WQ0035909_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Brad Cornwell, Utilities Director
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151
Dear Mr, Cornwell:
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
April 27, 2012
Subject: Permit No, WQ0035909
Copeland Lift Station Upgrade
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Cleveland County, North Carolina
In accordance with your complete application received on April 23, 2012, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0035909, dated April 27, 2012, to City of Shelby for the construction and operation of the subject
wastewater collection system improvements, This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein,. This cover letter shall be
considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Pemiit Condition 3, which requires that the wastewater collection
facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T ,0403 or any individual system-
wide collection system perrnit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 1)
15A NCAC 2T; 2) the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996, as applicable; 3) and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of
Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted August 1, 2000, as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein.
Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional
Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project
meets the appropriate design criteria and rules, Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, andfor referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the
licensing board.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://portal,ncdenr.orghveb/wq
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April 27, 2012
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby
granted for the construction and operation of a 6,200 MGM pump station (240 gpm@ 220 tdh), and the
discharge of 0 additional gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Shelby's
existing sewerage system in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted August 1, 2000, as applicable;
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Shelby's
First Broad WWTP (NPDES No, NC0024538) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have
the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714, Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Parker at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Chuck Wakild, P.E.
Electronic copies: David W. Odom, P,E., Odom Engineering, PLLC
Cc:
Mooresville Regional Office, Collection System Permit File
Surface Water Protection Central Files
PERCS

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996, as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted August 1, 2000, as applicable, and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein
2 This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times, The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for
the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an
individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A
NCAC 2T .0403:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 21.. .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.

4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State.
6. Per 15A NCAC 2T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these
permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted with the required supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete
certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable
7. A copy of the construction drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the Iife of the
wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
August 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality employee at the Mooresville
Regional Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than
24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence
of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
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b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility;
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report, t vellows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (0) 3- or
[phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing Peril of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part 11 of Form CS-SSO (or the most
current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control.
Permit issued this the 7th day of April, 2012.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMSSION
for Chuck Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the EnvironmentalManagement Commissi n
Per it NUrr h r WQ0035909

Permit No, WQ0035909
April 27, 2012
OwnerfWQCS
Brad Cornwell, Utilities Director
City of Shelby
Post Office Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151
PE
David W. Odom, P.E.
Odom Engineering, PLLC
152 East Main Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
• Supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if
portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected)
for any pump stations permitted as part of this project
Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form,
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit,
regulations or minimum design criteria.
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly
recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the
Division.
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
LIJ Partial LJ Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe (E1 periodically, E] weekly, 111 full time) the construction of Copeland Lift
Station Upgrade, a Cleveland County project for the Permittee, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities,
due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was
observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit:, 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water
Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted
August 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received, Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this
Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to
appropriate enforcement actions.
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Signing Official Name and Tdle (Please review 15A NCAC 2I .0106 (b) for authorized signing officials!)
Application Number:
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[A Individual Li Federal 0 Municipality Li StatelCounty Li Private Partnership Li Corporation 11 Other (
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Mailing Address
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State
lh. 704-484-6540 1 i. 704.484.6808
Telephone Facsimile
2. Project (Facjiit information:
2a. IDOpELAND LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT / UPGRADE
Brief Project. Name (permit will refer lo this name)
3. Contact Person:
3a, DAVID W. ODOM, P.E.
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
3b. 828-24744E15 3c. dv Jo pdnrjireennt Aala
Phone Number E-mail
1, Project is New El Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No,:
2 Owner is 0 Public (skip to item B(3)) El Private (go to item 2(a))
2a, If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
le, SHELBY
City
lg„ 28151
Zip Code
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E-mail
2b. CLEVELAND
County Where Project is Located
El Retaining Ownership (i.e, store, church, single office, etc,) or D Public Utility (Instruction C)
Leasing units (lots, townhornes, etc, - skip to Item B(3)) 0 Horneowner Assoc:/Developer (Instruction D)
Li Selling units (tots, townhornes, etc. - go to item (3(2b))
3.CITY OF SHELBY
Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (wArrF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
4a. CITY OF SHELBY VVVVTP First Broad WWTP 4b. NC0024538
Name of VVWTF •VVVYTF Permit No.
5a, CITY OF SHELBY 5b, '12" Gravity 15c. NC
cr Owner of Downstream Sewer :Receiving Sewer Stze 0 Force Main i Permit # of Downstream Sewer Instruction E)
9 6, The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
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0 Residential Subdivision
.Apadments/Condominiums
0 Mobile Home. Park
El School
Restaurant
El Office
0 Retail (Stores, shopping centers)
El Institution
Hospital
Church
Nursing Home
Other (specify):
100 % Domestic/Commercial
% Industrial (attach
description.)
(RO: contact your Regional Office
Pretreatment staff)
% Other (specify):
7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated or_permitted for this particular project gallons per day
*Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
8. If the permitted flow is zero, indicate why:
Ng Pump Station, Outlet' or Interceptor Lino whore flow will he permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
D Flow has already been allocated in Permit No,
El, Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer .with no new flow expected (see 15A NCAC 02T .0303 to determine if a
permit is required)

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9, Provide the wastewater tow calculations used In determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T 6114 for
the valliue in Rem 6(7) AND/OR the design flew tor line or pump station sizing if a reduced or ,zero flow is being requested in
Rom I3(7)„ Values other than that to 15A NCAC 2 1 0114 (h) and (c) rnust be supported with actual water or wastewater use
data in accordance with '15A NCAC 2t1 ,0114 (t),
10, Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted
Siz
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Length (feet)
ary)
New Gravity or Additional
Force Main
unary of Pump Stations w/ associated Force Mains to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
Pump Station Location ID CQPELAND LIS REPLACEMENT (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference
Design Flow
(MGD)
,200
Pump Station Location ID
Power Reliability Option
Operational Point
- permanent generator MATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length
GPM @TDH
2 - portable generator w/MTS
40220
NIA
(self chosen -as shown on plans/map for reference
Design Flow Power Reliability Option
Operational Point
(MGD) GPM TD11
1 - permanent generator w/ATS; Force Main Size Force Main Length
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2 - portable generator *MIS
Pump Station Location ID chosen as shown on plans/map for reference)
Design Flow Power Reliability Option
Operational Point
{MGD) 1 - permanent generator MATS; Force Main Size
GPM @TD1-1
2 - portable generator wIMTS
Force Main Length
12, Will the wastewater flow in the proposed sewer lines or pump stations be able to be directed to another treatment facility
Li Yes No If Yes, permit number of 2" treatment facility
(RO — if "yes" to (3,12 please contact the Central Office PERCS Unit)
13, Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force.
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC Chapter 2T as
applicable?
Yes 0 No If No, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested, SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
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14. Have IIi 1permits/certifications been submitted for approval for the s.ystern or project to he served?
pppr Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401Gertification1,?
Sodimentation and Erosion (ontri Plan?
(3.
Stormwater?
15. Does this project include any nigh pri
manholes).?
Check if Yes and provide details
Li Yes rlNn NN/A
L„:1 Yes LI No ;M:, NiA
LJ Yes fl] No k1NlA
5A NCAC 02'1 .0402 (2)) involve aerial lines, siphons„ or interference
Owner/Permittee's Certification: (Signature of Signing Official and Project Naine)
BR4D CORNWEL, UTILIT1E.5: DIRECTOR, attest that this application for COPFIAtslp I IFT,SJATION
REPLACEMENT / UPGRADE _has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the host of my knowledge, 1
understand that if all required parts of this application we not completed and that if all tequired supponing documentation
and attachments are not included, this application package is subject to being returned as incomplete, Note: hi
accordance with North Catolina General Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215,6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any ,application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a
fine no exceed $10 000 js,well as civil pen ° s up to $25,000 petviolation,
la,
Signing Othcial Signatuue
2_
Date
ENGINEERING DESIGN DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMI 1 I Al, OF THIS
APPLICATION, THESE DOCUMENTS MUST INCLUDE PLAN AND PROFILE OF SEWERS, THEIR PROXIMITY
TO OTHER UTILITIES, DESIGN CALCULATIONS, ETC REFER TO 15A NCAC 02T .0305
2, Professional Engineer's Certification: (Signature of Design Engineer and Project Name)
1, .DAV1O W. ()DOM, ,PE° attest Mal this application for COPELAND LIFT STATION REPLA ENT UP RADE
has been reviewed by 1710 and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans,
caku/ations, and alt 00101" supporting documentation to the best of my knowlcdge 1 further attest that to the best of my
knowledge the proposed design has ,been prepared in .accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted Febnialy 12, 199,6, and the Minimia» Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with
Division guidance, Although other professionals may have developed certain portions of this submittal package, inclusion
of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that 1 have ,reviewed this material and have judged it to be
consistent with the proposed design,. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215,6A and 143-215,68, any
person who knowingly makes any ,faise statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a
Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,,000 per violation
2a, DAVI) W. ODOM, PE
Professional Engineer Name
.2b, ODOM ENGINEERING, PUG
Engineering Firm
2c,, 152 E MAIN ST
Mailing Address
2c1, FOREST CITY
City
2g. 8282474495 2h, 8282474498
Telephone Facsimile
2e., NC 2f, 28043
State Zip
NC PE Seal,. Signature: & pate

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSF —10/07)
Project Applicant Name: City of Shelby
Project Name for Which flow is being requested: Copeland '.Liftstation ,Replacement
More than One ME-10/07 may he require:0)r a single project the owner of the WitTP is not respons"ble jOr all
pump stations' along ihe route of the proposed wastewater/low.
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant,
a. WWTP Facility Name: First Broad Wastewater Treatment Plant
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: NC0024538
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the TP
e. WWTP facility's actual, avg.. flow
f. Total flow for this specific request
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility
h.. Percent. of permitted flow used
All flows are in MGD
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II. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow,
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name Approx. Capacity, MGD
(Firm/Design)
N/A
Approx. Current Avg.
Daily Flow, MGD
HI. Certification Statement:
Brad RSornwell „ certify that, to the best of rny knowledge, the addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has beenevaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items
listed aho in Sections I and ll for which I airtfie responsible party.. Signature of this form yidites
.
accept f fl.ow, ////„.,'
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Permit Number WQ0035909
Central Files: APS SWP
04/27/12
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
michael parker
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
0
Facility
Fast Track
Facility Name
Copeland Lift Station Replacement/Upgrade
Location Address
Owner
Owner Name
City of Shelby
Dates/Events
Orig Issue
04/27/12
App Received
04/23/12
Regulated Activities
Draft Initiated
Status
Active
Project Type
New Project
Version Permit Classification
1 00 Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor
Minor
Region
Mooresville
County
Cleveland
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Type
Government - Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Brad R Cornwell
PO Box 207
Shelby
NC 281510207
Scheduled
Issuance
Wastewater collection
Outfall NULL
Public Notice Issue Effective
04/27/12 04/27/12
Requested/Received Events
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Expiration
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin

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City of Shelby
P,C, B©x 207
Shelby, NC 28151
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Vendor
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5440E 04/13/2012
Check
Date
Check 66-168
Number S31
00118.04
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FEES L rs;3uRSEMENT IlAS BEEN APPROVED. AS RE©uIFiro E>t
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET FISCAL CONTROL ACT.