Stormwater Department Description and Mission

The Stormwater Department falls under the umbrella of the City of Tampa Public Works and Utility Services.  The Stormwater Department is responsible for planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Tampa's stormwater system.  The activities of the Department are geared towards the prevention of flooding and reduction of pollution.  Tampa's stormwater utility fee provides a dedicated funding source to offset the cost of addressing the system's maintenance, operational, planning and water quality needs.

Responsibilities of The Department

• Maintenance of the drainage infrastructure.  This includes cleaning of storm drain inlets, pipes and ditches; repairing curbs, gutters and catch basins; and installing new drainage systems.
• Operation of a fleet of street sweepers and vacuum trucks to keep storm drains flowing freely.
• Repairs to small drainage projects such as driveway pipe replacements, catch basin repairs and river bank stabilization.
• Capital improvement projects such as pond construction, large-scale stormwater replacements and drainage improvements.

Goals and Objectives

• Establish community standards for Stormwater design and construction.
• Provide proactive maintenance to the stormwater system in conjunction with system planning.
• Identify and secure funding sources for capital improvement projects.
• Reduce water pollution by incorporating stormwater best management practices and technologies.
• Provide citizen education materials to promote pollution prevention opportunities.