NCS000417_APPLICATION_20101231

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
M54 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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❑FINAL PERMIT
❑ ONUAL REPORT.
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❑ COMPLIANCE
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DOC DATE
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State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY
Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec`d ID
Division of Water Quality Fee Paid
Permit Number 411
NPDES STORMWaER PERMIT _APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small M54 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Storm water Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
1. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION ❑ New Application ® Renewal (Permit No. NCS000417 }
a.
Name of Public Entity
Seeking Permit Coverage
Town of Ranlo
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
state or local
Local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
Town
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
Classification Code
SIC 91- 97
92
e.
County(s)
Gastonia
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
miles
1.37
g.
Population
Permanent
3320
Seasonal (if available)
n/a
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
4.2%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ®No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
1.60
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
2 (tributaries to the Catawba River)
d.
Estimated percentage of Jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
88.9%
•
Commercial
1.4%
•
Industrial
7.4%
•
Open Space
2.3%
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS

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a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
® Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
Yes ®No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
n/a
• NPDES Permit Number
n/a
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ❑ No
with another Phase II enti ?
d, If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
rmittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
® Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Gaston County
• Element they will implement
Erosion control, Phase II Post Construction
• Contact Person
William D. Beasley
• Contact Address
212 E. Main Street, Gastonia, NC 28053-1578
• Contact Telephone Number
704-866-3194
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
® Yes ❑ No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
n/a
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.

NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application
VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
Information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment fi knowing violations
A
Signature
NJ44_(�
Name
. Steve Alexander
Title
Mayor
Street Address
1624 Spencer Mountain Rd,
PO Box
City
Gastonia
State
NC
Zip
28054-3048
Telephone
704-824-3461
Fax
704-824-3423
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Craig Roseberry
b.
Title
Public Works Director
c.
Street Address
1624 Spencer Mountain Rd,
d.
PO Box
e.
City
Gastonia
f.
State
NC
g.
zip
28054-3048
h.
Telephone Number
704-824-4013
i.
Fax Number
704-824-3423
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]

NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application
IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
N/A
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
N/A
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of the Stormwater Management Program Report for the five-year permit term. The
Stormwater Management Program Report shall be assembled in the order and formatted in accordance with
the Table of Contents shown below, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table
of Contents with page numbers for each entry. The required narrative information for each section is
provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report
(SWU-268).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. G rowth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS

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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. CO-PERMrMNG INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

TOWN OF RANLO
COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER
MANAGEMETN PROGRAM REPORT
Steve Alexander, Mayor
Scott Clark, Mayor Pro-tem
.Jason Williams, Commissioner
Cathy Lewis, Commissioner
Linda Rhyne, commissioner
Lynn Black, Commissioner
Bob Lawing, Staff Attorney
Chuck Webb, Town Coordinator
Craig Roseberry, Public Works Director
Donna Hulsey, Town Clerk/Finance Director
Prepared By:
Ranlo Public Works Department
Town of Ranlo Administration
Davis & Floyd

RANLO COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM REPORT
Table of Contents
Page
Storm Sewer System Information................................................................................................. I
I.I. Population Served...........................................................................................................1
1.2. Growth Rate.....................................................................................................................1
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Area..............................................................................1
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System................................................................................................1
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates...................................................................................2
1.6. Estimate Methodology.....................................................................................................2
1.7. TMDLIdentification.......................................................................................................2
2. Receiving Streams.......................................................................................................................... 3
3. Existing Water Quality Programs................................................................................................4
3.1. Local Programs...............................................................................................................4
3.2. State Programs................................................................................................................4
4. Permitting Information..................................................................................................................5
4. 1. Responsible Party Contact List.......................................................................................5
4.2. Organizational Chart .......................................................................................................7
4.3. Signing Official...............................................................................................................7
5. Co -Permitting Information........................................................................................................... 9
6. Reliance on other Government Entity to Satisfy One or More Permit Obligations...............9
6.1. Organization.....................................................................................................................9
6.2. Element to be Implemented............................................................................................
9
6.3. Contact Information for the Responsible Party ..............................................................
9
6.4. Legal Agreement.............................................................................................................9
7. Stormwater Management Program Plan.....................................................................................
10
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts ..............................................
10
7.1.1. BMP Summary Table....................................................................................
10
7.1.2. Target Audience............................................................................................
10
7.1.3. Target Pollution Sources...............................................................................
10
7.1.4.Outreach Program..........................................................................................10
7.1.5. Decision Process............................................................................................
11
7.1.6. Evaluation......................................................................................................1 1
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation.............................................................................
11
7.2. I. BMP Summary Table....................................................................................
11
7.2.2. Target Audience............................................................................................
11
7.2.3. Participation Program....................................................................................11
7.2.4. Decision Process............................................................................................1
1
7.2.5. Evaluation......................................................................................................1 1
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination...................................................................
11
7.3.1. BMP Summary Table...................................................................................
11
7.3.2. Storm Sewer System Map.............................................................................
12
7.3.3. Regulatory Mechanism.................................................................................
12
7.3.4. Enforcement..................................................................................................
12
7.3.5. Detection and Elimination.............................................................................12
7.3.5.1. Procedures for Locating Priority Areas .......................................
12
7.3.5.2. Procedures for Removing the Source of the Illicit Discharge.....
12
7.3.5.3. Procedures for Evaluation of Illicit Connection and Discharge
Component..................................................................................12
7.3.6. Non Stormwater Discharges..........................................................................12
7.3.7. Outreach........................................................................................................
13

7.3.8. Decision Process...........................................................................................
13
7.3.9. Evaluation.....................................................................................................
13
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control...............................................................
13
7.4.1. BMP Summary Table....................................................................................13
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment........................................................................................................
13
7.5.1. BMP Summary Table....................................................................................
13
7.5.2. Non -Structural BMP's...................................................................................13
7.5.3. Structural BMP's...........................................................................................
14
7.5.4. Regulatory Mechanism..................................................................................14
7.5.5. Operation and Maintenance...........................................................................14
7.5.6. Decision Process............................................................................................14
7.5.6.1. Priority Areas...............................................................................
14
7.5.6.2. Specific Concerns........................................................................
14
7.5.7 Evaluation.......................................................................................................14
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations .............................14
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table.....................................................................................
14
7.6.2 Affected Operations........................................................................................15
7.6.2.1 Individual NPDES Permitted Operations .....................................
15
7.6.3 Training..........................................................................................................
15
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections.........................................................................
15
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations......................................................................................15
7.6.6 Waste Disposal...............................................................................................
15
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects...........................................................................
15
7.6.8 Existing Ordinances........................................................................................16
7.6.9 Decision Process.............................................................................................16
7.6.10 Evaluation.....................................................................................................16
APPENDIX A: Resolutions and Notices.......................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX B: BMP Summary Table..............................................................................................??
APPENDIX C: Storm Sewer System Map ........................ ............................................................... ??

Town of Ranlo
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report
1. Storm Sewer System Information
I.I. Population Served:
Permanent Population: 3,320
Seasonal: NIA
Basis of Information: NC Office of Budget, Planning, & Management, July 2008 Estimate
1.2. Growth Rate: 4.2% The growth rate represents the annualized rate based on the relative change in
2000 and 2008 US Census.
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: Municipal: 1.60 square miles; Extraterritorial Jurisdiction:
n/a
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System: The Town of Ranlo Stormwater System includes drainage infrastructure
such as inlets, basins, manholes, pipes, culverts, ditches and swales. Per Town Ordinance, all new
Town streets constructed by private developers must have curb and gutter stormwater systems. The
Town currently requires structural BMP's to restrict or slow stormwater runoff, and allow for
removal of Total Suspended Solids (TSS). The system is maintained by the Town's Streets
Department, which is housed in the Public Works Department. The stormwater system for state
maintained roads is managed by NCDOT.
Town staff provides maintenance to the Town System by the following methods:
• Open Channel / Ditch -line Maintenance — Operation includes cleaning, clearing and restoration of
open ditch -lines within the Town rights -of -way. Providing riprap stabilization and seed/grass
measures are commonly used to correct, minimize and control erosion issues in these areas.
• Drainage Pipe Maintenance -- Town Staff provides pipe installation for property owners desiring
to pipe areas within the public right of ways. Other related work may include; catch -basin
construction, catch -basin and pipe cleaning, catch -basin and pipe repair, erosion control measures
and spill hazard response.
• Sweeping — The City provides curb -sweeping service for removal of trash, litter and other debris.
Additionally, they may respond to emergency situations possibly involving hazardous substances.
• Litter / Dead Animal Collection — This activity includes the removal of trash, debris and dead
animals from City maintained streets, parking lots and walkways.
• Leaf Collection — The City has (2) two options for leaf collection services for its residents.
Citizens may bag their leaves in clear bags or rake loose leaves to the curb or ditch -line
boundaries to receive vacuum service. Residents are asked to keep ditch -lines free of leaves at all
times.

• The city employs (3) Full -Time positions for system maintenance. The system is inspected yearly
for maintenance problems and cleaned following rain events.
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates:
Residential: 88.9 %
Commercial: 1.4 %
Industrial: 7.4 %
Open Space: 2.3 %
1.6. Estimate Methodology: The land use composition estimates were calculated from the County's
Geographic Information System zoning land use data layer. The open space estimate is composed of
Town maintained parks and Open Space maintained by various homeowners associations.
1.7. TMDL Identification: There are no known TMDL allocations for any receiving streams within the
MS4 service area.

2. Receiving Streams
Table 1. Catawba River Basin
Receiving Stream Name
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Use Support
Rating
Water Quality
Issues
Burton Branch
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Houser's Branch
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
N/A denotes that data was not available

3. Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1. Local Programs:
3.1.1 Interlocal agreement with Gaston County — Gaston County Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinance
3.1.2 Interlocal agreement with Gaston County — Water supply watershed regulations, and
watershed management plan. The purpose of these regulations is to regulate the
development and land use density in order to limit water supply watershed exposure to
non -point source discharge and pollution. This effort is a proactive approach, rather than
a reactive, to assure a clean, safe and healthy water supply.
3.1.3 Interlocal agreement with Gaston County — Stormwater Ordinance
3.2. State Programs: NIA

4.1. Responsible Party Contact List: See Appendix A (pg. 17) for a list of each measurable goal sorted by measure. Contact
information for responsible parties is listed below.
BMP Contact Person Position Phone # Fax # Email Address
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
1
Prepare stormwater brochures for distribution by the
Bill Duston
Planning
704/372-2416
704/347-4710
bduston@centralin
Town
Director CCOG
a.or
2
Distribution of stormwater brochures
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks@
Works
aol.com
3
Informational Website
Bill Duston
Planning
704/372-2416
704/347-4710
bduston@centralin
Director CCOG
a.or
4
Distribution of storm drain marking kits
Bill Duston
Planning
704/372-2416
704/347-4710
bduston@centralin
Director CCOG
a.or
5
Installation of storm drain marking kits
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks@
Works
aol.com
6
1 Producing videos on stormwater education, aired on
Bill Duston
Planning
704/372-2416
704/347-4710
bduston@centralin
WCNC
I
Director CCOG
a.or
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Involvement and Participation
Construction of innovative stormwater Bill Duston
Planning
704/372-2416
704/347-4710 bduston@centralin
demonstration pLojects
Director CCOG
a.or
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge and Elimination
1
Develop and distribute fact sheets for public
Chuck Webb
Town
704/824-3461
704/824-3423
[e-mail]
education program on illicit connections and spill
Administrator
management.
2
Train employees on how to inspect for illicit
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks@
connections and establish a tracking system for
Works
aol.com
managing reported problem areas.
3
Coordinate with local wastewater program on
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
7041824-3423
ranlopublicworks@
identification of potential cross connections between
Works
aol.com
sanitary sewer and storm sewers.
4
Prepare inventory of stormwater structures and a
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks@
system map showing outfalls and the receiving
Works
aol.com
water bodies
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Construction Site Stormwater Runoff
Control
1-TRely on existing measures implemented through Joseph Alm
Administrator
704/922-4181
704/922-2157 jdalm@@co.gaston
Gaston Coun
nc.us
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Post Construction Storm Water Mana ement in New Development and Redevelopment
1
Rely on existing measures implemented through
Joseph Alm
Administrator
704/922-4181
704/922-2157
jdalm@@co.gaston
Gaston County
nc.us
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

BMP
Contact Person
Position
Phone #
Fax #
Email Address
1
Develop training materials on pollution prevention for
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks
public facilities, using existing materials gathered from
Works
@aol.com
other organizations or creating new tools as needed.
Educate all employees annually on the need for
controls to protect stormwater from exposure to
potential pollutants.
2
Provide training for those employees that maintain the
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks
drainage system with the focus on disposal of
Works
@aol.com
floatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants
removed from the system.
3
Provide training to employees that manage and apply
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks
chemicals for control of dust, pests, vermin, and
Works
@aol.com
weeds and/or are used to enhance the growth or
condition of public urban landscape and recreation
facilities. Training will target the safe and effective
application, storage and disposal of chemicals used.
4
Annually inspect vehicle washing operations to ensure
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks
that they are in good working order and that they
Works
@aol.com
minimize exposure of stormwater to chemicals and
other liquids.
5
Develop standard operating procedures for various
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks
facilities and/or operations such as street sweeping
Works
@aol.com
activities and parking lot (garage) maintenance
activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of
pollutant loading to stormwater that can be achieved.
5
Evaluate your procedures for managing trash and
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks
garbage collection to ensure that exposure of
Works
@aol.com
contaminant materials is minimized.
7
Evaluate spill response program for in-house activities
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
704/824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks
as well as community response and adjust as needed
Works
@aol.com
to ensure highest potential for minimizing impacts on
stormwater.
8
Maintain inventory of hazardous chemicals and other
Craig Roseberry
Director of Public
7041824-4013
704/824-3423
ranlopublicworks
potentially hazardous materials and ensure that
Works
@aol.com
limited but sufficient quantity of items are on hand to
minimize risk of spill or contamination of stormwater.

4.2. Or
4.3. Signing Official:
Authorized Representative: Mayor
Name: Steve Alexander
The Mayor is designated by resolution adopted by the Town Board as the signing official.

6. Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations
6.L Organization: Gaston County
6.2. Element to be Implemented:
6.2.1 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
6.2.2 Water supply watershed regulations
6.3. Contact Information for the Responsible Party:
• Name: William D. Beasley, Asst. County Manager
• Address: 212 W. Main Street, Gastonia, NC 28053-1578
• Phone Number: 704-866-3194
6.4. Legal Agreement: Yes, lnterlocal Agreement. See Appendix "A".

Stormwater Management Program Plan
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1. BMP Summary Table: See Appendix B for the details on the following BMP's:
➢ 0 Distribute stormwater brochures through Town Hall.
➢ ❑ Informational website hosted by Centralina Council of Governments.
➢ ❑ Establish Town web page for informational links.
➢ ❑ Statewide program for education.
➢ ❑ Storm grate stenciling/identification.
➢ 0 Advertising campaign using videos shown on local news channel, WCNC.
7.1.2. Target Audience: The target audience for this measure will be households, businesses, and
industries. Efforts will be made to target materials to school age children, the general public, and
Town employees. Materials will also be created to focus on different types of uses, such as
residential, commercial, and industrial.
7.1.3. Target Pollutant Sources:
➢ ❑ Trash: An accumulation of trash and debris can clog storm sewer pipes, creating
hazards for vehicles, pedestrians, and homes.
➢ ❑ Sediment: Sediment removal reduces sedimentation of waterways and improves water
quality for aquatic life, recreational uses, and drinking water supplies.
➢ ❑ Car Washing: Car washing can introduce pollutants into the storm sewer system and
is normally done under conditions where the runoff is not diluted.
➢ ❑ Disposal of Household Chemicals and used Oil: Improper disposal of chemicals and
oil degrades waterways and water quality.
➢ ❑ Application of Lawn Care Products: Overuse and improper application of lawn
products poses risks to the natural environment, as well as people and animals.
➢ ❑ Fecal Coliform: Point and non -point pollution sources can increase levels of fecal
coliform in a waterway.
7.1.4. Outreach Program: The Town of Ranlo's approach for the outreach program will use different
methods to distribute information and inform the public. Initially, outreach efforts will focus on
mailers, flyers, and brochures, and video spotlights on WCNC to make the public aware of the
stormwater program. Outreach efforts will also include developing the Town's website that will
include general stormwater information and email links to report violations.

7.1.5. Decision Process: The overall purpose of the Town of Ranlo stormwater plan is to provide a
solid foundation of information for the public over the next five years. Tile Town has not had a
comprehensive stormwater program and these BMP's represent the initial steps in starting a
program. Due to the extensiveness of the changes that are required, the Town is not prepared to
deal with all aspects of stormwater management simultaneously. However, the approach outlined
in this application represents progressive steps designed to build on each other. It also allows for
an evaluation of the BMP's effectiveness and the ability to make adjustments as needed. This
approach will also accommodate any future revisions to the final stormwater rules that will be
adopted by the State.
7.1.6. Evaluation: The effectiveness of these measures will be evaluated on an annual basis through a
review of the number of materials developed and distributed. Additionally, the number of contacts
through the website and email will be tracked to document the impact that the materials are having
on the public.
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1. BMP Summary Table: See Appendix B (pg. 30) for the details on the following BMP's.
➢ ❑ Hold public hearing for stormwater permit application.
7.2.2. Target Audience: The target audience will be the general public.
7.2.3. Participation Program: A public hearing is to be scheduled by the Town allowing the general
public to comment on the Stormwater Permit Application and Management Program. Public
hearing notices are drafted by Town Staff and forwarded to a local weekly newspaper for
publication. All legal notices are published for two consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing
date. Notification of the meeting will be posted at Town Hall.
7.2.4. Decision Process: The public hearing process was chosen because it gives any interested party
an opportunity to comment on proposed regulations. A public hearing also ensures that the elected
officials have an opportunity to hear comments directly from the public.
7.2.5. Evaluation: The effectiveness will be evaluated by holding a public hearing in compliance with
State and Local requirements.
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1. BMP Summary Table: See Appendix B (pg. 30) for the details on the following BMP's.
➢ ❑ Develop and distribute fact sheets for public education program on illicit connections
and spill management.

❑ Train employees on how to inspect for illicit connections and establish a tracking
system for managing reported problem areas.
❑ Coordinate with local wastewater program on identification of potential cross
connections between sanitary sewer and storm sewers.
❑ Identify responsible party within organization to manage follow up and enforcement
actions.
7.3.2. Storm Sewer System Map: The Town currently has a comprehensive map of the stormsewer
system dated 2009, shown as Appendix "C". A detailed survey including structure characteristics,
location, and any maintenance issues was performed in 2009. All maps are available through
Ranlo Town Hall for review and comment.
7.3.3. Regulatory Mechanism: The Town has entered into an interlocal agreement with Gaston
County, and has enforced a resolution to adopt the "Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance". Town
Staff will also develop procedures to identify problem areas and trace it to the source.
7.3.4. Enforcement: The Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance allows for enforcement actions to be
initiated for stormwater violations, as determined by the Stormwater Administrator. At a minimum
the methodology will involve notification of the property owner, establishing a remediation
period, and issuance of fines as needed.
7.3.5. Detection and Elimination: The Town's proposed approach to detect and eliminate illicit
discharges will start with a general evaluation of the stormsewer system. The evaluations will
primarily be conducted during prolonged dry periods during the summer months. Once the
preliminary evaluation is complete a more detailed investigation of the stormsewer system will be
conducted. Once discharges are detected enforcement actions will taken.
7.3.5.1. Procedures for locating priority areas: The Town will use several different methods to
identify illicit connections. First, dry weather evaluations of stormsewer outfalls will be
conducted to identify problems areas. Second, on -site inspections of industries and
businesses will be conducted on an as -needed basis. These inspections will be
coordinated through existing inspections programs in various Town Departments.
Third, the general public will be provided with reporting mechanisms to notify Town
personnel of illicit connections. The Town will also train employees to identify illicit
connections and report possible violations to appropriate staff members. Additional
detection methods will be evaluated during the permit cycle and changes will be made
as needed.
7.3.5.2. Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge: The Gaston County
Stormwater Ordinance specifies the procedures and authority to eliminate an illicit
connection or discharge. The ordinance gives Town employees the right to perform on -
site inspections, grant right -of -entry powers, outline corrective actions, and specifies
procedures for issuing fines and citations.
7.3.5.3. Procedures for evaluation of illicit connection and discharge component: A
stormwater advisory group composed of designated Town employees will evaluate the
program on an annual basis. The group will evaluate the suggested BMP's for that year
and determine whether they were met. If the goals of the suggested BMP's are not
fulfilled the group will decide whether to devise a new strategy for the BMP, modify
the implementation method, or extend the time frame for the strategy.
7.3.6. Non Stormwater Discharges: Water line flushing: Allowable
Landscape irrigation: Allowable

Diverted stream flows: Allowable
Rising ground waters: Allowable
Uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at 40 CFR §35.2005(20)): Allowable
Uncontaminated pumped ground water: Allowable
Discharges from potable water sources: Allowable
Foundation drains: Allowable
Air conditioning condensation: Allowable
Irrigation water: Allowable
Springs: Allowable
Water from crawl space pumps: Allowable
Footing drains: Allowable
Lawn watering: Allowable
Individual residential car washing: Allowable
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands: Allowable
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges: Allowable
Street wash water: Allowable
7.3.7. Outreach: The Town will inform the public about the hazards of illicit connections and illegal
dumping through the methods discussed in the Public Education component. As for Town
employees, this information will be integrated into training programs.
7.3.8. Decision Process: The program approach for illicit discharge detection and elimination was
developed by reviewing IDDE A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical
Assessments. It was determined that inspections would need to be coordinated with other Town
Departments. From these inspections corrective measures would be initiated and followed up by
designated staff members. It was determined that outreach activities should be combined with the
public education program.
7.3.9. Evaluation. The success of the program will be evaluated on meeting the proposed deadlines
and finding and correcting illicit discharges into the stormsewer system. The measurable goals for
each BMP are listed in the BMP Summary Table.
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.4.1 BMP Summary Table: See Appendix B (pg. 30) for the details on the following BMP's.
➢ Rely on existing measures implemented through Gaston County.
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.5.1. BMP Summary Table: See Appendix B (pg. 30) for the details on the following BMP's.
❑ Interlocal agreement with Gaston County "Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance" for
development and redevelopment of properties meeting the minimum criteria established by
NCDENR.
➢ Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance requires assurance of long-term maintenance of on -site
structures. An operations and maintenance plan is to be recorded on a plat, as well as
specifying financial responsibility for the maintenance
7.5.2. Non -Structural BMPs: The following non-structural BMP's have been adopted by the Town.
The Town of Ranlo Development Ordinance allows for voluntary open space set -asides in
certain residential zoning districts. If a developer chooses this option they are allowed smaller
lots sizes and widths, as well as reductions in applicable acreage fees.
Landscaping Ordinance requires all new non-residential developments to provide on -site
landscaping.
7.5.3 Structural BMPs: The Town currently has an Interlocal agreement in place with Gaston County;
thereby granting plan review and approval, as well as enforcement of the adopted County
Ordinance to Gaston County

7.5.4 Regulatory Mechanism: The mechanism the Town will use to enforce post -construction run-off
controls will be the Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance, which became effective July 1, 2007.
7.5.5 Operation and Maintenance: All long-term maintenance activities will be the responsibility of the
property owner or a homeowner's association. Gaston County staff members will be responsible
for receiving annual maintenance inspection reports from a qualified professional. The Town will
establish a reporting, notification, and enforcement mechanism for corrective action in its
ordinance.
7.5.6 Decision Process: To meet this requirement Town staff reviewed current Town Ordinances and
determined that an interlocal agreement was needed to ensure that structural BMP's would meet or
exceed State requirements.
7.5.6.1 Priority Areas: One of the priority areas in Ranlo is property adjoining Hauser's Branch,
which runs through the jurisdiction. The Creek is a refuge to "Magnolia macrophylla"
a rare tree (but not endangered) which is only found in a few areas in North Carolina.
95% of all the wild magnolia trees are found in Gaston County.
7.5.6.2 Specific Concerns: Ranlo's program will have to address residential development, due to
the high percentage of new residential dwellings, within the jurisdiction, as well as the
potential for expanded growth.
7.5.7 Evaluation: These measurable goals require the interlocal agreement with Gaston County. Once
these revisions have been completed each measure will be evaluated for its effectiveness on an
annual basis. Included in this evaluation will be an internal review of record keeping for post -
construction controls by the Public Works Director or his designee.
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table: See Appendix B (pg. 30) for the details on the following BMP's.
➢ Develop training materials on pollution prevention for public facilities, using existing
materials gathered from other organizations or creating new tools as needed. Educate
employees on the need for controls to protect stormwater from exposure to potential
pollutants.
➢ Provide training for those employees that maintain the drainage system with a focus on
disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants removed from the system.
➢ Provide training to employees that manage and apply chemicals for control of dust, pests,
vermin, and weeds and/or are used to enhance the growth or condition of public urban
landscape and recreation facilities. Training will target the safe and effective application,
storage and disposal of chemicals used.
➢ Annually inspect vehicle washing operations to ensure that they are in good working
order and that they minimize exposure of stormwater to chemicals, fuels, and other
liquids.
➢ Inspect all materials storage facilities to determine priority for reducing exposure to
stormwater.
➢ Develop standard operating procedures for various facilities and/or operations such as
street sweeping activities and parking lot (garage) maintenance activities to ensure that
the greatest reduction of pollutant loading to stormwater that can be achieved.

➢ Evaluate procedures for managing trash and garbage collection to ensure that exposure of
contaminant materials is minimized.
➢ Evaluate spill response program for in-house activities as well as community response
and adjust as needed to ensure highest potential for minimizing impacts on stormwater.
> Maintain inventory of hazardous chemicals and other potentially hazardous materials and
ensure that limited but sufficient quantity of items are on hand to minimize risk of spill or
contamination of stormwater.
7.6.2 Affected Operations:
9 Public Works
7.6.2.1 Individual NPDES Permitted Operations:
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7.6.3 Training: Municipal employee education will be done by holding training sessions for various Town
Departments. Particular emphasis will be placed on the Public Works Department and target street
sweeping, chemical application, mowing and clearing activities, and automotive fluid and chemical
disposal. Handouts and posters will also be developed to inform other Town Departments about the
stormwater program, how to report violations, and good housekeeping measures for municipal
operations.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections: The Public Works Department provides street sweeping for Town -
maintained streets. The Town also maintains trash receptacles in the downtown area, some Town
parking lots, and Town parks. The Town also provides garbage and recycling collection for all
"Town residents, with weekly collection. The Town currently does not have a drainage system
inspection program, but does clean storm sewer piping on an as needed basis.
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations: Street Sweeper is used on an as needed basis to clean Town maintained
parking lots.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal: All waste collected from the storm sewer system is deposited in the Gaston County
Landfill.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects: Flood Management Projects will be evaluated for water quality
impacts once a Flood Ordinance is adopted.

7.6.8 Existing ordinances: Town Staff members identified the following ordinances that impact water
quality.
➢ General Littering Ordinance - Littering prohibited on any Town street, sidewalk, or
public property.
➢ Nuisance Ordinance - Accumulation of junk, trash, and debris on private property is
prohibited.
Town Garage - All used automotive fluids are stored in containers and disposed of
through private contractor; vehicle wash area is connected to sanitary sewer system.
7 Fire Department - Operational Manual lists Hazardous Materials Response
Procedures.
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) Plan - Specifies response procedures and reporting
for all sanitary sewer overflows.
7.6.9 Decision Process: The pollution prevention plan was developed by reviewing existing policies and
ordinances that impact water quality. Important factors considered were the importance of employee
training, implementing new BMP's, and documenting current practices that impact water quality.
7.6.10 Evaluation: The measurable goals are to increase the awareness of water quality among all
employees and to introduce new BMP's into everyday work activities. The measurable goals will be
evaluated through documentation of daily activities and closer monitoring and reporting of chemicals that
are used on a daily basis.

August 13, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
GASTON COUNTY COUNTY MANAGER
128 W. MAIN AVE. TELEPHONE: [phone]
P.O. BOX 1578 FAX: ( 960PA-AV ERS OFFICE
GASTONIA, NC 28053-1578
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Samuel J. Shames Asst. County Attorney S
Stormwater Ordinance Enforcement Services With Town of Ranlo
Attached is a fully -executed original of the above document. Please send the Vendor the enclosed original.
for their file. The County has retained an original signature copy.
cc: Wilson L. Bradley III, Finance Director
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FEMENIOTODEPARTMENTTHEYSEND
Mission statement
Gaston County seeks to be among the finest counties in North Carolina. It will provide effective, efrlelent and affordable
services leading to a safe, secure and healthy community, an environment for economic growth, and promote a favorable
quality of life.

GASTON COUNTY
P.O. Box 1578
212 W. Main Street
Gastonia, NC 28053-1578
April 28, 2003
Mr. Chuck Webb, Town Manager
Town of Ranlo
1624 Spencer Mountain Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
Attorney
Prone [phone]
Fax [phone]
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement For Enforcement Services Of Gaston County Soil
Erosion And Sedimentation Control Ordinance With The Town Of Ranlo
Dear Mr. Webb:
Enclosed is a fully -executed original of the above -referenced agreement. The County has
retained a copy of this document for its file.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Glenda Jones at the Natural Resources
Department at 922-4181.
Very truly yours,
M, 4 j &&A
Kathleen M. Gadd, Assistant County Attorney
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FELETTERTOVENDOR

TOWN OF RANLO
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
RESODUTI+ON T1TLE: RESOLUTION TO AAOPT THE GASTON COUNTY SOIL EROSION
AM SWOUNTATION CONTROL ORDINANCE AND APPROVE
THE INTERLOCAL AGREEl17[ENT 1V rM GASTON COUNTY TO
ENFORCE THE ORDINANCE IN MUNICIPAL B07<.1NDARIES
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 cost of poor sedimentation control include higher water treatment cost, 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 ofNatural 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, Ranlo supports the adoption of the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Ordinance by the Gaston County Board of Commissioners to enforced by
the Gaston, County Natural Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gertz. Star. 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 imdertaking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of panto 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 with the town, farisdictions.
RESOLVED this the 1) day of v 42003,
Mayor Date
ATTEST:
Town Clerk

SAMPLE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
NORTH CAROLINA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES OF
GASTON COUNTY GASTON COUNTY SOIL EROSION
AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
ORDINANCE
This Agreement made and entered into on the 10 day of T rl I , 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 TpwrA _,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 W
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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 hereii.
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 harn-dess
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 hanxrless from any judgments against
the Municipality resulting therefrom, unless the County is not at fault.
B. Coun . 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 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 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.
f 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 skull 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
William D. Beasley, ` Asst. dountv Manager
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Martkia M'..- 6'rdari-I.Cle to he Board
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APPROV-,E10,AS TO FORM:
Kathleen M. Gadd, Assisfant County Attorney
(NAME O ICIPALITY)
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
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County of Gaston
State of North Carolina
RESOLUTION TITLE: GASTON NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF RANLO'S ADOPTION OF THE GASTON COUNTY SOIL
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ORDINANCE AND
APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the adoption of the
Gaston County Soil 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 implementation 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, pursuantto N. C. General Statutes 160A--461, any unit of local government in this State may
enter into contracts or agreementswith each other in order to execute any undertaking; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ranlo adopted the Gaston County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance and approved the lnterlocal Agreement with Gaston County to enforce the
Gaston County Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control ordinance within the city jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Gaston County Board of Commissioners enters into the
Intedocal Agreement with the City of Ranlo to enforce the Gaston County Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinance within the municipality's jurisdictions.
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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 16th day of ME �3 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 Town of Ranlo, 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 Stormwater 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:
L 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 I, 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. Count The County through the County Department of Natural Resources agrees to:
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(1) provide enforcement services for Gaston County Storrnwater Ordinance;
(2) seek civil and criminal enforcement of the law when necessary in the County's discretion;
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 Stonnwater 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 acceptancc 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 agreedupon, 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 WBEREOP, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in duplicate for
themselves, for tteir'duly, authorized officers of the day and year first above written.
,. GASTON COUNTY
By_J \ oY1l ! !
PhiUip fonder, Asst. County 14mager
ATTEST: 1 ..
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Sam Shames Assistant County Attorney
TOWN OF
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Clerk
File: Stormweterinterlocal Agrecment.mw

Town of Ranto
State of [North Carolina
RESOLUTION TITLE: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE GASTON COUNTY STORMWATER
ORDINANCE AND APPROVE THE iNTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH GASTON COUNTY TO ENI ORCIE THE ORDINANCE IN
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, a major challenge fai*ig our region is the protection of the quality of our water resources
in the face of explosive growth; and
WHEREAS, construction runoff and urban stwmwater are the primary non -point sources of pollution
in Gaston County; and
WHEREAS, the ccsts of poor stormwater oor)trol Include higher water treatment costs, degraded fish
populations, and lower real estate values; and
WHEREAS, aftr examining the subject for over a year, the Quality of Natural Resources Commission
at their March 2007, voted to recommend that Gaston County adapt a local
stormwater control program and for the County's Natural Resource Department to
administer the program; and
WHERsrAS, (mod wo m"�'Wl
supports the adoptlon of the Gaston County Stormwater
Ordinance by the Gaston Gourtty Board of Commissioners to be enforced by the
Gaston County Natural Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stet. §153A 122, a city may by resolution permit a county
ordinance adapted pursuant to NC st9bites to be applicable within the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. Gan_ Star §150A-461, any unit of local government in this State may
enter Into contracts or agreements with earn other In order to exewte any
undertak[ng_
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ranh adopts the Gaston County Stormwater
Ordinance and approves the interl=i Agreement with Gaston County to enforce the Gaston County Soil
Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordnance within the city jurisdictions.
RESOLVED this the day of , 2007.
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Gaston, NG
Susan S. Lockrldpe 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 Stonnwater Ordinance adopted on April 12, 2007;
2) Adoptsthrr attached Gaston County Stormwater Ordinance pursuantto North Carolina
General Statutes and as approved by the 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 Commipsion, do hereby certify that the above
by the Board of Commissioners as follows: [ 111A ,
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HISTORY OF THE REGIONAL STORMWATER PARTNERSHIP
❑ In December 2006, Centralina Council of Governments (COG) convened a meeting in
Harrisburg for the purpose of forming a regional stormwater partnership to promote good
stormwater practices around the region and applying for a Clean Water Management Trust
Fund (CWMTF) grant application to help fund the Partnership. The Partnership, open to all
communities in the region, would focus on those communities who were designated as either
Phase I or II stormwater communities by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality
and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. In attendance at the meeting
were representatives from WCNC Channel 36, a Charlotte television station that, through an
existing partnership with Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, was airing videos on
stormwater-related matters. Letters of support for forming and financially supporting the
Partnership were received from over 1S communities that attended.
❑ In March 2007, COG submitted a CWMTF application for $251,039. Grant funds were to be
used to:
• Purchase stormwater grate identification supplies
• Purchase "Adopt -A -Stream" supplies
• Conduct Quarterly Partnership workshops
• Conduct an advertising campaign for the Partnership using billboards, television videos,
and a website
• Publishing stormwater brochures for distribution to local governments
• Implementing two stormwater demonstration projects
• Conduct surveys of the region's population to determine their awareness of stormwater
related issues.
❑ COG was notified in Fall 2007 that the CWMTF grant application had been approved. The
grant agreement was executed between the two entities in January 2008. The grant award was
for $121,000. Grant funds were to be used for all of the above activities except (1) Surveys and
(2) Advertising.
❑ Eighteen local governments initially became members of the Partnership and committed to
funding the Partnership for at least two years. Dues amounts, based on population, ranged
from approximately $170-$33,000 per year. Members of the Partnership included:
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City of Belmont
City of Bessemer City
Cabarrus County
City of Charlotte
City of Cherryville
Town of China Grove
City of Concord
Town of Cramerton
Town of Dallas
Gaston County
Town of Harrisburg
Town of Indian Trail
Town of Landis
Mecklenburg County
City of Mount Holly
Town of Ranlo
Town of Stallings
(NOTE: The Town of Stanley was an original member of the Partnership, but withdrew from the
Partnership effective July 1, 2008.)
❑ The first Partnership workshop took place in February 2008 at the Belmont campus of
Gaston College. Workshops have since taken place on a quarterly basis with speakers brought
in to talk about a variety of stormwater related issues relevant to the Partnership communities.
The Partnership also formed an Executive Committee that meets on a bi-monthly basis. The
first Executive Committee meeting was held in March 2008. Executive Committee members
include representatives from:
City of Charlotte
• City of Concord
• Gaston County
• Town of Harrisburg
Town of Indian Trail
• Mecklenburg County
❑ Beginning in February 2008, stormwater related videos began being shot in various
Partnership communities and aired twice -weekly on WCNC Channel 36. The videos were
produced and presented by Daniella Lopez, WCNCs on -air meteorologist. Stormwater related
information was also found on WCNCs "Storm Center" webpage. This information included a
series of custom-made banners that depicted good stormwater practices, other stormwater
and environmental tips, as well as the videos. Weekly videos were produced and aired on
WCNC through January 31, 2009.

❑ In May 2008, a subcommittee of the Executive Committee awarded two stormwater
demonstration grants, each for $35,000, to the Town of Indian Trail and Gaston County. (NOTE:
Indian Trail later rescinded its grant award and the funds were then awarded to the City of
Charlotte.) Both awards were contingent on local match funds being provided. The City of
Charlotte project involves construction of a bio-retention facility at Park Road Park; the Gaston
County project involves construction of a bio-retention facility at Southwest Middle School in
Gastonia.
❑ Representatives from the Partnership and COG developed a brochure, designed for
distribution to the general public, which outlined the work of the Partnership as well as
promoting good stormwater practices. Ten -thousand (10,000) brochures were produced and
distributed to Partnership communities in October 2008.
❑ In November 2008, over $13,000 in Adopt -A -Stream and stormwater grate identification
supplies were ordered and distributed to Partnership communities. Supplies distributed
included:
Adopt -A -Stream
• Signs (custom-made for Partnership communities): 13
• Gloves: 306 pairs
• Trash Bags: 120
• Waders:52
Storm Grate Identification
• Markers:3058
• Adhesive Tubes: 174
• Safety Vests: 319
❑ A digital billboard began displaying four different stormwater messages in December 2008
for a period of eight weeks. The billboard is located in a prominent location on 1-85 in
McAdenville, NC. The billboard space was donated by Pharr Yarns, Inc. The billboard messages
were produced on a gratis basis by Adams Outdoor Advertising.
❑ The Partnership authorized COG to enter into contract with Media Power Advertising (MPA),
an advertising agency, in January 2009. MPA subsequently negotiated contracts with four local
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radio stations to have Partnership promotional spots aired from February -June 2009. The four
stations include WFAE (90.7 FM), WKQC (104.7 FM), WQLS (106.1 FM) and WGSP (102.3 FM).
The latter two stations cater to the Hispanic market and spots aired on those stations are being
produced in Spanish. Additional radio spots are being aired in association with traffic reports
on six different AM and FM radio stations. In total, nearly 1200 radio spots will be aired.
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BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
BMP
Measurable Goals
Target Audience/Selection Criteria
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position
1
Draft articles for annual
Distribute annual Town
Households, Business & Industry
X
X
X
X
X
Town
newsletter
newsletter to all utility billing
Town prints newsletter annually. Valuable
Administrator
customers. Include articles in the
resource for informing citizens of Town
newsletter that targets a specific
activities, events, and programs.
stormwater problem and how
citizens and businesses can
reduce their impacts. Track the
number of articles or inserts
included in the newsletter.
2
Distribute stormwater
Distribute brochures through
Households
X
X
X
X
Town
brochures through
displays at Ranlo Town Hall.
Town Hall is a central location for reaching
Administrator
Town Hall
Include information on steps to
a diverse group of citizens spanning all
reduce pollution sources
social and economic backgrounds. Also
including proper disposal of used
provides a neutral environment for
oil and toxic materials, public
disseminating information.
reporting of illicit discharges and
awareness of nutrient and fecal
coliform issues. Track the
number of brochures distributed
at Town Hall.
3
Informational Website
Develop and maintain an internet
Households, Business & Industry
X
X
X
X
Town
Town webpage
Website. Provide information on
Many businesses and homes have access
Administrator
water quality, stormwater
to the internet and use this resource as an
pollutants and ways to minimize
aid in obtaining information
them, municipal stormwater
projects and activities. Also
provide contacts for reporting
and questions. Add a counter to
record number of users.
Establish Reporting
Establish a dedicated email
Households
X
X
Town
4
Hotline via email
address for communication with
A hotline offers the public a resource for
Administrator
the public. Track number and
obtaining information and reporting
type of issues. Report annually
violations
on data gathered and issues
addressed.

BMP
Measurable Goals
Target Audience/Selection Criteria
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position
5
Statewide Program for
Determine if State has
Households, Business & Industry, A
X
X
Town
Education
established a public education
statewide program would avoid duplication
Administrator
program for stormwater
of effort by all phase 2 communities in the
pollution prevention. Track
state.
program activities within the
community and report annually.
6
Stenciling Program
Utilize stenciling program/storm
Households, Business & Industry
X
X
X
X
X
Public
drain marking kits to involve
Storm Drainage structure plaques serve as a
WorksDirector
students, parents and residents
daily reminder to residents, businesses and
in Storm Water activities.
industries that pollutants entering storm
Provide this activity in each
drainage system systems ends up in creeks.
area of the Town.
2. BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Involvement and Participation
BMP
Measurable Goals
Target Audience/Selection Criteria
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part
1
Hold Public Hearing for
Conduct a public hearing
Households, Business & Industry
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Town
Stormwater Permit
presenting the stormwater
Valuable mechanism for informing citizens
Administrator
Application
program. Include affidavit of
of Town activities and programs.
publication with application
See Appendix A pg. 20).

3. BMP's and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge and Elimination
BMP
Measurable Goals
Target Audience/Selection
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
Criteria
1
2
3
4
5
Position/
Party
1
Develop and distribute fact
Prepare a fact sheet and distribute copies to
General Public
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
sheets for public education
Ranlo Town Hall, and Fire Department for
Public Library accessible to a
Director
program on illicit connections
public distribution. Fact sheets will focus on
wider audience.
and spill management.
illicit connections and spill management.
Note date completed and number of copies
placed for distribution. This element will be
combined with the Public Education
component.
2
Train employees on how to
Develop program in years 1 and 2 and
Town Employees
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
inspect for illicit connections and
implement in year 3. Provide materials to all
Town employees are a constant
Director
establish a tracking system for
employees in the Town on illicit connections,
presence and travel throughout
managing reported problem
how to recognize them, and develop a
the Town.
areas.
reporting procedure. Note training method
and number of employees trained.
Summarize in annual report.
3
Utilize local email hotline set up
Maintain log emails. Note the numbers that
General Public
X
X
Town
under Public Involvement
are related to illicit connections. Set up in
A hotline offers the public an
Administrator
Program for public reporting of
Year 4 and report annually.
easy mechanism for reporting
illicit connections.
possible violations.

BMP
Measurable Goals
Target Audience/Selection
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
Criteria
1
2
3
4
5
Position/
Party
4
Coordinate with local wastewater
Using system map, review with wastewater
Town Employees
X
X
X
Public Works
program on identification of
staff potential cross connections and place
Wastewater program may
Director
potential cross connections
on hot spot list to be included in inspection
identify illicit discharges and
between sanitary sewer and
program. Report annually on the number of
connections.
storm sewers.
potential cross connections sites and
disposition of those found.
5
Identify responsible party within
Establish enforcement standard operating
Town Employee
X
X
X
Public Works
organization to manage follow up
procedures in Year 3 (three) and report on
Ensures consistency in
Director
and enforcement actions.
enforcement actions in each annual report.
reporting
Provide SOP in first annual report.
6
Develop system map showing
The Town of Ranlo has completed the
Town Employees
X
Public Works
outfalls and the receiving
Mapping System. The map notes outfalls
Town employees are a constant
Director
bodies of water. The existing
and receiving bodies of water for each
presence and travel throughout
system has been mapped as
outfall. System changes will be updated as
the Town.
of 2009. The Town will
they occur..
update any system changes
within the already mapped
areas, as they occur.
4. BMP's and Measurable Goals for Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
BMP Measurable Goals Target Audience/Selection YR YR YR YR I YR I Responsible
Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 Position/
Party
Rely on existing measures
All plan approvals and enforcement actions
Developers and Contractors
X
X
X
X
X
Gaston County
L
implemented through Gaston
will be conducted by Gaston County
All land disturbing activities over
I
Environmental
I
County
1 acre are impacted
Review Board

5. BMWs and Measurable Goals for Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
BMP
Measurable Goals
Target Audience/selection
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
Criteria
1
2
3
4
5
Position/
Party
1
Rely on existing measures
All plan approvals and enforcement actions
Households, Developers, and
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
implemented through Gaston
will be conducted by Gaston County
Contractors
Director
County
Post -construction measures will
have a significant impact on
many construction projects.
6. BMP's and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
BMP
Measurable Goals
Target Audience/Selection
Criteria
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/
Parity
1
Develop training materials on
Develop program in years 1 and 2 and begin
Town Employees
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
pollution prevention for public
in Year 3 (three) to educate all employees
All employees need to be aware
Director
facilities, using existing materials
on clean water issues and on workplace
of stormwater issues and know
gathered from other
responsibilities to reduce or eliminate
where to direct any questions
organizations or creating new
pollutants from stormwater. Maintain
from citizens.
tools as needed. Educate all
program annually and report on number of
employees annually on the need
employees trained and subjects covered.
for controls to protect
stormwater from exposure to
potential pollutants.
2
Provide training for those
Develop program in years 1 and 2 and
Public Works Employees
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
employees that maintain the
beginning in Year 3 (three) provide training
(Stormsewer Maintenance)
Director
drainage system with the focus
to all employees who maintain the drainage
Employees that maintain the
on disposal of floatables, grit,
system with a focus on floatable, grit,
stormsewer system need to
sediment, and other pollutants
sediment, and disposal of pollutants
know of new ordinances that
removed from the system.
removed from the drainage system. Report
impact daily activities.
annually on number of employees trained
and subjects covered.

BMP
Measurable Goals
Target
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
Audience/Selection
1
2
3
4
5
Position/
Criteria
Party
3
Provide training to employees
Develop in years 1 and 2 and beginning in
Public Works Employees
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
that manage and apply chemicals
Year 3 (three), provide training to all
(Property Maintenance)
Director
for control of dust, pests, vermin,
employees who manage and apply chemicals
Employees that apply
and weeds and/or are used to
to address safe storage, application and
chemicals need to know
enhance the growth or condition
disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training
proper handling and
of public urban landscape and
annually throughout the permit. Report on
dispensing procedures.
recreation facilities. Training will
number of employees trained and subjects
target the safe and effective
covered.
application, storage and disposal
of chemicals used.
4
Annually inspect vehicle washing
Begin annual inspection in Year 2 (two) and
Public Works Employees
X
X
X
X
Public Works
and operations to ensure that
document findings and actions taken to
Employees that maintain
Director
they are in good working order
address any problems identified. Report on
vehicle washing areas need
and that they minimize exposure
finding in annual permit report.
to know ordinances that
of stormwater to chemicals,
impact these work areas.
fuels and her liquids.
5
Inspect all materials storage
Initiate inspection of material storage facilities
Public Works Employees
X
X
X
X
Public Works
facilities to determine priority for
in Year 2 (two) and establish priorities for
Improper materials storage
Director
reducing exposure to
addressing issues identified. Address corrective
could introduce contaminants
stormwater.
activity in next fiscal year unless high hazard
into the stormsewer system.
was identified. Report on number and type of
sites inspected and actions taken in each
annual report.
6
Evaluate procedures for
Beginning in Year 3 (three), evaluate garbage
Public Works Employees
X
X
X
Public Works
managing trash and garbage
collection practices to determine if procedures
Can identify problems that
Director
collection to ensure that
or equipment adjustments need to be made to
may exist with current
exposure of contaminant
address potential for pollution of stormwater.
procedures.
materials is minimized.
Focus on issues such as spills in the street,
hydraulic hose ruptures, customer storage
practices. Report on findings and any work
Ian that develops as a result.
7
Evaluate spill response program
In Year 2 (two) evaluate current spill response
Fire {department Employees
X
X
X
X
Fire Chief
for in-house activities as well as
practices and determine if adjustments are
Ensures that employees
community response and adjust
needed to reduce the risk of polluting bodies
responding to spills protect
as needed to ensure highest
of water (streams, ponds, lakes, ocean).
receiving waters.
potential for minimizing impacts
Implement recommended changes in Year 3
on stormwater.
(three) and report on findings and strategies in
annual reports.

BMP
Measurable Goals
Target Audience/Selection
Criteria
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/
PartV
8
Maintain inventory of hazardous
Beginning in Year I (one), determine if
Fire Department Employees
X
X
X
X
X
Fire Chief
chemicals and other potentially
inventory of hazardous chemicals used by
Ensures that chemical handling
hazardous materials and ensure
the organization has been completed. If not,
is done properly.
that limited but sufficient
complete inventory in same year. Determine
quantity of items are on hand to
if quantities are appropriate and set up
minimize risk of spill or
standards for purchasing by end of Year 2
contamination of stormwater.
(two)-