NCS000408_24_2021 City of Graham SW Inspection Letter_20211004

CITY OF GRAHAM
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R A H A M 201 SOUTH MAIN ST.
GRAHAM, NC 27253
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
May 19, 2021
Subject: 2021 Structural Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Annual Inspection Requirements
Dear Property Owner,
The City of Graham has identified, a permitted structural stormwater control measure (SCM) on your
property. This was installed to protect water quality. Proper maintenance is critical to insure that these
structures function as intended. Maintenance activities are outlined in ArticleXll, Division 4 of the City
of Graham's Development Ordinances. Section 10.512 (b) (page 201) requires annual inspections of all
structural stormwater SCM's by a qualified individual, with a record of this inspection to be submitted to
the City.
In 2021, due to the continued complications of COVID-19 in North Carolina and pressures on our local
landowners and businesses we are delaying the inspection report deadline to June 30, 2021. We
appreciate everyone that will be able to get inspections completed before May 31 as we had requested
last year. Please submit your SCM Inspection Report to Phil Ross at [e-mail].
To assist property owners in meeting this requirement, the City of Graham is developing Stormwater
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Inspection Reports to be utilized for your inspection. These can be
obtained by contacting Phil Ross at [e-mail]. Furthermore, NC State University has developed a
SCM Inspection and Maintenance Certification program to standardize inspections reporting. Individuals
with this certificate are considered qualified by the State Stormwater Division to complete and submit
the inspection report on your behalf. A listing of these individuals is published online at:
https://tinyuri.com/certified-sw-inspectors
In addition to the annual inspection report, it is highly recommended that you perform maintenance and
inspections throughout the year. These records should be kept and be made available to City staff if
requested.
Failure to submit an annual inspection report will result in "Non -Compliance" thereby making the
property subject to enforcement by the City. Enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to,
the assessment of SCM repair costs/ or financial penalties.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding this matter you can
contact Phil Ross — Stormwater Program Coordinator at [e-mail], ph.[phone] or me
through email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Josh Johnson, P.E.
City Engineer