(a) Any owner of private property upon which storm water drainage facilities exist for the purpose of collecting, conveying, retaining or detaining storm water within that property, and which are not public facilities pursuant to Section 925.08, shall be responsible for the maintenance of these facilities as required to ensure proper operation. Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, elimination of litter in drainage easements, maintaining property in a litter free manner, preventing improper drainage, and maintaining grass and weeds below ten (10) inches.
(b) If an owner has failed to properly maintain the storm water drainage facility, the Utility may order the owner or occupant to carry out the appropriate maintenance. Upon the failure of an owner to carry out the Utility's order, the Utility may carry out the appropriate maintenance and add the cost to the property owner's utility charge or assess the owner for any or all costs related to said maintenance.
(c) When the Utility accepts the responsibility for design, construction, inspection, operation or maintenance of private facilities in accordance with Section 925.04(b), all expenses incurred therewith shall be added to the owner's Storm Water Management Service Charge in the same manner as provided for in Section 925.32 herein.
(d) The Utility reserves the right to cooperatively work with property owners in an area to fix a common problem related to storm water. This means that financial arrangements may be agreed to between the Utility and the property owners which result in an equitable arrangement that benefits all parties.
(Ord. 2003-07. Passed 1-28-03.)