Item 3.2: Conduct A Public Hearing And
Adopt A Resolution Approving The
Adjusted Stormwater Fee And Ordering
The Collection Of The Fee On The Tax
Roll
2 Background
• The City adopted a stormwater fee that it has collected since 1994 or earlier.
• The fee is subject to annual adjustments based on an
index-based schedule of adjustments.
• Staff is recommending an adjustment to the fee for FY 2026-2027 which is consistent with the schedule of
adjustments previously approved.
3 Background
• A written report containing a description of each property subject to the fee and the amount of the charge for each parcel is on file with the City Clerk.
4 Approval of Rates and Collection
• The CPI increase for FY 2026-2027 is 2.72%. This
results in an increase to the Stormwater Fee from
$84.26 per parcel to $86.55 per parcel, bringing the total for fees to be collected in 2026-2027 to $1,377,876.
• State law authorizes the City Council to collect
stormwater fees on the property tax roll of Alameda
County with a public hearing and two-thirds vote.
5 Staff Recommendation
1. Conduct Public Hearing
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the adjusted
Stormwater Fee and order the collection on the tax
roll.