Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Stormwater Management Charges

• Each dollar of stormwater management charge pays for the following services: 

  Plan, Design, Construct and Finance Stormwater Management Facilities - $0.51

  • Plan, design, engineer, inspect and manage projects to construct new stormwater management facilities or replace old facilities
  • Pay debt service of construction bonds

  Operate and Maintain Stormwater Management Facilities and Treat Stormwater Runoff - $0.28

  • Repair and maintain stormwater pipes, ditches, culverts, sumps, sedimentation manholes, water pollution control facilities and ponds

  Restore Watershed and Environmental Health - $0.13

  • Administer federal, state and local environmental regulations
  • Engage citizens in local planning and public education efforts
  • Identify capital requirements for stormwater management and natural habitat restoration
  • Initiate projects to clean up the Portland Harbor Superfund site

  Prevent Pollution/Ensure New Developments Meet Stormwater Management Standards - $0.08

  • Inspect and monitor private activities that pose a pollution risk to the environment
  • Review and approve private development plans