Title 15 - Public Improvements

15.06.040 Administration.

The Storm Water Utility, under the supervision of the Director, and not in contravention of any City ordinance, resolution or regulation, shall have the power to undertake the following activities to implement the Storm Water Management Program:

1. A.
   Advise the Governing Body on matters relating to the Storm Water Management Program and to make recommendations to the Governing Body concerning the adoption of ordinances, resolutions, policies, guidelines and regulations in furtherance of the objectives of the Storm Water Management Program.
2. B.
   To undertake studies, acquire data, prepare master plans, analyze policies or undertake such other planning and analyses as may be needed to address concerns related to storm water within the City and to further the objectives of the Storm Water Management Program, and to undertake activities designed to communicate, educate and involve the public and citizens in addressing these issues or in understanding and abiding by the elements of the Storm Water Management Program.
3. C.
   Acquire, design, construct, operate, maintain, expand, or replace any element or elements of the Public Storm Sewers, including funding the acquisition of easements by eminent domain, and obtaining title or easements other than by eminent domain, over any real or personal property that is part of, will become part of or will protect the Public Storm Sewers, or is necessary or convenient for the implementation of the Storm Water Management Program.
4. D.
   Regulate, establish standards, review, and inspect the design, construction or operation and maintenance of any Storm Water Management System that is under the control of private owners, whether or not such systems are required or intended for dedication to the Public Storm Sewer system, when such systems have the potential to impact, enhance, damage, obstruct or affect the operation and maintenance of the Public Storm Sewers or the implementation of the Storm Water Management Program.
5. E.
   Regulate, establish standards, review and inspect land use or property owner activities when such activities have the potential to affect the quantity, timing, velocity, erosive forces, quality, environmental value or other characteristics of storm water which would flow into the Storm Water Management System or in any way effect the implementation of the Storm Water Management Program.
6. F.
   Undertake any activities related to storm water management when such activities are recommended by applicable federal, state or local agencies or when such activities are required by any permit, regulation, ordinance, or statute governing storm water or water quality concerns.
7. G.
   Analyze the cost of services and benefits provided by the Storm Water Utility and the structure of fees, service charges, credits, and other revenues on an annual basis and make recommendations to the Governing Body regarding the same.
8. H.
   Undertake expenditures as required to implement these activities, including all Costs of Capital Improvements, Operations and Maintenance, Debt Service, and other costs as required.

(History: Ord. SWU-2315 §4, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901