Johnston Council Rehashes Stormwater Fee Tonight

Discussion by the Johnston City Council continues tonight on a proposed stormwater utility fee.

The council will discuss the proposed utility during a 6 p.m. work session.

The ordinance, which would create a monthly fee for each property much like the current sewer fee, is configured using an average equivalent unit. One unit would be equivalent to 4,000 square feet of solid surface area, including driveways, sheds and other structures on a property.

The council has discussed the ordinance a number of times, including at a public input meeting on Feb. 13.

Later in the evening, the Johnston council is expected to set a March 5 public hearing on the ordinance.

The regular council meeting, which begins at 7 p.m., includes discussion and second consideration on the following items:

• An ordinance amending the general regulations for bus stop shelters
• An ordinance amending stop intersections for new streets in Crosshaven Plat 2
• An ordinance amending the collection of solid waste
• An ordinance amending bicycle regulations

Both the work session and regular meeting are at City Hall.