The city of Burleson invites residents, business owners, and community members to attend a Drainage Town Hall on Monday, November 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This come-and-go meeting will focus on flooding, drainage concerns, and future infrastructure improvements throughout the city. It will be held in the Council Chambers at Burleson City Hall, located at 141 W. Renfro Street.
This event will give attendees a chance to:
- Learn about current drainage challenges and areas of concern
- Hear how a proposed stormwater utility fee could provide dedicated funding for improvements
- Ask questions and share input directly with city staff
- Stay informed on how the city is planning to reduce flood risks in Burleson neighborhoods
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Burleson’s drainage system includes over 11 miles of storm channels and 281 culverts (big pipes under roads) that help manage rainwater and reduce flooding. As the city continues to grow and weather events become more severe, maintaining and improving this system has become more urgent.
The town hall is part of public outreach to ensure residents understand the importance of drainage improvements and how they would be funded. The proposed stormwater utility fee would provide a long-term, stable funding source to support these efforts.
If passed how would the fee be applied? For residential customers, the average stormwater fee would be no more than $8 per month, and it would appear on their regular city utility bill.
If a resident does not receive city utility services, the city will work with other local water providers to include the fee on their utility bills whenever possible. If that’s not an option, the city will bill directly.
For non-residential properties (like businesses, schools, churches, and government facilities), the fee would vary based on the amount of hard surface on the property.
Residents are encouraged to bring their questions, concerns, and ideas. This is a key opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of drainage in Burleson.
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