What is this Stormwater Fee on my Utility bill?

The federal government requires any city with more than 10,000 people to have a Stormwater Management Plan (see the NPDES entry in FAQ). The City of Grand Island collects a surcharge from each utility customer to help cover the costs associated with complying with those regulations. The money helps cover the costs of maintenance activities like street sweeping, cleaning storm sewer pipes, and inspecting our storm infrastructure.