Leavenworth city commissioners have officially approved new fees to help pay for maintenance to the city’s stormwater system.
During a meeting Tuesday, commissioners approved an ordinance establishing a stormwater management program and an ordinance that creates the fees to pay for the program.
The new fees are listed in an amended schedule of fees for the city.
Owners of single residential properties will be charged an annual fee of $84 as part of the stormwater management program. Fees for commercial properties range from $162 to $3,125 per year depending on the size of buildings. Fees for industrial properties range from $337 to $3,125 depending on the size of buildings.
The fees will appear on annual property tax bills. Because the fees are not considered a tax, they will be charged to tax exempt entities in the city.
(Read more: Leavenworth Times)