The Vision
Government should keep citizens and their property safe from flooding through adequate funding, operation and maintenance of drainage and flood protection infrastructure.
To reach for this vision, City officials must utilize political, regulatory and financial leverage on the responsible government entity to cause the achievement of each of the following policy goals:
Implementation of a stormwater management plan and creation of a funding mechanism, such as a stormwater fee, that is fair and requires tax-exempt properties to contribute.
A comprehensive strategic plan for future drainage system improvements that identifies long-term, sustainable funding sources capable of adequately financing future capital projects as well as ongoing maintenance needs.
Finalize the consolidation of grey drainage infrastructure maintenance under the SWB, including the identification of adequate funding for responsible system and infrastructure maintenance.
A plan for achieving an optimal drainage system workforce, including the identification of impediments to adequate staffing and a clear implementation strategy.
Require timely and on-budget completion of the West Power Complex, Phases I and II.
