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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CASE # CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR THE STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY Brian E. Olson, City Engineer Background: On November 23, 1999, the City Council introduced an ordinance creating a storm drainage utility. The utility was adopted on January 11, 2000. On June 27, 2000, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing the storm drainage utility fees by amending the 2000 schedule of rates, fees and charges. Observations: To successfully implement a storm drainage utility, the utility must be considered fair and equitable. To be considered fair and equitable, the storm drainage utility should be set up in a way to bill the person responsible for the utility a reasonable mount based on the runoff that is produced from their site. The City Council has taken a large step in making this utility equitable by choosing a method that is based on the amount of improved surface on each site rather than basing the utility charge on land use. Many utilities throughout the Twin Cities that have been successful in implementing storm drainage utilities have established a credit system to reward local businesses and developments for being responsible for their storm drainage. The resolution before you tonight offers up to a 25% credit for the rate of runoff from their site and up to an additional 25% credit for those properties that provide a water quality benefit to the runoff from their site. In order to qualify for these credits, the property owner must apply for each credit and provide the City with the justification for each credit. City Staff recommends adopti~,n of the attached resolution. Council Action: Adopt attached resolution approving the credits available for the storm drainage utility. Reviewed by: City Administrator Director of Public Works Finance Officer CC: 7/11/00 Uscrs\bolsonXswuflcrcditcase.doc