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STORM WATER UTILITY: Keith Brooks, P.E., Director
Department Narrative Business Plan Goals and Objectives

The Stormwater Division is responsible for • Goal: Mitigate Flood Risks and Protect Stormwater
the City’s stormwater conveyance systems Infrastructure
and protection of the surface water quality in o Objective: Plan and Implement Stormwater Projects
the City of Arlington. The mission of the o Objective: Enhance Awareness of Stormwater Risk
division is reducing the potential for
stormwater damage to public health, safety, Budget Highlights
life, property, and the environment. Programs • New Civil Engineer – Stormwater CIP $104,452
associated with achieving this mission • New Environmental Specialist $70,314
include: • One-time Funding for New Positions $43,000

• Floodplain management and watershed • One-time Funding for Storm Drain Hydrology and Hydraulics
planning to identify flood risks and Software Implementation $35,000
preserve and enhance aquatic and • Increased Recurring Funding for Street Sweeping Contract
riparian environments; Increase $38,250
• Planning and implementation of flood • Increased Recurring Funding for Channel Mowing Contract
mitigation projects; Increase $7,500
• Inspection and maintenance of the • Increased Recurring Funding for Increased SWUF Debt Costs
stormwater conveyance system; $820,353
• Protection of water quality from sediment • Increased Recurring Funding for SWUF PILOT Increase
and pollutants; and $3,205
• Outreach to the public related to flooding • Increased Recurring Funding for Storm Drain Hydrology and
and water quality. Hydraulics Software Implementation $25,000
• Increased Recurring Funding for Flood Monitoring System
Revenue for this fund is generated through Operating and Maintenance Contract $50,000
the Stormwater Utility Fee which is paid by • Increased Recurring Funding for Increase in Environmental
owners of commercial and residential Collection Costs $215,000
property through the City’s water utility billing.
Grants and revenue bonds may also be used
to fund the Stormwater Capital Program.

At A Glance
• 40 Authorized Positions
• Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $3,877,778
Operating Expenses 9,766,891
Capital Outlay 450,000
Total $14,094,669

FY 2024 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 182 City of Arlington, Texas