The Council of the City of Brunswick finds that, under the powers and authority provided the Constitution and the laws of the State of Ohio, including particularly Section 4 of Article XVIII of the Constitution and Sections 729.49 et seq. of the Ohio Revised Code, and the Charter and ordinances of the City:
(a) The City may establish and operate public utilities, including a utility for the management of stormwater.
(b) The City may plan, design, acquire, construct, establish, enlarge, improve, maintain, own, operate, and contract for the operation of a stormwater drainage system and storm water management programs of all types, to furnish service to the City and its residents.
(c) Such a stormwater management utility established by the City should be established, operated and accounted for as a separate enterprise.
(d) The City should establish and revise from time to time a schedule of rates and charges to fund its stormwater management utility and its related programs. (Ord. 31-11. Passed 4-25-11.)