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Council discusses raising stormwater fees and shifting to utility financing; staff to include bond scenarios in utility study
Summary
City staff previewed an 8% stormwater fee increase and recommended restructuring stormwater financing to rely on utility revenues and revenue bonds instead of tax levies; councilors asked for pro forma scenarios, equity adjustments for nonprofits and phased rate changes to limit sudden impacts.
Calumet City staff told the council they plan to recommend an 8% increase to the stormwater fee as part of an updated utility study intended to move the fund toward expense recovery and to create capacity for capital projects.
Director Hamill briefed the council on the stormwater fund's history and condition, noting the fee began at $20 in February 2004 and has risen over time. “Our recommendation…is an 8% increase,” Hamill said in preview of the utility‑study…
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