Using GIS for Stormwater Billing and Impervious Surface Calculations Dana Bauer [email_address] Casey Thomas [email_address] www.phillystormwater.org
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1996 Stormwater Reallocation Citizens Advisory Council Recommendations Implement a reallocation formula Reallocate –  not  generate new revenue Property derived 80% based on imperviousness (IA) 20% based on gross area (GA) Phase in over several years
Some Bills Go Down Existing Charge = $ 4,702.82 New Charge  =  $ 120.24 Gross Area =  24,338 Imperv Area =  24,338
Some Bills Go Up Existing Charge =  $ 377.23 New Charge  = $ 2,496.42 Gross Area =  599,744 Imperv Area =  491,035
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Using GIS for Stormwater Billing and Impervious Surface Calculations Dana Bauer [email_address] Casey Thomas [email_address]

Using GIS for Stormwater Billing and Impervious Surface Calculations

Editor's Notes

  • #5 Photo courtesy PWD
  • #6 Photo courtesy PWD
  • #7 Photo courtesy PWD
  • #12 Photos courtesy PWD
  • #16 In 1996, the Stormwater Reallocation Citizens Advisory Council recommended that the city implement a reallocation formula based upon the gross size and the imperviousness of the property
  • #19 In 1996, the Stormwater Reallocation Citizens Advisory Council recommended that the city implement a reallocation formula based upon the gross size and the imperviousness of the property
  • #37 Photo courtesy Philadelphia Tourism Board
  • #39 Image courtesy PWD
  • #40 Images courtesy PWD