Why is a Stormwater Enterprise the best solution to fund stormwater drainage needs in Woodland?
A stormwater enterprise is the most equitable method to operate and maintain the City’s stormwater system, meet the requirements of the federal water quality permit and add capital improvements to mitigate existing flooding, erosion and sedimentation problems. Those that generate stormwater runoff from their properties will pay to fund the stormwater system. Stormwater enterprises are being used by other communities in California, several of which are listed in the table below. Examples of California Communities with Stormwater Enterprises Community Population Monthly Single Family Bill* $ Year Santa Cruz 54,593 $ 1.77 $ 21.24 Stockton 286,000 $ 2.10 $ 25.20 Tracy 74,000 $ 2.75 $ 33.00 Dixon ~20,000 $ 3.77 $ 45.20 Woodland present 52,519 $ 0.48 $ 5.76 Woodland proposed 52,519 $ 5.00 $ 60.00 Sacramento 418,000 $11.31 $135.72 Sacramento County 1,258,000 $ 5.85 $ 70.20 Davis 64,000 $ 4.83 $ 57.96 Galt 21,300 $ 2.43 $ 29.16 *Numbers based on most recent survey information available • How i
