NCS000484_APPLICATION_20160525

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
MS4 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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DOC TYPE
El FINAL PERMIT
❑ A"UAL REPORT.
C9AA PPLICATION
❑ COMPLIANCE
❑ OTHER
DOC DATE
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NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by Local Governments 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 one copy of a Narrative of The Stormwater
Management Program. The required Narrative of The Stormwater Management Program is described
in Section VII of this form.
I. NAME OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PERMIT NUMBER, AND EXPIRATION DATE
Name of Local Government
City of Salisbury, North Carolina
Permit Number
NCS000484
Expiration Date
November 301h, 2016
II. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit
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with another regulated public
❑ Yes ® No
entity'?
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b. If yes, name of regulated
ublic entity
c. If yes, have legal
agreements been finalized
❑ Yes ❑ No
between the co- ermittees?
III. 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
® Yes ❑ No
of your permit obligations?
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Rowan County Environmental Management
• Element they will
Regulation of Sedimentation and Erosion Control
implement
• Contact Person
Greg Greene
• Contact Address
2727-D Old Concord Road Salisbury, NC 28146
• Contact Telephone
[phone]
Number
c. Are legal agreements in
place to establish
® Yes ❑ No
responsibilities?
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NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application
IV. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member.
This delegation must name a specific person, their title/position. Documentation of board action
delegating permit authority to this person/position must be provided.
a. Name of person to which permit
authority has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
V. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
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
IV 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 for gathering 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 Anes and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
Lane Bailey
Title
City Manage
Street Address
132 N Main St
PO Box
City
Salisbury
State
North Carolina
Zip
28144
Telephone
[phone]
E-Mail
([e-mail]
VI. LOCAL GOVERNMENT 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
Christopher W. Tester, P.E.
b.
Title
Stormwater Project Manager
c.
Street Address
303 W. Franklin St
d.
PO Box
e.
City
Salisbury
f.
State
North Carolina
g.
Zip
28144
h.
Telephone Number
[phone]
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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VII. NARRATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Attach one copy of a narrative describing the stormwater management program. The report must
be presented in the following order.
1. Population and Estimated Growth Rate
2. Jurisdictional Area
3. Describe Stormwater Conveyance System
4. Estimated Land Use
5. Identify the Receiving Streams
6. Identify TMDLs (if applicable)
7. Identify impaired streams, likely sources, and existing programs that address the impairment
(if applicable)
S. List any existing water quality programs
9. Identify and describe any partnerships and/or inter -local agreements
10. Describe any state programs
11. Identify any other entity that the regulated public entity relies on to implement or manage its
Stormwater program.
12. Identify points of contacts
13. Describe the public education and outreach program
14. Describe the public involvement and participation program.
15. Describe the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.
16. Describe the post -construction Stormwater program
Describe practices to inspect and maintain municipally -owned facilities
17. Describe practices to inspect and maintain structural stormwater control devices
18. Describe practices to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets,
roads, and public parking lots, piped and vegetative conveyances, manholes, cleanouts, drop
inlets, and drainage structures.
19. Describe any training programs for municipal staff.
20. Describe spill response procedures for those at Municipally Owned and/or Operated Facilities
as well as those in the public right-of-way.
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City of Salisbury
NPDES Annual Report January 11, 2016
Permit Number: NCS000484 Report Number; NCS000484
COUI1tV: Rowan Region: Mooresville 2015
Background IlIfOrrnatiorl
Statute Information
o Name of Public Entity: City of Salisbury
Jurisdictional Area:
o City Limits plus iT.l = 35.51 square miles
o City Limits = 21.71 square miles
Population Permanent: 33.955
Population Seasonal: Not available
Drainage Information
• Storm Service Area (City Limits): 2 1.7 1 square miles
River Basin: Yadkin
e Fstinlated Percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use
activities:
o Residential = 67%
o Commercial = 12%
o Industrial = 10%
o Open Space = I%
The City of Salisbury's level of service related to storm drainage meets the minimum
basic requirements of the State of North Carolina. The City maintains drainage facilities
within City -system street rights of way. The City operates under an NPDES Phase 2
Permit effective December 1. 2011 to November 30"i. 2016 that allows for discharge into
receiving waters, Crane Creek, Dralt Branch, Grants Creek, Jump and Run Branch. and
Town Creek within the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin.
The City continues to use its Stormwater Utility in order to generate funds to meet
stormwater regulations; This Utility was created as an identified fiscal and accounting
fund for the purpose of comprehensively addressing the stormwater management Ilceds
of the City through programs designed to protect and manage water quality and quantity
by controlling the level of'pollutants in stormwater runoff, and the quantity and rate of'
stormwater received and conveyed by structural and IliAMA Stormwater and drainage
systems ofall types. Stormwater Services oversee the Functions ofthe utility. Futictions
provided by Stormwater Services include Engineering and Administration, Storm dralll
Maintenance, Leal Collection and Street Sweeping. Stormwater Services is part of the
Street Division and works together with those employees to quickly address issues related
to stormwater.

The City of Salisbury has various departments with various employees implementing the
NPDES permit. Coordination of this effort is done by the Stormwater Services Division,
This Division takes the lead oil public education and outreach along with public
involvement and participation. Stormwater Services maintains the annual reports and
other administrative duties. This Division also maintains the stormwater webpage to
include NPDES inlormation. This webpagc answers frequently asked questions such as,
"what is stormwater?", "what is allowed to drain into streams?", and "who to contact if a
problem is noticed." It also contains information for developers and contractors on what
is required for new construction to comply with our NPDES permit. The Division
provides specialized gaining for those employees that maintain the MS4 drainage system
with focus on disposal of tloatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants removed for the
system. The Division provides inspections and record keeping of post construction
stormwater 13MI's. The Division keeps track of the amount of mixtures used to melt ice
on roadways. Approximately 48 tons ol'salt/sand and 0 tons of salt brine were used this
past winter. The Division also has l certified ROW spray licenses.
The GIS Division continues to map the City's storm drain infrastructure. Data Iias been
collected using a GIS data collector as well as digitizing storm drain Features From storm
sewer asbuill. Data collection is done in the winter months when trees are without leaf
cover which allows for satellite comillUniCatiOn. This clata is stored in a layer that can be
impoiled onto maps using ArcMap software. The City's GIS Division has already
created many layers that show topographical lines, waters ofthe US, and aerial
photographs. These layers, shown on top of each other, are extremely helpful delineating
drainage basins and seeing which properties drain to specific outfialls.
This ini'ormation along with the impervious surface data will help our Stormwater
Frigincers and Water Quality "Technicians calculate runoff for improvement projects and
help identify locations for BN4P's to address water duality impairments.
The City of'SallsbUry Currently engages in stormwater education as well as recycling,
sustainability, industrial pretreatment, drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment,
water conservation, and our FOG (Fats. Oils, Grease and Wax) nlanagementldisposal. all
of which ultimately involve preserving our water resources. Stormwater is not treated;
therefore, it is important to educate the community as to how stormwater pollutants affect
the environment and how to reduce these pollutants. As we have learned, one of the most
effective tools in educating the general public about cnviromilent issues (including water
pollution prevention) is tht'ough participation with city and county groups and events that
target the general public. From elementary school children to seniors, our current efforts
involve educational coloring books (and coloring contests), plrppCt shows, brochures,
signage, posters, PowerPoint presentations, gargles, tours and presentations to groups such
as the City Managers Leadership Association, Leadership Rowan, The Youth Council,
AP Science Clubs, the Citizen's Academy program which is currently under
development, among others. We also participate in nurrleroLts public events including
l:;arth Day. Friday Night Downtown events, Movies in the Park, mmleroL►s city and
county festivals and the like. All our events are outlined in the attached report including
the numbers ofcitizens attending these events and the specifics ofeach. The total of
citizen's educated by our events (his year totaled well over 18,000,

The City's Risk Manager trains employees on stormwater quality by using materials that
are available from the IPA, the State of North Carolina, and other organizations. The
Risk Manager oversees maintenance of an inventory of hazardous chemicals and other
potentially hazardous materials. Risk Management provides the Hazard CO III 111ti11iCatio1ls
Programs — Global ]-Harmonizing System, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to the Central Fire
Departments Hazard Response "team to assure buildings chemical contents. She also
ensures that limited but sufficient quantity of items are on hand to inimmize risk of spill
or contamination ofstormwaler.
City Engineering continues to review plans For adequacy of stormwater design. Lngineer
Bryan Alston is a Certified Stormwater BMP Reviewer and Engineering; Tech Darrell
Riley is a certified Stormwater I3MP inspector. All construction plans are reviewed for
NPDES compliance. Through 2013. 24 sites have operating BMP's, 4 of which were
finalized this year.
Regulation of Sedimentation and Erosion Control in Salisbury's jurisdiction continues to
be delegated to Rowan County. The City conducts spot inspections to help insure that
erosion control measures are functioning properly. Residents who see a problem can call
the City's stormwater pollution hotline to report a concern. City staff will then contact
Rowan County personnel and work to resolve the issue together. The contact person for
Rowan County's Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program is Greg Greene. His
contact information is listed below:
Greg; Greene, [phone]
Rowan County I nvironmental Management
2727-D Old Concord Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
Greg.Greene(cD,rowancountync.gov
The City of Salisbury's Fire DepartmetIt includes a Hazardous (Material l"mergency
Response team. The purpose of this team operates within three (3) operational priorities
to include: 1) Rescue of persons endangered by the release of hazardous materials. 2)
support incident commanders at the release of hazardOUS materials with technical
information and resources and 3) to document and record all eincrgeneles Involving
hazardous materials in its response area for statistical references and reports. The
hazardous material team responded 23 times from 1/M5 to 12/31/15 For incidents
consisting; of flammable or combustible INUid spills, gas leaks, or cficinical spills.
The City (if' alisbury operates several Facilities that are subject to N11DLS guidelines.
Our Fleet Maintenance division has an NCGO8 permit For their operations. fleet division
has developed a standard operating procedure, a training program for spill prevention and
best management practices, and also tests their stormwater twice a year per their N0008
permit. Out• Fleet Division was inspected by NCDENR for a Compliance I VilIL1,160II
Inspection (CEI). It was concluded that overall, the faciiity's Stormwater Pollution

Prevention Plan (SPIT) was well developed and implemented. The SPPi' will be updated
on an annual basis as required by Part li, Section A, No. 7 of their permit.
The City's Parks and Recreation Department Uses fertilizers and chemicals for control of'
dust, pests, vermin, and weeds. Employees are trained in safe and effective application,
storage, and disposal of the chemicals used. Currently the Parks and Recreation
Department has employees with:
• 3 employees with Ornamentals and Turf licenses.
• 1 employee with Ornamentals, Turf and Right of- Way licenses.
+ l employee with Ornamentals, Turf, Aquatics, Subsurface Waste Water
Management and Rain Garden Certification.
The City's Solid Waste Division is responsible for managing trash and garbage collection
to ensure that exposure of contaltllnant materials is minimized. The City contracts its
recycling pickup to Waste Pro USA. The contact person is
• Joe Warner, Route Manager, at 704-886-44 13
• Bob Tenl-laaf Regional Vice President 704-792--0800
The City relies on its employees and citizens to report any questionable discharge or dry
weather runoff. Our Code Services Division is responsible for investigating the requests
and correcting any problems. The Street and Stormwater Division assists in responding
to the problems if heeded by providing technical information. Citizens can report a
possible problem to the stormwater hotline that is placed in the list of City phone
numbers in the phone book. Cases are electronically filed and saved for reporting
purposes and future reference. Rowan County Emergency Services forwards hazardous
material Inlormatlon that is Illed and saved for reporting purposes,
Salisbury Rowan Utilities (SRU) is a division of the City and is responsible for
maintaining the sanitary sewer system. SRU addresses sanitary sewer overflows and
inspects suspected illicit discharges and cross connections. SRU currently has 2 active
stormwater WWTP NPIX'S permits (located at Grant Creek and Town Creek WWT11s).
The plant staft'Mltinues to implement BMis to prevent potential pollutant sources. The
plant grounds, storage areas and outfalls are inspected regularly to identify any potential
pollutant sources in accordance with their SI1'I'. This 111CIlldes daily Clean -Up after
chemical use and loading and unloading practices. Employee education is also an annual
regUirement. For the 2015 calendar year, SRU reported 6 sanitary sewer overflows. All
were reported within 24 hours to the NC Division of Water Resources. SRU's FOG staff
also performed 161 dumpster drain compliance inspections during the 2015 calendar
year.
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Below is an organizational chart
of'offices with responsibilities related
to NPDES:
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Current TMDLS and Impairments:
Grants Creek:
Waterbody ID: NC12-110aUT1
Location: From source to Grants Creek
Watershed Name: Lower Yadkin
State Waterbody Type: Creek
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Status: Impaired
Designated
Designated
Status
Cause of
Cause of
Designated
State TMDL
Use
Use Group
Impairment
Impairment
Use(s)
Development
Group
Status
Fish
Aquatic Life
Impaired
Mercury in
Mercury
Fish
TMDL completed
Consumption
Harvesting
Fish Tissue
Consumption
TMDLS that apply to this waterbody:
TMDL Document Name
TMDL Date
TMDL
TMDL Pollutant
Cause(s) of Impairment
Pollutant
Source Type
Addressed
Description
North Carolina Statewide
Oct-12-2012
Mercury
Point/Nonpoint
Mercury in Fish Tissue
Mercury Tmdl
Source
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Town Creek:
Waterbody ID: NC12-115-3
Location: From source to Crane Creek
Watershed Name: Lower Yadkin
State Waterbody Type: Creek
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Status: Impaired
Designated
Designated
Status
Cause of Impairment
Cause of
Designated
State TMDL
Use
Use Group
Impairment
Use(s)
Development
Group
Status
Aquatic Life
Fish, Shellfish,
Impaired
Ecological/Biological
Cause
Aquatic Life
TMDL needed
And Wildlife
Integrity Benthos
Unknown -
Protection
Impaired
And
Biota
Propagation
Ecological/Biological
Cause
Aquatic Life
TMDL needed
Integrity Fishcom
Unknown -
Impaired
Biota
Fish
Aquatic Life
Impaired
Mercury in Fish Tissue
Mercury
Fish
TMDL
Consumption
Harvesting
Consumption
completed
TMDLs that apply to this waterbody:
TMDL Document Name
TMDL Date
TMDL
TMDL Pollutant
Cause(s) of Impairment
Pollutant
Source Type
Addressed
Description
North Carolina Statewide
Oct-12-2012
Mercury
Point/Nonpoint
Mercury in Fish Tissue
Mercury Tmdl
Source
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2015 Stormwater Environmental Education Report
The City of Salisbury currently engages in stormwater education as well as education regarding recycling,
sustainability, industrial pretreatment, drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, water
conservation, and our FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease and Wax) management/disposal, all of which ultimately
involve preserving our water resources. Stormwater is not treated; therefore, it is important to educate
the community as to how stormwater pollutants affect the environment and how to reduce these
pollutants. As we have learned, one of the most effective tools in educating the general public about
environment issues (including water pollution prevention) is through participation with city and county
groups and events that target the general public,
In 2015, we developed a volunteer environmental project with the Youth Council to place storm drain
markers in two key communities which we plan to continue for several years. We also developed and
held an Environmental Water Camp in July for a new youth group (the Gemstones Academy). We have
also purchased materials for a new project which will begin in 2016 involving area science classes
including providing water testing kits that &" grade students can use to test water quality in streams
near their school.
We visited and/or set up at public and school events including Earth Day, Friday Night Downtown
events, Movies in the Park, and the like. We also hold tours and/or presentations to various schools and
groups including the City Managers Leadership Association, Leadership Rowan, the Youth Council, the
Citizen's Academy, and senior citizen's groups.
Our materials include a Stormwater Enviroscape demo model, activity/coloring books, a mascot puppet
(Storm E. Water), brochures, signage, posters, PowerPoint presentations, a foyer display and
educational games. All our efforts are listed in the attached report including the specifics of each. The
total of citizen's attending our events or exposed to our information totaled over 18,OOD this year.
Our Environmental Education Specialist also received an Environmental Education Certification from the
Division of Environmental Quality from the state of North Carolina, and we continue to partner with
other organizations in our overall efforts including Downtown Salisbury Inc., Salisbury -Rowan Utilities,
Rowan County Recycling, and other departments within the City of Salisbury.

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Meet with Youth Council to
present our Stormwater
Brianna Price HR,
Educational Powerpoint and
Youth Council
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Salisbury Youth
2015
Feb
2/27/2015
Jenny Waisner
Env. Ed" Specialist
City of Salisbury
pitch the initial idea of a
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22
Stormwater Project
Council
704-216-8021
stormdrain marker volunteer
program. (22 Students
Attended
Article made the publice aware
of upcoming storm drain
marker project so that folks in
David Purtell,
the affected communities
Article in Local Paper
Jenny Waisner and
Env. Ed Specialist
Writer for The
Readers of
'Mould be informed of the
2015
Mar
3/27/2015
about Storm Drain
and HR
Salisbury
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15906
Brianna Price
Salisbury Post
activities affecting their areas.
Marker Project
Coordinator
Newspaper
Newspaper
It also included an educational
component defining what
stormwater was and how to
prevent stormwater pollution.
Presented Water Treatment,
West Rowan
Sth Grade
Wastewater Treatment, FOG,
Classes for Mr.
Pollution Control, and General
Science Class
Env. Ed.
20�5
Mar
3/18/15 and
Water/Wastewate
Jenny Waisner and
Specialist and
Robert King III
King, Ms,
Env. Education/Stewardship to
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200
3/19115
Teresa Barringer
(West Rowan)
McNeely, and
9 classes over a 2-day period
r Education (8th
FOG Coordinator
Ms. Holmes
during period when they study
Grades)
Classes
water and wastewater
processes. (Total 200 Students)
Presented stormwater video
AARP Group at
and powerpoint and set up
HARP/Senior Citizens
Jerry Shelby 704-
Enviroscape for hands on
2015
Apr
4/2/2015
Jenny Waisner
Env. Ed. Specialist
Rufty Holmes
Y
40
Monthly Meeting
636-8482
demonstration of env. impact
Senior Center
of pollution, erosion, etc.
(Attendance 40)

2015
Apr
4/9/2015
AP Environmental
Science Class - East
Rowan
Jenny Waisner
Env. Ed. Specialist
Wynne Youngblood
AP Science Teacher
704-640-7077
AP Environmental
Science Classes
East Rowan High
Presented Water and
Wastewater Treatment, FOG,
Pollution Control, and
5tormwater Pollution
Prevention, Env.
Education/Stewardship to 2
classes over (Total 35 Students)
Y
35
Partnered with Youth Council
to mark 42 stormdrains in 2
communities that feed
Env. Ed.
stormwater into Grant Creek.
Jenny Waisner,
Specialist,
Brianna Price HR
Eagle Heights
Educated the Youth Council on
Storm Drain
Specialist, City of
two separate occasions then
2015
Apr
4/10/2015
Marker Project
Chris Tester,
5tarmwater
Salisbury 704-
and Country
ordered markers, organized the
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42
Brianna Price
Engineer, HR
216-8021
Club Hills
event and su lies as well as
PP
Specialist
created a press release which
appeared in The Salisbury
Post ... see File, emails and press
releases. (42 Attending)
Presented Env, Ed Materials for
FOG, 5tormwater, No Wipes,
Jenny Waisner,
Env. Ed Specialist,
Water Testing as well as
Teresa Barringer,
FOG Coordinator,
brought Red Zone Sewer
2015
Apt
4/18/2015
Touch a Truck
Barry King, Mike
Asst. Systems
Vivian Koontz
Open to Public
Camera, Centaur, and gave
Y
I000
West and Blake
Maint. Mgr, Eng.
away kids hard hats for P & R
Jordan
Technician
sponsored event. (Est. # visiting
tents 1,000)

Presented Stormwater
Pollution Message using Storm
E. Water puppet, 5W
Enviroscape, photos of
Stormdrain marker project &
2nd, 3rd, and
Env. Ed. Specialist
4th Graders at
SW Poster. Provided packets
2015
Apr
4/22/2015
Earth Day On the
Jenny Waisner, Chris
and Ater
Vivian Koontz
Overton
for ea, student containing 5W
Y
190
Greenway.
Tester, Daniel
Engineer
Engineer
Elementary
Brochure, Activity Booklet,
School
Rowan Co. Recycling Brochure,
No Wipes in the
Pipes/Recycling Handout &
Buffer in a Bookmark
(wildflower seed paper). (Total
Students & Teachers 190)
Presented Water and
Seniors Morning
Env, Ed.
Rufty-Holmes
Wastewater Treatments as well
2015
May
5/7/2015
Jenny Waisner
Greta Conner
as FOG, No Wipes and Well
Y
45
Out
Specialist
Senior Center
Water Treatment (Attendance
45)
Presented Water and
Env. Ed.
Jerry Shelby 704-
Ru{ty-Holmes
wastewater Treatments as well
2015
May
S/7/2015
HARP
Jenny Waisner
as FOG, No wipes and Well
Y
25
Specialist
636-8482
Senior Center
Water Treatment (Attendance
25)

Presented all Stormwater &
Utility Environmental Ed
materials. Our craft project
included 'Bag a Fish' where
children created a fish out
of a brown paper bag,
drawing the gills
represented by the fold of
Env. Ed.
Citizens of
2015
June
6/12/2015
Movies in the Park
Jenny Waisner
Vivian Koontz
the bottom of the bag. They
Y
250
Specialist
Salisbury
added fins and tails, glued
eyes on + colored the type
of fish they choose from a
list of freshwater fish. This
tied into our stormwater
pollution message.
(Estimated attendance was
250)
Jenny Waisner was a presenter
for the disaster preparedness
and environmental
education/disaster
2015
July
7/20/2015
Camp Ready Kids
Jenny Waisner
Env. Ed Specialist
Monica Burns Red
Grades 1 5
preparedness program for
Y
50
Red Cross (Landis)
Cross
Cam Read
P Y Kids which
included a stormwater puppet
show, storytime, coloring
contest and other games and
Puzzles. Attendance was 50.

2015
July
7/24/2015
Movies in the Park
Jenny Waisner
Env. Ed.
Specialist
Vivian Koontz
Citizens of
Salisbury
Presented all Stormwater &
Utility Environmental Ed
materials. Our project
included'Trash Bashing'
where children identified
which items were
recyclable. Also played
Jumping Frogs. (Estimated
attendance was 250)
Y
250
Held our first annual Env.
Water Camp on topics
relating to water and other
issues relating to
environmental awareness &
stewardship. The camp
included prentations,
games, videos, tours of the
water treatmet plant &
Environmental
Env. Ed.
Gemstones
laboratory with interactive
2015
July
7/28/2015
Water Camp
Jenny Waisner
Specialist
Alisha Byrd
Academy
experiments, enviroscape,
y
8
demonstrations, and crafts
on topics such as the Water
Cycle, water treatment,
stormwater pollution,
recycling, freshwater
aquatic life & habitates. We
had on display live fish,
frogs, toads, crayfish, skinks,
and more. (Attending 8)

Stormwater and SRU
participated with LEPC to
share ed materials regarding
Friday Night Out -
SRU Utilities
Mollie Ruf
emergency preparedness.
2015
Oct
10/2/2015
LEPC Scavenger
Jenny Waisner and
Director and Env.
Downtown
Citizens
Stormwater donated rain
Y
100
Hunt
Jim Behmer
Ed Specialist
Salisbury Inc.
ponchos with their
stormwater message on the
packaging. Aso included
flooding pareparedness.
Lacey
FOG, Recycling, (+Activity
Zimmerman and
Books), Stormwater
Env. Ed at Morgan
Cindy Waller 704-
Pollution, Mercury Data,
Y
54
Elementary 2nd
Env. Ed.
680-7026 it 704-
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Mike Randall
Division of.Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: City of Salisbury NPDES Permit Renewal
Dear Mr. Randall,
May 27, 2010
MAY 282010
Attached is the completed Small MS4 Permit Application and Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Report from the City of Salisbury for our NPDES permit renewal. If additional
information is needed or you have any questions, please contact me at 704-216-2718.
Sincerely,
W. Craig Powers, P.E.
Civil Engineer III
Attachment
PC: Dan Mikkelson, City of Salisbury

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFI0iUSE ONLY ,
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
NPDES STORMWATER 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 Stormwater Management Program Report (5WU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Salisbury
Seeking Permit Coverage
MAY 2
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
state or local)ENR-Vi/�
c,
Type of Public Entity (city,
City RCS
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Rowan
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
City Limits Plus ETJ = 35.05 Sq. Mi. (City Limits = 21.89 Sq. Mi.)
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
31,315
Seasonal (if available)
Not Available
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
1.6
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes X No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
21.89 Sq. Mi.
b.
River Basin(s)
Yadkin
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
There are five (5) primary receiving streams: 12-110 Grants
Creek, 12-115-3 Town Creek, 12-115(2) Crane Creek, 12-110-5
Jump and Run Branch 12-110-4 Draft Branch
d.
Estimated percentage of Jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities;
•
Residential
67
•
Commercial
20
•
Industrial
12
•
Open Space
1
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes X No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes X No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
X Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
X Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes X No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting) NOT APPLICABLE
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑Yes ❑ No
a permitted Phase I enti ?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
Yes ❑ No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
ermittees?
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 ermit obligations?
X Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Rowan County Environmental Services
• Element they will implement
Sediment and Erosion Control Minimum Measures
• Contact Person
Lloyd Pace
• Contact Address
402 North Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
• Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
X Yes ❑ No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL) NOT APPLICABLE
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
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,
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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 for gathering 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 for knowing violations.
Signature
} w ` W -T_'
Name
David Treme
Title
City Manager
Street Address
217 South Main Street
PO Box
479
City
Salisbury
State
NC
Zip
28145
Telephone
704-638-5234
Fax
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 Powers
b.
Title
Civil Engineer III
c.
Street Address
110 N. Main Street
d.
PO Box
479
e.
City
Salisbury
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28144
h.
Telephone Number
704-216-2718
i.
Fax Number
704-638-8584
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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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
NCO023884 Salisbury Rowan WWTP
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 apELcLval
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 a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
S. Co -Permitting 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
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
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Report
City of Salisbury, North Carolina
May 19, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLEOF CONTENTS ................. . ......... . . ..................................................... 2
STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION.....................................................4
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
2. RECEIVING STREAMS...............................................................................4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS.....................................................7
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List................................................................7
4.2.Organizational Chart ...............................................................................7
4.3. Signing Official.....................................................................................8
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative...............................................................8
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)..........................................................8
5.1. Co -Perm ittees.
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity...............................................................8
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
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7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM...................................................9
7.1. Public Education and Outreach,on Storm Water Impacts...............................9
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation......................................................11
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination...............................................12
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control...........................................14
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment...................................................................................15
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations..............16
City of Salisbury, North Carolina 3
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report
May 19, 2010

Storm Sewer System Information
1.1 Population Served: 31,315 permanent residents based on estimates given by the
State Demographer in the Office of State Budget and Management. No seasonal
population was identified.
1.2 Growth Rate: 1.6% annualized 10-year growth rate based on data from the 2000
City of Salisbury's Powell Bill records and the last estimate given to the City of
Salisbury by the State Demographer in the Office of State Budget and
Management.
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas:
City Limits Plus ETJ = 35.05 Sq. Mi.
MS4 Service Area = 21.89 Sq. Mi.
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System:
Storm drainage within the City of Salisbury consists of a discontinuous series of
pipes, ditches and open channels which were installed at different times by many
different entities. The flow of storm water travels through both public and privately
maintained areas, and the level of improvements installed are the option of the
property owner. The overall drainage area is relatively small and it is served by 3
major creeks; therefore, the typical drainage path from overland flow to the outfall is
short.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates:
Residential =
67%
Commercial =
20%
Industrial =
12%
Open Space =
1 %
Estimate Methodology: Percentages are calculated by zoning rather than current
land use. Open Space is only considered land that has a zoning that will prevent
the property from being developed. No percentage of open space is given to
vacant residential, commercial, or industrial properties.
1.6 TMDL: No known TMDL
City of Salisbury, North Carolina 4
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May 19, 2010

2. Receiving Streams
Major
Stream
Water
Use
Water Quality
303(d)List
Receiving
Segment
Quality
Support
Issues
Stream Name
Classificatio
Rating
n
Grants Creek
12-110b
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Fecal Coliform,
yes
Turbidity, Sediment
Jump and Run
12-110-5
C
unknown
Branch
Draft Branch
12-110-4
C
unknown
Town Creek
12-115-3
C
AL
Impaired biological
yes
integrity
Crane Creek
12-115-(2)
C
unknown
City of Salisbury, North Carolina
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report
May 19, 2010

RECEIVING STREAMS — DETAILED LISTING
GRANTS CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 1A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Grants Creek
Henderson Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Henderson Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Henderson Branch
Henderson Branch Tributary
Mahaley Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Mahaley Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Mahaley Branch
Mahaley Branch Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3B to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3C to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3C1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Grants Creek
Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 9 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 10 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 10A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 12 to Grants Creek
Woodleaf Branch
Maple Avenue Branch
Wiley Avenue Branch
Draft Branch
Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 13 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 14 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 14A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 15 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 16 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 17 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 17A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 18 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 19 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 20 to Grants Creek
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Grants Creek (continued)
Unnamed Tributary 21 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 22 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 23 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24A1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 25 to Grants Creek
TOWN CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2A to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Town Creek
Park Ave. Branch
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Town Creek
Innes St. Creek
Thomas St. Creek
Main St. Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Town Creek
Hoskins St. Branch
Vance Ave. Branch
Concord Road Creek
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Concord Road Creek
Julian Tributary
Gravel Pit Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Gravel Pit Branch
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Town Creek
CRANE CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4A to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8A to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 9 to Crane Creek
Tar Branch
Tar Branch Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 10 to Crane Creek
Trexler Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11A to Crane Creek
City of Salisbury, North Carolina 7
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May 19, 2010

1 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs: Public Water Supply Watershed Ordinance
The City of Salisbury Watershed Program applies to a small area of the City's zoning
jurisdiction which was designated as a public water supply watershed by the NC
Environmental Management Commission and is identified as WS-IV-PA on the official
City zoning Map. In this area, special restrictions regarding land use, development,
and density are enforced to assure that conditions do not pose a threat to water quality.
3.2 State programs: The City of Salisbury is in compliance with the requirements
of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Program. The program is
administered for the City by Rowan County Environmental Services.
4 PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
City Manager
David Treme
704-638-5234
704-638-8492
dtremflsalisburync.gov
Civil Engineer III
Craig Powers
704-216-2718
704-638-8584
[e-mail]
Engineering and
Development
Services Director
Dan Mikkelson
704-638-5200
704-638-8458
[e-mail]
Street Dept.
Manager
Steve
Weatherford
704-638-5251
704-638-5251
[e-mail]
Senior Office
Assistant
Jewel Stokes
704-638-2141
704-638-2141
[e-mail]
City Clerk
Myra Heard
704-638-5224
704-638-5224
[e-mail]
City Attorney
Rivers Lawther
704-633-5000
704-633-5000
[e-mail]
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4.2 Organizational Char
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4.3 SIGNING OFFICIAL- CITY MANAGER DAVID TREME
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative- Not Applicable
5 Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)- Not Applicable
5.1 Co-Permittees
5.2 Legal Agreements
5.3 Responsible Parties
6 Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1 Name of Entity- Rowan County Environmental Services
6.2 Measure Implemented- Erosion and Sediment Control Minimum Measure
6.3 Contact Information- Lloyd Pace: [phone]
402 N. Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28147
Iloyd.pace @rowancountync.cgov
6.4 Legal Agreements- A written agreement establishes the relationship and
responsibilities of both parties.
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
The City of Salisbury has added to its webpage a site dedicated to storm water
information. This webpage answers frequently asked questions such as, "what is
storm water?", "what is allowed to drain into streams?", and "who to contact if a
problem is noticed." It also contains information for developers and contractors on
what is required for new construction to comply with our NPDES permit. The City's
engineering department plans to team up with its Utility Department on educational
programs that are being held on Earth Day for local school children. The City also
plans to distribute educational flyers in its utility bills and have an educational
infomercial on the City's local access television station relating to storm water
quality.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
The public has been involved in the development of the Stormwater Management
Program and the NPDES Phase II application through public hearings set by City
Council during their regularly scheduled meetings. The date is announced and the
time and place of the Public Hearing is advertised for a minimum of 10 days prior to
the hearing. The legal notices for hearings are administered by the City Clerk.
The City has also partnered with the Catawba College Center for the Environment
to organize volunteer programs among students and the general public. Programs
will vary based on student assignments and interests, but to date have included
public presentations, storm drain stenciling, and public education displays.
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The City's engineering and GIS division staff developed and maintains a GIS
compatible map showing all outfalls. Data collection and maintenance is
conducted in the winter months when trees are without leaf cover which allows for
satellite communication using a GIS data collector. Information collected at the
point includes type of outfall, azimuths for the outfalls direction, size and material if
outfall is a pipe, and whether or not the outfall needs to be inspected for illicit
discharges. Also collected are locations of aerial crossings of sewer lines. This
data is stored in a layer that can be imported onto maps using ArcMap software.
The City's GIS division has already created many layers that show topographical
lines, waters of the US, and aerial photographs. These layers, shown on top of
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each other, are extremely helpful delineating drainage basins and determining
which properties drain to specific outfalls.
The City of Salisbury has adopted an environmental protection ordinance based on
the State's model. This ordinance is located in chapter 9 of the City's Land
Development Ordinance (LDO) and became effective on January 1, 2008. The
LDO gives the City the authority to enforce and address illicit discharges,
connections, and spills. The Ordinance defines non stormwater discharges that are
prohibited and those that are allowed with specific conditions. Also located in this
chapter are sections on sedimentation and erosion control (9.3), pre -development
site grading (9.4), flood damage protection ordinance (9.5), watershed protection
ordinance (9.6), and phase II storm water ordinance (9.7).
The City relies on its employees and citizens to report any questionable discharge
or dry weather runoff. Field crews are trained annually by the City's Risk Manager
by using materials that are available from the EPA, the State of North Carolina, and
other organizations for detecting illicit discharges. City Engineering is responsible
for investigating the requests and correcting any problems. Citizens can report a
possible problem to the storm water hotline that is placed in the list of City phone
numbers in the phone book. Cases are electronically filed and saved for reporting
purposes and future reference. Rowan County Emergency Services forwards
hazardous material information that is filed and saved for reporting purposes.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The City of Salisbury will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program
and the Division of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for
construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control
requirement. Contact: Rowan County Environmental Services
CONTACT: Lloyd Pace: [phone]
402 N. Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28147
Iloyd.paceCcD,rowancounlync.gov
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7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
The City of Salisbury has adopted an ordinance addressing post -construction runoff
from new development or re -development projects that disturb one acre or more. It
requires a combination of structural and for non- structural BMPs based on the
States BMP design manual. It will minimize water quality impacts, and attempt to
maintain pre -development runoff conditions. The ordinance requires appropriate
buffers along all streams. This ordinance was adopted on January 1, 2008.
Before each site can receive a certificate of occupancy, the BMP(s) are required to
have a dedicated easement and an operation and maintenance agreement
recorded that ensures its adequate long-term operation. The owner of the
permitted structural BMP will is required to submit annually to the City, on a form
provided by the City, a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP. The
inspection must be performed by a qualified professional as defined by the City in
its ordinance. Any BMP which fails to meet minimum standards of operation and
safety will be repaired at the expense of the owner.
Salisbury Rowan Utilities (SRU) is a division of the City and is responsible for
maintaining the sanitary sewer system. SRU keeps track of and corrects sanitary
sewer overflows and inspects suspected illicit discharges and cross connections.
SRU currently has 2 active storm water NPDES permits. SRU has abandoned the
Grant Creek WWTP outfalls and redirected one of the outfalls to the plant
headworks. This has allowed SRU to request the rescinding of the Grant Creek
WWTP storm water permit (currently awaiting DENR approval). The outfalls are
inspected regularly to identify any potential pollutant sources in accordance with
their SPPP. This includes daily clean-up after chemical use and loading and
unloading practices. Employee education is also an annual requirement. All
sanitary sewer overflows and WWTP bypasses reported within 24 hours to the NC
Division of Water Quality office in Mooresville, NC.
The City of Salisbury has adopted an environmental protection ordinance that
addresses the City of Salisbury's Watershed Program. This applies to a small.area
of the City's zoning jurisdiction which was designated as a public water supply
watershed by the NC Environmental Management Commission and is identified as
WS-IV-PA on the official City zoning Map. In this area, special restrictions
regarding land use, development, and density are enforced to assure that
conditions do not pose a threat to water quality.
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7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The City of Salisbury has various departments, with various employees
implementing the NPDES permit. The City's Risk Manager trains employees on
storm water quality by using materials that are available from the EPA, the State of
North Carolina, and other organizations. The Risk Manager oversees maintenance
of an inventory of hazardous chemicals and other potentially hazardous materials.
He also ensures that limited but sufficient quantity of items are on hand to minimize
risk of spill or contamination of storm water.
The City of Salisbury operates several facilities that are subject to NPDES
guidelines. Our Fleet Maintenance division has an NCG08 permit for their
operations. Fleet division has developed a standard operating procedure, a training
program for spill prevention and best management practices, and also tests their
storm water twice a year per their NCG08 permit. On December 81h, 2009 our fleet
division was inspected by NCDENR for a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI).
It was concluded that overall, the facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SPPP) was well developed and implemented. The SPPP will be updated on an
annual basis as required by Part II, Section A, No. 7 of their permit.
The City also has operations that use fertilizer and chemicals for control of dust,
pests, vermin, and weeds. Employees are trained safe and effective application,
storage, and disposal of the chemicals used. The below is a list of departments
that use chemical applications:
• Landscape Division = 4 employees with Ornamentals and Turf licenses. 1
employee with Ornamentals, Turf and Right of Way licenses.
• Parks and Recreation Department = 3 employees with Ornamentals and
Turf licenses. One employee with Ornamentals, Turf, Aquatics, and
Subsurface Waste Water Management.
• Salisbury -Rowan Utilities = 1 employee with Right of Way and Public
Pesticide Operator licenses.
Our Street Division provides specialized training for those employees that.maintain
the street drainage system with focus on disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and
other pollutant removed for the system. The street division performs its own street
sweeping and cleans curb inlets located inside the street right of way. Street
Division keeps track of the amount of mixtures used to melt ice on roadways. No
salt brine or measurable amount of salt/sand mix was used the past two winters.
Maintenance to the storm water system typically occurs when a problem is reported
by City personnel or by a citizen request. The City's Solid Waste Division is
responsible for managing trash and garbage collection to ensure that exposure of
contaminant materials is minimized. The City contracts its recycling pickup to
Republic Waste Services. The contact person is Daniel T. Brown and his contact
number is 1-800-782-0837.
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1
May 4, 2004
North Carolina DENR
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
CERTIFIED MAIL
City of Salisbury
Phase 2 Stormwater Permit
Dear Sir or Madam:
Attached please find a completed application for the City of Salisbury's NPDhS Phase 2
stormwater permit along with three (3) copies of our Comprehensive Stormwater Management
Program Report and a check for the application fee of $715.00.
If you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at
704-638-5203 or by e-mail at [e-mail].
salisburync.gov.
Sincerely
Patrick L. Ritchie, PE, CF'M
Staff Engineer
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CITY OF SALISBURY
P.O. BOX 479, SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA 28145-0479

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
A/C-S00iyfi
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES sormwater 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.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Salisbury
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
local
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
City
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Rowan
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
City Limits Plus ETJ = 34.33 Sq. Mi. (City Limits = 18.87
miles)
Sq. Mi.)
g.
Population
Permanent 26,462
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
1.2% annual growth rate 1990-2000
L
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes X No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a. Storm Sewer Service Area
18.87 Sq. Mi.
(square miles)
b. River Basin(s)
Yadkin
c. Number of Primary Receiving
There are five (5) primary receiving streams. i.e.
Streams
12-110 Grants Creekcl2-1 15-3 Town Creekcl2-115-(2)
Crane Creekc12-110-5 Jump and Run BranchG 12-1 10-4
Draft Branch'
d. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
• Residential
51%
• Commercial
8%
• Industrial
24%
• Open Space
17%
Total =
100%
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e. Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the ❑ Yes X No
attached application report?
III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
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) Not Applicable
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
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑Yes El 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
ermittees?
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
Rowan County Environmental Services
• Element they will implement
Sediment and Erosion Control Minimum Measure
• Contact Person
Greg Greene
• Contact Address
402 North Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
• Contact Telephone Number
704-638-3078
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
®Yes ❑ No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL) Not Applicable
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
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
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c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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 for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. lam aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
1r
aAlP'K1 W - I
Name
David Treme
Title
City Manager
Street Address
217 S. Main Street
PO Box
479
City
Salisbury
State
NC
Zip
28145
Telephone
704-638-5234
Fax
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
Patrick Ritchie
b.
Title
Staff Engineer
c.
Street Address
110 N. Main St.
d.
PO Box
479
e.
City
Salisbury
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28144
h.
Telephone Number
704-638-5203
i.
Fax Number
704-638-8492
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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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
NA
Management Program
NA
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
NCO023884 Salisbury Rowan WWTP
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
NA
Deterioration (PSD) Program
NA
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
NA
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
NA
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
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4. PERMFMNG INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
S. Co -Permitting 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................ 2
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION...........................................4
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS.....................................................................4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS............................................7
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List.......................................................7
4.2.Organizational Chart .....................................................................7
4.3. Signing Official............................................................................8
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative......................................................8
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable).................................................8
5.1. Co-Permittees.
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity......................................................8
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
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7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM...........................................9
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts ........................9
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation................................................11
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.........................................12
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.....................................14
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment............................................................................15
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ........ 16
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1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served : 26,462 permanent residents based on 2000 US Census
data. No seasonal population was identified.
1.2. Growth Rate: 1.2% annualized 10-year growth rate based on the 1990 and
2000 US Census data.
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: City Limits Plus ETJ = 34.33 Sq. Mi.
MS4 Service area = 18.87 Sq. Mi.
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System:
Storm drainage within the City of Salisbury consists of a broken network of pipes,
ditches and open channels which were installed at different times by many
different entities. The flow of storm water travels through both public and
privately maintained areas, and the level of improvements installed are the option
of the property owner. The overall drainage area is relatively small and it is served
by 3 major creeks; therefore, the typical drainage path from overland flow to the
outfall is short.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates: Residential
51 %
Commercial
8%
Industrial
24%
Open Space
17%
1.6 Estimate Methodology: Percentages were estimated from zoning map
classifications.
1.7 TMDL Identification : There are no defined TMDLs within the City watershed.
,z
5,0
2 RECEIVING STREAMS I
Major
Stream
Water Quality
Use Support
Water Quality
Receiving
Segment
Classification
Rating
Issues
Stream Name
Grants Creek
12-110
C
O
Fecal Coliform,
Turbidity, Sediment
Jump and Run
12-110-5
C
unknown
unknown
Branch
Draft Branch
12-110-4
C
unknown
unknown
Town Creek
12-115-3b
C
O
Sediment
Crane Creek
12-115- 2
C
O
unknown
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RECEIVING STREAMS — DETAILED LISTING
GRANTS CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 1A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Grants Creek
Henderson Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Henderson Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Henderson Branch
Henderson Branch Tributary
Mahaley Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Mahaley Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Mahaley Branch
Mahaley Branch Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3B to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3C to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3C1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Grants Creek
Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 9 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 10 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 10A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 12 to Grants Creek
Woodleaf Branch
Maple Avenue Branch
Wiley Avenue Branch
Draft Branch
Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 13 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 14 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 14A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 15 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 16 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 17 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 17A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 18 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 19 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 20 to Grants Creek
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Grants Creek (continued)
Unnamed Tributary 21 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 22 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 23 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24A1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 25 to Grants Creek
TOWN CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2A to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Town Creek
Park Ave. Branch
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Town Creek
Innes St. Creek
Thomas St. Creek
Main St. Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Town Creek
Hoskins St. Branch
Vance Ave. Branch
Concord Road Creek
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Concord Road Creek
Julian Tributary
Gravel Pit Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Gravel Pit Branch
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Town Creek
CRANE CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4A to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8A to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 9 to Crane Creek
Tar Branch
Tar Branch Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 10 to Crane Creek
Trexler Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11A to Crane Creek
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3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs: Public Water Supply Watershed Ordinance
The City of Salisbury Watershed Program applies to a small area of the City's zoning
jurisdiction which was designated as a public water supply watershed by the NC
Environmental Management Commission and is identified as WS-IV-PA on the official
City zoning Map. In this area, special restrictions regarding land use, development,
and density are enforced to assure that conditions do not pose a threat to water quality.
3.2 State programs: The City of Salisbury is in compliance with the requirements
of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Program. The program is
administered for the City by Rowan County Environmental Services.
4 PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
City Manager
David Treme
704-638-5234
704-638-8492
[e-mail]
Staff Engineer
Patrick Ritchie
704-638-5203
704-638-8492
[e-mail]
Street Dept.
Manager
Steve
Weatherford
704-638-5251
704-638-5251
[e-mail]
Senior Office
Assistant
Jewel Stokes
704-638-2141
704-638-2141
[e-mail]
City Clerk
Myra Heard
704-638-5224
704-638-5224
mhear@_salisbuanc.gov
City Attorney
Rivers Lawther
704-633-5000
704-633-5000
rlawt@�salisburync.gov
4.2 Organizational Chart
City of Salisbury Organizational Chart
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Susan Khritz, Mayor
City Attorney City Clerk
Rivers Lawther Myra Heard
Coy Manager
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f� Richard Katy Dan Mii kelsonVernon Sherrill
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4.3 Signing Official- City Manager David Treme
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative- Not Applicable
5 Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)- Not Applicable
5.1 Co-Permittees
5.2 Legal Agreements
5.3Responsible Parties
6 Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1 Name of Entity- Rowan County Environmental Services
6.2 Measure Implemented- Erosion and Sediment Control Minimum Measure
6.3 Contact Information- Greg Greene, Environmental Specialist
402 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
704-638-3078
6.4 Legal Agreements- Yes
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part
1
Prepare an education
Prepare education plan in the
X
Senior Office
plan
first year of the permit, Include
Assistant
in Plan the BMPs, schedule,
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targeted audiences, and
measurable goals.
Summarize plan and
implementation progress in
each annual report.
2
School programs
Develop school children
X
X
Senior Office
education program in Year
Assistant
1 and implement in year 2.
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Focus on basic messages
regarding clean water and
the things they can do at
home to help. Track the
number of children reached
and the subject covered
and report annual)
3
Mailers, brochures,
Develop mailer for insert in
X
X
X
Senior Office
posters
utility bills and implement in
Assistant
Year 3. Target homeowners
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and businesses with
messages about how they can
reduce pollution picked up by
stormwater. Track number of
homes and businesses
reached by mailer and report
annually.
4
Use of
Develop media approach such
X
Senior Office
Public/Government
as video program for use on
Assistant
Cable TV and other
local government cable
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media
channel (when available) or
press materials or obtain video
from other NPDES community
in Year 5. Target message
about the importance of clean
water and how stormwater
gets dirty. Give tips on
reducing pollution. Identify
target audience and track the
number of time shown; report
annually.
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7.1.2 Target audiences
School Children Households Business and industry The City of Salisbury chose
the target audiences which could be reached in a cost effective manner and which could
contribute to prevention of stormwater pollution. The target audience will be easy to reach
via flyers with water/sewer bills and presentations to local schools. We wish to educate
children in order to develop good habits concerning stormwater while early in life.
Households would be easily reached by government cable channel when it becomes
available.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
Trash: Reason: Proper disposal of trash and elimination of litter is a simple idea
that is easily addressed and would have an immediate impact.
Disposal of household chemicals and used oil: Reason: Education of the public
in the proper disposal of used oil and currently available disposal sites will be an
effective measure to limit pollution.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
We will implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the
community and conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impact of stormwater
discharge on water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in
stormwater runoff. Our efforts may include but are not limited to:
(1) Using stormwater educational material provided by the State, EPA, environmental,
public interest or trade organizations.
(2) Informing individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce
stormwater pollution, such as ensuring proper septic tank maintenance, modifying
landscaping, disconnected impervious area (such as roof downspouts),
Ensuring the proper use and disposal of landscape and garden chemicals including
fertilizer and pesticides, protecting and restoring riparian vegetation, and properly
disposing of motor oil, household hazardous waste, or pet waste.
(3) Inform individuals and groups how to become involved in local stream, lake, and
river restoration activities as well as activities that are coordinated by youth service and
conversation corps and citizen groups.
(4) Tailoring the program, using a mix of locally appropriate strategies, to target the
specific audience. For example, providing information to garages on the impact of oil
discharge or the explanation to school children that storm water flows into a nearby
creek and eventually ends up in the water they drink.
7.1.5 Decision Process
Each of the four BMPs selected were judged to be an effective and economical tool for
educating the general public and specific groups in the community.
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7.1.6 Evaluation
The City will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/Paq
1
Develop ordinance or
Develop ordinance within first
X
Staff Engineer
amend existing
year, have ordinance adopted
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ordinance to include
by elected officials by end of
illicit detection, right of
year one. Note date of
entry, prohibition of
adoption and have copy of
certain discharges,
ordinance in annual report file.
enforcement actions
and penalties for
dumping, spills, and
willful illicit connections
in year 1
7.2.2 Target Audience
The public hearing for the development of the Stormwater Management Program and
the NPDES Phase II application will target all interested and affected members of the
Salisbury community.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public has been involved in the development of the Stormwater Management
Program and the NPDES Phase Il application through a public hearing. Public
Hearings are set by City Council during their regularly scheduled meetings. The date
is announced and the time and place of the Public Hearing is advertised for a
minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing. The legal notices for hearings are
administered by the Myra Heard, the City Clerk and may be reviewed for compliance
by the City Attorney.
A copy of the Public Notice of Hearing and the Affidavit of Publication have been
included in Appendix A.
7.2.4 Decision Process
We chose the public hearing as the most direct and efficient means of involving all
interested citizens in the process of developing the Stormwater Management Program
and the NPDES Phase II application.
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7.2.5 Evaluation
The success of the Public Involvement and Participation BMP will be judged by the
successful completion of the public hearing.
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals .
YR
YR
IYR'
,YR
,, YR ,,,'Responsible
1
2
3
' 4'
5
Position/Part
i
Develop
Develop ordinance within first
X
Staff Engineer
ordinance/amend
year, have ordinance adopted
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existing ordinance to
by elected officials by end of
include illicit detection,
year one. Note date of
right of entry, prohibition
adoption and have copy of
of certain discharges,
ordinance in annual report file.
enforcement actions
and penalties for
dumping, spills, and
willful illicit connections
in year 1
2
Develop system map
Prepare system map
X
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
showing outfalls and
beginning in year one, in
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the receiving body of
support of inspection program,
water. Complete one-
completing one quarter of the
quarter of the
community each year, finishing
community each year,
in year five, The map will note
updating any system
outfalls and receiving body of
changes within already
water for each outfall. Report
mapped areas as they
annually on progress.
occur.
3
Establish an inspection
Define areas of the community
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
program in coordination
that will be inspected for illicit
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with City Departments
connections and show on a
for sites within the
map the progress made year
community. Have
by year, completing 114 of the
program in place in
community, geographically
yeaa
measured in square miles,
each year. Finish inspection
program by end of year 5,
beginning implementation in
year 2. Maintain records of the
areas screened. Summarize in
annual report.
4
Train employees on
Provide materials to all
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
how to inspect for illicit
employees in organization on
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connections and
illicit connections and how to
establish a tracking
recognize one. Complete by
system for managing
end of year 3 note date
reported problem areas.
distributed and number of
employees trained.
Summarize in annual report.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
' 4'
YR,,
S
Responsible
Position/Part
5
Coordinate with local
Using system map, as areas
X
X
X
X
Street
wastewater program on
are completed annually, review
Department
identification of potential
with wastewater staff to identify
Manager
cross connections
potential cross connections
between sanitary sewer
and place on hot spot list to be
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and storm sewers.
included in inspection
Weatherford
program. Report annually on
the number of potential cross
connections sites and
disposition of those found.
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
The City currently has a visual inventory of storm drainage facilities which has been
converted from its original paper format to digital format. We propose to update this
map with a new layer showing outfall locations. The outfall locations will be accurately
spotted (+1- one meter accuracy) using existing GPS equipment. Approximately one
quarter of the City area will be mapped each year to spot outfall locations, beginning
in year one. Once complete, the map will be maintained by the staff engineer and
updated as new data becomes available. The map will be made available to all city
departments as a layer of the City's geographic information system.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The proposed ordinance outlining the inspection program, establishing right of entry
provisions and establishing standards for compliance with NPDES regulations will be
developed by the Engineering Division. The ordinance will be reviewed with the City
Attorney and submitted to City Council for adoption within the first year.
7.3.4 Enforcement
When an illicit connection is discovered the property owner will be notified and given a
reasonable period of time to correct the problem. If the illicit connection is not
eliminated within the time allowed, the City will take action to eliminate the connection
and bill the property owner for all associated costs.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
We plan to conduct dry weather visual inspections of the outfall locations in 114 of the
City area per year, beginning in year 2. When discharges are detected we will note
the color, odor, etc. of the discharge and take action to determine the source of the
flow. Our ordinance will establish the right of entry for inspections and prohibit illegal
connections as well as spills or dumping into the stormwater system and address the
proper action to be taken. When an illicit connection or discharge is discovered the
property owner will be notified and given a reasonable period of time to correct the
problem. If the illicit connection or discharge is not eliminated within the time allowed
by the ordinance, the City will take action to eliminate the connection and bill the
property owner for all associated costs.
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7.3.6 Non-Stormwater Discharges
None of the listed non-stormwater discharges are currently considered to be
significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
7.3.7 Occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges
Charity car washes will not be treated as illicit discharges. These car washes must be
registered with the City prior to their occurrence. The City will provide information to
the participants to minimize the contribution of the charity car washes to stormwater
pollution. The City will limit the number of charity car washes which may occur per
year.
7.3.8 Outreach
City employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges and
improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements which are
included in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping minimum measure in this
report.
Information regarding hazards of illicit connections and dumping will be included in the
information distributed to public schools, in utility bill flyers and in employee good
housekeeping programs.
7.3.9 Decision Process
Our program was developed to utilize the simplest, most cost effective solutions to
eliminate illicit discharges. Our BMPs and measurable goals were chosen to fit within
this strategy.
7.3.10 Evaluation
The success of the program will be evaluated by the City staff committee and
discussed in the annual report.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The City of Salisbury will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and
the Division of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction
activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. See
agreement, Appendix A.
Contact: Rowan County Environmental Services (Greg Greene 704-638-3078)
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7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1 Stormwater Management Options
The City of Salisbury will adopt an ordinance addressing post -construction runoff from new
development or re -development projects that disturb one acre or more. It will require a
combination of structural and /or non- structural BMPs based on the standard design
manual, if available. It will minimize water quality impacts, and attempt to maintain pre -
development runoff conditions. The ordinance will require appropriate buffers along all
streams. We intend to adopt an ordinance, in accordance with the temporary rules, within
12 months of receipt of the permit. We have made a good faith effort to comply with the
existing temporary rules, but we realize that the rules may change prior to our receipt of a
permit. Therefore, we may alter our plans in order to comply with new permanent rules
when they are adopted. In order to develop a cost effective and development friendly
plan, we may ask for additional time if allowed under the permanent rules.
7.5.2 Operation and Maintenance
The Salisbury program for control of post -construction runoff from new development and
re -development will include an operation and maintenance component that ensures the
adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program. The owner
of the permitted structural BMP will be required to submit annually to the City, on a form
provided by the City, a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP. The
inspection must be performed by a qualified professional as defined by the City in its
ordinance. Any BMP which fails to meet minimum standards of operation and safety will
be repaired at the expense of the owner.
7.5.3 Fecal Coliform
The City will develop and implement an oversight program to ensure proper operation and
maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment system for domestic wastewater as
described in section 7.3.1, BMP 5. This program will be coordinated with Salisbury Rowan
Utilities and/or the Rowan County Department of Health.
7.5.4 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable. Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR.
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/Part
1
Develop and adopt an
Develop and adopt ordinance
X
Staff Engineer
ordinance to establish a
within Year 1 (or as allowed by
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permitting program for
the permanent rules). Note
new development and
date of adoption and include
redevelopment.
copy of ordinance in annual
report file.
2
Establish associated
Have plan review and
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
programs for plan
permitting programs in place
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review, permitting, and
by the end of Year 1. Have
annual inspection of
Inspection program in place by
structural BMPs.
end of Year 2. Describe in
annual report.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
' I I
YR
1
YR
2'
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5 �'
"Responsible
' Position/Part
3
Coordinate with local
Report number of failed septic
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
health department on
systems detected and submit
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septic systems, locating
information on system map as
problem areas on the
part of annual report beginning
system map.
in Year 2.
4
Develop education
Provide training materials to all
X
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
material for developers
interested parties by the end of
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and the public
Year 1. Report number of
regarding the
developers reached in annual
Senior Office
requirements of the
report.
Assistant
City's post -construction
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runoff control ordinance
7.5.5 Non -Structural BMPs
The City of Salisbury Watershed Program applies to a small area of the City's zoning
jurisdiction which was designated as a public water supply watershed by the NC
Environmental Management Commission and is identified as WS-IV-PA on the official City
zoning Map. In this area, special restrictions regarding land use, development, and
density are enforced to assure that conditions do not pose a threat to water quality.
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The City of Salisbury will develop and implement an operation and maintenance program
that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing
pollutant runoff from municipal operations.
Using training materials that are available from EPA, the State of North Carolina, and other
organizations, our program will include employee training to prevent and reduce storm
water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and
building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and storm water system
maintenance.
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1'
YR
2
YR
3
YR ,
4
YR
5
Responsible
PositionlPart,
1
Develop training
Begin in Year 2 to educate all
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
materials on pollution
employees on clean water
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prevention for public
issues and on workplace
facilities, using existing
responsibilities to reduce or
materials gathered from
eliminate pollutants from
other organizations or
stormwater. Maintain program
creating new tools as
annually and report on number
needed. Educate all
of employees trained and
employees on the need
subjects covered.
for controls to protect
stormwater from
exposure to potential
pollutants.
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BMP
'Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR.
YR„
YR
Responsible,
'
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part
2
Complete an inventory
In Year 3 inventory facilities
X
Staff Engineer
of facilities that will be
owned by community and
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evaluated through an
prioritize them for an
environmental audit to
environmental audit. Report
determine potential
on number and type facilities
pollution contributions.
that you will audit.
3
Provide specialized
Train existing employees in
X
X
X
X
X
Street
training for those
Year 1 and new employees as
Department
employees that
part of orientation training.
Manager
maintain the drainage
system with focus on
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disposal of floatables,
Weatherford
grit, sediment, and
other pollutant removed
from the system.
4
Provide specialized
Train existing employees in
X
X
X
X
X
Landscape
training to employees
Year 1 and new employees as
Operations
that manage and apply
part of orientation training.
Manager
chemicals for control of
dust, pests, vermin, and
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weeds or are used to
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fertilize City maintained
plantings. Training will
target the safe and
effective application,
storage, and disposal of
the chemicals used.
5
Annually inspect vehicle
Begin annual inspection in
X
X
X
X
Fleet
washing and fueling
Year 2 and document findings
Maintenance
operations to ensure
and actions taken to address
Manager
that they are in good
any problems identified.
working order and that
Report on finding in annual
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they minimize exposure
permit report.
of stormwater to
chemicals, fuels, and
other liquids.
6
Inspect all materials
Initiate inspection of material
X
Staff Engineer
storage facilities to
storage facilities in Year 1 and
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determine priority for
establish priorities for
reducing exposure to
addressing issues identified.
stormwater.
Address corrective activity in
next fiscal year unless high
hazard was identified. Report
on number and type of sites
inspected and actions taken in
each annual report.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR.
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part
7
Inspect salt storage
Initiate inspection of salt
X
Street
facility and application
storage facilities and
Department
equipment annually to
application equipment in Year
Manager
identify and eliminate
1. Identify problems and
exposure to stormwater
address when found. Report
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and/or
annually on inspections and
Weatherford
ineffective/inappropriate
resulting actions.
application. Evaluate
current snow and ice
management program
and ensure that
effective measures are
in place to minimize
contamination of
stormwater.
8
Develop standard
Beginning in Year 1, develop
X
X
X
X
X
Street
operating procedures
and then implement standard
Department
for various facilities
operating procedures for
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and/or operations such
facilities and operations,
as street sweeping
Annually report on facilities
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activities and parking lot
and/or operations targeted and
Weatherford
(garage) maintenance
results of activities.
activities to ensure that
the greatest reduction
of pollutant loading to
stormwater that can be
achieved.
9
Evaluate procedures for
:Beginning in Year 1, evaluate
X
Solid Waste
managing trash and
garbage collection practices to
Division
garbage collection to
determine if procedures or
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ensure that exposure of
equipment adjustments need
contaminant materials
to be made to address
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is minimized.
potential for pollution of
stormwater. Focus on issues
such as spills in the street,
hydraulic hose ruptures,
customer storage practices.
Report on findings and any
work plan that develops as a
result.
10
Evaluate and
Beginning in Year 1 evaluate
X
X
X
X
X
Fleet
implement a used oil
existing used oil recycling
Maintenance
recycling program for
prog ram. I m plement chang es
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equipment and vehicle
to existing program if needed.
maintenance program
Report annually on program,
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within organization,
including amount recycled and
adjustments made as needed.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
' 3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/Part
11
Maintain inventory of
Beginning in Year 1, determine
X
X
X
X
X
Risk
hazardous chemicals
if inventory of hazardous
Management
and other potentially
chemicals used by the
Officer
hazardous materials
organization has been
and ensure that limited
completed. If not, complete
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but sufficient quantity of
inventory in same year.
items are on hand to
Determine if quantities are
minimize risk of spill or
appropriate and set up
contamination of
standards for purchasing by
stormwater.
end of Year 3.
7.6.2 Affected Operations
The following City operations will be affected by the Operation and Maintenance Program
for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping:
Maintenance Yard
Parks
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Drainage System Maintenance
Materials Storage Yard
Equipment Storage
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Street Sweeping
Grounds Maintenance and chemical application
The City Operates the following facilities that may require a separate NPDES Industrial
Permit.
Vehicle maintenance and repair facilities for transportation vehicles
Wastewater treatment plant over 1 mgd
Landfill (structural debris)
7.6.3 Training
Training materials will be developed on pollution prevention for public facilities based on
the materials used in the public outreach program. All employees will be educated on the
need for controls to protect stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training
will also serve as the training requirement for public employees as specified in the
outreach component of the Illicit Discharge Minimum Measure.
All employees involved in stormwater drainage maintenance will be specifically trained in
the disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants removed from the system.
Additional training or certification will be provided to employees that manage or apply
chemicals for control of dust, pests, vermin or weeds or are used to fertilize City -
maintained plantings. Training will target the safe and effective application, storage and
disposal of the chemicals used.
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7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program for operations will be developed that will include
vehicles, equipment, and material storage areas in the maintenance yard. Inspections will
ensure all equipment and materials storage containers are in good condition. Any
problems or issues that may have an impact on stormwater quality will be noted and
corrective action taken. Vehicle washing and fueling operations will be inspected annually
to ensure that they are in good working order and that they minimize exposure of
stormwater to chemicals, fuels, and other pollutants. Schedules and procedures will be
established for the inspections and an organized record -keeping system will be
implemented to schedule and document inspections.
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
An inspection program for vehicles and equipment and materials storage will be employed
to determine priority for reducing exposure to stormwater. This will include vehicle
maintenance and fueling stations and salt/sand storage areas.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Our current program for drainage system maintenance involves removal of large pieces of
debris by hand or with mechanical equipment. Smaller debris and sediment are removed
from the drainage system by use of a sewer jet vacuum truck. All debris and sediment
removed during the process is collected and taken to the City owned demolition landfill.
We plan to implement procedures for further reduction of pollutants during maintenance of
the drainage system.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
No current procedure exists for implementation of water quality controls within flood
management properties. We currently require a floodplain development permit for all
development within the designated flood hazard areas and we will add an item on the
development permit to require conformance with the NPDES phase 2 requirements.
7.6.8 Decision Process
Salisbury has operated its maintenance and inspection program on an "as -needed" basis
in the past. The current plan puts the City in a more proactive stance regarding prevention
of stormwater pollution in municipal operations. Regular inspections should improve the
overall quality of the MS4 maintenance and vehicle operations. Clearly, training of
employees is an important component to improving our stormwater pollution prevention
efforts.
7.6.9 Evaluation
The City will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
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Rowan County Environmental Services
402 North Main Street • Salisbury, NC 28144-4341
Telephone [phone]
March 10, 2004 FAX [phone]
Patrick Ritchie
City of Salisbury
Engineering Division
110 North Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Re: Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Dear Patrick,
This letter is to confirm that the North Carolina Sedimentation and
Erosion Control Program within the City of Salisbury is administered by
Rowan County Environmental Services. This local program operates
within the delegated authority of the North Carolina Sedimentation
Control Commission in accordance with the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act of 1974.
If you have questions or need clarification in this matter, please
contact me as indicated on this letterhead.
Sincerely,
Greg Greene, CPESC
Environmental Specialist
Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2004
TIME: 4.00 PM
PLACE: City Council Chambers
City Hall
217 South Main Street
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal mandate which
requires municipalities to manage and improve the water quality discharged from the storm
drainage system. The City of Salisbury is included in Phase 2 of this program and must submit
an application for a permit by May 1, 2004. The permit application outlines the measures which
the City has proposed in order to comply with the requirements of the program.
At the date, time and place indicated above, the City of Salisbury will conduct a public hearing
concerning the City's application for a stormwater discharge permit as required by NPDES Phase
2. Anyone interested in providing input regarding the proposed application is invited to address
City Council so that all public comments may be considered and formally recorded. Comments
may be presented orally or in writing. Copies of the proposed application are available for
review in the office of the City Engineer at 110 North Main Street and the office of the City
Clerk at 217 South Main Street,
This 22nd day of March 2004.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE7 CITY OF
SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
By: Myra B. Heard
City Clerk
The above NOTICE was first published in the SALISBURY POST in its issue of March 27,
2004.

2004-11
RESOLUTION
Authorization to Submit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II
Permit Application and Stormwater Management Plan
WHEREAS, The United States Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972 and
amended said Act in 1987 to address controls for pollution carried by stormwater;
WHEREAS, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was authorized to define and
proscribe a program of measures to improve the quality of water in our national and state
streams, rivers and water bodies under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) and promulgated Phase II rules on December 9, 1999 affecting
communities and institutions under 100,000 population,
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is delegated by EPA to establish a regulatory
program for NPDES Phase II and has established rules and regulations as required;
WHEREAS, the City of Salisbury has been notified of and is legally designated to
comply with the NPDES Phase II regulations as established by EPA and the State,
requiring the submittal of a permit application and stonnwater management plan:
WHEREAS, the regulations require designation of the legally responsible party and
authorization for submittal of the application and stonnwater management plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salisbury supports the goals and objectives of the regulatory
program to provide a safe and healthy environment for all its citizens;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Salisbury on this 20`t' day of April
in 2004, is hereby resolved to the following:
The City Manager sliall sign and submit on behalf of the City of Salisbury, no
later than May.6, 2004, the necessary documentation for compliance with the
NPDES Phase II program requirements as established by the State; and
2. The City Manager shall carry out all necessary strategies and requirements as set
forth in the stormwater management plan developed and submitted as required by
the NPDES Phase II regulations, to ensure compliance on behalf of the City of
Salisbury.
(Adopted April 20, 2004)

Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
Report
City of Salisbury, North Carolina
May 6, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................ 2
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION...........................................4
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7.TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS.....................................................................4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS............................................7
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List.......................................................7
4.2.Organizational Chart .....................................................................7
4.3. Signing Official............................................................................8
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative......................................................8
5. Co -Permitting information (if applicable).................................................8
5.1. Co-Permittees.
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity......................................................8
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
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7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM...........................................9
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts ........................9
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation................................................11
7.3.Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.........................................12
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.....................................14
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment............................................................................15
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ........ 16
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1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served : 26,462 permanent residents based on 2000 US Census
data. No seasonal population was identified.
1.2. Growth Rate: 1.2% annualized 10-year growth rate based on the 1990 and
2000 US Census data.
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: City Limits Plus ETJ = 34.33 Sq. Mi.
MS4 Service area = 18.87 Sq. Mi.
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System:
Storm drainage within the City of Salisbury consists of a broken network of pipes,
ditches and open channels which were installed at different times by many
different entities. The flow of storm water travels through both public and
privately maintained areas, and the level of improvements installed are the option
of the property owner. The overall drainage area is relatively small and it is served
by 3 major creeks; therefore, the typical drainage path from overland flow to the
outfall is short.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates: Residential
51 %
Commercial
8%
Industrial
24%
Open Space
17%
1.6 Estimate Methodology: Percentages were estimated from zoning map
classifications.
1.7 TMDL Identification : There are no defined TMDLs within the City watershed.
2 RECEIVING STREAMS
Major
Stream
Water Quality
Use Support
Water Quality
Receiving
Segment
Classification
Rating
Issues
Stream Name
Grants Creek
12-110
C
O
Fecal Coliform,
Turbidity, Sediment
Jump and Run
12-110-5
C
unknown
unknown
Branch
Draft Branch
12-110-4
C
unknown
unknown
Town Creek
12-115-3b
C
O
Sediment
Crane Creek
12-115- 2
C
O
unknown
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RECEIVING STREAMS — DETAILED LISTING
GRANTS CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 1A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Grants Creek
Henderson Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Henderson Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Henderson Branch
Henderson Branch Tributary
Mahaley Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Mahaley Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Mahaley Branch
Mahaley Branch Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3B to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3C to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3C1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Grants Creek
Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 9 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 10 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 10A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 12 to Grants Creek
Woodleaf Branch
Maple Avenue Branch
Wiley Avenue Branch
Draft Branch
Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 13 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 14 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 14A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 15 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 16 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 17 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 17A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 18 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 19 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 20 to Grants Creek
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Grants Creek (continued)
Unnamed Tributary 21 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 22 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 23 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24A1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 25 to Grants Creek
TOWN CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2A to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Town Creek
Park Ave. Branch
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Town Creek
Innes St. Creek
Thomas St. Creek
Main St. Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Town Creek
Hoskins St. Branch
Vance Ave. Branch
Concord Road Creek
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Concord Road Creek
Julian Tributary
Gravel Pit Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Gravel Pit Branch
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Town Creek
CRANE CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4A to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8A to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 9 to Crane Creek
Tar Branch
Tar Branch Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 10 to Crane Creek
Trexler Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11A to Crane Creek
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3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs: Public Water Supply Watershed Ordinance
The City of Salisbury Watershed Program applies to a small area of the City's zoning
jurisdiction which was designated as a public water supply watershed by the NC
Environmental Management Commission and is identified as WS-IV-PA on the official
City zoning Map. In this area, special restrictions regarding land use, development,
and density are enforced to assure that conditions do not pose a threat to water quality.
3.2 State programs: The City of Salisbury is in compliance with the requirements
of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Program. The program is
administered for the City by Rowan County Environmental Services.
4 PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
City Manager
David Treme
704-638-5234
704-638-8492
[e-mail]
Staff Engineer
Patrick Ritchie
704-638-5203
704-638-8492
[e-mail]
Street Dept.
Manager
Steve
Weatherford
704-638-5251
704-638-5251
[e-mail]
Senior Office
Assistant
Jewel Stokes
704-638-2141
704-638-2141
[e-mail]
City Clerk
Myra Heard
704-638-5224
704-638-5224
mhear salisbu nc. ov
City Attorney
Rivers t awther
704-fi33-5000
704-633-5000
[e-mail]
4.2 Organizational Chart
City of Salisbury Organizational Chart
Citlzens of Salisbury 1
City Council
Susan Kluttx. Mayor
Cly Attomey City Clerk
Rivera Lawlher Myra Heard
City Manager
Dave Trema 1
Human Resources I Risk Management J Land Mgmt. 6 Development
Richard Kellyj Dan Mikkelson
Engineering Services
Senior Office Assistant Staff Englneer
J"ep Stokes Patdch Rdchio
Ilhlitles Public Services Finance
Vemun Sherd,
Landscape Operallons Fleet Management
Mark MaRlnM Ted Philays
Street Division I I $olid Waste
Slave Weatherford M Lynn Hillard
Drainage System
Maintenance
Recreation
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4.3 Signing Official- City Manager David Treme
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative- Not Applicable
5 Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)- Not Applicable
5.1 Co-Permittees
5.2 Legal Agreements
5.3 Responsible Parties
6 Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1 Name of Entity- Rowan County Environmental Services
6.2 Measure Implemented- Erosion and Sediment Control Minimum Measure
6.3 Contact Information- Greg Greene, Environmental Specialist
402 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
704-638-3078
6.4 Legal Agreements- Yes
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3•
4
5
Position/Part
1
Prepare an education
Prepare education plan in the
X
Senior Office
plan
first year of the permit. Include
Assistant
in Plan the BMPs, schedule,
Jewell Stokes
targeted audiences, and
measurable goals.
Summarize plan and
implementation progress in
each annual report.
2
School programs
Develop school children
X
X
Senior Office
education program in Year
Assistant
1 and implement in year 2.
Jewell Stokes
Focus on basic messages
regarding clean water and
the things they can do at
home to help. Track the
number of children reached
and the subject covered
and report annual)
3
Mailers, brochures,
Develop mailer for insert in
X
X
X
Senior Office
posters
utility bills and implement in
Assistant
Year 3. Target homeowners
Jewell Stokes
and businesses with
messages about how they can
reduce pollution picked up by
stormwater. Track number of
homes and businesses
reached by mailer and report
annually.
4
Use of
Develop media approach such
X
Senior Office
Public/Government
as video program for use on
Assistant
Cable TV and other
local government cable
Jewell Stokes
media
channel (when available) or
press materials or obtain video
from other NPDES community
in Year 5. Target message
about the importance of clean
water and how stormwater
gets dirty. Give tips on
reducing pollution. Identify
target audience and track the
number of time shown; report
annually.
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7.1.2 Target audiences
School Children Households Business and industry The City of Salisbury chose
the target audiences which could be reached in a cost effective manner and which could
contribute to prevention of stormwater pollution. The target audience will be easy to reach
via flyers with water/sewer bills and presentations to local schools. We wish to educate
children in order to develop good habits concerning stormwater while early in life.
Households would be easily reached by government cable channel when it becomes
available.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
Trash: Reason: Proper disposal of trash and elimination of litter is a simple idea
that is easily addressed and would have an immediate impact.
Disposal of household chemicals and used oil: Reason: Education of the public
in the proper disposal of used oil and currently available disposal sites will be an
effective measure to limit pollution.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
We will implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the
community and conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impact of stormwater
discharge on water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in
stormwater runoff. Our efforts may include but are not limited to:
(1) Using stormwater educational material provided by the State, EPA, environmental,
public interest or trade organizations.
(2) Informing individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce
stormwater pollution, such as ensuring proper septic tank maintenance, modifying
landscaping, disconnected impervious area (such as roof downspouts),
Ensuring the proper use and disposal of landscape and garden chemicals including
fertilizer and pesticides, protecting and restoring riparian vegetation, and properly
disposing of motor oil, household hazardous waste, or pet waste.
(3) Inform individuals and groups how to become involved in local stream, lake, and
river restoration activities as well as activities that are coordinated by youth service and
conversation corps and citizen groups.
(4) Tailoring the program, using a mix of locally appropriate strategies, to target the
specific audience. For example, providing information to garages on the impact of oil
discharge or the explanation to school children that storm water flows into a nearby
creek and eventually ends up in the water they drink.
7.1.5 Decision Process
Each of the four BMPs selected were judged to be an effective and economical tool for
educating the general public and specific groups in the community.
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7.1.6 Evaluation
The City will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/Part
1
Develop ordinance or
Develop ordinance within first
x
Staff Engineer
amend existing
year, have ordinance adopted
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ordinance to include
by elected officials by end of
illicit detection, right of
year one, dote date of
entry, prohibition of
adoption and have copy of
certain discharges,
ordinance in annual report file.
enforcement actions
and penalties for
dumping, spills, and
willful illicit connections
in year i
7.2.2 Target Audience
The public hearing for the development of the Stormwater Management Program and
the NPDES Phase II application will target all interested and affected members of the
Salisbury community.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public has been involved in the development of the Stormwater Management
Program and the NPDES Phase II application through a public hearing. Public
Hearings are set by City Council during their regularly scheduled meetings. The date
is announced and the time and place of the Public Hearing is advertised for a
minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing. The legal notices for hearings are
administered by the Myra Heard, the City Clerk and may be reviewed for compliance
by the City Attorney.
A copy of the Public Notice of Hearing and the Affidavit of Publication have been
included in Appendix A.
7.2.4 Decision Process
We chose the public hearing as the most direct and efficient means of involving all
interested citizens in the process of developing the Stormwater Management Program
and the NPDES Phase II application.
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7.2.5 Evaluation
The success of the Public Involvement and Participation BMP will be judged by the
successful completion of the public hearing.
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part
1
Develop
Develop ordinance within first
X
Staff Engineer
ordinance/amend
year, have ordinance adopted
Patrick Ritchie
existing ordinance to
by elected officials by end of
include illicit detection,
year one. Note date of
right of entry, prohibition
adoption and have copy of
of certain discharges,
ordinance in annual report file.
enforcement actions
and penalties for
dumping, spills, and
willful illicit connections
in year 1
2
Develop system map
Prepare system map
X
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
showing outfalls and
beginning in year one, in
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the receiving body of
support of inspection program,
water. Complete one-
completing one quarter of the
quarter of the
community each year, finishing
community each year,
in year five. The map will note
updating any system
outfalls and receiving body of
changes within already
water for each outfall. Report
mapped areas as they
annually on progress.
occur.
3
Establish an inspection
Define areas of the community
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
program in coordination
that will be inspected for illicit
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with City Departments
connections and show on a
for sites within the
map the progress made year
community. Have
by year, completing 114 of the
program in place in
community, geographically
yeai2.
measured in square miles,
each year. Finish inspection
program by end of year 5,
beginning implementation in
year 2. Maintain records of the
areas screened. Summarize in
annual report.
4
Train employees on
Provide materials to all
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
how to inspect for illicit
employees in organization on
Patrick Ritchie
connections and
illicit connections and how to
establish a tracking
recognize one. Complete by
system for managing
end of year 3 note date
reported problem areas,
distributed and number of
employees trained.
Summarize in annual report.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR'.
3
YR
4
YR I
5
Responsible
Position/Part
5
Coordinate with local
Using system map, as areas
x
X
x
x
Street
wastewater program on
are completed annually, review
Department
identification of potential
with wastewater staff to identify
Manager
cross connections
potential cross connections
between sanitary sewer
and place on hot spot list to be
Steve
and storm sewers.
included in inspection
Weatherford
program. Report annually on
the number of potential cross
connections sites and
disposition of those found.
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
The City currently has a visual inventory of storm drainage facilities which has been
converted from its original paper format to digital format. We propose to update this
map with a new layer showing outfall locations. The outfall locations will be accurately
spotted (+I- one meter accuracy) using existing GPS equipment. Approximately one
quarter of the City area will be mapped each year to spot outfall locations, beginning
in year one. Once complete, the map will be maintained by the staff engineer and
updated as new data becomes available. The map will be made available to all city
departments as a layer of the City's geographic information system.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The proposed ordinance outlining the inspection program, establishing right of entry
provisions and establishing standards for compliance with NPDES regulations will be
developed by the Engineering Division. The ordinance will be reviewed with the City
Attorney and submitted to City Council for adoption within the first year.
7.3.4 Enforcement
When an illicit connection is discovered the property owner will be notified and given a
reasonable period of time to correct the problem. If the illicit connection is not
eliminated within the time allowed, the City will take action to eliminate the connection
and bill the property owner for all associated costs.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
We plan to conduct dry weather visual inspections of the outfall locations in 114 of the
City area per year, beginning in year 2. When discharges are detected we will note
the color, odor, etc. of the discharge and take action to determine the source of the
flow. Our ordinance will establish the right of entry for inspections and prohibit illegal
connections as well as spills or dumping into the stormwater system and address the
proper action to be taken. When an illicit connection or discharge is discovered the
property owner will be notified and givers a reasonable period of time to correct the
problem. If the illicit connection or discharge is not eliminated within the time allowed
by the ordinance, the City will take action to eliminate the connection and bill the
property owner for all associated costs.
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7.3.6 Non-Stormwater Discharges
None of the listed non-stormwater discharges are currently considered to be
significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
7.3.7 Occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges
Charity car washes will not be treated as illicit discharges. These car washes must be
registered with the City prior to their occurrence. The City will provide information to
the participants to minimize the contribution of the charity car washes to stormwater
pollution. The City will limit the number of charity car washes which may occur per
year.
7.3.8 Outreach
City employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges and
improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements which are
included in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping minimum measure in this
report.
Information regarding hazards of illicit connections and dumping will be included in the
information distributed to public schools, in utility bill flyers and in employee good
housekeeping programs.
7.3.9 Decision Process
Our program was developed to utilize the simplest, most cost effective solutions to
eliminate illicit discharges. Our BMPs and measurable goals were chosen to fit within
this strategy.
7.3.10 Evaluation
The success of the program will be evaluated by the City staff committee and
discussed in the annual report.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The City of Salisbury will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and
the Division of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction
activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. See
agreement, Appendix A.
Contact: Rowan County Environmental Services (Greg Greene 704-638-3078)
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7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1 Stormwater Management Options
The City of Salisbury will adopt an ordinance addressing post -construction runoff from new
development or re -development projects that disturb one acre or more. It will require a
combination of structural and /or non- structural BMPs based on the standard design
manual, if available, It will minimize water quality impacts, and attempt to maintain pre -
development runoff conditions. The ordinance will require appropriate buffers along all
streams. We intend to adopt an ordinance, in accordance with the temporary rules, within
12 months of receipt of the permit. We have made a good faith effort to comply with the
existing temporary rules, but we realize that the rules may change prior to our receipt of a
permit. Therefore, we may alter our plans in order to comply with new permanent rules
when they are adopted. In order to develop a cost effective and development friendly
plan, we may ask for additional time if allowed under the permanent rules.
7.5.2 Operation and Maintenance
The Salisbury program for control of post -construction runoff from new development and
re -development will include an operation and maintenance component that ensures the
adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program. The owner
of the permitted structural BMP will be required to submit annually to the City, on a form
provided by the City, a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP. The
inspection must be performed by a qualified professional as defined by the City in its
ordinance. Any BMP which fails to meet minimum standards of operation and safety will
be repaired at the expense of the owner.
7.5.3 Fecal Coliform
The City will develop and implement an oversight program to ensure proper operation and
maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment system for domestic wastewater as
described in section 7.3.1, BMP 5. This program will be coordinated with Salisbury Rowan
Utilities and/or the Rowan County Department of Health.
7.5.4 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR '
2
YR
3
YR,
4
'YR
5
Responsible
Position/Part
1
Develop and adopt an
Develop and adopt ordinance
X
Staff Engineer
ordinance to establish a
within Year 1 (or as allowed by
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permitting program for
the permanent rules). Dote
new development and
date of adoption and include
redevelopment.
copy of ordinance in annual
report file.
2
Establish associated
Have plan review and
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
programs for plan
permitting programs in place
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review, permitting, and
by the end of Year 1. Have
annual inspection of
Inspection program in place by
structural BMPs.
end of Year 2. Describe in
annual re ort.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2 •
YR
3.
YR
4'
YR
5 '
Responsible. '
'Position/Part
3
Coordinate with local
Report number of failed septic
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
health department on
systems detected and submit
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septic systems, locating
information on system map as
problem areas on the
part of annual report beginning
system ma .
in Year 2.
4
Develop education
Provide training materials to all
X
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
material for developers
interested parties by the end of
Patrick Ritchie
and the public
Year 1. Report number of
regarding the
developers reached in annual
Senior Office
requirements of the
report.
Assistant
City's post -construction
Jewell Stokes
runoff control ordinance
7.5.5 Non -Structural BMPs
The City of Salisbury Watershed Program applies to a small area of the City's zoning
jurisdiction which was designated as a public water supply watershed by the NC
Environmental Management Commission and is identified as WS-IV-PA on the official City
zoning Map. In this area, special restrictions regarding land use, development, and
density are enforced to assure that conditions do not pose a threat to water quality.
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The City of Salisbury will develop and implement an operation and maintenance program
that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing
pollutant runoff from municipal operations.
Using training materials that are available from EPA, the State of North Carolina, and other
organizations, our program will include employee training to prevent and reduce storm
water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and
building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and storm water system
maintenance.
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR.
4.
YR
5
Responsible. ,
Position/Part
1
Develop training
Begin in Year 2 to educate all
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
materials on pollution
employees on clean water
Patrick Ritchie
prevention for public
issues and on workplace
facilities, using existing
responsibilities to reduce or
materials gathered from
eliminate pollutants from
other organizations or
stormwater. Maintain program
creating new tools as
annually and report on number
needed. Educate all
of employees trained and
employees on the need
subjects covered.
for controls to protect
stormwater from
exposure to potential
pollutants,
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR,
YR
-YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part
2
Complete an inventory
In Year 3 inventory facilities
X
Staff Engineer
of facilities that will be
owned by community and
Patrick Ritchie
evaluated through an
prioritize them for an
environmental audit to
environmental audit. Report
determine potential
on number and type facilities
pollution contributions.
that you will audit.
3
Provide specialized 1
Train existing employees in
X
X
X
X
X
Street
training for those
Year 1 and new employees as
Department
employees that
part of orientation training.
Manager
maintain the drainage
system with focus on
Steve
disposal of floatables,
Weatherford
grit, sediment, and
other pollutant removed
from the system.
4
Provide specialized
Train existing employees in
X
X
X
X
X
Landscape
training to employees
Year 1 and new employees as
Operations
that manage and apply
part of orientation training.
Manager
chemicals for control of
dust, pests, vermin, and
Mark
weeds or are used to
Martin
fertilize City maintained
plantings. Training will
target the safe and
effective application,
storage, and disposal of
the chemicals used.
5
Annually inspect vehicle
Begin annual inspection in
X
X
X
X
Fleet
washing and fueling
Year 2 and document findings
Maintenance
operations to ensure
and actions taken to address
Manager
that they are in good
any problems identified.
working order and that
Report on finding in annual
Ted Phillips
they minimize exposure
permit report.
of stormwater to
chemicals, fuels, and
other liquids.
6
Inspect all materials
Initiate inspection of material
X
Staff Engineer
storage facilities to
storage facilities in Year 1 and
Patrick Ritchie
determine priority for
establish priorities for
reducing exposure to
addressing issues identified.
stormwater.
Address corrective activity in
next fiscal year unless high
hazard was identified. Report
on number and type of sites
inspected and actions taken in
each annual report.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
'Responsible
1
2
3
4
5 `'
Position/Part
7
Inspect salt storage
Initiate inspection of salt
X
Street
facility and application
storage facilities and
Department
equipment annually to
application equipment in Year
Manager
identify and eliminate
1. Identify problems and
exposure to stormwater
address when found. Report
Steve
and/or
annually on inspections and
Weatherford
ineffectivelinappropriate
resulting actions.
application. Evaluate
current snow and ice
management program
and ensure that
effective measures are
in place to minimize
contamination of
stormwater.
8
Develop standard
Beginning in Year 1, develop
X
X
X
X
X
Street
operating procedures
and then implement standard
Department
for various facilities
operating procedures for
Manager
and/or operations such
facilities and operations.
as street sweeping
Annually report on facilities
Steve
activities and parking lot
and/or operations targeted and
Weatherford
(garage) maintenance
results of activities.
activities to ensure that
the greatest reduction
of pollutant loading to
stormwater that can be
achieved.
9
Evaluate procedures for
:Beginning in Year 1, evaluate
X
Solid Waste
managing trash and
garbage collection practices to
Division
garbage collection to
determine if procedures or
Manager
ensure that exposure of
equipment adjustments need
contaminant materials
to be made to address
Lynn Hillard
is minimized.
potential for pollution of
stormwater. Focus on issues
such as spills in the street,
hydraulic hose ruptures,
customer storage practices.
Report on findings and any
work plan that develops as a
result.
10
Evaluate and
Beginning in Year 1 evaluate
X
X
X
X
X
Fleet
implement a used oil
existing used oil recycling
Maintenance
recycling program for
program. Implement changes
Manager
equipment and vehicle
to existing program if needed,
maintenance program
Report annually on program,
Ted Phillips
within organization.
including amount recycled and
adjustments made as needed.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3 ,
YR
4
YR-.
5, � ,
Responsible
Position/Part
11
Maintain inventory of
Beginning in Year 1, determine
X
X
X
X
X
Risk
hazardous chemicals
if inventory of hazardous
Management
and other potentially
chemicals used by the
Officer
hazardous materials
organization has been
and ensure that limited
completed. If not, complete
Richard Kelly
but sufficient quantity of
inventory in same year,
items are on hand to
Determine if quantities are
minimize risk of spill or
appropriate and set up
contamination of
standards for purchasing by
stormwater.
end of Year 3.
7.6.2 Affected Operations
The following City operations will be affected by the Operation and Maintenance Program
for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping:
Maintenance Yard
Parks
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Drainage System Maintenance
Materials Storage Yard
Equipment Storage
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Street Sweeping
Grounds Maintenance and chemical application
The City Operates the following facilities that may require a separate NPDES Industrial
Permit.
Vehicle maintenance and repair facilities for transportation vehicles
Wastewater treatment plant over 1 mgd
Landfill (structural debris)
7.6.3 Training
Training materials will be developed on pollution prevention for public facilities based on
the materials used in the public outreach program. All employees will be educated on the
need for controls to protect stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training
will also serve as the training requirement for public employees as specified in the
outreach component of the Illicit Discharge Minimum Measure.
All employees involved in stormwater drainage maintenance will be specifically trained in
the disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants removed from the system.
Additional training or certification will be provided to employees that manage or apply
chemicals for control of dust, pests, vermin or weeds or are used to fertilize City -
maintained plantings. Training will target the safe and effective application, storage and
disposal of the chemicals used.
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7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program for operations will be developed that will include
vehicles, equipment, and material storage areas in the maintenance yard. Inspections will
ensure all equipment and materials storage containers are in good condition. Any
problems or issues that may have an impact on stormwater quality will be noted and
corrective action taken. Vehicle washing and fueling operations will be inspected annually
to ensure that they are in good working order and that they minimize exposure of
stormwater to chemicals, fuels, and other pollutants. Schedules and procedures will be
established for the inspections and an organized record -keeping system will be
implemented to schedule and document inspections.
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
An inspection program for vehicles and equipment and materials storage will be employed
to determine priority for reducing exposure to stormwater. This will include vehicle
maintenance and fueling stations and salt/sand storage areas.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Our current program for drainage system maintenance involves removal of large pieces of
debris by hand or with mechanical equipment. Smaller debris and sediment are removed
from the drainage system by use of a sewer jet vacuum truck. All debris and sediment
removed during the process is collected and taken to the City owned demolition landfill.
We plan to implement procedures for further reduction of pollutants during maintenance of
the drainage system.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
No current procedure exists for implementation of water quality controls within flood
management properties. We currently require a floodplain development permit for all
development within the designated flood hazard areas and we will add an item on the
development permit to require conformance with the NPDES phase 2 requirements.
7.6.8 Decision Process
Salisbury has operated its maintenance and inspection program on an "as -needed" basis
in the past. The current plan puts the City in a more proactive stance regarding prevention
of stormwater pollution in municipal operations. Regular inspections should improve the
overall quality of the MS4 maintenance and vehicle operations. Clearly, training of
employees is an important component to improving our stormwater pollution prevention
efforts.
7.6.9 Evaluation
The City will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
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Rowan County Environmental Services
402 North Main Street • Salisbury, NC 28144-4341
Telephone [phone]
March 10, 2004 FAX [phone]
Patrick Ritchie
City of Salisbury
Engineering Division
110 North Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Re: Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Dear Patrick,
This letter is to confirm that the North Carolina Sedimentation and
Erosion Control Program within the City of Salisbury is administered by
Rowan County Environmental Services. This local program operates
within the delegated authority of the North Carolina Sedimentation
Control Commission in accordance with the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act of 1974.
If you have questions or need clarification in this matter, please
contact me as indicated on this letterhead.
Sincerely,
Greg Greene, CPESC
Environmental Specialist
Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2004
TIME: 4:00 PM
PLACE: City Council Chambers
City Hall
217 South Main Street
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDFS) is a federal mandate which
requires municipalities to manage and improve the water quality discharged from the storm
drainage system. The City of Salisbury is included in Phase 2 of this program and must submit
an application for a permit by May I, 2004. The permit application outlines the measures which
the City has proposed in order to comply with the requirements of the program.
At the date, time and place indicated above, the City of Salisbury will conduct a public hearing
concerning the City's application for a stormwater discharge permit as required by NPDES Phase
2. Anyone interested in providing input regarding the proposed application is invited to address
City Council so that all public comments may be considered and formally recorded. Comments
may be presented orally or in writing. Copies of the proposed application are available for
review in the office of the City Engineer at 1 10 North Main Street and the office of the City
Clerk at 217 South Main Street.
This 22nd day of March 2004.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
By: Myra B. Heard
City Clerk
The above NOTICE was first published in the SALISBURY POST in its issue of March 27,
2004.

2004--11
RESOLUTION
Authorization to Submit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II
Permit Application and Stonnwater Management Plan
WHEREAS, The United States Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972 and
amended said Act in 1987 to address controls for pollution carried by stormwater;
WHEREAS, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was authorized to define and
proscribe a program of measures to improve the quality of water in our national and state
streams, rivers and water bodies under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) and promulgated Phase II rules on December 9, 1999 affecting
communities and institutions under 100,000 population;
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is delegated by EPA to establish a regulatory
program for NPDES Phase II and has established rules and regulations as required;
WhIEREAS, the City of Salisbury has been notified of and is legally designated to
comply with the NPDES Phase If regulations as established by EPA and the State,
requiring the submittal of a permit application and stormwater management plan:
WHEREAS, the regulations require designation of the legally responsible party and
authorization for submittal of the application and stormwater management plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salisbury supports the goals and objectives of the regulatory
program to provide a safe and healthy environment for all its citizens;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Salisbury on this 20"' day of April
in 2004, is hereby resolved to the following:
1. The City Manager shall sign and submit on behalf of the City of Salisbury, no
later than May 6, 2004, the necessary documentation for compliance with the
NPDES Phase [I program requirements as established by the State; and
2. The City Manager shall carry out all necessary strategies and requirements as set
forth in the stormwater management plan developed and submitted as required by
the NPDES Phase II regulations, to ensure compliance on behalf of the City of
Salisbury.
(Adopted April 20, 2004)

Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
Report
City of Salisbury, North Carolina
May 6, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................ 2
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION...........................................4
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS.....................................................................4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS............................................7
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List.......................................................7
4.2.Organizational Chart.................................................................7
4.3. Signing Official............................................................................8
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative......................................................8
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable).................................................8
5.1. Co-Permittees.
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity......................................................8
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
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7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM...........................................9
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts ........................9
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation................................................11
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.........................................12
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.....................................14
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment............................................................................15
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ........ 16
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1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served : 26,462 permanent residents based on 2000 US Census
data. No seasonal population was identified.
1.2. Growth Rate: 1.2% annualized 10-year growth rate based on the 1990 and
2000 US Census data.
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: City Limits Plus ETJ = 34.33 Sq. Mi.
MS4 Service area = 18.87 Sq. Mi.
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System:
Storm drainage within the City of Salisbury consists of a broken network of pipes,
ditches and open channels which were installed at different times by many
different entities. The flow of storm water travels through both public and
privately maintained areas, and the level of improvements installed are the option
of the property owner. The overall drainage area is relatively small and it is served
by 3 major creeks; therefore, the typical drainage path from overland flow to the
outfall is short.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates: Residential 51 %
Commercial 8%
Industrial 24%
Open Space 17%
1.6 Estimate Methodology: Percentages were estimated from zoning map
classifications.
1.7 TMDL Identification : There are no defined TMDLs within the City watershed.
2 RECEIVING STREAMS
Major
Stream
Water Quality
Use Support
Water Quality
Receiving
Segment
Classification
Rating
Issues
Stream Name
Grants Creek
12-110
C
O
Fecal Coliform,
Turbidity, Sediment
Jump and Run
12-110-5
C
unknown
unknown
Branch
Draft Branch
12-110-4
C
unknown
unknown
Town Creek
12-115-3b
C
O
Sediment
Crane Creek
12-115- 2
C
O
unknown
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RECEIVING STREAMS — DETAILED LISTING
GRANTS CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary I to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Grants Creek
Henderson Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Henderson Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Henderson Branch
Henderson Branch Tributary
Mahaley Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Mahaley Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Mahaley Branch
Mahaley Branch Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3B to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3C to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3C1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Grants Creek
Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Jump and Run Branch
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 9 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 10 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 10A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 12 to Grants Creek
Woodleaf Branch
Maple Avenue Branch
Wiley Avenue Branch
Draft Branch
Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Wildlife Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 13 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 14 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 14A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 15 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 16 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 17 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 17A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 18 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 19 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 20 to Grants Creek
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Grants Creek (continued)
Unnamed Tributary 21 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 22 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 23 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24A to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 24A1 to Grants Creek
Unnamed Tributary 25 to Grants Creek
TOWN CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2A to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Town Creek
Park Ave. Branch
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Town Creek
Innes St. Creek
Thomas St. Creek
Main St. Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Town Creek
Hoskins St. Branch
Vance Ave. Branch
Concord Road Creek
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Concord Road Creek
Julian Tributary
Gravel Pit Branch
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Gravel Pit Branch
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Town Creek
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Town Creek
CRANE CREEK
Unnamed Tributary 1 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 2 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 3 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 4A to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 5 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 6 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 7 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 8A to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 9 to Crane Creek
Tar Branch
Tar Branch Tributary
Unnamed Tributary 10 to Crane Creek
Trexler Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11 to Crane Creek
Unnamed Tributary 11A to Crane Creek
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3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs: Public Water Supply Watershed Ordinance
The City of Salisbury Watershed Program applies to a small area of the City's zoning
jurisdiction which was designated as a public water supply watershed by the NC
Environmental Management Commission and is identified as WS-IV-PA on the official
City zoning Map. In this area, special restrictions regarding land use, development,
and density are enforced to assure that conditions do not pose a threat to water quality.
3.2 State programs: The City of Salisbury is in compliance with the requirements
of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Program. The program is
administered for the City by Rowan County Environmental Services.
4 PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
City Manager
David Treme
704-638-5234
704-638-8492
[e-mail]
Staff Engineer
Patrick Ritchie
704-638-5203
704-638-8492
pritc§salisbuLnc.9ov—
Street Dept.
Manager
Steve
Weatherford
704-638-5251
704-638-5251
[e-mail]
Senior Office
Assistant
Jewel Stokes
704-638-2141
704-638-2141
[e-mail]
City Clerk
Myra Heard
704-638-5224
704-638-5224
[e-mail]
City Attorney
Rivers Lawther
704-633-5000
704-633-5000 J
[e-mail]
4.2 Organizational Chart
City of Salisbury Organizational Chart
Citiiens ofI Salisbury
City Council
Susan Kluttz, Mayor
Csy Attomey City Clerk
Rivers LawOer I Myra Heard
City Manager
Pave Treme
Human Resources ` I Risk Management I I Land Mgmt. & Develnpnrenl
Richard Kelly Dan Mlkkelson
Engineering Services
Senor OSlca Assistant I I Staff Engineer
Jewel Slckes Patrick Ritchie
Utilities Public Services
Vernon Shorriil
Landscape Cipisrutlonsl_LF Fleet Management
Mark Martin I I I Ted Phillips
Sveet Dkrlsion Solid Waste
Sleve Weatherford Lynn HlNard
Drainage System
Maintenance
Finance
Recreation
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4.3 Signing Official- City Manager David Treme
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative- Not Applicable
5 Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)- Not Applicable
5.1 Co-Permittees
5.2 Legal Agreements
5.3 Responsible Parties
6 Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1 Name of Entity- Rowan County Environmental Services
6.2 Measure Implemented- Erosion and Sediment Control Minimum Measure
6.3 Contact Information- Greg Greene, Environmental Specialist
402 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
704-638-3078
6.4 Legal Agreements- Yes
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3'
4
5:'
Position/Part
1
Prepare an education
Prepare education plan in the
X
Senior Office
plan
first year of the permit. Include
Assistant
in Plan the BMPs, schedule,
Jewell Stokes
targeted audiences, and
measurable goals.
Summarize plan and
implementation progress in
each annual report.
2
School programs
Develop school children
X
X
Senior Office
education program in Year
Assistant
1 and implement in year 2.
Jewell Stokes
Focus on basic messages
regarding clean water and
the things they can do at
home to help. Track the
number of children reached
and the subject covered
and report annually
3
Mailers, brochures,
Develop mailer for insert in
X
X
X
Senior Office
posters
utility bills and implement in
Assistant
Year 3. Target homeowners
Jewell Stokes
and businesses with
messages about how they can
reduce pollution picked up by
stormwater. Track number of
homes and businesses
reached by mailer and report
annually.
4
Use of
Develop media approach such
X
Senior Office
Public/Government
as video program for use on
Assistant
Cable TV and other
local government cable
Jewell Stokes
media
channel (when available) or
press materials or obtain video
from other NPDES community
in Year 5. Target message
about the importance of clean
water and how stormwater
gets dirty. Give tips on
reducing pollution. Identify
target audience and track the
number of time shown; report
annually.
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7.1.2 Target audiences
School Children Households Business and industry The City of Salisbury chose
the target audiences which could be reached in a cost effective manner and which could
contribute to prevention of stormwater pollution. The target audience will be easy to reach
via flyers with water/sewer bills and presentations to local schools. We wish to educate
children in order to develop good habits concerning stormwater while early in life.
Households would be easily reached by government cable channel when it becomes
available.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
Trash: Reason: Proper disposal of trash and elimination of litter is a simple idea
that is easily addressed and would have an immediate impact.
Disposal of household chemicals and used oil: Reason: Education of the public
in the proper disposal of used oil and currently available disposal sites will be an
effective measure to limit pollution.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
We will implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the
community and conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impact of stormwater
discharge on water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in
stormwater runoff. Our efforts may include but are not limited to:
(1) Using stormwater educational material provided by the State, EPA, environmental,
public interest or trade organizations.
(2) Informing individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce
stormwater pollution, such as ensuring proper septic tank maintenance, modifying
landscaping, disconnected impervious area (such as roof downspouts),
Ensuring the proper use and disposal of landscape and garden chemicals including
fertilizer and pesticides, protecting and restoring riparian vegetation, and properly
disposing of motor oil, household hazardous waste, or pet waste.
(3) Inform individuals and groups how to become involved in local stream, lake, and
river restoration activities as well as activities that are coordinated by youth service and
conversation corps and citizen groups.
(4) Tailoring the program, using a mix of locally appropriate strategies, to target the
specific audience. For example, providing information to garages on the impact of oil
discharge or the explanation to school children that storm water flows into a nearby
creek and eventually ends up in the water they drink.
7.1.5 Decision Process
Each of the four BMPs selected were judged to be an effective and economical tool for
educating the general public and specific groups in the community.
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7.1.6 Evaluation
The City will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable; Goals
YR
1
YR
2
,YR,
3
.YR:
4
YR
5, '
' Responsible
Position/Part
1
Develop ordinance or
Develop ordinance within first
x
Staff Engineer
amend existing
year, have ordinance adopted
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ordinance to include
by elected officials by end of
illicit detection, right of
year one. Note date of
entry, prohibition of
adoption and have copy of
certain discharges,
ordinance in annual report file.
enforcement actions
and penalties for
dumping, spills, and
Willful illicit connections
in year 1
7.2.2 Target Audience
The public hearing for the development of the Stormwater Management Program and
the NPDES Phase 11 application will target all interested and affected members of the
Salisbury community.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public has been involved in the development of the Stormwater Management
Program and the NPDES Phase II application through a public hearing. Public
Hearings are set by City Council during their regularly scheduled meetings. The date
is announced and the time and place of the Public Hearing is advertised for a
minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing. The legal notices for hearings are
administered by the Myra Heard, the City Clerk and may be reviewed for compliance
by the City Attorney.
A copy of the Public Notice of Hearing and the Affidavit of Publication have been
included in Appendix A.
7.2.4 Decision Process
We chose the public hearing as the most direct and efficient means of involving all
interested citizens in the process of developing the Stormwater Management Program
and the NPDES Phase II application.
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7.2.5 Evaluation
The success of the Public Involvement and Participation BMP will be judged by the
successful completion of the public hearing.
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR.
YR
YR.
Responsible ..
''1
1
2
3.
.. 4
5
'Position/Part
1
Develop
Develop ordinance within first
X
Staff Engineer
ordinancelamend
year, have ordinance adopted
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existing ordinance to
by elected officials by end of
include illicit detection,
year one. Note date of
right of entry, prohibition
adoption and have copy of
of certain discharges,
ordinance in annual report file.
enforcement actions
and penalties for
dumping, spills, and
willful illicit connections
in year 1
2
Develop system map
Prepare system map
X
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
showing outfalls and
beginning in year one, in
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the receiving body of
support of inspection program,
water. Complete one-
completing one quarter of the
quarter of the
community each year, finishing
community each year,
in year five. The map will note
updating any system
outfalls and receiving body of
changes within already
water for each outfall. Report
mapped areas as they
annually on progress.
occur.
3
Establish an inspection
Define areas of the community
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
program in coordination
that will be inspected for illicit
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with City Departments
connections and show on a
for sites within the
map the progress made year
community. Have
by year, completing 114 of the
program in place in
community, geographically
year2.
measured in square miles,
each year. Finish inspection
program by end of year 5,
beginning implementation in
year 2. Maintain records of the
areas screened. Summarize in
annual report.
4
Train employees on
Provide materials to all
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
how to inspect for illicit
employees in organization on
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connections and
illicit connections and how to
establish a tracking
recognize one. Complete by
system for managing
end of year 3 note date
reported problem areas.
distributed and number of
employees trained.
Summarize in annual report.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3'
` YR '
4'
YR
5'
'Responsible
Position/Part
5
Coordinate with local
Using system map, as areas
X
X
X
X
Street
wastewater program on
are completed annually, review
Department
identification of potential
with wastewater staff to identify
Manager
cross connections
potential cross connections
between sanitary sewer
and place on hot spot list to be
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and storm sewers.
included in inspection
Weatherford
program. Report annually on
the number of potential cross
connections sites and
disposition of those found.
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
The City currently has a visual inventory of storm drainage facilities which has been
converted from its original paper format to digital format. We propose to update this
map with a new layer showing outfall locations. The outfall locations will be accurately
spotted (*/- one meter accuracy) using existing GPS equipment. Approximately one
quarter of the City area will be mapped each year to spot outfall locations, beginning
in year one. Once complete, the map will be maintained by the staff engineer and
updated as new data becomes available. The map will be made available to all city
departments as a layer of the City's geographic information system.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The proposed ordinance outlining the inspection program, establishing right of entry
provisions and establishing standards for compliance with NPDES regulations will be
developed by the Engineering Division. The ordinance will be reviewed with the City
Attorney and submitted to City Council for adoption within the first year.
7.3.4 Enforcement
When an illicit connection is discovered the property owner will be notified and given a
reasonable period of time to correct the problem. If the illicit connection is not
eliminated within the time allowed, the City will take action to eliminate the connection
and bill the property owner for all associated costs.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
We plan to conduct dry weather visual inspections of the outfall locations in 114 of the
City area per year, beginning in year 2. When discharges are detected we will note
the color, odor, etc. of the discharge and take action to determine the source of the
flow. Our ordinance will establish the right of entry for inspections and prohibit illegal
connections as well as spills or dumping into the stormwater system and address the
proper action to be taken. When an illicit connection or discharge is discovered the
property owner will be notified and given a reasonable period of time to correct the
problem. If the illicit connection or discharge is not eliminated within the time allowed
by the ordinance, the City will take action to eliminate the connection and bill the
property owner for all associated costs.
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7.3.6 Non-Stormwater Discharges
None of the listed non-stormwater discharges are currently considered to be
significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
7.3.7 Occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges
Charity car washes will not be treated as illicit discharges. These car washes must be
registered with the City prior to their occurrence. The City will provide information to
the participants to minimize the contribution of the charity car washes to stormwater
pollution. The City will limit the number of charity car washes which may occur per
year.
7.3.8 Outreach
City employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges and
improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements which are
included in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping minimum measure in this
report.
Information regarding hazards of illicit connections and dumping will be included in the
information distributed to public schools, in utility bill flyers and in employee good
housekeeping programs.
7.3.9 Decision Process
Our program was developed to utilize the simplest, most cost effective solutions to
eliminate illicit discharges. Our BMPs and measurable goals were chosen to fit within
this strategy.
7.3.10 Evaluation
The success of the program will be evaluated by the City staff committee and
discussed in the annual report.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The City of Salisbury will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and
the Division of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction
activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. See
agreement, Appendix A.
Contact; Rowan County Environmental Services (Greg Greene 704-638-3078)
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7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1 Stormwater Management Options
The City of Salisbury will adopt an ordinance addressing post -construction runoff from new
development or re -development projects that disturb one acre or more. It will require a
combination of structural and /or non- structural BMPs based on the standard design
manual, if available. It will minimize water quality impacts, and attempt to maintain pre -
development runoff conditions. The ordinance will require appropriate buffers along all
streams. We intend to adopt an ordinance, in accordance with the temporary rules, within
12 months of receipt of the permit. We have made a good faith effort to comply with the
existing temporary rules, but we realize that the rules may change prior to our receipt of a
permit. Therefore, we may alter our plans in order to comply with new permanent rules
when they are adopted. In order to develop a cost effective and development friendly
plan, we may ask for additional time if allowed under the permanent rules.
7.5.2 Operation and Maintenance
The Salisbury program for control of post -construction runoff from new development and
re -development will include an operation and maintenance component that ensures the
adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program. The owner
of the permitted structural BMP will be required to submit annually to the City, on a form
provided by the City, a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP. The
inspection must be performed by a qualified professional as defined by the City in its
ordinance. Any BMP which fails to meet minimum standards of operation and safety will
be repaired at the expense of the owner.
7.5.3 Fecal Coliform
The City will develop and implement an oversight program to ensure proper operation and
maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment system for domestic wastewater as
described in section 7.3.1, BMP 5. This program will be coordinated with Salisbury Rowan
Utilities and/or the Rowan County Department of Health.
7.5.4 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR,
4
YR.,
5
r Responsible
Position/Part
1
Develop and adopt an
Develop and adopt ordinance
X
Staff Engineer
ordinance to establish a
within Year 1 (or as allowed by
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permitting program for
the permanent rules). Note
new development and
date of adoption and include
redevelopment.
copy of ordinance in annual
report file.
2
Establish associated
Have plan review and
x
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
programs for plan
permitting programs in place
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review, permitting, and
by the end of Year 1. Have
annual inspection of
Inspection program in place by
structural BMPs.
end of Year 2. Describe in
annual report.
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BMP
Measurable Goals,
YR
1
YR' ,
2
' YR
3.
'YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/Part
3
Coordinate with local
Report number of failed septic
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
health department on
systems detected and submit
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septic systems, locating
information on system map as
problem areas on the
part of annual report beginning
system map.
in Year 2.
4
Develop education
Provide training materials to all
X
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
material for developers
interested parties by the end of
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and the public
Year 1. Report number of
regarding the
developers reached in annual
Senior Office
requirements of the
report.
Assistant
City's post -construction
Jewell Stokes
runoff control ordinance
7.5.5 Non -Structural BMPs
The City of Salisbury Watershed Program applies to a small area of the City's zoning
jurisdiction which was designated as a public water supply watershed by the NC
Environmental Management Commission and is identified as WS-IV-PA on the official City
zoning Map. In this area, special restrictions regarding land use, development, and
density are enforced to assure that conditions do not pose a threat to water quality.
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The City of Salisbury will develop and implement an operation and maintenance program
that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing
pollutant runoff from municipal operations.
Using training materials that are available from EPA, the State of North Carolina, and other
organizations, our program will include employee training to prevent and reduce storm
water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and
building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and storm water system
maintenance.
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
ai 1, �
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3'
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
PositionlPart'
1
Develop training
Begin in Year 2 to educate all
X
X
X
X
Staff Engineer
materials on pollution
employees on clean water
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prevention for public
issues and on workplace
facilities, using existing
responsibilities to reduce or
materials gathered from
eliminate pollutants from
other organizations or
storrnwater, Maintain program
creating new tools as
annually and report on number
needed. Educate all
of employees trained and
employees on the need
subjects covered.
for controls to protect
slormwater from
exposure to potential
pollutants.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR.,
YR
Responsible
1
2
3.
4.
5
.'Position/Party
2
Complete an inventory
In Year 3 inventory facilities
X
Staff Engineer
of facilities that will be
owned by community and
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evaluated through an
prioritize them for an
environmental audit to
environmental audit. Report
determine potential
on number and type facilities
pollution contributions.
that you will audit.
3
Provide specialized
Train existing employees in
X
X
X
X
X
Street
training for those
Year 1 and new employees as
Department
employees that
part of orientation training.
Manager
maintain the drainage
system with focus on
Steve
disposal of floatables,
Weatherford
grit, sediment, and
other pollutant removed
from the system.
4
Provide specialized
Train existing employees in
X
X
X
X
X
Landscape
training to employees
Year 1 and new employees as
Operations
that manage and apply
part of orientation training.
Manager
chemicals for control of
dust, pests, vermin, and
Mark
woods or are used to
Martin
fertilize City maintained
plantings. Training will
target the safe and
effective application,
storage, and disposal of
the chemicals used.
5
Annually inspect vehicle
Begin annual inspection in
X
X
X
X
Fleet
washing and fueling
Year 2 and document findings
Maintenance
operations to ensure
and actions taken to address
Manager
that they are in good
any problems identified.
working order and that
Report on finding in annual
Ted Phillips
they minimize exposure
permit report.
of stormwater to
chemicals, fuels, and
other liquids.
6
Inspect all materials
Initiate inspection of material
X
Staff Engineer
storage facilities to
storage facilities in Year 1 and
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determine priority for
establish priorities for
reducing exposure to
addressing issues identified.
stormwater.
Address corrective activity in
next fiscal year unless high
hazard was identified. Report
on number and type of sites
inspected and actions taken in
each annual report.
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BMP
Measurable Goals.
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
• Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Part
7
Inspect salt storage
Initiate inspection of salt
X
Street
facility and application
storage facilities and
Department
equipment annually to
application equipment in Year
Manager
identify and eliminate
1. Identify problems and
exposure to stormwater
address when found. Report
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and/or
annually on inspections and
Weatherford
ineffective/inappropriate
resulting actions.
application. Evaluate
current snow and ice
management program
and ensure that
effective measures are
in place to minimize
contamination of
stormwater.
8
Develop standard
Beginning in Year 1, develop
X
X
X
X
X
Street
operating procedures
and then implement standard
Department
for various facilities
operating procedures for
Manager
and/or operations such
facilities and operations.
as street sweeping
Annually report on facilities
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activities and parking lot
and/or operations targeted and
Weatherford
(garage) maintenance
results of activities,
activities to ensure that
the greatest reduction
of pollutant loading to
stormwater that can be
achieved.
9
Evaluate procedures for
:Beginning in Year 1, evaluate
X
Solid Waste
managing trash and
garbage collection practices to
Division
garbage collection to
determine if procedures or
Manager
ensure that exposure of
equipment adjustments need
contaminant materials
to be made to address
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is minimized.
potential for pollution of
stormwater. Focus on issues
such as spills in the street,
hydraulic hose ruptures,
customer storage practices.
Report on findings and any
work plan that develops as a
result.
10
Evaluate and
Beginning in Year 1 evaluate
X
X
X
X
X
Fleet
implement a used oil
existing used oil recycling
Maintenance
recycling program for
program. Implement changes
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equipment and vehicle
to existing program if needed.
maintenance program
Report annually on program,
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within organization.
including amount recycled and
adjustments made as needed.
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BMP
Measurable; Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
"YR
S
Responsible
Position/Part
11
Maintain inventory of
Beginning in Year 1, determine
X
X
X
X
X
Risk
hazardous chemicals
if inventory of hazardous
Management
and other potentially
chemicals used by the
Officer
hazardous materials
organization has been
and ensure that limited
completed. If not, complete
Richard Kelly
but sufficient quantity of
inventory in same year.
items are on hand to
Determine if quantities are
minimize risk of spill or
appropriate and set up
contamination of
standards for purchasing by
stormwater.
end of Year 3.
7.6.2 Affected Operations
The following City operations will be affected by the Operation and Maintenance Program
for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping:
Maintenance Yard
Parks
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Drainage System Maintenance
Materials Storage Yard
Equipment Storage
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Street Sweeping
Grounds Maintenance and chemical application
The City Operates the following facilities that may require a separate NPDES Industrial
Permit.
Vehicle maintenance and repair facilities for transportation vehicles
Wastewater treatment plant over 1 mgd
Landfill (structural debris)
7.6.3 Training
Training materials will be developed on pollution prevention for public facilities based on
the materials used in the public outreach program. All employees will be educated on the
need for controls to protect stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training
will also serve as the training requirement for public employees as specified in the
outreach component of the Illicit Discharge Minimum Measure.
All employees involved in stormwater drainage maintenance will be specifically trained in
the disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants removed from the system.
Additional training or certification will be provided to employees that manage or apply
chemicals for control of dust, pests, vermin or weeds or are used to fertilize City -
maintained plantings. Training will target the safe and effective application, storage and
disposal of the chemicals used.
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7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program for operations will be developed that will include
vehicles, equipment, and material storage areas in the maintenance yard. Inspections will
ensure all equipment and materials storage containers are in good condition. Any
problems or issues that may have an impact on stormwater quality will be noted and
corrective action taken. Vehicle washing and fueling operations will be inspected annually
to ensure that they are in good working order and that they minimize exposure of
stormwater to chemicals, fuels, and other pollutants. Schedules and procedures will be
established for the inspections and an organized record -keeping system will be
implemented to schedule and document inspections.
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
An inspection program for vehicles and equipment and materials storage will be employed
to determine priority for reducing exposure to stormwater. This will include vehicle
maintenance and fueling stations and salt/sand storage areas.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Our current program for drainage system maintenance involves removal of large pieces of
debris by hand or with mechanical equipment. Smaller debris and sediment are removed
from the drainage system by use of a sewer jet vacuum truck. All debris and sediment
removed during the process is collected and taken to the City owned demolition landfill.
We plan to implement procedures for further reduction of pollutants during maintenance of
the drainage system.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
No current procedure exists for implementation of water quality controls within flood
management properties. We currently require a floodplain development permit for all
development within the designated flood hazard areas and we will add an item on the
development permit to require conformance with the NPDES phase 2 requirements.
7.6.8 Decision Process
Salisbury has operated its maintenance and inspection program on an "as -needed" basis
in the past. The current plan puts the City in a more proactive stance regarding prevention
of stormwater pollution in municipal operations. Regular inspections should improve the
overall quality of the MS4 maintenance and vehicle operations. Clearly, training of
employees is an important component to improving our stormwater pollution prevention
efforts.
7.6.9 Evaluation
The City will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
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Rowan County Environmental Services
402 North Main Street • Salisbury, NC 28144-4341
Telephone [phone]
March 10, 2004 Fax [phone]
Patrick Ritchie
City of Salisbury
Engineering Division
110 North Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Re: Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Dear Patrick,
This letter is to confirm that the North Carolina Sedimentation and
Erosion Control Program within the City of Salisbury is administered by
Rowan County Environmental Services. This local program operates
within the delegated authority of the North Carolina Sedimentation
Control Commission in accordance with the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act of 1974.
If you have questions or need clarification in this matter, please
contact me as indicated on this letterhead.
Sincerely,
644�y l tez
Greg Greene, CPESC
Environmental Specialist
Equal Opportunity Employer
T

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2004
TIME: 4:00 PM
PLACE: City Council Chambers
City Hall
217 South Main Street
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal mandate which
requires municipalities to manage and improve the water quality discharged from the storm
drainage system. The City of Salisbury is included in Phase 2 of this program and must submit
an application for a permit by May 1, 2004. The permit application outlines the measures which
the City has proposed in order to comply with the requirements of the program.
At the date, time and place indicated above, the City of Salisbury will conduct a public hearing
concerning the City's application for a stornnvater discharge permit as required by NPDES Phase
2. Anyone interested in providing input regarding the proposed application is invited to address
City Council so that all public comments may be considered and formally recorded. Comments
may be presented orally or in writing. Copies of the proposed application are available for
review in the office of the City Engineer at 110 North Main Street and the office of the City
Clerk at 217 South Main Street.
This 22nd day of March 2004.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
By: Myra B. Heard
City Clerk
The above NOTICE was first published in the SALISBURY POST in its issue of March 27,
2004.

2004-11
RESOLUTION
Authorization to Submit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II
Pori -nit Application and Stormwater Management Plan
WHEREAS, The United States Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972 and
amended said Act in 1987 to address controls for pollution carried by storlrlwater;
WHEREAS, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was authorized to define and
proscribe a program of measures to improve the quality of water in our national and state
streams, rivers and water bodies under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) and promulgated Phase 11 rules on December 9, 1999 affecting
communities and institutions under 100,000 population;
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is delegated by EPA to establish a regulatory
program for NPDES Phase II and has established rules and regulations as required;
WHEREAS, the City of Salisbury has been notified of and is legally designated to
comply with the NPDES Phase II regulations as established by EPA and the State,
requiring the submittal of a permit application and stormwater management plan:
W I-IEREAS, the regulations require designation of the legally responsible party and
authorization for submittal of the application and stormwater management plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salisbury supports the goals and objectives of the regulatory
program to provide a safe and healthy environment for all its citizens;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Salisbury on this 20«' day of April
in 2004, is hereby resolved to the following:
The City Manager shall sign and submit on behalf of the City of Salisbury, no
later than May G, 2004, the necessary documentation for compliance with the
NPDES Phase II program requirements as established by the State; and
2. The City Manager shall carry out all necessary strategies and requirements as set
forth in the stonrwater management plan developed and submitted as required by
the NPDES Phase II regulations, to ensure compliance on behalf of the City of
Salisbury.
(Adopted April 20, 2004)