A. All areas within the city limits of the city are hereby declared and designated as a stormwater drainage system district within the meaning and intent of, and for the purposes authorized by, section 384.84 of the code of Iowa. Said district shall be governed by a stormwater management authority.
B. In furtherance of the purposes for which a stormwater drainage system district is authorized, and to protect and promote the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience of the city and its citizens, user fees shall be levied upon and collected from the owners of all real estate that discharges stormwater, directly or indirectly, to the stormwater drainage system.
C. The city council shall be the governing body of the stormwater management authority, and the authority shall be under the direction, management and control of the city engineer. The city engineer shall oversee the daily operation of the stormwater management authority, shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and all other ordinances adopted under this chapter, and shall carry out the policy directives of the city council acting in its role as governing body of the stormwater management authority. (Ord. 4980, 12-14-2009)