Collect $34.7 million in sewer and stormwater fees through property tax bills

Sewer & Stormwater FeesBudgetPublic Works

In Plain English

The city operates sewer and stormwater systems as separate businesses from the general budget. These annual fees fund pipe maintenance, treatment plants, and debt payments. If approved, your property tax bill includes a separate line for these utilities alongside regular taxes.

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Votes

To adopt said resolution for the collection of sanitary and stormwater fees

Moved by: Councilmember BanaSeconded by: Councilmember Brown
Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Jamelia BrownAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Sue WilsonAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Eduardo MartinezAye

Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved adding sewer and stormwater fees to residents' property tax bills for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This is a routine administrative process that allows the city to collect utility fees through annual property tax statements rather than sending separate bills throughout the year. The decision doesn't change the amount residents pay for these services, only how they receive and pay the bills. All seven council members voted in favor of this standard collection method.

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To adopt said resolution for the collection of sanitary and stormwater fees.

Moved by: Councilmember BanaSeconded by: Councilmember Brown
Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Jamelia BrownAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Sue WilsonAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Eduardo MartinezAye

Why This Vote Matters

The city council unanimously approved collecting sewer and stormwater fees through property tax bills for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This routine administrative decision allows residents to pay these utility fees as part of their annual property tax statement instead of receiving separate bills from the city. The vote was 7-0, with all council members supporting the standard collection method. This is a procedural matter that doesn't change the fee amounts, just how residents receive and pay their bills.

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