Rob Carnie - Let's talk about the storm water utility bylaw that will be considered for a third reading on June 23rd. The way I understand it, that will be in addition to what we're paying the City of Moose Jaw, correct?
Maryse Carmichael - That's correct. So, this is going to council on June 23rd for the three readings of the new bylaw. During a council meeting on the 9th of June, council looked at the draft bylaw for this new stormwater utility.
So, this will be a utility, and the funds collected each year will go to maintain and protect our storm sewer system in the city. We're looking at accumulating about $1.5 to $1.8 million every year and that will be used on our network.
Of note, it's a standard flat rate fee for every property in this city at $9.80 per month.
Rob - You know what my late father would say? “When's it going to stop? Where's it going to end?” It seems like we keep getting things tacked on.
Maryse - We are adding it, and you're right, Rob. I think when you're looking at the entire infrastructure in the city. There are some areas that—and the storm sewers are a really great example of that—we haven't taken care of our storm sewer network properly over the last few decades. It's time to do some required maintenance, otherwise we're going to have major problems.
Rob - OK, fair enough. That story will unfold a little later this month, and we'll have more on that in the coming days.