Stormwater Utility Rate Increase Approved
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Council unanimously approved increasing the standard stormwater utility rate from $6.49 to $14 per equivalent runoff unit, citing a $20 million backlog of stormwater projects and flood-prevention needs.
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What this means
The higher stormwater charge will fund drainage and related infrastructure work intended to reduce flooding and improve road safety. Council also approved $406,090 in design work for renovations to multiple police station buildings, subject to a potential change order. Other approved actions included a public art plan, updated rules for shared-use paths and electric bikes, and lighting rules that identify LED as the preferred exterior lighting type.
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- Approved the stormwater utility rate increase from $6.49 to $14 per standard equivalent runoff unit.
- Approved $406,090 in design work for renovations to multiple police station buildings, subject to a potential change order.
- Approved the Public Art Master Plan, an associated budget amendment, and an ordinance creating a Public Art Advisory Group.
- Approved amendments to Chapters 70 and 78 concerning shared-use paths, pedal-assisted electric vehicles, definitions for path travel, and prohibition of Class 3 electric bikes.
- Approved a land-use text amendment permitting microblading in specified districts; cosmetic tattooing was not included.
- Approved amendments to the lighting ordinance identifying LED lighting as preferred and requiring consistent exterior-lighting color temperature.
- Continued indefinitely consideration of the budget amendment and purchase of the 1.03-acre property at 107 Guthrie Way.
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