Stormwater Management
Protecting the environment . . .
Safeguarding Health and Safety . . .
Correcting our Stormwater Concerns |
The City of Troy has adopted a Stormwater Management Utility
that will become effective on January 1, 2008. The City of Troy
was designated by the Ohio EPA for inclusion into the State’s
Stormwater NPDES Phase II Program. This unfunded state program
requires that City to perform six (6) minimum controls for the
protection of the storm sewer system and the Great Miami River.
The City has teamed with the Miami Conservancy District for
completion of two (2) of the controls, leaving four (4) for the
city to perform.
The costs for the new stormwater Management Program and the
costs for the maintenance of the City’s storm drainage system
will be funded by the new Stormwater Utility. City Council chose
the most common method of developing a Stormwater Utility, the
Equivalent Residential User (ERU) Method. The theory behind the
ERU method is that the stormwater Utility fees need to be
proportionate to the cost of providing stormwater service to all
users. The Stormwater Utility fees are based on the amount of
impervious area on a property. Impervious areas include but are
not limited to areas that have been paved and/or covered with
buildings and materials that do not allow natural infiltration.
These include but are not limited to concrete, asphalt, rooftop,
blacktop, and compacted gravel.
The average square footage of impervious area for residential
units in Troy has been determined to be 3,000 square feet.
Therefore, one ERU is equal to 3,000 sq. ft.
Monthly rates per ERU have been established through 2017 and are
as follows:
2008 - $3.50 2013 - $4.65
2009 - $3.80 2014 - $4.70
2010 - $4.25 2015 - $4.80
2011 - $4.35 2016 - $5.00
2012 - $4.45 2017 - $5.25
Stormwater Management fees will be placed on the city’s monthly
utility bill. The bill also identified the number of ERUs that
have been determined for your property.
ERU Adjustment
If there are any adjustments to the ERU calculations, the
property owner may complete the ERU Adjustment Request Form
along with any pertinent information required to reflect the
requested adjustment. The Engineering Division will review the
request and notify the applicant of any acceptable adjustments
within 30 days of receipt of a complete ERU Adjustment Form. The
ERU Adjustment Request Form is included in this informational
packet.
ERU Credits
City Council recognizes that some non-residential property
owners have provided private stormwater management control that
exceeds the requirements of the City Design standards. Credits
up to 20% may be allowed if the applicant demonstrates
significant stormwater control that not only addresses on-site
stormwater but significantly improves regional stormwater
quality and quantity. Non-residential property owners interested
in applying for ERU credits may complete the Stormwater ERU
Credit Application and include all pertinent attachments. The
Engineering Division will review the application and notify the
applicant within a reasonable time of any applicable credits.
The Stormwater ERU Credit Application is included in this
informational packet.
The following forms are available on the city website
www.troyohio.gov and can be filled out, printed and submitted
with the appropriate back-up documentation.
City staff is prepared to meet with you and your facility
representatives to discuss the purpose of the Stormwater Utility
and the City’s designation into the OEPA Stormwater NPDES Phase
II program. If you would like to meet with us or if you have
specific or general questions about the impervious area
calculations for your property, please contact The Engineering
Division.
Deborah J. Swan, P.E.
City Engineer
Engineering Division
100 S. Market Street
Troy, Ohio 45373
Tel: 937-339-2641
Fax: 937-440-9423
deborah.swan@troyohio.gov
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