The City finds and declares that absent effective maintenance, operation, regulation, and control; existing stormwater drainage conditions in all areas within the City constitute a potential hazard to the health, safety and general welfare of the City. The City Council further finds that natural and manmade stormwater facilities and conveyances constitute a stormwater drainage system and that effective improvement, regulation and control of stormwater though formation, by the City, of a stormwater management utility is required. (Ord. 08-18 (part), 2008)