Fishers residential property owners will see a change in how they pay their stormwater fees following action Monday night by the Fishers City Council.

Currently, homeowners pay the $79.92 annual stormwater fee once a year. Beginning in March 2026, that amount will instead be billed monthly and combined with the city’s existing residential utility bill for sewer and trash service.

City Controller Lisa Bradford told council members the stormwater fee will appear on the March bill—the same month scheduled increases to sewer and trash rates will take effect.

For example, the city’s trash collection contract with Republic Services will rise from $16.39 to $17.33 per month next March. The new monthly stormwater charge is expected to fall between $6 and $7 per household.

Other council actions

Food Code Update:
The Fishers Health Department received approval to update the city’s food code to align with the Indiana Administrative Code revisions adopted in 2025. The update includes a revised fee schedule for food establishments to reflect increased city costs. Public Health Director Monica Heltz noted that a recent Zoom meeting with local restaurant operators generated no questions or concerns.

Memory Care Facility Proposal:
Council members gave first reading to a proposal for Story Cottage, a memory care facility planned for the 10900 block of Brooks School Road. The project will go before the Plan Commission for a public hearing on December 3.

Lynnwood Hills Annexation:
The Lynnwood Hills neighborhood at 131st Street and Allisonville Road is seeking voluntary annexation. The area is currently on septic systems, but more than 51% of property owners have signed remonstrance waivers. The city has secured a grant to cover most of the cost of extending sewer service. The Council approved the measure on first reading.