TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Michael Gibson, Interim Assistant City Manager
FROM: Byron, Reeves, Deputy Public Services Director - SWAB Liaison
DATE: June 8, 2026
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Receive the Stormwater Advisory Board Annual ReportTitle
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 3: High Quality Built Environment
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The Stormwater Advisory Board (SWAB) will present their Annual Report to the City Council. This Annual Report outlines their activities and accomplishments dating back to March 2025. The SWAB will also share the goals and challenges that they have as a board with Council.
Background:
The Stormwater Advisory Board (SWAB) was established in 2009. Per the City Ordinance, the purpose of the SWAB is to provide guidance and advice to the City Council pertaining to the stormwater management program, including, but not limited to, program activities, functions, systems, management and funding. The SWAB shall have the powers and duty to act in all matters relating to the administrative review of any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the stormwater manager or other administrative official.
The board currently consists of 9 members selected by the City Council and appointed to a two-year term. Board members may serve two consecutive terms for a total of four years.
Since its inception, the Stormwater Advisory Board has performed a variety of roles. Throughout the board's existence, it has heard numerous Notice of Violation appeals pertaining to illicit discharges and improper disposals to the storm sewer system, reviewed and approved eligible Drainage Assistance projects, given Council recommendations on stormwater utility fee increases, provided feedback and given Council recommendations on the Ordinance. The board has also provided feedback to staff regarding program implementation ...
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