Commercial Stormwater Rates#
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- Electric: 6.5% average increase due to higher generation costs and grid upgrades to add resiliency and transition to our energy future.
- Water: 7% increase to help fund capital projects like pipe and meter replacements.
- Wastewater: 6% increase to help fund capital projects like improvements at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and collection system replacement.
- Stormwater: 6% increase to help fund capital projects like the Oak Street Outfall and stream rehabilitation.
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- Electric: 5% average increase due to higher generation costs associated with new, renewable resources and capital projects like transformer and cable replacements.
- Water: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like pipe and meter replacements.
- Wastewater: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like improvements at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and collection system replacement.
- Stormwater: 3% increase to help fund capital investments like the Oak Street Outfall and stream rehabilitation.
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- Electric: 5% average increase due to a wholesale cost increase, costs related to distribution operation and maintenance and capital investment projects like transformer and streetlight replacements.
- Water: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like pipe and meter replacements and the water treatment facility roof replacement.
- Wastewater: 4% increase to help fund capital investments like improvements at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and collection system replacement.
- Stormwater: 3% increase to help fund capital investments like the Oak Street Outfall and stream rehabilitation.
Utility rates help pay for construction and maintenance of our stormwater system, which helps protect residents and businesses during storms and floods. All developed properties within city limits pay stormwater rates, based on:
- Lot Size - lot area in square feet, plus the customer's share of open space in the development, if applicable
- Per Sq Ft Charge - $0.00510
- Rate Factor - based on the percentage of impervious area (surfaces that do not absorb water), such as buildings, parking lots and concrete
Estimated Monthly Rate Formula:
Monthly Rate = Lot Size x $0.00510 x Rate Factor
| Rate Factor |
Percent of Impervious Area |
Rate Factor Category (based on land use) |
|---|---|---|
| .25 | 0 - .30 | Very Light |
| .4 | .31 - .50 | Light |
| .6 | .51 - .70 | Moderate |
| .8 | .71 - .90 | Heavy* |
| .95 | .91-1.00 | Very Heavy |
| *typical for commercial | ||
Prices effective January 2025.
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