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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 • One-time Funding for Tandem Dump Truck Replacement
associated with achieving this mission $300,000
include: • Increased Recurring Funding for SWUF Debt Service Costs
$628,523
• Floodplain management and watershed • Increased Recurring Funding for SWUF PILOT $59,554
planning to identify flood risks and • Increased Recurring Funding for Maintenance of Drainage
preserve and enhance aquatic and Structures $150,000
riparian environments;
• Planning and implementation of flood • Increased Recurring Funding for TADD and Pollinator Garden
Volunteer T-shirts, Pollinator Garden Supplies $5,000
mitigation projects;
• Inspection and maintenance of the • Increased Recurring Funding for Software Licensing and
Maintenance Increases $3,394
stormwater conveyance system;
• Protection of water quality from sediment • Increased Recurring Funding for Cost Increases for SW
Maintenance Annual Requirement Contracts $58,350
and pollutants; and • Increased Recurring Funding for Cost Increases for SW
• Outreach to the public related to flooding Environmental Management Contracts $11,500
and water quality.
• Increased Recurring Funding for North Central Tx Council of

Revenue for this fund is generated through Governments Participation $8,500
the Stormwater Utility Fee which is paid by
owners of commercial and residential
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 $3,834,878
Operating Expenses 10,833,123
Capital Outlay 725,000
Total $15,393,001

FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 199 City of Arlington, Texas