LIST: Fees to remedy stormwater problems set to resume in July. 3 things to know in our latest #StormwaterProgram update

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• April 13th, 2016
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Since being authorized last September, the Sewer District has been preparing for a July 2016 restart of assessing regional stormwater management program fees.  An informational postcard will be mailed to customers this summer to remind them of the upcoming charges, explain how the fee is assessed and spent, and...

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STORMWATER: Top 3 “Hey, you forgot this!” credit app errors

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• January 17th, 2013
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As stormwater fee credit applications continue to flow in, we’ve noticed a few areas where customers have overlooked requirements in order for us to process their applications properly. If you are submitting a credit application, don’t miss these three most common oversights: [Download a Residential Stormwater Fee Credit Manual...

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NEWS: Rate changes, cost-saving options to keep in mind for 2013

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• December 31st, 2012
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The news on this December 31, 2012 is focused mainly on the fiscal cliff. Whatever Congress decides tonight, it won’t have any impact on the sewer rate changes that go into effect in 2013. The second year of our five-year rate schedule kicks off tomorrow, January 1. The table...

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INFOGRAPHIC: “Will I have to pay a stormwater fee?”

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• November 26th, 2012
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We’ve seen major traffic on our Stormwater FeeFinder page as customers get a preview of their 2013 charges and credit opportunities associated with our regional stormwater management program. Some callers and site visitors have asked why their properties are not showing up with a fee summary. The answer is...

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STORMWATER: How to apply for credits, and where to find the help you need

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• November 16th, 2012
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A customer named Theresa recently asked our Facebook page if we’re planning meetings to discuss stormwater program credit opportunities. The answer is Yes. Starting next month, we will hold monthly evening meetings at our Administration Building for customers who may need assistance applying for credits, or for anyone with...

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STORMWATER: Customer letters in the mail, new fee-estimate tool available online

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• November 6th, 2012
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Yesterday, we mailed our first batch of customer letters to share the latest information on our Regional Stormwater Management Program fees that will be assessed starting January 1, 2013. The personalized letters include an estimate of your property’s quarterly fee, as well as phone numbers and links with more...

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STORMWATER: Workshops for large non-res property owners coming next month

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• September 21st, 2012
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It’s in the mail. Beginning September 21, we will provide large non-residential property owners with Regional Stormwater Management Program fee estimates. This month, more than 2,500 large property owners will receive stormwater fee estimates and an invitation to a credit workshop. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will begin...

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STORMWATER: Two things customers should know about the fee that starts Jan. 1, 2013

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• September 7th, 2012
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The Sewer District’s Regional Stormwater Management Program is preparing to collect fees starting January 1, 2013. In preparation for these billing changes for customers, there are two important things to keep in mind: First, our stormwater-management efforts are not new; and second, we are dedicated to effectively communicating the...

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NEWS: Appellate Court rejects stormwater-program opposition’s second round of appeals

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• April 11th, 2012
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The Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth Appellate District, with jurisdiction over Cuyahoga County, today rejected a second round of appeals from groups opposing the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s Stormwater Management Program. The initial appeals were dismissed March 30. Appeals for Reconsideration were filed by both communities opposing...

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STORMWATER: Court rules program can move forward, charge fee for services

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• February 16th, 2012
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On February 15, 2012, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas J. Pokorny issued an opinion in the case of Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District vs. Bath Township, Ohio, et al. (CV-10-714945). This is the second ruling from Judge Pokorny reaffirming the Sewer District’s authority to implement a...

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