City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JANUARY 20, 2016
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Stormwater Financing Work Group. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Stormwater Financing Work Group.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Adopt the resolution to establish Ad Hoc Stormwater Financing Work Group (Attachment); and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to appoint members to the Ad Hoc Work Group as outlined in the resolution.
BACKGROUND: In an effort to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) that requires localities including the City of Alexandria (City) to meet mandated reductions of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment from stormwater discharges. These reductions are enforced through the City's Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) general permit. The target reductions have a 15-year implementation period that is enforced through three 5-year permits (2013 to 2028). The estimated cost to implement these reductions is up to $100 million. Currently, the City dedicates a portion (one half cent) of the real estate property tax for stormwater programs, which is supplemented by the General Fund. The City is exploring alternate funding sources for stormwater management, including but not limited to funding needs driven by new mandates.
DISCUSSION: On the basis of City Council guidance received at the December 10, 2014 work session, and Council's subsequent funding in FY16 of $500,000 for a stormwater utility study, staff is recommending an 11-member Work Group to explore financing options to fund the stormwater program. The purpose of the group co...
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