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Stormwater Fees & Processes <br />(See memo from City Engineer Stanley.) As part of the Utility Study, we have recognized that we will need <br />to raise rates to cover depreciation and thus future repairs. In addition, engineering staff has recognized a <br />need to do a more complete assessment of necessary capital projects and MS4 reviews. These items will <br />be addressed in the next utility study. <br />Councilmember Dragisich has requested a more thorough review of the fee structure and how fees are <br />spread across different properties in the city, and include a determination if the current structure is equitable <br />to all customers. This type of review would take more engineering and input from our financial consultants. <br />Staff requests clarification on the scope and budget for this project. Does council wish to restructure how <br />stormwater fees are charged? <br />We have tentatively budgeted $40,000 for a study in the stormwater fund. <br />Finance Staff Capacity <br />The Finance Department currently consists of four staff members. While we believe we have the skill set <br />to complete the aforementioned research and analysis, it would be helpful to revise the Utility Billing Clerk <br />job description to incorporate some of this higher-level work. This revision would benefit the department <br />in a number of other ways beyond just these projects, and was proposed before these projects were initiated. <br />HR is currently reviewing and providing options for that change. We expect that change to result in <br />approximately $10,000 in increased wages, taxes, and retirement, which would be spread across the General <br />Fund and the Utility Funds. <br />ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL: <br />Staff requests Council direction regarding methodology, scope and budgeting of the above studies. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />Draft Financial Strategy Table of Contents <br />Bolton & Menk Memo