§ 61-2. Purpose of chapter.

(a)

The purpose of this chapter is to protect, preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city from damage from stormwater runoff and floods; to provide funds necessary for the payment of the cost of the administration, management, operation and maintenance, planning and engineering of improvements that are necessary for the operation of the city's stormwater system and for payment of the cost of construction, reconstruction, enlargement and replacement of any part of the city's stormwater system and appurtenances; for the payment of the principal and interest upon bonds issued and outstanding, and to be issued, for stormwater facilities; and for the acquisition of land for such purposes.

(b)

It is the intent of the city council, in enacting this chapter, to:

(1)

Promote public health, safety and welfare by planning for the movement of emergency vehicles during flooding periods and minimizing flood losses and the inconvenience and damage resulting from uncontrolled and unplanned stormwater runoff in the city;

(2)

Provide for the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance and replacement of the stormwater system as is necessary or desirable to manage storm and flood waters and to provide for the efficient management of the stormwater system;

(3)

Establish a master plan for stormwater and flood management and its implementation, including, without limitation, a coordinated program of creating upstream ponding or temporary detention of stormwaters;

(4)

Establish a stormwater and flood management utility to coordinate, design, construct, manage, operate and maintain the stormwater and flood management system;

(5)

Establish reasonable stormwater and flood management fees based on the use of the stormwater system; and

(6)

Encourage and facilitate urban water resources management techniques, including, without limitation, detention of stormwater and floods, reduction of the need to construct storm sewers, reduction of pollution and enhancement of the environment.

(Ord. No. 120551, § 1, 6-28-12)