The purpose of this chapter is to provide a funding mechanism for the following services:
(A) The administration, planning, analysis, installation, operation, maintenance and replacement of public drainage systems;
(B) The administration, planning, implementation, construction and maintenance of storm water best management practices (BMP) to reduce the introduction of sediment and other pollutants into local water resources;
(C) Other education, engineering, inspection, monitoring, testing and enforcement activities as necessary to maintain compliance with local, state and federal storm water requirements;
(D) Activities necessary to maintain compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) permit requirements established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including preparation, implementation and management of a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) to address the following control measures:
(1) Public education and outreach on storm water impacts;
(2) Public involvement/participation;
(3) Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
(4) Construction site storm water runoff control;
(5) Post-construction runoff control in new development and redevelopment; and
(6) Pollution prevention for municipal operations.
(E) The Storm Water Utility shall be part of the Public Works Department and shall be operated by the Public Works Director, as directed by the City Administrator. This chapter shall apply to the entire City.
(Ord. 2014-01, passed 3-24-2014)