This ordinance is being presented to the Council for approval and would amend the Billings Municipal Code by adding Chapter 28, Articles 28-100 through 28-700, containing Sections 28-101 through 28-715. These sections would provide for the regulation of the City's stormwater collection system through the development of a stormwater management program, including issuance and enforcement of private and public construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans to address construction site stormwater, enforcement of adopted Best Management Practice (BMP) construction standards, enforcement of post-construction stormwater BMP maintenance, and the detection and elimination of illicit discharges.  The City Council conducted a public hearing and approved the first reading of this ordinance on February 22, 2010.

The Council may:
1) Approve the ordinance on second reading; or
2) Not approve the ordinance on second reading.

Staff believes it can address the additional workload under this ordinance for the immediate future with existing staff.  Fees, penalties, and additional resource needs will be evaluated and brought to the Council at a future date.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance on second reading amending the BMCC by adding Chapter 28, Articles 28-100 through 28-700, containing Sections 28-101 through 28-715.