City Will Host Second Round of Community Meetings on Proposed Stormwater Utility

Nov. 7, 2025 – The City of Savannah will host a series of evening community engagement meetings November 10, 12, and 13 to share, discuss, and request feedback from residents about a proposed Stormwater Utility for the City of Savannah Stormwater Program.

The City held six community meetings in April 2025. This is the second set of public meetings on the enhancements to the City Stormwater Management Program that will utilize increased funding from a proposed Stormwater Utility.

The November 2025 round of meetings will include specific information about projects, service delivery, and projected Stormwater Utility user fees for each customer type. Residents and businesses are encouraged to attend any of the three meetings and will have the opportunity to learn about the proposed utility, ask questions, and provide feedback.

The City of Savannah faces numerous challenges related to stormwater drainage including an aging and expanding infrastructure, flood mitigation, and a changing climate that has produced more intense storms.

Historically, the City has used a combination of funding sources including federal grants, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds, and general fund appropriations to address drainage issues.

Over the last 10 years, City staff have researched and explored the creation of a dedicated funding mechanism through a new Stormwater Utility to help alleviate the long-term financial burden of future stormwater system management service delivery. On Tuesday, voters approved SPLOST 8. For the City of Savannah’s revenue share of the penny tax, $60 million has been allocated to address eight large-scale stormwater drainage projects.

Expedited implementation of the City’s existing capital project list is planned as a result of the proposed Stormwater Utility revenue coming in annually.

The proposed new Stormwater Utility will also focus on enhanced stormwater drainage system maintenance, water quality management, and regulatory compliance. Over time, the Stormwater Utility will also reduce reliance on General Fund appropriations in the coming fiscal years.

For more information about the proposed Stormwater Utility and the upcoming meetings, visit savannahga.gov/stormwaterutility.

What: SWU Meeting for Aldermanic Districts 4 and 6
When: Monday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Savannah Tech, Eckberg Auditorium, 5717 White Bluff Rd.

What: SWU Meeting for Aldermanic Districts 2 and 3
When: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (PARC), 425 Pennsylvania Ave.

What: SWU Meeting for Aldermanic Districts 1 and 5
When: Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Beach High School, 3001 Hopkins St.

More Information

Proposed Stormwater Utility Program Introduction

Stormwater Utility FAQ

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