§ 17-71. Established  


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  • Pursuant to the home rule power of article VIII, 2(b), Florida Constitution and F.S. Ch. 166, and the powers granted in the city charter, the city does hereby establish a stormwater drainage utility and declare its intention to acquire, own, construct, equip, operate and maintain open drainage-ways, underground storm drains, equipment and appurtenances necessary, useful, or convenient for a complete stormwater control system; and also including maintenance, extension and reconstruction of the present stormwater control system of the city; to minimize by suitable means such system's adverse effect on the water quality of adjacent lakes; and to seek the cooperation of the county and other municipalities in minimizing the effects of all such systems and other sources of accelerated runoff to flooding and water quality.