Public Works Department - Stormwater Management

Chesapeake Stormwater Committee

The Chesapeake Stormwater Committee is made up of 11 City Council appointed representatives, and five Ex-Officio members from the City staff. They hear appeals by any interested party from any interpretation, ruling, or decision by the Director of Public Works in accordance with section 26-434 of the City Code.

Their duties include:

• Reviewing rates and providing utility rate recommendations to the City Manager.

• Preparing drainage and stormwater utility-related recommendations for the City Manager

• Serving as a "sounding board" for citizens concerned about drainage in neighborhoods and subdivisions.

• Reviewing recommendations from Public Works to improve drainage and maintenance operations.

• Providing recommendations on changes to the Stormwater Utility Fee, Capital Improvement Projects and Levels of Service.

• Reviewing the status of City-wide drainage projects, study areas, maintenance operations and issues of wetlands permitting.