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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For the Council Meeting of August 4, 1998 FTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CIN C CIL APPROVAL: HENRY T. GARCIA, CIN MANAGE FROM: THOMAS K. CLARKE, UTILITY DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BASIC F E FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT & THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CHARGE DATE: JULY 29, 1998 BACKGROUND: In October, 1990 the County of San Bernardino, Flood Control District was issued a five year NPDES Stormwater Permit, with 16 incorporated cities as co -permittees. On October 4, 1994, Council approved the City's participation in a County -wide NPDES Stormwater Assessment. The fees collected this year will fund a proposed budget which includes the City's operational costs for street sweeping, storm drain cleaning, roadway maintenance and litter control, two new street sweepers, and two trucks. The total cost of the FY97-98 NPDES Stormwater Program is $878,890. The five year permit took effect in October, 1995 and will end in October, 2000. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: This amendment affects only the parcel descriptions. Parcels previously absent in land use definitions are now present in the City, and are included in the designated land use groups. The public hearing will include the plan to address the Notice of Violation issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board for the NPDES Stormwater Program, and the budget highlights that demonstrate the resources dedicated to the compliance plan. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The NPDES Stormwater Program is a part of the Federal Clean Water Act, and is intended to improve the Nation's waterways. Compliance with the NPDES Stormwater requirements is mandated by the Federal Government, with the State Regional Water Quality Control Board enforcing the requirements. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost to the City's residents and businesses is the same as last year. The revenue is used to fund the City's NPDES Stormwater program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council adopt the attached Resolution Amending the Basic Fee for Stormwater Management and Stormwater Management Charge as set by the Colton Municipal Code, Chapter 14.01. Report Prepared By : Lorraine June Page 1 of 1 Item # 2