Draft chapter 100: Stormwater Utility
§ 100.04 Powers And Duties
The 2026 draft's § 100.04 beside the current code's § 100.04: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Wording changed minor wording (98% same words)
What changed
1. Prepare ordinances as needed to implement this division and forward the ordinances to the Council for consideration and adoption, and adopt such regulations and procedures as are required to implement this chapter and carry out its duties and responsibilities.
2. Administer the design, construction,
3. Administer and enforce this chapter and all ordinances, regulations, and procedures relating to the design, construction, maintenance,
4. Inspect private systems as necessary to determine the compliance of such systems with these chapters and any ordinances or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
5. Review plans, approve or deny,
6. Establish and enforce regulations to protect and maintain water quality within the system in compliance with water quality standards established by State
7. Annually analyze the cost of services and benefits provided, and the system and structure of fees, charges,
Word-level comparison of the current text with the draft's; spacing and paragraph breaks come from the documents' text. Footnotes are left out.
Current code
§ 100.04 Powers And Duties
The City and its designated agents shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities with respect to the storm water utility:
1. Prepare ordinances as needed to implement this division and forward the ordinances to the Council for consideration and adoption, and adopt such regulations and procedures as are required to implement this chapter and carry out its duties and responsibilities.
2. Administer the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the utility system, including capital improvements.
3. Administer and enforce this chapter and all ordinances, regulations, and procedures relating to the design, construction, maintenance, operation and alteration of the utility system, including but not limited to the quantity, quality and/or velocity of storm water conveyed thereby.
4. Inspect private systems as necessary to determine the compliance of such systems with these chapters and any ordinances or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
5. Review plans, approve or deny, inspect and accept extensions to the storm water drainage system.
6. Establish and enforce regulations to protect and maintain water quality within the system in compliance with water quality standards established by State and/or Federal agencies as adopted or amended.
7. Annually analyze the cost of services and benefits provided, and the system and structure of fees, charges, fines and other revenues of the utility, and make recommendations regarding adjustment to such fees, charges, fines and other revenues.
2026 draft
§ 100.04 Powers And Duties
The City and its designated agents shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities with respect to the stormwater utility:
1. Prepare ordinances as needed to implement this division and forward the ordinances to the Council for consideration and adoption, and adopt such regulations and procedures as are required to implement this chapter and carry out its duties and responsibilities.
2. Administer the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the utility system, including capital improvements.
3. Administer and enforce this chapter and all ordinances, regulations, and procedures relating to the design, construction, maintenance, operation, and alteration of the utility system including, but not limited to, the quantity, quality or velocity of stormwater conveyed thereby.
4. Inspect private systems as necessary to determine the compliance of such systems with these chapters and any ordinances or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
5. Review plans, approve or deny, inspect, and accept extensions to the stormwater drainage system.
6. Establish and enforce regulations to protect and maintain water quality within the system in compliance with water quality standards established by State or federal agencies as adopted or amended.
7. Annually analyze the cost of services and benefits provided, and the system and structure of fees, charges, fines, and other revenues of the utility, and make recommendations regarding adjustment to such fees, charges, fines, and other revenues
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Data last updated October 23, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.