Council hears plan to shift stormwater fee to impervious‑area ERU model

Aug 27, 2026

A NewGen Strategies consultant recommended replacing Tyler's percent‑of‑bill stormwater charge with a $4.90-per‑ERU fee based on impervious area (ERU = 3,454 sq ft), a change the consultant said would raise roughly $3.9 million and shift costs from many residential customers to commercial users.

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City council members on Aug. 26 heard a detailed presentation proposing a change to how the city charges for stormwater services.

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