Powers, duties and responsibilities.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 13-41-3
in effectSec. 13-41-3. - Powers, duties and responsibilities.
The stormwater enterprise fund shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. Prepare ordinances as needed to implement this chapter and forward the ordinances to the city council for consideration and adoption, and adopt such regulations and procedures as are required to implement this chapter and carry out its duties and responsibilities;
B. Prepare and administer an adjustment and credit manual to set guidelines under which the city will grant adjustments and credits to stormwater user fees;
C. Administer and enforce this chapter and all ordinances, regulations and procedures adopted relating to the design, construction, maintenance, operation and alteration of the stormwater drainage system, including but not limited to the quantity, quality and/or velocity of the stormwater conveyed thereby;
D. Prepare and revise a comprehensive drainage and flood protection plan for periodic review and adoption by the city council;
E. Establish and enforce regulations to protect and maintain water quality within the system in compliance with water quality standards established by state, regional and/or federal agencies as adopted or amended;
F. Prepare an annual operating budget for the enterprise fund and make recommendations regarding the financing of the cost of extending, maintaining, and replacing the system.
(Ord. No. 5135, § 1(part), 2005)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13PUSE_CH13-41STENFU_S13-41-3PODUREFetched: 10/28/2026