HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-070 Council ResolutionCouncil 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:
1. On new plats, or developing commercial,
industrial and institutional parcels of
property.
2. On previously platted but underdeveloped
property as a condition to the City allowing
the construction of roads or installation of
public utilities.
3. On storm sewer improvement projects.
C. The Surface Water Management charges shall be:
1. Type I - Single-family and Two-family Lots:
2. Type II - Multiple Family Lots
3. Type III - Commercial/Industrial/
Institutional Property
4. Unplatted Property - To be determined by
the City Engineer based upon he amount of
runoff generated, based upon the type of
present and future property use.
D. Six levels of charges are set by this Resolution
Rates are in dollars per square foot.
Land Use Type
I II III
1. Administration by City Officials $ 0.01 $ 0.014 $ 0.015
2. Local(Surface)Water Management Plan .03 .040 .045
3. Subwatershed Hydrologic Planning .005 .007 .008
4. Subwatershed Channels/Culverts/Trunks .028 .038 .042
5. Subwatershed Ponding .01 .014 .015
6. Water Quality Projects .01 .014 .015
TOTAL $ 0.093 $ 0.127 $ 0.140
E. These rates will be adjusted annually by proportional
application of the ENR Index.
F. This policy will go into effect immediately upon
passage of this resolution by the City Council.
G. This Resolution shall be updated from time to time to
reflect a shifting of costs from one level to another or
overall increased costs.
Adopted by the Council this 26t4lay of May
1992.
Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor
Marilyn GAnderson, Clerk -Treasurer
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Neal and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Neal, Kuether, Reinert,
Elliott.
The following voted against same: Bergeson.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted:
REF:DS23.mkw 5/20/92