§ 74-158. Duties.

The utility, under the direction of the director thereof, shall have the power to:

(1)

Prepare regulations as needed to implement this article, and forward the same to the city council for consideration and adoption, and adopt such procedures as are required to implement such regulations or carry out other responsibilities of the utility.

(2)

Administer the acquisition, design, construction, maintenance and operation of the utility system, including capital improvements designated in the comprehensive drainage plan.

(3)

Administer and enforce this article and all regulations and procedures adopted relating to the design, construction, maintenance, operation and alteration of the stormwater system including, but not limited to, the quantity, quality and/or velocity of the stormwater conveyed thereby.

(4)

Inspect private systems as necessary to determine the compliance of such systems with this Code and any regulations adopted under this chapter.

(5)

Advise the city council, city manager and other city departments on matters relating to the utility.

(6)

Prepare and revise a comprehensive drainage plan for adoption by the city council at least every five years.

(7)

Review plans, approve or deny, inspect and accept extensions to the system.

(8)

Establish and enforce regulations to protect and maintain water quality within the stormwater and surface water system in compliance with water quality standards established by state and/or federal agencies as now adopted or hereafter amended.

(9)

Analyze the cost of services and benefits provided, and the system and structure of fees, charges, fines and other revenues of the utility annually to ensure an equitable, adequate and stable utility rate and fee structure and to achieve a stable financial position for the utility.

(Code 1981, § 20-107)