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Ric Minetor <br /> January 31, 1991 <br /> Page 2 <br /> C. Assist the City in Pursuing the Desired Financing Method or <br /> Methods. <br /> On April 2, 1990, SEH transmitted the report entitled "Financing <br /> Storm Water Projects Using a Storm Water Utility. " The report <br /> does several things: First, it defines what a utility is and how <br /> it is implemented; second, the report reviews financing <br /> alternatives; third, the report estimates property fees; lastly, <br /> the report compares utility revenues to general tax revenues. <br /> At an agenda session of Council on April 2, 1990, we reviewed the <br /> report with staff and Council. We also discussed the next steps <br /> to be taken in the process. These steps included: <br /> A. Summarizing all costs to be covered by the utility; <br /> • B. Undertaking a public information program; <br /> C. Preparing a draft ordinance; <br /> D. Modifying billing procedures; <br /> E. Finalizing the fee structure and appeals process. <br /> These tasks were reviewed a second time at the April 16 Council <br /> agenda session. On April 23, Council discussed proceeding with <br /> the preparation of a final report on the utility which included <br /> - - • •• revenues, ee structure, and preparing a <br /> draft ordinance for consideration. However, prior to preparing <br /> the report, a thorough public information program was to be <br /> completed to solicit comments from City residents. <br /> In August, newspaper articles appeared in the Focus and the New <br /> Brighton Bulletin. An information flyer and questionnaire were <br /> sent to all City residents. About 4-1/2 percent of the <br /> questionnaires were returned; about 50% of the residents <br /> 111 responding supported the utility concept. <br />