Upcoming public information session to introduce proposed 2024 stormwater rate structure

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is hosting a virtual public information session to share details about the proposed changes to the stormwater rates that could change the way residents are charged for ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation of the City’s stormwater facilities.

In 2023, City staff undertook a comprehensive stormwater management rate structure review, as directed by Council. The stormwater rate structure review is scheduled to be presented to Council for consideration in November 2023.

Virtual Public Information Session

Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Register at RichmondHill.ca/StormwaterRate.

At this meeting, participants will learn more about the comprehensive review including the proposed new rate structure, policies and have the opportunity to provide feedback.

The stormwater fee is paid by residents to help cover the cost to protect the community from flooding, erosion and improve water quality in streams and rivers. Stormwater comes from rain and melted snow that flows into the storm sewers and stormwater ponds across the city. Stormwater management is a citywide service that protects the community and the environment. Richmond Hill’s stormwater management facilities include more than 95 stormwater ponds, 18,000 catch basins, 1,100 culverts/ road crossings and 540 km of storm sewer.