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Dt 100.1-ea (27) tlki uf K �e°SS iv -- (0 Q &A — Lino Lakes SWU — Public Information Meeting 7/27/2010 Is there a map of the City showing this stormwater management system? The City has a map of the overall stormwater management system, including culverts, ditches, storm sewers, ponds, and other water features. The City developed this map in part because of the requirements of the NPDES MS4 permit. The costs of developing maps and complying with other components of the NPDES MS4 permit make up some of the City's baseline costs associated with stormwater management. The City will place a map of the stormwater management system on the City website. I have flooding issues on my property. Does the funding generated under the SWU cover flooding issues? Yes, the SWU utility covers the inspection, maintenance, and reconstruction of existing systems in order to reduce flooding and pollutant loading. The City, County, and State dump salt and sand all over the roads and it seems like this is a major contributor to sediment and pollutant runoff. Why are they exempt? Salting and sanding practices are a concern with respect to sediment and pollutant loading. The League of Minnesota Cities and the Minnesota Public Works Association are looking at ways to reduce sediment and pollutant loading associated with these practices. They are exempt because they are the entities that are responsible for actual maintenance of these public systems. Groundwater contamination, impaired waters, and the overall condition of the lakes and streams within the City is a concern to residents. Will this program deal with these things? The City's overall stormwater drainage and management system is aimed at reducing sediment and pollutant loading within the City. A large component of reducing sediment and pollutants is maintaining the stormwater system, which will be covered under the SWU. I live in a townhome development that already has a stormwater pond for removing sediment. Will we receive a credit on our SWU? Townhomes and condos will be billed at a flat rate of $1.86 unit. Flat rates have been established for single family homes, condos, and townhomes without and allowance for credits. The flat rates have been established for residential properties to cover the baseline costs that the City incurs, regardless of the level of treatment within each area. The rate for townhomes and condos is based on a Utility Factor of 1.49, which accounts for the higher density of hard surfaces associated with a Townhome or Condo. Homeowners should have to opportunity to "opt -out" of paying the SWU fee, especially if they have rain gardens or already do their own maintenance on the stormwater system.