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It is hereby determined necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and to conform with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations that a system of charges for stormwater service be established which allocates the cost of providing stormwater service to each user in such a manner that the allocated costs are proportionate to the cost of providing stormwater service to that user, insofar as those costs can reasonably be determined.
(Ord. 068-2022. Passed 1-17-23.)
Stormwater service charges levied pursuant to this ordinance may be collected by Utility Billing. Notwithstanding other provisions of the Maumee Codified Ordinances, the City Administrator or his/her Designee shall make and enforce such rules and regulations as deemed necessary for the safe, economical, and efficient management and protection of the City's stormwater system; for the construction and use of storm sewers and connections to the stormwater system consistent with policies established by the Maumee City Council; and for the regulation collection, rebating and refunding of such stormwater charges.
(Ord. 068-2022. Passed 1-17-23.)
A Non-residential property owner may challenge the ERU multiple assigned to his/her property by filing an appeal with the City Administrator for adjustment thereof, stating in writing the grounds for the appeal. The City Administrator, or designee, shall consider the appeal and determine whether an adjustment of the ERU multiple for any such lot or parcel is necessary, and adjust such ERU multiple if appropriate. A Non-residential property owner has thirty days in which to file an appeal of the ERU or an amended ERU multiple assigned to their property to the City Administrator. (Ord. 068-2022. Passed 1-17-23.)
Each stormwater service charge rendered under or pursuant to this ordinance shall be made a lien upon the corresponding lot, parcel of land, building or premises that contribute stormwater directly or indirectly to the stormwater system of the City, and, if the same is not paid within sixty days after it shall be due and payable, it shall be certified to the Lucas Auditor, who shall place the same on the tax duplicate of said County with the interest and penalties allowed by law and be collected as other taxes are collected.
(Ord. 068-2022. Passed 1-17-23.)
Increase adjustments (debit) can be made to non-residential service charges due to property owners adding additional impervious area such as rooftops, parking lots, driveways and walkways. Decrease (credit) adjustments can be made to non- residential service charges by parcels owners performing activities that reduce the impact of stormwater runoff to the stormwater system. These adjustments can be made by the City Administrator or the administrator's designee.
(Ord. 068-2022.. Passed 1-17-23.)
Stormwater charges shall be assessed monthly for all properties. Stormwater charges shall be billed with the utility bills.
Each charge levied by or pursuant to this chapter shall be made a lien upon the corresponding lot, land or premises served. If the charge is not paid as required, it shall be certified to the Auditor of Lucas County, Ohio who shall place that amount on the tax duplicates of the County, with interest and penalties allowed by law, and collect it as other taxes are collected.
The funds received from the collection of the stormwater service charges as defined in this Chapter shall be deposited in the stormwater enterprise fund.
(Ord. 068-2022. Passed 1-17-23.)