(A) Adoption of statutory provisions. In compliance with I.C. 8-1.5-5-4.5 and I.C. 8-1.5-5-5, the Commissioners hereby adopt and incorporate herein by reference the provisions of I.C. 8-1.5-5-1 through I.C. 8-1.5-5-32, inclusive, as from time to time amended (“Act”).
(B) Department of Stormwater Management. Pursuant to I.C. 8-1.5-5-4.5, there is hereby created and established the Howard County Department of Stormwater Management (“Department”). The Department shall be controlled and managed by a Board of Directors consisting of the three members of the Board of Commissioners and the County Surveyor, all pursuant to I.C. 8-1.5-5-4.5(b) (“Board”). The Board shall have the powers specified under I.C. 8-1.5-5-6, together with all other authority, powers, duties and responsibilities set forth in the Act.
(C) Special taxing district. Pursuant to I.C. 8-1.5-5-5, there is hereby created and established a special taxing district, to be known as the Howard County Stormwater Management District (“District”). The jurisdiction of the District shall include all territory of Howard County that is not located within the territorial boundaries of the City of Kokomo, Town of Greentown, and Town of Russiaville. Under I.C. 8-1.5-5-5, the District shall have the power to levy a special user fee for the purposes of storm water collection and disposal, together with all other authority, powers, duties and responsibilities set forth in the Act.
(Ord. 2008-BCC-29, passed 9-15-08)