Denver Post

By Carlos Illescas | cillescas@denverpost.com
June 14, 2016

Residents in Denver will see big increases in storm drainage and sewer fees over the next five years after the City Council early Tuesday approved the hikes as part of a new flood-control plan.

Storm and sewer fees will pay for the Platte to Park Hill flood control plan and other projects in the city. On average, a homeowner will see increases in fees totaling $116 over the next five years. The Platte to Park Hill project could cost up to $298 million.

“It’s no longer acceptable that we have areas that flooding puts life at risk,” said councilman Jolon Clark, who voted for the rate hike.

The measure passed on an 8-3 vote, with councilmen Kevin Flynn, Rafael Espinoza and Paul Kashmann voting against the measure. Councilwomen Robin Kniech and Debbie Ortega did not attend the meeting. A motion to postpone the vote until Aug. 29 failed.

“I think this should be done more incrementally like we have done on most drainage projects,” Flynn said. “I don’t really like voting no on this project but it is the largest project we have ever done on wastewater. I feel we’re putting the cart before the horse.”

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In March and June INC passed 2 resolutions asking Council to study the matter carefully.  They are FOUND HERE