Sacramento approves next steps as storm drainage system faces cash shortfall
Sacramento's storm drainage system is aging and the city isn't bringing in enough money to keep up, according to a new review, approved Tuesday by the city council. Sacramento's storm drainage system is aging and the city is not bringing in enough money to maintain it, according to a review approved by the city council. The review found that the drainage system's requirements and needs are increasing, and additional capital investment is necessary to maintain the system. Current revenues are not enough to cover operating costs in the coming years, and without changes, the funds could run out within eight years. The findings come as Sacramento enters the wet season, when the city's infrastructure is crucial to moving stormwater away from neighborhoods and reducing flood risks. The full replacement of the system is estimated to cost $4.3 billion. The report suggests revenue adjustments are needed to keep the drainage funds financially stable and larger increases may be needed if necessary for critical infrastructure repairs, regulatory requirements and levee maintenance.
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Sacramento's storm drainage system is aging and the city isn't bringing in enough money to keep up, according to a new review, approved Tuesday by the city council.
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