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Storm Drain Utility Fee Increase

Hurricane City

Summary

Hurricane City is updating its municipal code related to the Storm Drain Master Plan and adjusting the monthly drainage utility fee, which directly impacts local property owners and utility ratepayers.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Changes to the monthly drainage utility fee will directly affect utility bill amounts for residents and property owners.

✅Who benefits

Property owners and residents benefit from updated stormwater management and infrastructure planning.

⚠️Who could be affected

Ratepayers may experience increased monthly utility fees depending on the structure of the adopted fee adjustments.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingAug 20, 2026

Hurricane City Council — August 20, 2026

The council reviewed options to phase in new non-residential storm water drainage fees over four years to soften the financial impact on local businesses, accepting a temporary revenue shortfall.

MeetingJul 6, 2026

Hurricane Public Notice — July 6, 2026

Hurricane City is updating its municipal code related to the Storm Drain Master Plan and adjusting the monthly drainage utility fee, which directly impacts local property owners and utility ratepayers.

MeetingJun 22, 2026

Hurricane Public Notice — June 22, 2026

Hurricane City has adopted a new storm drain impact fee along with its supporting facilities plan and analysis. These fees help ensure that new development helps pay for the necessary storm water infrastructure it requires.

MeetingJun 18, 2026

Hurricane City Council — June 18, 2026

The city is proposing new storm drain impact fees for new construction and increases to monthly utility fees to help maintain aging infrastructure and fund $18.1 million in future stormwater projects.

MeetingMay 7, 2026

Hurricane City Council — May 7, 2026

City staff highlighted severe stormwater drainage issues across Hurricane and proposed raising the monthly storm drain fee from $4 to $11 to fund critical pipe replacements and prevent future flooding.

MeetingApr 16, 2026approved

Hurricane City Council — April 16, 2026

The city is considering raising monthly storm drain fees from $4 to $11 to fund critical pipe repairs and meet new state and federal environmental rules.

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