(1) Service Charge Imposed. A storm water service charge shall be imposed on all persons or premises that contribute to the storm water system or that otherwise use or benefit from the storm water system, and said persons shall be responsible for paying the storm water service charge. All monies received from storm water service charges shall be deposited into the storm water fund.

(2) Service Charge Rates Set by Council Resolution. Storm water service charge rates will be set by Council resolution. The storm water service charge shall be developed and implemented such that it is not a tax subject to the property tax limitation of Article XI, Section 11b of the Oregon Constitution. The City Engineer shall recommend adjustments to the storm water service charge rates to the City Council as it becomes necessary. The City Council shall consider such recommendations and may approve or further adjust the storm water service charges as the Council deems necessary to meet policy objectives, to meet the utility’s revenue requirements, or to meet the overall financial needs of the utility.

(3) Customer Classification. Customer account classification and other storm water charge-related calculations shall be determined by the City Engineer or the duly authorized representative. Any appeal of the City Engineer’s determination shall be made in writing to the City Engineer. Any request for review of the City Engineer’s appeal determination shall be made in writing to the City Manager. The City Manager’s determination will be final. (Ord. 166, passed 12-10-2019)