15.E.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 05/19/2015
- From:
- Malcolm Alter, Stormwater Program Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution 2015-17 and Ordinance No. 2015-07: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council declaring the Revised Stormwater Utility Credit Manual a public record and an ordinance adopting the Revised Stormwater Utility Credit Manual by reference. (Updates and revisions to Stormwater Utility Credit Manual)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
At the Council Meeting of May 19, 2015
1) Read Resolution No. 2015-17 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2015-17 by title only (if approved above)
3) Read Ordinance No. 2015-07 by title only for the first time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2015-07 by title only (if approved above)
At the Council Meeting of June 2, 2015
5) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-17
6) Read Ordinance No. 2015-07 by title only for the final time
7) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2015-07 by title only (if approved above)
8) Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-07
1) Read Resolution No. 2015-17 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2015-17 by title only (if approved above)
3) Read Ordinance No. 2015-07 by title only for the first time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2015-07 by title only (if approved above)
At the Council Meeting of June 2, 2015
5) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-17
6) Read Ordinance No. 2015-07 by title only for the final time
7) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2015-07 by title only (if approved above)
8) Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-07
Executive Summary:
The Credit Manual was originally adopted by Ordinance No. 2006-17 on July 18, 2006. The Credit Manual provides discounts on the Stormwater Utility bills for on-site improvements or activities related to stormwater quantity (flood control) or stormwater quality improvements. The Ordinance is in need of updating and minor housekeeping changes. Proposed credit amounts have not changed.
The Water Commission considered the Ordinance at their meetings of October 2014 and December 2014, and recommend approval of the Ordinance. Staff summaries of these two meeting are attached.
The Water Commission considered the Ordinance at their meetings of October 2014 and December 2014, and recommend approval of the Ordinance. Staff summaries of these two meeting are attached.
Financial Impact:
Credit amounts decrease the revenue of the Stormwater Utility. The Water Commission discussed these concerns as indicated in the attached staff summaries. To summarize, the amount of existing credits is $9,465 per year and the potential exposure to the Utility, if every eligible credit was provided is estimated at $50,000 to $75,000 per year. The annual revenue of the Utility is about $1.4 million.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
COUNCIL GOALS:
1) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
2) Ensure that we are as prepared as possible for extreme weather events
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Adoption of the original Ordinance in 2006.
Options and Alternatives:
The Water Commission considered three alternatives during their discussion. These options are also available for Council consideration.
1. The "do nothing" alternative: the Credit Manual effectively functions to provide credits for all activities, although nomenclature and references are out of date.
2. Update and Clarify only alternative: this option leaves the credit amounts the same, but updates and clarifies the Credit Manual.
3. Change the credit amounts: this option would consider changing the specific amounts for one or more credit. Some of the specific credits are based on quantitative assessments, while others are qualitative.
The Water Commission chose option 2 and recommends approval of the attached Ordinance and Credit Manual. Much discussion occurred related to the options above. These discussions are related to the attachments, a summary of is as follows:
1. Water Commission Staff Summary of October 2014.
2. Water Commission Staff Summary of December 2014.
3. Original Credit Manual from 2006, with staff comments as provided to the Water Commission.
4. Proposed ordinance.
5. Proposed new Credit Manual.
1. The "do nothing" alternative: the Credit Manual effectively functions to provide credits for all activities, although nomenclature and references are out of date.
2. Update and Clarify only alternative: this option leaves the credit amounts the same, but updates and clarifies the Credit Manual.
3. Change the credit amounts: this option would consider changing the specific amounts for one or more credit. Some of the specific credits are based on quantitative assessments, while others are qualitative.
The Water Commission chose option 2 and recommends approval of the attached Ordinance and Credit Manual. Much discussion occurred related to the options above. These discussions are related to the attachments, a summary of is as follows:
1. Water Commission Staff Summary of October 2014.
2. Water Commission Staff Summary of December 2014.
3. Original Credit Manual from 2006, with staff comments as provided to the Water Commission.
4. Proposed ordinance.
5. Proposed new Credit Manual.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
Credits allow for a reduced stormwater utility bill for homeowners and businesses based on reduced impact to the stormwater system.
Community Involvement:
Involve
Collaborate
Empower
Outreach is often provided to the public via Cityscape, website and other methods, to educate the public about the credits and how to apply for them.
The Water Commission considered the Credit Manual during two meetings in October and December of 2014.
Collaborate
Empower
Outreach is often provided to the public via Cityscape, website and other methods, to educate the public about the credits and how to apply for them.
The Water Commission considered the Credit Manual during two meetings in October and December of 2014.