HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2011-R0199 - Study Schedule Of Stormwater Drainage Charges - 04/28/2011Resolution No.2011-R0199
April 28,2011
Item No.6.4
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK,TEXAS.
REQUESTING THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MODEL
CODES AND CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY BOARD STUDY THE SCHEDULE OF
STORMWATER DRAINAGE CHARGES PRESENTLY IN EFFECT,THE SCHEDULE'S
EQUITABLE APPLICATION AMONG PROPERTIES IN THE CITY, AND REPORT BACK
FINDINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Lubbock is authorized under Chapter 552 of
the Texas Local Government Code to establish drainage charges for all benefitted properties
located in the City; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to said authority,the City Council has adopted a schedule of
drainage charges most recently by way of Resolution No.2010-R0448;and
WHEREAS,there has been concern expressed to members of the City Council of the City
of Lubbock that the adopted schedule of drainage charges imposes grossly disparate treatment
among property owners located in the City of Lubbock in that charges are based on the number
of meters serving the property,irrespective of the nature of the property;and
WHEREAS,a drainage charge basis that more accurately reflects a property's actual
contributory share of the total stormwater runoff into the municipal stormwater system would
result in more equitable cost-sharing among City stakeholders;NOW,THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock shall and does, by and upon passage
hereof,formally direct the City Manager and the City of Lubbock Model Codes and Construction
Advisory Board to study the adopted schedule of drainage charges,comparing and contrasting it
with all other options available to the City of Lubbock,and report back to the City Council on the
following question:
Whether any of the alternatives examined would produce a more equitable fee
structure in terms of the charge being proportionate to the volume of stormwater
resulting from the property,and into the stormwater system,than the schedule of
drainage charges presently in effect.
CONSIDERED AND APPROVED this 28thday of April ,2011.
TOM MARTIN.MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza,City Secrete
APPROVED AS TO CQNTE
ccdocs/RES.Study on Stormwater Rates
April 19.2011