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Council told stormwater utility will return to September work session ahead of Jan. 1 implementation
Summary
A staff member said the proposed stormwater utility will be discussed again at the September work session with subsequent readings to enable an account and implementation on Jan. 1; staff emphasized outreach and a public-facing explainer to avoid misperception.
A staff member told the council that staff plan to revisit a proposed stormwater utility at the September work session, followed by readings at subsequent meetings so the utility could be implemented Jan. 1 with its own account for revenues and expenditures.
"The plan would be September work session, talk about the stormwater utility 1 more time, try to iron that out so you're comfortable with it and then have the readings at the following meetings," the staff member said. He added the goal of creating a dedicated account to track expected revenues and expenditures tied to the utility.
Why it matters: A stormwater utility can change how stormwater services are funded and may affect residential bills and the municipal budget. Staff said they plan outreach materials — including a newsletter and explainer videos or reels — to ensure residents understand options, including any opt-out mechanism and how the charge would be administered.
Staff asked the council to expect follow-up budget sessions and to provide input on items they want addressed for 2026. No vote occurred during the work session; staff emphasized public notice and education ahead of any formal readings.
