(A) For the purpose of this chapter the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
“BENEFITED PROPERTY.” A lot or tract to which drainage service is made available or which receives water or wastewater or sanitation service from the city.
“COST OF SERVICE.” As defined by law, includes the following:
(a) The prorated cost of land, easements and rights-of-way related to drainage improvements;
(b) The cost of acquisition, construction, repair and maintenance of structures, equipment and facilities used in draining the benefited properties;
(c) The cost of architectural, engineering, legal, and related services, plans and specifications, studies, surveys, estimates of cost and of revenue, and all other expenses necessary or incident to planning, providing, or determining the feasibility and practicality of structures, equipment, and facilities used in draining the benefited properties;
(d) The cost of all machinery, equipment, furniture, and facilities necessary or incident to the provision and operation of draining the benefited properties;
(e) The cost of funding, debt service, financing charges, and interest arising from construction projects and the start-up of a drainage facility used in draining the benefited properties; and
(f) The administrative costs of a drainage utility system.
“DRAINAGE CHARGE.”
(a) The levy imposed to recover the cost of service of the city in furnishing drainage for any benefited property; and
(b) An amount made in contribution to funding of future drainage system construction by the city.
“DRAINAGE SYSTEM.” The drainage owned or controlled in whole or in part by the city and dedicated to the service of benefited property, including provisions for additions to the system.
“SERVICE AREA.” The municipal boundaries of the city.
(B) Specific terms used in this chapter or in the administration of this chapter not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in § 552.044 TEX. LOC. GOVT. CODE, as amended.
(Ord. 735, passed 9-17-07; Am. Ord. 822, passed 9-17-12)