The City invites you to have your say on stormwater management funding

PRINCE GEORGE — The City of Prince George is seeking input on how to create a dedicated stormwater management fund, in order to ensure that the system operates safely and efficiently for years to come.

The City is launching an online survey today, and will allow residents to choose from four different options for funding stormwater management programs.

• Option One: A dedicated tax levy. This is the simplest and least expensive option to implement.
• Option Two: A tiered flat rate. Based on the type of property (residential, business, etc.) and tiered by property size, a flat fee would be charged on residents’ utility bills. This ensures the amount paid matches the stormwater contribution from each property.
• Option Three: Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) – Zoning Maximums. This option uses the zoning of a property to develop a formula that determines its contribution to the stormwater system. It calculates the allowed hard surface area based on the zoning’s maximum site coverage.
• Option Four: Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) – Statistical Sampling. This option uses a statistical sampling of the measured hard surface area for all types of residential properties to determine the average ERU size, which becomes the base billing unit.

In the 2024, budget consultation, residents identified stormwater drainage as a top-three infrastructure priority, alongside roads and sidewalks.