Drainage Utility

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About Drainage Utility

The Drainage Utility Program is a system where residents and businesses pay a fee to help manage the city's drainage infrastructure. This user-fee-based program ensures that all collected funds are dedicated solely to drainage management projects including:

Maintaining and improving stormwater systems
Repairing and upgrading drainage facilities
Preventing flooding

The fee is based on the amount of impervious surface area on a property which affects the amount of stormwater runoff generated. This approach ensures that properties contributing more to stormwater runoff contribute proportionately to the maintenance and improvement of the city's drainage systems, benefiting the entire community by reducing the risk of water-related damage and improving overall water management.

Drainage Utility Services

◼ Pipe and Infrastructure

Pipe and infrastructure service includes routine inspection, cleaning, and repair of drainage infrastructure including stormwater pipe, inlets, and channels.

◼ Curb and Gutter

Curb and gutter service includes repair and replacement of damaged curb and gutter, removal of large accumulations of weeds and debris within the gutter, and regular street sweeping.

◼ Stormwater Pump Stations

Stormwater pump station service includes maintenance and operation of several stormwater pump stations which remove stormwater from low-lying areas throughout the city.