(a) There shall be levied and imposed upon all premises which use the storm drainage system within the City, just and equitable charges for storm drainage service or subsequent service, maintenance, operation and extension. For such purposes, a Storm Drainage Fund is hereby established.
(b) Such charges shall normally be collected with the monthly utility bills which are sent out to the City's water, sewer, electric and refuse customers. However, the Director of Public Service and Safety shall have authority to establish alternative payment plans and schedules as he or she deems necessary and appropriate for special circumstances.
(c) All such charges shall be placed in the Storm Drainage Fund which shall be used only for the purposes stated herein.
(d) Council finds that property is generally furnished service in proportion to the amount of the property's impervious surface. The amount of impervious surface is judged by the premises usage and size. All residential premises (R-1, R-2, R-3) are to be viewed as receiving comparable benefits. Commercial and industrial premises are furnished service in proportion to their size, which also corresponds to the size of their building and parking area.
(e) Rates shall be maintained and set by action of Council by separate ordinance. Council shall set rates and appropriate funds in such a manner that in no year shall the operating budget of the storm drainage utility show a loss.
(f) The owner of any property subject to a charge provided for herein shall pay the same when due to the City. If any charges due hereunder are not paid when due, the City Auditor shall collect them by actions at law in the name of the City.
(Ord. 94-30. Passed 5-4-94.)