Item No. 8g – supp
Meeting Date: October 25, 2022
Marine Stormwater Utility
2023 Rate Adoption
October 25, 2022
Sarah Ogier, Director, Maritime Environment & Sustainability
Jane Dewell, Senior Manager, Marine Stormwater Utility

                Action Requested
•  Request Commission authorization of
4.6% rate increase in 2023 to fund
Marine Stormwater Utility
•  Rate criteria includes:
– Maintain adequate budget to meet Port’s Longrange
Plan and Utility Charter responsibilities
– Continue investment to maintain and improve a
high functioning stormwater system to protect
water quality
– Maintain a 6-month fund reserve consistent with
Port policy and best practices
– Maintain consistent rate over the 6-year
projection

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        Stormwater Utility Operating Budget
2023
2022 Approved
$ in 000’s      2021 Actual                      2022 Forecast      Estimated
Budget
Budget
Revenue              6,260          6,768          6,768         7,082
Expenses
SWU Admin         1,902         2,675          2,675         2,857
Maintenance         2,622          3,592           3,592          3,461
Total Expense           4,544            6,266            6,266           6,333
Capital Program           347           1,130            1,130           1,065


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           2023 Proposed Annual Rates
City 2023            Port 2023         Port rate % lower
Stormwater Rate Category
Rates are shown as $ per 1000 sq ft            than City
Undeveloped (0 – 15% Impervious)
Regular Impact                                     $57.54               $43.13                33%
Low Impact                                     $33.35              $25.25               32%
Light ( 16 – 35% Impervious)
Regular Impact                                     $85.40               $66.69                28%
Low Impact                                     $66.38              $52.46               27%
Medium (36 – 65% Impervious)
Regular Impact                                    $118.79              $96.87                25%
Low Impact                                     $96.03              $77.92               25%
Heavy ( 66 – 85% Impervious)                         $157.22              $129.97                23%
Very Heavy (86 – 100% Impervious)                   $187.32              $153.73               24%

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              Key Accomplishments
•  2021-2025 Strategic Plan
– Track equity goals
– Implement record-keeping efficiencies
– Plans for green stormwater infrastructure
•  Asset Management &
Stewardship
– Rehabilitation priorities
– Trenchless construction technologies
– PCB cleanup at Terminal 106/South Nevada
Street
•  Stormwater Innovations
– Oyster Shell Barrels & Splash Boxx
– Responsible Dock Washing

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          Request Adoption of 2023 Rate

Questions?

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