BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
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“Rain events are more frequent and intense,” Jones said. “As a result, what our infrastructure was designed to do many years ago is not up to standard anymore.” If the bond is approved, Chief Financial Officer Terrence Beaman said staff will account for it in FY 2025-26. He said the bond could be paid by either ratepayers through drainage fees or an increase in the tax rate. Drainage projects could also be a priority this year with a monthly fee potentially being added to resident bills. City officials proposed the addition of a stormwater drainage utility fee in July to create revenue for drainage and infrastructure projects. The proposed flat rate monthly fee for residential owners is $6. According to city officials, the fee will cover operations and maintenance expenditures such as personnel, equipment, infrastructure and drainage projects.
City Council voted Aug. 19 to place the $70 million bond package on ballots Nov. 5, separated into two ballot items, including: • A $30 million bond for water and wastewater improvements • A $ 40 million bond for stormwater improvements Beth Jones, assistant city manager and city engineer, said the bond will fund the widening of Cypress Ditch, demolishing Bellaire’s wastewater treatment plant and connecting the city’s wastewater system to a city of Houston wastewater treatment plant. Jones said connecting to Houston’s wastewater treatment plant was the cheaper of three options the city explored. It would cost $100 million to rebuild Bellaire’s plant or $71.5 million to rehab it, whereas connecting to Houston’s plant would cost around $30 million.
Public hearing and final council vote on stormwater drainage utility fee Oct. 1: Stormwater utility fee could be implemented
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Oct. 7: Deadline for voter registration
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Nov. 5: Voters consider bond package as part of general election
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SOURCES: CITY OF BELLAIRE, U.S. VOTE FOUNDATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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