(A) The Board of Public Works and Safety shall have all those powers and duties provided by such boards by IC Titles 8 and 36 and more specifically but not limited to the following:
(1) The power to enter into contracts.
(2) The power to employ professionals.
(3) The power to construct, maintain, and improve the stormwater utility structures.
(4) The power to make plans and recommend ordinances to the Common Council regarding the collection and disposal of stormwater within the city.
(B) The Common Council should have all those powers and duties provided the municipal legislative body by IC Title 36 and more specifically but not limited to the following:
(1) The power to pass ordinances as provided for by Title 36 which impose just, reasonable and equitable fees or service charges for those who utilize the stormwater system and penalties to those who violate provisions of ordinances established for stormwater control and drainage, as provided for in IC 36-9-23-25.
(2) The power to issue bonds and borrow money to acquire real estate, design, plan, construct, maintain and improve stormwater utility structures.
(Ord. 3456, passed 12-19-05)