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FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: April 20, 1999
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION REQUESTING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ADOPT ANNUAL
PARCEL ASSESSMENT FOR THE COUNTY'S CLEAN WATER PROGRAM
SPECIE€C REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMERDATION(S)&ETCKGRQUNC)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).Resclution No. 99/192
If. Financial Impact:
No impact to the General Fund. The 1999-2000 rate per ERU is the same as that set for fiscal year
1998-1999. Therefore, there will be no change in rate for unincorporated County property owners. The
unincorporated area of Contra Costa County will produce approximately $1,600,000 which will be used
to implement the unincorporated County's Clean Water Program.
Continued on Attachment: x SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): 6v
ACT#ON OF BOARD ON April 20, 1999 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER--
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS ATTESTED: April 20, 1999
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT )
AYES: NOES: PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
ABSENT: ABSTAIN- Supervisors and County Administrator
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By , Deputy
Orin. Div: Public Works (FCE)
Contact.Linda Bulkeley, (925)313-2238
cc: County Administrator
Public Works, Flood Control
ANNUALPARCELASSESSMENT
FOR THE COUNTY'S CLEAN WATER PROGRAM
Page Two
April 2€3, 1999
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The Clean Water Program consists of the County, Centra Costa cities and the Flood Control District working
together to 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, known at the federal level as the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System Program (NPDES) for Municipal Stormwater Owners, is in its sixth year. The Clean Water Program
participants developed a Stormwater Management Plan stipulating a set of activities that must be performed
to meet the Clean Water Act requirement. 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.
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 County storm drain systems, flood
control channels and creeks.
Targeted street sweeping throughout the County.
Work with County Building and Public Works inspectors and construction compan iesfcontractors 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, i.e. no dumping down the storm drain.
Educate County Engineers and Maintenance staff on flood control design, construction, and
maintenance practices that protect water quality and preserve natural watershed habitats.
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.
ISP. Conseguences 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
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.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on April 20, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia, uilkena, Gerber, DeSaulnier and Canciamilla
NOES: stone
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 99/ 192
SUBJECT: ESTABLISH THE RATE PER EQUIVALENT RUNOFF UNIT FOR
STOR'VIWATER UTILITY AREA 17(UNINCORPORATED COUNTY)FISCAL
YEAR 1999-00 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 TNPDES
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 ERCT for
Fiscal Year 1999-00 shall be set at $16.20.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the COUNTY Board of Supervisors does hereby
request the DISTRICT to adopt SUA 17 levies based on said amount.
Originator: Public Works(FC)
Contact: Linda Bulkeley (925) 313-2238
c: D. Eckerson, Public Works
T. Williams, Public Works
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RESOLUTION NO. 99/192
I hereby cel-fy that this is a true and correct
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