Subject to the supervision and authority of the City Manager and Director, the Utility shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) Preparation of plans for Stormwater Management Services and Stormwater Management Facilities and betterments to the Stormwater Management System.
(B) Administer the acquisition, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the Stormwater Management Facilities.
(C) Review, inspect, approve, and deny plans and permits for extensions to the Stormwater Management Facilities.
(D) Promulgation of regulations for the use of the Stormwater Management System, including provisions for enforcement of such regulations.
(E) Advise the City Council and other City departments on matters relating to the Stormwater Management Services and Stormwater Management Facilities, including procedures, regulations and criteria by which new development permits within the City are approved for compliance with stormwater management regulations.
(F) Development of budgets and recommendations on the establishment and adjustment of Stormwater Charges, which shall be submitted to City Council for approval, to fund Stormwater Management Services and Stormwater Management Facilities.
(G) Evaluation of water quality concerns for discharges to the Stormwater Management System.
(H) Performance of all normal utility functions to include construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's Stormwater Management System, including, but not limited to, the hiring of staff, the selection of special consultants, the entering into contracts for services and construction of facilities, and the handling of purchase, lease, sale or other rights to property for the Stormwater Management System; all consistent with the personnel and procurement requirements of the City.
(I) Apply for and pursue federal, state, local, and private grants or revolving funds to provide needed Stormwater Management Services and Stormwater Management Facilities.
(J) Apply for, implement, and monitor required City permits relating to the Stormwater Management System, including any required water quality monitoring and water quality programs.
(K) Administer, interpret, and enforce this subchapter and all regulations and procedures adopted relating to the design, construction, maintenance, operation, and alteration of the Stormwater Management Services and Stormwater Management Facilities.
(Ord. 2010-33, passed 8-17-10; Am. Ord. 2011-62, passed 12-1-11; Am. Ord. 2020-29, passed 7-2-20)