MSD is granted the authority to plan, acquire, improve, construct, develop, install, modify, manage, operate, maintain, repair, replace, control, demolish, abandon, regulate, employ and fund public flood control and storm and surface water systems within the district and drainage service area, personnel, equipment and facilities and associated services and activities necessary for the collection, control, treatment and disposal of storm and surface water in a safe, proper and efficient manner and is granted the authority to fund flood control and storm and surface water services, systems and facilities by fixing rates, fees and charges throughout the district area and drainage service area as herein elsewhere provided.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 32.024) (Jeff. Ord. 31-1986, adopted and effective 12-19-1986; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 275-2007, approved 12-6-2007)