of the borough available for the purpose.
(b) Assessments.--To the extent that a borough does not
receive assistance from the Federal, State or county government
for the costs and expenses of the work, the borough may assess
the benefited properties located within the drainage area of the
watercourse in accordance with Chapter 21A (relating to
assessments and charges for public improvements).
(c) Fees.--For the purposes of funding the construction,
maintenance and operation of storm water management facilities,
systems and management plans authorized under this chapter, a
borough may assess reasonable and uniform fees based in whole or
in part on the characteristics of the property benefited by the
facilities, systems and management plans. In establishing the
fees the borough may SHALL consider and provide appropriate
exemptions or credits for properties which have installed and
are maintaining storm water facilities that meet best management
practices and are approved or inspected by the borough. The
assessed fees shall be filed with the borough treasurer. An
ordinance shall specify whether payments are to be made by
annual or more frequent installments.
(d) Methods of assessment.--Any fee levied by the borough
can be assessed in one of the following methods:
(1) On all properties in the borough.
(2) On all properties benefited by a specific storm
water project.
(3) By establishing a storm water management district
and assessing the fee on all property owners in the district.
(e) Use.--Any fee collected for the purposes of storm water
management may only be used for the purposes authorized by this
chapter.
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