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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 5, 2014 Page 20 incorporate those BMP's as part of their improvements versus the City attempting to squeeze them into various corners. Mr. Culver opined that the cumulative im- pact over time would prove much more significant. Mr. Schwartz concurred, noting a return ratio of 5 to 1: for every dollar spent for the property owner it took five dollars for the City to construct an equivalent amount of storage capacity. McGehee moved, Willmus seconded, approval of the Storm Water Credit Pro- gram (Attachment A) as presented and review the program at the end of 2015 to see how it is working. Acting Mayor Laliberte offered a friendly amendment, accepted by the makers of the motion, that whether or not any projected reduction in storm water utility fee revenues occurred, no increased rates would be applied to other users as part of the 2015 implementation of this program. Councilmember Etten opined that, if the City couldn't guarantee long-term credits for commercial properties, it would not be prudent for a firm to make an invest- ment without a guaranteed payback in place. Councilmember McGehee opined that she was relying on the 1 to 5 payback de- tailed by staff. Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of the amendment; and with or without it, expressed his confidence that staff would closely monitor the program; and if any significant impacts because evident for other users, anticipated that it would come to the attention of the City Council. Regarding natural areas, Councilmem- ber Willmus asked that those be looked at, and determine if any benefit could be provided to those actively retaining and maintaining those natural areas. Mr. Schwartz advised that the key would be formalizing the application and recer- tification component. Councilmember Etten asked, if this was approved tonight, how the concerns raised by Councilmember Willmus related to how the credit system would work would be addressed. Councilmember Willmus advised that he was willing to adopt the program as pre- sented, and only sought future consideration be given to the natural component if staff is able to define it. As the maker of the motion, Councilmember McGehee concurred with Coun- cilmember Willmus.