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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000429_Gastonia 2020 Annual Report SWMPA_20201109Environmental Quality N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) Stormwater Management Program Assessment 512 N.Salisbury Street , Raleigh NC 27604 Contained In this Report - Permit Number: NCS000429 City of Gastonia Permit Number: NCS000429 Report Number: NCS000429_2020 County: Gaston Region: Mooresville 2020 Background Information sW100010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION sW100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage The City of Gastonia sW100060 Jurisdictional Area (square miles) 50.73 sW100070 Population Permanent 77,273 sW100080 Population Seasonal (if available) NA sW100110 RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION SW100120 Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles) 50.73 SW100130 River Basin(s) NEEL— Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities SW100160 Residential 48 SW100170 Commercial 32 MMMMMEEM SW100180 Industrial 12 Open Space 8 SW100210 Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels? Yes Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located? No Comments: We have many that are mapped, and are actively trying to locate the remaining outfalls and discharge points. SW100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS Page Number: 3 SW100270 "Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. Storm water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water resources they are intended to protect. If you haven't done so already, collect information on your city's receiving waters and what pollutants and sources are impacting those waters. You should also know th various uses of your receiving waters so you can design a program to protect those uses. Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts list( below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. " SW100280 River Basin SW100283 Program 1 SW100290 Receiving Stream Name Catawba SW100300 Stream Segment Catawba Creek SW100310 Water Quality Classification SW100320 Use Support Rating SW100325 TMDL No SW100331 Program 2 SW100332 Receiving Stream Name SW100333 Stream Segment Crowders Creek SW100334 Water Quality Classification C SW100335 Use Support Rating SW100336 TMDL No SW100337 Program 3 SW100338 Receiving Stream Name Catawba SW100339 Stream Segment Duharts SW10033A Water Quality Classification WS-V Page Number: 4 SW10033B Use Support Rating SW10033C TMDL No ���LProgr SW100400 Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4 jurisdictional area. Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map. Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an unnamed tributary to the nearest named downstream receiving water body. SW10033E Receiving Stream Nam Catawba MEL SW10033F Stream Segment Long Creek SW10033G SW 10033H S W 100331 S W 100340 S W 100350 S W 100360 S W 100370 S W 100440 SW 1004 0 SW100460 Water Quality Classification C Use Support Rating TMDL No Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy No Local Water Supply Watershed Program No Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program Yes CAMA Land Use Plan No �Nq River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.html SW100480 303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.htmI SW100490 CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting) SW100500 Do you co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity? No Page Number: 5 SW100510 S W 100550 S W 100560 MA SW100570 If so, provide the name of that entity: NA Other Entity NA Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees? No Comments: NA RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATION Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations? Yes SW100590 If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing SW100610 Element they will implement Management of Construction Site Runoff Contact Person Joseph Alm SW100630 Contact Address 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy SW100640 Contact Telephone Number 704-922-2157 SW100650 Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? Yes SW100660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS SW100700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee NCS000429 SW100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION SW100930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. SW100940 Name Danon Lawson SW 100950 Title Stormwater Administrator SW100960 Street Address 1300 N. Broad St Page Number: 6 SW100970 PO BOX PO BOX 1748 S W 100980 City Gastonia sw100990 State NC SW101000 Zip 28053 SW101010 Telephone 704-869-1013 SW101020 Fax 704-869-1945 SW101030 E-Mail danonl .cityofgastonia.com SW101040 "Permittee's Website" https://www.citvofqastonia.com/stormwater-customer-service.html Comments: Website is available but currently being revamped SW101050 BMPs SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs? No SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs? No SW101080 If yes, please provide a BMP description, measurable goal, and implementation schedule for each new or amended BMP. If further space is needed, attach additional sheets. Page Number: 7 Information specifically regarding the permit SW101460 Permitting Information SW101490 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization? Yes Page Number: 8 Co -Permitting Information SW101570 Contract Operations SW101630 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations (i.e., Transit Authorities, Pesticide Application, Construction Projects, Street Washing, Maintenance of right -a -ways, GIS Mapping, Monitoring, Stream Restorations, Litter or Solid Waste Pickup, Recycling, Household Waste)' Yes Comments: While many of these operations are performed by the City of Gastonia, those operations which are contracted must follow permit guidelines. Page Number: 9 Public Education and Outreach SW101690 Public Education and Outreach SW101700 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be use( the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes Comments: The City of Gastonia has matierial availible for outreach and education explaining common BM Ps and their uses. This includes goals and responsibilies of those who own and maintain them. SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant ston water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target audiences were selected? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Currently the City of Gastonia does not have the staffing or a method to identify target audiences within its municiple boarders. SW101720 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's publi education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue? Yes Comments: The City of Gastonia is one of the members of the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas. We also have a memorandum of understanding with Gaston County Natural Resources Dept. as a means of accomplishing education and outreach goals. SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'Is outreach program (i.e., how the permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become involvE in the storm water program? Yes SW101750 Has the permittee develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups? Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on state -supplied Public Education and Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program. Yes SW101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics: SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste No Root Cause : Stormwater awareness training is not provided Plan of Action: Currently we do not have the material for this topic/subject. But we are working with our partner groups to get mateial that we can effectivly make availible to the public and our audiences of interest. SW101780 Pet Waste No Root Cause : Stormwater awareness training is not provided Plan of Action: Currently The City of Gastonia does not have this educational source availible, but we ar( working closely with the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas to make sure educational tools will be available to the public Page Number: 10 SW101790 Septic Systems No Root Cause : Stormwater awareness training is not provided Plan of Action: Currently The City of Gastonia does not have this educational source availible, but we ar( working closely with the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas to make sure educational tools will be available to the public SW101800 Lawn and Gardening Yes SW101810 Vehicle Washing Yes SW101820 Erosion Yes SW101830 Stream Buffers Yes SW101840 Flooding Yes SW101850 Litter Yes SW101860 List any additional topics not identified above. Painting Commercial Prop. Mgt Food Industry (Grease) Pool Cleaning SW101870 Does the permitteenulls outreach program include: SW101880 Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs? Yes SW101890 Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information boot at festivals and fairs)? Not Applicable Comments: This was severely limited in 2020, as special events were cancelled due to COVID 19. As a result, materials and educational tools were not distributed to the public. SWIO1900 Distributing printed educational material to business / industry? Not Applicable Comments: This was severely limited in 2020, as special events were cancelled due to COVID 19. As a result, materials and educational tools were not distributed to the public. SW101910 Presentations to local community groups? No Root Cause : Federal, state, or local agency response and/or cooperation is inadequate Plan of Action: COVID-19 prohibited having public meetings or gatherings. (some meetings were scheduled but later cancelled) Page Number: 11 SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools? Yes SW101930 Local TV or radio spots? Yes SW101940 Print Media - Ads / Articles / Newsletters? Yes SW101950 Posters? Yes SW101960 Storm drain stenciling Yes SW101970 Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: We are working with Keep Gastonia Beautiful to help achieve this, but current staffing levels and the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak has prevented an effective launch of Environmei Ed Programs. SW101980 Workshops No Root Cause : Existing policies conflict with stormwater management initiatives Plan of Action: the state mandated rules restricting public gatherings due to COVID-19 restricted attendence or participation in workshops. SW101990 Stream basin signage? Yes SW102000 Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management prograr staff? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Currently we are working on truing to get our website updated, but our staffing is so small that we do not have a person dedicated to this objective, muchless someone who writes and updates stormwater public information. SW102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management prograr staff? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: At this time, we have one inspector slated to be hired, this staff increase can help us better manage our cyber information output. Hiring of this position has been halted until 0 full impact of COVID-19 has been assessed with the City Budget. SW102060 Classroom Outreach Page Number: 12 The number of educational materials distributed to schools. 300 Comments: This was severely limited in 2020, as all but one classroom outreach was cancelled due to COVID 19. As a result, materials and educational tools were not widely distributed to the public. SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 1 Comments: This was severely limited in 2020, as all but one classroom outreach was cancelled due to COVID 19. As a result, materials and educational tools were not widely distributed to the public. SW102090 The number of students that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 283 NMIComments: All gatherings and planned events were prevented by COVID-19 after March 2020 SW102100 The number of workshops held for teachers. 1 Comments: Catawba Riverfest was held prior to COVID 19 restrictions. SW102120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum. SW102150 SW102170 SW102190 UNK Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamp The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings. 2 The number of people at event; 423 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information. 0 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages. 0 MM The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings. 1 Comments: Only one gathering took place in cooperation with the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas prior to March 2020, after this time, all gatherings and planned events were prevented by COVID-19 per state executive order SW102200 Commercial Outreach SW102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators. 2290 Comments: This was satisfied via utility mailers Page Number: 13 SW102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program. 0 Comments: All gatherings and planned events were prevented by COVID-19 after March 2020. Currently no Cyber initives have been created sW102310 Pet Waste Management SW102320 The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods. 30 sW102330 The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks. 0 Comments: There are no specific Dog Parks or designated Dog Locations in city parks. sW102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores. 0 sW102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners. 0 SW102360 Promotional Giveaways sW102370 The number of items given out. 694 Comments: Promotional items advertizing Stormwater Utility that were given out was based on school visits before the 2020 COVID 19 restrictions. SW102380 The number of events attended (to give out items). 2 Comments: This number was greatly influenced by the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 sW102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses). 1 Comments: The City of Gastonia partnered with the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas in an effort to reach a wider audience regardin stormwater management and awareness. sW102400 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste sW102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days. 0 Comments: The City of Gastonia does not have curbside Hazardous Waste Pick up, but Relies on Gaston Counties Hazardous Waste drop off days, which is Conducted by the Gaston County Landfill once per quarter. sW102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners. 72000 sW102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses. 0 sW102440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged Page Number: 14 SW102450 The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages. 36000 i 02460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages. i& 0 SW102470 The number of partnerships established with minority organizations. 0 The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods. 0 SW102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods. 0 SW1o2540 Using the Media SW102550 The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV. 676 SW102560 The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising. 138 Comments: The lion share of these advertisements were done as part of the Radio outreach inititive with the RSPC SW102570 The number of stormwater related articles published. 0 sW102580 Water Conservation for Home Owners SW1o2590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities. 1 Comments: We work closely with Two Rivers Utility to make sure that water conservation as well as the FOG program is well advertised. SW102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bill 72000 SW102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is delivered. 0 Page Number: 15 Public Involvement and Participation SW102620 Public Involvement and Participation SW102630 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW102650 S W 102660 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnic and economic groups engaged? No Root Cause : Recordkeeping and reporting is ineffective and/or inadequate Plan of Action: We currently do not have a vehical to taraet specific ethnic arouos or citizens at a s economic level. Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups, including commercial and industrial businesses, trade associations, environmental groups, homeowners associations, and educational organizations, among others. Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types c public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to educate local community groups? Yes Comments: Public involvment is achived through the stormwater advisory committee. This is a 7 panel appointed (by City Council) board of knowledgable citizens to help decision make regarding outreach opportunitys within the community. jA SW102670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation the permittee's storm water management program through: SW102 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings? r Yes SW102690 S W 102700 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)? Yes Stream clean-up events? a Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals V �El This was part of our 2020 initive, the creation of adopt -a -stream with 2 scheduled events, but due to COVID-19 all formal gatherings were cancelled. These events were postpones until further notice. SW102710 Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program? MOO Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Stream Clean-up events and the adopt -a -stream program have been postponed until furtl notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Page Number: 16 Sw102720 Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: These program have not been initiated, but in the future the City of Gastonia would like tc incorporate this and tie it in with the Adopt -a -stream program to help increase the riparian buffers in urban areas. Sw1 02730 A stormwater hotline? No Root Cause : Resources (including equipment and tools) are not adequate and/or sufficient Plan of Action: no specific hotline has been advertised for the City of Gastonia. staffing levels for mannin the hotline need to be increased to be effective Sw102740 Volunteer monitoring programs? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Currently we do not have the staffing (nor equipment) required to begin and administer a volunteer monitoring program. Sw102750 Storm drain stenciling? Yes Comments: Storm drains are stamped showing that stormwater discharges to surface water through direct discharge Sw102760 Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Currently we do not have staffing to effectivly administer neighborhood outreach or stenciling. Sw102770 Regional workshops? Yes Comments: Typically we participate in on site workshops, but since the COVID 19 pandemic, we have moved to zoom meetings and other cyber platforms to hold these workshops Sw102780 Telephone/Web/Mall surveys? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Being understaffed, conducting these surveys make it impossible to achive. Sw102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program? Yes Sw102830 Adopt -A -Stream Program Sw102840 The number of participants in Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail progrw 0 sw102850 The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons). 0 Page Number: 17 Sw102860 Surveys sw102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys. 0 sw102880 The number of completed surveys. 0 Sw102890 Hotlines sw102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s). 0 sw102910 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls. 0 sw102920 Reforestation Programs sw102930 The number of volunteer tree planters. 0 sw102940 The number of trees planted. 0 sw102950 The number of acres planted with trees. 0 sw102960 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings sw102970 The number of meetings held. 3 Comments: These meetings include the Stormwater Commission (Appointed Citizens bV City Council) sw102980 The number of attendees. 15 sw102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings. 15 Sw103000 Storm Drain Stenciling sw103010 The percent of drains stenciled. 85% Comments: This percentage is based on the number that is stamped and not stenciled, as stamping is more permenant SW103020 The number of stenciling volunteers. 0 sw103030 The number of drains stenciled. 7522 Comments: These are drains stamped and not stenciled Page Number: 18 SW103040 Stream Cleanup SW103050 The number of stream cleanups. 0 SW103060 The number of cleanup participants. 0 SW103070 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons). 0 SW103080 The number of stream miles cleaned. 0 SW103090 Volunteer Monitoring SW103100 The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs. 0 SW103110 The frequency of monitoring in the watershed (D-Daily, W-Weekly, B-Bimonthly, M-Monthly, Q-Quarter and A -annually). 0 SW103120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed. 0 SW103130 The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held. 0 is%, SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers. 0 SW103150 Wetland Plantings SW103160 The acres of land planted. 0 SW103170 The number of volunteers that participated in planting. 0 SW103180 The number of planting events held. 0 Page Number: 19 Illicit Discharqe Detection and Elimination SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination SW103200 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW103210 Stormwater Map SW103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters? Yes Comments: This is a work in progress as all outfalls and locations have not been mapped. We have requested Pads to help us achive this until staffing levels are brought up to an adaguate rate. SW103260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas? Yes SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams? Yes SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls? Yes SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls. 2181 SW103300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes? Yes SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural BMPs? Yes SW103320 Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs? 775 SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete. 60 Comments: this percentage is estimated as we are still locating outfalls. SW103340 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory mechanism) the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the permittee chose that mechanism? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: This is still an area of difficiency we are looking to correct. This compounded with limited staff has reduced the progress this past year toward this goal. Page Number: 20 SW103350 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance (or other regulatory mechanism) is implemented? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: We have requested a position for stormwater inspector, but until this becomes a reality w are not vet able to plan for the positions duties. SW103360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit discharges to the permittee's system, including discharges from illegal dumping and spills? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: There are some methods in place to help dectect the discharge locations, but we are working toward a digital format where these can be better identified, inspected and resole utilizing technology. SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls an at a minimum, must address the following: sW103380 Procedures for locating priority areas. SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge, including the specific techniques permittee will use to detect the location of the source. SW103400 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge. SW103410 Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. SW103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of pollutants to the permitteenulls small MS4: Yes Comments: Our goal is to accomplish a more comprehensive overview of these discharge locations (which can only be accomplished through staffing increases). Not all items listed are comprehensively identified at the moment. SW103430 landscape irrigation; SW103440 water line flushing; SW103450 diverted stream flows; SW103460 uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; SW103470 discharges from potable water sources; sW103480 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential); SW103490 springs; SW103500 footing drains; SW103510 residential and charity car washing; SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; Page Number: 21 SW103530 rising groundwaters; SW103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater; SW103550 foundation drains; SW103560 irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200); SW103570 water from crawl space pumps; SW103580 lawn watering; SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; street wash water; SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting. SW103620 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water discharge that will not be addressed as illicit discharges SW103630 These non -storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available ti the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing these discharges to the permittee's MS4 (e.g., activity with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs). SW 103640'r Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on discharg( and a provision prohibiting any individual non -storm water discharge that is determined to be contributi significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4? No use kction A document control system and record retention procedures does not exist or is inadequate We currently do not have an adaguate provision for this. SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does th Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: other than onsite meetings or case by case meetings there is no program to educate the public or business on how to Identify IDDE. Most of the on site meetings are specific to th industry (eq. Food industry vs construction industry) SW103700 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges? No Root Cause : No formal mechanism exists to investigate, report, correct, track, or monitor stormwater management problems or incidents Plan of Action: There is no formal mechanism in place to report BY the public. This hopefully will be forth coming with increased staff and an updated website (which the City of Gastonia is workir toward Page Number: 22 SW103710 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system Yes Comments: This system has been created and is being updated to encompase more data utilizing upcoming equipment (Pads) for better record keeping SW103720 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program? Yes SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other educational material development and distribution? Yes Comments: The information that we have for illicit discharge is not specifically outlined in an individual brochure, but is tied to several brochures with information on how to prevent illicit discharges. SW103740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with th Health Department? No Root Cause : Federal, state, or local agency response and/or cooperation is inadequate Plan of Action: While we do work well with Gaston County and their Health Department, no formal education program has been established. SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets ar outfalls? Yes SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illic discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers? Yes SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer system? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Maintenance of Sanitary Sewer Systems are the responsibility of Two Rivers Utility. Any Sanitary Sewer overflows are recorded and we work closely with Two Rivers Utility to ensure that Stormwater and Sanitary are effectively separate. SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Household Waste and Recycling are the responsibility of the Solid Waste department for the City of Gastonia. SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections sW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection. UNK SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens. 0 Comments: no connections have been reported by citizens this year. Page Number: 23 SW103880 The number of illicit connections found. 0 Comments: This year we have not found any illicit connections. Hopefully with increased staffing we will be better able to investigate and identify illicit connection locations. SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals. 0 SW103910 Illegal Dumping SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens. 0 Comments: no illegal dugs reported this year. SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps. 0 SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit -out clean-ups completed. LINK SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections SW103980 The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed. 8 Comments: Preformed at the 2 rivers WWTP SW103990 The number of high -risk connections prioritized. 0 SW104000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses. 0 Comments: Two Rivers Utilities has implemented an initiative called "Clearwater Disconnection" for 2021. Through our partnership, this will help isolate even more accurate sanitary sewer and identify more illicit connections between storm and sanitary sewers in 2021. SW104010 The number of illicit connections found. 0 Comments: Two Rivers Utilities has implemented an initiative called "Clearwater Disconnection" for 2021. Through our partnership, this will help isolate even more accurate sanitary sewer and identify more illicit connections between storm and sanitary sewers in 2021. SW104020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 Comments: Two Rivers Utilities has implemented an initiative called "Clearwater Disconnection" for 2021. Through our partnership, this will help isolate even more accurate sanitary sewer and identify more illicit connections between storm and sanitary sewers in 2021. SW104030 Recreational Sewage Page Number: 24 SW104040 The number of pump -out stations. 0 SW104050 The number of no -discharge areas created. 0 SW104060 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives. 0 SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping. 1 M 40 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action. 3 ML SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) SW104110 SW104120 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections. 0 The number of sites repaired. SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System SW104140 The number of rerouted connections. 0 SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed. 0 SW104160 The number of unwarranted connections reported. 0 SW104170 The number of unwarranted connections found. 0 SW104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced. 0 Page Number: 25 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104190 S W 104200 SW104210 S W 104220 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development? (If no, go to SW104220) No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: Gaston Co ulates ESCP for the City of Gastonia through an MOU If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Contra Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development, than the NCDENR Division of Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively meets the requirements of the Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities disturbing one of more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common pla of development. Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for priva development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300) Yes SW104230 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control permit, issued by local government? No Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between The City of Gastonia, and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to monitorand enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy a established by the State of North Carolina SW104250 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local government? No Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between The City of Gastonia, and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to monitorand enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy a established by the State of North Carolina SW104260 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee report unresolved concerns to the local government? Yes relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee -d of unresolved concerns reported to the local government? Recordkeeping and reporting is ineffective and/or inadequate Based on the MOU between The City of Gastonia, and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to monitorand enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy a established by the State of North Carolina SW104300 Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment Control Program for private development? (If no go to SW104450) Yes Page Number: 26 SW104310 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW104320 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory mechanism) the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and why the permittee chose that mechanism? No Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between The City of Gastonia, and Gaston County we rely solely on this aaencv to monitorand enforce the construction sediment and erosion control oolicv a established by the State of North Carolina SW104330 If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a schedule to do so. SW104340 Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre -construction site plans, whit incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts? Yes SW104350 The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated numbs and percentage of sites that will have pre -construction site plans reviewed. SW104360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with tf permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance? No Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between The City of Gastonia, and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to monitorand enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy a established by the State of North Carolina SW104370 The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permitt( will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non -monetary penalties (such a stop work orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance. SW104380 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection an enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: In order to implement an effective inspection and enforcement initiative, we will need to increase staffing. At this time staffing levels are not where they should be to implement this aspect of the program. SW104430 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water quality impacts? No Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between The City of Gastonia, and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to monitorand enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy a established by the State of North Carolina Page Number: 27 SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to control waste such E discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality? Yes SW104450 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems? No Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between The City of Gastonia, and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to monitorand enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy a established by the State of North Carolina SW104460 Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program. Publicize the procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other timely follow-up action. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph. SW104470 Staff Training and Certification SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff. 1 Comments: In response to COVID-19, the county wide training program was placed on hiatus until the state sanctions for gatherings and group meetings were relinquished. SW104490 The number of trained staff inspectors. 8 Comments: These are inspectors that are emploved by Gaston County with whom we have the current MOU with. SW104500 The number of certified staff inspectors. 4 Comments: These are inspectors that are employed by Gaston County with whome we have the current MOU with. SW104510 The number of certified contractors by permittee. 0 SW104520 Inspection and Enforcement SW104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre. 42 SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken. 28 Page Number: 28 Post -Construction Storm Water Manaqement in New Development and Redevelopment SW104890 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104900 Does the Stormwater Management Plan summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW104910 SW104920 S W 104930 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects? No AA Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate Plan of Action: Currently we are working toward meeting this objective in the near future The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ pri to implementation. The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will review performance under the ordinance(s). The reviews will occur, at a minimum, every five years. RegulatE public entities without ordinance making powers must demonstrate similar actions taken in their post construction stormwater management program to meet the minimum measure requirements. Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) of BMPs? Yes SW104940 Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement between the permittee and another party, such as the post -development landowners or regional authorities. Yes SW105000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable? No Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate Plan of Action: Aside from education, we have no formal tool to enforce the control of fecal coliform SW105010 Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following: SW105020 Bioretention basins? Yes SW105030 Alternative pavers? Yes SW105040 Buffer zones? Yes SW105050 Dry ponds? Yes SW105060 Wet ponds? Yes Page Number: 29 SW105070 Alternatives to curb and gutter? No Root Cause : System is not in place to properly coordinate the review and acceptance of new/updated plans/procedures with appropriate agencies Plan of Action: Currently Curb and Gutter are a requirement of the City of Gastonia's Development plan. SW105080 Grass swales? Yes SW105090 Grassed filter strips? Yes SW105100 Green parking lots? Yes SW105110 In -line storage systems? Yes SW105120 Infiltration basins? Yes SW105130 Infiltration trenches? Yes SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets? Yes SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets? Yes SW105160 On -lot treatment? Yes SW105170 Open space design? Yes SW105180 Sand and organic filters? Yes SW105190 Porous pavement? Yes SW105200 Stormwater wetlands? Yes SW105210 Urban forestry? Yes Page Number: 30 SW105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department, ensu proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater? No Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate Plan of Action: There are very few onsite wastewater treatment systems in operation within the City of Gastonia. The county health department is typically the point of contact to ensure these systems are operating properly. SW105230 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: While we do not have an individual training for builders and developers, we partner with Gaston County Natural Resources during their grader, engineer, developer training. We discuss various stormwater products and procedures to ensure that the building and developing community have the latest information available SW105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance SW105270 Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified professional? Yes SW105280 The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities. 3 Comments: These were reports turned in by the owners of BMPs. Due to lack of staff, regular inspections were not made in 2020. SW105290 The number of problems that were identified and remedied. 0 Comments: Of those site that were inspected all structures were in _good functioning operation with no reported issues. SW105300 New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary SW105310 The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater contro UNK Comments: This is a number that will be better identified with the addition of an inspector. SW105550 Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures SW105560 Model Practices: For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to the post -construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater management program, does the permittee's Post -construction Stormwater Management Program equE or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model practices: SW105570 Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopmen projects as either a low density project or a high density project? Yes SW105580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria: Yes SW105590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; and, Page Number: 31 SW105600 Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable? SW105610 Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements: Yes SW105620 The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre -development and post -development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw -down time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours; SW105630 All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids; and SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c); SW105650 Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporate, by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans? Yes SW105660 Are all built -upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters? Yes SW105670 Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a comprehensh watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction stormwater management? No Root Cause : A document control system and record retention procedures does not exist or is inadequate Plan of Action: We are working toward this objective SW105680 Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post -construction stormwater management model practices identified in (a). The programs are: the Water Supply Watershed protection programs for WS-1 — WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters management strategies, the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River Bas Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program. SW105690 A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, use the model ordinance developed by the Commission, design its own post -construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or incorporate the post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction stormwater management. SW105700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented ai ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices selected do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature? Not Applicable SW105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters SW105720 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanis to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected? Not Applicable Page Number: 32 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients) management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program? Not Applicable SW105740 In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement. Page Number: 33 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping SW105760 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: This is a goal we are working toward. With more staffing in the future we hope to accomplish an effective method of performing this task. SW105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted by this operation and maintenance program? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: This is a goal we are working toward. With more staffing in the future we hope to accomplish clear guidance to staff and administration. SW105780 The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee owns or operates that are subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4, including the permit number and certificate of coverage number for each facility. SW105790 Municipal Operations include: SW105800 Transfer Station No SW105810 Fleet Maintenance Yes SW105820 Airport Yes SW105830 Animal Shelters No Comments: This is a non applicable situation as there are no animal shelters in the city limits of Gastonia sW105840 Waste Water Treatment Plan Yes SW105850 Water Plants Yes SW105860 Construction Debris Site Yes SW105870 Transit Authority Yes SW105880 Public Works Operations Yes Page Number: 34 SW105890 Prisons Yes sw105900 Emergency Service Facilities Yes SW105910 Fire Stations Yes SW105920 Landfills No SW105930 Schools Yes SW 105940 Parks No SW105950 Waste Recycling Centers No SW105960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations Yes SW105970 Vehicle Wash Operations Yes SW105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations Yes S W 105990 Other: N/A SW106000 In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping procedures, does the Stormwater Management Program describe any government employee training program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances and storm water system maintenance? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: This is something we hope to work toward in the future. SW106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the permittee plans to use? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: This is something we hope to work toward in the future Page Number: 35 SW106030 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the permittee's MS4? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: This is somethinq we hope to work toward in the future SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper dispos of waste removed from the permittee's MS4 and the permittee's municipal operations, including dredc spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: This is a goal we are working towards. It is our hope that with increased staff we will be able to have better insight and a clear procedure laid out to administer. SW106110 Industrial Activities SW106120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater permit owned and operated by the permittee? Not Applicable SW106130 Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, the timeliness of any monitoring reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actions at the facilities. Not Applicable SW106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program? Yes Comments: Used oil is removed from the City Garage by a third party vendor. We, however, DO NOT collect used oil from the public. This service is offered for free by local businesses that deal in Automotive parts and supplies. SW106170 Does the permittee have a street sweeping program? Yes SW106180 Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches? Yes SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: While those employed by the city are licensed to apply pesticides and trained to apply fertilizer. We do not have the staffing available to monitor or oversee the application of pesticides and fertilizer. SW106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities? Yes SW106210 City Facilities Inspections SW106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas? Yes Page Number: 36 SW106230 Does the permittee inspect material storage areas (i.e., storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals)? Yes SW106240 Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls? Yes SW106250 Does the permittee inspect culverts? Yes SW106260 Does the permittee inspect swales/ditchs? Yes SW106270 Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates? Yes SW106280 Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes? Yes SW106290 Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers? No Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals Plan of Action: This is something this is difficult to do, as staffing levels are not sufficient to accomplish Comments: We are working toward this goal SW106300 Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds? Not Applicable Comments: All animal shelters/pounds are operated outside of the City of Gastonia SW106310 Does the permittee inspect parking lots? Yes Comments: Inspections occur when the need arises SW106320 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces? Yes Comments: Inspections occur when the need arises SW106330 The number of inspections conducted. UNK SW106400 Automobile Maintenance SW106410 The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities. 0 SW106420 The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards program. 0 SW106430 The number of spills reported. 0 Page Number: 37 SW106440 The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile -related businesses. 7 SW106450 Hazardous Materials Storage SW106460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials. 7 SW106470 The number of regularly inspected storage units. 0 SW106480 The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance. 0 SW106490 Illegal Dumping SW106500 The number of "no dumping" signs posted. 480 SW106510 The number of educational materials distributed. 0 SW106520 The number of reports of illegal dumping received. 2 SW106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up. 0 SW106540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots. UNK SW106550 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping. 0 SW106560 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs. 0 SW106580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest managemer techniques. 0 SW106590 The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care. 0 SW106610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management. UNK SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning Page Number: 38 SW106630 The number of parking lots. UNK SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings. AM ., H, Comments: This is determined by Public Works Street Sweeping Supervisor MIVj 066 Pat Wncfa SW106660 The number of dog parks. N/A Comments: The City of Gastonia does not have any designated Dog Parks. These parks are operated by Gaston Countv and outside the Citv Limits The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed 30 SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed. 0 Road Salt Application and Storage SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program. 1 The number of employees trained in road salt application 40 SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons). 0 Comments: Due to a mild winter in 2019/2020 no salt or brine was distributed on municiple streets The quantity of alternative produc 0 SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention SW106810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities. UNK SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and other equipment. UNK The number of personnel trained in spill response. 123 SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities. UNK SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. UNK Page Number: 39 SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly. UNK Comments: Currently Outfalls are maintained as the need arises. SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly. 16224 SW106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons). 77 SW106900 Used Oil Recycling SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations. 3269 SW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations. 1 Comments: We use one vendor for this service based on a bidding process SW106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106940 Vehicle Washing SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas. 5 Comments: Most City owned vehicles are washed at the City Garage in the Municipal Car Wash. There are also 4 fire stations within the city which do wash trucks on a regular basis. Page Number: 40 Program Accomplishments SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s). 2 SW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year. 1 Comments: There is a stormwater inspection position that was created and will hopefully come to fruition soon. It is currently tabled and not filled. SW107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater managemen program for the reporting year. 406,606 SW107010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned. 2 SW107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active. 9 SW107030 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed. 5 SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year. 42,357 Page Number: 41 Ordinance. Leaal or Reaulatory Authorit SW107050 Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority SW107060 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Adopted SW107070 Erosion & Sediment Control Not Applicable SW107080 Post -Development Stormwater Management Adopted SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance Adopted SW107100 Unified Development Ordinance Adopted SW107110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance Adopted SW107120 Other: Not Applicable SW107130 Other: Not Applicable SW107140 Other: Not Applicable Page Number: 42