Government
BY JACQUELYN BURRER
City raises drainage utility rates, looks to address erosion locations with varying levels of erosion. Of those, 42 locations were deemed “critical,” requiring an estimated $10 million in repairs.
Plano residents could see rehabilitation projects underway over the next few years as city officials work to address ongoing streambank erosion issues. Plano City Council adopted an ordinance at an Oct. 27 meeting raising municipal drainage rates for the first time since 2020 to help aid these projects and cover costs associated with the city’s municipal drainage revenue bonds. Director of Budget and Research Karen Rhodes-Whitley said the city needs to increase the rates whether or not the city funds the additional projects due to increased costs and growing project demands. The new rates are expected to generate an increased $1.67 million in additional revenue, according to city documents. The big picture Plano began addressing erosion concerns after a 2022 citywide study identified more than 3,000
Plano residential monthly drainage fees
More than 5.5K sq. ft. 4K-5.5K sq. ft. 2.5K-4K sq. ft. Less than 2.5K sq. ft. Impervious area (requires city drainage management)
Monthly fee (previous)
Monthly fee (new)
Director of Engineering Caleb Thornhill said projects at those sites are expected to begin over the next three years. The 42 sites include 32 city- owned areas, one HOA property and nine private sites. Zooming in City staff estimate that another 604 locations with erosion that was assessed between critical and medium need will cost approximately $150 million in repairs, with private residential loca- tions costing $29.6 million . To address erosion on private property, owners must grant property rights to the city and pay a flat fee—$10,000 for residential or HOA sites and $20,000 for nonresidential sites.
$9.01 $7.03 $6.71 $4.99
$7.08 $5.52 $5.27 $3.92
SOURCE: CITY OF PLANO/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Locations requiring streambank stabilization More than 3,000 erosion locations were identified in Plano in a 2022 citywide study. 3K+ Locations
City: 70% Private owner: 24% HOA: 6%
SOURCE: CITY OF PLANO/COMMUNITY IMPACT CITY OF PLANO
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