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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000429_City of Gastonia FY1718 Stormwater Annual Report_20220224S I UKMWA ILK ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2017-2®18 ' it - 111/ '• �U-ii-Promise® October 31, 2018 Prepared by: City of Gastonia Public Works Department, Storm water Division This document is a summary of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) management program. The system is located within the City of Gastonia corporate limits and permitted as a small MS4 by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Permit # NCS000429). Revenue generated by the City's Stormwater Utility is what funds stormwater administration staff/maintenance crews, daily maintenance costs, stormwater equipment, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and the Off Right -of -Way Improvement Program. Our stormwater utility fee is based on the average impervious area of all residential properties at the time of the program's inception. The Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) that non-residential utility customers are billed for, is $3,25 for every 2,650 Square Feet of impervious surface located on their parcel of land. Below is a layout of the service area that the program covers and the measures it takes to prevent/reduce stormwater pollution that is generally associated with highly urbanized environments. 1. Population and Estimated Growth Rate 1.1. Per the US Census Bureau, as of 2010, there were 71,741 people, 27,770 households, and 18,599 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,420.6 people per square mile (548.5/kmz). There were 31,238 housing units at an average density of 618.E per square mile (238.8/kmz). Also, the NC Office of the State Demographer shows a population growth rate percentage of 2.01% for the City of Gastonia between 2010-2014. 2. Jurisdictional Area and Estimated Land Use 2.1. Gastonia is located. at 35°15'19"N 81°10'49"W (35.255220,-81.180249) at the geographic. center of Gaston County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 503 square miles (131.4 km2), of which 50.5 square miles (130.8 km2) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2), or 0.45%, is water. Gastonia occupies 14% of the total area of Gaston County, 3. Description of Stormwater Conveyance System 3.1. The City's stormwater conveyance system consists of a combination of piping, ditches and sheet flow. Per City ordinance all new streets constructed by private developers must have curb and gutter stormwater systems. The system is maintained by the City's Stormwater Department. The City has a detention ordinance requiring any new impervious over 20,000 square feet to detain the 2 and 10 year, 24 hour storm events and treat the first one inch of rain fall with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Phase II stormwater controls. Any land disturbance over one acre must adhere to Phase II regulations regarding erosion control and post construction. All post construction structural stormwater controls are maintained by the Operations and Maintenance Agreement signee. The stormwater system for state maintained roads is managed by North Carolina Department of Transportation. 4. Receivin¢ Streams. Impaired Streams and TMDL's 4.1. There are four major Drainage Basins Catawba, Crowders, Duharts and Long Creek in the City of Gastonia 4.1.1.Anthony Creek, Bessemer Branch, Blackwood Creek, Burton Branch, Catawba Creek, Crowders Creek, Duharts Creek, Jule Allen Branch, Kagler Creek, Long Creek, McGill Creek, Oates Creek, Rankin Lake, Robinwood Lake, and unnamed tributaries to them, all are within the Catawba River Basin, 4.2. Impaired Streams (per 2016 DRAFT 303d List) 4.2.1,Catawba Creek 4.2.2.Crowders Creek 4.23.Long Creek There are no TMDL's on any streams within the City. [1] 5. Water Quality Programs 5.1. Off Right-of-way Stormwater Improvement Program 5.1.1.The City offers assistance for citizens experiencing issues on their properties created by stormwater runoff that is generated from City maintained streets and/or facilities. These issues are prioritized from categories 1-3, based on the proximity of the drainage issue in relation to occupied dwellings and/or the threat of potential public safety hazards. These off Right -of -Way projects require a minimum of 10% contribution from the property owner for the project to move forward. Typically, the solutions for the stormwater drainage issues are vegetative swales or channels, secondarily, pipe is used when applicable 5.1.2. The City of Gastonia Detention Ordinance: Requires new impervious area greater than 20,000 square feet to capture and detain the 2 year and 10 year, 24 hour storm event and be released at the pre -development rate. The developer must also treat the first one inch of rain from the catchment area with an approved NCDEQ Phase II BMP. 6. Stormwater ManagemenYProgram 6.1. Minimum Measure 1: Public Education and Outreach 6.1.1.1. The target audience for the City of Gastonia varies largely from business owners to grade school students. The schools targeted for educational outreach are generally of lower socio-economic strata, where pollution is more prevalent and education on the issue is most needed. As for places of business, educational outreach is directed towards operations that produce byproduct that may potentially enter the City's Municipal Stormwater System, eventually entering the City's surface waters. The City also offers educational outreach to businesses that utilize oil/grease separators. These facilities pose a potential threat to the City's Sanitary Sewer System, which, in return, result in sanitary sewer overflows and possible impacts to the surface water conditions in the City. 6.1.2. Community Education and Outreach 6.1.2.1. Stormwater staff, water/sewer staff and various other City departments conduct regular educational/career oriented events at local elementary schools and churches. During these events, staff discusses the importance of healthy streams, reduction of surface water pollution, recycling, proper grease disposal and adverse impacts that human activities have on the natural environment. Staff also conducts outreach at community events for Earth Day at the Schiele Museum, Cotton Ginning Days in Dallas and Conservation Day with Gaston County Natural Resources. Staff typically encounters approximately 700 individuals of the target audience. 6.1.2.2. During the 2017-2018 fiscal year Stormwater Staff participated in three career/educational outreach programs at the following schools and reaching approximately 600-700 school aged individuals • York Chester Middle School • Hawksnest STEAM School • Gardner Park Elementary School [21 6.1.3. Non -Residential and Multi -Family Education and Outreach 6.1.3.1. Staff provides educational materials to restaurants and businesses (Landscapers, Mobile Car Detailing, Multi -Family Housing Complexes, etc.) that include the Best Management Practices that prove to be the most critical to the implemented area of operation to prevent surface water pollution. 6.1.4. Utility Customer Education and Outreach 6.1.4.1. Semiannually, staff encloses educational mailers to approximately 70,000 utility accounts. Leaf Season is here! Providing simple and valuable educational on- IM.J1 information to citizens in efforts to Help keep our storm drain prevent/reduce pollution the City's surface clear to protect waters. our local creeks ('AS I ONI% 6.1.5. Post Construction Stormwater Control Education and Outreach 6.1.5.1. Staff provides technical advice, educational flyers and maintenance schedules for permanent post -construction stormwater control owners. Staff periodically conducts informal inspections of these controls to visually monitor conditions and performance. 6.1.6.Regional Stormwater Partnership Member • See Attached Annual Report 6.2. Minimum Measure 2: Public Involvement and Participation 6.2.1. The target audience for this measure is the general population as a whole. 6.2.1.1. Stormwater Citizens Advisory Panel • As part of the Stormwater utility creation, the City included a Stormwater Citizens Advisory Panel (CAP). This panel consists of an appointed representative from each Ward in the City and one from the Mayor, with seven members in total. This panel is charged with overseeing staff recommendations regarding the appropriation of funds for Off Right -of -Way Project solutions, hearing citizens' concerns and making recommendations for stormwater staff to pursue. The panel meets on the third Thursday of every odd numbered month (January, March, May, etc.) at 6:15pm. These meetings are open to the public, allowing them the ability express concerns, give thanks and also make recommendation to staff. • During Fiscal Year 2017=2018 staff held 6 meetings with the Stormwater Commission 6.2.1.2. Stormwater Hotline/General complaint email • Via the City's webpage citizens are capable of reaching out to City staff through a general email address, utilities@citvofcitvofgastonia.com. Varying on the nature of the correspondence received, the email is distributed to the applicable department. [3] 6.3. Minimum Measure 3: Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination Program 6.3.1. The target areas for this measure consist of the major business and industrial districts. Major outfalls (30" or greater) of the storm sewer system. Cross connections between the sanitary sewer and storm sewer. Staff also informs the public about the hazards of illicit connections and illegal dumping through the methods mentioned in the Public Education component. 6.3.2. Major Business Districts 6.3.2.1, The major business districts (Franklin Square Phase I, II, III, Eastridge Mall, Gaston Mall, Akers Center, Gastonia Technology Park, etc.) are routinely visited to identify deficiencies in refuse receptacles, grease bins and general housekeeping practices of the exterior of the businesses. 6.3.3. Major Outfall Dry Weather Inspections 6.3.3.1. During extended dry weather periods, staff inspects the known major outfalls in efforts to identify dry weather flows that would result from illicit connections 6.3.4. Sanitary Sewer Cross Connections 6.3.4.1. Staff works directly with Two Rivers Utilities to eliminate cross connections. The use of video, smoke and dye are deployed to determine the source of an observed illicit discharge • Staff eliminated one cross connection to the stormwater system during the fiscal year at the PPG Building 6.4. Minimum Measure 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff 6.4.1. The target area for this minimum measure is any land disturbance (ground cover removal) that is one acre or greater. Land disturbing activities typically produce accelerated soil loss that could impact the surface waters of Gastonia. An approved sediment/erosion control plan and permit is required before land disturbing activities over one acre shall commence. 6.4.1.1. This minimum measure is conducted by Gaston County Natural Resources (GCNR) through an inter -local agreement. GCNR collects the permitting fees, conducts plan reviews, issues permits and conducts all site inspections for land disturbing activities within the corporate limits of the City of Gastonia. GCNR ensures compliance through the duration of projects until permanent stabilization is established. The primary contact for GCNR is located below. A copy of the Inter -local Agreement is available upon request. • Number of Erosion/Sediment Control Permits Issued: 16 • Number of disturbed acres in the City of Gastonia: 128 acres • Number of NOV's Issued: 28 • Dollar Amount of Civil Penalties Issued: $38,700 • Gaston County Natural Resources Contact Information: Joseph Alm, Stormwater Administrator 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway Dallas, NC 28034 (704)922-2157 (4) 6.5. Minimum Measure 5: Post Construction Stormwater Runoff 6.5.1. All development post NPDES Phase II regulation requirements, 2008, are the target audience for this measure. As part of these regulation requirements, the developed properties that yield disturbance of one acre or more; or are part of a plan of common development where one or more acres are to be disturbed over the life of the project must install permanent Stormwater controls. These controls are to be designed per the NCDEQ Phase II Post -Construction Design Manual and be maintained by the property owner or signee on the Operations and Maintenance Agreement in perpetuity. 6.5.1.1. Permit Requirements • The City inspects all permanent Stormwater controls once per permit term (every 5 years). Varying on the condition of the permanent post -construction stormwater control, appropriate measures of enforcement are taken. • Number of Phase II Permits Issued: 14 • Number of acres treated with Phase II SCM's: 123 • Number of SCM's Installed: 10 • Number of SCM's Inspected:186 in Duharts Watershed 6.6. Minimum Measure 6: Good House Keeoin¢ and Pollution Prevention 6.6.1. The City targets all facilities, parks, and right-of-ways owned and maintained by the City of Gastonia where pollutants can be conveyed to the surface waters of the City. Bi-annual inspections are conducted at Individually Permitted Facilities, during wet and dry conditions. Best Management Practice training is provided to City staff where job duties require it. 6.6.2. Individual Permits within MS4 jurisdiction 6.6.2.1. Gastonia Municipal Airport • Permit Number NCG150032 • Conducted two wet inspections • Conducted one dry inspection 6.6.2.2. City of Gastonia Garage and Sanitation • Permit Number NCG080701 • Conducted two wet inspections 6.6.2.3. Crowders Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant • Permit Number NCG 110055 • Conducted two wet inspections • Conducted two dry inspections 6.6.2.4. Eagle Road Waste Water Treatment Plant • Permit Number NCG110125 • Conducted two wet inspections • Conducted two dry inspections [5] 6.6.2.5. Long Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant • Permit Number NCG110056 • Conducted two wet inspections • Conducted two dry inspections 6.6.3. Spill Prevention and Training 6.6.3.1. The stormwater administrator annually trains the Public Works and Two Rivers Water and Sewer Utility (TRU) employees on general housekeeping, spill and pollution prevention. This educates employees on the need for controls to protect stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants and to increase awareness of water quality. • See attached sign in sheets 6.6.3.2. Standard protocol for fuel spills in the field, result in making contact with the HAZMAT Division of the Gastonia Fire Department to remediate the impacts if the spill is greater than 10 gallons of fuel or pose a threat to a stream or storm drain. If the spill is smaller than 10 gallons and pose no threat to a stream or storm drain, field employees will remediate the impacts. 6.6.3.3. Major spills that occur in the community are handled by the City of Gastonia Fire Department 6.6.4. General Maintenance and Street Sweeping 6.6.4.1. There are two, four men crews that conduct the stormwater maintenance on the MS4. These crews conduct a wide variety of tasks ranging from adding rip rap to outfalls, repairs to damaged pipes, vacuuming inlets, stabilizing grassed swales, Off Right -of -Way Projects, etc. 6.6.4.2. The stormwater department also has two street sweepers. Continuous removal of curb and gutter debris greatly reduces the need to clean out inlets. The street sweepers run non-stop, inclement weather is the only time when they are not in motion. • Sweepers removed approximately 1600 Tons of debris from the City storm system 6.6.5. Vehicular Operations 6.6.5.1. All Public Works and TRU vehicles are stored at the Municipal Operations Center or the Duke Street Operations Center 6.6.5.2. Salt storage areas are covered under a permanent structure. [6] REGIONAL STORMWATER RTNERSHIP PARTNERSHIP OFTHECAROLINAS Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas Yearly Report September 2018 Prepared by Rising Solutions, PLLC Overview of Resional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC) Purpose, Vision, and Goals The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC) provides a forum for collaborations and creates a synergy with 16 municipalities to provide education and outreach activities as part of the Clean Water Act Stormwater permit requirements. The RSPC has developed strong relationships between municipal agencies' staff by satisfying NPDES requirements and coming together to achieve common goals. It is committed to the betterment of our region through the improvement of water quality and takes an active stormwater leadership role in achieving that vision. Mission We seek to educate and bring awareness to the public, local businesses and education centers of our region about stormwater issues and their impact on our water quality and our environment. We further aim to unite local stormwater professionals and stormwater programs by sharing information and ideas in order to collaborate, discuss and address similar stormwater issues on a regional level. Background of the RSPC —Beginning as the Regional Stormwater Partnership (RSWP) The Regional Stormwater Partnership (RSWP) was formed through collaboration with Stormwater professionals and the Centralina Council of Governments (CLOG) in 2007 with a Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant. It was developed as a regional stormwater partnership to address our public's water quality concerns and to implement strategies that protect and promote water quality in our region. The Centralina Council of Governments assumed the lead role in managing the grant by facilitating a regional partnership, fostering local programs, procuring media involvement, and administering the grant disbursements and programs. In November 2012, the Regional Stormwater Partnership (RSWP) Executive Committee made the joint decision to move the administration of the Partnership from the Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) to the Infrastructure, Design, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS) Center at UNC Charlotte. With this move, the RSWP was able to expand its membership beyond the CCOG area and utilize the IDEAS Center resources within the Environmental Assistance Office to further the mission of the RSWP. Executive Committee consisted of: Jim Burke, Gaston County; Jeff Corley, City of Concord; Chris Costner, City of Monroe; David Freeman, Gaston County; Jennifer Frost, City of Charlotte; Adam McLamb, Town of Indian Trail; Erin Oliverio, Mecklenburg County; Dean Parker, Gaston County; Derek Slocum, Town of Harrisburg and Mandy Smith -Thompson, City of Concord. The RSWP membership municipalities are shown in Table 1. Table 1: Previous RSIA/P Members FV 2015- 2016 Belmont Harrisburg Monroe Bessemer City Indian Trail Mooresville Cherryville Lake Park Mt Holly Charlotte Landis Ranlo China Grove Locust Shelby Cramerton Lowell Stallings Dallas Marvin Statesville Gaston County Mecklenburg County Waxhaw The Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) at UNC Charlotte made the decision with the William States Lee College of Engineering to close the Energy and Environmental Assistance Office on June 30, 2016. Therefore, the support by UNC Charlotte to the Regional Stormwater Partnership was suspended. The RSWP notified UNC Charlotte on August 29, 2017 for the termination of the Memorandum of Understanding, Official End of Services, and a request for release of RSPC funds. It took until February 21, 2018 for UNC Charlotte to agree to release the RSPC funds of $153,798.96. The actual check releasing funds to the RSPC was dated March 27, 2018, Starting July 15, 2017, the Regional Stormwater Partnership contracted with Rising Solutions, PLLC consulting engineering firm to provide facilitation services for creating a working relationship with members and an administrative home to the RSWP. This allowed the RSWP to move forward in transitioning from UNC Charlotte, creating organizational structure toward becoming a 501(3)(c) Non - Profit, developing bylaws, electing the Board of Directors and Officers, holding quarterly and annual meetings, offering training, participating in outreach events, seeking grant opportunities, planning an annual workshop, coordinating media campaigns, and managing the RSPC website. Rising Solutions, PLLC will also provide administrative and financial management support to the RSPC. Since 2012, members of the Rising Solutions team have worked with the RSPC which became instrumental in the transition from UNC Charlotte and enables a consistency for the organization as the dynamics of member organizations and their staff evolve. Today's RSPC The Regional Stormwater Partnership has continued to develop and grow as an organization to support all municipalities in the Charlotte region in satisfying their NPDES/Phase II permit requirements. During FY 2018, the RSWP evolved through several non -permit -related organizational accomplishments including transition from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, development of the mission statement, changing the name to "Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas' (RSPC), formation of organizational structure toward becoming a 501c(3) Non -Profit, creation of bylaws and articles of organization, and election of the Board of Directors. The election occurred during the Annual Meeting on February 2, 2018 held at Mooresville, NC with results shown in Table 2. Table 2: Board of Directors -Officers for RSPC Name - Municipality Officer Position Rob Donham —City of Harrisburg Chair Kevin Krouse —City of Lowell Vice -Chair Kim Sturgis — Mount Holly Secretary Franklin Gover—China Grove Treasurer CraigMiller—CityofCharlotte Member —at —Large Members The current RSPC members during FY 2018 includes 16 Municipal and County agencies. These are shown in Table 3. Table 3: Current RSPC Members FV18-FV19 Belmont Harrisburg Mt Holly Bessemer City Lake Park Shelby Charlotte Lowell Stallings China Grove Mecklenburg County Statesville Cramerton Monroe Gastonia Mooresville Meetings The annual meeting was held on February 7, 2018 at 2523 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117 Quarterly meetings were held on: September 21, 2017 in Charlotte, NC December 6, 2017 in Belmont, NC May 2, 2018 in Huntersville, NC August 22, 2018 in Mount Holly, NC Figure 1: August 22, 2018 Meeting Key Administrative and Organizational Accomplishments in Fy18 During the FY18, the RSPC moved forward by creating organizational structure to become a 501c (3) Non -Profit. This included steps to develop and adopt bylaws, elect the Board of Directors and Officers, reorganize the dues structure, obtain a mailing postal box and address, obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number, set up banking and financial accounts, hold annual and quarterly meetings, and obtain legal counsel to finalize documents and complete submittal to the State of North Carolina for creating a 501c (3) Non-profit. Official Mailing Address for the RSPC Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas 6012 Bayfield Parkway - Suite 220 Concord, NC 28027 Non -Profit 501c (3) Organization The members of the RSPC were presented with information and discussed forming a non-profit 501c(3) organization during the September 20, 2017 meeting. It was brought forth as a motion to move forward as a non-profit as we seek legal counsel. A Non -Profit committee was formed with Rob Donham — Harrisburg, Craig Miller —City of Charlotte, Chris Costner—Monroe, and Derek Slocum —Statesville. The committee evaluated legal firms and determined that the RSPC would be best served with Robinson Bradshaw,101 N. Tryon St., Suite 1900, Charlotte, NC 28246, Ty E. Shaffer is the legal counsel for the RSPC whose contact is 704.377.8142 and email address: TShaffer@robinsonbradshaw.com. Robinson Bradshaw firm submitted the Articles of Incorporation for the Reginal Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas to be a Non-profit 501c(3) to the State of NC on 9/28/18 at 3:19pm with NC State Secretary, Elaine F. Marshall. Registered Agent for RSPC During the Annual Meeting on February 7, 2018, the non-profit committee recommended Rising Solutions, PLLC with Regina C. Guyer, P.E. leadership to be the registered agent for the RSPC. This recommendation turned into a motion which was seconded, and then approved unanimously by the RSPC members. Bylaws and Legal Documentation Rising Solutions, PLLC drafted initial bylaws for the Regional Stormwater Partnership for the September 2% 2017 quarterly meeting. The bylaws have been discussed in detail with several draft editions evolved by discussion and votes during meetings throughout the year. The members approved the bylaws during the Annual Meeting on February 7, 2018 making them ready for legal review. Legal documents created in pursuit of forming a nonprofit 501c(3) included: 1) Articles of Incorporation 2) Bylaws 3) Consent of Members of RSPC to Action Without Meeting 4) Conflict of Interest Policy 5) Conflict of Interest Annual Disclosure Statement for Board Members 6) Whistleblower Policy 7) Document Retention Policy 8) Memorandum —Guidelines for Meeting Minutes 4of16 Legal review and updates by Ty Shaffer of Robinson and Bradshaw allowed a final edition of the bylaws and other documents to be created as listed above. These documents were adopted during the August 221 2018 meeting. Board of Directors and Officers During the annual meeting on February 2, 2018 an election for the Board of Directors and Officers was held. Nominations were received prior to and during the meeting. The elected Board of Directors and Officers were: Rob Donham, Chair, RSPC Town Engineer Town of Harrisburg (704)455-0728 donham@harrisburgnc.org Kevin Krouse, Vice Chair, RSPC City Manager Town of Lowell (704)824-3518 kkrouse@lowelinc.com Kim Sturgis, Secretary, RSPC Stormwater Specialist City of Mount Holly (704) 951-0074, extension 108 Kimberly.sturgis@mtholly.us Franklin Gover, Treasurer, RSPC Assistant Town Manager Town of China Grove (704) 857-2466, extension 106 fgover@chinagrovenc.gov Craig Miller QEP, CPSWQ Member at- large, RSPC Stormwater Supervisor City of Charlotte (704)336-7605 cmmiller@ci.charlotte,nc.us On July 26, 2018, Secretary Kim Sturgis resigned. Therefore, during the August 22, 2018 quarterly meeting a nomination and election was held for a new secretary, Chris Costner of Monroe. Chris Costner, Secretary, RSPC Stormwater Engineer City of Monroe (704)282-4537 ccostner@monroenc.org Sof16 Dues Structure A dues committee was formed during the September 20, 2017 meeting which presented four dues models for discussion by members during the annual meeting. There was a lengthy discussion of the dues tiers. Each entity discussed their dues thresholds, and all agreed that the benefits of joining and participating as a paying member far outweighs the expenses that would be incurred if each member were to comply with their permits alone. After discussion, the members voted and approved a new dues structure of seven tiers based on population of the municipal entities during the February 2, 2018 annual meeting. A projection of towns within the dues tiers was completed to evaluate the generation of enough revenue from dues for organizational needs and goals which yielded $72,000 per year. Table 4 shows the approved dues structure and projected municipalities within the tiers. Table 4: Approved Dues Schedule by Tiers Based on Population Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas Dues Tiers Established 2-7-18 Tier Population Dues tt in Tier Total from Tier Projected Municipalities within Tiers Tier 1 <5,000 $750 8 $6,000 China Grove, Cramerton, Dallas, Lake Park, Landis, Locust, Lowell, Ranlo Tier 2 50000-10,000 $1,500 3 $4,500 Bessemer City, Cherryville, Marvin Tier 3 10,001- 25,000 $2,500 6 $15,000 Belmont, Harrisburg, Mt Holly, Shelby, Stallings, Waxhaw Tier 4 25,001- 50,000 $4,000 3 $12,000 Indian Trail, Monroe, Mooresville, Statesville Tier 5 50,001 - 1000000 $5,000 1 $5,000 Gaston Co Unincorporated Tier 100,001 - 250,000 $12,000 1 $12,000 Mecklenburg Co+Towns Tier 7 >250,001 $17,500 1 $17,500 Charlotte Total Projected Dues Collected $72,000 Budget The RSPC had no funds available during FY18 until UNC Charlotte released hold on them. The RSPC notified UNC Charlotte on August 29, 2017 for the termination of the Memorandum of Understanding, Official End of Services, and a request for release of RSPC funds. It took until February 21, 2018 for UNC Charlotte to agree to release the RSPC funds of $153,798.96. The actual check releasing funds to the RSPC was dated March 27, 2018. Annual Meeting Fiscal Report - February 7, 2018 UNC Charlotte is to remit the RSPC funds of $153,798.86 to the RSPC. The outstanding invoices and encumbrances balance were $62,793.88, The RSPC projected balance for February 7, 2018 was $91,005,08 6of16 Fiscal year End Report (June 30, 2018) During the August 22, 2018 quarterly meeting, the fiscal statement by Treasurer, Franklin Gover, at the end of the fiscal year June 20, 2018, a balance of $92,801. Committees The RSPC established committees to research and develop recommendations to the organization. These ncluded: Executive Committee Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair (Rob Donham), the immediate past Chair of the Board of Directors (currently not applicable), Vice -Chairman (Kevin Krouse), Treasurer (Franklin Gover), and Secretary (Chris Costner). The Executive Committee shall meet to consider matters of a nature which cannot wait for action until the next meeting of the Board and shall have all the power and authority of the Board of Directors to act in regard to such matters. Non-profit 501c (31 Committee A Non-profit committee was formed with Rob Donham —Harrisburg, Craig Miller— City of Charlotte, Chris Costner— Monroe, and Derek Slocum —Statesville. This committee provides leadership in creating the Non-profit, evaluates and interacts with legal counsel, and executes items needed to finalize the organizational structure. New Members Committee The RSPC set up a new members committee to provide leadership and direction in seeking to grow the organization. The committee chair is Derek Slocum —Statesville with Chris Costner— Monroe, David Johnson — Mt Holly as members, and Kevin Krouse - Lowell. During the May 2, 2018 meeting, Craig Miller gave Derek a list of all the regional municipalities who are, or who will be designated as MS4 as a focus list of potential new members. Derek will contact RSPC members in proximity to the potential new member and request them to contact the potential member. Information on any potential new members, from website or email inquiries, will be forwarded to the committee. Budoet Committee A budget committee was developed with Franklin Gover -Landis (Treasurer and committee chair), David Caldwell — Mecklenburg County, and Chris Costner (Monroe). The committee is evaluating expenditures and revenue from dues to formulate the RSPC budget plans. Dues Committee During the September 21, 2017 dues committee was developed to evaluate RSPC budget and estimate expenses. Members included: Sharnelle Currence —City of Charlotte is the committee chair with members including David Caldwell — Mecklenburg County, Chad Waldrup — Belmont, Rylee Hernandez — Mooresville, Jason Cathey— Gaston County Natural Resources, and Franklin Gover— Landis. Craig Miller — City of Charlotte was available to assist the committee where needed. The dues committee developed recommendations, led discussions, and provided leadership in the development of the dues structure which was approved by members during the Annual Meeting on February 2, 2018. Key Permit -Related Accomplishments in FY18 Media Campaign The RSPC worked with The Agency for media campaign productions. Campaigns to promote awareness of regional stormwater issues using an array of marketing strategies were implemented. These included 7of16 new website development with member connectivity along with the production of radio and television commercials that can be tailored for members to use on their municipality websites. There were commercials developed which aired on television, were shown on web -based media, and were provided to RSPC membership for use within their municipalities. TV The RSPC commercial was filmed with four different water quality pollution issues as shown in Table S. A slogan within the campaign was: "If you see or smell something, say something!" The commercial can be broken into four different segments for usage in different applications and media timeframes. Table 5: RSPC Commercial Summary Part Visual Verbal 1 Stormwater drains with mud Oh no, that's going straight to our streams flowing into them 2 Person improperly disposing of Hey, isn't that illegal? paint down a stormwater drain 3 Polluted stream flow What's that smell? 4 Polluted swimming area Can't swim? That's great, Ah. (Sarcastic child comments) Report it Four-part highlight of reporting Help the environment and your community. If you see or pollution methods: smell something, report it as soon as you can. Phone, cell phone, home phone, and computer Action Arrow to click on the name of Go to Regional Stormwater .org Regional Stormwater. org The focus of the campaign was to encourage residents to take actions in preserving water quality. At the end of the four different scenarios, a four-part picture highlight: cell phone, computer, mobile phone, and home phone with encouragement to help the environment and your community by reporting pollution. If you see or smell something, report it as soon as you can by going to RegionalStormwater.org. The commercial can be found on the website at: http://reaionalstormwater.org/report-pollution/ The report pollution website page reinforces the message of the commercial and is shown in Figure 2. cis-- :pt Figure 2. Report Pollution Website Page 8of16 A summary of the overall TV media reach and Web Based TV media reach is shown in Tables 6 and 7. There were 1,438 TV Media spots which resulted in 10,618,000 impressions. The total web -based TV media impressions were 1,801,975. Therefore, making an overall TV media campaign reach of 12,4191975. Table 6: TV Media Reath Summary Public Service Date TV Platform Number of Announcement Impressions Paid Spots Bonus Spots 3/1/18-5/31/18 WCCB CW 192 107 7,292,000 3/1/18-5/31/18 GCCB McTV 445 346 2,0201100 3/1/18-5/31/18 HCCB Antenna TV 174 174 1,3051900 Total of TV Media Spots: 1,438 resulting in Total Impressions Of: 10,618,000 Table 7: Web Based TV Media Reach Summary Date Web Based Link to Media Impressions Platform https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2018/03/07/regional- 3/7/2018 WCCBCharlotte.com storm -water -partnership -water -quality/ 179,000 https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2018/04/26/water- 4/16/2018 WCCBCharlotte.com levels -rising -another -round -rain/ 179,000 Rising News https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2018/07/23/carolina- 7/23/2018 Package insight -storm -water -management/ 32,000 7/27/2018 Rising Guest https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2018/07/27/rising- 28,000 Appearance spotlight-stormwater-pollution/ https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2018/07/17/weather- 7/17/2018 WCCBCharlotte.com water -week -keeping -our -lakes -and -rivers -clean/ 179,000 3/714/16, 7/23, 7/17, and 7/27 Social media Teaser and story links above (221,892 x 5) 1,109,460 3/7, 4/16, 7/23, 7/17, and 7/27 eNewsletter Teaser and story links above (6,543 x 5)) 32,715 3/1/18-5/31/18 :15 Pre -Roll PSA Bonus:15 Spots Impressions 62,800 Web Based TV Media Reach Total Impressions 11801,975 9of16 The TV Media outreach included several highlighted articles/interviews as shown in Table 7. These provided several opportunities for stormwater outreach to the public. These included: 1) How Local Residents Can Help Preserve Water Quality March 7, 2018 by WCCB Charlotte The Five Types of Water Quality Problems You Should Report 1) Severe Streambank Erosion 2) Pollution in Storm Drains, Lakes, or Streams 3) Blockage of Storm Drains or Streams 4) Flooding of Streets and Structures 5) Erosion or Sinkholes near Storm Drainage Infrastructure 2) Water Levels Rising After Another Round Of Rain April 26, 2018 by Alexandra Elich An examination of the rising level of water in Sugar Creek. 3) Carolina Insight: Storm Water Management July 23, 2018 by Sarah Obeid Derek Slocum with the City of Statesville highlights the importance of storm water management and how it can affect your drinking water and the environment around you. 4) Rising Spotlight: Storm Water Pollution July 27, 2018 by Kristen Fisher Stormwater pollution is a big problem here in the Piedmont. City of Monroe stormwater engineer, Chris Costner, has ways on how you can keep our area waterways clean. 5) Weather Water Week: Keeping Our Lakes and Rivers Clean July 17, 2018 by Sarah Obeid Water Week has begun, and we'll be talking all things water! Our Rising meteorologist Nicole talked with Charlotte Storm Water Services about our local rivers and waterways and how to keep them clean. Radio The RSPC media campaign with The Agency included a radio campaign with air weeks of March 5`n 12`n 19`n along with April 2n1, 16`, 301n, and May 14`n. There were seven messages aired per week during the Sam to 12 midnight time slots. The net reach for the radio media campaign was 159,400 with total impressions of 270,980, Website The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas has an interactive website to further the mission of the RSPC. It includes tab headings for: • HOME o ABOUT STORM WATER o Stormwater Pollution o Impacts of Pollution o What You Can Do • REPORT POLLUTION o Provides links to each municipality for reporting pollution specific to their area which goes to each RSPC member specific web page providing direct contact information of their stormwater contact along with a button link to the municipality's website. o Reporting pollution can also be done via an interactive map on the Report Pollution page. • FOR EDUCATORS • EVENTS o Allows for listing of current and past events o Provides opportunity to set up a registration page, as shown in Figure 3. • RESOURCES • CONTACT The website includes a "Members Only" area for RSPC members interaction creating a capability for sharing of important data, BMP strategies, training, forums, and other information exchange. This area of the website requires a password to access, Registration for October 24th Te X -F F � C O Not secure � regionalstormwateror... 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Table 8: Agenda for the Aquatic Pesticides and Stormwater Management Workshop Timing Agenda Topic 8:00am Registration & light breakfast Welcome & Mecklenburg County Water Quality, Kristen O'Reilly Welcome and housekeeping 8:30am - Local surface water quality and its connection to landscaping and Stormwater Identification and Control of Invasive Aquatic Plants, Steve Hoyle 9:00am - Identification and management of invasive aquatic plants Algae and Mosquito Control for Ponds, Matthew Phillips 9:30am - Identification of plants preferred for wet ponds and Stormwater BMPs 10:00am Bathroom, coffee break and displays Management of Stormwater BMPs, Nick Finelli and Heather Davis Ordinance, enforcement inspections and maintenance 10:30a m - Detention basins, rain gardens, wet ponds and sand filters What inspectors like to see and not the 'good, bad and the ugly" 11:00am Safe Use of Aquatic Pesticides, Steve Hoyle Evaluation, Lunch Pickup, Optional Stormwater BMP Tour 11:30am Jason Jackson, Jerry Jenkins, Nick Finelli, Heather Davis Conduct an inspection of Stormwater BMPs on campus This workshop was sponsored by the following agencies: N F ,1 WATEF WLM'nnur�imr°cMou�cE I� services -^ $Idle IleivCi Sily A&T Stale Vuivxu9iy REGIONAL COOPERATIVE STORMWATER EXTENSION s PARTNERSHIP Mecklenburg Cuunly Center `F RFr' Speakers included: Kristen O'Reilly Water Quality Specialist, Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services -Water Quality Steve Hoyle Research Specialist, Aquatic and Noncropland Weed Management, NCSU (704) 432-0970@ koreillyci.charlotte.nc.us (919) 495 0899 steve hovle@ncsu.edu Matthew Senior Environmental Specialist, (704) 582-1786 Phillips Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Matthew.Phillips@mecklenburecountvnc.eov Water Services - Water Quality Nick Finelli Senior Environmental Specialist, (980) 721-9390 Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Nicholas.Finelli@mecklenburgcountvnc.gov Water Services - Permitting & Heather Davis Associate Project Manager, Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services - Permitting & Compliance (980) 721-3571 Heather. Davis @mecklen bu r¢cou ntvnc.eov Jason Jackson Stormwater Controls Inspector, (704) 336-7272 Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm jdiackson@ci.charlotte.nc.us Water Services -Water Quality Jerry Jenkins Stormwater Controls Inspector, (980) 406-8925 Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm jljenkins@ci.charlotte.nc.us Water Services -Water Qualitv BMP Tours: The conference also included tours of the BMPs at Central Piedmont Community College. • Jerry Jenkins, Jason Jackson and Nick Finelli led BMP tours with about 25 people. • Jason Jackson provided a tour of the rain garden. Credits: The majority of attendees (48%) were seeking certification for the aquatic pesticide license as shown in Table 9. The types of certifications and licenses included: • Pesticide Licenses: Nelson o A, D, N or X. (Aquatics, Dealer, Demonstration/ Research, Priv. Applicators) • Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for Engineering • NC Landscape Contractors License Credits Table 9: Summary of Credits Evaluation Respondents Certifications FY18 Aquatic Pesticide License 48% NCSU BMP Certification 22% 13 of 16 Outreach Displays There were six outreach displays located within the area for breaks and lunches. These included: i, Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas included an interactive spinning wheel game to test the participant's knowledge of stormwater issues. 2. Mecklenburg County Extension 3. NCSU-Live Invasive Plants and ID Display 4. CPCC Horticulture Technology and Turfgrass Management Program 5. CMSWS— CharlotteMecklenburgStormwaterServices 6. Carolina Green Industry Network Distribution of Educational Materials The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas display included an interactive spinning wheel game to test the participant's knowledge of stormwater issues. It was instrumental in reaching out to the Aquatics Pesticide Workshop general public in discussing and sharing about stormwater issues. There were approximately 50* individuals who participated in the educational game and discussed stormwater issues with the local RSPC members. Registration There were 104 people who registered for the Aquatic Pesticide and Stormwater Management Workshop with 99 attendees. The registrations were paid by 77 attendees and 25 attendees were free including seven speakers, NCDA Inspector, seven planning committee members, nine Central Piedmont Community College students, and one Charlotte Mecklenburg Stormwater Services Water Quality Staff. The category of attendees showed the participants were 40% municipal and government agencies, with lawn care companies at 33%9 Marketing: There were a variety of strategies used to announce the Aquatic Pesticide and Stormwater Management conference as shown in Table 10, Table 10: Announcements and Mailings for FY18 Type Audience Focus Two mailings — Flyer and Postcard Aquatic pesticide license holders in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Post Mail Iredell and Lincoln Counties Charlotte Mecklenburg Stormwater Services list of 30+ BMP contractors Golf courses within 30 miles of Charlotte Websites Charlotte MecklenburgStormwaterServices— sliderforOctoberonhomepage and webpage NCDA website RSWP and UNC Charlotte Emails CGIN Robert Sherill, Charlotte's Landscape Management David Caldwell to various County depts. and Towns Stormwater Operations, Environmental Health Vector Control, Parks and Rec— City of Charlotte Stormwater Staff Egov list of landscapers (8,000 in FY18) 14 of 16 Learning from Marketing It was determined by a survey questions during registration that the best way to reach our audience was through emails and flyers as shown in Table 11. Table AP now registrants learned out the workshop Eventbrite Question - HoWd you learn about the workshop? Email 35 Mailer/ Flyer 30 CMSWS website 4 CGIN 2 Contractors breakfast 2 Internet search 1 Diversity initiative 1 Friend 1 Upcoming Tech Talk Training Workshop The RSPC will be holding a Tech Talk, "GIS Mapping for Stormwater Applications" on October 24, 2018 at the Mecklenburg County Offices located at 2145 Suttle Avenue, Charlotte NC. Presentations will include: 1) GIS Applications Supporting Storm Water and Water Quality By James Scanlon, Mecklenburg County GIS 1) Leveraging ArcGIS Applications to Enhance Municipal Stormwater Management By Neal Banerjee, ESP Associates, Inc Water Resources 3) Collection of Storm Water Data Using Mobile Operating Systems By Josh DeMaury, Mecklenburg County Storm Water SCAW WA-WEASC Stormwater Lunch and Learn The RSPC has developed training opportunities in collaboration with South Carolina American Water Works Association —Water Environment Association of SC (SCAWWA-WEASC) Stormwater through a sponsorship of six Lunch and Learn events. These events will be attended by stormwater professionals from both NC and SC with meaningful training and offering of Professional Development Hours. Schedule: • August 24th, Columbia, SC-12-2pm. o SC Changes to the 2018 Stormwater Construction General Permit • Nov 2nd, Cayce, SC • 1" quarter of 2019, Rock Hill, SC Membership Flyer A flyer to highlight the actions of the RSPC was developed during FY17-18. It is shown in Figure 4. There will be an updated version in FY19. 15 of 16 RSP PARTNERS Belmont Bessemer City Charlotte Cherryvllle China Grove Cramenon Dallas Gaston County Harrisburg Indian Trail Lake Park Landis Locust Lowell Marvin Mecklenburg County Monroe Mooresville Mount Holly Ranlo Shelby Stallings Statesville Waahaw RSP facilitated by: Rising Solutions, PLLC Contact Regina Guyer rgee512@gmall.com 704-701-2270 OR Karyn Wlltlamson-Curia kwi1113333 @yahoo.com 980,275.3773 Visit RSP Websl[e: www. regionalstormwatecarg REGIONAL STORMWATER PARTNERSHIP The Regional stormwater Partnership (RSPJ Is a forum for stormwater professionals to work collaboratively on local stormwater issues. The RSP Is currently composed of municipalities that provide education and outreach activitles as part of their Clean Water Act stormwater permit requirements. Outreach and Education Campaigns to promote awareness of regional stormwater Issues using an array of marketing strategies: new website development with member connectivity, regional radio and television ads that can be tailored for each member's use. Grants Dissemination of grant information to members. Assistance with grant applications. stormwater 101 for Elected Officials Seminar focusing on the importance of stormwater management and the role that local officials play In complying with state -mandated stormwater regulations. Tech Talks Workshops and seminars for members that focus on topics related to stormwater, stormwater management, and water quality. What can the RSP do For you? • Offer an opportunity to Interact and solicit advice on Issues that are Important to our local area. ♦ Help you to keep up to date on grant opportunities with a synergistic capability for applications. • Offer use of educational outreach materials. • Connectyour municipality to our RSP educational website. • Offer a forum to share ideas and take part In best management practices. ♦ Provide an environment of communication between municipalities and local officials. • Establish a strong network of stormwater professionals in the Carolinas. • Participation In the RSP will allow your municipality to take credit for local stormwater initiatives completed by the RSP and aide in individual stormwater permit compliance . Figure 4: Past Example of RSPC Membership Flyer Two vE RS UTILITIES We are TRU to our customers) Topic Presented: Presented By: i7tilities Maintenance Division Safety Training Record Municipal Stormwater Pollution Prevention ocGood Houselceeping—Annual Training Robert Cloninger Date Presented: December 13, 2017 The following employees have successfully comprehended this presentation and agree to follow proper procedures/policies mentioned therein, Name Si afore Date Alexander, Paul — ( _ Barnes, David I Z- 13 1 Baucom, Chris Bay, Wayne Berry, Charlie Bradley, Seth _ Brown, Chris ��� / Z_ /11-1' 7 Bumgardner, Jeremy Z 13-147 Cabe, Louis a 13 _ 11 Cahoon, Marls Carpenter, Adam Q✓ _ 1 - l Cools, Ron en �da /2 -( - Dellinger, Jacob Ellison, Richard Evans, Dexter z- / 3 - / % Falls, Chris Graham, Micheal Griffin, Marls Hall, Tima- Harper, CJ Hart, Brian Z. - 15_ -t Hastings, Sterling 1 _/ Helm, Dylan Johnson, Greg 12 Keeter, George UMTSPTY-0I01.002A Revision # 1 Effective Date: 9/9/08 Revision Date: 0942-12 Related Procedure: UMTSFTY-0100.002 Name Sign ture Date King, Terry !' . 1 Kirkpatrick, Shawn Langley, Johnny 42�- McCleave, Dlandofill Mooney, Johnny 3 /7 Moose, Marvin Murray, Tim�•- Newton, Ian Pearson, Justin Petty, John Philbeck, Brandon Phillips, Chad Potocki, Brian Rivera, Luis Quinn, Roy Sherer, Derrick 1 - 13~ 1 Singleton, Mathew i (2, fig, I? 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Wray, Bobby Cabe, Keith 4 Greene, Terry Hendricks, Jackie E(llt` __/3- o/ Rector, Steven Turner, Robert These employees have been properly trained in the above topic presented: Related Procedure: IIMTSFTY-0100.002 Revision Date: 09�12u12 P ulblliic Wok3ks Division Ml onth➢y Safety Training fleeting January 12, 2018 IIopic: The lEyedeology of Safety (]Eye PRgotection)oVp 5 t NAME SIGNATURE Avery,Gar Z' - Badger, Zac Bright, James Carpenter, Will Cloninger, Robert Collins, James Creighton, Cod Dellinger, Dustin Dunn Jacob Elliott, Lamont Elmore, Mike 4044 Estridge, Stephen Evatt, Adam Gill, Bobby M��Z� Gilliland, Kenneth Zz Greenwood, Chris Harris, Jays Hege, Patrick (4al Huss Matt �tg lLmibDic Warrlio D)iviSiOR ontinlly Safety Training Meeting Jannumey 12, 2018 7[ oinie: i Hne myedeomogy of Saffety knye rrotectioa) NAME SIGNATURE Jones, Tim June Charles - Kirkland Robert Leatherman Stacy Lineman, Jimmy Lipscomb, JamesLove, Donnie dZim Marlowe, Alan McMillan, Hue Moore, Justin Myers, Brandon Norman, Scott _ _ Norris, Bryan I d`� 7 Pack Bucky Parker, Kenny James Plemmons, Greg Reynolds, Robinson, Billy Sadler, George Schneider John Public Wodo Divisioia onthiy Safety Training Ivi[ectAng January 12, 2018 )(ogniec AIne nyedeollogy of Saffety QICye riroteefiionn) 6MAM E SXGWATURE Shannon, Steve �' ` �•���1 J." r' ' Sheffield, Robert Spencer, Dustin Spirlin, Danny G -� Starr Janathan1� l Stroud Edward Thompson, Adam Thompson, Joe Thompson, Jordan 1 Watts, Colby r