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HowWili the Utility <br />Benefit the Community? <br />The utility benefits the community by <br />providing a dedicated fund for storm <br />water management activities. Benefits <br />associated with storm water manage- <br />ment include: <br />• Manage water quality and flood issues <br />*Water quality improvements <br />• Drainage system construction <br />and maintenance <br />Erosion and sediment control <br />• Community education <br />• Wet land protection <br />• Improved fish, wildlife, and recreation <br />opportunities <br />#11,518, <br />Copyright 2003 <br />'the uiIityapproth is based on the concept "contributors pay.' The rate <br />structure is based on land use type, density. parcel size, and the amount <br />of =off andfor pollution load contributed by a particular parcel. <br />Contributors Pay Concept <br />Storm Water Utility Advantages <br />Fair <br />• Charges are based on runoff rather than property value as is the case <br />with general taxes. <br />Dependable <br />• Self financing — does not compete widi other governmental agencies <br />for general revenues. <br />• Provides consistent funding and Is easily projected. <br />• Revenues are kept in separate, dedicated funds. <br />• Can be used for debt services on revenue bcnds, <br />Simple and Flexible <br />• Similar to water and sewer charges. <br />• Adaptable to existing bilhng systems. <br />• Credits, exemptions, and appeals are designed into the system. <br />Acceptable <br />• No increase in property uxes. <br />• Regular small service charge is more acceptable than a large one-time <br />assessment. <br />• Utilities are in use inund the ccuntry. <br />For more information please contact Bill Priefer with the Maplewood <br />Public Works Department at 651.249.2406. <br />Feasibility Study 112316 <br />D-2 <br />City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota <br />