12-5-574. Powers; approval of plan non-binding on finances; extension of time for preparing plan.

The district shall promote regional coordination and cooperation through the exercise of the following powers:#

1. (1)

   Development of regional and watershed-specific plans for storm-water management taking into account recommendations developed by the basin advisory councils;#

2. (2)

   Development of regional and watershed-specific plans for waste-water management taking into account recommendations developed by the basin advisory councils;#

3. (3)

   Development of regional and watershed-specific plans for water supply and water conservation taking into account recommendations developed by the basin advisory councils;#

4. (4)

   Development of regionally consistent policies, model ordinances, and minimum standards of performance for local governments relating to the creation and implementation of the plans developed by the district;#

5. (5)

   Development and coordination of an effective regional and watershed-specific water quality monitoring program and development and maintenance of a corresponding data base reflecting available monitoring data;#

6. (6)

   Establishment of education programs on water quality issues and promotion of water conservation;#

7. (7)

   Identification of funding sources, including without limitation federal funding sources for the creation and implementation of plans provided for under this article;#

8. (8)

   Entry into contracts with both public and private parties in connection with the exercise of the powers and duties of the district;#

9. (9)

   Development of measurable short-term and long-term goals for water quality and conservation improvement;#

10. (10)

    Development of a program to identify and implement structural controls and nonstructural controls needed to achieve the goals for water quality and conservation improvement; and#

11. (11)

    Reviewing and reporting on the progress of implementation of the water plans and achievement of the water goals developed pursuant to this article.#

Approval by the district of any storm-water management plan, waste-water management plan, water supply and conservation plan, or other plan pursuant to this article shall not obligate any governing authority comprising a part of the district to provide funding for facilities planned or constructed pursuant to such plans which do not provide services to all or a portion of the population of such governing authority proportionate to any cost allocation.#

No extension of time by the board for preparation of a plan provided for under this article shall exceed six months, nor shall more than one extension be granted for any such plan.#