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• • AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO PROTECT AND MANAGE THE VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATERSHED THIS AMENDMENT is made and entered into as of the last date of execution by and between the participating units of local government of the cities of Gem Lake, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake and the Township of White Bear (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Members "); and WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that it is reasonable, appropriate and in the best interests of the public to amend the Agreement as hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, said Agreement is amended, as follows: 1. Section VI is amended by adding new Subdivision 24 as follows: Subdivision 24. Storm Sewer Utility. 1) The Board may establish, operate and fund a storm sewer utility in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 444.075 and subject only to the limitations thereof and of this Agreement. The utility may include all storm sewer systems and facilities including ditch systems transferred to the Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.211, Subd.1(a)(4), drainage systems conveying surface water between Member jurisdictional boundaries and any other activities and facilities authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 444.075. 2) The Board may enter into such contracts with Members, other units of government or other parties as the Board deems reasonable and necessary for the operation of the storm sewer utility, including but not limited to, contracts for construction, operation, repair and maintenance of facilities, and for collection of storm sewer charges. 3) The Board may not establish rates at an amount that will result in annual charges of more than the Total Maximum Utility Charges without the consent of a majority of the Members by resolution by their governing bodies. The Total Maximum Utility Charges for 2008 are $400,000; for 2009 is $425,000; for 2010 is $450,000 and, for 2011 is $475,000. 4) The Board may set and collect fees and charges for expenses of the utility in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 444.075. • 5) The Board may adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the operation of the storm sewer utility.