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. THE FEES ASSESSED MAY
NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OF THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (62 STAT. 1155, 33
U.S.C. § 1251 ET SEQ.), AND FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS GOVERNING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT FACILITIES, SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT PLANS, AS
SPECIFIED IN 40 CFR 122.26 (RELATING TO STORM WATER DISCHARGES
(APPLICABLE TO STATE NPDES PROGRAMS, SEE § 123.25)) . 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:
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