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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: AUGUST 9, 1994
SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLEAN WATER RESPONSIBILITIES TO BETHEL
ISLAND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to begin negotiations with Bethel Island Municipal Improvement
District (BIMID) regarding sharing of Contra Costa County Clean Water Program activities.
Il. Financial Impact:
None to General Fund. The Contra Costa County Clean Water Program is funded by the Flood Control
District Stormwater Utility Assessments.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
BIMID has requested authority and funding to implement Contra Costa County Clean Water Program
activities for Bethel Island. Under existing procedures, Program activities for the unincorporated area
are provided by County staff. BIMID is already cleaning drainage ditches and appears capable of
performing other stormwater pollution control services needed for the Clean Water Program. The closed
drainage system and central pumping of runoff back to the river are unique characteristics of Bethel
Island which may merit an exception to normal procedures.
Program staff and BIMID need to identify all relevant activities and determine which ones meet the
requirements of the County's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The
Contra Costa County Clean Water Program was established to meet federal clean water regulations.
The NPDES permit outlines the activities to be performed in Contra Costa cities and the unincorporated
area to ensure protection of water quality.
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON AUG -4 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
I hereby oeRiy that this is a true and Correctc*pyM
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of SupeM�rs an the'me
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ATTESTED: Alf l 3 q �y y�
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS of Supervisors and County Administrator
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Orig. Div: Public Works(FCE)
Contact: M. Morton, 313-2285
cc: Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District
TRANSFER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLEAN WATER RESPONSIBILITIES
TO BETHEL ISLAND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AUGUST 9, 1994
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III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: (Continued)
In addition to listing what practices to follow, the NPDES permit requires reporting of the
Program's effectiveness in preserving or increasing water quality in Contra Costa County.
Therefore, before responsibilities are transferred to BIMID, a means of assessing an activities'
contribution towards water quality must be in place. Reports of work performed, quantity and
composition of waste diverted to recycling centers, landfills and other sites will be needed in order
for Program staff to complete annual reports to state and federal regulators.
Funding of the NPDES Program comes from a stormwater utility fee paid by property owners.
Cities have agreed to spend a portion of their stormwater utility fees on activities done by County
Program staff of benefit to the entire County. County staff and BIMID need to negotiate the
distribution of the approximately$30,000 of stormwater utility fee revenue generated from Bethel
Island. Generally, 20% of a jurisdiction's Clean Water Program monies are spent on countywide
activities. If 20% of the monies generated in Bethel Island remain with Program staff, then
approximately $25,400 would be available for BIMID to spend on island specific projects.
An agreement stating duties to be performed by BIMID and the amount of compensation will be
forthcoming. County staff will monitor BIMID activities and continue to provide Program services
when it is efficient to do so, such as reporting to state and federal agencies.
IV. Consequences of Negative Action:
Lack of coordination between County staff and BIMID may lead toduplication of stormwater
pollution control functions. Monitoring and reporting on BIMID activities by Program staff will not
be available to guarantee that services comply with NPDES permit requirements. Finally, BIMID
will not receive reimbursement for the costs of providing ongoing stormwater pollution control
activities.