City enforces stormwater rules under phase 2 mandate
City Manager John Conner says regulations under phase 2 of the Clean Water Act require enforcement by cities over 10,000. Costs include $347,000 for a car dealership runoff treatment, $30,000 sidewalk, $37,000 landscaping, and $20,350 building permits. The council cut commercial system development fees by 80 percent while boosting a one time residential hookup fee. Grant funds won't cover system charges. efforts aim to provide potable water amid contaminated wells.