A. The U.S. EPA's national pollutant discharge elimination system ("NPDES") permit program ("program") administered by the Iowa department of natural resources ("IDNR") requires that cities meeting certain demographic and environmental impact criteria obtain from the INDR an NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) (the "MS4 permit"). The city is subject to the program and is required to obtain, and has obtained, an MS4 permit. The city's MS4 permit is on file at the office of the city clerk and is available for public inspection during regular office hours.
B. As a condition of the city's MS4 permit, the city is obliged to develop, implement and enforce a postconstruction stormwater management ordinance.
C. No state or federal funds have been made available to assist the city with inspections, monitoring activities and/or enforcing the program. Accordingly, the city shall fund its inspections, monitoring and enforcement responsibilities entirely by fees imposed on the owners of properties, which are made subject to the program by virtue of state and federal law, and/or other funding sources. Fees shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 5030, 2-21-2011)