Friday, 22 April 2016

Rural Stormwater Fee Ottawa

Before the end of 2016, will the City of Ottawa introduce a separate fee for stormwater services in areas without sewer or water services?
Yes: 55%
(A general increase in property taxes to pay for stormwater services would not count for the purpose of this question.  A "Yes" answer only requires a decision by the city to introduce a fee, not the actual introduction of a fee)

There has been some controversy over a City of Ottawa proposal to introduce a fee for stormwater services in rural areas (see article here).  The city is currently considering options, and will report back in June at the earliest.  My sense is that some sort of new fee will likely be introduced, but it may not be a separate stormwater services fee.

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