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• Trunk Storm Sewer/DevelopmentFees. Fees charged to new development that generates runoff can be charged to finance infrastructure needed to serve the development. This is a useful tool in communities that are rapidly developing. • Storm Utility Fee. A utility is a service charge or fee based on usage, similar to the fees charged for sanitary sewer or potable water supply. The fee is typically charged against improved parcels based on the concept of contributors (or users) pay. The rate structure is based on the land use type, density, and parcel size to reflect the typical runoff contributed by a given parcel. In some cases parcels may be eligible for a credit to reduce their fee. • Grants. State grants are available for surface water management and non -point source pollution. However, it is generally not a good financial practice to rely on grants for a service program. This source of revenue is not dependable and requires constant speculation as to its availability. Grants are useful but should only be used to supplement a planned local revenue source. Some of the agencies and programs that may have available grant funds include: — Environmental Protection Agency — Watershed Districts — U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources — Metropolitan Council — Ramsey Conservation District — Minnesota Pollution Control Agency The City currently has a storm drainage utility fee in place which funds storm water management related costs including educational programs, construction of treatment systems throughout the City and maintenance of the overall storm water treatment and conveyance systems including storm sewer maintenance and street sweeping. Using a combination of all available funding sources will be continued in order to fund surface water management activities within Roseville. The charges and fees will be reviewed and adjusted annually to ensure adequate funding for the activities set forth in this plan and those required by law. Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan ROSEV120222 City of Roseville Page 20