(A) Adoption of state law. The provisions of IC 8-1.5-5 are hereby adopted in their entirety, and the following entities established:
(1) A Department of Stormwater Management within the Division of City Utilities.
(2) A Board of Directors of the Department of Stormwater Management which shall consist of three directors appointed by the Mayor, not more than two of whom may be of the same political party. Directors shall serve terms of four years; however, the initial terms shall be staggered. The Mayor may remove a director at any time when, in the judgment of the Mayor, it is for the best interest of the Department.
(3) A Stormwater Management District, extending to the corporate boundaries of the city is hereby established for the purpose of providing for the collection and disposal of stormwater of the city in a manner which protects the public health and welfare, and for the purpose of assessing fees to pay for the cost of stormwater facilities and services. As the corporate boundaries of the city change, whether through annexation or otherwise, so shall the boundaries of the Stormwater District change.
(B) Powers of the Board. The Board of Directors of the Department of Stormwater Management shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the collection and disposal of stormwater within the District, and shall possess all the powers and duties set forth in IC 8-1.5-3-4 and 8-1.5-5-6 including but not limited to the power to:
(1) Establish and enforce rules and regulations governing the Department of Stormwater Management.
(2) Hold hearings following public notice.
(3) Make findings and determinations.
(4) Install, maintain and operate a stormwater collection and disposal system.
(5) Make all necessary or desirable improvements of the grounds and premises under its control.
(6) Recommend to the Common Council reasonable and just rates and charges for services to the customers of the District.
(Ord. G-11-07, passed 4-10-07)