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<br />Executive Summary <br /> <br /> <br />Streetjlooding in Clifton Village South, <br />July, 1999 <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED APPROACH <br /> <br />1. To determine a true level of funding, and a timeframe required to address valley-wide <br />drainage needs, flood plain majlping and drainage basin planning studies are needed to <br />identify hazards, possible improvements and an acceptable level of service. <br /> <br />2. A valley-wide Drainage Authority, established by contract among the participating <br />governmental entities, is a logical and legal organizational structure to address valley-wide <br />problems and needs. Elected officials should define the contract terms of any proposed <br />Drainage Authority such that adequate valley-wide representation is maintained and a <br />Drainage Authority powers are limited. Possible limitations include the following: <br /> <br />a. Fees and rates <br /> <br />b. Powers and activities <br /> <br />c. Initial and future activities <br /> <br />d. Expansion and contraction of boundaries <br /> <br />3. A Water Activity Enterprise (i.e., a Stormwater Utility), established by a Drainage Authority <br />and charging a drainage fee to all properties within the authority boundary, is the most <br />equitable and stable source of potential funding for valley-wide stormwater activities. <br /> <br />URS <br /> <br />T:\PROJECTS\22236022_ GRAND_ VALlEY\SU8_00l6.0_PROJ_DELlVlFINAL REPORnFINAL. REPT REV 4.DOC\9-JUL-03\\ ES- 5 <br />