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ctry OF TRACY Storm Drainage Enterprise 3 Why should I have to pay? I've been here for many years and didn't have any problems until all of this new growth came to town. New development didn't create the need for a storm drainage enterprise. The existing storm drains,curbs,gutters and catch basins downstream are getting old. They require maintenance and eventual replacement,irrespective of any new developments.The stormdrain,curbs, gutters and catch basins for new development were paid for by the developer. These facilities will require maintenance and eventual replacement as well--everyone must pay their fair share. Most new developments are required to build extensive new storm drain improvements to accommodate their storm water contribution to the system. Do churches and non-profit organizations have to pay? Church properties have hard surfaces and use the drainage system just like every other property. Churches must pay for other services such as garbage,sewer,water,and electricity. Is this tax deductible? It is not tax deductible for individuals because it is not a tax--it's a fee. Is there much damage which occurs in the City each year due to drainage problems? Is this why the fund has been established? Yes. Each winter any of Tracy's streets experience flooding severe enough to impede safe traffic flows and tothreaten property in some areas of the City. Capital improvements are needed,as is an expanded maintenance program. Currently one employee is assigned to the task of maintaining the storm drainage system,and this is just too much for one person to handle. When flooding occurs during the winter months,entire crews of employees must be pulled away from their normal duties to assist with unclogging the storm drains to facilitate drainage. Many of these problems could be alleviated with an expanded maintenance program and improvements to the system. Is there a fee appeal process? Yes. How will you decide which capital improvement projects get done first? Public health and safety are the top priorities. We'll start with problem areas we've no about for some time,and those we've been keeping track of more recently. Is this being done anywhere else? Few cities in California have taken advantage of this funding option. The cities of Corte Madeira and Palo to are two such cities in California who have established storm drainage enterprises. However,many cities throughout the country charge for storm drainage services. The aerial maps used to develop the square footage areas of each commercial and industrial user are available for public inspection at the office of the Utilities Director at 3900 Holly Drive. For additional information,please call John Baker,Utilities Director,at 836-1650. L Telephone 209/836-1650 3900 Holly Drive Tracy, California 95376 (D (Printed on Recycled Paper)