(A) Governing board. The utility shall be governed by the Town Council acting as the Board of Public Works and Safety. This utility shall have the same governing board as that which governs the Town Waste Water Utility established in the town code.
(B) Area served by storm water utility. The corporate limits of the town.
(C) Powers and duties of utility. The Town Council, acting as the Board of Public Works and Safety, shall have all those powers and duties provided to such boards by I.C. Title 36 and more specifically, but not limited to, the following:
(1) The power to enter into contracts;
(2) The power to employ professionals;
(3) The power to construct, maintain, and improve the storm water utility structures;
(4) The power to make plans and ordinances regarding the collection and disposal of storm water within the town; and
(5) The power to pass ordinances as provided for by I.C. Title 36 which impose just, reasonable, and equitable fees or service charges for those who utilize the storm water system and penalties to those who violate provisions of ordinances established for storm water control and drainage.
(Ord. 2017-556, passed 5-8-2017)