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Request to Set a Public Hearing for a Establishment of a Stormwater Rate Structure
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to set a public hearing on May 15th for a proposed stormwater utility rate structure.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: Randy Dodd, 919 918-7341, rdodd@townofcarrboro.org
INFORMATION: In June, 2017, the Board of Aldermen authorized the creation of a Stormwater Utility Enterprise Fund for the purpose of comprehensively addressing the stormwater management needs of the Town. The Board of Aldermen held a work session on March 13th and directed staff to schedule a public hearing on the adoption of a proposed rate structure to be effective July 1, 2018. This agenda item is a follow up to that action. Staff will also be pursuing the other follow up items including community outreach, Stormwater Advisory Commission review, and working with the County on an Interlocal Agreement for billing. Community outreach efforts will include two drop in sessions, presence at Carrboro Day, extensive use of online/social media tools, and meetings with and availability to community stakeholders.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There will not be any fiscal impact to holding a public hearing, however, once a rate structure is adopted there will be funds dedicated for use for stormwater management.
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing for May 15th on the establishment of a stormwater utility rate structure, to become effective July 1, 2018.