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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)&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. Financial Impact:
No impact to the General Fund. The 1997-1998 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.
III. 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.
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
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Contact: Linda Bulkeley, 313-2238
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Public Works, Flood Control
ANNUALPARCELASSESSMENT
FOR CLEAN WATER PROGRAM
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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, 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 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.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on April 22, 1997 by the following vote:
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
ASSESSMENT 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 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 (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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97/188