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Oakland Storm Drainage Master Plan and Potential Fee Update

Original title: Subject: Storm Drainage Master Plan Update And Stormwater Fee Report From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Oakland’s Storm Drainage Master Plan Findings And The Ensuing Opportunity To Explore Storm Drainage Fee Balloting To Help Build A Resilient Storm Drainage System Designed To Reduce Flooding, Reverse Impacts Of Deferred Storm Drainage Maintenance, And Achieve Clean Waterways; On The September 22, 2026 Public Works And Transportation Committee Agenda

September 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This report initiates a process that could lead to a new municipal fee for property owners to fund flood reduction and drainage maintenance projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland Property Owners

Property owners may be subject to a new stormwater fee if a future ballot measure is approved.

Oakland Residents

Residents may experience changes in flood risk and water quality based on future infrastructure maintenance and improvements.

What changed

The record is dated September 22, 2026 - a future date, likely when it takes effect or is scheduled.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland Public Works Department is presenting an informational report on the city's Storm Drainage Master Plan. The report outlines findings regarding the city's drainage infrastructure and discusses the potential for a future ballot measure to implement a stormwater fee to fund system improvements.

Key Facts

The Oakland Public Works Department is presenting an informational report on the Storm Drainage Master Plan.
The report identifies a need for infrastructure improvements to reduce flooding and address deferred maintenance.
The report explores the possibility of a future ballot measure to establish a stormwater fee.
The stated goals of the proposed system improvements are to reduce flooding, address deferred maintenance, and improve waterway cleanliness.
The report is scheduled for review by the Public Works and Transportation Committee on September 22, 2026.
The item was officially introduced on June 24, 2026, under file number 26-0860.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this report immediately change my taxes or fees?

No. This is an informational report that discusses the potential for a future ballot measure regarding a stormwater fee.

What is the purpose of the Storm Drainage Master Plan?

The plan aims to build a resilient drainage system to reduce flooding, address , and achieve cleaner waterways.

When will this be discussed by the city?

The report is scheduled for the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda on September 22, 2026.

Why It Matters

This report initiates a process that could lead to a new municipal fee for property owners to fund flood reduction and drainage maintenance projects.

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Shift toward fee-based infrastructure funding

The city is explicitly exploring a ballot-based fee structure to address long-term deferred maintenance in the storm drainage system.

Oakland Public Works Department

Connected Entities

organizationOakland Public Works Department“The department responsible for the Storm Drainage Master Plan and the report.”Map →

organizationPublic Works and Transportation Committee“The committee scheduled to receive the report on September 22, 2026.”Map →

Sources

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