The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Public works officials want increased stormwater utility fees

The approval of a new city ordinance could mean increased fees for Iowa City residents.

The Iowa City City Council will likely set a public hearing for an ordinance increasing storm-water fees as proposed in the fiscal 2013 budget. The increase would be the second since the Public Works Department established the fee in June 2004.

The city collects roughly $784,000 annually in storm-water fees.

Single family residential units would see a 50-cent increase per month, and multifamily units would see a 25-cent increase.

The public hearing and first reading of the ordinance have tentatively been set for March 20.

— by Kristen East

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