I would like to open another discussion topic. I know its mundane, but I want to learn why there is a Storm Sewer System Charge. Well over ten years ago, when the city began its sewer separation project, we were told that we would have to pay a surcharge to cover the costs of the bonds for the project. Now property owners receive an invoice "to repay the bonds issued to finance the sewer separation program..." So how long are we going to have to repay these bonds? The next part intrigues me. operation and maintenance of the storm sewer system and to fund programs to improve the quality of storm water runoff. Please tell me what it takes to operate a storm sewer and what we did before the sewer separation project. I do understand what it might take to maintain the system. Also, I would like to know what programs exist that can improve the quality of storm water run-off. I'm sorry that I am a bit dense her. But the only way we can improve the quality of water tunning into the sewers is to make sure that the water is better before it gets to the system. How do you do that? We already separate the waste sewer system from the storm sewer system. So what is left? Lets see! We can add filters to all drains. We can eliminate salt and sand on our streets in the winter. Oh yes we can stop people from cleaning their lawnmowers and blowing grass into the gutters. It seems to me this charge like many others lately are just taxes that have gained the name fee so the Administration can increase revenues without raising taxes. Anyone willing to take a stab at this? Thanks. Mike Fratto Payne Phalen _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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