(A) Maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities located on private property shall be the responsibility of the owner of that property. Before a permit is obtained from the city, the applicant shall ensure that covenants are placed upon the property, guaranteeing that the applicant and all future owners of the property will maintain its stormwater drainage system. The covenants shall specifically authorize representatives of the city to enter onto the property, at all reasonable times, for the purpose of inspections and maintenance of the drainage system. The covenants shall also include a schedule for regular maintenance of each aspect of the property’s stormwater drainage system and shall provide for access to the system for inspection by authorized personnel of the city. In the event that an inspection by the city reveals that the private stormwater drainage facilities are not properly maintained, the city may require that proper maintenance be performed. The Superintendent of City Services shall notify the property owner to make any necessary corrections within 30 calendar days of this notification. If the corrections are not made within this time period, the city may have the necessary work completed and assess the cost to the property owner, in a manner approved by the City Attorney.
(B) The private property owner may, after approval by the Superintendent of City Services, assign the owner’s maintenance responsibilities and duties under the terms of the covenants to a third party, such as a property owners’ association, or other competent agency. When such an assignment is made, the entity undertaking the maintenance responsibility shall show evidence of financial ability to provide any maintenance required.