§ 19-179. Same—Duties and powers.

The stormwater management utility shall have all powers necessary for the exercise of its responsibility for the drainage from all properties within the city, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)

Preparation of plans for improvements and betterments to the stormwater management system.

(2)

Construction of improvements and betterments to the stormwater management system.

(3)

Promulgation of regulations for the use of the stormwater management system, including provisions for enforcement of such regulations.

(4)

Review and approval of all new development permits within the city for compliance with stormwater management regulations included in present city ordinances or ordinances later adopted.

(5)

Performance of routine maintenance and minor improvement to the stormwater management system.

(6)

Establishment of charges for the city's stormwater management system.

(7)

Evaluation of water quality concerns for discharges to the stormwater management system.

(8)

Performance of all normal utility functions to include construction, operation, and maintenance of the city's stormwater management system, including but not limited to, the hiring of staff, the selection of special consultants, the entering into contracts for services and construction of facilities, and the handling of purchase, lease, sale or other rights to property for the stormwater management system.

(9)

Issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of performing those duties as described herein.

(Ord. No. 04O-02-112, § 1, 2-23-04)