Marine Stormwater Utility
2023 Rate Adoption
October 25, 2022
Sarah Ogier, Director, Maritime Environment & Sustainability
Jane Dewell, Senior Manager, Marine Stormwater Utility
Item No. 8g – supp
Meeting Date: October 25, 2022
Action Requested
• Request Commission authorization of
4.6% rate increase in 2023 to fund
Marine Stormwater Utility
• Rate criteria includes:
– Maintain adequate budget to meet Port’s Long-
range Plan and Utility Charter responsibilities
– Continue investment to maintain and improve a
high functioning stormwater system to protect
water quality
– Maintain a 6-month fund reserve consistent with
Port policy and best practices
– Maintain consistent rate over the 6-year
projection
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Stormwater Utility Operating Budget
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$ in 000’s 2021 Actual
2022 Approved
Budget
2022 Forecast
2023
Estimated
Budget
Revenue 6,260 6,768 6,768 7,082
Expenses
SWU Admin
Maintenance
1,902
2,622
2,675
3,592
2,675
3,592
2,857
3,461
Total Expense 4,544 6,266 6,266 6,333
Capital Program 347 1,130 1,130 1,065
2023 Proposed Annual Rates
Stormwater Rate Category
City 2023 Port 2023 Port rate % lower
than City
Undeveloped (0 – 15% Impervious)
Regular Impact $57.54 $43.13 33%
Low Impact $33.35 $25.25 32%
Light ( 16 – 35% Impervious)
Regular Impact $85.40 $66.69 28%
Low Impact $66.38 $52.46 27%
Medium (36 – 65% Impervious)
Regular Impact $118.79 $96.87 25%
Low Impact $96.03 $77.92 25%
Heavy ( 66 – 85% Impervious) $157.22 $129.97 23%
Very Heavy (86 – 100% Impervious) $187.32 $153.73 24%
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Rates are shown as $ per 1000 sq ft
• 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
– Track equity goals
– Implement record-keeping efficiencies
– Plans for green stormwater infrastructure
• Asset Management &
Stewardship
– Rehabilitation priorities
– Trenchless construction technologies
– PCB cleanup at Terminal 106/South Nevada
Street
• Stormwater Innovations
– Oyster Shell Barrels & Splash Boxx
– Responsible Dock Washing
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Key Accomplishments
Request Adoption of 2023 Rate
Questions?
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