HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 Ordinance No. 0481
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 48 COUNCIL BILL NO. 50
SERIES OF 2020 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WINK
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STORM WATER UTILITY AND
ENTERPRISE FUND USER FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 12,
CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4, SUBSECTION E, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE 2000.
WHEREAS, Title 12, Chapter 5 of the Englewood Municipal Code provides for the
collection of a storm drainage service charge for those purposes set forth within Section 4(B);
WHEREAS, Title 12, Chapter 5, Section 4, Subsection E of the Englewood Municipal
Code provides that the Englewood City Council shall establish by ordinance those charges set
forth within the storm water utility and enterprise fund for storm drainage service, with such
charges maintained within the City’s Rate and Fee Schedule.; and
WHEREAS, Title 12, Chapter 5, Section 8 of the Englewood Municipal Code reminds all
property owners that floods from storm water runoff may occasionally occur which exceed the
capacity of storm water facilities constructed and maintained by funds made available under that
Chapter, and that property liable for the fees and charges established by that Chapter will not
always be free from flooding or flood damage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes
adoption of the following storm water utility and enterprise fund fees in accordance with Title 12,
Chapter 5, Section 4, Subsection E of the Englewood Municipal Code 2000 to become effective
January 1, 2021:
STORMWATER FEE BILLING CYCLE
Residential = $30.81 Quarterly
(See 12-5-5(A))
Commercial = $0.0257 per square
foot of impervious surface or $30.81 quarterly, whichever is
greater
Quarterly or Annually
(See 12-5-5(A))
Section 2. Notice of general provisions and findings applicable to interpretation and
application of this Ordinance:
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Applicability of Title 1, Chapter 2, Saving Clause. The provisions of E.M.C. Title 1, Chapter 2,
Saving Clause apply to interpretation and application of this Ordinance, unless otherwise set forth
above, including, but not limited to, the provisions regarding severability, inconsistent ordinances
or code provisions, effect of repeal or modification, and legislation not affected by repeal.
Enforcement. E.M.C. Title 1, Chapter 4, “General Penalty” provisions mandate that except as
otherwise provided within specific Titles, Chapters, or Sections of the Englewood Municipal
Code, the violation of any provisions of the Code, or of any secondary code adopted therein,
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand six hundred and fifty dollars ($2,650.00)
or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three hundred sixty (360) days or by both such fine
and imprisonment.
Safety Clauses. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is
promulgated under the general police power of the City of Englewood, that it is promulgated for
the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the
preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The
City Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper
legislative object sought to be obtained.
Introduced, read in full, and passed on first reading on the 19th day of October, 2020.
Published by Title as a Bill for an Ordinance in the City’s official newspaper on the 22nd
day of October, 2020.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the City’s official website beginning on the 21st
day of October, 2020 for thirty (30) days.
Read by Title and passed on final reading on the 2nd day of November, 2020.
Published by Title in the City’s official newspaper as Ordinance No. 48, Series of 2020,
on the 5th day of November, 2020
Published by title on the City’s official website beginning on the 4th day of November,
2020 for thirty (30) days.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication following final passage.
Linda Olson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk
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I, Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance passed on final reading and published by
Title as Ordinance No. 48, Series of 2020.
Stephanie Carlile
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