§ 81.06. Review of storm sewer system charge.

(a)

Property owners may seek review of their storm sewer system charge by filing a written request for review with the department of public works. The request must be filed within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the annual bill and shall set forth the particular grounds upon which the review is sought.

(b)

Grounds for review are limited to questions relating to the city's determination of the parcel's area and its determination of the parcel's hydrological response established as part of the storm sewer system rate. Any person who fails to file the request for review within the thirty-day time period shall be barred from raising these issues in any other proceeding.

(c)

The council, by resolution and upon the recommendation of the director of public works shall adopt guidelines and policies for the review of these petitions. The director shall follow these guidelines and policies and consider all pertinent data including that provided by the property owner before making a determination of the merits of each petition.

(d)

The payment of the annual storm system charge shall not be deferred when a property owner files a petition for review. The property owner shall pay the annual charge when due, and if not so paid, certification and collection shall be made pursuant to section 81.07. Upon the director's determination of the merits of the petition any adjustments or credits shall be paid or refunded without interest.

(Ord. No. 17359, 6-3-86; C.F. No. 03-595, § 1, 7-9-03)