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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000426_Hickory Draft SWMP v2_20200728RECEIVED JUL 2 B 2VO DENR-LAND QUALITY STORMWATER PERMITTING Stormwater Management Plan City of Hickory 07/01/2020 f p e%F9, s1 !, %ed;s 1 tat 11 !Cq Lift. Well Crafted, Table of Contents PART1: INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1 PART 2: CERTIFICATION.................................................................................. PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION.................................................................................. 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area........................................................................................ 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping................................................................................... 3.3 Receiving Waters............................................................................................ 3.4 MS4 Interconnection....................................................................................... 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs).......................................................... 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat ............................... 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges.......................................................................... 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges........................................................................... 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources......................................................................... ....................2 ....................... 3 ....................... 6 ....................... 6 .......................8 ....................... 8 .......................9 ....................1.19 ........ I ...........11 ..................12 Part 4: Stormwater Management Program ADMINISTRATION....................................................13 4.1 Organizational Structure..............................................................................................................13 4.2 Program Funding and Budget......................................................................................................15 4.3 Shared Responsibility..................................................................................................................16 4.4 Co-Permittees..............................................................................................................................17 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration..........................................................................17 PART 5: Public Education and Outreach Program...............................................................................19 Part 6: Public Involvement and Participation Program.....................................................................25 Part 7: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program............................................................28 Part 8: Construction Site Runoff Control Program............................................................................33 Part 9: Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program...................................................................36 Part 10: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Programs.....................................................45 List of Tables Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties Table 9: Shared Responsibilities Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information Table 11: Program Administration BMPs Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs PART 1: INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which the City of Hickory will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent practicable. This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the City of Hickory will develop, implement, enforce, evaluate and report to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) in order to comply with the MS4 Permit number NCS000426, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the City of Hickory and located within the corporate limits of the City of Hickory. In preparing this SWMP, the City of Hickory has evaluated its MS4 and the permit requirements to develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community's needs, address local water quality issues and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with the permit. The SWMP will be evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and minimum measures it contains continue to adequately provide for permit compliance and the community's needs. Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP, along with any approved modifications of the SWMP, are incorporated by reference into the permit and become enforceable parts of the permit. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 1 PART 2: CERTIFICATION By my signature below I hereby 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. I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceable part of the NPDES MS4 Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have NPDES MS4 Permit compliance and enforcement authority. XI am a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. ❑ I am a duly authorized representative and have attached the authorization made in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as: ❑ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters. ❑ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters. Signature: Name: rrw W= d Title: Signed this day of 20 NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 2 PART 3: M84 INFORMATION 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the City of Hickory, including all regulated activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map shows the corporate limits for the City of Hickory as of the date of this document. The total area included within the City limits is 30.38 square miles. The area within the Extra Territorial Jurisdictional (ETJ) area is 18.43 sq. miles. Therefore the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) service area is 30.38 sq. miles, and the jurisdictional area is 48.81square miles. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 3 This page left blank intentionally NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 5 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping The current MS4 mapping includes stormwater pipes including sizes and type. The.MS4 mapping also includes outfalls, flow direction, culverts, ditches, catch basins, manholes and inlets. We are currently working on identifying all major outfalls. Twelve major outfalls have been identified according to criteria, but only 90% of the MS4 area has been mapped. Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping Percent of MS4 Area Mapped 90.0 % No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 12** total *An oufall is a point where the MS4 discharges from a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres; and for industrial zoned area, a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres. **Outfails have been mapped and we are currently working on identifying all major outfalls. 3.3 Receiving Waters The City of Hickory MS4 is located within the Catawba River Basin and discharges directly into receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are compiled from the following NCDEQ sources: o Waterbody Classification Man o Impaired Waters and TMDL Maw o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303 d List NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 6 Table 2: Summary ofMS4 Receiving Waters Receiving Water Name Stream Index ( AU Number Water Quality Classification 303(d) Listed Parameter(s) of Interest CATAWBAILAKE HICKORY Drowning Creek 11-52-(1) & (2) WS-IV Horseford Creek 11-54-(0.5) WS-IV Frye Creek 11-54-1 WS-IV Cripple Creek 11-54-2 WS-IV Falling Creek 11-60 C Benthos (Nar,AL,FW) Snow Creek 11-61 C Benthos (Nar,AL,FW) Long Shoal Creek 11-64 WS-V&B HENRY FORK Henry Fork 11-129-1-(12.5) C Benthos (Nar,AL,FW) Longview Creek 11-129-1-16 C Geitner Branch 11-129-1-18 C Barger Branch 11-129-1-19 C Muddy Creek I IT29-1-20 C Jacobs Fork 11-129-2-(9.5) WS-III SOUTH FORK CATAWBA Clarks Creek 11-129-5-(0.3) C Water temp. (32 C AL,LP&CP Miller Branch 11-129-5-1 C CATAWBA RIVER Herman Branch 1156-I C Lyle Creek 11-76-(0.5) C WATER QUALITY CLASSIFICATION TABLE B: Primary Recreation, Fresh Water C: Aquatic Life, Secondary Recreation, Fresh Water WS-I11 :Water Supply IV -Moderately Developed watershed WS-IV: Water Supply IV- Highly Developed watershed WS-V: Water Supply V - Upstream NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 7 3.4 MS4 Interconnection The City of Hickory MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges to the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above. 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) The TMDL(s) listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map and list provided on the NCDEO Modeling & Assessment Unit web page. The table also indicates whether the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA) for any watershed directly receiving discharges from the permitted MS4, and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program has been implemented to address the WLA. Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs Water Body Name TMDL Pollutant(s) Stormwater Water Waste Quality Load Recovery Allocation Program /N /N Clarks Creek Fecal Coliform, turbidity,c per N N Statewide Mercury N N NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 8 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are identified within the regulated MS4 urbanized area, as determined by a review of the Endangered and Threatened Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believe to or known to occur in North Carolina man as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Of those species listed, Table 4 summarizes the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their habitat. Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality Scientific Name Common name Species Federal Listing Status Group Myotis septenrionalis Northern long-eared bat Vertebrate T Probable/Potential Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle Vertebrate BGPA Tsuga caroliniana Carolina Hemlock Vascular ARS At Risk Species Plant Hexastylis naniflora Dwarf -flowered heartleaf Vascular T Current Plant Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower Vascular E Current Plant Definitions of Federal Status Codes: E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range." T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range." BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below. ARS = At Risk Species. Species that are Petitioned, Candidates or Proposed for Listing under the Endangered Species Act. Consultation under Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA is not required for Candidate or Proposed species; although a Conference, as described under Section 7(a)(4) of the ESA is recommended for actions affecting species proposed for listing. T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of appearance with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. See below. 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges The City of Hickory MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Active NPDES Stormwater Permit List and/or Active Stormwater Permits Man. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 9 Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities Permit Number Facility Name NCG 140410 SOUTHERN CONCRETE MATERIALS NCGNE1084 NORDSON XALOY NCGNE0442 LAND O SUN DAIRIES NCGNE0199 USPS NCG160070 MAYMEAD MATERIALS NCGNE0188 THE DAILY RECORD NCGNE0719 THOMAS & BETTS HI -TECH NCG020085 HICKORY QUARRY NCG030246 HICKORY MANUFACTURING NCG050297 KLINGSPOR ABRASIVES NCG140104 SOUTHERN CONCRETE MATERIALS NCG200355 MOUNTAIN RECYLCLING NCG180062 CENTURY PLANT 1 NCG080354 INSTITUTION FOOD HOUSE INC NCG030688 LEGRAND NCG030325 HICKORY STEEL NCG030660 MATLAB INC NCGNE1213 D.W HUDSON ARC HICKORY 0 77 NCG200517 COLT RECYCLING SOUTHEAST LLC NCGNE0852 NC NATIONAL GUARD NCGNE1334 SONOCO PRODUCTS NCGO50292 SHURTAPE TECH NCG050037 SHURTAPE TECH NCG140173 READY MIXED CONCRETE NCGI80177 HICKORY CHAIR LLC NCG180086 HWS CO INC NCGO50390 SONOCO PRODUCTS NCG030164 HICKORY SPRINGS METALS COMPLEX NCG180178 SHERRILL FURNITURE NCS000538 ROLL TECH LLC NCGNE0733 TURBO TECH NCGNE0659 FED EX NCO180712 HNI CORPORATION NCGNE1006 AMERICAN CUSTOM FINISHING NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 10 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the City of Hickory as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not significantly impact water quality. The City of Hickory has evaluated residential and charity car washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts. Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement Management Program in Part 10 of this SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the City of Hickory. Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do contain detergents have been evaluated by the City of Hickory to determine whether they may significantly impact water quality. The City of Hickory has found residential non-stormwater discharges to be incidental and business to be incidental. The Phase II Stormwater ordinance Section 6.1(B).1 prohibits businesses from allowing wash water from commercial vehicle washing into our stormwater system. Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges Non-Stormwater Discharge Water Quality Impacts Water line and fire hydrant flushing Incidental Landscape irrigation Incidental Diverted stream flows Incidental Rising groundwater Incidental Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration Incidental Uncontaminated pumped groundwater Incidental Uncontaminated potable water sources Incidental Foundation drains Incidental Air conditioning condensate Incidental Irrigation waters Incidental Springs Incidental Water from crawls ace pumps Incidental Footing drains Incidental Lawn watering Incidental Residential and charity car washing Incidental Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Incidental Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Incidental Street wash water Possible Flows from firefighting activities Incidental NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 11 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the City of Hickory is not aware of other significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area. Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this SWMP, the likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant, and identifies the associated SWMP program(s) that address. In addition, the City of Hickory has evaluated schools, homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts. The City of Hickory has found listed in the table below target pollutants and sources. These pollutants have been concerns within the community, and through public outreach and education, the Stormwater program will continue to monitor and minimize. Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources Target Pollutant(s) Likely Source(s)/Target Audience(s) SWMP Program Addressing Target Pollutant s /Audience s Pool Discharge Residents/Businesses Public Education & Outreach Maint. Oil, Antifreeze ,etc. Residents/Businesses/MunicipaUIndustrial Public Education & Outreach Vehicle washing Resident/Businesses/MunicipaUIndustrial Public Education & Outreach Grass clippings, Fertilizer Resident/Businesses/Municipal Public Education & Outreach Herbicides, Insecticides Resident/Businesses/Municipal Public Education & Outreach Pet Waste Residents/Parks Recreation Public Education & Outreach Chemicals Industrial/ Businesses/Residential/Municipal Public Education & Outreach Sediment Industrial/ Businesses/ Residential/Municipal Public Education & Outreach NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/ 1 /20 Page 12 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Organizational Structure The City of Hickory operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Manager holds the NPDES MS4 permit for the City of Hickory. The Stormwater Administrator, working under the Director of Public Services, is responsible for implementation and coordination of the activities discussed in this SWMP. Responsibility for gathering information and coordinating annual reporting, as well as implementation of key aspects of the SWMP, rests with work units within the Public Services Division. An organizational chart for the stormwater-related functions within the Division are listed in Table 8. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 13 Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department Stormwater Program Stormwater Administrator Jason White Public Services Administration /Engineering Stormwater Division SWMP Management Stormwater Administrator Jason White Public Services /Engineering Stormwater Division Public Education & Senior Planner/Natural Johnny Wear WPCOG Outreach Resources Administrator Public Involvement & Senior Planner/Natural Johnny Wear WPCOG Participation Resources Administrator Illicit Discharge Stormwater Administrator Jason White Public Services Detection & /Engineering Elimination Stormwater Division Construction Site Stormwater Staff Jason White Public Services Runoff Control Water Resources Engineer Kelly Winkler /Engineering NCDEQ Eric Geitner Stormwater Division Toni Norton Catawba County NCDE Post -Construction Stormwater Staff Jason White Public Services Stormwater Kelly Winkler /Engineering Management Eric Geitner Stormwater Division Pollution Stormwater Staff Jason White Public Services Prevention/Good Kelly Winkler /Engineering Housekeeping for Eric Geitner Stormwater Division Municipal Operations Municipal Facilities Stormwater Staff Jason White Public Services Operation & Kelly Winkler City of Hickory Maintenance Program Eric Geitner Spill Response Program Spill Response Staff Caroline Kone Public Services MS4 Operation & Stormwater Staff Jason White Public Services Maintenance Program Eric Geitner /Engineering Stormwater Division Municipal SCM Stormwater Staff/ Jason White Public Services Operation & Landscape Services Eric Geitner /Engineering Maintenance Program Manager Kelly Winkler Stormwater Division Jonathan Hogan Public Services Landsca e Services NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 14 SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department Pesticide, Herbicide & Landscape Services Jonathan Hogan Public Services Fertilizer Management Manager Landscape Services Program Vehicle & Equipment Fleet Manager Brad Abernathy Public Services Cleaning Program Pavement Management Transportation Manager Caroline Kone Public Services Program Total Maximum Daily N/A N/A N/A Load (TMDL) Requirements 4.2 Program Funding and Budget In accordance with the issued permit, the City of Hickory shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the S WMP and comply with the requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed by the Division annually. The City of Hickory's Stormwater program operates on a $250,000 budget, which comes out of the City of Hickory's general funding. This covers 1.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff, seasonal leaf collection, and limited storm drain repairs. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 15 4.3 Shared Responsibility The City of Hickory will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum control measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The City of Hickory remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the City of Hickory nor the other entity fully performs the permit obligation. Table 9 below summarizes who will be implementing the component, what the component program is called, and the specific SWMP BMP or permit requirement that is being met by the shared responsibility and whether or not a legal agreement to share responsibility is in place. The City of Hickory has a legal contract with the WPCOG that is reviewed and updated yearly. Table 9: Shared Responsibilities SWMP BMP or Legal Permit Reference Implementing Entity & Program Name Agreement Y/N 3.2 Public Education and WPCOG Y Outreach Program Western Piedmont Council of Governments 3.3.1 Public Involvement and WPCOG Y Participation Program 3.3.2 Volunteer Opportunities WPCOG Y 3.5 Construction Site Runoff Catawba County Delegated SPCA (Sediment Pollution Y Control Program Control Act) Program NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 16 4.4 Co-Permittees There are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number NCS000426 for the City of Hickory. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co-permittee. Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information Co-Permittee MS4 Contact Person Phone & E-Mail Interlocal Name Agreement (YIN) N/A 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration The City of Hickory will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the administration of the Stormwater Management Program. Table 11: Program Administration BMPs Permit 2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self -Assessment Ref. Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually. Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Pro am. The self -assessment reporting eriod is the fiscal year Jul 1 — June 30 . BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 1. Annual Self -Assessment Perform an annual evaluation of 1. Prepare, certify and I.Annually for Permit 1. Annual Self- SWMP implementation, suitability of submit the Annual Self- Years I — 4 Assessment received by SWMP commitments and any Assessment to NCDEQ NCDEQ no later than proposed changes to the SWMP prior to August 31 each August 31 each year. utilizing the NCDEQ Annual Self- year. Assessment Template. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 17 Table 11: Program Administration BMPs Permit 1.6: Permit Renewal Application Ref. Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the NPDES MS4 permit. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 2. Permit Renewal Application Audit stormwater program 1. Participate in an LTBD — Typically 1.N/A implementation for compliance with NPDES MS4 Permit Permit Year 4 the permit and approved S WMP, and Compliance Audit, as utilize the results to prepare and scheduled and performed submit a permit renewal application by EPA or NCDE . package. 2. Self -audit and 2.Permit Year 5 2. Submit Self -Audit to document any DEMLR (required stormwater program component of permit components not audited renewal application by EPA or NCDEQ package). utilizing the DEQ Audit Template. 3. Certify and submit the 3.Permit Year 5 3. Permit renewal stormwater permit application package renewal application received by DEQ at least (NOI, Self -Audit, and 180 days prior to permit Draft SWMP for the next expiration. 5- ear ermit , NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 18 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM The City of Hickory will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be addressed by the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, the City of Hickory is required to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste. Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences Target Pollutants/Sources Target Audience(s) Litter Residents, Businesses, Schools Sediment Construction Site Runoff Control Gray water Residential Fats, Oils and Grease Businesses (Restaurants) Chemicals Industrial, Business, Residential and Municipal Employees Illicit Discharges General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Illegal Dumping General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Improper Disposal of Waste General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Pool Discharge Residents, Businesses Maintenance Oi1,Antifreeze,etc Residents, Businesses, Industrial, and Municipal Employees Vehicle Washing Residential, Businesses, Industrial, and Municipal Employees Herbicides, Insecticides Residents, Businesses, Lawn Care Services, and Municipal Employees Grass Clippings Residents, Businesses, Industrial, and Municipal Employees Pet Waste Residents, General Public NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 19 The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) is under contract to implement and report the following public education and outreach BMPs on behalf of the City of Hickory. Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Permit 3.2: Outreach to Targeted Audiences Ref. Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach Program to share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of stornwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The permittee shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locall or through a cooperative agreement. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 3. Partnership with WPCOG The City will partner with the 1. Continue to partner I.Annually, 1. Maintain a legal WPCOG to develop Education and with WPCOG and update Permit years 1-5 agreement with WPCOG Outreach Initiatives that will be our legal agreement annually. Yes/No/Status administered by WPCOG. Initiatives annually. will focus on residential, commercial, and school audiences within the MS4 area. 2. Review WPCOG 2.Annually, 2. Yes/no/status activities to ensure Permit years 1-5 partnership commitments are met. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 20 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BAIPs 4. General Education Stormwater Fliers Stormwater fliers will be distributed 1. Develop fliers for City 1. Permit year 1 1-10. Document and to City residences, municipal employees, businesses, and industrial events to create stormwater awareness. report the topic and number of fliers facilities through stormwater events. distributed at each event. 2. Distribute flier s for 2. Permit year 1 Five topics will be addressed over the term of the permit; general stormwater awareness. stormwater awareness, illicit discharges, illegal dumping, 3. Develop fliers for illicit discharges. 3. Permit year 2 chemicals and proper disposal of 4. Distribute illicit 4. Permit year 2 waste. discharge fliers. 5. Develop fliers for S.Permit year 3 illegal dumping. 6. Distribute fliers for 6. Permit year 3 illegal dumping. 7. Develop fliers for 7. Permit year 4 chemical awareness. 8. Distribute fliers for 8. Permit year 4 chemical awareness. 9. Develop fliers for 9. Permit year 5 proper waste disposal. 10. Distribute fliers for 10. Permit year 5 proper waste disposal. 5. Public event outreach Provide educational information on 1. Staff will have a booth 1. Annually, 1.Document number of general stormwater awareness to the at community events to Permit years 1-5 events held/attended; general public at community events. disperse stormwater number of attendees; outreach materials quantity and type of through the use of materials handed out. interactive educational games and activities. At minimum, one event will be attended per permit year. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 21 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BWs 6. Student/teacher Outreach Provide educational information on 1. Staff will provide in 1. Annually, 1. Number of classes general stormwater awareness to students and teachers through annual class instruction to 7th and/or 8t1 grade STEM Permit year 1-5 provided; Number of students classroom, workshop, and hands-on students. present. activities in the Hickory area. 2. Staff will conduct 2.Annually, 2. Number of workshops stormwater related Permit year 1-5 provided; Number of workshops with teachers. teachers attending. 7. Printed Materials Staff will design new printed 1. Staff will create 1. Annually, 1. Were new outreach materials for target audiences to aid printed material for local Permit year 1-5 materials created? Stormwater education and upon government distribution Yes/No/Status completion begin distribution one addressing stormwater topic each year. best management practices. 2. Staff will distribute 2. Continuously, after 2. Document and report printed materials at flier materials are the topic and number of events, school developed. fliers distributed at each presentations, and have event. them on display for public acquisition in public -accessible government and public buildings. 3. City of Hickory will 3.Annually, 3. Document and report distribute fliers through Permit Year 1-5 the topic and number of utility bills and pay stubs. fliers distributed. 8. Annual Water Quality Conference Sponsor the Western Piedmont 1. Provide one 1.Annually, 1. Number of attendees; Council of Governments and Lenoir presentation covering one Permit Year 1-5 Stormwater topic's Rhyne University's Annual Water of the six NPDES presented referencing the Quality Conference to provide Minimum Control minimum control outreach and public participation. Staff will conduct the annual regional Measures at each annual conference. A different measures. conference for continued education MCM will be presented to local government officials, staff, on each year. educators, and the general public. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 22 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs 9. Evaluate Pollutants Sources and Audiences Evaluate the target pollutants 1. Evaluate following 1. Annually, 1 — 2. Number of (litter, sediment, gray water, fats, target pollutants: litter, Permit Years 1-5 current and new target oils, grease, animal operations, sediment, gray water, pollutant sources and underground storage tanks, super fats, oils, grease, animal audiences identified in fund sites, chemicals, illicit operations, underground the annual report; discharges, illegal dumping, storage tanks, super fund improper disposal of waste) , sites, chemicals, illicit Does the SWMP need to sources, and associated target discharges, illegal be updated to address audiences (residents, businesses, dumping and improper how those targeted schools, construction activity, disposal of waste. pollutants are addressed. 2. Evaluate the following 2. Annually, commercial, farms, industrial, Yes/No/Status development community, general target audiences: Permit Years 1-5 public, and municipal employees) residents, businesses, likely to have significant stormwater schools, construction impacts and why they were selected. activity, commercial, Using the online GIS map (BMP 19), farms, industrial, the target pollutants and audience can development community, be tracked once identified for MS4 general public and concerns. municipal employees. 10. Evaluate Public Education and Outreach BMPs. Evaluate the successful components 1. Create a survey as 1. Refer to BMP #19. 1. Refer to BMP #19. of outreach through interest and referenced in BMP#19. feedback. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 23 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Permit 2.1.7 and 3.2.3: Web Site Ref. Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program's message and provide online materials including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to im lement and enforce the re uirements of the permit BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 11. Education Regarding Illicit Discharges Provide educational information to 1. Train municipal 1.Annually, 1.Number of trainings municipal employees, businesses, employees in illicit Permit Years 1-5 held; citizens, and schools about the discharge detection and Number of personnel hazards associated with illicit elimination. trained. discharges, illegal dumping, and 2. Distribute material 2. Continuously, after 2. Number of fliers improper disposal of waste. (Generated from BMP#4) material is created. distributed at each event to target audiences or facility. (municipal employees, schools, businesses, and citizens). 3. Provide education 3. Continuous, upon 3. Number of citizen during enforcement violation investigation. interactions. process. 12. Informational Website 1. Promote and maintain an intemet 1. Update City of 1. Continuously, 1. Did you update the website designed to convey the Hickory informational Permit years 1-5 website? programs message. Make available website to provide Yes/No/Status on the website stormwater ordinance, program information to administrative manual for ordinance, the public. technical section for 2. The City of Hickory 2. Annually, 2. Number of times engineers/designers, and educational and WPCOG staff will Permit years 2-5 website material is materials for private/public use. maintain their respective updated per year. Create a link to WPCOG regional websites and update the stormwater website. websites; by posting the MS4 Annual Self - Assessment, verifying all links and contact information are current/active, posting the current year fliers. 3. The WPCOG will set a 3. Annually, 3. Report the number of hit counter to monitor Permit years 2-5 hits. engagement. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 24 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Permit 3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline Ref. Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 13. Stormwater Hotline This hotline will function as a way I. Establish a hotline 1. Permit year 1 1. Yes/No/Status for citizens to contact the City to number for stormwater report illicit discharges, complaints and Stormwater/post construction issues, information. outreach questions and concerns, and all MS4 related concerns. 2. Identify specific 2. Permit Year 1 2. Yes or No; Staff name staff members who will and position. serve as hotline contacts. 3. Record number and 3. Continuously, record 3. Number of phone calls type of complaints, as information is received and the context concerns and information provided. of the call; Type of call, related to each call. information provided during the call, date of call, and location of caller. 4. Train stormwater 4. Annually 4. Did Hotline staff hotline staff in general receive training? stormwater awareness, Yes/No/Status complaint call protocols and appropriate contacts for referral or typical stormwater issues. 5. Publicize contact 5.Annualy, 5. Document and report a information on the City Permit year 1-5 summary of the number and WPCOG Stormwater of inquiries received, the webpages. general type of inquiry (education, outreach, complaint), and the contact mechanism (phone, email, webpage, walk-in). NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 25 PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements. The City of Hickory will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and participation BMPs. Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs Permit 3.3.1: Public Input Ref. Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 14. Partnership with WPCOG The City is in partnership with the 1. Continue partnership 1. Annually, 1. Continue partnership WPCOG to implement public with WPCOG through Permit year 1-5 with WPCOG under our involvement and participation. renewal of our legal legal agreement. Initiatives will include focus on agreement. public audiences. 2. Review WPCOG 2. Annually, 2. Yes/no/status activities to ensure Permit year 1-5 partnership commitments are met. 15. Hotline for Public Input Provide mechanisms for public input 1. Stormwater hotline 1.Refer to BMP #13 1.Refer to BMP #13 on stormwater issues and the (BMP #13) shall include stormwater program. a public input component. 16. Social Media Outreach —Event Promotion Create and use a social media page to 1. Establish social 1. Permit Years 1 1. Facebook page promote stormwater events, projects, presence on Facebook to created; Yes/No/Status and programs. The outreach tool will promote public provide exposure to a large audience. involvement and participation related to stormwater programs, events, and projects. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 26 Table 14: Public lnN olvement and Participation BM Ps 2. Use social media 2. Continuous, after 2. Number and type of presences to promote Facebook page is events, projects and stormwater events, established in Permit programs promoted on projects, and programs to Year 1. the Facebook page. engage public involvement. 17. Water Resources Committee Provide mechanisms for public input 1. Hold quarterly water 1. Annually, beginning in 1. Number of attendees and participation at a regional resource meetings, open permit year 1 at each meeting, topics meeting on stormwater issues and the to the public, for discussed. stormwater program. participation in discussion related to water quality issues. 18. Web based form reporting 1. Provide a link on both websites for 1. Create a web based I.Permit year I I.Yes/No/Status public input via email format for mail complaint/reporting stormwater issues and the stormwater form to be housed on the program. WPCOG regional website d the City of Hickory ebsite. 2. Use the form to record 2. Continuous, following d track responses, the establishment of the puts, issues, and tool form in Permit Year oncems for metric 1. e ortin . 19. Public Survey and Evaluation 1. Provide a mechanism for public 1. Create and administer 1. Permit year 1 1. Number of surveys input by creating a survey to engage an annual survey to be completed; the public and gauge public interest housed on the WPCOG Responses/results of in stormwater issues and the stormwater program. The survey will stormwater website once a year, open to feedback survey; Completed analysis of be taking in responses/input on the for a total of 4 weeks. the data collected. program as a whole - covering each The survey will also be minimum measure and BMP that linked on the City of refers to this survey. Hickory website. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 27 Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs Permit 3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities Ref. Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 20. Stream Cleanup Provide volunteer opportunities for 1. Hold stream cleanup 1.Annually, 1. Document the number ongoing citizen participation through efforts by engaging Permit year 1-5 of events, participants at stream cleanup activities. groups to conduct stream each event. Record the cleanup activities in quantity of trash bags appropriate areas. The filled. events will be promoted by the City and WPCOG, toward civic groups. 2. Provide all materials 2. Annually, 2. Document the for stream cleanup Permit year 1-5 quantity of materials activities (i.e. gloves, distributed at each event. trash bags, and trash pickers). 3. The City of Hickory 3.Annually, 3. Document the number and WPCOG will market Permit year 1-5 of attendees. Survey the event to the public to participants to see what obtain volunteers for social media they were stream cleanup efforts to drawn to the event by. assist in public Record what age groups awareness and were in attendance. involvement with the event. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 28 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM The City of Hickory will develop, manage, implement, document, report and enforce an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program which shall, at a minimum, include the following illicit discharge detection and elimination BMPs. The City of Hickory has the GIS capability to track illicit discharges. The Stormwater Program is currently working on mechanisms to detect and report illicit discharges in the field. We have reported and mapped illicit discharges in the past, but need to improve the program for follow up and documenting resolutions. Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit 3.4.1: MS4 Map Ref. Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map including stormwater cone ances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receiving stormwater discharges. BMP A I B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 21. Additions to our Stormwater System Inventory Complete inventory mapping 1. Add a layer 1. Permit year 1 1. Report number of capability through GIS analysis of identifying major outfalls major outfalls identified. existing data. Major Outfalls will be to the map and number. identified and numbered and flow directions. The addition will also 2. Add flow direction to 2. Permit year 2 2. Report when map is include a layer for identifying illicit the existing map. completed. 3. Add receiving waters 3.Permit year 3 3. Report when map is discharges. to the map. completed. 4. Add layer for illicit 4.Pemit year 1 4. Report when layer is discharge location and added. information. 22. Continuous Updates to MS4 Map The MS4 map for the City of Hickory 1. Update existing map 1. Annually, once BMP 1. Document and report will be updated to reflect new to include pipe, ditches, No. 21 is completed. any new outfalls were additions. and ditch discharge identified and if so, how points. Update map as many identified during needed with new the permit year and how construction and many have been additional outfalls. identified over the permit term. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 29 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit 3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism Ref. Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority to prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4, including enforcement procedures and actions. BM, A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 23. Maintain Legal Authority Review existing ordinance (City of 1. Review ordinance and 1.Permit year 1 1. Document and report Hickory Phase II Stormwater update if revision is if a revision is required Ordinance, Section 6, 6.1) in order to required to maintain and if a revision is made. maintain the legal authority to legal authority. prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4, including enforcement procedures and actions. Update ordinance as the needs require. Permit 3.4.3: IDDE Plan Ref. Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to: a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections, c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources, d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program. A B C D BMP No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 24. Develop Illicit discharge detection and elimination Plan 1. Develop a written IDDE Plan to 1. Develop a written 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes/No/Status detect and address illicit discharges, IDDE plan. illegal dumping and any non- stormwater discharges identified as 2. Submit plan to DEQ 2.Permit year I 1.Yes/No/Status significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.This plan will include for approval. written procedures for conducting 3. Implement the 3.Permit year 2 3.Yes/No/Status investigations of identified illicit discharges. approved written IDDE Report to DEQ date plan. implemented. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 30 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BAVs 4. Maintain a written 4.Continuously 2.Yes/No/Status IDDE plan. 25. Outfall Inspections Conduct routine dry weather outfall 1. Train inspection staff 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No/Status inspections to identify illicit to perform dry weather discharges and illicit connections. inspections and illicit discharge investigations. 2. Trained inspectors will 2. Annually, beginning 2.Yes/No/Status conduct routine dry in permit year 2 weather outfall inspections —Inspect all major outfalls over the 5 year permit period. 3. Document any 3. Continuously, As 3. Number of outfalls violations using the GIS violations are reported. and the type of system as outlined in discharges and pollutants BMP 21.4.B. identified. 26. IDDE Program Evaluation Annual Evaluation of the IDDE 1. Evaluation meeting 1. Annually, in 1. Report any proposed program to review components and with IDDE program conjunction with the and updated changes. revise the program if necessary to participants: to include at MS4 Annual maximize its efficiency to identify a minimum, the Assessment. illicit discharges and eliminate their Stormwater source(s). Administrator and the Utilities Director. 2. Review IDDE data for 2. Annually, in 2. Report the number of chronic violators, issues, conjunction with the violations. Report and /or "hot -spot "areas. MS4 Annual verified illicit discharge. Assessment. Report illicit discharges resolved and removed and enforcement actions taken. This can be found on GIS (BMP 19.4). NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/I/20 Page 31 Table IS: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit 3.4.4: IDDE Tracking Ref. Measures for tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was observed, the results of the investigation, any follow-up of the investigation, the date the investigation was closed, the issuance of enforcement actions, and the ability to identify chronic violators. BMP A B C D No, Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 27. IDDE Tracking Update our GIS mechanism for 1. Update GIS database 1.Continously, after 1.Yes/No/Status tracking and documenting the date(s) application for tracking. Permit Year 1 and illicit discharge, illicit connection 2, Track Illicit 2.Annually, 2. Document the number or illegal dumping was observed, the Discharge/connection Permit years 1-5 of issues reported. results of the investigations was and Illegal Dumping. closed, the issuance of enforcement 3. Document progress of 3.Continuously, 3. Yes/No/Status actions, and the ability to identify IDDE's reported. Permit years 1-5 chronic violators (See BMP 21.413.). 4. Establish a mechanism 4.Permit Year 1 4.Yes/No/Status to track NOVs (Notice of Violation) and chronic violators. 5. Evaluate and assess 5. Annually, SYes/No/Status the IDDE tracking Permit year 3-5 application and program. Identify where improvements can be made based on statistical data collected and problems encountered. Document improvements and updates. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 32 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BWs Permit 3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training Ref. Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping. Training shall include identifying and reporting illicit discharges, illicit connections and illegal dumping. Each staff training event shall be documented, including the agenda/materials, date, and number of staff participating. BMP A B C D No. Description of BW Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 28. IDDE Employee Training Establish and conduct training for 1. Develop a training 1. Permit year 2 1. Yes/No/Status appropriate municipal staff on programming for public detecting and reporting illicit works employees. 2. Identify and train 2. Permit year 2 2. Report topics, training connections and discharges. Conduct training for staff who will receive and public service employees date, and number of respond to IDDE's reported. on Illicit Discharge & attendees. Detection responsibilities or the potential to discover an illicit discharge during routine work activities. 3. Train new staff that 3. Annually, beginning in 3. Report topics, training are identified to be part permit year 4. date, and number of of the IDDE program. attendees. 29. Employee Informational Media Place informational media in 1. Develop illicit 1. Permit year 3 Yes/No/Status employee common areas to serve as a discharge media to reminder on identifying and reporting display. illicit discharge. 2. Display media in 2. Annually, beginning in 2. Report number and employee common areas. permit year 3. type of media displayed. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 33 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit 3.4.6: IDDE Reporting Ref. Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained personnel. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 30. Stormwater page on City of Hickory Website Develop and maintain a web page 1. Develop a user 1 Permit year 2 1. Yes/No/Status that will provide links associated with friendly website for the City's Stormwater program. The businesses, citizens and web page will include ordinances and employees. a copy of our SWMP. The webpage 2. Maintain a website 2. Continuously 2.Yes/No/Status will also include educational with updates as needed. materials, upcoming events, and a reporting mechanism. The website will also advertise the Stormwater Hotline. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 34 PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the City of Hickory relies upon the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 and the NCG010000 permit for construction activities as qualifying alternative programs to meet the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for all construction site runoff control measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities that result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre and any construction activity that is part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more. Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program Meets Whole Reference State or Local Program Name Aumit thority Implementing Entity or Part of Requirement 3.5.1 - Catawba County 15A NCAC Catawba County Whole 3.5.4 Delegated SPCA Program* Chapter 04 * The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at: Catawba County: https:Hlibraa.municode .com/ne/catawba county/codes/code of ordinances?nodeid=COOR CH3ISO ERSECO Catawba County is responsible for all land disturbing activities greater than or equal to one acre and any construction activity of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more. The City of Hickory also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit requirements within the City MS4 area: NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 35 Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit 3.5.6: Public Input Ref. Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Im lementation Metric 31. Municipal Staff Training Train municipal staff who receive 1. Train municipal staff on 1.Annually 1. Document and report calls from the public on the protocols proper handling of number of staff trained, for referral and tracking of construction site runoff training date(s) and construction site runoff control control complaints. topics covered. complaints. 32. Public information and reporting Develop and Maintain an intemet 1. Establish 1.Continuously, 1.Refer to BMP #12 website designed to convey the informational website as Permit year 1-5 program's message and publicize a outlined in BMP#12. reporting mechanism for the public to report erosion control issues (Refer to BMP# 12). NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 36 Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit 3.5.5: Waste Management Ref. Measures to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impact to water quality. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Im lementation Metric 33. Education requirements for construction site operators 1. Partner with Catawba County SPCA 1. Develop educational 1. Permit year 2. 1. Yes/No/Status. o develop a Contractor/Construction media to distribute in site operator educational media to pre -construction ommunicate new waste management meetings and with requirements. grading permit issue. 2. Add media to website. 2. Permit year 2 after 2. Yes/No/Status BMP 33.LB is developed. 3. Distribute media to 3. Permit year 2 after 3. Number and type of contractors as permits are BMP 33.1.1B is media distributed. applied. developed. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 37 PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, that are located within the City of Hickory and discharge into the MS4. These elements are designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community, and ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of SCMs. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the City of Hickory implements the following State post -construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase II MS4 post -construction site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Program(s) (QAPs) in the MS4 area(s) where they are implemented. Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program State QAP Name State Requirements Local Ordinance / Regulatory Mechanism Reference None N/A N/A The City of Hickory has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for implementation of the NPDES Phase II MS4 post -construction program requirements. These existing requirements are codified in local ordinance(s), and implementation is further defined in guidance, manuals and/or standard operating procedure (SOP) (s) as summarized in Table 19 below. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 38 Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements Permit Requirements for Plan Review and Approval Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.2 a Authority Phase II Stormwater ordinance 1.2 05/2007 3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c) Federal, State & Local Projects Phase II Stormwater ordinance Section 1.5 05/2007 3.6.3 b Plan Review Phase II Stormwater ordinance 2.1 05/2007 3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement Phase II Stormwater ordinance 4.2 4.5 A 05/2007 3.6.3 d O&M Plan TBD TBD 3.6.3(e) Deed Restrictions/Covenants Phase II Stormwater ordinance 3.3(A) 05/2007 3.6.3 Access Easements Phase II Stormwater ordinance 4.5 05/2007 Permit Requirements for Inspections and Enforcement Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.2 b Documentation Phase II Stormwater ordinance 2.1 05/2007 3.6.2 c Right of Entry Phase 1I Stormwater ordinance 4.5 05/2007 3.6.4 a Pre -CO Inspections Phase II Stormwater ordinance 2.3 05/2007 3.6.4 b Compliance with Plans Phase II Stormwater ordinance 2.3 05/2007 3.6.4 c Annual SCM Inspections Phase II Stormwater ordinance 4.1 B 05/2007 3.6.4 d Low Density Inspections TBD TBD 3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional Phase 1I Stormwater ordinance 4.1 B 05/2007 Permit Requirements for Fecal Coliform Reduction Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.6(a) Pet Waste City of Hickory Code of Ordinance Chapter 4-See.4-22 3 02/2006 3.6.6(b) On -Site Domestic Wastewater treatment Phase II Stormwater ordinance (3.6) 05/2007 NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 39 The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below. Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit 4.1.3: Minimum Post -Construction Reporting Requirements Ref. Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 — June 30) including appropriate information to accurately describe rogress, status, and results. BMP A I B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goals) Schedule for Annual Reporting Im lementation Metric 34. Standard Reporting Improve existing standardized 1. Track number of low- 1. Continuously 1. Number of plan tracking, documentation, inspections density and high -density reviews performed for and reporting mechanisms to compile plan reviews performed. low density and high appropriate data for the annual self- density. assessment process. Data shall be 2. Track number of 2.Continuously 2. Number of plan provided for each Post -Construction/ Phase I1 plans approved. approvals issued for low Qualifying Alternative Program density and high density. being implemented as listed in Tables 3. Maintain a current 3. Continuously, after 3. Summary of number 18 and 19. inventory of low -density establishment of and type of SCMs added projects and constructed inventory no later than to the inventory and in SCMs including SCM Permit Year 2. total; and number and type or low -density acreage of low -density acreage, locations and projects constructed and last inspection date. in total. 4. Track number of SCM 4. Continuously, 4. Number of SCM inspections performed. beginning in permit year inspections 5. Track number of low- 5. Continuously, 5. Number of low density density inspections )eginning in permit year 3. inspections. performed. 6. Track number and 6. Continuously 5. Number and type of type of enforcement nforcement actions taken. actions taken. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 40 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit 2.3 and 3.6: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) Ref. Measures to develop, implement and enforce additional BMPs in order to comply with the QAP state program requirements. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Im lementation Metric Qualifying Alternative Program(QAP) N/A Permit 3.6.2: Legal Authority Ref. Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request information such as stormwater plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management Program, and (c) enter private property for the purpose of inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater discharges to determine whether there is compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management Program BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Im lementation Metric Legal Authority This requirement is fully met by the existing post -construction program, see references provided in Table 19. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 41 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit 3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval Ref. Measures to maintain plan review and approval authority, standards and procedures to (a) Require Federal, State, and local government projects to comply with Post -Construction Program requirements throughout the entire MS4 permitted area, unless the entity is subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or a qualifying alternative program, (b) Conduct site plan reviews of all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, and sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale for compliance with 15A NCAC 02H . 10 17 and the qualifying alternative programs that apply within your jurisdiction, (c) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Agreement that complies with 15A NCAC 02H. 1050(12), (d) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Plan that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13), (e) Ensure that each project has recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants, that require the project to be maintained consistent with approved plans, and (f) Ensure that each SCM and associated maintenance accesses be protected in a permanent recorded easement per 15A NCAC 02H 1050 9 and (10). BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Im lementation Metric 35. Update Ordinances Update ordinances to require 1. Update code to require 1.Permit Year 2 1. Notify NCDEQ with compliance with Federal, State, and Federal, State, and local reference and date Local government projects and revise government projects to adopted. reference to stormwater design comply with post manual to reference NCDEQ's construction Stormwater Design manual. requirements unless subject to its own NPDES permit or qualifying alternative program AP . 2. Update code to 2. Permit year 2 2. Notify NCDEQ with reference NCDEQ updated reference and Stormwater Design date adopted. Manual as the reference stormwater design manual. 36. O&M Plan Requirement Adopt an ordinance to the City code 1. Establish legal 1. Permit year 2 1. Notify NCDEQ with requiring each stormwater control authority through reference and date measure to have an Operation and adoption of code. adopted. Maintenance Plan that complies with 15A NCAC 02H. 1050(13). 2. Require approval of 2. Continuously, after 2. Document number of O&M Plan by ordinance is adopted. O&M plans approved. Stormwater Administrator or designated authority per code. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 42 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit 3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement Ref. Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post -construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s), (b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit terns, and (e) Require that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goals) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 37. Inspection and Enforcement for low -density projects Establish the legal authority for 1. Establish legal 1. Permit year 2 1. Report to DEQ code inspection of low -density projects at authority through code reference and date least once during the permit term; and revisions. adopted. carry out the inspections. 2. Conduct inspection on 2. See BMP #34.13.5 2. See BMP #34.13.5 20% of low -density projects each year(See BMP 34.13.5). Permit 3.6.5: Documentation Ref. Measures to maintain adequate documentation and standardized inspection and tracking mechanisms to: (a) Maintain an inventory of post -construction SCMs and low density projects, (b) Document, track and maintain records of inspections and enforcement actions. Tracking shall include the ability to identify chronic violators, and (c) Make available to developers all relevant ordinances, post -construction requirements, design standards, checklists, and/or other materials. A B C D BMP No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 38. Inventory of post -construction SCMs and low -density projects Continue to maintain current 1. Update inventory as 1.Continuously inventory post -construction SCMs projects are completed. Number 1. Number of SCMs and and low -density projects to be low -density projects utilized for inspection and tracking. inventoried. 2. Add SCMs and low- 2.Continuously 2. Document number of density projects to projects. inventory list when all paperwork is recorded. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 43 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs 39. Tracking Inspections Track SCM and low -density 1. Establish tracking 1.Permit year 3 1.Yes/No/Status inspections to identify repeat mechanism to identify violators violators. 2. Update tracking 2. Continuously, 2.Yes/No/Status mechanism as violations beginning after tracking are reported during mechanism established. inspections. 40. Developer Resources Establish a stormwater resource 1. Upload links to the 1. Permit year 2, in 1. Yes/No/Status section on the city website for City of Hickory's conjunction with developers. ordinances and Phase II stormwater website requirements. development BMP#30. 2. Update website to 2. Continuously, after 2. Report date of updates promote current website is developed. and changes made. resources and ordinances. Permit 3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction Ref. Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H .1017(7). At a minimum. the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on -site domestic wastewater treatment system component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of such systems. BMP A B C No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for AnnuFReporting Implementation Pet Waste This requirement is fully met by the existing post -construction program, see references provided in Table 19. Continue to implement the existing ordinance as referred in Table 19. On -site Waste Management This requirement is fully met by the existing post -construction program, see references provided in Table 19. Continue to implement the existing ordinance as referenced in Table 19. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 44 PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the City of Hickory municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping are accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which collectively address the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and municipal storm sewer system maintenance. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs: 1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program 2. Spill Response Program 3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program 4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program 5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program 6. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Program 7. Pavement Management Program Currently, spill response procedures are handled by the Fire Department and all other components of the pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures are implemented by the Public Works Department. The City already provides street sweeping and leaf collection services to residents. Initially, an inventory of municipal facilities will be completed to serve as a basis for developing the program and creating documentation for inspections. The City of Hickory will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good housekeeping BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 45 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit 3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program Ref. Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities; perform facility inspections and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on general stormwater awareness and imp ementing pollution prevention and good housekeeDing practices. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting implementation Metric 41. Inventory of Municipal Facilities Develop and implement an accurate 1. Establish NPDES 1.Permit year 1 1. Number of facilities inventory of municipal facilities that Industrial Permit inventoried; date list is have a potential for stormwater tracking mechanism to completed. pollution. document list of Yes/No/Status municipally owned facilities with permit, permit expiration dates, and inspections. 2. Perform initial 2.Permit year 2 2. Number of inspections inspection of facilities to performed and classify determine if they have facilities as high or low potential to generate potential. polluted runoff and/or require spill response procedures. Classify facilities as having high or low potential for stormwater pollution. 3. Determine facilities 3.Permit year 2 3. Document the # of that will require a SPCC SPCC/S WPPP plans and/or SWPPP. completed. 4. Update inventory as 4. As required. 4. Document # of needed when facilities are inspection and corrective added or closed. actions identified. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 46 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 42. Facility Inspections Inspect City facilities to confirm 1. Establish a SOP for 1.Permit year 2 1. Yes/No/Status good housekeeping practices are city facility inspections, followed, including material storage including an inspection and vehicle and equipment cleaning. schedule, inspection Inspect facilities with Industrial report documentation, Stormwater Permits and verify and tracking system. compliance. 43. Facility Employee Training Develop and conduct training for 1. Refer to BMP 946. 1. Refer to BMP #46. 1. Refer to BMP #46. appropriate municipal facility staff on operations and maintenance. Permit 3.7.2: Spill Response Program Ref. Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate stonnwater runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on spill response procedures. BMP A B I C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 44. Spill Response Procedures Maintain procedures for spill 1. Review general spill 1.Permit year 1 1. Are procedures updated response and continue training response procedures, to newest responses? appropriate staff. Yes/No/Status 2. Review response 2. Permit year 1 2. Are procedures updated procedures for City to newest responses? facilities and operations Yes/No/Status with potential for hazardous spills. 3. Update procedures as 3. As required. 3. Number of additions or facilities and operations revisions made. are revised. 4. Train new staff in spill 4. As required. 4. Number of new staff procedure response in trained. facilities with potential for hazardous spills. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 47 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 45. Inventory facilities with spill potential Create a list of municipal facilities 1. Create a list of I.Permit year 1 1.-Yes/No/Status where stored or used materials have a municipal facilities. potential for stormwater pollution. 2. Update list of 2.As required 2. Number of facilities municipal facilities when added. changes to spill potential change. Permit 3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program Ref. Measures to minhnize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation and maintenance staff training on stormwater awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections, maintain the collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 46. MS4 Staff Training Develop and identify an MS4 training 1. Develop or identify 1. Permit year 2 1.Yes/No/Status program for staff on general appropriate training stormwater awareness on pollution program. and prevention. 2. Provide initial 2. Annually, beginning 2. Number of staff training for all in permit year 3. members trained and employees. topics from training. 3. Provide training for 3. Annually, beginning 3. Number of new hires new hires. in permit year 3, as trained and topics from necessitated by staffing training. changes. 47. MS4 Inspection and Maintenance Develop a plan for MS4 system 1. Develop an inspection 1. Permit year 2 1. Yes/No/Status maintenance, requiring inspections and maintenance plan and maintenance to ensure the MS4 requiring regular collection system is operational inspections of high priority areas and field observations to determine future needs. 2. Perform regular 2. Follow Schedule per 2. Number of inspections inspections in adopted Inspection and documented. accordance with the Maintenance plan. inspection and maintenance plan. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 48 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 3. Verify, document, 3. Continuously, as 3. Number of maintenance and prioritize potential maintenance activities performed. maintenance activities activities are identified. identified by inspections or citizen reports. Permit 3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program Ref. Measures to manage municipally -owned, operated, and/or maintained structural SCMs that are installed for compliance with the pennittee's post -construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of SCMs, perform SCM inspections and maintenance, and shall establish ecific fre uencies, schedules and documentation. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Im lementation Metric 48. Inventory municipally -owned structural SCM's. Develop and maintain a current 1. Create an inventory 1. Permit year 1 1. Number of municipal inventory for municipally -owned of existing City -owned structural SCMs. SCM's. SCMs. 2.Develop as needed an 2. Permit year 2 2. Yes/No/Status Operation and Maintenance Plan(s) for all City -owned SCMs. 3. Update inventory as 3. As Required. 3. Number of updates. needed with any new City SCMs. 49. SCM Inspection and Maintenance Documenting the regular inspection 1. Locate City -owned 1. Permit year 1 1. Document and report and maintenance of municipally SCMs and add them the number and type of owned structural SCMs. Addition to the MS4 Map with municipally -owned of municipally owned SCMs to type of SCM SCM's. MS4 map. indicated. 2. Update the map when 2.Annually 2. Report any updates in new City -owned SCMs the SCM inventory. are constricted. 3. Develop SCM 3. Permit year 2 3. Yes/No/Status inspection form. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 49 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 4. Inspect each device 4. Annually, beginning in 4. Number of SCMs using SCM inspection permit year 3. inspected and status of form. Pass/Fail. 5. Perform maintenance 5. As required. 5. Document SCMs and task identified in maintenance task inspections. performed. 6. Develop a tracking 6.Permit year 3 6. Yes/No/Status document for City owned SCMs. Permit 3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program Ref. Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide routine pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with permits and applicator certifications. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 50. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Applicator Training Train City Staff who apply chemicals 1. Maintain appropriate 1.Continously 1.Yes/No/Status in order to minimize water quality applicator certifications impacts from pesticides, herbicides, for tasked personnel. and fertilizers. 2. Develop or identify 2. Permit year 2 2.Yes/No/Status pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training program. 3. Provide staff training 3. Annually, beginning in 3. Number of staff trained in pollution prevention permit year 3. and topics covered. and chemical use, storage and handling training. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/1/20 Page 50 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit 3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Program ReL Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle and equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities subject to NPDES industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution prevention training to staff, perform routine inspections, and establish spec ic frequencies, schedules, and documentation. BMP A B = C D No. Description of BMW Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting lot lemel tatiou Metric 51. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspection Routine inspections as part of general 1. Develop an inspection 1. Permit year 2 1. Yes/no/status facility inspections to ensure that checklist. vehicle and equipment facilities are 2. Perform inspections 2. Bi- annually, 2. Number of inspections. following proper procedures to minimize water quality impacts from using inspection beginning in permit year vehicle and equipment cleaning and checklist and notify 3. maintenance. facility manager of any corrective actions required. 3. Perform re -inspections 3. As required by 3. Number of facilities of any facility that corrective actions issued. requiring corrective required corrective action, number of action. resolutions. 52. Staff Training and Education Provide general stormwater 1. Refer to BMP #46. 1. Refer to BMP #46. 1. Refer to BMP #46. awareness training and pollution prevention training to employees working in vehicle maintenance and cleaning areas (Refer to BMP #46). NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 51 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit 3.7.7: Pavement Management Program Ref. Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and parking lots within the permittee's corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris, particulate and fluid pollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation. BAIP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 53. Streets, roads, and parking lots. An organized vehicle spill cleanup 1. Maintain spill 1.Refer to BMP#44 1. Refer to BMP #44. response to prevent pollutants from response procedures for vehicular accidents from entering the city staff. storm drains stem. 54. Street and Parking Lot Sweeping Measures to reduce pollutants in 1. Maintain street/curb 1.Contimmus, 1. Number of streets stormwater runoff from municipally- and gutter sweeping as a All permit years swept annually. owned streets, roads, and parking lots routine operational task. within the permittee's corporate All City Streets are limits. included. The City has a map that identifies streets that are swept. 55. Leaf Collection Seasonal Collection of leaves to 1. Maintain our seasonal LContinuous, 1. Volume of leaves reduce pollutants and restrictions to leaf collection from All permit years collected (tons). our stormwater drainage system. November -January Each street receives 2 collections per season. NCS000426 SWMP City of Hickory 7/l/20 Page 52