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Council Member Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 92 -70 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT CHARGES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES MINNESOTA: WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is in the process of preparing a Local (Surface) Water Management Plan for the purposes of managing the requirements of the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act and other needs created by development in the City, WHEREAS, development of new land areas has an effect on the functioning and balance of the surface water drainage system, WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to maintain a Surface Water Management Fund to meet Administrative, Planning, Ponding, Mitigation, and Water Quality needs of Surface Water and Wetland management imposed by both State of Minnesota and Federal Government regulations and legislation, • WHEREAS, estimated costs have been determined for Administration, Planning, Ponding, Mitigation, and Water Quality needs, WHEREAS, it is necessary to develop a revenue source to meet the needs of this funding, WHEREAS, it is necessary to set rates to provide for the participation of developing properties in maintaining the Surface Water Management Fund, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: A. Six levels of charges are established by this Resolution. These levels are established to allow a project or a developer to earn credits toward satisfying components of the six levels for work done. Maximum credit for any component may not exceed the value of that component at the appropriate applied rate. Subwatershed channels and ponds eligible for credit are identified on the City subwatershed drainage map. Local ponds, channels, and storm sewers are at the cost of the project or development. Water Quality projects will be identified by the Water Quality Task Force in response to governmental regulations and legislation and needs of the City. B. The Surface Water Management charges set by this resolution shall be imposed: