§ 24-51.1. Legislative intent; construction.

(1)

The purpose of this article is to implement the provisions of Section 403.0893(1), Florida Statutes, by creating a Countywide stormwater utility and adopting stormwater utility fees sufficient to plan, construct, operate and maintain stormwater management systems set forth in the local program required pursuant to Section 403.0891(3), Florida Statutes.

(2)

This article shall be liberally construed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to effectuate the purposes set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 04-214, §§ 1, 5, 12-2-04)