NCS000421_Stormwater Management Program Report_20190722

STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
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Table of Contents
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION................................................................................3
1.1 Population Served.................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Growth Rate.............................................................................................................................3
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas...................................................................................... 3
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System.........................................................................................................3
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates.............................................................................................4
1.6 TMDL Identification..................................................................................................................4
2. RECEIVING STREAMS...........................................................................................................4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS................................................................................4
3.1 Local Programs.........................................................................................................................4
3.2 State Programs.........................................................................................................................4
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION................................................................................................5
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List................................................................................................. 5
4.2 Organizational Chart................................................................................................................ 5
4.3 Signing Official.......................................................................................................................... 5
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative.............................................................................................. 5
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION...........................................................................................5
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY........................................................................5
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN..................................................................6
7.1 Public
Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts.........................................................6
7.1.1
BMP Summary Table.....................................................................................................
6
7.1.2
Target Audience...........................................................................................................7
7.1.3
Target Pollutant Sources..............................................................................................7
7.1.4
Outreach Program........................................................................................................7
7.1.5
Evaluation.....................................................................................................................8
7.2 Public
Involvement and Participation......................................................................................8
7.2.1
BMPSummaryTable....................................................................................................8
7.2.2
Target Audience...........................................................................................................8
7.2.3
Participation Program..................................................................................................8
7.2.4
Evaluation.....................................................................................................................9
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination..............................................................................
9
7.3.1
BMPSummaryTable....................................................................................................9
7.3.2
Storm Sewer System Map..........................................................................................10
7.3.3
Regulatory Mechanism..............................................................................................10
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7.3.4 Enforcement...............................................................................................................10
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination.........................................................................................10
7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges......................................................................................11
7.3.7 Outreach....................................................................................................................12
7.3.8 Staff Training..............................................................................................................12
7.3.9 Evaluation...................................................................................................................12
7.4 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment 12
7.4.1 BMPSummary Table ..................................................................................................12
7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism..............................................................................................13
7.4.3 Structural BMPs.........................................................................................................14
7.4.4 Operation and Maintenance......................................................................................15
7.4.5 Evaluation...................................................................................................................18
7.5 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ............................... 18
7.5.1 BMPSummary Table ..................................................................................................18
7.5.2 Affected Operations................................................................................................... 20
7.5.3 Training.......................................................................................................................20
7.5.4 Maintenance and Inspections....................................................................................21
7.5.5 Vehicular Operations.................................................................................................. 21
7.5.6 Waste Disposal...........................................................................................................21
7.5.7 Evaluation...................................................................................................................21
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1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1 Population Served
Population: 111,967
Permanent: 111,967
Basis of Population statistic: 2016 Population Estimate by the City of High Point Planning Department
(see Appendix A)
Seasonal: N/A
Method used to create seasonal estimates: N/A
1.2 Growth Rate
Growth Rate: 1.20%
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: 56.88 square miles
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System
There are both curb/gutter and ribbon pavement streets in High Point. The stormwater drainage system
has both pipe and open channel conveyances. There are certain older areas in High Point that have
undersized and deteriorating drainage systems. The streams throughout High Point have been
significantly impacted by stormwater runoff. A number of these streams have eroded stream banks,
large amounts of trash/litter, and elevated fecal coliform counts.
The City of High Point maintains the storm sewer system in the public right-of-way. It is the
responsibility of private property owners to maintain the drainage system located on private property.
The City of High Point provides the Stormwater Management Improvement Program to assist private
property owners with the maintenance and repair of stormwater conveyances (See Appendix B).
Stormwater maintenance activities that are performed in the public right-of-way or on private property
that qualify for the Stormwater Management Improvement Program, include: removal of debris and
obstructions, pipe repair or replacement, pipe installation, and bank/slope stabilization.
Since 2011, there have been stormwater improvements in most, if not all, of the drainage basins in
High Point. As of 2015, there was an estimated 20 million dollars earmarked for Capital Improvement
Projects and for completion of 2004 Bond Referendum Drainage Projects.
There are 24 full time positions dedicated to providing maintenance to the stormwater drainage
system. A vactor truck, is utilized for the removal of debris and obstructions from the stormwater
drainage system. Three street sweepers are utilized for the removal of trash and sediment from the
streets. Multiple crews are utilized for ditch/culvert maintenance in the public right-of-way and also on
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private property. Due to the limited number of personnel and equipment, the bulk of the stormwater
maintenance activities performed are complaint driven. Large scale stormwater repairs are completed
as capital improvement projects.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Open Space
1.6 TMDL Identification
TMDL Identification:
Basin Waterbodv Pollutant
Cape Fear E. Fork Deep River Fecal Coliform
Cape Fear Richland Creek Fecal Coliform
Yadkin Rich Fork Creek Fecal Coliform
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
40.26
9.77
19.46
15.84
Approved
March 4, 2004
May 17, 2004
April 28, 2004
See Appendix C for a complete table of receiving streams located within the City of High Point.
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 Local Programs
A Water Supply Watershed Protection Program was implemented in 1993 to protect the six watersheds
located in the City of High Point. The watersheds that are protected include: Oak Hollow Lake, City
Lake, Oakdale Reservoir, Uwharrie (Lake Reece), Lake Thom-A-Lex, and Randleman Lake. The
watershed protection requirements are outlined in Chapter 6 (Environmental Standards) of the City of
High Point Development Ordinance.
Raw water intake monitoring is performed 24 hours a day at both City Lake and Oak Hollow Lake
through an agreement with North Carolina State University's Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology. Data
for both lakes can be accessed at https://caae.cals.ncsu.edu/.
3.2 State Programs
N/A
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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
See Appendix D for responsible party contact list.
4.2 Organizational Chart
Keith Pugh
Director of Engineering Services Department
Public Services/Material Recylcing Facility
Melanie Bruton
MRF Superintendent
NPDES Phase II Compliance
William Bencini
Mayor
City Council
Gregory Demko
City Manager
Terry Houk
Director of Public Services Department
Robby Stone
Assistant. Director of Public Services Department
Stormwater Management Division
Tyler Berrier
Interim Public Services Manager
Street Maintenance Division
Ken Sult
Street Maintenance Superintendent
Bob Martin
Director of Customer Service Department
Environmental Services Division
Chip Vanderzee
Environmental Services Superintendent
4.3 Signing Official
Gregory Demko, City Manager. Mr. Demko is the City Manager for the City of High Point and will be the
signing official for the NPDES stormwater permit application.
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative
N/A
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION
N/A
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
N/A
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7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
BMP
Measurable Goals
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Party
1
Public Education
Implement a public education
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
and Outreach
and outreach program.
Manager
Program
Outreach for significant
minority and disadvantaged
communities will be
High Point
incorporated into the
Beautification
program.
Coordinator
2
Informational
The Stormwater Services
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
Web Site
Division will maintain an
Manager
internet web site.
Stormwater related
information on water quality
issues, capital improvement
projects, and contact
information for stormwater
management program staff
will be available to the public.
3
Public education
Develop general stormwater
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
materials for
educational material to
Manager
schools, home-
appropriate target groups as
owners, and/or
likely to have a significant
High Point
businesses
stormwater impact.
Beautification
Coordinator
4
Public education
Distribute written educational
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
material
material to a broad public
Manager
dissemination
audience. Methods of
distribution to be considered
High Point
will be utility inserts and at
Beautification
special events.
Coordinator
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7.1.2 Target Audience
The intent of High Point's stormwater education plan is to implement BMPs that will reach a broad
audience. The targeted audience will vary by BMP, but the overall target audience for the education
program will include: school children, households, business and industry, gardeners, and the Hispanic
community. (As a member of the Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership, educational efforts are
in place to educate the Hispanic community about the stormwater program.) Households will be
targeted to educate homeowners on stormwater pollution and the impact that residential "practices"
can have on stormwater runoff. Commercial and Industrial properties will be targeted to educate
businesses on stormwater pollution and how certain commercial/ industrial "practices" can impact
stormwater runoff.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
Trash: Litter and trash pose a problem for City beautification and a floatables problem for the drainage
system. It is much easier to prevent litter than it is to clean it up. The City of High Point promotes litter
cleanup programs which are organized by Keep High Point Beautiful, and these events are held twice a
year.
Sediment: Due to rapid growth and development in certain areas of High Point, there is a problem
with sediment transport. Educating the public will make them notice and report the greater than one
acre sites that are in violation of the Sediment and Erosion Control.
Fecal Coliform: Many streams in High Point have elevated fecal coliform levels. Citizens will be
educated on the importance of cleaning up and disposing of pet waste.
Disposal of Household Chemicals and Used Oil: Citizens will be educated on the proper disposal of
household chemicals and used motor oil.
ication of Lawn Care Products: Public education efforts will continue to address the application of
nutrients and the effects on receiving streams and water bodies.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
The City of High Point will continue to develop and implement a comprehensive public education plan.
The education plan will include a wide variety of BMPs that will focus on educating the public on the
importance of clean water and how humans can negatively impact water quality. The stormwater
BMPs that will be utilized in this education plan may include: an in -school education program,
brochures/pamphlets, a website, newspaper/TV campaigns, drain markers, and watershed signs. The
time frame for implementation, targeted audiences, and the measurable goals for each BMP will be
included in the education plan. The implementation progress will be documented in each annual
report.
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7.1.5 Evaluation
The program element will be reviewed annually with an emphasis on the number of people reached
versus the amount of materials produced, amount of trash removed, or other relevant values as
indicated in the comprehensive public education plan.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Involvement and Participation
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
BMP
Measurable Goals
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Party
1
Administer a Public
Develop and implement a
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
Involvement
Public Involvement and
Manager
Program
Participation Program.
2
Allow the public an
Conduct at least one public
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
opportunity to
meeting to allow the public an
Manager
review and
opportunity to review and
comment on the
comment on the Stormwater
Stormwater Plan
Plan.
3
Organize a
Organize and implement a
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
volunteer
volunteer stormwater related
Manager
community
program designed to promote
involvement
ongoing citizen participation.
High Point
program
Beautification
Coordinator
4
Establish a Citizens
The Stormwater Services
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
Advisory Panel
Division has utilized citizen
Manager
advisory committees for the
certain stormwater related
programs/issues, and will
continue to use citizen advisory
committees as needed.
7.2.2 Target Audience
The target audience will be the citizens of High Point.
7.2.3 Participation Program
Participation will be through the form of a public hearing. Stormwater related volunteer programs will
also be implemented for public participation.
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7.2.4 Evaluation
The minimum measure will be evaluated based on public / City Council input. The permit application
will be reviewed, revised as needed and sent to the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for permit issuance. Volunteer programs will be evaluated based on public
participation and overall effectiveness of the program.
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge and Elimination
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
BMP
Measurable Goals
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Party
1
Develop/Implement
Develop and implement an Illicit
X
X
X
X
X
Public
an Illicit Discharge
Discharge and Elimination Program.
Services
Detection and
Include provisions for program
Manager
Elimination
assessment and evaluation.
Program
2
Establish and
Establish and maintain adequate legal
X
X
X
X
X
Public
maintain
authorities to prohibit illicit discharges
Services
appropriate legal
and enforce the approved Illicit
Manager
authorities
Discharge Detection and Elimination
Program.
3
Develop a Storm
Identify outfall locations and map
X
X
X
X
X
Public
Sewer System Base
stormwater drainage system
Services
Map
components. Mapping components will
Manager
include outfalls, drainage areas, and
receiving streams.
4
Implement illicit
Implement an inspection program to
X
X
X
X
X
Public
discharge detection
detect dry weather flows at system
Services
procedures
outfalls. Establish procedures for
Manager
tracing the sources of illicit discharges
and for removing sources. Develop
procedures for identification of priority
areas likely to have illicit discharges.
Continue to identify, locate, and update
map of drainage system components on
a priority basis per approved Illicit
Discharge Program.
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5
Conduct employee
cross -training
Conduct training for municipal staff on
detecting and reporting illicit
discharges.
X
X
X
X
X
Public
Services
Manager
6
Provide public
Inform public employees, businesses,
X
X
X
X
X
Public
education
and the general public of hazards
Services
associated with illegal discharges and
Manager
improper disposal of waste.
High Point
Beautification
Coordinator
7
Establish a public
Establish and publicize a reporting
X
X
X
X
X
Public
reporting
mechanism for the public to report
Services
mechanism
illicit discharges.
Manager
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
Public Services staff will continue to locate outfall locations in the field and record locations using a
global positioning system (GPS). Staff will also use USGS (7.5 min quads), High Point topographic maps,
as-builts and other necessary information to help locate outfall locations. The map of outfall locations
will be in digital format and will be maintained by the City. The map will be incorporated into the City
of High Point GIS database. A hard copy of the map will be kept in the Stormwater Division offices for
the public to review.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The City of High Point Illicit Discharge and Connection Ordinance will be utilized to prohibit illicit
discharges into the MS4.
7.3.4 Enforcement
The enforcement of illicit discharges will be carried out through Chapter 3, the Public Nuisance section
of the City of High Point Code of Ordinances.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
The City of High Point Customer Service Line (883-3111) will be available for citizens to notify the City
of illicit discharges and connections. Other strategies for finding illicit connections that will be
considered include:
• stream walking while inventorying the out -falls;
• dry weather monitoring of outfalls;
• educating relevant City employees on identifying illicit connections; and
• any other useful strategy that could be effective in detecting illicit connections.
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The City of High Point Fire Department HAZMAT will conduct spill response in the community. The
Guilford County Environmental Health Division assists with the cleaning up of spills. City employees
that work at applicable facilities will be educated on spill prevention and proper procedures to follow if
a spill occurs.
If an illicit connection or discharge is detected, all appropriate actions will be taken to eliminate the
discharge on non-stormwater into the MS4.
7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges
Illicit or Allowable
1.
Water line flushing:
Allowable
2.
Landscape irrigation:
Allowable
3.
Diverted stream flows:
Allowable
4.
Rising ground waters:
Allowable
5.
Uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined by 40 CFR §35.2005(20))
Allowable
6.
Contaminated pumped ground water:
Allowable
7.
Discharges from potable water sources:
Allowable
8.
Foundation drains:
Allowable
9.
Air conditioning condensation:
Allowable
10.
Irrigation water:
Allowable
11.
Springs:
Allowable
12.
Water from crawl space pumps:
Allowable
13.
Footing drains:
Allowable
14.
Lawn watering:
Allowable
15.
Individual residential car washing:
Allowable
16.
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands:
Allowable
17.
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges:
Allowable
18.
Street wash water:
Allowable
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7.3.7 Outreach
In developing the stormwater education plan, the most effective strategies for educating the public on
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste will be evaluated. Those strategies determined to be
most effective for educating the public on illicit discharges will be incorporated into the comprehensive
stormwater education plan.
7.3.8 Staff Training
The Stormwater Division is currently training the various City divisions and departments by showing
two videos, Storm Watch and Rain Check and utilizing the training manuals and quizzes for assessment.
The training includes good housekeeping measures and also the procedure for detecting and reporting
illicit discharges.
7.3.9 Evaluation
The goal will be to address all illicit discharges and connections as detected. Depending upon staffing,
the City of High Point will attempt to remove a minimum of 50% to 75% of detected illicit discharges in
a permit year. The illicit discharge and detection program will be evaluated based on removal rates
and type/nature of discharges detected.
7.4 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.4.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Post -Construction Stormwater Management
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/Party
1
Continue to
Evaluate effectiveness of
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
implement and
Development Ordinance based on
Manager
enforce post-
amendment process. Stormwater
construction
management related amendments
stormwater
will be documented and reported
management
annually.
standards and
policies
addressed in
City of High
Point Develop-
ment Ordinance
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2
Establish
Develop and implement strategies
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
strategies which
and include a combination of
Manager
include BMPs
structural and/or non-structural
appropriate for
BMPs. Provide a mechanism to
the MS4
require long-term operation and
maintenance of structural BMPs.
Require annual inspection reports of
permitted structural BMPs performed
by a qualified professional.
3
Establish a
Control the sources of fecal coliform
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
program to
to the maximum extent practicable.
Manager
control the
Develop and implement to ensure
sources of fecal
proper operation and maintenance of
coliform to the
on -site wastewater treatment systems
maximum
for domestic wastewater.
extent
Municipalities must coordinate this
practicable
program with county health
department.
7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism
See Appendix E — Chapter 6 of City of High Point Development Ordinance.
The Watershed Protection section of the City of High Point Development Ordinance applies to all
property within the City of High Point and its extraterritorial jurisdiction, including both water supply
watersheds and non -water supply watersheds. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Phase II stormwater regulations apply jurisdiction -wide and are overlaid by districts that
regulate development in water supply watersheds, including the separate General Watershed Areas
(GWA) and Watershed Critical Areas (WCA) of Oak Hollow Lake, City Lake, Oakdale Reservoir,
Randleman Lake and the Uwharrie (Lake Reese) watersheds.
Activities covered include land disturbance, paving, gravel placement, and construction of buildings
and other structures, except for the exemptions listed in Section 6.2.3. The following mechanisms are
addressed in Chapter 6 of the City of High Point Development Ordinance in regards to post
construction runoff from new developments and redevelopments:
Protection of Fragile Areas (Sec. 6.2.6)
o Land Disturbance Minimization
o Floodplain Protection
o Stream Buffers
o Slope and Buffer Protection
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• Low Impact Design (Sec. 6.2.7)
• General Standards and Restrictions (Sec. 6.2.8)
o Density and Intensity Requirements
o Minimum Stormwater Control Requirements
o Structural BMP Design, Construction, and O&M Requirements
o Watershed Development Plan Submittal Requirements and Plan Review
• Tree Preservation (see Appendix F)
• Enforcement (see Appendix G - Ch. 9 of the CHP Development Ordinance)
7.4.3 Structural BMPs
See Appendix E — Chapter 6 of City of High Point Development Ordinance.
Engineered Stormwater Controls: In accordance with Sections 6.2.8.A.1 and 6.2.8.A.2 (as shown in
Chapter 6 of the Development Ordinance), a wet detention pond or other BMP meeting the
performance standards of control of the first one inch of rainfall from the 10-year storm and removal of
85% total suspended solids shall be used to control stormwater runoff in compliance with the NCDEQ
Stormwater BMP Design Manual. In lieu of an on -site engineered stormwater control, developments
may participate in a regional stormwater control program in compliance with the requirements of Sec.
6.2.8.0 of the Development Ordinance.
Alternate Measures: As required by Sections 6.2.8.A.1 and 6.2.8.A.2 in the Development Ordinance,
the following stormwater management facilities are considered alternate measures that may be
allowed provided that they meet the standards of the NCDEQ Stormwater BMP Design Manual:
a. Extended dry pond
b. Infiltration Trench
c. Natural Infiltration Area
d. Participation in a public or private regional runoff control program, in compliance with Sec.
6.2.8.0 of the Development Ordinance.
e. Low Impact Design
f. Any other BMP approved by the Watershed Review Committee that meets the performance
standards of control of the first one-half inch of rainfall from the ten-year storm.
Vegetated Conveyances for Low Density Design- Stormwater runoff shall be transported from the
development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practical as determined by the
Technical Review Committee.
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7.4.4 Operation and Maintenance
See Appendix E — City of High Point Development Ordinance, Section 6.2.8.D.5.
Operation and Maintenance Aereement:
Maintenance responsibility for stormwater management facilities and their access shall be
vested with a responsible party by means of a legally binding and enforceable operation and
maintenance agreement that is executed as a condition of plan approval, as provided for in
Section 6.2.8.D.3, Recordation of Improvements.
b. The agreement must be approved by the Planning and Development Director and shall be
binding on all subsequent owners of the site, portions of the site, and lots or parcels served
by the stormwater management facilities.
c. In the case of participation in a regional runoff control program in accordance with Section
6.2.8, General Standards and Restrictions, a binding contract or agreement shall be required
for participation.
d. The operation and maintenance agreement shall be referenced on the final plat and shall be
recorded with the appropriate county Register of Deeds upon final plat approval.
e. If no subdivision plat is recorded for the site, then the operation and maintenance
agreement shall be recorded with the appropriate county Register of Deeds so as to appear
in the chain of title of all subsequent purchasers under generally accepted searching
principles.
f. The operation and maintenance agreement shall require the owner or owners' association
to maintain, repair and, if necessary, reconstruct the stormwater management facilities, and
shall state the terms, conditions, and schedule of maintenance for such.
g. The owner of each stormwater management facility installed pursuant to this Ordinance
shall maintain and operate it so as to preserve and continue its function in controlling water
quality and quantity in accordance with the function for which it was designed.
h. The operation and maintenance agreement shall refer the property owner or owners'
association to the City of High Point for specific maintenance requirements of stormwater
management facilities. In addition, it shall grant to the City a right of entry in the event that
the Public Services Director has reason to believe it has become necessary to inspect,
monitor, maintain, repair, or reconstruct the stormwater management facilities. In no case
shall the right of entry, of itself, confer an obligation on the City to assume responsibility for
maintenance of the stormwater management facilities.
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j. The Public Services Director shall have the responsibility to inspect the engineered
stormwater control structures annually, as required by NC Environmental Management
Commission, to record the results on forms approved or supplied by the NCDWR, to inspect
any other stormwater management facilities as deemed necessary, and to notify the
responsible property owner or owners' association when maintenance or repairs are
required.
j. All required repairs and maintenance shall be performed within 90 days the required
maintenance or repairs within the stated period, the City may perform such maintenance or
repairs and recover all costs attendant thereto from the landowner or owners' association.
k. For all stormwater management facilities required pursuant to this Ordinance that are
owned by a private property owner or an owners' association, the required operation and
maintenance agreement shall include all of the following provisions:
1. Acknowledgment that the owner or owners' association shall continuously operate and
maintain the stormwater management facilities.
2. Establishment of an escrow account, which can be spent solely for sediment removal,
structural, biological, or vegetative replacement, major repair, or reconstruction of the
stormwater management facilities. If stormwater management facilities are not
performing adequately or as intended or are not properly maintained, the City, in its
sole discretion, may remedy the situation, and in such instances the City shall be fully
reimbursed from the escrow account.
3. Escrowed funds may be spent by the landowner or owners' association for sediment
removal, structural, biological or vegetative replacement, major repair, and
reconstruction of the stormwater management facilities.
4. Granting to the City a right of entry to inspect, monitor, maintain, repair, and
reconstruct stormwater management facilities.
5. Allowing the City to recover from the landowner or owners' association and its
members any and all costs the City expends to maintain or repair the stormwater
management facilities or to correct any operational deficiencies.
6. Failure to pay the City all of its expended costs, after 45 days' written notice, shall
constitute a breach of the agreement.
7. In case of a deficiency, the City shall thereafter be entitled to bring an action against the
owner or owners' association and its members to pay, or foreclose upon the lien hereby
authorized by the agreement against the property, or both. Interest, collection costs,
and attorney fees shall be added to the recovery.
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8. A statement that this agreement shall not obligate the City to maintain or repair any
stormwater management facility, and the City shall not be liable to any person for the
condition or operation of stormwater management facilities.
9. A statement that this agreement shall not in any way diminish, limit, or restrict the right
of the City to enforce any of its ordinances as authorized by law.
10. A provision indemnifying and holding harmless the City for any costs and injuries arising
from or related to the stormwater management facilities, unless the City has agreed in
writing to assume the maintenance responsibility and has accepted dedication of any
and all rights necessary to carry out that maintenance.
Inspection Program:
a. Inspections and inspection programs by the City maybe conducted or established on any
reasonable basis, including but not limited to routine inspections; random inspections;
inspections based upon complaints or other notice of possible violations; and joint
inspections with other agencies inspecting under environmental or safety laws.
b. Inspections may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Reviewing maintenance and repair records;
(2) Sampling discharges, surface water, groundwater, and material or water in stormwater
management facilities; and
(3) Evaluating the condition of stormwater management facilities.
c. If the owner or occupant of any land refuses to permit such inspection, the Public Services
Director shall proceed to obtain an administrative search warrant pursuant to North Carolina
General Statutes Section 15-27.2, as amended.
d. No person shall obstruct, hamper or interfere with the Public Services Director while
carrying out their official duties.
Maintenance Responsibility:
a. Maintenance responsibility for an engineered stormwater control and/or its buffer shall be
vested with a responsible party by means of a legally binding and enforceable maintenance
agreement that is executed as a condition of plan approval, as provided for in Sec. 6.2.8.D.3.
b. When engineered stormwater control structures serve more than one lot, an owners
association for the purpose of maintenance shall be required (see Sec 7.3.1), or a binding
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contract or agreement shall be required for participation in a regional runoff control
program (see Sec. 6.2.8.D.5(c)).
c. Maintenance of engineered stormwater control structures shall be performed at such time
as the designated sediment storage volume of the structure has been lost to sediment
storage and/or a part of the installation is not functioning as originally designed. The
Enforcement Officer shall have the responsibility to inspect the engineered stormwater
control structures annually, to record the results on forms approved or supplied by the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, and to notify the responsible property owner or
owners association when maintenance or repairs are required. All required repairs and
maintenance shall be performed within 90 days after such notice. In case of failure by the
responsible party to perform the required maintenance or repairs within the stated period,
the City may perform such maintenance or repairs and recover all costs attendant thereto
from the property owner or owners' association.
7.4.5 Evaluation
The effectiveness of post construction stormwater management will be evaluated based on the
amendment process to the City of High Point Development Ordinance. All amendments to the City of
High Point Development Ordinance will be reported annually. The water quality device inspection
program will be evaluated based on the percentage of maintenance activities that are being performed
by the owners of the inspected water quality devices.
7.5 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
7.5.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP's and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention and
Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible
Position/Party
1
Develop an operation
Develop an operation and
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
and maintenance
maintenance program that
Manager
program
has the ultimate goal of
preventing or reducing
pollutant runoff from
municipal operations.
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2
Inspection and
Develop an inventory of all
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
evaluation of facilities,
facilities and operations
Manager
operations, and the
owned and operated by the
MS4 system and
permittee with the
associated structural
potential for generating
BMPs
polluted stormwater runoff,
including the MS4 system
and associated structural
BMPs. Inspect potential
sources of polluted runoff,
the stormwater controls,
and conveyance systems.
Evaluate the sources,
document deficiencies, plan
corrective actions, and
document the
accomplishments of
corrective actions.
3
Conduct staff training
Conduct staff training
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
specific for pollution
Manager
prevention and good
housekeeping procedures.
4
Review of municipality
Conduct annual review of
X
X
X
X
X
Public Services
owned or operated
the industrial activities with
Manager
regulated industrial
a Phase I NPDES
activities
stormwater permit owned
and operated by the
permittee. Review the
following aspects: the
Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans where one
is required, the timeliness
of any monitoring reports
required by the Phase I
permit, and the results of
inspections and subsequent
follow-up actions at the
facilities.
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7.5.2 Affected Operations
A) Municipal Operations that are impacted by the operation and maintenance program:
1. Parks and Recreation
i. Golf Courses
ii. Maintenance Facilities
2. Vehicle Maintenance Facilities
3. Public Works Operations
4. Wastewater Treatment Plants
B) Industrial Facilities that are subject to NPDES General Stormwater Permits:
Facility
Permit #
COC#
1.
Hi Tran Public Transit Facility
NCG080000
NCG080702
2.
Fleet Maintenance Facility
NCG080000
NCG080683
3.
Materials Recycling Facility
NCG130000
NCG130038
4.
Kersey Valley Landfill
NCG120000
NCG120105
5.
Eastside POTW
NCG110000
NCG110019
6.
Westside POTW
NCG110000
NCG110018
7.
Ingleside Composting Facility
NCG240000
NCG240007
7.5.3 Training
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SPPP) has been developed for the City of High Point industrial
municipal operations. Appropriate methods and practices for reducing pollutants, including the
training of personnel, has been addressed with the SPPP. Good housekeeping practices will be
implemented as necessary at non -industrial municipal facilities. The Stormwater Services Division has
been performing assessments and training at both industrial municipal facilities and non -industrial
municipal facilities. An Operation and Maintenance BMP Guidance Manual for Municipal Operations
has also been developed for City personnel.
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7.5.4 Maintenance and Inspections
The Customer Service Line (883-3111) is available for citizens to notify City personnel of maintenance
problems in the drainage system. In the public right -of way, catch basin cleaning and street sweeping
will continue to be performed to reduce floatables and other pollutants. City personnel will also pick up
the leaves that citizens rake to the curb as part of the normal loose-leaf collection program.
7.5.5 Vehicular Operations
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SPPP) has been developed for the City of High Point industrial
municipal operations. The SPPP addresses the necessary controls for reducing or eliminating the
discharge of pollutants from municipal operations. Good housekeeping practices will be implemented
as necessary at non -industrial municipal facilities. Parking lot sweeping and litter pick-up are performed
as needed at the City facilities. Salt is stored in a dome building.
7.5.6 Waste Disposal
City personnel will continue to follow the standard operating procedure of disposing all waste removed
from the MS4 or other municipal operations in a licensed landfill. City personnel and citizens may
dispose of materials classified as household hazardous waste at Eco-Flo located at 2750 Patterson
Avenue, Greensboro, NC, or the collection event hosted by the City and County every other year in High
Point. The next scheduled event is June 2017.
7.5.7 Evaluation
Pollution prevention and good housekeeping is necessary at High Point municipal facilities. A facility -
by -facility assessment will continue to be performed and best management practices will be
implemented based on the findings from the facility inspections. A municipal facility may be inspected
annually or more often as necessary based on the findings of the assessments. The goal will be to
eliminate all improper housekeeping practices per year at each facility, as appropriate. Evaluation will
be made based on the willingness of City facilities to comply and continue to implement the required
good housekeeping measures.
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