CRIAC Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to clarify that DC Water has the authority to charge a fee called the Clean Rivers impervious area charge to all property owners in the District, including those not connected to the sewer system. The fee is intended to fund upgrades to the combined sewer system required by a federal mandate to prevent overflows during heavy rains. By confirming this authority, the bill ensures that owners of properties like parking lots, which contribute to stormwater runoff, share the cost of maintaining the infrastructure. The measure is designed to resolve legal challenges regarding whether these unconnected property owners should be exempt from the charge.