(A) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a policy and procedure for managing and controlling the quantity and quality of storm water runoff within the city limits. The management shall include the establishment of a Storm Water Utility to provide revenues for whatever aspects of this requirement are deemed appropriate by the city.
(B) The city finds, determines and declares that the storm water drainage system provides benefits and services to all property within the city limits. Such benefits include, but are not limited to: the provision of adequate systems for collection, conveyance, detention, treatment and release of storm water for quality and quantity management that minimize impacts on receiving waters.
(C) In order to manage additions and improvements to the city storm water systems, the city must have adequate and stable funding for its storm water management program operating and capital investment needs.
(2013 Code, § 28-120) (Ord. 14713, passed 7-14-2003; Ord. 14918, passed 4-22-2013)