BY ALEX REECE
Residential, commercial properties to see stormwater fee increases Both residential and commercial monthly stormwater drainage fees will increase in Frisco for the new year. Frisco City Council members unanimously approved higher stormwater fee rates as an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-24 budget during a Dec. 5 meeting. The new rates went into effect Jan. 1, 2024. They were last raised in January 2021, according to meeting documents. The details The increases, which are expected to bring in an additional $577,000 for fiscal year 2023-24, are needed to maintain the stability of Frisco’s storm- water fund and future capital improvements, according to meeting documents.
Frisco arts, culture masterplan underway City officials are working toward bringing an arts and culture-focused comprehensive plan to Frisco. Frisco City Council members approved a $75,014 contract with consultant GO Workshop DBA Civic Arts for services related to creating a Cultural Affairs Master Plan during a Dec. 5 meeting. Consultants will work with city officials to gather feedback from Frisco residents and stakeholders as they build the plan. The gist A Cultural Affairs Master Plan is expected to help grow the city’s artistic and cultural sectors as Frisco continues to grow by work- ing with community members to identify their goals for Frisco’s arts and culture.
Stormwater drainage fees The monthly commercial stormwater fees will increase to $0.157 per 100 square feet of impervious area, according to meeting documents.
Current
New $0
$2 $4 $6 $8 $10 $12
$0.143 $0.157
Commercial (per 100 square feet)
$3.00
Single-family residential (<5,000 square feet)
$3.30
Single-family residential (5,000-20,000 square feet) Single-family residential (≥20,000 square feet)
$5.00
$5.50
$9.65
$10.62
SOURCE: CITY OF FRISCO/COMMUNITY IMPACT
New rates for single-family residential increased by either $0.30, $0.50 or $0.97 depending on the home’s square footage, according to meeting documents.
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