SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD: Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

HB 609 requires the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to assess a stormwater fee on all developed parcels within the city. This fee is intended to fund the city's drainage system and is calculated based on the impervious area of a property, such as rooftops and paved surfaces. The board must establish a formula rate plan for the fee, which is subject to approval by the Public Service Commission. The bill also provides for potential rebates for properties that implement onsite stormwater management systems or treat discharge directly to Lake Pontchartrain, and sets a cap for single-family residential parcels. The Orleans Parish assessor will collect these fees through annual property tax bills.