Stormwater Fee For San Mateo Residents To Be Discussed By Council

SAN MATEO, CA — San Mateo residents could see a stormwater fee on a future ballot measure.

The San Mateo City Council is set to discuss whether to pursue implementing a fee of $8 a month or less than $100 a year to support the city’s stormwater system during Monday’s council meeting.

The city needs $8.4 million annually to operate and maintain the stormwater system, but has only budgeted $3 million in its general fund, according to a staff report.

A survey of 1,550 residents last November found that half of the residents were supportive of a fee at $120 a year and under 47 percent would support a fee at $192 a year. A ballot measure would need a simple majority of 50 percent plus one vote to pass.

If the council supports moving forward with the fee, the city would begin conducting public outreach and education on the measure.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Monday. Click here for more information on how to tune in.