Why are churches and schools being billed?
The service charge, just like water and sewer fees, is based upon the cost of services provided. Because this is not a tax, it is collected from all customers who receive service. Churches and schools contribute a significant amount of runoff to the City because of their size and amount of hard surface. They will be treated like all other customers under the rate structure. • Can I deduct the storm water fee on my taxes? For commercial property owners, the IRS, depending on your specific tax situation may consider the charge a cost of doing business. Residential property owners will likely not be able to deduct the storm water fee on their taxes. • How will I be billed? The storm water fee will appear on your monthly utility bill. The storm water portion of the fees collected will be remitted back to the City from the water utility. • Is it possible to have my fee reduced? The City is investigating a fee credit program. Property owners who reduce the amount of runoff leaving their prop
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