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Public Hearings 2.

Flood Control District Meeting

Community Development

Meeting Date:: 09/25/2018
Title:: Small MS4 Stormwater Ordinance
Submitted By:: Teresa Vasquez, Community Development
Department:: Community Development
Division:: Highway

Presentation:

PowerPoint

Recommendation:

Approve

Document Signatures:

BOS Signature Required

# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:

NAME
of PRESENTER:

Jackie Watkins, P.E.

TITLE
of PRESENTER:

County Engineer

Mandated Function?:

Federal or State Mandate

Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

Docket Number (If applicable):

Information

Agenda Item Text:

Adopt Ordinance 049-18 governing the discharge of stormwater in Cochise County as required by the Arizona Department of Environmental Control (ADEQ).

Background:

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has determined three areas of unincorporated Cochise County meet the requirements of small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). In September 2016, County obtained permit for the MS4 and ADEQ issued AZPDES Permit No. AZG2016-002. This permit requires the County to adopt a Stormwater Ordinance that authorizes the discharge of stormwater.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

If approved, staff will administer development within affected areas within the new MS4 boundaries.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

Should the item not be approved; the County will be in violation of AZPDES Permit No. AZG2016-002. Subject to a $25,000 per day fine.

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Signed & Recorded Ordinance to Teresa Garcia.

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Year:
One-time Fixed Costs? ($$$):
Ongoing Costs? ($$$):
County Match Required? ($$$):
A-87 Overhead Amt? (Co. Cost Allocation $$$):
Source of Funding?:

Fiscal Impact & Funding Sources (if known):

If approved, there is a $5,000/ year permit fee. Plus $5,000 administrative cost for program review.

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