The City Council finds that the establishment of a storm water utility system is necessary in order to decrease drainage related damage to public and private property; to promote the safety of public roads and rights-of-way, to further storm water management within the city; to address drainage issues related to new developments within the city; to minimize water quality degradation and soil erosion and sedimentation; to minimize adverse impacts on property owners adjacent to developing and developed land to minimize damage to existing street pavement; to reduce street maintenance and repair costs; to encourage the construction of permanent-type pavements; to preserve the quality of natural waters in the flathead basin; and to dispose of storm water which might otherwise collect and provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects.
(Ord. 2009-04, passed 9-14-2009)