Stormwater Management Utility Board October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM

The Stormwater Management Utility Board met on October 14, 2026, to review a proposed restructuring of stormwater utility fees. Members discussed eliminating the separately identified CWI fee and gross-area component, simplifying the rate structure, and distributing funds through the regular infrastructure budget for maintenance as needed. Staff said the change is intended to redistribute revenue without increasing residents’ bills, while municipalities would continue setting their own rates. The board requested clearer side-by-side fee examples, property-level impact estimates, revenue projections, and decision points before considering a recommendation. No vote on the fee structure or new procurement award was taken. A publicly noticed ad hoc workshop was scheduled for November 18, with a recommendation anticipated in December and subsequent council review required for implementation before July 1, 2027.

Staff reported that consultants are preparing a rate study and final report, expected before the November workshop; the transcript refers to Walpert as contributing to the analysis but does not identify a new contract award or contract amount. The board also discussed five-year capital and maintenance planning, utility expenses, and replacing the complicated fee-calculation process with a database staff could manage internally. Separately, proposed edits to the stormwater design manual will be opened for public comment before the board considers them, reportedly in December. No specific spending motions or procurement approvals were identified.