Stormwater Utilities - Benefits and Concerns

The best argument against a Stormwater Utility on Marco Island is that no one can describe what this thing is. A “Stormwater Utility” is just a method of taxation. It is claimed that a Stormwater Utility needs to be in place for the city to be considered for grants. What grants? Why do the wrong thing just to get access to some “free” money from the state? The Stormwater Utility supposedly “eliminates possible conflict with public works.” A simple reorganization of staff by the city manager would eliminate any conflict. No need to raise taxes to solve a management problem.

Eugene Wordehoff

Marco Island