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Presentation regarding the implementation of the City of Pflugerville Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan and Drainage Utility Fee.
Summary
The City Council amended the comprehensive Aspire plan to include the Drainage Master Plan in September 2023. Setting up a drainage utility allows the city to establish a user fee based on the impact properties place on the drainage system. A stormwater utility provides the means to fund and maintain the large stormwater capital improvements identified in the Drainage Master Plan and fund ongoing operation and maintenance operations related to drainage. NewGen Strategies & Solutions, a sub-consultant to Halff for the Drainage Master Plan, was tasked with conducting a feasibility study to implement a drainage utility for the City of Pflugerville. The report prepared by NewGen Strategies & Solutions entitled “Drainage Utility Fee Feasibility Study” serves as a companion report to the Drainage Master Plan. NewGen Strategies & Solutions also prepared a financial plan to determine the City’s cost of service associated with the provision of Stormwater service and to develop projected rates for the drainage utility fee specific to Fiscal Years (FY) 2023 through FY 2027.
The Drainage Utility Fee Feasibility Study outlined several benefits to a local government implementing a dedicated drainage utility fee:
? Revenue - A dedicated fee generates a stable source of revenue to fund stormwater projects.
? Structure - A distinct utility creates an organized entity to solve the problems regarding stormwater management including aging infrastructure, development, and legal challenges.
? Environment - Increased focus on stormwater issues such as erosion, flooding, preservation of source water and water quality can encourage environmental initiatives.
? Regulation - A dedicated drainage utility can focus on meeting the requirements of state permits and other regulatory mandates and provides the means of collecting the revenue requi...
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