Backup Documents 10/10/2017 Item #11BCollier County Board of County Commissioners
Stormwater Utility Program
Phase II –Update to BCC
Presentation: October 10, 2017
A Brief History…
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The Board of Commissioners discussed the benefits of a
Stormwater Utility at an Integrated Water Management Workshop
and authorized a Phase I study –November/December 2015
Information from the Phase I study was presented and the Board
of Commissioners gave further direction to proceed with a Phase
II study, Rate analysis –September 2016
Stantec was engaged to bring forward a Rate Study and to help
address key questions related to the a Stormwater Utility for Collier
County –July 2017
Why the County manages stormwater?
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Flood Control / Property Protection
Maintenance of the stormwater system to protect individual and personal
property
Ensure roadways are accessible
Water Quality
Stormwater management is essential to protect natural environment (local
water ways)
Regulatory Requirements
The County’s stormwater system discharges are subject to Clean Water Act
County is required perform stormwater management activities to comply
with stormwater discharge permit
Why the County manages stormwater?
(cont’d)
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Collier County GMP Stormwater Management Sub-element states “The
objective of stormwater management is to develop a combination of
techniques which provide for adequate pollutant removal and flood
protection in the most economical manner.”
It is not a question of ‘Do we have a Stormwater Program?’ but rather;
WHAT is our program, and;
HOW is it best funded?
An Overview of your System
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Currently, the Stormwater System that is managed and maintained by Collier County
includes:
•122+ Miles of Canals in addition to over 170+ Miles of Canals Maintained by SFWMD
•372+ Miles of Storm Sewer Pipes to be cleaned and maintained
•687+ Miles of Roadside Swales
•648 Centerline Curb Miles of streets to be swept
•50,000 Tons of Storm debris collected annually
•6,000+ curb inlets to be cleaned
•53 Hydrodynamic Separators
•65 Major Stormwater Control Structures
•Other responsibilities:
•Aquatic Weed Control
•Vegetation Removal
•Weir Maintenance
•Mowing
+There are still areas of the county that are not digitized into the database so those
are not accounted for in these numbers
Who pays for all of this?
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Answer: Collier County Tax Payers
•$1M from The Big Cypress Basin (source is ad valorem taxes)
•$±7M from General Fund Revenues, plus grant funds where
available.
System Challenges
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•Aging Infrastructure
•Currently Experiencing failures (Haldeman
Creek)
•Funding reductions due to the recession
•Failure of key system elements during a storm
could be catastrophic
•Future water quality standards may be more
stringent, requiring more treatment
•Better maintenance will extend the life of the
system and save money over time
Maintenance Challenges
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•Unable to keep up with the demand for service
•Current program is reactive versus proactive.
Complaint/Crisis based.
•Being more proactive could save money
(Mockingbird Lake)
•Better Maintenance equals faster recovery after a
significant event
•Residents seem to be asking for a better Level of
Service
Example of Current System Maintenance
Maintenance
Activity
Storm Sewer
Vacuuming
Curb Inlet
Cleaning
Catch Basin
Cleaning
Roadside Swale
Cleaning
Current Pace
to Address
Entire County
27 Years
25 Years
37 Years
57 Years
Typical
Industry
Standard
7.5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
12.5 Years
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What is a Stormwater Utility
An approach to organizing and funding
stormwater management with dedicated
revenues generated from user fees based on use
of the stormwater system.
County Utilities Service Provided Funding Approach
Water Drinking Water Water Fees
Sewer Wastewater Collection/Disposal Sewer Fees
Solid Waste Trash Collection/Disposal Solid Waste Fees
Stormwater Stormwater Management Property Taxes Stormwater Fees
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What are the benefits of a stormwater utility?
Stormwater
UtilityDedicated
Stable Funding
Fair and
Equitable
Transparent
and
Accountable
Needs Based
Dedicated Stable Funding Provides
Less costly proactive management of the system
Long-term strategic and coordinated planning
Ability to access state, federal and local grants
Ability to coordinate efforts with other utilities (water, sewer) reducing costs
and community disruptions (streets only torn up once)
Naples Park Utility and Stormwater Improvement Project
West Goodlette Frank Road Area Stormwater and Sewer Improvement Project
Lely Neighborhood Utility and Stormwater Improvement Project
Naples Manor Utility and Stormwater Improvement Project
Golden Gate City Stormwater Improvement Project
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Fair and Equitable
A stormwater fee reflects the cost of providing a service in
a fair and equitable manner
Fees are proportionate to the use of and contributions to the
stormwater system
Reflect intensity of land development
Ability to recognize onsite stormwater management
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Current Funding Approach
Property A Property B
Impervious Area 0.15 Acre 1.00 Acre
Runoff 1” Storm Event 3,900 gallons 26,000 gallons
Taxable Value $350,000 $350,000
Properties A and B
have dramatically
different impacts
on the stormwater
system but
currently fund the
system at the same
level
Increasing Impervious Surface = Increasing Runoff Generated
Every dollar collected in stormwater fees must be used exclusively for
stormwater management
Provides transparency within the community
Allows for evaluation of performance of stormwater management
Level of fees are based on needs of the system
Evaluated annually as part of budget process
Ability to adjust as needs of system change
Transparent and Accountable / Needs Based
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Who Stormwater utility would apply to parcels in the
unincorporated areas of the County
What
Fee would be based on impervious area on
property as identified in Property Appraisers
database
How Fee would show up as a non-Ad Valorem fee on
the property tax bill (just like solid waste fee)
When If approved, fee would be included in 2019 tax
bill
What Might the Utility Look Like
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What Might the Utility Look Like
Single Family parcel fees likely placed into tiers based on
impervious area
Average Impervious
(1.0 ERU)
Below Average
(0.5 ERU)
Above Average
(1.5 ERUs)
500 -3,000 sq. ft.
impervious area
3,000 -6,000 sq. ft.
impervious area
Over 6,000 sq. ft.
impervious area
Purely An Example
To Be Developed
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What Might the Utility Look Like
Non-Single Family parcel fees will be based on actual
impervious as multiples of ERUs
(1.0 ERU)(10.0 ERUs)
Single Family =
Non-Single Family
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What Might the Utility Look Like
Property exemptions will be considered
Credits/Incentives will be offered for parcels with qualifying onsite
stormwater management
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Florida Stormwater Utility Comparisons
Locality Annual
Stormwater Fee Population Revenues Per Capita
Revenues
City of Naples $156.72 22,000 $5,000,000 $227
Charlotte $128.64 160,000 $5,000,000 $31
Pinellas $117.74 344,000 $20,000,000 $52
Sarasota $90.65 390,000 $19,000,000 $49
Collier -357,000 $7,000,000 $20
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Estimated Level of Fees for Collier County
Level of Service Range of Annual
Stormwater Fee (per ERU)Annual Revenues
Current Level of Service, no increase in
Maintenance $45 to $55 ~$8,000,000
Current Level of Service + Improved System
Maintenance $60 to $70 ~$12,000,000
Current Level of Service + Improved System
Maintenance + CIP items $75 to $85 ~$15,000,000
Current Level of Service + Improved System
Maintenance + Unfunded CIP items $90 to $100 ~$18,000,000
Current Level of Service + Improved System
Maintenance + All Capital Projects $105 to $125 ~$22,000,000
Range of Monthly
Stormwater Fee (per ERU)
Up to $5.00
Up to $6.00
Up to $7.00
Up to $8.50
Up to $10.50
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Schedule Going Forward
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Stormwater Utility Program -Phase II July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
Data Collection
Evaluate Revenue Requirements, Rate
Structure, etc.
Prepare Preliminary Budget (LOS Analysis)
Review and Evaluation of Billing and
Collection Alternatives
Public Engagement Program
Community Meetings ****
Community Survey ****
Project Website ****
Initial Findings Report
Detailed Cost of Service Analysis and Rate
Development
Develop Final Strategy and Work Plan
Prepare and Present Final Report
What to expect
In February, we will return with a full report that will:
Provide a full and complete rate study, identifying benefits and
challenges in more detail, including the basis for an ERU,
potential credits and considerations, etc.
Share with the BCC the information gathered through the Public
Engagement Program
Provide a menu of options that allow the BCC to set a specific
LOS with a fee structure that is equitable and fair.
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Questions?
Backup Slides
Historical Ad Valorem SW Funding
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$13.33 $13.06
$10.41
$6.05
$6.97
$5.78 $6.03 $5.68 $5.56
$6.80
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
$12
$14
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017MILLIONS
FISCAL YEAR
Vacant Parcels
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How should vacant (undeveloped) parcels be handled?
Policy level decision for BCC
•Fractional stormwater fee could be applied to vacant parcels
•Vacant parcels could be excluded
Our analysis has conservatively assumed that vacant parcels are
excluded
Include
•Widens pool of contributors
•Allocates costs associated with general benefits of stormwater
management (water quality, ability to access property)
Exclude
•Simplifies fee structure and administration
•Enhances equity (impervious area only)
•Links use of system with fee (in some cases vacant parcels may
not be served by stormwater system)
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