The City of Savannah is seeking input from residents and businesses regarding its proposed Stormwater Utility. The city has provided an online feedback form on its website to collect community perspectives about current drainage services and priorities for stormwater management.
According to the city, the proposed utility would support improved maintenance and capital projects for the drainage system. The funding would be used for flood mitigation, water quality management, and general infrastructure upkeep. If approved by the City Council, the user fee for this service would be determined by how much impervious surface—such as rooftops or driveways—a property has, since these surfaces increase runoff into the city’s drainage system.
The city states that ongoing public input will help shape and refine the development of this program. All citizens and business owners within Savannah are encouraged to share their views through the feedback process.
“The feedback form on the website will help us further assess public awareness of the proposed Stormwater Utility, gather additional community perspectives on current drainage services, and provide information related to community priorities related to stormwater management.”
“Ongoing public feedback is welcome and will help the City further evaluate how best to develop and refine the proposed Stormwater Utility program. All citizens and business owners within the City limits are encouraged to provide feedback and input to the City’s ongoing process of developing its plans to address stormwater management issues affecting the community.”
Residents can access more information or submit comments at www.savannahga.gov/stormwaterutility.
“The City of Savannah thanks its residents and businesses for their feedback and input.”
