2012 Stormwater Improvements Bond Issue

Stormwater Improvements Bond
Election Date: November 6, 2012
Bond Issue: $7.9 Million
Estimated Cost to Property Owners: $5.40 annually (average $150,000 home)

This bond issue provides:

  • design and construction of eight urban storm drainage projects
  • flood reduction project for urban watershed in the 56th and Morton area
  • stream rehabilitation and waterway work on Parks and Recreation property
  • design and construction of master planned basin projects
  • water quality projects incorporating best management practices
  • preliminary engineering for basin master plans to model drainage and determine future projects

What Will These Projects Do?

The improvements will:

  • reduce stormwater runoff and flooding if major rains occur
  • reduce flooding impacts from major stream channels
  • prevent or repair degraded stream channels
  • improve water quality

What is the Impact on Taxpayers?

Approval of the bond issue gives the City the authority to issue general obligation bonds and levy an annual tax rate to finance the projects. Assuming the current interest rates, this bond issue will cost the owner of a $150,000 home about $5.40 per year.

Where are These Projects?

  • 11th and Harrison area
  • 8th and Park area
  • "J" and "L", 53rd to 55th area
  • 56th and Colfax area
  • 58th and Wilshire area
  • 49th and Rentworth area
  • 7th and Old Cheney area
  • 56th and Morton Area channel improvements
  • Roper Park

Projects for Watershed Master Plan Areas

Miscellaneous Repairs

Repairs of various minor storm drain systems including downtown inlets

Additional Projects

  • Best Management Practice Projects
  • Floodplain/Floodprone Area Engineering and Projects
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