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• STAFF ORIGINATOR: CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TOPIC: AGENDA ITEM 6D Michael Grochala January 9, 2006 Consideration of Resolution No. 06 -02, Authorizing Storm Water Utility Feasibility Study ACTION REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND Incorporated into the Pavement Management Policies, adopted by the City Council in 2005, was the provision to pursue the establishment of a Storm Water Utility. The intent of the Storm Utility is to create a dedicated funding source for storm water related components of the street reconstruction program. The utility can also be used to fund water quality improvement projects and to maintain compliance with mandatory programs such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Short, Elliott, Hedrickson (SEH), Inc., has submitted a proposal to complete the • feasibility study for a not to exceed cost of $18,000. The report will review the basis behind a Storm Water Utility and its advantages, review of existing storm water utility rates in communities of similar size and propose a utility system methodology and rate structure to meet the City's anticipated storm water program costs. n addition to the written report the proposal also includes a two Public Education /Awareness meetings as well as preparation of an information brochure. Funding for the report will be provided from the City's Surface Water Management Fund (SWMF). RECOMMENDATION SEH has an extensive background in working with municipalities to create storm water utilities. Additionally, one of the key components of developing the utility is the use of the City's existing Geographic Information System (GIS) data. SEH has worked extensively with our GIS data and this familiarity will stream line the evaluation process and result in a cost savings for the City. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 06 -02. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 06 -02