NCS000409_Formal Stormwater Program Implementation Agreements_20210218

Permit NCS000409 — 2017-2022
Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of Gaston County Stormwater
Ordinance
CITY OF BELMONT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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NORTH CAROLINA
GASTON COUNTY
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES OF
GASTON COUNTY STORMWATER
ORDINANCE
This Agreement made and entered into on the 11`h day of June, 2007, by and between GASTON
COUNTY a corporate and political body and a subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereafter referred to as
"County", and the CITY OF BELMONT, a municipal corporation having a charter granted by the State of North
Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Municipality".
WITNESSETH-
WHEREAS, Article 20 of Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes the contractual
exercise by one unit of local government for one or more other units of any administrative or governmental power,
function, public enterprise, right, privilege, or immunity of local government; and,
WHEREAS, the Municipality has requested that the County provide enforcement services within the
corporate boundaries of the Municipality for Gaston County Storrawater Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen Stat. Chapter 160A, Article 20 upon official request of the governing
body of any municipality within the County, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners may by agreement
exercise enforcement powers within said municipality and upon such direction may do so until such time as the
Municipal governing body officially withdraws its request; and,
WHEREAS, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners upon approval of a resolution, and with written
notice, may withdraw the offering of the service to the Municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the County through the Gaston County
Department of Natural Resources will provide enforcement services for Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance in the
corporate limits of the Municipality on the terms and conditions set forth below:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for the Municipality to
contract with the County for enforcement services for Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance inside its corporate
limits and to confer to the County the necessary geographical and subject matter jurisdiction to carry out the intent
of this Agreement.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement is July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. This Agreement shall
automatically renew each year hereafter for successive one year terms unless terminated as provided herein.
3. Responsibilities.
A. Municipality. The Municipality agrees to:
(1) allow the County to retain any fees or fines collected in accordance with the law;
(2) defend all claims against it and its employees for incidents that occur prior to the date of
this Agreement and indemnify and hold the County harmless from any judgments against
it and said employees. The County agrees to defend all claims against the Municipality
arising out of like incidents that occur from and after the date of this Agreement, and
further agrees to indemnify and hold the Municipality harmless from any judgments
against the Municipality resulting therefrom, unless the County is not at fault.
B. County. The County through the County Department of Natural Resources agrees to:
(1) provide enforcement services for Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance;
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4. Geographic And Subject Matter Jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State
of North Carolina and the United States, the Municipality hereby grants to the County the authority to enforce the
Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance as it now exists or as it may hereinafter be adopted within the Municipality's
incorporated area, and the County accepts the authority herein granted and agrees fully and faithfully to perform the
duties and responsibilities implied by the acceptance of this grant subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
5. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended in writing upon the signature of both parties. No
oral agreements or resolutions shall have any effect.
6. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the only agreement between the parties and contains all the
terms agreed upon, and replaces any previous agreements regarding the subject matter. This Agreement has no
effect upon enforcement of codes or ordinances not specifically mentioned. If any part of this Agreement is held
invalid such decision shall not render the document invalid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in duplicate for
themselves for their duly authorized officers of the day and year first above written.
GASTON COUNTY
By. f
Phillip Yonder, Asst. County anger
ATTEST, n.. /
Martha M. !or , Clerk t the Boar /
APPR©V AS FORM:
Sam Shames, Assistant County Attorney
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Richard N. Boyce, Mayor +/V

CITY OF BELMONT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE GASTON COUNTY
STORMWATER ORDINANCE AND APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH GASTON COUNTY TO ENFORCE THE ORDINANCE WITHIN
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS. a major challenge facing our region is the protection of the quality of our
water resources in the face of explosive growth; and
WHEREAS, construction runoff and urban stormwater are the primary non -point sources
of pollution in Gaston County; and
WHEREAS, the costs of poor stormwater control include higher water treatment costs,
degraded fish populations, and lower real estate values; and
WHEREAS, after examining the subject for over a year, the Quality of Natural Resources
Commission at their March 2007, voted to recommend that Gaston County adopt a local
stormwater control program and for the County's Natural Resources Department to administer
the program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Belmont supports the adoption of the Gaston County Stormwater
Ordinance by the Gaston County Board of Commissioners to be enforced by the Gaston County
Natural Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §153A-122, a city may by resolution permit a
county ordinance adopted pursuant to NC statutes to be applicable within the city; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-461, any unit of local government in this
State may enter into contracts or agreements with each other in order to execute any undertaking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Belmont
hereby adopts the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance and approves the Interlocal Agreement
with Gaston County to enforce the Gaston County Stormwater Control Ordinance within the city
jurisdictions.
ADOPTED this the 11`" day of June, 2007
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Richard N. Boyce, Mayor 0 Date
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City CQrk Date
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Instr# 200700005539
Gaston, NC
Susan S. Lockridne Register of Deeds
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NATURAL RESOURCES ADOPTION OF THE GASTON
COUNTY STORMWATER ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2007, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners adopted the Gaston County
Stormwater Ordinance per Resolution 2007-148 to be submitted to North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the changes have been submitted to the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission for its approval and said approval was granted on July 12, 2007as set forth in
the attached document; and,
WHEREAS, to complete the process, per North Carolina General Statutes, the Gaston County Board of
Commissioners is required to adopt the ordinance as approved by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Gaston County Board of Commissioners:
1) Rescinds the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance adopted on April 1Z, 2007;
2) Adopts the attached Gaston County StormmaterOrdinance pursuantto North Carolina
General Statutes and as approved bythe North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission;
3) This Ordinance is effective upon its adoption;
4) The Clerk to the Board is required to forward the Ordinance to the Register of Deeds
to be officially registered.
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I, Martha M. Jordan, Clerk to the County Contrission, do hereby certify that the above
by the Board of Commissioners as follows: k '� 11A ,
No- DATE M1 N12 CARPENTER FLOYD KEIGHER BROWN
2007-271 7/26/2007 TK PF
DISTRIBUTION: Susan Loclaidge, Registerof Deeds; Municipal Code Corporation; DocuWare Users -"Qq
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August 13, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
GASTON COUNTY COUNTY MANAGER
128 W. MAIN AVE. TELEPHONE: [phone]
P.O. BOX 1578 F NVPA)A§%WdFFICE
GASTONIA, NC 28053-1578
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Samuel J. Shames, Asst. County Attorney
Stcrmwater Ordinance Enforcement Services With City of Belmont
Attached is a fully -executed original of the above document. l
=ref �. The County has retained an original signature copy.
cc: Wilson L. Bradley III, Finance Director
Attachments
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Mission Statement
Gaston County seeks to be among the finest counties in North Carolina. It wild provide effective, efficient and affordable
services leading to a safe, secure and healthy community, an environment for economic growth, and promote a favorable
quality of life:

Permit NCS000409 — 2017-2022
Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of Gaston County Soil Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
CITY OF BELMONT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

CONTRACT CONTROL SHEET
Contract Title: Interlocal Agreement for Enforcement Services of Gaston County Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinance
Purpose: To provide enforcement services within the corporate boundaries of the City of Belmont, N. C.
for Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
Department: Gaston County N
Department Director sign -off:
Vendor: City of Belmont, NC
Vendor's Address: 115 N. Main Street Belmont N. C. 28012
Address City State Zip
Vendor's Contact Person & Phone #: Barry Webb, Manager Phone: [phone]
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: )MAIL TO _ VENDOR, OR ( ) RETURN TO DEPARTMENT FOR ROUTING
Contract/Agreement Funded through: Contract/Agreement for:
() Federal Grantor % (X ) Service ( ) Equipment ( ) Other:
() State Grantor %
O Local Funds % Contract/Agreement is:
() Other:User Fees_100 % (X ) New
( ) Amendment -Original Contract #:
Responsible for payment of contract/agreement: () Renewal -Original Contract #:
N/A
Department Name Project Number Effective Date:
Termination Notice Date:
Account Number: Expiration Date:
Fund Dept. Subdept. Division
Total cash outlay/capped amount: S
Frequency of payments: ( ) Monthly () Quarterly
( ) Annual () Progress Billing
Other:
Record Retention Date:
Date by which agreement may be destroved
County Attorney's Use Only:
Date approved as to form:
Routed for Approval and Signature:
Account Subacct
COMMENTS OR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Paid by user fees collected by Gaston Natural Resources
Department
Do Not Write Below This Line
By:
Finance Director for Pre -Audit Certification: (Date)
County Manager for Signature: (Date)
Clerk, Board of Commissioners (Attest &/or Notarize): (Date)
INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK
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REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
TO: COUNTY MANAGER, Jan Winters DATE: April 30, 2003
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COMMISSION SPONSOR: COMMISSIONER DONNIE LOFTIS
RESOLUTION TITLE: NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - CITY OF 13ELMONT ADOPTION OF
THE GASTON COUNTY SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ORDINANCE
AND APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FUNDING SOURCES:
FEDERAL $ °A
STATE $ %
COUNTY $ %
USER FEES $150/acre 100 %
OTHER $ %
EXPLANATION OF FUNDING SOURCES: (If
COUNTY MONIES:
X No County Funding Required
Funds available in current budget
Appropriation Requested
Fund Balance'
Other Source
Budget Change Request Required
APP89VALS: (Approvals required prior to submitting to C►w* to the Board iorAgends)
Personnel Review yea -NIA +� Initialed N1a3
Budged Purchasing Roviswlfudgef Change yes NIA initialed `� ?.1�D�j
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Finance RevievdBudget Change/Other yes NiA-L Initialed l 0�
SYNOPSIS OF RE9LUEST: (USE A SECOND PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL SYNOPSIS)
Request acceptance of the Resolution from the City of Belmont, N. C. for adoption of the Gaston County Sal Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Ordinance and to approve the lnterlocal Agreement for Gaston County to provide
enfnroement sermes within the corporate boundaries of the City of Belmont, N. C. for the Gaston County Soil Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Ordinance.
County Manager's : APPROVE RESOLUTION

County of Gaston
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RESOLUTION TITLE: GASTON NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT -
CITY OF BELMONT ADOPTION OF THE GASTON COUNTY
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ORDINANCE AND
APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the adoption of the
Gaston County Sal Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance at its meeting held
November 14, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission at its February 5, 2003 meeting
unanimously delegated authority to Gaston County for impiementation of a local Soil
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program effective April 1, 2003; and,
WHEREAS, Section 3, Jurisdiction - of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance directs that "this Ordinance may later be adopted to also apply within other
regions upon proper resolution duly adopted by the governing bodies of the respective
regions and the Commissioners
WHEREAS, pursuant to N. C. General Statutes 115A 122, a municipality may by resolution permit a
county ordinance adopted pursuant to NC statutes to be applicable within the municipality;
and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to N. C. General Statutes 160A-461, any unit of local government in this State may
enter into contracts or agreements with each other in order to execute any undertaking; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Belmont adopted the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance and approves the Interlocal Agreement with Gaston County to enforce the
Gaston County Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control ordinancewithin the city jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Gaston County Board of Commissioners enters rnto the
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Belmont to enforce the Gaston County Soil Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Ordinance within the municipality's jurisdictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Attorney is authorized to draft any necessary contracts and
the County Manager/Designee is authorized to execute said contracts on behalf of Gaston
County.
RED- DATE N1 N2 CARpENiER FLOYD RElGfER LOFM POW TORBETT WRIGHT NOTE
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2003-164 5/8/2003 DL TK U
DISTRIBUTION: Glenda Janes, Natural Resources; Chuck Moore, County AttwW,, ; Ran Courtney, Fir�ce; Michad Halfad,
BudgetlPurchasing; CODE
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joard Action
NO TITLE OF RESOLUTION DATE M I M 2 CAPRENTER FLOYD KEIGHER LOFIIS PRfCE TORBETT WRHWfT VOTE
MM-164 Mures Adoption ofthe
Gaston County Sad Erosion
& Sedknentafion Control
offfinffm (Belmont) -
Natursi Resources
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DOMMUnION Glenda Jones, Natural Resources; Chuck Moore, County AU=W,; Ron Courtney. FwwnM LWad Halad,
Budget/Purchasing; CODE
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Friday, May 09,2003 A=AYE— ~Y, AB --ASSENT, ASS-AMTA^ UmUNAMMOUS
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City of Belmont -
115 N. MAIN STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 431
BELMONT, N.C. 28012
PHONE [phone]
April 9, 2003
Mr. David R. Freeman, PE, CPESC, CCA
Natural Resources Engineer
Gaston Natural Resources Department
1303 Cherryville Highway
Dallas, NC 28034
Dear David:
Enclosed i s a s igned and s ealed c opy o f the resolution approved b y the B elmont C ity
Council on Monday, April 7, 2003 regarding our adoption of the Gaston County Soil
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance and the Interlocal Agreement with Gaston
County for its enforcement. Also enclosed is a signed and sealed copy of the Interlocal
Agreement document. Based upon our previous discussion, it is my understanding that
this will now be presented to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners for final
approval.
Should any additional information or material be needed as part of this submittal, please
let me know, and I will be glad to provide it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Barry L. Webb
City Manager
Enclosure

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE GASTON COUNTY SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL ORDINANCE AND APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH GASTON COUNTY
TO ENFORCE THE ORDINANCE IN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, a major challenge facing our region is the protection of the quality of our water resources
in the face of explosive growth; and
WHEREAS, construction runoff and urban stormwater are the primary non -point sources of pollution
in Gaston County; and
WHEREAS, the costs of poor sedimentation control include higher water treatment costs, dredging of
intakes and reservoirs, degraded fish populations, and lower real estate values;
and
WHEREAS, after examining the subject for over a year, the Quality of Natural Resources Commission
presented recommendations at the April 2001 and February 2002 Commissioners
Work Sessions for Gaston County to adopt a local erosion and sedimentation
control program and for the County's Natural Resources Department to administer
the program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Belmont supports the adoption of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinance by the Gaston County Board of Commissioners
to be enforced by the Gaston County Natural Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §153A-122, a city nay by resolution permit a county
ordinance adopted pursuant to NC statutes to be applicable within the city; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §160A-461, any unit of local government in this State may
enter into contracts or agreements with each other in order to execute any
undertaking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Belmont adopts the Gaston
County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance and approves the Interfocal Agreement with
Gaston County to enforce the Gaston County Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance within the
city jurisdictions.
Adopted this the 7th day of April, 2003.
ATTEST:
City Cl k

NORTH CAROLINA
GASTON COUNTY
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES OF
GASTON COUNTY SOIL EROSION
AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
ORDINANCE
This Agreement made and entered into on the 1 day of &Vj 2003, by and between
GASTON COUNTY a corporate and political body and a subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereafter
referred to as "County", and the CITY OF BELMONT, a municipal corporation having a charter granted by the
State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Municipality".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Article 20 of Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes the contractual
exercise by one unit of local government for one or more other units of any administrative or governmental power,
function, public enterprise, right, privilege, or immunity of local government; and,
WHEREAS, the Municipality has requested that the County provide enforcement services within the
corporate boundaries of the Municipality for Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance;
and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen Stat. Chapter 160A, Article 20 upon official request of the governing
body of any municipality within the County, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners may by agreement
exercise enforcement powers within said municipality and upon such direction may do so until such time as the
Municipal governing body officially withdraws its request; and,
WHEREAS, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners upon approval of a resolution, and with written
notice, may withdraw the offering of the service to the Municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the County through the Gaston County
Department of Natural Resources will provide enforcement services for Gaston County Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinance in the corporate limits of the Municipality on the terms and conditions set forth
below-
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for the Municipality to
contract with the County for enforcement services for Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance inside its corporate limits and to confer to the County the necessary geographical and subject matter
jurisdiction to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement is April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. This Agreement shall
automatically renew each year hereafter for successive one year terms unless terminated as provided herein.
3. Responsibilities.
A. Municipality. The Municipality agrees to:
(1) allow the County to retain any fees or fines collected in accordance with the law;
(2) defend all claims against it and its employees for incidents that occur prior to the date of
this Agreement and indemnify and hold the County harmless from any judgments against
it and said employees. The County agrees to defend all claims against the Municipality
arising out of like incidents that occur from and after the date of this Agreement, and
further agrees to indemnify and hold the Municipality harmless from any judgments IV
against the Municipality resulting therefrom, unless the County is not at fault. Q
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B. County, The County through the County Department of Natural Resources agrees to:
(1) provide enforcement services for Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance;
(2) seek civil and criminal enforcement of the law when necessary in the County's discretion;
4. Geographic And Subject M tter Jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State
of North Carolina and the United States, the Municipality hereby grants to the County the authority to enforce the
Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance as it now exists or as it may hereinafter be
adopted within the Municipality's incorporated area, and the County accepts the authority herein granted and agrees
fully and faithfully to perform the duties and responsibilities implied by the acceptance of this grant subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
5. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended in writing upon the signature of both parties. No
oral agreements or resolutions shall have any effect.
6. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the only agreement between the parties and contains all the
terms agreed upon, and replaces any previous agreements regarding the subject matter. This Agreement has no
effect upon enforcement of codes or ordinances not specifically mentioned. If any part of this Agreement is held
invalid such decision shall not render the document invalid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in duplicate for
themselves for their duly authorized officers of the day and year fast above written.
GASTON COUNTY
By: ....
William D. Beasley _ Asst. founty Manager
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Martha M. Jordan, Clerk thi Ifoard
APPROVED AS TO F RM.
Kathleen M. Gadd, Assistant tounty Attorney
CITY OF BFLIONT
By: 1
Billy W. Jo
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE GASTON COUNTY SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL ORDINANCE AND APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH GASTON COUNTY
TO ENFORCE THE ORDINANCE IN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, a major challenge facing our region is the protection of the quality of our water resources
in the face of explosive growth; and
WHEREAS, construction runoff and urban stormwater are the primary non -point sources of pollution
in Gaston County; and
WHEREAS, the costs of poor sedimentation control include higher water treatment costs, dredging of
intakes and reservoirs, degraded fish populations, and lower real estate values;
and
WHEREAS, after examining the subject for over a year, the Quality of Natural Resources Commission
presented recommendations at the April 2001 and February 2002 Commissioners
Work Sessions for Gaston County to adopt a local erosion and sedimentation
control program and for the County's Natural Resources Department to administer
the program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Belmont supports the adoption of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinance by the Gaston County Board of Commissioners
to be enfcrced by the Gaston County Natural Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §153A-122, a city :nay by resolution permit a county
ordinance adopted pursuant to NC statutes to be applicable within the city; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §160A-461, any unit of local government in this State may
enter into contracts or agreements with each other in order to execute any
undertaking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Belmont adopts the Gaston
County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance and approves the Interlocal Agreement with
Gaston County to enforce the Gaston County Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance within the
city jurisdictions.
Adopted this the 7th day of April, 2003.
ATTEST:
City CI k