Section
7-5-1 Purpose
7-5-2 Definitions
7-5-3 Service area
7-5-4 Operation cost determination
7-5-5 Monthly storm water service charge
7-5-6 Monthly billing
7-5-7 Establishment of fund
7-5-8 Flood insurance
7-5-9 Cooperation with county
7-5-10 Coordination with Montana Department of Transportation
7-5-11 Submission of plans by developers
7-5-12 Responsibility for accepted storm water facilities
7-5-13 Applicability to government entities
7-5-14 Violations
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)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CODE. The City of Ronan Municipal Code.
DEVELOPED PROPERTY. Property which has been altered from its natural state by the addition of any improvements such as buildings, structures or other impervious area.
FEE or STORM WATER UTILITY SYSTEM FEE. The charge established under this chapter, as the same may be amended from time to time, and levied on owners of parcels or pieces of property to fund the costs of operating, maintaining and improving the storm sewer system in the city.
PROPERTY OWNER. The property owner of record as listed in the state assessment roll. A PROPERTY OWNER includes any individual, corporation, firm, partnership or group of individuals acting as a unit, and any trustee, receiver or personal representative.
STORM WATER SYSTEM UTILITY FUND or FUND. The fund created by this chapter to operate, maintain and improve the city’s storm water system.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT. The planning, design, construction, regulation, improvement, repair, maintenance and operation of facilities and programs relating to the storm water system.
STORM WATER SYSTEM. The system or network of storm and surface water management facilities including, but not limited to, curbs, gutters, inlets, conduits, manholes, channels, ditches, drainage easements, retention and detention basin, infiltration facilities and other components as well as all natural waterways.
(Ord. 2009-04, passed 9-14-2009)
The storm water utility system service area shall be:
(A) Inclusive of all property receiving city water or sewer service and located within the corporate boundaries of the city as the same presently exist or may be adjusted from time to time; and
(B) The city reserves the right to plan for drainage improvements outside the service area. The city may also construct storm water improvements out of the service area, when needed as an integral part of the storm drain facilities located within the service area.
(Ord. 2009-04, passed 9-14-2009)
The City Council shall determine the total annual cost of operation and maintenance of the storm water system, including all maintenance, and shall develop an operating plan for the system. The total annual cost of operation and maintenance shall include, but need not be limited to, labor, repairs, equipment replacement, maintenance, necessary modifications, power, sampling, laboratory tests and a reasonable contingency fund.
(Ord. 2009-04, passed 9-14-2009)
For the purpose of paying the cost of operation, maintenance, administration and routine functions of the existing city’s storm water facilities and the operation, maintenance and administration of such future storm water facilities as may be established within, or without, the service area and to pay for the review of sewer plans, and the design, right-of-way acquisition and construction or reconstruction of storm sewer facilities, a monthly storm sewer service charge is imposed and made applicable to all developed property within the city limits. The cost shall be assessed to each parcel in the service area at the rate of $5 per month per water and/or sewer service utility tap.
(Ord. 2009-04, passed 9-14-2009)
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