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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011997 - 1997-188 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on April 22, 1997 by the following note: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla, DeSaulnier NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 97/188 SUBJECT: ESTABLISH THE RATE PER EQUIVALENT RUNOFF UNIT FOR FY 1997-98 AND REQUEST THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO ADOPT AN ANNUAL PARCEL AS SES SMENT FOR DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE AND THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PROGRAM 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 did apply for, and did receive, a NPDES permit which requires the implementation of selected Best Management Practices to minimize or eliminate pollutants from entering stormwaters; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the COUNTY to utilize funds recei=ved 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 (DISTRICT) has completed the process for formation of a SUA, including the adoption of the Stormwater Utility Assessment Drainage Ordinance NO. 93-47; and WHEREAS, The SUA and Program Group Costs Payment agreement between COUNTY and DISTRICT requires that COUNTY annually, by May 1, determine the rate to be assessed to a single Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU)for the forthcoming fiscal year in the unincorporated County. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the COUNTY Board of Supervisors of the COUNTY of CONTRA COSTA does determine that the rate to be assigned to a single ERU for FY 1997-98 shall be set at $16.20. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the COUNTY Board of Supervisors does hereby request the DISTRICT to adopt SUA levies based on said amount. illi!1AM�i iYi illd a011M1�' if Eakin wW lnW*d on ft nWgA1i Ci"b Orig. Dept.: Public Works(FC) of an On date shovm Contact: Linda Bulkeley (510)313-2238PWOMMOR Cl*rk©I . cc: M. Kubicek,Public Warks a&'*W b=am "dMk**M r i M.Hollingsworth,Public works Doper M. Morton,Public Works LMB:cl g:lfldctl\Linda\bo\Adoptuac RESOLUTION NO. 97/188 V TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: April 22, 1997 SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION REQUESTING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ADOPT ANNUAL PARCEL ASSESSMENT FOR CLEAN WATER PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)6 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: ADOPT attached resolution establishing equivalent runoff unit(ERU) rate of$16.20 for unincorporated County areas and requesting the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to adopt an annual parcel assessment for drainage maintenance and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES). II. FinanclalImoact: No impact to the General Fund.The 1997-1996 rate per ERU is the same as that set for fiscal year 1996- 1997. Therefore, there will be no change in rate for unincorporated County property owners. The unincorporated area of Contra Costa County will produce approximately $1,580,000 which will be used to implement the unincorporated County's Clean Water Program. Ili. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The Clean Water Program consists of the County, Contra Costa cities and the Flood Control District working together to reduce or prohibit 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, known at the federal level as the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program(NPDES)for Municipal Stormwater Owners, is in its fourth year. In order to meet the Act's requirements, Clean Water Program participants developed a Stormwater Management Plan stipulating a set of activities that must be performed over a five year period. The activities are outlined in a permit with the California Regional Water Quality Control Boards and are paid for with a parcel assessment called the stormwater utility fee. Adoption of the attached resolution will begin the annual process of assessment adoption. Continued on Attachment: - x SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON ))g°(7 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER II bftM OV ft k i blit Old illlfl e�of Ion se� l lir and Nlb 0 ell thb mintry� q�� �M 01&VWVAM dritsduu s . 1991 L w� CIS t ttxr VCi E OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS{ABSENT _ ) w t AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LMBIcl G:%fldctNindalbo= Orig. Div: Public Works(FCE) Contact: Linda Bulkeley, 313-2238 cc: County Administrator Public Works, Flood Control ANNUAL PARCEL ASSESSMEN) FOR CLEAN WATER PROGRAM Page Two April 21, 1996 Each year by May 1, every city and the County determine the rate to be charged within their jurisdiction. The Board of Supervisors is being asked to set a rate of$16.20 for one equivalent runoff unit in the unincorpo- rated County areas and to request the Flood Control District(District)to adopt the stormwater utility fee. The District is the only entity under state law with legal authority to assess this particular assessment. The Public Works Department coordinates the Clean Water 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 flood control channels and creeks. Targeted street sweeping throughout the County. Work with County Building Inspectors and construction companies/contractors to reduce construction contaminants, such as paint, cement, oilNuels, 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 pesticide/herbicide use and their proper disposal. 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. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: If the rate per ERU is not set for the coming fiscal year, funds will not be available for implementation of the Clean Water Program. 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.