§ 15-465. Established.

(a)

There is hereby established a stormwater utility, which shall be the operational means of implementing the county's stormwater management system. The stormwater utility shall place emphasis on achieving maximum economic efficiency through identifying programs and funding sources which are complementary to other regional state and federal programs. The stormwater utility director shall be responsible for administration of the stormwater utility.

(b)

The stormwater utility shall provide stormwater management services to the stormwater service area. All or any portion of the stormwater service cost may be funded from the proceeds of stormwater assessments.

(c)

The stormwater utility may also acquire and construct capital facilities for stormwater management. The cost of such facilities shall be funded from sources other than proceeds of the stormwater assessments.

(Ord. No. 96-20, § 2.01, 7-23-96)