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North Cardina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
April 24, 2013
Daryl M. Hammock, PE
Water Quality and Environmental Permitting Manager
City of Charlotte Stormwater
600 E. 4th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Dear Mr. Hammock;
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MAY 022013
Natural ResoUrCP,SESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
John Skvarla
Secretary
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000240
In accordance with your request to make minor changes to your NPDES Permit, NCS000240, we
are forwarding herewith the revised NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .l and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina
and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
'Phis permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required
by the by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mike Randall at
mike.randal 1@,ncdenr.gov or by telephone number 919-807-6374.
Sincerely,
for Charles Wakild, P. E.
D i rector
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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO. NCS000240
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of Charlotte
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system located
within the City of Charlotte's corporate limits to receiving waters of the State, within the Catawba and
Yadkin -Pee Dee River basins in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, 111, W, V, VI, VII and VIII hereof.
In addition, the City of Charlotte, is hereby authorized to operate, administer, and enforce Construction
Site Runoff Control and Post Construction Site Runoff Control Programs as required and specified by
this permit within the City's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) area.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 2013.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2018.
Revised April 24, 2013, and signed this day April 24, 2013.
for Charles Wakild, F.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director': :} ' Secretary, �+
August 13, 2009
The Honorable Patrick L. McCrory, Mayor AUG 18 2009
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
SUBJECT: City of Charlotte
Revolution Park Water Reuse Pond
Project No. 2W370377-1
Preconstruction Conference
Dear Mayor McCrory:
A preconstruction conference was held on August 10, 2009 for the subject project.
Attached is the agenda presented by the Construction Grants & Loans Section representative.
Please review and file in your records.
If you and/or your engineer have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact
irte at. [phone].
Sincerely,
ly
Antonio V. Evans, A.E.
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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Attachments
cc: Gary Stansbury, City of Charlotte, Storm Water Services Division, Charlotte NC
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ARRA w/a
CIG w/a — Antonio Evans
Construction Grants and Loans Section
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccgl.net
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(Attachment A)
LIST OF ATTENDEES
NAME
REPRESENTING
PHONE# FAX#
Antonio Evans
DENR-DWQ-CG & L
919-715-6220 919-715-6229
Frank Neely
8 Star Construction
Heather Broome
City of Charlotte
704-634-1039
.cosh Letourneau
Armstrong Glen
Gary Stansbury
City of Charlotte
704-336-2667
EMAIL
tony.e vans @ ncdenr.gov

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(Attachment B)
NCDENR/DWQ STATE REVOLVING LOAN/GRANT PROGRAM
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION GROUP
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE REPORT
Name of' Project:
Project Number:
Grant Recipient:
Description of Work:
Elide
Revolution Park Water Reuse Pond
2W370377-10
City of Charlotte
Construction of a 3.5 million gallon reuse pond, reinforced concrete reuse intake
riser, 100 foot reinforced concrete inlet weir, 18-inch thick clay liner,
sedimentation and erosion control devices, and associated appurtenances
necessary for the installation of a complete system.
Authorized Representatives:
I . Grant Recipient: Patric L. McCrory, Mayor
2. State: Daniel Blaisdell, P.EJMark L. Hubbard, P.E.
3. Consulting Engineer: Armstrong; Glenn
4. A/E Inspector: Heather Broome
Date and Time of Conference: August. 10, 2009 9:00 AM at the project. site.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. I
Contractor Name — 8 Star Construction
Address — 9349 China Grove Church Road, Pineville NC 28134
Contract Amount - $316,441.65 Eligible Contract. Amount - $316,441.65
Contract Description - Storm Pond Construction
Superintendent at Site — Frank Neely (or Marvin Odom)
Date of Notice To Proceed — 7113/09
Contract Time —142 calendar days Completion Date — 12/1/09
Liquidated Damages $1000.00 per day until final completion
ROLE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION GROUP (CIG)
l . Conduct periodic inspections of the project.
2. Review change orders for necessity and reasonableness to determine eligibility for
funding.
3. Purpose:
a. To assure that the overall objectives of the ARRA Funds (Funds) are realized.

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b. To assure that the Funds and project will be administered in accordance with
Federal Laws regulations.
C. To advise and offer assistance to the Owner, hereafter referred to as Recipient.
d. To ensure contract compliance and construction in accordance with the approved
contract. documents.
CIG INSPECTIONS
1. Prior notice will be given: however, unannounced inspections will also be conducted.
2. Inspections will be conducted in two phases:
a. Fund Administration
b. Project Construction
3.. During inspections, CIG will usually review at the job site for completeness and accuracy
all shop drawings, submittals, inspector's field reports, as -built drawings, revised
construction schedules and records of testing of materials and equipment, and discuss
pending or executed change orders.
4. All equipment and materials on job site are requested to be properly stored, stockpiled,
and protected. The job site is to be maintained in an acceptable manner.
5. Safe working conditions should be maintained at all times. The CIG will discuss safety
violations which are potentially life endangering or threatening serious injury. If
necessary, the CIG will take prompt action to notify State and OSHA regional
representatives of any noted conditions.
6. Results of the inspection will be discussed at the job site upon completion of the
Inspection.
7. Formal copies of the inspection report will be sent to the Recipient, ME and other parties,
if so desired.
8. In order to avoid the situation where the contractor is provided a final punch list of
deficiencies by both A/E and CIG, CIG will accompany the A/E on his final punch list
inspection.
CHANGE ORDERS
1. Recipient should notify DENR-DWQ prior to commencement of any change order work,
except for emergency situations, that change the scope of the project.
2.. Recipient must obtain prior DENR-DWQ approval for any change orders in excess of
$100,000 or any change orders that would necessitate an increase in the Fund amount.
3. Recipient should submit two (2) properly executed copies of change orders to DENR-
DWQ. Change order forms should indicate the Federal project number, the correct
change order number, name of contractor, contract number, and the date the change order
was signed by all parties.
4. A complete detailed justification and clear description must be submitted with each
change order to identify the need for the change. This submittal shall include
justification and proper documentation for any requested time extensions.
5. Copies of new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications must be submitted with
each change order.
6. Unless previously agreed unit prices are used, complete records of price negotiations
shall be submitted with each change order. This should include such items as: a copy of
the engineer's independent cost estimate, the construction contractor's cost breakdown,

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and the basis for the final negotiated settlement which would be a Memorandum of
Negotiation.
7. The change order checklist should be completed and submitted with each change order.
A copy has been included at the end of this report.
8. Change orders will be disapproved until the above backup documentation is submitted.
Work in place required by a non -State approved change order shall not. be included m a
contractor's partial payment request until the change order is approved.
9. Once the Recipient signs a change order, he obligates himself to the Contractor. The
State is not obligated to approve the change order or reimburse the Recipient. The CIG
will perform preliminary reviews of unexecuted change orders and provide preliminary
eligibility determinations upon request.
RECIPIENT & VE, RESPONSIBILITY
I . The Recipient and ME should become familiar with their responsibilities as defined by
40 CFR.
2. Fund conditions must be met and Fund objectives achieved including but not limited to:
a. Display Davis Bacon wage rates in an area accessible to contractor employees.
b. Provide certified payrolls with each pay request.
c. Provide documentation on file verifying that "Buy American" requirements are met.
d. Provide job creation numbers as wells as job loss prevention numbers when and/or if
asked for them.
RECIPIENT PAYMENT REQUEST
1. Recipient should submit all payment requests (SF271) to the State with backup
documentation when requested.
2. Fund Agreernent/Amendments and all conditions placed on them, if applicable, must be
,satisfied prior to payment of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Recipient was advised that the protection of the environment is a Fund requirement. It is
necessary to comply with all environmental pollution control programs established by the city,
State, and EPA. This includes, but is not limited to:
i . Protection of existing trees, shrubs, and grass.
2. Dust control of haul roads, excavation, work areas, and borrow areas
3. Conformance with an approved erosion control plan.
4. Required treatment of Recipient's water during construction.
VARIOUS ITEMS
The approved set of contract drawings should be furnished to the Recipient, A/E
inspector, and to each contractor's supervisor or foreman. These drawings are to be
marked up as authorized changes occur- and are to be used in preparing as -built (record)
drawings. These marked -up drawings shall be maintained and made available for review
by State inspectors.

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2. Prior to commencement of work, each contractor shall submit a "Construction Progress
Schedule" (i.e. Bargraph, CPM, etc.) showing a breakdown of the principal features of
construction with the contract costs. The schedule shall be prepared in such a way that
the percentage of work completed and the work scheduled for completion at any given
date may be determined. Also at the same time, each contractor shall submit an itemized
breakdown that shall be the basis on which the contractor's monthly estimates and
progress payments will be made. This office is requesting copies of these submittals
upon authorization of the Recipient's engineer.
3. The Recipient and A/E should confirm that all required permits and encroachment
agreements have been obtained, including COE 404 Wetlands Permit, COE Section 10
Navigable Waterways Permit, DENR Erosion Control Permit, DWQ Water Quality
Certification, NCDOT and Railroad Encroachment Agreements, etc.
4_ The Recipient and A/E should confirm that all addenda have been submitted for approval.
5. Addenda Approval:
Addendum Number Date Received Date Approved
1 05/28/09 6/ 1 /09
2 05/28/09 6/l /09

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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS
CHANGE ORDER CHECKLIST
The following checklist mustbe completed and all information must be submitted prior to
approval. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed.
Owner
Project Name
Project No.
Change Order No.
Contract No.
Contractor
Change Order Documents
Two (2) copies of the properly executed change order (an unexecuted copy may
be submitted for a preliminary review, however all supporting documentation
must be included);
Federal and/or State Project nurnber(s) shown on the change order;
Clear description of each change;
Detailed justification to identify the need for each change;
Justification and documentation for any contract tune extensions (Time
extensions for weather should be for above average precipitation. The average
number of days with precipitation greater than 0.10" for each month can be
obtained from NOAA Report No. 20.)
Copies of new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications for the change;
Cost Documentation: The degree of cost documentation required is directly proportional to the
cost of the change. However, each of the following items should be addressed regardless of the
cost:
Engineer's independent cost estimate;
Contractor's detailed cost breakdown for labor, material, equipment, tax,
overhead, and profit;
Copies of suppliers' invoices for major items;
Memorandum of negotiation which documents the negotiation process and the
basis for the final negotiated settlement

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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water QuaI4
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee; Freeman, Fi •7
Governor Director ,i . ., :Secretary t
August 13, 2009
AUG 1 8 2009
The Honorable Patrick L. McCrory, Mayor
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte' North Carolina 28202
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SUBJECT: City of Charlotte
Muddy Creek & Campbell Creek Watershed
Restoration
Project No. 2W370377-1 l
Preconstruction Conference
Dear Mayor McCrory:
A preconstruction conference was held on August 10, 2009 for the subject project.
Attached is the agenda presented by the Construction Grants & Loans Section representative.
Please review and file in your records.
If you and/or your engineer have any questions regarding this inspection, please: contact
me at. [phone].
Sincerely,
Antonio V. Evans, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
A V E/sd
Attachments
cc: Gary Stansbury, City of Charlotte, Storm Water- Services Division, Charlotte NC
M RO w/a
ARRA w/a
CIG w/a -- Antonio Evans
Construction Grants and Loans Section One
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / Internet: www.nccgl.net � y+
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t.
NAME
Antonio Evans
Barry West
Chris Tomsic
Chris Yow
Jennifer Barker
Donna Bost
Gary Stansbury
(Attachment A)
LIST OF ATTENDEES
REPRESENTING
DENR-DWQ-CG & I
Shamrock Environmental
Michael Baker Engineering
Michael Baker Engineering
City of Charlotte
City of Charlotte
City of Charlotte
PHONE# FAX# EMAIL
919-715-6220
336-375-1989
704-334-4454
704-334-4454
704-4320963
704-400-1987
704-336-2667
919-715-6229 [e-mail]
[e-mail]
704-334-4492 [e-mail]
704-334-4492 [e-mail]

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(Attachment B)
NCDENR/DWQ STATE REVOLVING LOAN/GRANT PROGRAM
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION GROUP
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE REPORT
Name of Project: Muddy Creek Watershed Restoration
Project Number: 2W370377-11
Grant Recipient: City of Charlotte
Description of Work:
Eligible
Restoration ol'approximately 7,373 linear feet (if) of stream, 6.1 acres of
wetlands, and the creation of 27.9 acres of wild life habitat (i.e. establishing
woody riparian buffer), removal and replacement of sidewalks, pavement,
roadways, driveways and curbs, sedimentation and erosion control devices, and
associated appurtenances necessary for the installation of a complete system.
Non Eli ible
Any installation of new walkways, sidewalks, crossings, or pedestrian bridges not
specifically necessary for the restoration aspect of the project.
Authorized Representatives
1. Grant Recipient: Patrick McCrory, Mayor
2, State: Daniel Blaisdell, P.EJMark L. Hubbard, P.E.
3. Consulting Engineer: Michael Baker Engineering
d. A/E Inspector: Donna Bost (Charlotte) / Chris Yow (Baker Eng.)
Date and Time of Conference: August 10, 2009 10:30 AM at project site
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. I
Contractor Name — Shamrock Environmental
Address — 6106 Corporate Park Drive, Brown Summit NC
Contract Amount - $1,440,496.05 Eligible Contract Amount - $1,440,496.05
Contract Description - Stream Restoration
Superintendent at Site — Barry West / Tony Upchurch
Date of Notice To Proceed — 07/27/09
Contract Time — 365 calendar days Completion Date — 07/27/10
Liquidated Damages $1000.00 per day until final completion

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ROLE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION GROUP (CIG)
I . Conduct periodic inspections of the project.
2. Review change orders for necessity and reasonableness to determine eligibility for
funding.
3. Purpose:
a. To assure that the overall objectives of the ARRA Funds (Funds) are realized.
b. To assure that the Funds and project will be administered in accordance with
Federal Laws regulations.
C. To advise and offer assistance to the Owner, hereafter referred to as Recipient.
d. To ensure contract compliance and construction in accordance with the approved
contract documents.
CIG INSPECTIONS
1. Prior notice will be given; however, unannounced inspections will also be conducted.
2. Inspections will be conducted in two phases:
a. Fund Administration
b. Project Construction
3. During inspections, CIG will usually review at the job site for completeness and accuracy
all shop drawings, submittals, inspector's field reports, as -built drawings, revised
construction schedules and records of testing of materials and equipment, and discuss
pending or executed change orders.
4. All equipment and materials on job site are requested to be properly stored, stockpiled,
and protected. The job site is to be maintained in an acceptable manner.
5. Safe working conditions should be maintained at all times. The CIG will discuss safety
violations which are potentially life endangering or threatening serious injury. If
necessary, the CIG will take prompt action to notify State and OSHA regional
representatives of any noted conditions.
6. Results of the inspection will be discussed at the job site upon completion of the
inspection.
7. Formal copies of the inspection report will be sent to the Recipient, A/E and other parties,
if so desired.
8. In order to avoid the situation where the contractor is provided a final punch list of
deficiencies by both A/E and CIG, CIG will accompany the A/E on his final punch list
inspection.
CHANGE ORDERS
1. Recipient should notify DENR-DWQ prior to commencement of any change order work,
except for emergency situations, that change the scope of the project.
2. Recipient must obtain prior DENR-DWQ approval for any change orders in excess of
$100,000 or any change orders that would necessitate an increase in the Fund amount.
3. Recipient should submit two (2) properly executed copies of change orders to DENR-
DWQ. Change order forms should indicate the Federal project number, the correct
change order number, name of contractor, contract number, and the date the change order
was signed by all parties.

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4. A complete detailed justification and clear description must be submitted with each
change order to ident.ify the need for the change. This submittal shall include
justification and proper documentation for any requested time extensions.
5. Copies of new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications must be submitted with
each change order.
6. Unless previously agreed unit. prices are used, complete records of price negotiations
shall be submitted with each change order. This should include such items as: a copy of
the engineer's independent cost estimate, the construction contractor's cost breakdown,
and the basis for the final negotiated settlement which would be a Memorandum of
Negotiation.
7. The change order checklist should be completed and submitted with each change order.
A copy has been included at the end of this report.
8. Change orders will be disapproved until the above backup documentation is submitted.
Work in place required by a non -State approved change order shall not be included in a
contractor's partial payment request until the change order is approved.
9. Once the Recipient signs a change order, he obligates himself to the Contractor. The
State is not obligated to approve the change order or reimburse the Recipient. The CIG
will perform preliminary reviews of unexecuted change orders and provide preliminary
eligibility determinations upon request.
REC]IMENT & A/E RESPONSIBILITY
The Recipient and A/E should become familiar with their responsibilities as defined by
40 CFR.
2. Fund conditions must be met and Fund objectives achieved including but. not limited to:
a. Display Davis Bacon wage rates in an area accessible to contractor employees.
b. Provide certified payrolls with each pay request.
c. Provide documentation on rile verifying that "Buy American" requirements are met.
d. Provide job creation numbers as wells as job loss prevention numbers when and/or if
asked for them.
RECI.PI_ENT PAYMENT REQUEST
Recipient should submit all payment requests (SF271) to the State with backup
documentation when requested.
2. Fund Agreement/Amendments and all conditions placed on them, if applicable, must he
satisfied prior to payment of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Recipient was advised that the protection of the environment is a Fund requirement. It is
necessary to comply with all environmental pollution control programs established by the city,
State, and EPA. This includes, but is not limited to:
I . Protection of existing trees, shrubs, and grass.
2. Dust control of haul roads, excavation, work areas, and borrow areas.
3. Conformance with an approved erosion control plan.
4. Required treatment of Recipient's water during construction.

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VARIOUS ITEMS
The approved set of contract drawings should be furnished to the Recipient, A/E
inspector, and to each contractor's supervisor or foreman. These drawings are to be
marked up as authorized changes occur and are to be used in preparing as -built (record)
drawings. These marked -up drawings shall be maintained and made available for review
by State inspectors.
2. Prior to commencement of work, each contractor shall submit a "Construction Progress
Schedule" (i.e. Bargraph, CPM, etc.) showing a breakdown of the principal features of
construction with the contract costs. The schedule shall be prepared in such a way that
the percentage of work completed and the work scheduled for completion at any given
date may be determined. Also at the same time, each contractor shall submit an itemized
breakdown that shall be the basis on which the contractor's monthly estimates and
progress payments will be made. This office is requesting copies of these submittals
upon authorization of the Recipient's engineer.
3. The Recipient and A/E should confirm that all required permits and encroachment
agreements have been obtained, including COE 404 Wetlands Permit, COE Section 10
Navigable Waterways Permit, DENR Erosion Control Permit, DWQ Water Quality
Certification, NCDOT and Railroad Encroachment Agreements, etc.
4. The Recipient and A/E should confirm that all addenda have been submitted for approval.
5. Addenda Approval:
Addendum Number Date Received Date Approved
1 05/28/09 6/ 1 /09
2 05/28/09 6/ 1 /09
3 05/28/09 6/l/09

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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS
CHANGE ORDER CHECKLIST
The following checklist must be completed and all information must be submitted prior to
approval. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed.
Owner
Project Name
Project No. _
Change Order No
Contract No.
Contractor
Change Order Documents
Two (2) copies of the properly executed change order (an unexecuted copy may
be submitted for a'preliminary review, however all supporting documentation
must be included);
Federal and/or State Project numbers) shown on the change order;
Clear description of each change;
Detailed justification to identify the need for each change;
Justification and documentation for any contract time extensions (Time
extensions for weather should be for above average precipitation. The average
number of days with precipitation greater than 0.10" for each month can be
obtained from NOAA Report No. 20.)
Copies of new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications for the change;
Cost Documentation: The degree of cost. documentation required is directly proportional to the
cost of the change. However, each of the following items should be addressed regardless of the
cost:
Engineer's independent cost estimate;
Contractor's detailed cost breakdown for labor, material, equipment, tax,
overhead, and profit;
Copies of suppliers' invoices for major items;
Memorandum of negotiation which documents the negotiation process and the
basis for the final negotiated settlement

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality n :Fr .r.r. pyrm ,
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins I a a <e, Dee: Freemanl
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Governor Director Secretary:-.._; '
August 10, 2009
Mr. Dave Canaan, Director of Water & Land Resources
Mecklenburg County
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Subject: Mecklenburg County
AUG 18 2009
Torrence Creek Stream Restoration
Approval of the Funding Application for
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Project No. 2W370863-01
Dear Mr. Canaan:
The subject project was submitted for funding under the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Some ARRA conditions are different than base Clean
Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) projects — please carefully read this entire letter.
The review for completeness and adequacy of the funding application including the project
engineering report and construction documents submitted for consideration of funding under the
ARRA has been concluded by the Construction Grants & Loans Section (Section) of the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality. Therefore, said documents are hereby approved. A
Detennination of Minor Construction Activities for the project is attached for your files. A loan
offer will be transmitted to you separately, contingent upon our confirmation of approval by the
Local Government Commission.
Eligibility for Revolving Loan funding is determined as follows:
Lligible
Restoration of 17,000 feet of degraded stream channel and riparian buffer to include
approximately 7,700 linear feet of Torrence Creek from McCoy Road to McDowell Creek and
approximately 9,000 linear feet of Torrence Creek 'tributary #2 from I-77 to Torrence Creek
near Bradford Hill Road in Huntersville, NC.
1633 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1633 One
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 North Carol i na
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877.623.6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally
Art Equal Opportunity L Affirmalive Action Employer

Mr. Dave Canaan
August 10, 2009
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In the event that received bids exceed the amount established through the funding offer,
and local funds are not adequate to award contract(s), it will be necessary to consider all
alternatives including redesign, re -advertising, and rebidding. Please note that the specifications
must include the special provisions of the ARRA (i.e., buyAmerican, Davis -Bacon wage
requirements, job reporting) in addition to the regularly required SRF Special Conditions. Job
reporting requirements have not been established by the US EPA at this time, but will likely
include jobs created or retained, hours worked, type of jobs, etc.
Attached is one (1) copy of the Project Bid Information (Authority to Award) which is to
be completed after bids have been received, and submitted to Mr. Mark Hubbard P.E.
Assistant Section Chief, Construction Grants and Loans Section by September 151h for
review. Upon review and approval of this information, the Section will authorize the Recipient
to award contracts. All elements required for a complete Bid Information package must be
submitted to ensure a timelv review by the Section.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 requires expediency in
contracting projects and, as such, contracts are expected to be executed by September 30,
2009. if these dates cannot be met, you must contact the Section with a detailed explanation and
proposed alternative deadlines. Upon execution of contracts and issuance of Notice to Proceed, a
bound set of contract documents must be submitted to the Section for approval. Funds cannot be
dispersed until executed contracts are approved. While rejection of all bids is possible, such
action may be taken only with prior Section concurrence, and only for good cause.
In the event that progress on the approved ARRA CWSRF project is not made in
accordance with the loan agreement, construction contracts, or other pertinent
requirements reimbursements may be withheld or suspended indefinitely. Funds not
requested for reimbursement in a timely manner may also be reallocated to other ARRA
ready -to -go projects on the final State project list.
Once the project costs are established, final awards may be adjusted downward in the case
of low bids. Five percent contingency is included in the final amount to accommodate change
orders and amendments to the engineering contract. In no case will awards be increased.
Neither the State nor Federal Government, nor any of its departments, agencies or
employees is or will be a party to the invitation to bids, addenda, any resulting contracts or
contract negotiations/changes.
Your project is subject to the one-year performance certification requirements. By this,
you are required on the date one year after the completion of construction and initial operation of
the subject treatment facilities, to certify, based on your consulting engineer's advisement,
whether or not such treatment works meet the design performance, specifications and the permit
conditions and effluent limitations.
In accordance with the Federal Regulations, the Recipient is required to assure compliance
with the OSHA safety regulations on the subject project. In complying with this regulatory
responsibility, the Recipient should, by letter, invite the Bureau Chief, Education Training and

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Technical Assistance Unit, NC OSHA Division, l 101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1101 at [phone], to participate in the Preconstruction Conference to assure that proper
emphasis is given on understanding and adhering to the OSHA regulations.
It is the responsibility of the Recipient and the Consulting Engineer to insure that the
project plan documents are in compliance with Amended N. C. G. S. 133-3 (ratified July 13,
1993). The administrative review and approval of these plans and specifications, and any
subsequent addenda or change order, do not imply approval of a restrictive specification for
bidding purposes; nor is it an authorization for noncompetitive procurement actions.
Any addenda to be issued for subject project plans and specifications must,be submitted by
the Recipient for review/approval action by the Section.
It is mandatory for project facilities to be constructed in accordance with the North
Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North Carolina Darn
Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractors' responsibilities
shall be in complying with these Acts.
A goal of 8% of the contract price is established for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
participation in this project, and a goal of 5% of the contract price is established for Women's
Business Enterprise (WBE) participation in this project. The Recipient and Bidders shall make a
good faith effort to assure that MBE's and WBE's are utilized, when possible, as sources of
goods and services. The good faith effort must include the following affirmative steps. (a)
including small, minority, and women's businesses on solicitation lists; (b) assuring that small,
minority, and women's businesses are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (c) dividing
total requirements, when economically feasible, into small tasks or quantities to permit
maximum participation by small, minority, and women's businesses; (d) establishing delivery
schedules, and (e) using the services of the Small Business Administration and the Minority
Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Please note that the
solicitation efforts should include documentable follow-up phone calls. Documentation of good
faith efforts must be submitted with the Bid Information package.
The Recipient shall comply with the provisions of 40 CFR, Part 7, Subpart C -
Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Handicap.
Two (2) copies of any change order must be promptly submitted by the Recipient to the
Section. If additional information is requested by the Section, a response is required within two
(2) weeks, or the change order will be returned without further or final action.
One (1) set of plans and specifications identical to the approved set must be available at
the project site at all times. Upon completion of the project construction, the Recipient shall
submit a letter confirming that the project has been constructed in accordance with the plans and
specifications approved by the Section. "As -built" plans will need to be submitted with any
changes clearly documented on the plans if the above confirmation cannot be made.

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If there are any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Kim H.
Colson, P.E. at [phone] or Mark Hubbard, P.E. at (919) 7) 5-6224.
Sincerely,
,& I�W � IS
Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E., Section Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
Attachments: Determination of Minimum Construction Activity
Bid Information Form
KHC:MM
cc: William Wilhelm, P.E., Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc., 4651 Charlotte Park Dr., Suite
300, Charlotte, NC 28217
OSHA Bureau Chief, Anne Weaver
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
Jennifer Haynie
CIG
SRF

Determination of Minor Construction Activity
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Project Applicant: Mecklenburg County
Date: July 29, 2009
Project Number: 2W370863-01
Estimated Project Cost: $ 3,179,076
Estimated Funding Amount: $ 2,576,000
Project Description: This project will restore approximately 17,000 linear feet (11.) of
degraded stream channel and riparian buffer. This includes the establishment of small
floodplain wetlands/BMPs. The project area consists of approximately 7,700 I.f. of
Torrence Creek from McCoy Road to the confluence with the main channel (Torrence
Creek) near Bradford Hill Road in I-luntersvi11e/Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. A
mix of restoration approaches (Rosgen Priority I, I1, and 1I1) restoring pattern (where
possible), profile, and dimension will be used for the entire reach along with some
relocation.
The above named applicant intends to apply for assistance from the State Revolving Fund
program associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to
construct the wastewater facilities described above. The North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) has conducted a review of the project in accordance with the
procedures (NCAC 15A Subchapter 1 C) for conformance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act. The DWQ has determined that this project is a minor
construction activity, and that the preparation of additional environmental documents is
not required.
This determination shall become effective upon its distribution by DWQ. This
determination can be revoked at any time adverse information is made available. The
documentation to support this decision will be on file with the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality,
Construction Grants and Loans Section, and is available for public review at
www.nccgi.net.
Comments concerning this decision may be addressed to Mr. Kim 1-1. Colson, P.E.,
Assistant Chief, Construction Grants and Loans Section, Division of Water Quality, 1633
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633, or he may be reached by
phone at [phone].
Sincerely,
Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants and Loans Section