City of Reno issued the following announcement on July 26.
The City of Reno is currently seeking public input on the potential creation of a new stormwater utility. Customers will be advised of upcoming information meetings and feedback opportunities when they receive their sewer bill this quarter.
A stormwater utility collects a fee from property owners to maintain or improve stormwater and flood reduction infrastructure. There are several ways to provide input:
Public Meetings
The City of Reno Public Works staff have scheduled two in-person public information meetings to provide information and gather public input:
- Monday, August 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at Reno City Hall (1 E. First St.) - Council Chamber, 1st Floor. This meeting will be streamed and recorded for later viewing.
- Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Neil Road Recreation Center (3925 Neil Rd.). This meeting will be tailored to our Spanish-speaking residents. View información en español.
Residents are encouraged to visit Reno.gov/StormwaterUtility for the latest updates and information. There is also a digital form available online to provide general feedback or comments any time that is convenient for residents.
City staff will also host live Zoom meetings later this summer. Once scheduled, these will be announced at Reno.gov/StormwaterUtility.
Reno Direct
While the public meetings and webpage are the preferred methods for citizens to get up-to-date information on the Stormwater Utility process, you can also email Reno Direct at renodirect@reno.gov or call 775-334-4636 to ask questions.
More About the Proposed Fee
The City’s stormwater management program is currently funded predominantly from your sewer bill. Reno is seeking input on creation of a new stormwater utility, which would collect a new fee. If approved, the new fee will show up on your sewer bill and will fund new or replaced infrastructure to improve drainage and reduce flooding throughout the city.
It will more closely reflect each property’s demand on the city’s stormwater program and ensure the city has sufficient and stable revenue to effectively implement its stormwater, water quality and flood control programs.
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