Title Page

Introduction

Technical Advisory Committee

FSA Executive Committee

Chapter 1-Why Establish a Stormwater Utility?

Chapter 2-Legal Authority to Establish Stormwater Utilities

Executive Summary


2.1 Home Rule Authority of Local Governments
2.1 Statutory Authority of Local Governments
2.3 Other Statutes
2.4 Fees, Charges Exactions and Special Assessments
2.5 Other Jurisdictions
2.6 Collection Methods

Chapter 3-Gaining Community Acceptance

Executive Summary

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Public Awareness Plan
3.3 Assessing Community Stormwater Needs
3.4 Stormwater Task Force/Stakeholder Process
3.5 Public Opinion Surveys
3.6 Other Public Information Tools
3.7 References

Chapter 4-Rate Structure Fundamentals

Executive Summary

4.1 Rate Structure Fundamentals - What is a Stormwater Utility Rate Structure?
4.2 The Basics of Rate Structures
4.3 Making The Rate Structure Work For You - Toward A Financial Strategy

Chapter 5-Billing Structure and Data Collection Methods

Executive Summary

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Types of Data Needed
5.3 Data Collection Methods
5.4 Database Maintenance
5.5 Costs of Data Collection
5.6 Geographical Information Systems
5.7 References
Appendix A
Appendix B

Chapter 6-Billing, Collection and Enforcement

Executive Summary

6.1 Comparing and Selecting Billing Methods
6.2 User Fees as a Collection Device
6.3 Special Assessments as a Collection Device

Chapter 7-Administration of a Stormwater Utility

Executive Summary

7.1 Staffing The Stormwater Management Function
7.2 Organizational Structures/ Functions
7.3 Some Examples of Local Stormwater Programs
7.4 Importance of Mission Statements
7.5 Other Considerations

Chapter 8-Sources of Technical Assistance

Executive Summary

8.1 Florida Stormwater Association (FSA)
8.2 Other Sources of Assistance and/or Technical Data
8.3 Sources of Funding