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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) Stormwater Management Program Assessment 512 N.Salisbury Street , Raleigh NC 27604 Contained In this Report - Permit Number :NCS000427 Permit Number:NCS000427 County:Wake RaleighRegion: Town of Cary 2014 Report Number:NCS000427_2014 Background Information SW100010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION SW100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage Town of Cary SW100060 Jurisdictional Area (square miles) 55 SW100070 Population Permanent 143,000 Comments:estimate based on certificates of occupancy issued by town SW100080 Population Seasonal (if available) 0 SW100110 RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION SW100120 Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles) 55 SW100130 River Basin(s) Neuse and Cape Fear SW100150 Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities SW100160 Residential 49.7 SW100170 Commercial 10.1 SW100180 Industrial 2 SW100190 Open Space 38.2 SW100210 Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels? Yes SW100220 Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located? Yes SW100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 3Page Number: SW100270 "Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. Storm water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water resources they are intended to protect. If you haven't done so already, collect information on your city's receiving waters and what pollutants and sources are impacting those waters. You should also know the various uses of your receiving waters so you can design a program to protect those uses. Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. " SW100280 River Basin SW100283 Program 1 SW100290 Receiving Stream Name Swift Creek SW100300 Stream Segment 27-43-(1) SW100310 Water Quality Classification WS-III NSW SW100320 Use Support Rating SW100325 TMDL Yes Comments:WQRP submitted to DWQ and approved. SW100331 Program 2 SW100332 Receiving Stream Name White Oak Creek SW100333 Stream Segment 16-41-6-(0.3) SW100334 Water Quality Classification WS-IV NSW SW100335 Use Support Rating SW100336 TMDL Yes Comments:Jordan Lake TMDL - Program for Existing Uses phase 1, Riparian Buffer Rule and New Development Rules adopted into ordinance SW100337 Program 3 SW100338 Receiving Stream Name Turkey Creek SW100339 Stream Segment 27-22-3 4Page Number: SW10033A Water Quality Classification C NSW SW10033B Use Support Rating SW10033C TMDL No SW10033D Program 4 SW100400 Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4 jurisdictional area. Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map. Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an unnamed tributary to the nearest named downstream receiving water body. SW10033E Receiving Stream Name Walnut Creek SW10033F Stream Segment 27-34-(1) SW10033G Water Quality Classification C NSW SW10033H Use Support Rating SW10033I TMDL No SW100340 Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy Yes Comments:Jordan Lake TMDL and Neuse Rules SW100350 Local Water Supply Watershed Program Yes Comments:Ordinance adopted in 1993 (Jordan and Swift) and Swift Creek Land Management Plan SW100360 Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program Yes Comments:Local Program since 1985, Plan reviewer/supervisor and two field inspectors SW100370 CAMA Land Use Plan No SW100440 River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm SW100450 Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html SW100460 Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html SW100470 Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.html SW100480 303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.html 5Page Number: SW100490 CO-PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co-permitting) SW100500 Do you co-permit with a permitted Phase I entity? No SW100510 If so, provide the name of that entity: SW100550 Other Entity NA SW100560 Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees? No SW100570 RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS SW100580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations? No SW100590 If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing SW100600 Name of Entity NA SW100610 Element they will implement NA SW100620 Contact Person NA SW100630 Contact Address NA SW100640 Contact Telephone Number NA SW100650 Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? Yes SW100660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS SW100700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee NCS000427 SW100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION SW100930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. SW100940 Name Charles Brown SW100950 Title Stormwater Program Analyst 6Page Number: SW100960 Street Address 316 N Academy St SW100970 PO Box 8005 SW100980 City Cary SW100990 State NC SW101000 Zip 27513 SW101010 Telephone 919-469-4038 SW101020 Fax 919-460-4935 SW101030 E-Mail charles.brown@townofcary.org SW101040 "Permittee's Website" www.townofcary.org SW101050 BMPs SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs? No SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs? No SW101080 If yes, please provide a BMP description, measurable goal, and implementation schedule for each new or amended BMP. If further space is needed, attach additional sheets. 7Page Number: Information specifically regarding the permit SW101460 Permitting Information SW101490 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization? Yes 8Page Number: Co-Permitting Information SW101570 Contract Operations SW101630 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations (i.e., Transit Authorities, Pesticide Application, Construction Projects, Street Washing, Maintenance of right-a-ways, GIS Mapping, Monitoring, Stream Restorations, Litter or Solid Waste Pickup, Recycling, Household Waste)? Yes Comments:CTRAN local transportation; street sweeping, right of way maintenance (including pesticide application) are contracted through Public Works Facilities 9Page Number: Public Education and Outreach SW101690 Public Education and Outreach SW101700 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant storm water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target audiences were selected? Yes SW101720 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's public education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue? Yes SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'ls outreach program (i.e., how the permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become involved in the storm water program? Yes SW101750 Has the permittee develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups? Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on state-supplied Public Education and Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program. Yes SW101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics: SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste Yes SW101780 Pet Waste Yes SW101790 Septic Systems Yes SW101800 Lawn and Gardening Yes SW101810 Vehicle Washing Yes SW101820 Erosion Yes SW101830 Stream Buffers Yes SW101840 Flooding Yes 10Page Number: SW101850 Litter Yes SW101860 List any additional topics not identified above. None SW101870 Does the permitteenulls outreach program include: SW101880 Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs? Yes Comments:BUD Newsletter SW101890 Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information booth at festivals and fairs)? Yes Comments:Lazy Days (Our Town Section), Spring Days (Earth Day Section), Ritmo Latino Festival amd Diwali Festival (Indian) SW101900 Distributing printed educational material to business / industry? Yes Comments:Submitted letters to restaurants in cary along with information and handouts SW101910 Presentations to local community groups? Yes Comments:Worked with Black Creek Watershed Association SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools? Yes Comments:Presented at Mills Park Middle School 7th Grade Science classes (600+), Science Night at East Cary Middle (Presentation with discussion on water quality) (100+), Reedy Creek Middle Career Fair (8th Grade) SW101930 Local TV or radio spots? Yes Comments:CWEP (Clean Water Education Partnership) had radio and tv campaign along with spots in movie theaters SW101940 Print Media - Ads / Articles / Newsletters? Yes Comments:4 spots in Cary News on stormwater issues (Household Hazardous Waste, Stream Buffers, Leaf Collection, Yard Maintenance) SW101950 Posters? Not Applicable SW101960 Storm drain stenciling Yes Comments:Stenciling of approximately 5 sq miles - Moving program to decals that are glued on frame that provides more information on stormwater and reporting of illegal discharges 11Page Number: SW101970 Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)? Yes Comments:Big Sweep and Spruce Program with Public Works; Adpot a spot SW101980 Workshops Yes Comments:Contractor open house for erosion control program done annually; Permitting for projects with DENR and USACE on 401/404 permitting and buffer impacts SW101990 Stream basin signage? Not Applicable SW102000 Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program staff? Yes Comments:Webpage maintained by group with changes updated as needed SW102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program staff? Yes Comments:Staff person is able to change information on website as needed to be updated SW102060 Classroom Outreach SW102070 The number of educational materials distributed to schools. 650 Comments:In class presentation and field visit with each class; handouts provided for students during field visit SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal-sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 3 Comments:Mills Park Middle, East Cary Middle, Reedy Creek Middle SW102090 The number of students that participate in municipal-sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 650 Comments:Handouts provided during school presentations SW102100 The number of workshops held for teachers. 1 Comments:Provided workshop on water quality to Kingswood Elementary concerning water quality and drinking water SW102110 The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in storm water education. 0 SW102120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum. 0 Comments:Unkown; Common Core requires water quality education in the classroom as part of the curiculum 12Page Number: SW102130 Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamphlets SW102150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings. 4 Comments:Lazy Days, Spring Days, Ritmo Festival, Diwali Festival SW102160 The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet. 2000+ Comments:There were larger amounts of people at festivals but this is based on amount of materials handed out (key chains, flashlights, etc. SW102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm-water-related information. 6000 Comments:Block leader programs to existing houses. Part of the water conservation programs SW102180 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages. 0 Comments:No billboards allowed in cary SW102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings. 6 Comments:Schools- Mills park, Reedy Creek Middle Schools, Festivals provide outreach materials SW102200 Commercial Outreach SW102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators. 312 Comments:Letters sent to restaurants with Fact sheet and IDDE handout SW102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program. 0 SW102310 Pet Waste Management SW102320 The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods. 5 Comments:Placed in parks by facilities SW102330 The number of dog-walking designated areas in parks. 1 Comments:Dog Park on Maynard Rd adjacent to Skate Park SW102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores. 0 SW102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners. 0 SW102360 Promotional Giveaways 13Page Number: SW102370 The number of items given out. 3000 SW102380 The number of events attended (to give out items). 5 SW102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses). 1 SW102400 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste SW102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days. 365 SW102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners. 6000 SW102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses. 0 SW102440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged SW102450 The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages. 1 SW102460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages. 1 SW102470 The number of partnerships established with minority organizations. 2 SW102480 The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods. Unknown Comments:They receive utility inserts through BUD, also have Ritmo festival for hispanic community, We also have CWEP do radio and tv for hispanic SW102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods. 2 SW102540 Using the Media SW102550 The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV. 517/384/1120 Comments:517 tv spots run and 384 radio spots run, 1120 spots run on cinema screen before movie SW102560 The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising. 4 Comments:4 items run in newspaper annually SW102570 The number of stormwater related articles published. 0 14Page Number: SW102580 Water Conservation for Home Owners SW102590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities. 1 SW102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bills. Monthly Comments:Stormwater information distributed through BUD but also water conservation done on a monthly basis- reaches around 50,000 inserts per month and 1,200 placed at town facilities and 5,200 on email lists SW102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is delivered. Biennial survey 15Page Number: Public Involvement and Participation SW102620 Public Involvement and Participation SW102630 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW102640 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnic and economic groups engaged? Yes SW102650 Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups, including commercial and industrial businesses, trade associations, environmental groups, homeowners associations, and educational organizations, among others. SW102660 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types of public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to educate local community groups? Yes SW102670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program through: SW102680 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings? Yes SW102690 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)? Yes SW102700 Stream clean-up events? Yes SW102710 Adopt-a-stream, Adopt-a-drain, Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail program? Yes SW102720 Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs? Not Applicable SW102730 A stormwater hotline? Yes SW102740 Volunteer monitoring programs? Yes SW102750 Storm drain stenciling? Yes SW102760 Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program? Yes SW102770 Regional workshops? Yes 16Page Number: SW102780 Telephone/Web/Mall surveys? Yes SW102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program? Yes SW102830 Adopt-A-Stream Program SW102840 The number of participants in Adopt-A-Stream, Adopt-a-drain, Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail programs. 295 Comments:List from coordinator for wake county big sweep SW102850 The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt-A-Stream, Adopt-a-drain, Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail volunteers (in tons). 3,765 SW102860 Surveys SW102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys. 0 SW102880 The number of completed surveys. 0 SW102890 Hotlines SW102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s). 116 Comments:reported to hotline and complaints from citizens complaint database SW102910 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls. 116 Comments:Site meetings or phone- most were for technical assistance, complaint or information SW102920 Reforestation Programs SW102930 The number of volunteer tree planters. 113 SW102940 The number of trees planted. 28 SW102950 The number of acres planted with trees. Unknown SW102960 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings SW102970 The number of meetings held. 1 Comments:Flood plain mapping Chatham County 17Page Number: SW102980 The number of attendees. 5 SW102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings. 0 SW103000 Storm Drain Stenciling SW103010 The percent of drains stenciled. 2 SW103020 The number of stenciling volunteers. 6 SW103030 The number of drains stenciled. 166 SW103040 Stream Cleanup SW103050 The number of stream cleanups. 2 Comments:Black Creek, Bond Park Lake SW103060 The number of cleanup participants. 35 SW103070 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons). 1 SW103080 The number of stream miles cleaned. 2 SW103090 Volunteer Monitoring SW103100 The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs. 1 Comments:Black Creek Watershed monitoring (flow) SW103110 The frequency of monitoring in the watershed (D-Daily, W-Weekly, B-Bimonthly, M-Monthly, Q-Quarterly and A-annually). m SW103120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed. 2 SW103130 The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held. 0 SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers. 0 SW103150 Wetland Plantings 18Page Number: SW103160 The acres of land planted. 0 SW103170 The number of volunteers that participated in planting. 0 SW103180 The number of planting events held. 0 19Page Number: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination SW103200 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW103210 Stormwater Map SW103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters? Yes Comments:Finalized in 2011 and has updates done as new systems are added. Required to be survey quality with elevations. SW103260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas? Yes SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams? Yes SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls? Yes SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls. 2500 SW103300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes? Yes SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural BMPs? Yes SW103320 Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs? 905 SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete. 100 SW103340 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory mechanism) the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the permittee chose that mechanism? Yes Comments:LDO has illegal discharge ordinance SW103350 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance (or other regulatory mechanism) is implemented? Yes Comments:Enforemcent procedure is part of the ordinance 20Page Number: SW103360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit discharges to the permittee's system, including discharges from illegal dumping and spills? Yes SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls and, at a minimum, must address the following: SW103380 Procedures for locating priority areas. SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge, including the specific techniques permittee will use to detect the location of the source. SW103400 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge. SW103410 Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. SW103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of pollutants to the permitteenulls small MS4: Yes SW103430 landscape irrigation; SW103440 water line flushing; SW103450 diverted stream flows; SW103460 uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; SW103470 discharges from potable water sources; SW103480 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential); SW103490 springs; SW103500 footing drains; SW103510 residential and charity car washing; SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; SW103530 rising groundwaters; SW103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater; SW103550 foundation drains; SW103560 irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200); SW103570 water from crawl space pumps; SW103580 lawn watering; SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; SW103600 street wash water; 21Page Number: SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting. SW103620 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non-storm water discharges that will not be addressed as illicit discharges. SW103630 These non-storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available to the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing these discharges to the permittee's MS4 (e.g., activity with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs). SW103640 Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on discharges and a provision prohibiting any individual non-storm water discharge that is determined to be contributing significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4? Yes SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste? Yes Comments:Use outreach through CWEP, BUD and Cary News annually SW103700 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges? Yes Comments:On website and on BUD publications; now on decals for stormdrain markers SW103710 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system? Yes Comments:Public works tracks through work order numbers; stormwater staff through complaints database and mapinfo SW103720 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program? Yes SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other educational material development and distribution? Yes Comments:Website information, BUD newsletter, Cary News, CWEP outreach, block leader program SW103740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with the Health Department? Yes Comments:We have a list of addresses that have septic and if they are failing they will hook up to sanitary or if they rehab the house with plumbing then it will require connection SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets and outfalls? Yes SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illicit discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers? Yes Comments:Smoke testing program with public works 22Page Number: SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer system? Yes SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program? Yes SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections SW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection. 72 miles of line SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens. 0 SW103880 The number of illicit connections found. 333 Comments:Issues found most were caps and adapters with some manhole rings and seals, both homeowner and town issues SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 2 Comments:stormwater connections tied into sanitary sewer SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals. 0 SW103910 Illegal Dumping SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens. 1 Comments:SWM investigated one site for construction materials on property SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps. 0 SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit-out clean-ups completed. 0 SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections SW103980 The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed. 0 Comments:No industrial stormwater program. Phase II community SW103990 The number of high-risk connections prioritized. 0 SW104000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses. 0 23Page Number: SW104010 The number of illicit connections found. 0 SW104020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW104030 Recreational Sewage SW104040 The number of pump-out stations. 0 SW104050 The number of no-discharge areas created. 0 SW104060 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives. 0 SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping. 0 SW104080 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action. 0 SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) SW104100 The number of overflows reported. 29 SW104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections. 29 SW104120 The number of sites repaired. 29 SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System SW104140 The number of rerouted connections. 0 SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed. 189 SW104160 The number of unwarranted connections reported. 0 SW104170 The number of unwarranted connections found. 0 SW104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced. 0 24Page Number: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104200 Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development? (If no, go to SW104220) Not Applicable SW104210 If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development, than the NCDENR Division of Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively meets the requirements of the Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities disturbing one or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development. SW104220 Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for private development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300) Not Applicable SW104230 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control permit, issued by local government? Not Applicable SW104250 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local government? Not Applicable SW104260 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee report unresolved concerns to the local government? Not Applicable SW104270 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee maintain a record of unresolved concerns reported to the local government? Not Applicable SW104300 Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment Control Program for private development? (If no go to SW104450) Yes SW104310 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW104320 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory mechanism) the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and why the permittee chose that mechanism? Yes SW104330 If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a schedule to do so. SW104340 Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre-construction site plans, which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts? Yes 25Page Number: SW104350 The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee will identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated number and percentage of sites that will have pre-construction site plans reviewed. SW104360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with the permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance? Yes SW104370 The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permittee will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non-monetary penalties (such a stop work orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance. SW104380 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection? Yes SW104430 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water quality impacts? Yes Comments:Delegated local program LDO requirments implementation of the SPCA. SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program 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 impacts to water quality? Not Applicable Comments:This is a requirement of the NPDES Phase II general construction permit and handled by the Division of Water Resources SW104450 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems? Yes Comments:website has number SW104460 Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program. Publicize the procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other timely follow-up action. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph. SW104470 Staff Training and Certification SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff. 2 Comments:Annual meeting by Sedimentation Committee with the state; 3 staff are certified stormwater inspectors SW104490 The number of trained staff inspectors. 3 SW104500 The number of certified staff inspectors. 3 26Page Number: SW104510 The number of certified contractors by permittee. 0 Comments:We do not have a certification program SW104520 Inspection and Enforcement SW104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre. 76 SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken. 35 27Page Number: Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104890 Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104900 Does the Stormwater Management Plan summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW104910 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects? Yes Comments:LDO in chapters 4 and 7 have post construction requirements SW104920 The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ prior to implementation. The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will review performance under the ordinance(s). The reviews will occur, at a minimum, every five years. Regulated public entities without ordinance making powers must demonstrate similar actions taken in their post construction stormwater management program to meet the minimum measure requirements. SW104930 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) of BMPs? Yes Comments:Chapter 4.4.6 Watershed Overlay has requirements for inspection and maintenance SW104940 Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement between the permittee and another party, such as the post-development landowners or regional authorities. Yes Comments:Town of Cary requires paperwork to ensure compliance and maintenance of bmps. SW105000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable? Not Applicable SW105010 Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following: SW105020 Bioretention basins? Yes SW105030 Alternative pavers? Yes SW105040 Buffer zones? Yes SW105050 Dry ponds? Yes SW105060 Wet ponds? Yes SW105070 Alternatives to curb and gutter? Yes 28Page Number: SW105080 Grass swales? Yes SW105090 Grassed filter strips? Yes SW105100 Green parking lots? Yes SW105110 In-line storage systems? Yes SW105120 Infiltration basins? Yes SW105130 Infiltration trenches? Not Applicable SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets? Yes SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets? Not Applicable SW105160 On-lot treatment? Yes SW105170 Open space design? Yes SW105180 Sand and organic filters? Yes SW105190 Porous pavement? Yes SW105200 Stormwater wetlands? Yes SW105210 Urban forestry? Not Applicable SW105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department, ensure proper operation and maintenance of on-site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater? Not Applicable SW105230 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders? Yes SW105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance 29Page Number: SW105270 Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified professional? Yes SW105280 The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities. 805 SW105290 The number of problems that were identified and remedied. 25 SW105300 New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary SW105310 The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post-construction stormwater control. 100 Comments:BMPS on the ground that have been finalized but not had annual inspection required. SW105550 Evaluation of Post-construction Stormwater Management Program Measures SW105560 Model Practices: For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to the post-construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater management program, does the permittee's Post-construction Stormwater Management Program equal or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model practices: SW105570 Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopment projects as either a low density project or a high density project? Yes SW105580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria: Yes SW105590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built-upon area; and, SW105600 Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable? SW105610 Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements: Yes SW105620 The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre-development and post-development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw-down time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours; SW105630 All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids; and SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c); SW105650 Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans? Yes SW105660 Are all built-upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters? Yes 30Page Number: SW105670 Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a comprehensive watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post-construction stormwater management? Yes Comments:Chapter 4.4.6 of the LDO SW105680 Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post-construction stormwater management model practices identified in (a). The programs are: the Water Supply Watershed protection programs for WS-I – WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters management strategies, the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy, the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program. SW105690 A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, use the model ordinance developed by the Commission, design its own post-construction practices based on the Division’s guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or incorporate the post-construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post-construction stormwater management. SW105700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices selected do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature? Not Applicable SW105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters SW105720 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected? Yes SW105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients) management program in the Post-construction Stormwater Management Program? Yes SW105740 In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement. 31Page Number: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping SW105760 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee’s municipal operations that are impacted by this operation and maintenance program? Yes SW105780 The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee owns or operates that are subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee’s MS4, including the permit number and certificate of coverage number for each facility. SW105790 Municipal Operations include: SW105800 Transfer Station Yes SW105810 Fleet Maintenance Yes SW105820 Airport No SW105830 Animal Shelters No SW105840 Waste Water Treatment Plan Yes SW105850 Water Plants Yes SW105860 Construction Debris Site No SW105870 Transit Authority Yes SW105880 Public Works Operations No SW105890 Prisons No SW105900 Emergency Service Facilities No 32Page Number: SW105910 Fire Stations Yes SW105920 Landfills No SW105930 Schools No SW105940 Parks Yes SW105950 Waste Recycling Centers Yes SW105960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations Yes SW105970 Vehicle Wash Operations Yes SW105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations Yes SW105990 Other: N/A SW106000 In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping procedures, does the Stormwater Management Program describe any government employee training program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and storm water system maintenance? Not Applicable SW106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the permittee plans to use? Yes SW106030 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the permittee’s MS4? Yes SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee’s procedures for the proper disposal of waste removed from the permittee’s MS4 and the permittee’s municipal operations, including dredge spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris? Yes SW106110 Industrial Activities SW106120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater permit owned and operated by the permittee? Not Applicable Comments:We are a phase II community 33Page Number: SW106130 Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, the timeliness of any monitoring reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actions at the facilities. Not Applicable Comments:We are a phase II community, but facilities are audited and recommendations are made and corrections put in place SW106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program? Yes Comments:We recycle oil at fleet maintenance and also have curb side pick up of oil for residents SW106170 Does the permittee have a street sweeping program? Yes Comments:We do residential neighborhoods quarterly(more during leaf pickup) major roads monthly, downtowna and public parking lots weekly SW106180 Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches? Yes Comments:Areas of town are inspected prior to rain events to see if catch basins are needed to be cleaned, also dry weather screening looks at catch basins that are above outfalls and addressed as needed SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs? Yes Comments:Training provided SW106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities? Yes Comments:Stormwater specialist in PW has information stored at facilities and in trucks SW106210 City Facilities Inspections SW106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas? Yes Comments:Inspected daily by attendent, weekly by fleet, monthly by Stormwater Specialist SW106230 Does the permittee inspect material storage areas (i.e., storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals)? Yes Comments:Monthly by Stormwater Specialist and annually during audit SW106240 Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls? Yes Comments:At the facilities outfalls are inspected during audits; reports from WWTP are done by the facility SW106250 Does the permittee inspect culverts? Yes Comments:Culverts are inspected in areas where high flows are an issue to ensure free flow 34Page Number: SW106260 Does the permittee inspect swales/ditchs? Yes Comments:As needed or complaint SW106270 Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates? Yes Comments:This is complaint driven inspections with some areas inspected ahead of rain events SW106280 Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes? Yes Comments:As needed basis if issues arise SW106290 Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers? Yes Comments:Sites are audited annually with report and follow up if needed to address comments SW106300 Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds? Not Applicable SW106310 Does the permittee inspect parking lots? Yes Comments:Inspected daily by park attendents or park staff SW106320 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces? Yes Comments:Inspected daily by staff or attendent SW106330 The number of inspections conducted. 365 Comments:Daily by park attendents, monthly by building mechanics, quarterly by expeditors and annually by safety officer and 2 times per year by stormwater specialist SW106400 Automobile Maintenance SW106410 The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities. 8 SW106420 The number of sites rewarded as being a “clean site” under a rewards program. 0 SW106430 The number of spills reported. 1 SW106440 The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile-related businesses. 0 SW106450 Hazardous Materials Storage 35Page Number: SW106460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials. 8 Comments:Operations/2 WWTP and 1 WTP/ USA Baseball/ Wakemed Soccer/ Middle Creek/ Bond Park SW106470 The number of regularly inspected storage units. 8 Comments:annual inspections SW106480 The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance. 65 SW106490 Illegal Dumping SW106500 The number of “no dumping” signs posted. 1 Comments:Lexie Lane next to Dixon site SW106510 The number of educational materials distributed. 0 SW106520 The number of reports of illegal dumping received. 1 Comments:Construction materials SW106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit-outs cleaned up. 0 SW106540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots. 0 SW106550 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping. 0 SW106560 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs. 0 SW106580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest management techniques. 0 SW106590 The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care. 0 SW106610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management. 38 SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning SW106630 The number of parking lots. 44 36Page Number: SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings. 44 Comments:lots around town hall swept weekly, parking deck cleaned quarterly and others 2 times per year SW106650 Pet Waste SW106660 The number of dog parks. 1 SW106670 The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed 6 Comments:6 maintained by town, others are maintained around town by HOA and private propterty SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed. 700 Comments:leaflets put out twice per year SW106690 Road Salt Application and Storage SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program. 3 SW106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application. 112 SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons). 750 SW106730 The quantity of alternative products used (in tons). 1200/1800/3650 Comments:screenings applied 1200 tons and mix applied 1800 tons, 3650 ponds of icemelt SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention SW106810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities. 4 Comments:Vehicle leak detection on gas tanks and pumps SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and other equipment. 3 Comments:pumps for fuel tested annually SW106830 The number of personnel trained in spill response. 65 SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high-risk facilities. 1 37Page Number: SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 8 Comments:fleet personnel handed information SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly. 0 Comments:Reactive approach to clean outfalls other than issues noted during dry weather screening SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly. 2 SW106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons). Unknown Comments:records are not kept on the amount SW106900 Used Oil Recycling SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations. 4609 Comments:3293 by fleet and household 1316 gallons SW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations. 1 SW106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 8 SW106940 Vehicle Washing SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas. 2 Comments:Operations and Dixon Ave sites 38Page Number: Program Accomplishments SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s). 8 SW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year. 0 SW107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater management program for the reporting year. $2,660,000 Comments:This includes salaries, benefits (health care, auto, etc) to perform the storm management program SW107010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned. 6 SW107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active. 7 SW107030 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed. 8 SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year. $710,000 39Page Number: Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority SW107050 Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority SW107060 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Adopted SW107070 Erosion & Sediment Control Adopted SW107080 Post-Development Stormwater Management Adopted SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance Adopted SW107100 Unified Development Ordinance Adopted SW107110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance Adopted SW107120 Other: Not Applicable SW107130 Other: Not Applicable SW107140 Other: Not Applicable 40Page Number: