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Adopted - March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Table of Contents
Introduction
Page 1
1 Storm Sewer System Information
Page 2
2 Receiving Streams
Page 4
3 Existing Water Quality Programs
Page 5
4 Permitting Information
Page 6
5 Co -Permitting Information
Page 8
6 Reliance on Other Government Entity
Page 9
7 Stormwater Management Program Plan
Page 10
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water impacts
Page 10
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
Page 11
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Page 11
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Page 13
7.5 Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New
Page 13
Development and Redevelopment
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Page 16
Operations
Appendix A BMP Summary Table Page 18
Appendix B Resolution Making the City Manager the Authorized Page 19
Representative
Appendix C Public Hearing Advertisement Page 20
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CITY OF BELMONT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
This Stormwater Management Program Report has been prepared in support of an
application for permit under the NPDES Phase 11 stormwater permit program. As such, it
provides information regarding the management plan developed by the City of Belmont
to protect and lessen the pollutant impact on the streams and rivers which cross and
abut the City and its municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). The format and
organization of the report conform to the requirements of the NPDES Stormwater Permit
Application Form (SWU-264-103102) and the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268-103102), both
documents as presented by the North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural
Resources (NCDENR) - Division of Water Quality.
This management program report is divided into seven sections:
1. Storm Sewer System Information.
2. Receiving Streams.
3. Exiting Water Quality Programs.
4. Permitting Information.
5. Co -Permitting Information.
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity.
7. Stormwater Management Program.
The information that follows comprises the entire stormwater management program of
the City of Belmont, North Carolina for the first five years of the program beginning
March 10, 2003. This program and accompanying permit application are subject to the
review and approval of the NCDENR - Division of Water Quality. As the program is
enacted and experience is gained as to the successfulness of program elements,
modifications and additions may be made to enhance the program effectiveness. Any
changes to the program are subject to prior review and approval by the permitting
agency.
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1. Storm Sewer System Information
1.1. Population Served: Belmont's population per the 2000 US Census is 8,705.
The City is not subject to seasonal variations in population.
1.2. Growth Rate: The population growth rate for the MS4 service area is 0.32
percent. This has been calculated on the basis of the relative change
between the 1990 and 2000 US Census populations. More recent population
data is not available.
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: The City of Belmont is comprised
of 8.5 square miles within its current City Limits. In addition to the area within
the city limits, Belmont has planning jurisdictional authority within two areas
bounding the City on the south and west. These extra -territorial jurisdiction
(ETJ) areas total 3.7 square miles. The MS4 service area is the area within
the current City Limits. Belmont does not have authority to operate or
maintain storm sewer systems outside its municipal corporate boundaries.
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System: Belmont is located between the main branch of
the Catawba River and the South Fork of the Catawba River. The center of
the City lies approximately halfway between these two major water courses,
with the tributary divide between the two basins running north and south
through the downtown. As such, stormwater runoff from the City flows in
approximately equal portions either to the east toward the Catawba River or
westerly to the South Fork. Although a separate storm sewer system exists
throughout the city, the system is not extensive. There is a heavy reliance on
local streams, creeks and ditches to convey runoff to the rivers. Maintenance
of the MS4 is on an "as needed" basis to unclog pipes, clean catch basins,
and otherwise maintain the system. Under current City regulations and
practice, only facilities within City rights of way are maintained. NCDOT
maintains stormwater facilities in rights of way falling under their jurisdiction,
also on an "as needed" basis.
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates: The following is an estimate of the
percentage of the MS4 service area that consist of residential, commercial,
industrial, and open space land uses:
Residential
73%
Commercial
6%
Industrial
18%
Open Space
3%
Total
100%
1.6. Estimate Methodology: These estimates were obtained using CAD
methods from Gaston County GIS mapping data. Commercial and industrial
land uses were calculated on this basis from the city's official zoning map
which is maintained by the County GIS Department. Open space consists of
the approximate areas of the many parks and recreational areas (sports
fields) in the City. The areas of the commercial, industrial and open space
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were subtracted from the total jurisdictional area to derive the residential land
uses. These estimates are based on zoning designations. Vacant property
was classified by zoning district and accordingly is included in the four
categories. The areas of Institutional land uses such as Belmont Abbey
College, Sisters of Mercy Campus, four public schools and the many
churches in Belmont were included in the residential category.
1.7. TMDL Identification: The MS4 does not discharge to a body of water or
receiving stream for which Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) allocations
have been established by the Environmental Protection Agency or NCDENR.
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2. Receiving Streams
The entire jurisdictional area of the MS4 lies within the Catawba River Basin. The
four primary streams receiving stormwater runoff from the Belmont MS4 are:
Receiving Stream
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Use Support
Water
Name, Stream
Classification
Rating
Quality
Index # &
Issues
Subbasin
Catawba River
Mountain Island
WS-IV;CA
Not on 303(d)
None
#11-(117)
Lake to Interstate
or local list
03-08-34
85 Bridge
Catawba River
Interstate 85
WS-IV;B;CA
Not on 303(d)
None
#11-(122)
Bridge to Paw
or local list
03-08-34
Creek Arm of
Lake Wylie
Unnamed Tributary
Source to point
WS-IV
Not on 303(d)
None
at Belmont Abbey
0.5 miles
or local list
College
downstream of
#11-123-(1)
NC Hwy 273
03-08-34
Unnamed Tributary
Point 0.5 miles
WS-IV
Not on 303(d)
None
at Belmont Abbey
downstream of
or local list
College
NC Hwy 273 to
#11-123-(2)
Lake Wylie
03-08-34
South Fork
Point 0.4 miles
WS-V
Not on 303(d)
None
Catawba River
upstream of Long
or local list
#11-129-(15.5)
Creek to Lake
03-08-36
Wylie at Upper
Armstrong Bridge
Unnamed Tributary
Source to South
C
Not on 303(d)
None
at Stowe Spinning
Fork Catawba
or local list
Co.
River
#11-129-18
03-08-36
Information Sources:
River Basin:
hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm
Stream Index Numbers-
http:/ih2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reL)ortsWB.htmi
Water Quality Classifications
hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI
Basinwide Water Quality Plans-
hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.htmI
303(d) List:
htW/Ih2o.enr.state. nc. us/mtu/downIoad.htmI
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3. Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1. Local Programs: The City of Belmont currently enforces a watershed
protection ordinance modeled after regulations established by the NCDENR
and as approved by that agency. This ordinance provides regulations meant
to protect a public water supply, in this case, Belmont's Catawba River
source. The ordinance included provisions that limit maximum
imperviousness in new development and requires engineered stormwater
controls for developments exceeding a two dwelling unit per acre limit.
3.2. State Programs: The existing programs that are implemented by the state
within the MS4 service area include Erosion and Sediment Control and
Riparian Buffers along the Catawba River (redundant to the City's Watershed
Protection Ordinance).
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4. Permitting Information.
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List: Various elements of the stormwater
management program will fall under the authority of key staff of the City of
Belmont. Specific responsibility is identified in the best management practices
tables included under the six minimum requirements in Section 7 of this
document. The contact information for each and a general description of their
associated responsibility follows:
Barry L. Webb
Authorized representative.
City Manager
704-825-5586
704-825-0514 fax
bwebb .citvofbelmont_orq
David Isenhour
Pollution prevention and good
Director of Public Works
housekeeping for municipal operations,
704-625-0506
and supervisor of Stormwater
704-625-0514 fax
Superintendent.
disenhour .citvofbelmont.org
(Position Vacant)
Public education, illicit discharge detection
Stormwater Supervisor
and elimination, post -construction site
704-825-5586
management, and training of City staff as
704-825-0514 fax
required for the program.
Alex Robinson
Enforcement of proposed regulations
Code Enforcement Officer
regarding illicit discharges, and post-
704-825-5586
construction site management.
704-825-0514 fax
[e-mail]
4.2. Organizational Chart: An organizational chart that shows where the
responsible parties listed above fit into the structure of the organization is
included at the end of this section.
4.3. Signing Official: The Mayor and City Council have authorized the City
Manager as representative for the City of Belmont in regards to the NPDES
stormwater application and permit and the stormwater management program.
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative: The City Manager was duly authorized by
the Belmont City Council at their March 3, 2003 regular council meeting. The
authorization was presented and adopted by resolution and designates the
City Manager as having overall responsibility for environmental / stormwater
matters. A copy of the resolution is attached to the application in Appendix B.
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Organizational Chart
DAVID ISENHOUR
Director of Public
Works
CITY OF BELMONT
City Council
BARRY L. WEBB
City Manager
(Position Vacant)
Stormwater
Superintendent
GARY GALLAGHER
Water & Sewer
Superintendent
ALEX ROBINSON
Code Enforcement
Officer
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5. Co -Permitting Information (Not Applicable)
The City of Belmont will not work with another MS4 or group of MS4s to develop and
implement the Phase II stormwater program within their jurisdictional area.
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6. Reliance On Other Government Entity To Satisfy One Or More Permit Obligations
(Not Applicable)
The City of Belmont is not relying on another government entity to satisfy one or more
permit obligation. Although the City envisions cooperation between Gaston County
municipal and county jurisdictions in the development of public educational materials
and presentations, no formal agreement has been enacted for such cooperation.
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7. Stormwater Management Program Plan
This stormwater management program (SWMP) is designed to reduce the discharge of
pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable (MEP), to protect water
quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act.
The SWMP will be developed and fully implemented within five years from the effective
date of the issued NPDES stormwater permit.
For each of the measures listed below, a table summarizing the best management
practices (BMPs) that 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 is provided. The table is located in Appendix A.
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
7.1.2. Target Audience: The target audiences for the education program include those
likely to have significant stormwater impacts. They include the general public,
school children, and specific business groups such as gas stations, car washes,
construction companies, industrial plants and other categories that may have
significant impact on water quality. In addition, the program includes the
distribution of educational and training materials to all City employees. Through
education, the City is hopeful that it can inform and advise the public of the small
behavioral changes that can be made to improve water quality.
7.1.3_ Target Pollutant Sources: The City is not aware of any significant target
pollutant sources but will concentrate on used oil disposal; proper handling,
applications and disposal of lawn and insect chemicals; and disposal of
household cleaning chemicals, paint, etc. As the City proceeds through this
SWMP, it is expected that the impact of these sources of pollution will be better
defined and other significant sources identified. Because the education program
will be continuous during the permit period, and presumably during subsequent
permit renewals, the content of the educational materials and presentations will
change to meet the objectives of the SWMP.
7.1.4. Outreach Program: The outreach program includes the preparation of printed
materials, the use of video presentations on government access cable television,
specific meetings with commercial and industrial businesses, class room
educational presentations, and prominent visibility at City sponsored festivals.
The number of target audience participants will vary by the outreach element.
City festivals are well attended by Belmont citizens. The City's webpage is visited
by non -city users for information, but it is felt that better advertising of its
existence on water bills for instance, will increase its use. Targeted meetings with
the commercial and industrial community in Belmont is expected to be very
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effective in distributing information to those individuals that have the most
opportunity of making immediate impact on water quality.
7.1.5. Decision Process: The education program presented herein is consistent with
the requirements of the NPDES Phase II regulations and guidance materials.
Education programs enacted by Phase I NPDES communities have had a
positive impact in those jurisdictions.
7.1.6. Evaluation: The measurable goals consist of a specific number of events to
occur under the BMPs proposed. Although the annual evaluation will be based
on accomplishing those events, the City will also subjectively evaluate the
effectiveness of the BMPs after they are implemented. Adjustment to the
materials and presentations will be likely to improve the message.
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
7.2.2. Minimum Requirements: The City of Belmont has complied with the minimum
State and local public notice requirements when implementing a public
involvement and participation program. The City advertised and held a public
hearing on February 26, 2003. A copy of the advertisement for the public hearing
is included in Appendix C.
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
7.3.2. Storm Sewer System Map: Several years ago, the City undertook to develop a
storm sewer system map in anticipation of the impending NPDES Phase II
regulations. The field inspections were completed by summer interns and system
elements were approximately located on existing sanitary sewer and water main
maps. The information was transferred to a digital storm sewer map. These maps
have not been checked for accuracy, and it is anticipated that significant
additions and corrections will be made during the illicit discharge detection and
elimination program. As the MS4 is inspected, the existing maps will be updated
by hand with the information received. As significant information is obtained, the
mapping will be computer updated and published. This may occur in years two
through five.
7.3.3. Regulatory Mechanism: An ordinance will be developed based on the
successful ordinances of other Phase I and Phase II NPDES communities. The
ordinance will be developed during year one and adopted by the City Council by
no later than March 10, 2005.
7.3.4. Enforcement: Compliance with the proposed ordinance will be monitored by the
Stormwater Superintendent and when official action must take place, the Codes
Enforcement Officer will have primary responsibility for issuing warnings,
citations and fines as supported by the City Attorney.
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7.3.5. Detection and Elimination: The detection and elimination plan is contained in
the BMP summary table in Appendix A. The following narrative describes the
steps that will be followed in the identification and elimination of illicit discharges
as defined in the City's proposed ordinance.
7.3.5.1. Development of Detailed Plan: Through consultation with the Public
Works Department staff, Gaston County Health Department, appropriate
State agencies, and City employees having occasion to observe potential
illicit discharge sites (i.e. police and fire departments), determine potential
"hot spots" in the stormwater collection system and establish priorities for
investigation. Areas with older sanitary sewer systems and individual septic
systems will be considered as areas with higher potential as pollution
sources. The investigation will proceed on the following schedule:
Identify and investigate hot spots. Year 1
Walk all system elements, note system elements for Year 2
update of map, make visual observation of water through
quality, investigate potential pollution sources, and Year 5
enact enforcement as necessary.
7.3.5.2. Source Tracing Procedures: It may be necessary to complete
limited ambient chemical sampling once a potential pollution source is
identified in the field. Testing may be conducted either by the Wastewater
Treatment Plant staff at their laboratory or by contract laboratory as
necessary.
7.3.5.3. Procedures for Removing Sources: Upon identification of a source
of illicit discharge and associated documentation filed with the Stormwater
Superintendent, a notice of violation will be served by the Code Enforcement
Officer on the offending party if a party can be ascertained during the
investigation process.
7.3.5.4. Evaluation of Detection and Elimination Plan: On an annual basis,
the success of the procedures and results will be evaluated as measured by
the number of illicit discharges located, violation notices served, fines
collected, and discharges eliminated.
7.3.6. Non-Stormwater Discharges: The following non-stormwater discharges and
flows may be significant contributors of pollutants. These discharges will be
addressed in the ordinance proposed for the elimination of illicit discharges.
7.3.6.1. Water line flushing,
7.3.6.2. Discharges from potable water sources (water main leaks),
7.3.6.3. Air conditioning condensation,
7.3.6.4. Springs,
7.3.6.5. Lawn watering,
7.3.6.6. Individual residential car washing, and
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7.3.6.7. Street wash water.
7.3.7. Similar Occasional Incidental Non -Storm Water Discharges: No other non-
stormwater discharges have been identified as significant sources of pollutants.
7.3.8. Outreach: Refer to the section discussing public education and participation.
7.3.9. Decision Process: The development of the stormwater illicit discharge
detection and elimination program was completed with input from Belmont staff in
the administrative, public works, planning and zoning, and code enforcement
departments. The illicit discharge detection and elimination program was subject
to review by the City Council Stormwater Committee, City Council and public
hearing input.
7.3.10. Evaluation: The success of this minimum measure, including the measurable
goals for each of the BMPs, will be evaluated as detailed in paragraph 7.3.5.4
above.
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.4.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
7.4.2. Reliance on State Programs: The City of Belmont will rely on the State Erosion
and Sediment Control Program (or potential locally delegated program) for
construction activities to meet these requirements.
7.5. Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
7.5.2. Post -Construction Stormwater Management: The City of Belmont will
develop, implement and enforce a program to manage post -construction
stormwater discharges into the MS4. The program will provide controls that will
prevent or minimize water quality impacts. The program may include a plan
similar to the City's current Watershed Protection Ordinance.
7.5.3. Applicability: The plan will address stormwater runoff from new development
and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre,
including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale.
7.5.4. Stormwater Management Options: The program will require all subject
projects (as defined in 7.5.2) to apply for locally issued permit coverage under
one of the following stormwater management options:
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7.5.4.1. Low Density Projects: Projects will be permitted as low density if
they meet all of the following:
(1) No more than 2 dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built -upon area
(BUA) for all residential and non-residential development;
(II) Stormwater runoff from the development is transported from the
development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent
practicable;
(III) All BUA be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and
intermittent surface waters as approximately shown on either the most
recent version of the soil survey map prepared by the Natural
Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of
Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5
minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States
Geologic Survey (USGS); and
(IV) The permit will require recorded deed restrictions and protective
covenants to ensure that development activities maintain the
development consistent with the approved project plans.
7.5.4.2. High Density Projects: Projects exceeding the low density
threshold will be required to implement stormwater control measures that:
(1) Control and treat the difference in stormwater runoff volume leaving
the project site between the pre and post development conditions for
the 1 year 24 hour storm with a runoff volume drawdown time
between 24 and 120 hours;
(II) All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the
requirements of the program will be required to be designed to have
an 85% average annual removal for Total Suspended Solids;
(111) General engineering design criteria for all projects are required to be in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
(1V) All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and
intermittent surface waters as defined in paragraph 7.5.3.1. (III)
above; and
(V) The permit will require recorded deed restrictions and protective
covenants to ensure that development activities maintain the
development consistent with the approved project plans.
7.5.5. Operation and Maintenance: The proposed regulations for the program will
include requirements for operation and maintenance components that ensure the
adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program.
The program will include a requirement that the owner of a permitted structural
BMP submit a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP annually to
the City of Belmont. The inspection must be conducted by a qualified
professional.
7.5.6. Sources of Fecal Coliform: Belmont's program will be developed to control, to
the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform in the receiving MS4
and water bodies. At a minimum, the program will include the development and
implementation of an oversight program to ensure proper operation and
maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater.
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This program will be coordinated with the Gaston County Health Department.
7.5.7. Non -Structural BMPs: The following is a listing of non-structural BMPs that
may be included in the program after consideration by the City Council and upon
adoption:
7.5.7.1. Policies or ordinances that encourage infill development in higher
density urban areas, and areas with existing storm sewer infrastructure;
7.5.7.2. Education programs for developers and the public about project designs
that minimize water quality impacts; and
7.5.7.3. Other measures such as source control measures often thought of as
good housekeeping, preventive maintenance and spill prevention.
7.5.8. Structural BMPs: Potential structural BMPs that will be considered in the City's
program upon proper engineering review of effectiveness may include the
following:
7.5.8.1. Storage practices such as wet ponds and extended -detention outlet
structures;
7.5.8.2. Filtration practices such as grassed swaies, sand filters and filter strips.
7.5.9. Regulatory Mechanism: An ordinance will be enacted that will be used to
address post -construction runoff from new developments and redevelopments.
The City's Watershed Protection Ordinance currently applies to approximately
one half of the MS4 area. Expansion of the current ordinance will provide for
uniform educational efforts, reviews and approvals, and enforcement. The
deadline for the implementation of Belmont's post -construction program (and
ordinance) is March 10, 2005.
7.5.10. Operation and Maintenance: The long-term operation and maintenance (O&M)
of the selected structural BMPs will be ensured through the permitting and
enforcement procedures and penalties currently used under the Watershed
Protection Ordinance. This ordinance provides regulations regarding post -
construction O&M, annual inspections, fines, bonds, and legal mechanisms
allowing the City to take over O&M responsibilities should the post -development
landowners default.
7.5.11. Decision Process: The City will develop an ordinance (or amend the current
Watershed Protection Ordinance) to require post -development requirements
covering the entire MS4 jurisdictional area. BMPs as indicated above will be
considered during the deliberation and enactment of the ordinance. Priority areas
will be properties that are likely to be developed with high imperviousness such
as commercial and retail land uses. The City's experience with the Watershed
Protection Ordinance has been positive and the proposed amendment to that
ordinance will likely produce similar results.
7.5.12. Evaluation: The annual compliance reporting to the NCDENR will include a
listing of structural BMPs installed during the year and the O&M statistics for
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existing facilities.
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
7.6.1. BMP Summary Table (Appendix A)
7.6.2, Affected Operations: The operations of several City departments will be
impacted by the requirements of the SWMP including the activities of the Water
and Sewer, Streets, and new Stormwater Divisions. This will include daily
maintenance and repair operations, street maintenance, water treatment,
wastewater pumping facilities, and wastewater treatment. Only the wastewater
treatment plant is classified as an industrial facility under the regulations and a
Notice of Intent has been filed under the NPDES Stormwater General Permit No.
11 for this activity.
7.6.3. Training: The City will conduct its own in-house training of municipal
employees, supplementing their efforts with professional associations training
programs that are expected to develop after the March 10, 2003 permit filing
deadline. The training program will be directed toward the prevention and
reduction of stormwater pollution from activities such as park and open space
maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land
disturbances, and stormwater system maintenance. The training will be
coordinated with public outreach and illicit discharge training as detailed in the
BMP summary.
7.6.4. Maintenance and Inspections: The City currently has a street sweeping
program that helps to reduce floatable materials and other pollutants from
reaching the MS4. With only one sweeper, the City is able to clean an average of
1 mile per working day. This rate allows the City to sweep all of the approximate
20 miles of municipally maintained streets that have curbing about every other
month.
7.6.5. Vehicular Operations: The City will establish procedures to control, reduce or
eliminate the discharge of pollutants from municipal parking lots, maintenance
storage yards, and salt/sand storage locations by conducting environmental
audits of the facilities and developing individual stormwater management plans
for each facility and activity.
7.6.6. Waste Disposal: The City will dispose of waste removed from the MS4 and
other municipal operations, including accumulated sediments, floatables, and
other debris at a certified landfill in accordance with the regulations governing the
disposal facility.
7.6.7. Flood Management Projects: There are no existing or proposed flood plain
management projects. Should one be proposed in the future, particularly to
facilitate the development of property, the City will review the project through its
current project/plan review procedures. This process involves the Planning
Department, Public Works Department and engineering consultant services.
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7.6.8. Existing Ordinances: No current ordinances are expected to be modified or
amended as a result of this stormwater management program except for the
Watershed Protection Ordinance.
7.6.9. Decision Process: The pollution prevention/good housekeeping program was
developed in cooperation with the City's Administrative, Public Works, and
Planning Departments. The individual BMPs were selected based on
recommendations of the NC League of Municipalities and measurable goals
established. Appropriate staff was designated as the responsible person for each
BMP.
7.6,10. Evaluation: The pollution prevention program will be evaluated annually during
the preparation of the annual compliance report. The Stormwater Superintendent
will evaluate the effectiveness of the program and recommend modifications and
improvements to the City Council. The BMP measurable goals are indicated in
the BMP summary.
CITY OF BELMONT 17 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

CITY OF BELMONT
1. PUBLIC EDUCATION BMP SUMMARY TABLE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
1.1
Distribute annual newsletter
Distribute stormwater newsletter through local
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
newspaper and event displays. Include one article in
each newsletter that targets a specific stormwater
problem and how citizens and businesses can reduce
their impacts. Produce and distribute 1 newsletter per
year starting in Year 2.
1.2
Distribute pollution prevention brochures
Locate and modify brochures as developed by others.
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
Distribute brochures through event displays and at City
Hall. Include information on steps to reduce pollution
sources including proper disposal of used oil and toxic
materials, public reporting of illicit discharges, and
awareness of nutrient and fecal coliform issues.
Produce and distribute 1 brochure per year starting in
Year 2.
1.3
Add information to existing City website
Develop and maintain a stormwater information page
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
for the existing internet website. Post newsletters and
brochures that include information on water quality,
stormwater pollutants, and ways to minimize them.
Provide links to other sources of information. Also
provide contacts for reporting and questions. Establish
webpage in Year 2 and update annually.
1.4
Educational materials/presentations for
Work with other Gaston County Communities to
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
schools
develop age -specific educational information for use in
schools and for presentations to school age children.
Beginning in Year 3, make presentations 3 times per
year.
1.5
Business outreach program
Develop and conduct an educational campaign to
X
X
X
SW Superintendent &
inform businesses on illicit discharges, reporting,
Code Enforcement Officer
improper waste disposal, sources of nutrient and fecal
coliform loading, and actions they can take to minimize
them. Meet with targeted business groups annually
beginning in Year 3.
A-1. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
1.6
Use of public/government cable TV
Work with other Gaston County Communities and the
X
X
SW Superintendent
Quality of Natural Resources Commission (QNRC) to
locate appropriate video programs produced by other
NPDES communities. Target message about the
importance of clean water. Give tips on reducing
pollution. Beginning in Year 4, air program on
public/government cable TV twice a year. Track the
number of times shown and report in Years 4 & 5.
1.7
Coordination with other in-house
Provide education material for Belmont employees once
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
communication tools
a year starting in Year 2 using existing distribution
methods available, such as the City's employee
newsletter. Track number of employees reached and
number of education materials distributed and report
annually.
1.8
Festivals, parades, local fairs
Participate in Garibaldi Festival (spring each year) and
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
the Belmont Fall Festival annually by having a booth
starting in Year 3. Report annually on event
participation and message provided.
A-2. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT
2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM BMP SUMMARY TABLE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
2.1
Public Hearing
A public hearing held during the preparation of the
City Council and Staff
Stormwater Management Program meets the
requirements of the regulations. Hearing Date —
FebruaN 26 2003.
A-3. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
3. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION BMP SUMMARY TABLE
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
3.1
Develop ordinance to include illicit
Develop ordinance and have adopted by City Council no
X
City Attorney, City Councii, &
detection; right of entry; prohibition of
later than March 10, 2005. Note date of adoption and
SW Superintendent
certain discharges; enforcement
include copy of ordinance in annual report.
actions; and penalties for dumping,
spills, and willful illicit connections.
3.2
Update existing system map of
Update existing system map beginning in Year 2. In
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
stormwater drainage pipes, creeks, and
support of inspection program, complete update of one
receiving water body with data collected
quarter of the community each year. The map will note
through field inspection. Update any
inlets and catch basins, stormwater drainage pipes,
system changes within already mapped
creeks and ditches, and receiving bodies of water.
areas as they occur.
Report annually on progress.
3.3
Establish an inspection program for
Define areas of the community that will be inspected for
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
illicit connections/discharges.
illicit discharges and show on a map the progress made
each year, completing 25 percent of the community
area each year. Implement in Year 2 and finish
inspection program by end of Year 5. Maintain records
of the areas screened. Summarize in annual report.
3.4
Coordinate with local health department
Meet with Gaston County Health Department annually.
X
SW Superintendent
on failing septic systems, locating
Provide a fact sheet on septic system management at
problem areas on the system map.
library. Note date of distribution and number of copies
Provide public information on septic
placed. Complete by end of Year 3.
system management.
3.5
Train employees on how to inspect for
Provide materials to all employees in organization on
X
SW Superintendent
illicit connections and establish a
illicit connections and how to recognize them. Complete
tracking system for managing reported
training for all 8 departments by end of Year 2 and note
problem areas.
date distributed. Summarize in annual report.
A-4. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible Position/Party
1
33
4
5
3.6
Coordinate with wastewater collection
Review with Water and Sewer Superintendent to
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent &
system operation staff on identification
identify potential cross connections in area to be
Water and Sewer
of potential cross connections between
inspected in annual illicit discharge inspection program.
Superintendent
sanitary sewer and storm sewers.
Place potential cross connections on "hot spot" list to be
checked. Beginning in Year 2, report annually on the
number of potential cross connections sites investigated
and the disposition of those found.
33
Establish database to track all activities
Complete database development in Year 1 and maintain
X
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
for inspections and follow-up
records annually. Report annually on number of
enforcement activities.
inspections and findings.
3.8
Identify responsible party within
Establish enforcement standard operating procedures
X
SW Superintendent
organization to manage follow-up and
(SOP) in Year 1 and report on enforcement actions in
enforcement actions.
each annual report. Provide SOP in first annual report.
A-5. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROLS BMP SUMMARY TABLE
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible Position/P"
4.1
Use State Erosion and Sedimentation
Conforming to the requirements of State law regarding
X
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
Program until county program is in
erosion and sedimentation control meets the
place, then use county program,
requirements of the regulations. A county program must
also meet the requirements of State law. Monitor
permits approved by State and report annually on the
number of developments conforming to permitting
requirements.
A-6. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.PROGRAM
5. POST CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT FOR NEW & RE -DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BMP SUMMARY TABLE
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible Position/Party
5.1
Develop standards and policies on BMPs
Initiate the development of standards and practices for
X
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
for the development of new properties
post -construction controls in Year 1 and implement by
or the redevelopment of properties.
March 10, 2005. Report annually on progress made,
Consider the following strategies in
addressing plan review process, number of sites
program:
impacted, inspection practices, and any follow-up
a) Policies that protect sensitive areas
procedures implemented. In first report, document
such as wetlands and riparian areas;
procedures followed in adopting program, including any
b) Policies or standards that maintain
input from stakeholders and the community.
and/or increase open space;
c) Policies or standards that provide
buffers along sensitive water bodies;
d) Policies or standards that minimize
impervious surfaces;
e) Policies or standards that minimize
disturbance of soils and vegetation;
f) Policies or ordinances that encourage
infill development in higher density
urban areas, and areas with existing
storm sewer infrastructure;
g) Source control measures often
thought of as good housekeeping,
preventive maintenance and spill
prevention for new development as part
of the regulatory controls;
h) Storage practices such as wet ponds
and extended detention outlet
structures;
i) Design and control standards to
address on -site treatment for total
suspended solids removal of 85%;
j) Standards for density of development
limitations to reduce impervious
coverage.
A-7. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
6. POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS BMP SUMMARY TABLE
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
6.1
Complete an inventory of facilities that
In Year 3, inventory facilities owned by community and
X
Director of Public Works
will be evaluated through an
prioritize them for an environmental audit. Report on
environmental audit to determine
number and type facilities that you will audit
potential pollution contributions.
6.2
Complete environmental audits of all
In Year 4, begin environmental audits at priority sites
X
X
Director of Public Works
identified facilities and prioritize
and complete all audits by Year 5. Prioritize
recommendations for addressing
recommendations as each audit is completed and
potential pollution prevention activities.
initiate recommendations in the fiscal year following the
After completing site environmental
audit. Report annually on progress toward meeting
audits, annually inspect all municipal
recommendations.
facilities to identify potential for
polluting stormwater.
6.3
Develop training materials on pollution
Begin in Year 1 to educate all employees on clean water
X
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
prevention for public facilities, using
issues and on workplace responsibilities to reduce or
existing materials gathered from other
eliminate pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program
organizations or creating new tools as
annually and report on number of employees trained
needed. Educate all employees annually
and subjects covered.
on the need for controls to protect
stormwater from exposure to potential
pollutants,
6.4
Provide training for those employees
Beginning in Year 2 provide training to all employees
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
that maintain the drainage system.
who maintain the drainage system with a focus on
floatable materials, grit, sediment, and disposal of
pollutants removed from the drainage system. Report
annually on number of employees trained and subjects
covered.
6.5
Provide training to employees that
Beginning in Year 2, provide training to all employees
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
manage and apply chemicals for control
who manage and apply chemicals to address safe
of dust, pests, vermin, and weeds
storage, application, and disposal of residual chemicals.
and/or are used to enhance the growth
Repeat training annually throughout the permit. Report
or condition of public urban landscape
on number of employees trained and subjects covered.
and recreation facilities.
A-8. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
6.6
Inspect all storage facilities for materials
Initiate inspection of material storage facilities in Year 2
X
X
X
X
SW Superintendent
to determine priority for reducing
and establish priorities for addressing issues identified.
exposure to stormwater.
Address corrective activity in next fiscal year. Report on
number and type of sites inspected and actions taken in
each annual report.
6.7
Inspect salt storage facility and
Initiate inspection of salt storage facilities and
X
X
X
X
Director of Public Works
application equipment annually to
application equipment in Year 2. Identify problems and
identify and eliminate exposure to
address when found. Report annually on inspections
stormwater and inappropriate
and resulting actions.
application. Evaluate current snow and
ice management program and ensure
that effective measures are in place to
minimize contamination of stormwater.
6.8
Develop standard operating procedures
Beginning in Year 2, develop and then implement
X
X
X
X
Director of Public Works
for various facilities and operations such
standard operating procedures for facilities and
as street sweeping activities to ensure
operations. Annually report on facilities and operations
that the greatest reduction of pollutant
targeted and results of activities.
loading to stormwater that can be
achieved.
6.9
Evaluate procedures for garbage
Beginning in Year 2, evaluate garbage collection
X
X
X
X
Director of Public Works
collection to ensure that exposure of
practices to determine if procedure adjustments need to
contaminant materials is minimized.
be made to address potential for pollution of
Evaluate standard procedures in other
stormwater. Focus on issues such as spills in the street,
departments for same purpose.
hydraulic hose ruptures, and customer storage
practices. Report on findings and any work plan that
develops as a result. Conduct similar activities with
other departments.
6.10
Evaluate spill response program for in-
In Year 3 evaluate current spill response practices and
X
X
SW Superintendent
house activities as well as community
determine if adjustments are needed. Work with county
response and adjust as needed to
hazardous material response unit to implement
ensure highest potential for minimizing
recommended changes in Year 5 and report on findings
impacts on stormwater.
and strategies in annual reports.
A-9. Adopted — March 3, 2003

CITY OF BELMONT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible Position/Party
6.11
Evaluate and implement a used oil
Beginning in Year 1, evaluate used oil recycling program
X
X
X
X
X
Director of Public Works
recycling program for City owned
utilized by private contractors performing City vehicle
equipment and vehicle maintenance
maintenance. Work with contractors to implement new
program within organization.
program or make changes to existing program in Year
2. Report annually on program, including amount
recycled and adjustments made as needed.
6.12
Maintain inventory of hazardous
Beginning in Year 1, determine if inventory of hazardous
X
X
Director of Public Works
chemicals and other potentially
chemicals used by the organization has been completed.
hazardous materials. Ensure that
Determine if quantities are appropriate and set up
limited, but sufficient quantities of the
standards for purchasing by end of Year 2.
items are on hand to minimize risk of
spill or contamination of stormwater.
A-10. Adopted — March 3, 2003

Adopted — March 3, 2003
Appendix B
Resolution Making the City Manager the Authorized Representative
CITY OF BELMONT 19 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER TO SERVE AS
APPLICANT'S AGENT FOR THE CITY OF BELMONT REGARDING ITS
NPDES PHASE lI STOR-MWATER PERMIT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Belmont, North Carolina has been designated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the N.C. Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) as a regulated public entity under the NPDES Phase It
Stormwater Program; and
WHEREAS, that designation requires preparation and submittal of a NPDES
Phase II Pori -nit Application and Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) to the Division
of Water Quality of DENR; and
WHEREAS, the City of Belmont has prepared a NPDES Stormwater Permit
Application Form and a Stormwater Management Program Report in support of that
application for submittal to the DENR Division of Water Quality:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Belmont,
North Carolina that the City Manager is designated as the applicant's agent and is hereby
authorized to sign and act on behalf of the City of Belmont in filing a NPDES Phase 11
Stormwater Permit Application and on any subsequent matters relating to the Stormwater
Management Program.
Adopted this the 3rd day of March, 2003.
Mayor
AT EST:
City lerk

Adopted - March 3, 2003
Appendix C
Public Hearing Advertisement
CITY OF BELMONT 20 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF BELMONTs. r°
}• ``'xi j1'e,+l�' day,` :•�..': `•� �,, �' A�
ThaTBelmont City Council will,'t
.hold,3a:,4:p'uti]ic:. aringt ,
Wednesday, Februal ,
9t'7:00 ' ''-'the City GounciL:
_'..
Room; Belmont City•, Hall, ,i15„.
Main. Street,"
AFFIDAVIT OF INSERTION OF ADVERTIS
YNorth
Noriti, Carolina for: the ur se
The Gaston Gazette
meat on
;of'�eceiving public•camment on
the, proposed Stormwater Man -
:,agement Plan that has been
prepared as part of the City's
NPDES Phase II Stormwater
Peimit Application pursuant to '
15A North Carolina Ad- .
,Title-
minisirative Code 2H.0126. The
..,,.!Or water, Management . Plan
a' addresses the. following re-
d siz measures: Public .
Gastonia, NC
;�-'.Education and outreach on ,
j $t6rm Water` Impacts; Public
Gaston County
Irniolvement and_ Participation;
•; Illipi Discharge.. Detection and
"Elimination; Construction'; Site
,_ Stormwater Runoff Control;
Post -Construction Stormwater
lt:hll"gement.in New Develop- ,
I, Melissa Birchfieid Legal Advertising Manager of the The Gaston Gazett ,meRt and Redevelopment; and..
that the advertisement of PUBLIC HEARING -CITY OF BELMONT
Pollution '.Prevention/Good,•
x'Housekeeping for Municipal
NPDES PHASE II STORMWATER PERMIT APP
00rations..
A11 interested persons are en-
eDuraged.to attend this meet -
ping:, Individuals requiring spe-
Gal assistance should Mozelle
eLingafeldt, City ' Clerk, at
*`704-625-5566 prior to the meet-'
Measuring 4.58 Inches appeared in The Gaston Gazette, a newspaper publish
i.1C-February 15; zoos
Gaston County, Gastonia, NC, in issues
FEBRUARY 15, 2003
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
r
tissa Birchfield
Legal Advertising Manager
day of ,2003
r~
r Public
My commission expires

REPUBLIC NEWSPAPERS, INC.
824 EAST KING STREET
P.O. BOX 769
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
'P,U,�LIC HEARING
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PHONE [phone] .'BELMONT
FAX [phone] ; y7,1!e Belmont City
Council '. will hold. a
pblic hearing , V on
Wednesday, February
26.2003 at 7.00 O.M. in,
GASTON COUNTY they: City ' C
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NORTH CAROLINA Hall'115 North Main
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�poseof receiving pub-
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And The Mount Holly News, newspapers published *lib. "comment on ; the
In Belmont, North Carolina, proposed.; Stormwater
do solemnly swear that the advertisement hereto annexed INanagement,P[an .that
appeared in The Belmont Bartner for / successive has�kbeen, prepared as
�piirt;4of,�,"the.t City's
weeks beginning on F NPDES Phase, II
, Stormwaterr+ Permit
Application pursuant to
Si natur Titlq�,x'�LSA b;; North
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`2�'ld nistrati've Code
Gaston County 5,a:0126 r The
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North Carolina orm,w."avt
[adpdpresses
gement Pldn
the following,
�urred.arx measures:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of PiibGc Education and'
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X � 20� Outreach , on Storm
;Watery Impacts;. Public
Involvement ", and.
Participation; Illicit
Discharge Detection
"' Elimination;
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Print Name nrcol;, :, ...Post -
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OFFICIAL SEAL development; `-and
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My �'missioExpires Marefr 22t]07 �Mltnicipal Operations:.
�Il interested persons
Ste;encouraged to
a V, ,this meeting.
Publishers of Kings Mountain Herald *Clierryville Eagle* Belmont Banner * Mount Holl tIiidivrduals requiring
Bessemer City RecordeCtal� " assistance
: ;fa"Contact Mozelle
dt, City Clerk,
704' 825-5586 prior
Yto:,i . e sheeting. .
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