5.3. SR 08-16-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The second model focuses on Compliance & Enforcement. This model also requires the adoption or change in the City's existing ordinance to address erosion, sediment control, and/or stormwater management. The ordinance will need to have language to allow for administrative enforcement tools such as "stop work" orders. The funding for this model will go to ~re~ where r~pid growth ~nd development ~re ~lre~dy imp~ctin~ water quality. The City has been doing inspections of all construction sites but with the rapid growth and limited staff resources, keeping up on the inspections has been a challenge. I have been working on developing the proposal for this model. The third model focuses on Education & Assistance. This model will test the effectiveness of providing stormwater technical assistance, problem solving, and education to the construction industry in a proactive manner, so as to improve and expand understanding of, and increase compliance with NPDES/SDS Stormwater Permits. LGUs chosen for this model would include organizations located in high growth areas, where construction activities are intense and stormwater from these sites may discharge directly to impaired waters or special waters. I have been involved with several trainings focused on the construction industry however, additional training is required to increase the compliance with the NPDES permit. I have also been working on developing the proposal for this model. All three of the models focus on areas which the City is required to do as part of the NPDES permit regardless of receiving this funding. However, receiving this funding will ensure that the City implements them on schedule. Partnering with the MPCA will also ensure that the goals are accomplished in an approved manner Recommendation The grant application is due on August 20, 2004 and part of the grant application requires a letter of support from the appropriate council that supports entering into a joint powers agreement with the MPCA for this project. I am recommending that the City Council sign a letter of support to enter into a two-year Pilot Project with the MPCA to help implement the City's stormwater inspection program. I have attached a letter from the Council to sign as well as an example of the Joint Powers Agreement for the Compliance and Enforcement Model. The additional funding this would provide would greatly help the City improve on their NPDES permit. I will be present at the meeting to answer any questions. Thank you.