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ORDINANCE NO. 529 <br /> PAGE TWO OF FOUR <br /> SECTION II. Definitions. Utility Factor. <br /> (A) Utility Factor. The utility factor is defined as the ratio of runoff volume, in inches, for a <br /> particular land use, to the runoff volume, in inches for an average single-family residential lot, <br /> assuming a 2-inch rainfall and Soil Conservation Service (SCS) "Type B" soil conditions. <br /> (B) Surface Water Management Fee. The surface water management fee is defined as the <br /> quarterly charge developed for each parcel of land pursuant to this Chapter. <br /> (C) Quarterly Surface Water Management Revenue Requirement. The quarterly surface <br /> water management revenue requirement is the estimated quarterly expenditures for planning and <br /> inventories, capital expenditures, personnel, equipment and operation of the surface water utility, in <br /> accordance with established City policy. The quarterly surface water management revenue and <br /> resulting surface water management fees shall be established for a period of time as set by City <br /> Council resolution. <br /> SECTION III. Surface Water Management Fee. <br /> (A) The Surface Water Management Fee shall be determined by first determining the <br /> percentage of total runoff in the City which is attributed to Residential property. The Total Fee for all <br /> Residential property in the City is computed by multiplying the runoff percentage by one-quarter (1/4) <br /> of the annual Surface Water Management Revenue Requirement. The Residential Surface Water <br /> Management Fee, per acre, is determined by dividing the Total Residential Fee by the estimated total <br /> acres of Residential land use in the City. <br /> (B) The Surface Water Management Fee for Residential, Townhomes/condominiums, <br /> Apartments and Mobile Home Parks will be determined on a per-household basis rather than a per <br /> acre basis. The Fee per household is determined by first determining the Total Fee for each land <br /> use. The Total Fee for each land use is determined by multiplying the Total Fee for all Residential <br /> property by the appropriate utility factor based on land use. The Total Fee is then divided by the total <br /> number of households for the particular land use, resulting in cost per household. <br /> (C) The Surface Water Management Fee for parcels, excluding residential shall be defined <br /> as the product of (1) the Residential Surface Water Management Fee (per acre); (2) the appropriate <br /> utility factor based on land use, and (3.) the total acreage of the parcel. <br /> Subdivision 1. Credits. The Council may adopt policies, by resolution, for adjustment of the <br /> surface water management fees. Information to justify a fee adjustment must be supplied by the <br /> property owner. Such adjustments of fees shall not be retroactive unless provided within said <br /> resolution. Credits will be reviewed regularly by a staff committee. <br />