For the services rendered as determined in the cost of service analysis and use of the storm water system, rates and charges shall be collected from the owner of each and every lot, parcel of real estate or building that is situated within the corporate limits of the City, that is tributary, directly or indirectly to the storm water system of the City as defined in the cost of service analysis. Such rates and charges include user charges, debt service costs and other service charges in which rates shall be payable as hereinafter provided and shall be in an amount determinable as follows:
(a) The storm water rates and charges shall be based upon the quantity of impervious area situated thereon.
(b) All properties having impervious area within the City will be assigned an equivalent residential unit (ERU) or a whole multiple thereof, with every lot having impervious area receiving at least one ERU.
(c) Single-family parcels. All single-family parcels will be assigned one ERU. A flat rate will apply to all single-family properties.
(d) Duplex parcels. All duplex parcels shall be assigned one ERU. A flat rate will apply to all duplex parcels.
(e) Condominium single-story parcels. All condominium single story parcels shall be assigned one ERU. A flat rate will apply to all condominium parcels.
(f) Agricultural parcels. All Agricultural parcels shall be assigned one ERU. A flat rate will apply to all agricultural parcels.
(g) Nonresidential parcels. Nonresidential parcels will be assigned an ERU whole multiple based upon the properties' individual measured impervious area (in square feet) divided by 2,700 square feet (1 ERU). This division will be calculated to the first decimal place and rounded to the nearest whole ERU according to mathematical convention.
(h) For the service rendered to the City for any City property excluding roadways and storm water systems, the City shall not be subject to the same rates and charges hereinabove provided.
(i) Base rate. City Council shall, by resolution, establish the base rate for the storm water utility service charge. The base rate shall be calculated to ensure adequate revenues to fund the expenditures of storm water management and to provide for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the storm water system within the City limits.
(Ord. 2014-71. Passed 8-4-14; Ord. 2015-117. Passed 11-23-15.)