(a) For the services rendered as determined in the cost of service analysis and use of the stormwater system, rates and charges shall be collected from the owner of each and every lot or parcel of real estate that is situated within the corporate limits of the City of Maumee, that contributes, directly or indirectly to the stormwater system of the City as defined in the cost of service analysis. Such rates and charges include user charges, debt service costs and other service charges in which rates shall be payable as hereinafter provided and shall be in an amount determinable as follows:
(1) The stormwater rates and charges shall be based upon the quantity of impervious area situated thereon and or vacant undeveloped parcels.
(2) All properties having impervious area within the City of Maumee will be assigned an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) or a whole multiple thereof, with all properties having impervious area receiving at least one (1) ERU.
(3) Single-Family parcels. All Single-Family parcels will be assigned one (1) ERU. A flat rate will apply to all Single-Family properties.
(4) Duplex parcels. All Duplex parcels shall be assigned one (1) ERU. A flat rate will apply to all Duplex parcels.
(5) Condominium parcels. All Condominium units shall be assigned one (1) ERU per unit owner.
(6) All other parcels. Any parcels not otherwise defined herein, will be assigned an ERU whole multiple based upon the properties' individual measured impervious area (in square feet) divided by 2,600 square feet (1 ERU). This division will be calculated to the first decimal place and rounded to the nearest whole ERU according to mathematical convention.
(7) Base Rate. City Council shall, by resolution, establish the rate for each ERU for the stormwater utility service charge. This base rate shall be calculated to insure adequate revenues to fund the expenditures of stormwater management and to provide for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the stormwater system within the city limits.
(Ord. 068-2022. Passed 1-17-23.)