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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 01232007 - C.5 a� V Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - - FROM: 1VIAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR gi � =-- '< CostaC . x�•,,_� •�"'. 1404x" DATE: JANUARY 23, 2007 oo' Y -GAti� County Cour SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Requesting the Flood Control and Water Conservation District to Adopt an Annual Parcel Assessment for the County's Watershed Program,Countywide,as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Stormwater Utility Area 17 Funds) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: ADOPT Resolution 2007// establishing an equivalent runoff unit (ERU) rate of$30 for Stormwater Utility Area 17(Unincorporated County)and requesting the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District) ADOPT an annual parcel assessment for drainage maintenance and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program for unincorporated areas. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: El SIGNATUR�Vai��A�V�� RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOf(IMENUXTION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S):aL,1_14 zlal �� ACTION OF BOA N C G,CL1;e O&Y 004�ftROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON UNANIMOUS(ABSENT �•J�Cj ) MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE AYES: NOES: DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Contact: Greg Connaughton(925)313-2271 GC:LM:cw G:\FIdCtI\Board Ordcrs 2005 Onward\2007 BO\SUA17 Adopt ERU Rate BO 1-23- ATTESTED 1/ 07.doc JOHN CULLEN, E OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS cc: County Administrator County Counsel County Auditor Controller Public Works BY: DEPUTY R.Lierly,County Watershed Program ff L.Martinez,Accounting SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Requesting the Flood Control and Water Conservation District to Adopt an Annual Parcel Assessment for the County's Watershed Program, Countywide, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Stormwater Utility Area 17 Funds) DATE: January 23, 2007 PAGE: 2 of 3 FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to the General Fund. The 2007-2008 rate per ERU is the same as that set for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Therefore,there will be no change in rate for Unincorporated County property owners. The unincorporated area of Contra Costa County will produce approximately$2,775,390,which will be used to implement the Unincorporated County's Watershed Program. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND BACKGROUND: The Clean Water Program consists of the County, Contra Costa cities and the Flood Control District working together to prevent,reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollutants into the storm drain system,including creeks and other natural waterways. The Clean Water Program was established in response to changes in the Federal Clean Water Act.The Program is known at the federal level as the NPDES Program for Municipal Stormwater Owners. In order to be in compliance with the current NPDES permit, Clean Water Program participants implement a Stormwater Management Plan stipulating a set of activities and a performance or service level. The Stormwater Management Plan is a major component of the Joint Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit with the California Regional Water Quality Control Boards and is paid for with stormwater utility fee assessments. Adoption of the attached resolution will begin the annual process of assessment adoption. The Board of Supervisors is being asked to set a rate of$30 for one ERU in the Unincorporated County areas and to request that the Flood Control District adopt the stormwater utility assessment. (The Flood Control District is the only entity under state law with legal authority to assess this particular assessment.) The Public Works Department coordinates the County Watershed Program for the County. Examples of how the assessment is being spent in the current year include: General drainage maintenance to remove debris and sediment from County storm drain systems, flood control channels and creeks. Targeted street sweeping throughout the County. Work with County Building Inspection and Public Works inspectors and construction companies/contractors to reduce construction contaminants, such as paint, cement, oil/fuels and soil erosion from entering storm drains and creeks. Encourage Planners and the development community to use new designs that will reduce contaminated stormwater runoff. Educate the public on the benefits of reducing pesticides and other toxic household product use and their proper disposal. Educate County Engineers and Maintenance staff on flood control design and construction and maintenance practices that protect water quality and preserve natural watershed habitats. SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Requesting the Flood Control and Water Conservation District to Adopt an Annual Parcel Assessment for the County's Watershed Program,Countywide,as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Stormwater Utility Area 17 Funds) DATE: January 23, 2007 PAGE: 3 of 3 Inspection of industrial and commercial businesses for evidence that spill prevention, equipment maintenance and cleaning, waste handling and disposal, and other business practices are done in a manner that minimizes stormwater contamination. , Educate marina operators and their marina users through a marina program. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the rate per ERU is not set for the coming fiscal year, funds will not be available for the County's Watershed Program to comply with the Joint Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit. The Regional Water Quality Control Boards have the authority to issue fines of up to $10,000 per day against those municipalities that do not comply with the Permit and fail to implement their Stormwater Management Plans. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution January 23, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: Gioia, liilkema, Bonilla, Glover and Piepho NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 2007/3/ SUBJECT: ESTABLISH the rate per equivalent runoff unit for Stormwater Utility Area 17 (Unincorporated County) for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and request that the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District ADOPT an annual parcel assessment for drainage maintenance and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program, Countywide, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Stormwater Utility Area 17 Funds) The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT; WHEREAS,under Federal Water Pollution Control Act,prescribed discharges of stormwater require a permit from the appropriate California regional water quality board under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)Program; and WHEREAS,the COUNTY of CONTRA COSTA(County)did apply for,and did receive,an NPDES permit,which requires the implementation of selected Best Management Practices(BMPs)to minimize or eliminate pollutants from entering stormwaters; and GC:LM:cw I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an G:1F1dCtKl3oard Orders 2005 Onward action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of \2007 Rcsolutions\SUA 17 Adopt ERU Rate Res 1-23-07.doc Supervisors on the date shown. Originator: Public Works(Flood Control) Contact: Greg Connaughton(925)313-2271 cc: County Administrator County Counsel ATTESTED: a 79 a-alr l/ -ZA �/4A7P' County Auditor Controller JOHN CULLEN,Clerk of the rd of Supervisors and Public Works County Administrator R.Licrly,County Watershed Program L.Martinez,Accounting By ,Deputy RESOLUTION NO. 2007/�� SUBJECT: ESTABLISH the rate per equivalent runoff unit for Stormwater Utility Area 17 (Unincorporated County) for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and request that the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District ADOPT an annual parcel assessment for drainage maintenance and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program, Countywide, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Stormwater Utility Area 17 Funds) DATE: January 23, 2007 PAGE: 2 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the County to utilize funds received from its Stormwater Utility Area(SUA) for implementation of the NPDES Program and drainage maintenance activities; and WHEREAS, at the request of the County, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District) has completed the process for formation of an SUA, including the adoption of the Stormwater Utility Assessment Drainage Ordinance NO. 93-47; and WHEREAS,the Stormwater Utility Area Agreement between the County and the Flood Control District requires that the County determine the rate to be assessed to a single Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) for the forthcoming fiscal year in the unincorporated County; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Supervisors does determine that the rate to be assigned to a single ERU for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 shall be set at $30. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the County Board of Supervisors does hereby request the Flood Control District to adopt SUA.17 levies based on said amount. RESOL 1.1710N NO. 2007 /