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Read. Follow. Verify.Oakland Storm Drainage Master Plan and Potential Fee Update
Record date · September 22, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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.
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- 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
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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.
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