07-06-2021 Council Work Session Packet

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Storm Water Utility Report City of Lino Lakes, MN WSB Project No. 017518-000 Page 2 2. STORM WATER UTILITY FUNDING NEEDS 2.1 Eligible Expenses Eligible expenses under the City’s SWU fund may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: • Maintenance and repair of the City’s stormwater system, including stormwater structures, pipes, inlets, and outlets. • Maintenance and dredging of the City’s stormwater basins. • Televising the City’s storm sewer. • Engineering, staff training, educational programs, and other relevant expenses required to comply with the City’s NPDES MS4 permit (through the MPCA). • Construction of new stormwater systems and replacement of existing stormwater systems. • Erosion and sedimentation control inspections. • Street sweeping. • Stormwater asset management programs. • Administration of the SWU Fund. • Preparation of and revision to the City’s SWU report. • Updates to the City’s Local Surface Water Management Plan. • Flooding or water quality improvements. • Slope stabilization improvements. • Studies, programs, and capital improvements as outlined by the City. Additionally, the City Council has the authority to determine whether specific expenses are eligible to be funded by the SWU fund. 2.2 Needs Analysis The City anticipates average expenses from the SWU as outlined in Table 1. Table 1: Average Budgeted Expenses Expense Category Annual Projection* Personnel $183,200 Street Sweeping and Repairs $50,000 Engineering including studies, reports, and MS4 compliance $60,000 Ditch, Pond, and Pipe Maintenance and Cleaning $195,000 Equipment $61,000 Public Education and Training (NPDES) $10,000 Materials and Miscellaneous Supplies $20,000 TOTAL $579,200 *Does not account for inflation or regulatory changes