A. The purpose of this chapter is for the efficient, economic and safe operation of a storm water system for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the city.
B. The system, as constructed heretofore, has been financed and paid for through the imposition of special assessments and ad valorem taxes. In addition to these funding sources, it is now necessary and desirable to provide an alternative method of recovering some or all of the future costs of improving, establishing, enlarging, replacing, repairing, maintaining, and operating the system through the imposition of charges as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 128, 10-10-2005)