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§ 53.04 CREDITS.
   The Council may adopt policies, recommended by the City Engineer, by resolution for adjustment of the storm water drainage fee for parcels based upon hydrologic data to be supplied by the property owner, which data demonstrates a hydrologic response substantially different from the standards. The adjustment of storm water drainage fees shall not be made retroactively.
§ 53.05 EXEMPTIONS.
   The following land uses are exempt from storm water drainage fees:
   (A)   Public rights-of-way;
   (B)   Vacant, unimproved land with ground cover; and
   (C)   Wetlands and public waters as defined by state law.
§ 53.06 FEE PAYMENT PROCEDURES.
   (A)   Statements for storm water drainage fees shall be computed monthly and shall appear as part of the monthly utility bill from the city utilities.
   (B)   If a property owner or person responsible for paying the storm water drainage fee questions the correctness of the fee, the person may have the determination of the charge recomputed by written request to the City Engineer.
   (C)   Each monthly billing for storm water drainage fees not paid when due shall incur a penalty charge of 10% of the amount past due.
   (D)   Any past due storm water drainage fees in excess of 90 days past due on October 1 of any year may be certified to the County Auditor for collection with real estate taxes in the following year, pursuant to M.S. § 444.075, Subd. 3e. In addition, the city shall also have the right to bring civil action or to take other legal remedies to collect unpaid fees.