I recently received a quarterly publication of the East Central Indiana Regional Report. Interesting reading on what is going on economically in a nine-county area, surrounding and including Madison County.
I was particularly interested in the tidbit on Page 12 — “The City of Anderson.” It states: The City of Anderson has started working on a $6.5 million wastewater improvement project, required to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act. The project is being funded through the federal stimulus package and the Indiana State Revolving Fund.
For several years, now, I‘ve been paying $3.50 monthly to Anderson City Utilities under the guise of “Storm Water.” When the charge first appeared on my bill, I inquired at the utility office as to what it was for. I was told, basically, the same as above. “Anderson was mandated, by federal law, to separate the storm water from whatever ...”
So, I’m wondering: how much revenue has the “Storm Water” charge generated for the project? How much did the federal stimulus package and the Indiana State Revolving Fund chip in? Or, will it be another one of those “temporary” taxes/charges that will linger forever.
Finally, if the storm water project incurs tearing up the streets, could the city please refrain from paving them until after the work is finished?
Charlotte Athy
Anderson
