Hillsborough County is bound by law to proactively keep stormwater pollution from entering creeks, streams, rivers, and bays, as well as clean up those waterways within County limits. Historically, the stormwater program has been funded partially by an annual Stormwater Management Assessment and partially by the general Ad Valorem Property Tax. Without a single dedicated source of funding for the entire program, meeting these important community needs will continue to compete for funding with public safety and other critical local government services.