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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000529_APPLICATION_20131130STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET M54 PERMITS PERMIT NO. DOC TYPE ❑FINAL PERMIT ❑ ANAL REPORT &ZAPPLICATION ❑ COMPLIANCE ❑ OTHER DOC DATE ❑ YYYYMMDD 1 1 E NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 i I ' I � � �-� � f �� ,� � . vi. � ,. `-"•Y � ,!. ail }�'�. I I I k City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina } :I { STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN &ANNUAL NPDES PERMIT REPORT E i I Prepared by:' City of Kings Mountain, NC Stormwater Services Po Box 429 I Kings Mountain, N;C 28086 i NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 Reporting Year December 1, 2012- November 30, 2013 1 i NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 i E i } REPORTING CERTIFICATION I certify, Under penaltyjof Law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and beliief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. R ---- 09- Rickey E. Putnam; �74___- � _____-____ Date Manager, StormWater Services F1 NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 i ' E Table of Contents' j Page Introduction STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN OVERVIEW �i I STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION CHANGES / JUSTIFICA i ,IONS CITY OF ICINGS MOUNTAIN STORMWATER SERVICES OVERVIEW I COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING Organization Chart Budget ,far 2013/2014 Fiscal Year REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT Stormwater Services Water Resources, Department NCDEMLAR i CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2013/2014 Proposed Capital Projects 11 i OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 2012/2013 In House Projects 12 NPDES PERMIT BMPS 2013/2024 REPORTING 2012-2013 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 13 & 14 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 15-19 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENTANDPARTICIPATION 20-22 ILLICIT DISCHARGEIAND ELIMINATION (IDDE) 23-27 CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS 28-29 POST CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS I � 30-32 { POLLUTION PREVENTION & GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 33-38 TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLS) 38 .. I APPENDICES E APPENDIX A- IDENTIFICATION OF TARGET POLLUTANTS, SOURCES AND TARGET AUDIENCE 40-51 APPENDIX B- PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 52-56 i! i APPENDIX C- CATAWBA RIVER BASIN TMDL MAP i 57 i NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 INTRODUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN OVERVIEW The North Carolina Division of Water Quality issued NPDES Phase II Permit NC S000529 to the City of Kings Mountain effective December 1, 2011. The Stormwater Management Plan is the City of Kings Mountain's program to comply with NPDES Phase It Permit NC S000529 for stormwater discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). The plan includes the Best Management Practices included in the City's application plan narrative as well as guidelines and strategies necessary for protecting water quality and reducing pollutarif discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The plan also includes reporting results for the current yearly `reporting period from December 1, 2012 to November 30, 2013. This plan is a guidance �ocument to be used by City staff and the general public. The plan is evolving and will address priorities and needs that will be reflected in compliance programs, policies, operating manuals and revised ordinances over the five (5) year implementation period. As required by the EPA�regulations for the NPDES Phase Ii stormwater programs, the following are the six i minimum measures that are addressed in the plan: i 1. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT I 3. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION 4. CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL 5. POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL 6. POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION The City of Kings, Mountain is pleased to report excellent progress for year two (2) compliance with P F requirements of NPDES Phase II Permit NC S000529. Primary areas of work include: 4/\�/ • Approval'a�nd preparation for implementation of: K r 0\ 10� o Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance CNv� 11�o`` o Phase II Stormwater Ordinance • Public Outreachi events to educate the public and encourage public participation and involvement. 4 NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 E i •� t CHANGES/JUSTIFICATIONS --------------------- None at this time. NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN STORMWATER SEVICES OVERVIEW i I COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Comprehensive stormwater management takes into account both quantity and quality of stormwater runoff and is reflected in the five (S) major components of the City of Kings Mountain's Stormwater Services program: 3 i ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING Planning utilized the watershed approach to develop long range plans to improve drainage and water quality within each watershed. The City has been divided into four main watersheds. The eastern watersheds drain into the Catawba River Basin and the western watersheds drain into the Broad River Basin. This approach seemed most appropriate considering our municipal limits incorporates two separate river basins. REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEMENT The City of Kings Mountain's current stormwater ordinance has been created in order to meet required comprehensive stormwater management and create technical standards for design and maintenance of private 'stormwater facilities. The City currently has two staff members who are BMP inspection certified. The city'has approved Post -Construction runoff BMP measures, the plan is to have staff educated in maintenance practices in order to ensure compliance with the City's maintenance standards. All NPDES Phase 111stormwater regulations fall into this category. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN The City has determined the lot size and the impervious areas for the City properties. This information aloing with the inventory of our drainage system and our capital improvement needs was a large part of determining an appropriate residential unit for the development of stormwater utility fees. A portion of E the utility fee will go toward identified capital improvement projects that have been prioritized to provide the most effective water quantity as well as quality improvements. i OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE The City of Kings Mountain's Stormwater Services Department is responsible for maintaining the public drainage system. With the implementation of the City's NPDES Phase II 8MP for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping this division will continue to maintain the City's open and closed drainage systems, street sweeping, and maintenance of public parking areas. The City has completed an 0 & M for catch basins and conveyance systems which will include reporting mechanisms. i I WATER 'QUALITY Currently there are not TMDL's on any of the streams that the permittee is permitted to discharge into. The permittee will continue to monitor information regarding the water quality of these streams and make revisions to the stormwater plan if needed. E I i i NPDES Permit No': NC S000529 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART I I M 7 NPDES Permit No -'NC 5000529 I BUDGET FOR 201#2013 FISCAL YEAR FY 2013 2014 CURRENT PERIOD 07/01/2013 TO 11/27/2013 { BUDGETED CURRENT YEAR TO DATE REMAINING ACCOUNT EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE 10-13-4175 Storm: water Maintenance 10,000.00 0.00 1,068.73 0.00 8,931.27 8 3 i NPDES Permit No:;NC S I� I REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEMENT Stormwater Services Department The City of Kings Mountain's Stormwater Services Department has enforcement authority and will issue future stormwater permits within the City. This department will also be responsible for handling stormwater complaints from the public and the City's Street Maintenance. Department pertaining to stormwater issues. Actions supported by the City's current ordinances pertaining to Stormwater are investigated and documented as either violations or not founded. All stormwater complaints bring an opportunity for public education and awareness. This department will be responsible for these same duties. i The City's Stormwater Services Department also has permitting'and enforcement authority for all commercial construction projects in regards to grading and erosion control measures. I E I Water Resources Department I The Water Resources Department is responsible for the City of Kings Mountain's NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit, the City's Collection System Permit and all supporting ordinances and policies such as the City's illicit Discharge Policy. As part of these responsibilities tFiis group regulated sanitary sewer overflows; documents all overflows; and works to ensure that no wastewater is discharged into natural outlets. They also respond to customer complaints and assist in monitoring streams adjacent to their sewer outfalis. if I , 1 1 NPDES Permit No:' NC 5000529 i CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The City is currently,working to map all of the major outfalls within the primary water sheds. Each watershed will have a priority listing of capital improvements that will need to be made for the remainder of this permit. The City will also be using this Capital Improv ; ment Plan to assist in implementation of the stormwater fee. I ' 2013 Proposed Proiects Location Description Est. Total Cost 1013 N Piedmont Avenu6i i Canopy for Gas and Diesel Pumps completed 1013 N Piedmont Avenue Canopy and Renovation of Vehicle Washing Bay $ 100,000.00 (not funded) Planning Budget for Downtown Parking Lots/Bio retention Designs $ 20,000.00 (not funded) i 2014 Proposed Proi6cts Location i Description Est. Total Cost 1013 N Piedmont Avenue] Canopy and Renovation of Vehicle Washing Bay $ 100,000.00 i Planning Budget for Downtown Parking Lots/Bio retention Designs $ 20,000.00 11 NPDES Permit NO:;NC SOD0529 OPERATIONS ANDFA 2012 Accomplishments j In -House Repairs Location i I i 1 f f 2013 Accomplishment: In -House Repairs i Location Description Total Cost Description Total Cost 12 f E 4 NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT BMPs 2013 REPORTING 2012 PLAN HIGHLIGHTS Public Education & Outreach 1 • Identified target pollutants and the target audience. • Kicked off the "Clean Water is Everybody's Business" Campaign the in October / coinciding with the City's Gateway Festival. Public Involvement'& Participation t I • Gave presentation to the rotary Club on how they as citizens may participate in our plan. • Distributed a stormwater survey to this year's Gateway Festival visitors to help identify baseline and demographic information and'f solicited for individuals to become in our program. • Held our first Public Meeting at the City's Budget Workshop to discuss the direction -of our program. illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination • Work with the Water Resources Department to create a new IDDE policy and implemented a Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Policy. Restaurant and Apartment Complex cooking grease being identified as the major cause of sewage i overflows. • Work on identifying and mapping major outfalls within each watershed. Construction Site Runoff !Controls • Require that all development projects of more than one acre of disturbed land had the appropriate NCDENR permit for land disturbing activity. • Monitor construction sites to make sure that all erosion control measures are in place and have not been F damaged.' • Investigate erosion concerns from the public and document source and contact the State if necessary. Post Construction Site Runoff Controls �} coura all new development projects to implement onsite BMP's to eliminate 85°! TSS. Monitored private BMP's and made phone calls if they appeared to be operating below design standards. Pollution Prevention and, Good Housekeeping • Began employeetraining using RainCheck employee training for MS4s. I • Development of'spi] prevention policies for City Facilities • Budgeted for Canopy for gas and diesel pumps Other j i • Established.preli;minary locations of outfall point locations based on overland flow patterns and best available current inventory' mapping. 13 i i NPDES Permit No:'NC S000529 NPDIES STORMWATER PERMIT BMPs 2013 REPORTING 2013 PLAN HIGHLIGHTS Public Education & Outreach i E E • Continued to identified target pollutants and the target audience. E i Public Involvement & Participation • Gave presentation to the Life Enrichment Center how they as citizens may participate in our plan. . • Created and enacted an online stormwater survey on the City's web site to determine the level of interest and knowledge about stormwater issues. I Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination • Work with the Water Resources Department to implement the IDDE policy and monitor the stormwater system. There were'no complaints of illicit discharge this year. • Continued to work on identifying and mapping major outfalls within each watershed. E Construction Site Runoff Controls E • Require that all development projects which disturbed land had the appropriate KINGS MOUNTAIN STORMWATER E MANAGEMENT permit for land disturbing activity. • Monitor construction sites to make sure that all erosion control measures are in place and have not been damaged. I • Investigate erosion concerns from the public and document source and contact the State if necessary. Post Construction Site Runoff Controls • Required a;ll�new'development projects to implement onsite BMP's to eliminate 85%TSS per the City's Ordinance. • Monitored private BM P's and made phone calls if they appeared to be operating below design standards. i' i Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping • Continued employee training. • Completed development of spill prevention policies for City Facilities • Completed construction of Canopy for gas and diesel pumps E'E Other working to establish preliminary locations of outfall point iocations based on overland flow patterns and Continuedi best available current inventory mapping. f I E 14 NPDES Permit No' NC S000529 i I NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT BMPs 2013 REPORTING �i PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH BMPs for Public Education and Outreach E The permit holder,; shall iimplement the minimum measures no later than 12 months from the date of permit issuance. The following BMPs shall be implemented to meet the objectives of Public Education and Outreach. 1 1. Goals and Objectives for Public Education and Outreach (a) Distribute educational materials to the community (b) Conduct outreach activities for civic groups to encourage Public involvement (c) Raise public awareness on the causes and Impacts of stormwater pollution (d) Inform i the public on the steps they can take to prevent or reduce stormwater pollution f BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YR 1-5 Public Education Defirie goals and objectives of the Local Public Education and Outreach Program based on and Outreach community wide issues YEAR 1 DEC'11— Accoa'nplishments: A stormwater survey was taken at the City of Kings Mountain Gateway NOV. 2012 Festival to assist in determining the stormwater awareness of participants and their demographic groups. This survey was important to extent that it told just how much knowledge of stormwater pollution or lack thereof that a sample of the public actually has. This survey also told the City how people are likely informed about issues. Thus the Goals and Objectives that are listed above were defined. YEAR 2 2013 GOALS: Create online survey and monitor Feedback regarding public knowledge of stormwater issues. Accomplishments: 1. Used "Survey Monkey" to complete online survey and monitor feedback. 2. Created Stormwater Page on City of Kings Mountain Website for public education, awareness, outreach, and information. Created Facebook Page for City of Kings Mountain Stormwater Department. 3. The Stormwater Director held a public meeting at the Kings Mountain Life Enrichment Center to provide information and outreach on stormwater and Recycling. YEAR 3 2014 GOALS: Hold additional public meeting. Create (or find) educational materials for distribution to the community. YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 15 1 NPDES Permit No:!NC 5000529 �1 I NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT BMPs 2013 REPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION,AND OUTREACH 2. Target Pollutants and/or Stressors and Target Audiences ! BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YR 1-5 Describe target ' The permittee shall maintain a description of the target pollutants and/or stressors and pollutants and ]ikelylsources. target pollutant sources j YEAR 1 DEC'11— Accomplishments: Identified several target pollutants and stressors along with target NOV. 2012 audiences. These are presented in greater detail in Appendix A. YEAR 2 2013 GOALS: Utilize the list of target pollutants to guide educational and outreach efforts. Identify any additional likely pollutants / stressors / and likely sources as demographics change. Accomplishments: Field public meeting to educate the public on'pollutant stressors YEAR 3 2014 Goals: Continue to educate and inform the public. Continue to identify any additional likely j pollutants / stressors / and likely sources as demographics change. YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 it I i Describe target The permittee shall maintain a description of the target audiences likely to have significant audiences story water impacts and why they were selected. YEAR 1 DEC'11— j Accomplishments: Identified several target pollutants and stressors along with target NOV. 2012 ; audiences. These are presented in greater detail in Appendix A. YEAR 2 2013 I Goals:'Utilize the list of target audiences to make contact and educate them regarding their stormwater impact. YEAR 3 2014 I YEAR 4 2015 j YEAR 5 2016 I Specific Identified Poilut nts and their target audience: 1 Sediment, i Residential and Commercial Building Contractors Yard Waste' Lawn Care Services and homeowners Litter i Entire Community with emphasis on Restaurants Auto Fluids, ! Auto Parts Stores for the DIY car enthusiast Fertilizers i Lawn Care Services and Local Hardware Stores (DIY) Pet Waste Park visitors, Pet owners 16 E i NPDES Permit No:' NC S000529 1 NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT BMPs 2013 REPORTING ;I 3. Residential and Industrial/Commercial Issues BMP 1 Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YR 1-5 Describe residential:and i The permittee shall describe issues, such as pollutants, likely sources of those industrial/commercial pollutants, impacts, and the physical attributes of the stormwater runoff, in their issues I education/outreach program. YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. i Accomplishments: Through meetings with the Stormwater Advisory Panel, it was 2012 I determined that sediment from construction sites was our number one pollutant. Standards were implemented In order to ensure that every development followed specific steps in order to prevent sediment from entering the City's storm water I system. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: Implement a local Soil.and ErosionControlOrdinance. Accomplishments: Council Approval and beginning Implementation of Phase II Stormwater Ordinance and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance YEAR 3 2014 I Goals: Continue implementation of Ordinances and Continue education/outreach program. YEAR 4 2015 f YEAR 5 2016 4. Informational Web Site I I BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YR 1-5 Informational The p'ermittee shall promote' and maintain an internet web site designed to convey the Web Site : program's message. YEAR 1 DEC'11— Accornpllshments: The City launched a new page on the City's Web site at NOV. 2012 www:cityofkm.com. This page is dedicated to stormwater issues and the City' "Clean Water is Everybody's Business" campaign. YEAR 2 2013 .Goals: To continue to maintain the web page site and research the potential of developing a Facebook page and/or using other Social Media to further get the message out. Accomplishments: Added contact Information to the web page along with a Stormwater survey to get feedback on citizens' knowledge of Stormwater issues and their demographics, Pasting of 2013 Annual report to the web site. YEAR 3 2014 : Goals' To continue to maintain the web page site and research the potential of developing a Faceb'ook page and/or using other Social Media to further get the message out. YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 15 Svc-$ 17 i NPDES Permit N6::'NC S000529 i NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT BMPs 2013 REPORTING 5. Distribute Public Education Materials to identified target audiences and user groups. �3 BMP 1 Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Distribute public The permittee shall distribute stormwater educational material to appropriate target education groups. Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on Public Education materials to and Outreach materials supplied by the state, and/or other entities through a cooperative identified target agreement, as available, when implementing its own program. audiences and user groups. YEAR 1 DEC'11- Accomplishments: Launched an Educational Program "Clean Water is Everybody's Business" NOV. 2012 to begln the education of the targeted audiences. The kick-off event was held for one week at City Hall with an informational display and educational materials. Appendix B details the materials. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: To continue to develop materials for our Educational and Outreach Program. The i emph'ases will be on schools and target certain age groups. Accomplishments: Put educational information on the City of KM / 5tormwater Web Site. Held meeting at the Life i Enrichment Center to help educate Seniors and employees about what their responsibilities are in our stormwater system. YEAR 3 2014 ; doals,. YEAR 4 2015 i -YEARS 2016 ! 6. Hotline/Help Line I BMP I Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Maintain !The permittee shall promote and maintain a stormwater hotline/help line for the purpose of Hotline/Help ; education and outreach. Line YEAR 1 DEC '11- i Accorizplishments: The City's Codes and Engineering Standards department fielded all NOV. 2012 complaint calls for the City. This number is 704-734-4599 and is listed for complaints. Numerous calls were fielded and information was given concerning stormwater issues. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: The City will have an email hotline/help line specifically for stormwater issues while i contirtiuing to maintain the complaint hotline/help line. Accomplishments: The City's Public i Works Department fielded for the City. This number is 704-734-0735 or all complaint calls i 704-734-4501 and is listed on the City of Kings Mountain's Web Site on the Public Works Page and a Stormwater page which was added to the website www.cityofkm.com. An email address specificall for stormwater stormwater@cityofkm.com was also added. Numerous calls were fielded regarding stormwater ditches and storm draln Issues, these complaints I wereichecked and information given concerning stormwater issues. YEAR 3 2014 i Goals: To continue to maintain the web page site and research the potential of developing a Facebook page and/or using other Social Media to further get the message out. YEAR 4 2015 -YEAR 5 2016 I! i 18 i NPDES Permit NO: NC 5000529 NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT BMPs 2013 REPORTING 7. Implemerifa Public Education and Outreach Program. BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Implement a The permittee's outreach program, including those implemented locally or through a Public Education cooperative agreement, shall include a combination of approaches designed to reach target and Outreach audiences. For each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally Program or through a cooperative agreement the permittee shall estimate and record the extent of is exposure. YEAR 1 DEC'11— Accomplishments: The City launched their program called "Clean Water is Everybody's NOV. 2012 Business". This program targets pollutants and their target audiences and includes educational materials, giveaways and media print for each activity and pollutant. -YEAR 2' 2013 'Goals: The City will continue to expand their program and record the extent of -exposure. Accomplishments: YEAR 3 2014 Goals: YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2015 I 19 NPDES Permit No`. NC S000529 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION BMPs for Public involvement and Participation The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public Involvement and Participation Program within theschedule submitted on the Permittee's application so that the Permittee fully implements its permitted program within five years,from permit issuance and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals. 1. Public Hearing/Meetings d (a) CompfyE lth�State and local public notice requirements when implementing a public involvement and participation program. BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Allow the public an' The permittee shall conduct at least one public meeting during the term of the permit to opportunity to review allow the public an opportunity to review and comment on the Stormwater Plan. and comment on the?- -Stormwater Plan YEAR 1 DEC'11- NOV. Accomplishments: The city held a Public Hearing on August 26` 2008 to gain public input 2012 on the City's Stormwater Application and Narrative, which included BMP's for each minimum measure. Citizens were given the opportunity to speak on the application and proposed BMPs. The public hearing was advertised in the local newspaper for two successive weeks prior to the meeting: No one spoke or commented at the hearing. The Stormwater Advisory committee met monthly prior to this meeting with members of our targeted audiences to develop the BMPs listed in the application. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: Develop a new Stormwater Ordinance and hold a public hearing for comment and discussion. Use the Advisory committee to assist in development of this ordinance. f Accomplishments: The Phase II Stormwater Ordinance was passed following a public hearing held November 26, 2013. The Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance was also passed on this date. YEAR 3 2014 Goals: YEAR 4 2015 -YEARS 2016 ! Stormwater Advisor lIIC=mittee Backgrounds: I Civil Engineer Home Builder Attorney/Golf Club Board Member Lawn Care Service Provider School System Grounds and Maintenance Director City Public Worksi Director i PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION ac • i NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 i I i j 2. Volunteer: Programs i BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Volunteer community jThe permittee shall include and promote volunteer opportunities designed to promote involvement program 'ongoing citizen participation YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. Accomplishments: Stenciled roughly 10%of the City's storm drains with "Drains to 2012Creek". Sent letters to homeowners associations to ask that they do the same for private 'drainage systems within the jurisdiction. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: Require that all new storm drains be permanently stamped with "Drains to Creek" for "Drains to Waterway". Prepare additional programs for Volunteers. Set up meetings ,with the Keep Kings Mountain Beautiful Group to organize a Spring Clean-up event. Begin preparations for "Adopt -a -Stream" program. Identify watersheds and get slgnage in place where streams and streets are in close proximity. Accomplishments: Purchased and placed slgnage where streams and streets are in close proximity. Organized a spring clean-up oUstreets, stream banks, and ditches. I YEAR 3 2014 Goals: YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 1 3. Mechanism for Public Involvement BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Mechanism for Public The permittee shall provide and promote a mechanism for public involvement that Involvement provides for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program. YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. Accomplishments: Conducted a Citizen Survey and gave out ball caps for each survey 2012 'submitted with the "Clean Water is Everybody's Business" Logo. Each survey gave the participant an opportunity to sign up with their contact information to learn more about upcoming volunteer programs. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: Set up an email address stormwater@cityofkm.com where citizens may email and request information, file a complaint or report illicit discharge. Look into social media for additional ways to connect with volunteers. Meet with Civic groups to see how they would like to participate in our program. Accomplishments: Created an email address for •stormwater information requests, reports, and questions. Created a stormwater Facebook page to provide information to the public about the stormwater program. i YEAR 3 2014 Goals: YEAR 4 2015 —YEARS 2016 I 21 NPDES Permit Na: NC 5 i PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Al 4. Hotline/Help Line I PARTICIPATION BMA Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Maintain the permittee shall promote and maintain a stormwater hotline/help line for the purpose of Hotline/Help :. public involvement and participation. tine YEAR 1 DEC'11— Accomplishments: The City's Codes and Engineering Standards department fielded all NOV. 2012 i complaint calls for the City. This number is 704-734-4599 and is,listed for complaints. Numerous calls were fielded and information was given concerning stormwater issues. YEAR 2 2013 ; Goals: The City will have an email hotline/help line specifically for stormwater issues while continuing to maintain the complaint hotline/help line. Accomplishments: The City's Public Works Department fielded all complaint calls for the City. This number is 704-734-0735 or 704-734-4501 and is listed on the City of Kings Mountain's Web Site -on the Public Works Page and a Stormwater page which was added to the website www.cityo_fkm.com. An email address specifically for stormwater stormwater@cityofkm.com was also added. Numerous calls were fielded regarding stormwater ditches and storm drain issues, these complaints were checked and information given concerning stormwater issues. YEAR 3 2014 Goals: To continue to maintain the web page site and research the potential of developing a Facebook page and/or using other Social Media to further provide an option for public participation. YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2015 22 NPDES Permit No, NC 5000529 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE) 1. Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (a) Implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges in the MS4. (b) Maintain a sEtorm sewer system map, showing the location of all major outfalls and the names and locations of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from those outfalls; (c) Prohibit, through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, non -storm water discharges except as allowed in this permit and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions. (d) Implement a plan to detect and address non -storm water discharges, including illegal dumping, to the MS4. (e) Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. (f) Address thefollowing categories of non -storm water discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if you identify there as significant contributors of pollutants.to the MS4: water line flushing , landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration, uncontaminated pumped ground water, discharges from potable water sources,.foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, de -chlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows from firefighting activities are excluded from the effective prohibition against non -storm water and need only be addressed where they are identified . i as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States. 2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination i The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program within the schedule submitted on the Permittee's application so that the Permittee fully implements its permitted program within five years from permit issuance and shall notify the division prior to modification of any goals] 23 NPDES Permit No: NC 5 ILLICIT DISCHARGEDETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE) 3. Legal Authority t BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Maintain The permittee shall annually review the permittee's IDDE ordinances or other regulatory adequate legal mechanisms, or adopt any new ordinances or other regulatory mechanisms that provide the authorities ' permit tee with the adequate legal authority to prohibit illicit connections and discharges and enforce the approved IDDE Program. YEAR 1 DEC'11 Accorriplishments: Stormwater Services works closely with the City's Water Resources NOV. 2012 Department. It was determined that one of our biggest concerns of illicit discharge was sewer back-up and overflow due to grease. The City developed a Fats, Oils and Grease Program (FOG), this program required that restaurants that were identified as having documented grease Problems would have to install proper grease interceptors if none were found to be in place and/or' increase their pumping and supply the City with a copy of this contract. The City's Sewer Use Ordinance gives both, the Water Resources Department as well as the Codes and Engineering Department authority to enforce this ordinance. Litter and the accumulation of junk is another identified source of illicit discharge. Currently the City's Community Appearance Standard regulates and gives authority to the Codes and Engineering department to abate the accumulation of junk as well as disposal of auto fluids into the City' Storm Sewer. YEAR 2 2013 Goals:�Fhe City will continue to be aggressive in identifying sources of illicit discharge and amend our ordinances appropriately to address any newly significant discharges. Accomplishments: The City continues to be aggressive in identifying sources of illicit discharge. The City has begun to review the current IDDE Program. YEAR 3 2014 Goals.Aeview IDDE and other regulatory mechanisms to insure the Stormwater Department has authority to address significant discharge Issues. YEAR 4 2-015 YEARS 2016 24 f NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE!DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE) 4. Storm Sewer System Base Map of Major Outfalls and Testing BMP -Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Maintain a Storm The permittee shall maintain a current reap showing major outfalls and receiving streams. Sewer System Base. Map of Major Outfalls Detect dry weather. • The permittee shalt develop and implement a program for conducting dry weather flow flows field observations in accordance with a written procedure for detecting and removing sources of illicit discharges. YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. Accomplishments: The City has identified a minimum of 10%of our major outfalls into 2012 receiving streams. Major pollutants at this time are sediment, litter, and yard waste. The Cityhas determined that after a 72 hour dry period the major pollutants are sediment and auto fluid from roadways and parking lots. It has not been shown that during these periods we are having problems with illegal discharges such as direct runoff or contamination. At this time restaurant grease is the largest culprit when it comes to creating a hazardous illicit discharge and the City has a mechanism of authority in place to abate these issues. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: Continue mapping of outfalls into receiving streams until they have all been identified. Begin chemical testing of major outfalls to determine if in fact there are any f additional significant illicit discharges that have not been readily identified. Accomplishments: The mapping process has begun with contours and blue line stream mapping. YEAR 3 2014 Goals: YEAR 4 2015 YEARS 2016 i 25 i I NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE) 5. Intake, Investlgate, Document and Abate Identifled Illicit Discharges BMP I Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Investigations into the source The permittee shall maintain, and evaluate annually, written procedures for of all identified illicit conducting investigations of identified illicit discharges. discharges. Track investigation and. �� The permittee shall track all Investigations and document the date(s) the illicit document illicit dis6arges discharge was observed; the results of the investigation; any follow-up of the investigation; and the date the investigation was closed. Public reporting mechanism The permittee shall, promote, publicize, and facilitate a reporting mechanism for Ethe public and staff to report illicit discharges and establish and implement citizen request response procedures. Enforcement The permittee shall implement a mechanism to track the issuance of notices of violation and enforcement actions as'adminlstered by the permittee. This mechanism shall include the ability to identify chronic violators for initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance. YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. 2612 NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 i Goals: Establish SDP for permitting, record keeping, and enforcement. Create and pass the Stormwater Ordinance. Accomplishments: Have created a filing process 4 to address violations and enforcement actions. Stormwater Ordinance was -passed { by City Council following a public hearing on November 261h, 2013. YEAR 3 2014 I Goals: Continue to address and track violation and enforcement actions. YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 26 i NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTIdN AND ELIMINATION (IDDE) i 6. Employee Training BMP Measurable Goals /,Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Employee Training The permittee shall implement and document a training program for appropriate municipal staff who as part of their normal job responsibilities, may come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection to the storm sewer. YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. Accomplishments: General training for the codes and the Sewer Departments has taken 2012 place. A more intense program for training is being developed for other employees such as street maintenance, sanitation, and police. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: Develop an employee training program for each area that is relative to their daily Interactions with the public and their daily routine in the City. Accomplishments: YEAR 3 2014 .Goals: YEAR 4 2015 1 YEAR 5 2016 I 7. Public Educationi BMP Measurable Goals / Accomplishments YRS. 1-5 Provide Public The permittee shall inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of Education hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. YEAR 1 DEC'11-- NOV. Accomplishments: Since 2009 the City of Kings Mountain has been informing our 2012 employees, businesses and the community about our expected stormwater permit. The City started a single sort curbside recycling program which has over 70% participation. The county has adopted a tarp requirement for all vehicles transporting trash to their disposal sites. All trucks hauling dirt, stone, etc., are required by ordinance to cover their loads prior to entering the City or leaving their site of business. Both of the recycling businesses in town have received their NPDES Phase II permits and have made major changes to improving and securing their sites. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: The City will begin to target specific businesses and employees as will be outlined in the Stormwater Administrator's SOP Manual. Accomplishments: i i YEAR 3 2014 Goals: YEAR 4 2015 YEARS 2016 27 NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 1 CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS 1. Pursuant to 406R 122.35 (b) and the maximum extent practicable (MEP) standard, the permitee may rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Sediment and Erosion Control Program to comply with this minimum measure. The NCDENR Division of Land Resources Sediment and Erosion Control Program effectively meets the MEP standard for 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 as authorized under the Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4 of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The NCDENHR Division of. Land Resources (DLR) Sediment and Erosion control Program continues to be monitored by the EPA to ensure the State effectively meets the MEP standard established by the Sediment Oollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4 of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code. 2. The NCG010000 permit establishes requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as discarded 6bilding materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality. 3. The permittee shall provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and:sedimentation problems. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of NCDENHR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph. i YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. Accomplishments: The permittee relies on NCDENR (DLR) to comply with these minimum 2012 measures. No development permits are issued by the Codes and Engineering Department without the applicant first providing their NCDENR (DLS) permit. The City Codes Enforcement Inspectors are trained to recognize issues with improper silt fencing, proper sanitary waste, and litter at construction sites. YEAR 2 2013 Goals: Continue to utilize the NCDENR, add the "Stop Mud" hotline to our website and do a utility billing mailer to our utility customers informing them of the "Stop Mud" hotline. Accomplishments: I YEAR 3 2014 Goals: YEAR 4 2015 YEAR S 2016 1 POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS i 28 NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 I. Objectives for Past -Construction Site Runoff Controls a. Implement and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that discharges into the small MS4. The program shall ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or minimize water quality impacts. b. Implement strategies which include a combination of structural and/or non-structural best management practices (BMPs) appropriate for the community; c. Use an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to address post -construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects; and - d. Ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs. 2. BMPs for Post-Constructlon Site Runoff Controls The Permittee shall implement its post -construction program no later than 24 months from the date the permit is issued. The permittee shall Implement the following BMP to meet the objectives of the Post- Construction-Stormwater Management Program. BMP ;MEASUREABLE GOALS (a) Adequate legal JMaintain through an ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, adequate legal authorities !authorities to meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls Stormwater Management Program. ;The permittee shall have the authority to review designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater control ;measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained. The permittee shall have the authority to request information such as stormwater plans, Einspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to (evaluate compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management Program. The permittee shall have the authority to enter private property for the purpose of ,inspecting at reasonable times and facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management Program, JProposed Objectives YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. INOTHING REQUIRED 2012 YEAR 2 2013 Accomplishments: A public hearing was held on Tuesday, November 26 during which time ithe public was given the opportunity to comment on the ordinance prior to the Council Meeting. The Stormwater Ordinance was passed at City Council Meeting on November 26, 2013. The Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance was passed by City !Council on November 26, 2013. YEAR 3 2014 ;Goals: Issue permits and enforce the Stormwater Ordinance !Accomplishments: YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 29 NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 I I I POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS Strategies Appropriate for the MS4 BMP Measurable Goals (b) Strategies which iThe permittee shall adopt the DWQ BMP Design Manual or certify that the local BMP include BMPsDesign Manual meets or exceeds the requirements in the DWQ BMP Design Manual. appropriate for the MS4 YEAR 1 DEC'11— NOV. 'NOTHING REQUIRED } 2012 YEAR 2 2013 Accomplishments: A public hearing was,held on Tuesday, November 26 during which time ;the public was given the opportunity to comment on the ordinance prior to the Council ,Meeting. The Stormwater Ordinance was passed at City Council Meeting on November 26, 2013. The Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance was passed by City 'Council on November 26, 2013. YEAR 3 2014 Goals: Issue permits and enforce the Stormwater Ordinance (Accomplishments: YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 4. Plan Reviews BMP Measurable Goals (c) Plan Reviews The permittee shall conduct site plan reviews of all new development and redevelopment 'sites. The site plan review shall address how the project applicant meets the performance standards and how the project will ensure long-term maintenance. (d) Deed Restrictions The permittee shall provide mechanisms such as recorded deed restrictions and and Protective 'protective covenants that ensure development activities will maintain the project Covenants consistent with the approved plans. YEAR 1 - NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 Accomplishments: The permittee has one Stormwater staff member that is certified in plan review for this minimum measure. The permittee has an additional staff member that is certified in plan review. YEAR 3 2014 Goals: look at sending additional staff for certification in plan review, should the project load begin to justify such cost. All development projects will follow approved plans; deviation from the plan shall constitute a violation. (Accomplishments: I i YEAR 4 2015 I I YEAR 5 2016 i 30 i i NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 i i POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS S. Inventory, O & IVI, Inspections and Enforcement of Structural BMPs I I BMP IMeasurable Goals (d) Inventory of The permittee shall maintain an inventory of projects with post -construction stormwater projects with post- !control measures installed and implemented in the new development and redeveloped construction structural 'sites, including both public and private sector sites located within the permittee's stormwater control !corporate limits that are covered by its post -construction ordinance requirements. measures (f) Provide a ;The permittee shall implement or require an operation and maintenance plan for the mechanism to require [long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by this program. The operation and tong -term operation (maintenance plan shall require the owner of each structural BMP to perform and and maintenance of !maintain a record of annual inspections of each structural BMP. Annual inspection of structural BMPs permitted structural BMPs shall be performed by qualified personnel. (g} Inspections To ensure that all stormwater control measures meei the permittee's performance !standards and are being maintained pursuant to the maintenance agreement, the permittee shall develop and implement a written inspection program for structural stormwater controls installed pursuant to the permittee's post -construction program. - !The permitte shall document and maintain records of inspections; findings, and - enforcement actions and make them available for review by the permitting authority. (i) Enforcement ,The permittee shall track the issuance of notices of violation and enforcement actions. This mechanism shall include the ability to identify chronic violators for initiation of 'actions to reduce noncompliance. YEAR 1 NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 'Accomplishments: The permittee passed its Stormwater Ordinance and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance on November 26, 2013. The permittee has begun an inventory of projects with post -construction stormwater control measures, and will begin inspections and enforcement of these projects. YEAR 3 2014 ;Goals: Develop and Inventory Spreadsheet of structural BMPs that will track permits, ,inspections, violations and any other enforcement information that may be necessary to meet these minimum measures. YEAR 4 2015 . I YEAR 52016 j I 31 NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 I i POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS 6. Educational Materials and Training for Developers a (h) Educational ;The permittee shall make available through paper or electronic means, ordinances, post - materials and training construction requirements, design standards checklist, and other materials appropriate for developers Ifor developers. New materials may be developed by the permittee, or the permitte may IEuse materials adopted from other programs and adapted to the permittee's new ;development and redevelopment program. YEAR 1 NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 'Accomplishments: The permittee has developed a Stormwater page attached to the City �website and linked also to a Facebook page for the City which will provide copies of the ordinances, and'other materials. YEAR 3 2014 1 Goals: To further develop the web -page and Facebook page links with additional information and materials. To have paper forms available for developers who require 'it hose: 'The permittee will be looking as special workshops for developers and/or builders attend as possible prerequisites to working within the jurisdiction. The permittee will ito further develop its webpage and Facebook page to assist the developers and/or builders 'as much as possible to meet and exceed the post -construction requirements YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 52016 i E 32 NPIDES Permit No: NC 5000529 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS i 1. Objectives for Pollution Prevention and good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations a. Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal i operations. b. Provide lemployee training to prevent and reduce stormwater pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance and stormwater system maintenance. 1 2. BMPs for the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for.Municipal Operations The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program within the schedule submitted on the permittee's application so that the permittee fully implements its permitted; program within five years from the permit issuance and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals: i 3. Inventory and 01& M for Municipally Owned Facilities (a) Inventory of ,The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of facilities and operations owned and municipally owned or ioperated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. operated facilities (b) Operation and The permittee shall maintain and implement, evaluate annually and update as necessary Maintenance (0 & M) an 0 & M program for municipal owner and operated facilities with the potential for for municipally owned 'generating polluted stormwater runoff. The 0 & M program shall specify the frequency of or operated facilities inspections and routine maintenance requirements. YEAR 1 NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 Accomplishments: The permittee has an inventory of all facilities and operations, The following are those facilities that have the most potential for stormwater pollution: Citizen Service Center; Sewer Pump Stations; Jake Early Park; Municipal Parking Facility Downtown. YEAR 3 2014 Goals: The permittee is working on an O & M program for pollution prevention and housekeeping for each of these facilities. YEAR 4 2015 i I YEAR 5 2016 { E 33 NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 { f i POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS { 4. Spill Response Procedures (c) Spill Response IThe permittee shall have written spill response procedures for municipally owned or Procedures 'operated facilities. YEAR 1 NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 'Accomplishments: The permittee has developed spill response procedures for both activities and facilities that have the potential to cause pollution to enter the stormwater system. -Each procedural document is located within the area of concern and employees have been trained on how to use the document. YEAR 3 2014 lGoals:-The permittee will continue to train employees, monitor, and update our spill response procedures as facilities grow and/or processes change. YEAR 4 2015 i YEAR 5 2016 E ,i 5. Streets, Roads and Public Parking Lot.maintenance - i (d) Streets, roads, and iThe permittee shall evaluate BMPs to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from public parking lot 'municipally -awned streets, roads, and public parking lots within the corporate limits, maintenance iWithin 12 months, the permittee must update its Stormwater Plan to include the BMPs 'selected. (e) Streets, roads, and Within 24 months, the permittee must implement BMPs selected to reduce polluted public parking lots stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and public parking lots. maintenance YEAR 1 The permittee has an aggressive street sweeping program; sweeping !Accomplishments: ;fifty-three (53) miles of municipally awned streets each week. The permittee also has an eight member grounds maintenance crew.that is responsible for curbside clean-up of limbs, leaves, and grass clippings,"as well as the grounds maintenance of the majority of 'the permittee's facilities. The permittee has'adopted an ordinance to prevent dog waste ;from being left on publically owned property as well as on public streets. YEAR 2 2013 Accomplishments: The permittee continues with the programs noted above and is 'working on design changes for the municipally -owned public parking lot to include .improved tree island rain gardens. YEAR 3 2014 'Goals: The permittee will begin work with the NCDOT to address the streets and roads owned by the State which run through our corporate limits and have potential to facilitate pollution in entering the permittee's storm drainage system. The permittee is looking to ,improve the curbside waste policy. YEAR 4 2015 I i YEAR 5 2016 34 NPI)ES Permit No: NC 5000529 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 6. Operation and Maintenance (O & M) i (f) Operation and lWithin 12 months, the permitte shall develop and implement an 0 & M program for the Maintenance (0 & M) stormwater sewer system including catch basins and conveyance systems that is owns for municipally -owned +and maintains. or maintained catch i E basins and conveyance systems t YEAR 1 'Accomplishments: The permittee currently has an 0 & M policy for the stormwater sewer system, and we are in the process of reevaluating the policy to ensure it meets all permit requirements. YEAR 2 2013 -Accomplishments: The permittee.has begun an inventory of non-publically owned conveyance systems to determine the best management of these systems. One example 'of a third party conveyance is the NCDOT system which discharges into our system prior Ito the outfalls. YEAR 3 2014 tGoals: The permittee will continue to inventory non-publically owned conveyance systems and determine the best management of these systems. It may prove to be beneficial to obtain easements to include some of these in our awn 0 & M. YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 35 i NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 i POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 7. Inventory and O & M of Municipally-owned/maintained Structural BMPs (g) identify structural .. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipally -owned or operated stormwater controls structural controls installed for compliance with the permittee's post -construction I i ordinance. (h) Operation and I The permittee shall maintain and implement an O & M program for municipally -owned Maintenance (0 & M) or maintained structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the for municipally owned on permittee's post construction ordinance. maintained structural' stormwater controls: The 0 & M shall specify the frequency of inspections and routine maintenance requirements. The permittee shall inspect and maintain municipally -owned or maintained Structural stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by the permittee. The permittee shall document inspections and maintenance of all municipally -owned or maintained structural stormwater controls. (i) Pestibde, Herbicide, j The permittee shall ensure municipal employees and contractors are properly trained and Fertilizer Application I and all permits, certifications and other measures for applicators are followed. Management (k) Prevent or Minimize The permittee shall describe and implement measures to prevent or minimize Contamination of contamination of the stormwater runoff from all area used for vehicle and equipment Stormwater runoff from cleaning. all areas used for vehicle 'E and equipment cleaning YEAR 1 NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 Accomplishments: Post -construction schedules are currently being researched. The i permittee has installed.a canopy over our fueling pumps. All fuel pumps have been replaced with new pumps within the last two years. (i) only trained staff and ? contractors are permitted to apply herbicide and/or fertilizer and measures are taken to prevent or minimize the contamination of stormwater runoff. (k) the permittee has implemented changes to its vehicle and equipment washing procedures to be within i compliance with its stormwater permit. YEAR 3 2014 Goals: The permittee will be implementing changes to its vehicle and equipment j washing site to bring It within compliance with the stormwater permit. YEAR 4 2015 t i YEAR 5 2016 I i 36 i NPDES Permit No: NC S000529 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS i I S. Staff Training i (j) Staff Training The permittee shall implement an employee training program for employees involved in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices. YEAR 1 NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 I Accomplishments: The permittee has done general training of the staff so that they are aware of our permit and certain requirements for compliance. Currently each J de artment is responsible for staff training, The permittee has purchased a training .aide entitled "Raincheck" to be used to train staff. YEAR 3 2014 ! Goals: More specific staff training is scheduled for early in the year. Specifically written 0 & M's for each job that has potential for stormwater pollution, or is required for part of the permit, will be given to each employee that has that job description. YEAR 4 2015 i YEAR 5 2016 37 E NPDES Permit No: NC 5000529 I 1 TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY i LOADS (TMDLs) 1. Objectives I a. Determine whether a TMDL has been developed and approved or established by EPA for the receiving waters) for the MS4 stormwater discharge and/or downstream waters into which the receiving water directly flows. b. Develop and implement BMPs to reduce non -point source pollutant loading to the maximum extent practicable (MEP) If the Permittee is or becomes subject to an approved TMDL with an approved WasterLoad Allocation (WLAs) assigned to stormwater. C. If subject to an approved TMDL, the Permittee is in compliance with the.TMDL if the permittee complies with the conditions of this permit, including developing and implementing appropriate BMPS to reduce non -point source pollutant loading to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). While improved :water quality is the expected outcome, the NPDES MS4 permit obligation is to reduce non -point source pollutant loading to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). The MS4 Permittee is not responsible for attaining water quality standards (WQS) at the ambient monitoring stations. The Division expects attaining WQS will only be achieved through reduction from the M54, alorg with reductions from other non -point source contributors. 2. Best Managemelnt Practices (BMPS) At any time during the effective dates of this permit, if the Permittee is or becomes subject to an approved TMDL with and approved Waste Load Allocation (WLAs) assigned to stormwater, the permittee shall , implement the following BMPs to reduce non -point source pollutant loading to the maximum extent practicable (MEP): (a) Identify, describe and Within 12 months the Permittee shall prepare a plan that: Identifies the watershed(s) map watershed outfalls, subject to an approved TMDL with an approved Waste Load Allocation (WSL) assigned and streams to stormwater, .. . YEAR 1 j NOTHING REQUIRED YEAR 2 2013 Accomplishments: According to the EPA and DWQ Broad and Catawba River Basinwide j Water Quality Plans there are currently no TMDLs on any of the permittee's receiving -streams or the downstream waters in which these streams directly flow. See Appendix C Map from Catawba River Basinwide Study. YEAR 3 2014 i Goals: The permittee will continue to monitor the EPA and DWQ websites to ensure i that if such TMDLs are placed on any of the receiving streams the below schedule of the BMPs will be implemented. YEAR 4 2015 YEAR 5 2016 I E 38 F 1 APPENDIX A - TARGET POLLUTANTS E APPENDIX B - PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH APPENDIX C -- BASIN MAPS 39 APPENDIX A Identificatioo" of Target Pollutants, Sources and Target Audiences I The following pollutants have been identified as significant sources of pollution in our waterways. Many of these pollutants! also negatively impact the proper function of the storm drainage system. Therefore, the following pollutants are the focus of our outreach and education program: ,,..MMr s4 P^P +; k+•k, 11, p "'4•�i�CYI�':+�'i4 �i AMg��i"� f '�'''6'�}G• w± t�• .+.e�y+4�J� � �;�a�r�et�Poilnrt "tft �� i w �V S yA�, r J +i yia t f((�� ;��i' k� ±It��G4n+�a 1'yr +� � '{��'7-' y� l��rl�`i-ce_,ofol�d__ll�tant=' •�.�k;� Tyr, 'ed�1.6 t}i r' kL .y'rR {S �: F� v 1 l•F .to �i�'7'`1r3��•�+��'� A+�r�7 �tiMr�kh: �'+`4��!" ,�a��.et�Aud��e s ��.,��3��'��a ;�[.K,e.+�;Y uYc�.Sbr+, ly Tli` •""s Y"s d.+y,,r •u` "T;,.'7,f...srm, 6.i. , iillL. ay.+1f•. 9 r,�} y,�'; w'S1S1C�xs -Contractors (Building) Sand, dirt, gravel,jclay, soil etc. Sediment -Developers -Lawn Care Professionals -General Public k Organic materials iincluding -Homeowners leaves, grass clippings, pine .-Yard Waste and Debris -Lawn Care Professionals straw, sticks, lithbs and other -General Public yard trimmings Plastics, paper, cigarette butts -General Public ,1 Litter -Smokers Motor Oil, antifreeze, grease, -DIY Car Mechanics gas and other v�hicle fluids i Auto Fluids -Auto Parts Stores i Toxic chemicals including -Homeowners/Residents herbicides, fungicides, and Pesticides -Lawn Care Professionals insecticides: i Bacteria, viruses, parasites and Pet Waste -Pet Owners -Pet Industry Professionals nutrients i -General Public 40 Sediment is generated by the processes of natural and accelerated erosion. Natural erosion is the process of weathering thatl forms soils. Accelerated erosion is a result of land -disturbing activities by humans that loosens topsoil 'and makes it more prone to erode; construction and development related activities are examples ofaccelerated erosion. Another type of erosion is streambank erosion due to lack of a vegetated buffer. I Some natural erosion is expected however, it can be minimized with the adoption of buffer requirements. The. most prevalent cause of erosion comes from areas where development has occurred:_ There are some smaller issue_ s of occurrence due to poorly vegetated lawns at both commercial and residential.properties. I� Problems aied fs$"es I Problems with erosion and sediment occur when stormwater runoff carries soil particles from areas such as construction {sites to waterways. This sediment can fill in water bodies and clog storm conveyance systems such asip'1ipes and ditches, which can lead to flooding of streets and properties. Starting the cyelel all over again and possibly collecting other pollutants such as litter, yard debris and automobile huids.1 Excessive arnounfs of sediment clouds the water, this is a condition known as turbidity. Increased turbidity causes pio oblems for aquatic life. Aquatic plant life requires sunlight for photosynthesis. If turbidity is high tn sunlight cannot penetrate through the water column and reach the plants. Turbidity is also damaging aquatic life such as fish. It impairs their vision and thus prevents them from hunting prey. It also reduLes their ability to filter oxygen by clogging their gills. Then as the turbidity settles it can cover fish el and prevent them from hatching. Enough amounts of sediment can alter water depths and force fish out f an area of a stream; this can ultimately affect recreational activities like fishing. � I Sediment also c' 'serve as a vehicle for other pollutants such as phosphorus, pathogens and heavy metals to ends up in since waters, which is a whole different set of problems to the aquatic environment. Target Audience, Developers and construction contractors make up the majority of this target audience. Land disturbing activities from construction are the major cause of sediment pollution and are not widely understood by citizens. An effective education and outreach Campaign needs to convey the Icey message to this target audience. F Key Outreach acid Education The message to this target audience must be conveyed in messages that will reach them. Since this audience is primarily made up of contractors and landscaping professionals' traditional avenues of getting this message out may not prove effective. The target audience should be made aware of the following key points: ;1 e I t 'There is a` direct link between sediment and poor water quality m Sediments Lion impacts aquatic life and habitat 1 E 41 R� ?i • Buffers are important in helping to prevent sediment form reaching the streams e Establishing ground cover and maintaining proper ground cover holds soil in place and helps to reduce eiro&n • Sediment needs to be cleaned from streets, driveways and other hard surfaces Message Distribution • Require'erosion control efforts be in place prior to land disturbing activities • PromoteE the NC Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline • Distribute pediment educational materials with development permits + Contact `the local paper and other print media outlets to suggest articles regarding the problems that sediment causes if allowed to enter our storm drainage system. Assessment • Track number of complaint calls received due to erosion and evaluate contractor response to action • Evaluate veloper and contractor knowledge of proper erosion control methods • Annually, valuate stream banks for erosion problems i I �I 11 II II I� { 42 i Yard waste is homes and bu: branches, etc., landscapers. Problems & I& Yard waste can Yard waste that which impacts : blooms decc survive. in compounds uced as a result of landscaping, mowing, clipping, pruning, and gardening around ses. Yard waste consists of organic matter such as grass clippings, leaves, and is produced by landscape maintanance performed by homeowners and commercial the storm drainage systein causing floodirig of streets, homes and businesses, s up traveling all the way through the drainage system ends up in local surface waters, tic life and habitat by introducing excess nitrogen and phosphorus to the water. This mtrients is called einrophication and can'lead to sever algae blooms. As the algae it uses up the dissolved oxygen in the water that aquatic organisms, like fish, need to )n, yard waste often carries fertilizers, pesticides and sediment attached to it that dem eutrophication and threatens the flora and fauna in our waterways. �1 Target Audience 1. Homeowners: Based upon visual observations 90% of residents either mow their own lawn and of this 90% a good 80% blow their grass clippings, leaves and debris into the street gutter. They are by far the greatest contributor to introduce yard waste into the storm drainage system. 2. Lawn Care Professional: Lawn care professional are better at not blowing yard waste into the stree't becaIwe they work in neighboring municipalities they have implemented requirements that do not allow yard waste to be blown into the streets. However, they are still a target audience and atteAori needs to be given to their education on proper procedures. 3. General?, Public: Education of the General Public on notifying officials when they witness debris being blown into the street should be a major goal, since it is difficult to monitor the entire Key Outreach anal Education Messages for Yard Waste • A direct lL exits between flooding of streets and property as a result of improper yard waste disposal habits. m Encourage' citizens and lawn care professionals to practice proper disposal habits. ® Encourrage� citizens to employ a sense of responsibility and environmental stewardship to dispose of yard ste properly. Message Di6tribution • Establish a rapport with lawn care professionals that work in the area to send education materials to. o Use billinO inserts to remind homeowners of environmental stewardship and to dispose of their was )ioverly. v Assessment'nn� - Gaither monitor y <obsexvatic composting by holding DIY clinics. irmation from the Street Maintenance and Grounds Department responses~to' clogged system -as a result of yard waste_ •d waste disposal habits of homeowners and lawn care professionals by direct s through the codes department. 44 Target Pollutanft Source Litter is generated �as a result of the intentional or unintentional disposal of trash, cigarette butts, paper scrapes, food wrappers, etc. onto the open ground or anywhere other than a trash can, dumpster or recycling bin, ; 1 Problems & kIssiies k Litter is carried, b� stormwater runoff into the drainage system where it can clog storm drains and drainage routes, capsmg street and property. flooding. Litter that makes i i through the drainage systems ends up in the local surface waters where it causes many problems such as: i • Fish,' birds and other wildlife often mistake litter for food and become sick or die from ingesting it. • Fish,i birds and other wildlife may become entangled in litter which may result in death from strangulation or starvation. • Litter may also introduce chemical pollutants into the waterways. Cigarette butts can leach chemicals 'such as cadmium, lead and arsenic into the marine environment within one hour .of contact with the water. • Litter is extremely costly to clean up, yet very easy to prevent. NCDOT spent almost $15 million in 2611; f6r roadside cleanup. Adopt a -Highway programs save taxpayers approximately $4 million on 3average per year performing roadside cleanup. Target Audience It would be safe Ito! say that everyone is included in this audience in some fashion. However smokers are a primary target ;since research has shown that cigarette butts are one of the largest sources of litter. 1 1. General Public j It has been shown that there is no stereotypical litterbug and cannot be confined to a particular detnagraphic, so educational outreach should target every citizen and visitor. 1 2. Smokers: Cigarette butts are largest environmental litter problem locally and worldwide. Smokers should be educated that their cigarette butts area major source of litter and have a negative impact on the k � � Key Outreaa h and Education Messages i � E e Litter has a direct link to habitat destruction, water quality and animal kills I . S • Flooding of streets and property can also occure due to litter blocking drainage ways e Encourage recycling, reducing, reusing and the use of trash containers • Encourage citizens to have a sense of responsibility to the environment and to report violators i i 1 j i 1 i k 45 I ;i I Message Dist ibution • Work with}convenience stores to promote the use of trash receptacles at their locations • Work with restaurants, especially fast food restaurants to promote the use of trash receptacles o Work wit the City of Kings Mountain Keep Kings Mountain Beautiful to help develop a litter campaign or the City • Con�uct�lo�ca! volunteer litter clean-ups Assessment E I - • Have • Have • Directly of • Survey Hii I i maintenance department keep track of how often blocked drains are due to litter maintenance and codes and engineering departments keep track of litter areas for ;erne the habits of the community i SchooI Students that drive on their methods of litter disposal." 46 Target Pollutant ource Vehicle chemicals Viand fluids can come from intentional or unintentional disposal of fluids such as motor oil, antifreeze, grease, gas and other vehicle fluids_ Sources for these fluids include leaky vehicles or machinery, industrial facilities, repair facilities, storage areas, fuel stations, parking lots and improper disposal of chemicals by homeowners and businesses. i i Problems &;Issu The types and origins of this type of pollutant vary considerably. Vehicles have. seals and gaskets that may leak or; have the potential to leak. Oil, grease and other fluids accumulate nn roadways and on parking lots then they are carried away by stormwater runoff. Once the pollutants make their way into the local waterways they form a film which makes oxygen transfer difficult and they are also toxic to aquatic life.- �A mere! single quart of motor oil can contaminate 250,000 gallons of water. . Target Audience I. DIY'tac Mechanics: Citizens who do their car maintenance should be given a high priority for education and outreach. The City of Kings Mountain has five auto parts stores in town and each one cater to the general public. Distribution through these stores of brochures and reminders to use the Cii 's oil recycling program is essential. 2. Auto Part Stores: Encourage the local auto parts stores to have an oil recycling location that is properly covered and contained. Key Ontrea6 anii Education Messages • There . is degr'adatic • Vehicle o i contain; le; Message Distd,bu e Develop 9 purchase I • Deveiop drivers. • Mail brocl ! Assessment and i i • Periodical Direct Ob Number q i .I i i i t direct link between plant and animal life habitat destruction and water quality as a result of the introduction of vehicle fluids into the stormwater runoff. zers should be educated on checking for leaks and seek repairs, or make efforts to s and properly dispose of the fluids. distribute educational brochures to auto parts stores and asked that stuff bags that fluids. distribute educational brochures to the local High School to distribute to teenage in the utility billing at least twice (2) a year. assess vehicle fluid disposal habits: gallons of oil recycled per quarter 47 Pesticides are applied by homeowners, business owners, lawn care and turf maintenance professionals, as well as exterminators and pest control professionals. i The EPA defines a pesticide as "any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or lessening damage of any pest." Sources of pesticides include applications to homes, lawn and kardens by home owners, business owners and/or commercial pesticide professionals. Problems &I USR� _ Commonly i1sed ganophophate pesticides are present.in urban stormwater runoff and are responsible for toxicity to aquatic I �fe in receiving bodies of water.. i , ! Target Audience i 1. Honieowners: A majority -of. the .target..pollutant, pesticides are wmmonly available from hardware re and home improvement stores. These are available to the public without any required ining or licensing for purchase. Education and outreach should target this audience in order tole ucate them on proper application techniques, practices and even more natural ways to rid pests. 2. Lawn Ca, Turf Management and Exterminator/Pest Control Professionals: It could be assumed that 4profe sionals in this industry have been properly trained and educated in the use and applicatio of pesticides. However due to the frequency that this group performs these applicatio it should be noted that they are a potential source for this type of contamination. Effoit she Id be made to keep best practices as part of their daily tailgate meetings. Key Outreach inn Education Messages • Awfrenes of the impact of pesticides on surface waters via stormwater runoff. • Ho esawners and Lawn Care Professionals should be encouraged to use native plants which do not�equiale pesticides and to use natural controls such as lady bugs and hand weeding. Use pest cndeslas a last resort and be sure to apply properly.during dry spells. + All citizens should be encourage to employ a sense of environmental responsibility. Message • Conlact' lawn care professionals to establish a dialog concerning best management practices. • Dist6ibutepesticide educational materials to lawn care professionals o Use the u ility billing insert program to get educational information in the hands of citizens at leas twin per year • Work with local media primarily local paper to do special water quality stories at different times of the ye I I 48 I 1 i � I Assessment and Evaluation Periodically survey homeowners and lawn care professionals on their pesticide application habits o Train employees to observe and report their observations of pesticide applications by citizens and lawn 'care professionals 49 Target PoNtarit Animal waste is�E waste form r�+ild a the public of, heiP Problems & : Stormwater waste is left local surface in waters cc diseases. Sc • :d from natural biological processes of domesticated and wild animal. Although contributes to pollutant levels in our waters, the focus of efforts will be to inform s and solutions associated with waste from domesticated pets. iination from pet waste poses potential serious health risks for- humans. When pet ground, stormwater runoff can carry viruses, bacteria and parasites from pet waste into s via the storm drainage system. Humans may become ill by swimining'or recreating ated by pet waste, coming in direct contact with pet waste; or from flies which spread which are listed below: I ! I • k doii I ar dogs and ca bacteria'thr aI A parasitic disease by the protozoan Toxoiplasma gondii and infects most warm - including humans. The primary host is the cat family. of the main species of bacteria living in the lower' intestines of mammal§ such as . . Humans can contact E. coli through ingestion of water contaminated with the ;h drinking or even contact through recreation. • Salmonella -An infection of the intestines caused by Salmonella bacteria which are found in the feces of I people and animals infected with Salmonella. Humans can contract Salmonella infectionthrough contact with infected animals or their feces, including contact recreation or drinkingater contamination. • Gastroenteritis -This is a general term referring to inflammation or infection of the gas Comte tinal'tract, primarily the stomach and intestines. Gastroenteritis is the most common illness ass ciated with swimming in water polluted by sewage and/or pet waste. + Rouiudwo�� Roundworms are a group of invertebrates whose larvae can be found in animal feces. Hudians can contact roundworm infections either by ingestion or through the skin. Pet waste also ser'ously impacts waterways by contributing nutrients that spur excessive weed and algae growth. Whir al biomass decomposes, it consumes large amounts of dissolved oxygen from the water that can lea to ;dangerously low dissolved oxygen levels and fish kills. This nutrient -rich water impairs aquatic habi-at ant is unattractive and unhealthy for drinking, swimming, fishing and other recreational activities. i E I I I I 50 I I i i I I 1 I I Target Audience { i I 1 ra 3. As tirore feel iriore Key Messages fo Pet owners will be the primary focus for outreach and education. By right of a pet owner is empowered with the ability to reduce pet waste by cleaning up after Successful and continued education and outreach to pet owners has the potential to reduce bacterial pollution. ry Professionals/Events, Education and outreach to pet industry professionals is mportant because their regular contact with pet owners. Targeting these professionals that cater to pet owners will enable the permittee to educate those in the profession as e the serve as a conduit to deliver education and outreach messages. iblic: By targeting the general public with outreach and educational messages the hopes to encourage more environmental stewardship of the citizens within the Both pet owners and non -pet owners will have a better understanding of the between pet waste and poor water quality. As a result pet owners will feel more o pick up after their pets as well as feeling pressure from the general public to do so. itizens are aware of the health risk involved with not cleaning up after pets, they will omfortable and more likely to report pet waste violators. Pet Waste Education Uncollected pet waste pollutes the City's waterways and threatens public health Bacteria in pet waste can cause diseases and infections in humans and other animals Bacteria and nutrients in pet waste can cause serious water quality problems Pet ;owners should always clean up and properly dispose of pet waste by methods such as bagging, Burying waste, using a covered litter box outdoors for cats., etc Message Mtribm�, • Distribute! pet waste brochures to veterinarian offices and pet grooming establishments within the jurisdiction o Ma1Ee slue pet waste stations and signs are available at every City Park and Recreation Site, as well as at the Gateway Trail • Hand out; remaining bag waste holders with Kings Mountain logo " Clean Water Everybody's Business essment, and Evaluation O assess the habits of pet owners by: et observation of habits at of citations issued for pet waste violations 51 ' I APPENDIX B Public Educati I n 6nd Outreach I February 92012 !-Program for Rotary Club, 65 attendees, presentation on stormwater quality and how they can be a part f our program- Gave out soil sample kits from the local Cooperative Extension Office and encourage enc one to test their soil before applying fertilizers. i• September 20, 2012 - Booth at the City's Industrial/Commercial Industrial Breakfast, Register to win, Ball Cap give=ar ays and brochures. 200 attendees October 1, 201.2 ' Set up at City Hall for a Stormwater Awareness Week, launched the City's stormwater campaign "C1ean ater Everybody's Business". Give-aways included, brochures on the City's recycling program, soil. tes i g kits, pet waste baggie holders. Register to win: Rain Barrel, Composter, Leaf Hand Rakes with Bag Assists, and Kitchen Grease or Compost Under Cabinet Containers. October 6, 20.12 -� Set up at the Kings Mountain Gateway Festival. Took a survey to determine stormwater awareness issues, participates received a free ball cap, gave away recycling pencils, brochures, baggie holders, and cold bottle water with the City's slogan. -Couple hundxed,'people came by the booth. Not all would take time to take the survey but overall a good kick off. ' r iI 0`_` 52 k Water Quali The City's Sto 5tormwater, M developing bas In return for y Business ball' c be available` fo DEMOGRAPHIC Street Name AGE GROUP: U f 55 ❑ i QUESTION: What is the connection between and a Bali Cap? a rmWater Quality Division is in the process of developing the City of Kings Mountain's nagement Plan and we need your help. By filling out this survey you are assisting in eline information so that we may tailor the plan for what is best for Kings Mountain. our assistance you will receive a City of Kings Mountain Clean Water Everybody's aplto wear and remind everyone that it takes all of us to ensure that clean water will r; the next generations. RMATION: 250 Between 25 and 35 Over 55 0 Zip Code Between 35 and 45 0 Between 45 and GENDER: Male ® Female ® HOUSING: Own ❑ Rent EDUCATION: high School Diploma[] Some College 0 College Degree ❑Professional Degree HOUSEHOLD IN4COME: Under 30,000 ® Between 30,000 and 50,000 ❑ Between 50,000 and 100,00011 `:. O er 100,000 I DO YOU OWN A DOG: Yes® No 0 DO YOU HAVE AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM: Yes 0 No ❑ What is your main source of news / information about the City of Kings Mountain i � FLIP OVER FOR SURVEY . I 53 STORMWATER BASELINE SURVEY 2012 1. How would youlfinish this sentence? Rinsing out a paintbrush in the street gutter or washing a car on the street.:. is okay, because the water flows into the sewer and to the wastewater treatment k plant. is !not a good idea, because the water flows to the nearest stream or pond. ❑ I have no idea. :. - -.- 2. How much of a water quality. problem for our local streams do you feel each of the following pose? . s Serious Moderate Small No Problem ::. Fertilizer rurti off from yards? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Pesticides run off irom yards? i i. ❑ El ❑ ❑ i I Dirt/Silt run of# from t Construction sites? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Pet Waste? I ❑ Automotive items such ' as oil and antifreeze? E � I 3. in the pa5t`yea have you witness anyone dumping into a storm drain in Kings Mountain? Yes El � I s No ❑ 4. Do you or any df your neighbors blow their grass clippings into the street? Yes El Mo❑ jS. Would yoy ble filling to bag or compost your grass clipping/leaves If ynu were aware of the cost to �I our citizens to de n storm drains not to mention the debris that this puts into our streams? Yes t' I NO ❑ 6. What is the estimated percentage of impervious area ( not grass) of your property? 10% ❑ 20% W 30% ❑ 40'/ ❑ 50% ❑ 6010 ® 7p°� 80%1:1 90°� 100°� Ifyou would be willing to volunteer for a community stormwater event please putyour contact information on oiirsign up sheet I ! i 54 M Lr) MWO MON MAW 3W, I h! fi 0111 1, N" 11# to (ti av, M MY Maq USTI M W A lip ff Nq SUR &.10 v x 050-77 so so gat W00WO rtT 7 -T sm, to 51 ialvil v SO a R60, OwnkE s ii I ii 1v (k Tt M mfo V, W Ira Fx W., OR rMisf, 555 -7,154, 'EM, Wo Of _F Awl Nuion. in a fto V2 0 0"! ff-A 0, M SMA HA 7 t I'd!]{ -TW M W31 VA 5 go TWT 41 lf"n owl W 55V Awl M., fi n .1W fet ur 7 1FUR 'i le — j to 01.1 1 00.10 W1 VOM Ig AM— elm, RIO 1 -1 '!T1 fP MUM FM WUM, TAP RP MY&M rip 01 ff TO; 17 lu %mv Sam M. mou I Rubm OR 5, �vw lWo—iin mm _4M, �1,04%034WRJM_ k" "t 4, — MITCHELL y r MA .1SON YANCEY BUNCOMBE !` .aA { J >. « RUTHERFORD� C HENDERSON POLKa Subbasin Boundaries County Boundaries Interstates and US Highways Major Hydrology Impaired Waters �- No TMDL Ln v t� { 2010 Impaired Waters ..- t VYATAUGA ,...�� its ; ~'` s' YADKIN b r k a CALDWELL A' NDER----- — - ---- to DAVIE CnE^/�: Ji, ..-y_t' =?'. l- a it e -• -y..., w-, Cn IREDELL'f .70 jx 1 v t , CTAIN�A _ - v — ROWAN CABARRUS 's `--'i- CLEVELAND ysz 1 •-j TA a-,-.n, -... �11 � j y �C' � ;� - �z-C� _ { STANI_Y MEC.LEURG. F , ,4k III r UNION'= - a- a s 10 zD 30 no Mites - NCS66oS Lj Letter of Transmittal Date: November 6, 2008 Attention: Mike Randall RE: NPDES Phase it Permit Application Cittj of Kin6s Mountain Department of Building Codes Administration WE ARE SENDING YOU: X Attached M Under Separate Cover via the following items: A P I Plans Calculations Copy of Letter COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 3 1 1/06/2008 NPDES Permit Application and Narrative THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked above: REMARKS: Application is including in each binder, please contact Holly M. Black at 704-7344598 or hollyb@cityofkm.com Signed by Holly M. Black -- - —e� �- - K�a C�� FUL - 7 2010 CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN StormH2O Management Application Program Narrative Edgar O. Murphrey Jr. Mayor Marilyn H. Sellers City Manager • • CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN StormH2O Management Application Program Narrative Edgar O. Murphrey Jr. Mayor Marilyn H. Sellers City Manager "R9W D JUL - 7 2.010 DENR - WATER OUALrf State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec'd Division of Water Quality Fee Paid • Permit Number NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 40 • This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form. This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU Z68) are both required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application submittals may be returned to the applicant. I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION a. Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage Ci of Kings Mountain b. Ownership Status (federal, state or local) Local c. Type of Public Entity (city, town, county, prison, school, City etc. d. Federal Standard Industrial SIC 91 - 97 Classification Code e. County(s) Cleveland and Gaston f. Jurisdictional Area (square miles) 33.05 g. Population Permanent 10,498 within Corporate Limits Seasonal (if available) h. Ten-year Growth Rate 10.6% i. Located on Indian Lands? ❑ Yes Z No - II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION a. Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles 33 square miles b. River Basin(s) Broad and Catawba c. Number of Primary Receiving Streams 5 in the Broad 3 in the Catawba d. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities: • Residential 34916 • Commercial 16% • Industrial 13.9% • Open Space 48.5% Total = 100% e. Are there significant water quality issues listed in the attached application report? ❑ Yes ® No SWU-264-103102 Page 1 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application 40 0 III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy ❑ Yes ® No b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program ❑ Yes ® No c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program ❑ Yes ® No d. CAMA Land Use Plan ❑ Yes ® No N/A IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting) a. Do you intend to co -permit with El Yes No a permitted Phase I enti ? b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity: • Name of Phase I MS4 • NPDES Permit Number c. Do you intend to co -permit Yes ®No with another Phase II entity? d. If so, provide the name(s) of the entity: e. Have legal agreements been finalized between the co- ❑ Yes ® No ermittees? V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS (If more than one, attach additional sheets) a. Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of our permit obligations? ® Yes ❑ No b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing • Name of Entity NCDENR- Division of Land Quality • Element they will implement Sedimentation and Erosion Control • Contact Person Zahid Khan • Contact Address 610 East Center Street, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 • Contact Telephone Number 1-704-663-1699, ext.2145 c. Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? El Yes No VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL) The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action through board action. a. Name of person to which permit authority has been delegated Marilyn H. Sellers b. Title/position of person above City Manager c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be ___provided in the attached a2plication report. Through Adopting Ordinance SWU-264-103102 Page 2 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application ® VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above may sign the official statement below, • • Jr certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge -and belief, true, accurate, and complete. lam aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and 1mp7r' onment for knowing violations. Signature Name gar . urphre Jr. Title Mayor Street Address V 101 W Gold Street PO Box Box 429 City Kings Mountain State North Carolina Zip 28086 Telephone 704-734-0333 Fax 704-734-4619 E-Mail mayorrick@cityofkm.com VIII. M54 CONTACT INFORMATION Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. a. Name of Contact Person Holly M. Black b. Title Director of Codes Administration c. Street Address 101 W. Gold Street d. PO Box Box 429 e. City Kings Mountain f. State North Carolina g. Zip 28086 h. Telephone Number 704-734-4598 i. Fax Number 704-730-2106 j. E-Mail Address hollyb@cityofkm.com 5WU-264-103102 Page 3 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS . List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets. a. RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Program b. UIC program under SDWA c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge #NC 0020737 #NCG 1100129 Permit Number Dennis Wells, Director of Water/Sewer d. Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program e. Non Attainment Program f. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS) reconstruction approval g. Ocean dumping permits under the N/A Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act h. Dredge or fill permits under section 404 of CWA SX. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT • Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with page numbers for each entry. Page 4 SWU-264-103102 • 0 CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN StormH2O Management Program Narrative Edgar O. Murphrey Jr. Mayor Marilyn H. Sellers City Manager • CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN StormH2O Management Program Narrative TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION 1.1 Population Served 1.2 Crowth Rate 1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Area 1.4 MS4 Conveyance System 1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates 1.6 Estimate Methodology 1.7 TMDL Identification SECTION 2: RECEIVING STREAMS 2.1 Table of Major Receiving Streams SECTION 3: EXITING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 3.1 Local Programs 3.2 State Programs SECTION 4: PERMITTING INFORMATION 4.1 Responsible Party Contact List 4.2 Organizational Chart 4.3 Signing Official 4.4 Duly Authorized Representative SECTION 5: CO-PERMITING INFORMATION 5.1 Not Applicable for City of Kings Mountain SECTION 6: RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY 6.1 NCDENR- Sedimentation and Erosion Control SECTION 7: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts 7.2 Public Involvement and Participation 7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control 7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and ReDevelopment 7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations APPENDICES A. Receiving Streams B. BMP I Public Education and Outreach C. BM 112 Public Involvement 1). BM P 3 Illicit Discharge and Elimination F. BM P 4 Construction Site Runoff Control G. BMP 5 Post Construction Runoff Control H. BMP 6 Cood Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention I. Resolution Designating Authorizing Representative and Public Hearing Notice 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 `J 13 17 19 24 28 29 30 31 33 35 37 40 S1. Storm Sewer System Information 1.1 Population Served: The permanent population for the corporate limits is approximately 10,483 per the City of Kings Mountain Planning Department. The 2003 certified estimate of population NC OSB&M-State Demographer for the City Limits was 10,540. The ETJ population based on a 1 % annual growth rate was 5,310. 1.2 Growth Rate: The population growth rate between 1990-2000 was 10.6% per the Cleveland County Land Use Plan and the Centralina Council of Governments. 1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: The jurisdictional area is approximately 25 square miles, this is the combined area of the corporate limits and a two-mile extraterritorial planningjurisdiction. The service area is 25 square miles. 'There are approximately 8 miles of storm drainage features per our own audit. 1.4 MS4 Conveyanceystem: Stormwater is transmitted through a system of closed pipes and open ditches to a network of natural streams and manmade lakes. High density areas within the corporate limits have curb and gutter with closed pipes that empty into natural drainage ditches or streams via flared end section pipes. There are few direct pipes to streams. Low density areas and areas within the extra territorial jurisdiction is served by either curb and gutter, open ditches or swales which then carry water to natural streams. The maintenance of this stormwater infrastructure is divided between public and private responsibilities. The publicly maintained system is along the road right-of-way. The City is responsible for keeping the catch basins along public roads and culverts which carry streams under roads clear of debris so that runoff can flow freely. Infrastructure on private property (further than 10 feet from the road) should be maintained by the property owner. Drainage swales and stormwater outfalls should be regularly maintained to remove any accumulated debris. Streams should also be maintained by the homeowner, but in accordance with local, state, and federal rules. Maintenance is performed by the City's Public Works Department on an as -needed basis as problems are found usually due to flooding problems and/or citizen complaints. 'There is currently no regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance program for stormwater infrastructure. The stormwater inventory will include an assessment of the condition and maintenance needs for stormwater structures. 1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates: .,PERCENT Residential 5460 34% Commercial 545 3.6% Industrial 2230 13.9% Open Space 7765 48.5% 1.6 Estimate Methodology: A physical count of zoning map parcels and GIS data was performed to estimate the above acres and percentages. 1.7 TMDL Identification: Abernethy and McGill Creeks flow into Crowders Creek just outside the City's Jurisdiction. Crowders Creek has been under TMDL classification since July 1, 2004 for Fecal Coliform. The City of Kings Mountain load allocation is 1.4E+10 unitsld. City o.(Kin$s Moz,n fain NTDfSPhase Il Siorin wa terTermi t Narra ti ve 2.1 2. Receiving Streams Ninety percent of the area drains to the Broad River. The remaining ten percent enters the Catawba River. The receiving streams are listed in Table 1. 'fable 2.1 Major Receiving Stream Overview Receiving Streams. River Basin r Water Quality , `i`Glassificatid 'n. Water Ouality Issues McGill Creek Catawba C Crowders Creek TM DI_ Abernethy Creek Catawba C Crowders Creek TMDL Crowders Creek Catawba C TMDL Potts Creek Broad C Urban Runoff Lil Persimmon Creek Broad C Urban Runoff Beason Creek Broad C Urban Runoff See Appendix A (Page 28) for an expanded list of receiving streams. • • r✓ vofKngsMot:nternNPDESPhosellStormwaierPermiiNarraiive • 3. Existing Water Quality Programs 3.1 Local Programs: 3.1.1 Sediment and Erosion Control Currently the City depends upon NCDENR for sedimentation and erosion control permitting. The City of Kings Mountain will be developing a local erosion control program based on the State model. The City recommends a stream protection buffer of twenty-five feet for projects that do not fall under the State soil erosion control plan 3.1.2 Crowders Creek Land Use The City's Land Use Plan for the Crowders Creek drainage basin for McGill Creek and Crowders Creek is Industrial and Restricted Residential. Future development in this area will be required to provide stormwater plans for the City's approval prior to issuance of grading permits. Current land use in the Abernethy Creek drainage area is minimal agricultural and low density residential. . 3.2 State Programs: 3.2.1 Sediment and Erosion Control The City of Kings Mountain insures that State soil erosion control permits have been issued prior to allowing any grading for sites exceeding one acre or more. 3.2.2 Crowder Creek TAIDL The City of Kings Mountain has a daily load allocation issued under the Crowders Creek TMDL. Currently the City inspects our sewer outfall lines that are routed to the Crowders Creek WWTP. These lines are inspected twice a year, to ensure there is no exi-iltration, currently storm water in flow is our main issue. 0 Ciiy olKingsMoc,nfainNPDESPhas&#StormwaterPermiiNarrative 4. Permitting Information 4.1 Responsible Party Contact List. PROGRAM AREA Trru, NAME PHONE# FAX# Administration City Coordinator I lolly M. Riack 704-7344599 1 704-730-2106 Public Education Stormwater Specialist 'IBD Public Involvement Stormwater Specialist T1313 Illicit Discharge Stormwater Inspectors Brandon Putnam 704-7344597 704-730-2106 Shawn Davis 704-730-2105 704-730-2106 Rick Putnam 704-734-4506 704-7344502 Shane Woodard 704-7344507 704-7344502 Construction Stormwater Inspectors Brandon Putnam 704-7344597 704-730-2106 Runoff Shawn I)avis 704-730-2105 704-730-2106 Post Construction Stormwater Inspectors Brandon Putnam 704-7344597 704-730-2106 Runoff Shawn Davis 704-730-2105 704-730-2106 Rick Putnam 704-7344506 704-7344502 Shane Woodard 704-734,4507 704-734-4502 Good I iousekeeping Public Works Director Jackie l3amett 704-7344501 704-7344502 4.2 Oryanizational Chart: Marilyn Sellers City Manager 1 s Holly Black Jackie Barnett Director of Codes Administration Director of Public Works Stormwater Coordinator Floodplain Manager Public Works Director Buildinv Codes Administralor Operations Management TUD Position Rick Putnam Jr. Shane Woodward Stormwater Inpsector Stormwater Inspector Erosion Control Supervisor Sanitation Supervisor Street Supervisor Public Edducati Plan Review uctson Drainage Complaints Drainage Complaints Brandon Putnam Stormwater Inpscctor Drainage Complaints Shawn Davis Stormwater Inspector Drainage Complaints • City olKingsMorntalnNPDESPha"ffSiormwaterPermiiNorrative 5 • 4.3 Signing Official: Name: Marilyn Sellers Position:. City Manager 'Author ity: Mrs. Sellers is responsible for overseeing all departments within the City. Since success depends on actions from multiple departments including Codes, Public Works, Utilities, and Planning, it is imperative that final authority come from a position overseeing all departments 4.4 Duly Authorized Representative Name: + ; Marilyn Sellers Position: City Mana per Authority; .E. "' ` Resolution designating City Manager as the responsible party is attached as Appendix ! (Pages 40 and 41) 0 CiiyolKingsMourftainNPDfSPbasellSiormwaEerPermiiNarreiflyL- 6. Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations 6.1 Name of Entity: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 6.2 Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permittint; 6.3 Contact Information: NC Department of Lnvironment and Natural Resources Mr. Zahid Khan 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 1-704-663-1699, ext. 2145 Zahid.KhanRncmail.net 6.4 Legal A�*reements: There is no legal agreement between the City and NCDENR for permitting of sediment and erosion control projects within the jurisdiction of the City of Kings Mountain. e 0 C'iiya,(Kings Mot ntainNPMSPAasollStormwalerPermitNarrative • 7. Stormwater Management Program Plan The City of Kings Mountain will develop, implement and enforce a stormwater management program (SWMP) designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from Kings Mountain to the maximum extent practicable (MEP), to protect water quality and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act. The SWMP will be developed and fully implemented within five years from the effective date of the issued NPDES stormwater permit. 7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts: The City of Kings Mountain will develop and implement a Public Education Program within five years from the effective date of the NPDES stormwater permit. The program will include but not be limited to the following: • Distribute available literature to the public. • Develop new literature specific to Kings Mountain to be distributed to the public. • Provide a speaker bureau to be available to present programs or request. • Develop an in school program to target specific grades recommended by the school system. The main focus of the public education and outreach program will be to educate the public as to the impacts of illegal/illicit discharges to the stormwater system and the steps that citizens can take to reduce ore] irninate the impacts. 7.1.1 Public Education and Outreach 13MP (See Appendix C (Page 29)) 0 7.1.2 Target Audience: The City of Kings Mountain's public education program will mainly target residential, commercial and industrial property owners. These property owners make up 51.3% of our land users. 7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources: 48.5% of our land use is undeveloped and our land use plan indicates either residential or industrial planning zones, it can be expected that an increase in runoff will be the most serious source of stream impairment. Impacts would include pollutant and debris transport, sediment transport, streambank erosion and localized flooding. 7.1. d Outreach Programs: Outreach programs will begin with available printed materials, such as newsletters and brochures that can be distributed through newspaper or through the City's utility bills. The City of Kings Mountain sent out 5,932 utility bills in February 2007, these bills went to households, businesses and industries within the City of Kings Mountain's planning jurisdiction. An annual workshop will be held during a City Council work session in order to update the governing body and the public on past, present and future projects and concerns. A stormwater page on the City's internet site will be developed in year three, with access to the internet more commonplace this will become an invaluable tool to get information to our local citizens as well as future developers. An aggressive classroom educational campaign will be developed and target key grade years such as the third, sixth and tenth. . GiyolKings.MomutoinNPDFSPhase115tormwaterPermiiNarraiive 9 7.1.5 Decision Process: After an initial review of conditions that currently exist within the City of Kings Mountain it was decided that the item that would have an immediate impact on the City's stormwater issues would be a public education and outreach program. It was decided that a stormwater education program should be developed that would educate the citizens of the negative impacts illicit /illegal discharges can have to the waters of the State and waters ofthe U.S. The program should educate the public to the benefits of managing stormwater discharges and stormwater drainage basins. The target demographic to have the most positive impact would be young children in grades K thru Sixth and adults between the ages of 25 and 50. 7.1.6 Evaluation: USING THE MEDIA (NEWSPAPERS, TV, RADIO AND INTERNET) • Number ol'Quarterly Newsletters -Published for insert into the local newspaper Estimated Circulation- • Number of "hits" on the stormwater information websitc. • Number of stormwater press releases. CLASSROOM EDUCATION ON STORMWATER • Number of educational materials distributed to schools. • Number of classes, schools, or students that participate in municipal - sponsored workshops or activities. • Number of students receiving stormwater education as a regular part or the school curriculum. • Number of'citizens attending municipal -sponsored workshops or activities. EDUCATION/OUTREACH FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES • Number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators. • Number of businesses participating in the "Going Green" program. • Number of business participating in a training program EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, PAMPHLETS, BOOKLETS AND INSERTS • Number of materials created and distributed • Number ofevents attended with displays • Number of people at an event who saw the display (guest book) or took a pamphlet/booklet • Audience target lists PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS • Number of items given out • Number of events attended (to give out items) • Number of community leaders who delivered items • City olKin6sMmwtainNPMSPhaseilStorrnwaterPermitNarrative 10 7.2 Public Involvement and Participation: To meet the minimum requirement for public • involvement, this permit application and narrative will be submitted for public hearing on August 26, 2008. The documents will be available for review. Staff will make a presentation to the City Council and the general public summarizing the content of the permit. Public comments will be accepted. An outreach program will be developed within the first 2 years of the permit in order to reach out and engage all economic and ethnic groups and provide opportunities for the public to participate in program development and implementation. 7.2. I Public Involvement Programs BA4P Summary Table (Appendix D (Page 30)) 7. 2.2 Target Audience: "rile City of Kings Mountain's target audience will be comprised of local citizens, businesses and industry leaders. We will include our Churches and Schools because they will be a vital resource in reaching our citizens across economic and ethic lines. Local clubs and organizations such as the Rotary Club, Friends of the Lakes, and Garden Clubs will also be important to the success of our public outreach. 7.2.3 Participalion Program: The EPA recommends that the public be included in developing, implementing and reviewing stormwater management programs, and that the public participation process should make efforts to reach out and engage all economic and ethnic groups. Kings Mountain will provide activities for public participation in stormwater management and . opportunities for publice involvement/review of the stormwater program. Aclivilies/1'ublic Participation Storm drain stenciling Stream clean-up and monitoring Adopt a stream program Community Leader program Involvenrenl/Public opinion Hold public hearings on stormwater issues including approval of the Phase 11 Permit Application and ordinance. Facilitate public meetings as needed on specific topics Survey citizens as needed for research and targeted of education program 7.2.4 Decision Process: In deciding to develop a Public involvement program it was recognized that the more hands on that the public can become the more they will take ownership ofthe program giving it more chances of success. This program will be created through the addition of new programs as will as involving existing groups such as Keep Kings Mountain Beautiful to build on our litter control program and also the '`adopt -a -stream" program. Our speakers bureau will also be available to these groups. The public will also be invited to be involved in the permitting and adoption of ordinances process through public hearings. Prior to adoption of any new ordinances the City Council will hold public hearings in order to receive input from the public. 0 CiiryofKingsMouniainNPDFSPbasellSiormwaierPermiiNarrative 7.2.5 Evaluation • STORM DRAIN STENCILING Number or percentage ofdrains stenciled + Number of stenciling volunteers CITIZEN SURVEYS • Number of citizens solicited to complete surveys • Number of completed surveys A survey of citizens gauging change of attitude/behavior after storm water education activities are held ADOPT -A -STREAM PROGRAM • Establish an adopt -a -stream program in year 4 • Track number of participants • Track the quantity of trash and debris removed • Number of miles cleaned • Number of incidents reported due to volunteer monitoring PUBLIC MEETINGS • Number of meetings held • Number of attendees • Actions taken as a result of meetings • ® City o1KingsAfo,rnlainNPDF.SPhase11StormwalerPermrlNarretrve 12 7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: The City ol'Kings Mountain will develop, implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. 7.3.1 Illicit Discharge Detection l3MP Summary Table (See appendix F (Page 31)) 7.3.2 Storm Sewer Map: The City will begin a stormwater infrastructure inventory in late 2008. The field survey will include a visit to all stormwater structures, collect data describing each structure and determine the x,y,z coordinates to survey grade. The city will map a minimum of 10 % each year. 7.3.3 Regulalory Mechanism The City will develop and adopt an Illegal Discharge Ordinance. This ordinance will provide the City with the basic legal tools to conduct investigations, determine sources of illicit discharges and enforce the termination of illicit discharges up to, and including, fines. 7.3.4 Enfbrcemenl City staff will be cross -trained to recognize and report illegal discharges. Staff to be trained includes code enforcement officers, inspectors, police and fire personnel. Additional staff will be added to the Street Maintenance Department to manage the illicit discharge program. T 3.5 Detection and elimination 46 7.3.5.1 Locating Problem Areas • Illicit discharges and connections to the City's separate storm sewer system will be identified using the following techniques: • Water sampling data and other available information about water quality will be reviewed to identity problem areas. Based on the review of water quality data, areas in the community will be prioritized for visual screening. • City employees will be trained to conduct proper inspections, screen, and test outfalls. "Training of Public Works, and Building & Inspection Services, to also be observant for illicit connections during their daily job functions will be conducted annually. Police and Fire personnel will also receive basic training in recognition and response to illegal discharges. • Kings Mountain's GIS will be used to highlight the City owned properties. A file review and field survey will be conducted during the first year to identify all storm sewers on these properties and properly located the storm sewer on the computer maps. • Visual screening of outfalls in the storm sewer system that are under the control of the City will be done as part of the stormwater infrastructure inventory. A minimum o1'25% of the outfalls will be reviewed annually. 0 City olKinds Moun lain XMLSAase 11Storm water Perm i i 13 • Dry weather field screening of outtalls will be conducted as needed. Dry weather is defined as periods where there has not been precipitation or snow melt for 2 days. The location screened will be located.on the community map of the storm sewer. Locations identified by visual screening, complaints, and water quality data as requiring follow up will be prioritized and revisited during dry weather periods. Outfalls potentially discharging polluting material during dry weather periods will be tested based on water quality problems found in the river, screening tests, and odor, color and visual observations. Assistance in sample collection and testing will be requested of NC DWQ when a significant pollutant or complex problem is found. The complaint system will be enhanced in cooperation with the existing efforts of the Police/Fire Department to encourage reporting of suspicious discharges. Kings Mountain will enhance the complaint system to log complaints, assign them for follow up and document results of investigations. A procedure to coordinate complaint response and follow up will be developed in cooperation with the Public Works and Utility Departments. The complaint system will be in place within 12 months after the Stormwater Permit .is issued. 7.3.5? Finding the Source ■ Prioritization of sources that are discharging polluting material will be as follows: ■ Water quality problems that have been identified from past sampling and inspections from the NC Division of Water Quality will be reviewed. A plan will be developed in cooperation with these agencies for further investigation and correction. Complaints related to the discharge of polluting materials will be investigated as they are reported. Currently calls relating to discharging of improper materials into the separate storm sewer system are directed to the Codes Department and to Public Works. The complaints are investigated as staff are available. Additional staff will be hired in order to improve response time. A system will be developed to notify Stormwater services for follow up distribution of public education materials regarding improper disposal into the storm sewer system. ■ Water sampling and testing will be conducted as necessary to locate the source of the illicit discharge. ■ Suspicious discharges will be prioritized based on the estimate of the impact on the watershed. Investigation of suspicious discharges will be made by visual inspection and/or testing of discharges within the storm drainage system upstream of the suspicious discharge. Other options that will be considered in locating illicit connections or discharges may include the use of the media to advertise a testing area. Letters may be sent to residents and businesses alerting them to the problem that is under investigation to solicit their assistance in finding the source. A building by building evaluation may also be used in areas where a problem has been isolated to a small area. S(1EtJo/f{ings�oernEeinNPD�Pttiase/1,5'EormweterPermiENa.rrative 14 4 7.3.5.3 Removing/Correcting Illicit Connections The City of Kings Mountain is developing a map identifying outfalls to waters of the state under Kings Mountain's jurisdiction. Suspicious discharges identified from available water sampling data, complaints and visual inspections will then be prioritized for sampling. Investigations will be made to find the sources of pollutants. Those responsible for discharges will be notified for correction and followed to assure correction is satisfactorily completed. An ordinance will be adopted to address illicit discharges and connections. Assistance may be requested from the NC Division of Water Quality to obtain correction. ■ The City of Kings Mountain's Codes Administration will manage the Illicit Discharge Elimination Program. Kings Mountain's Codes Administrator or her designee will be responsible for implementing the plan. City staff and/or private contractors may be used to conduct the illicit detection surveys. 7.3.6 Non Slorinwaler Discharges The following categories of non -storm water discharges or flows ( i.e., illicit discharges) will be examined. a.) Water line flushing, de -chlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water will be investigated and efforts made to reduce their impact on surface water quality. b.) Discharges from potable water sources, irrigation water, lawn watering, and individual residential car washing will be managed via the public education program and monitored by the water conservation program. c.) Air conditioning condensation will be investigated on a case by case basis. 7.3.7 Cenerul Provisions ■ Kings Mountain inspects installation of all new storm and sanitary sewers. Kings Mountain will require certification of no illicit connections for new facilities prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy. ■ For additions to existing facilities, Kings Mountain will investigate the feasibility of implementing a program that requires dye testing by Kings Mountain, NC DWQ, or a certified contractor to certify there are no illicit connections. ■ Kings Mountain will send formal notification to the NC DWQ of new proposed industrial facilities for follow up to ensure compliance with the NPDES program. ■ All activities will be tracked on Kings Mountains GIS, 0 CiiyofAin&MouniainMDE'Pho5ellStormwaterPermiiNarralive V O7.3.8 Outreach Kings Mountain is implementing a Stormwater Public Education Program which is a new water quality public education program for residents, businesses, and schools that includes specific information about illicit discharges and connections. See Kings Mountain's Public Education Program for more detailed information. The existing complaint system will be enhanced though coordination with the Public Works Department. A system log, to investigate, track and resolve complaints will be in place. 7.3.9 Decision Process The storm water illicit discharge detection and elimination program will be developed in response to the requirements of this permit application. The program will emphasize prevention of illegal discharges through regulation and education. The ordinance will be enforced as needed but the emphasis when a discharge is found will be education and elimination of the discharge. Limited field screening will take place in targeted areas. Less than 18% of the city is commercial/industrial so field screening will target those areas only. The inventory will provide the first inspection. Efforts will be made at cross training City staff in recognition of illegal discharges so that Stormwater staff can focus on follow-up. 7.3.10 Evaluation All activities related to the Illicit Discharge Education Program will be tracked and documented on the Kings Mountain's GIS. • 12 to 60 months following the issuance of the stormwater permit the following will be accomplished on an annual basis. • A summary report of complaints received, investigated and the results of the investigation will be prepared. • Suspicious outfalls that had a dry weather flow during visual screening will be tested for suspected pollutants. • A summary report of premises found to be improperly connected to the storm sewer or sanitary sewer will be prepared. • A summary report of on -site sewage disposal systems found to be improperly functioning and actions taken to correct problems will be prepared. • A list of outfalls, manholes tested, and test results will be prepared. IS Oly o1Kia6sMountarnNPDfSPhasellStormwatefPermiiNarroi ve I+ 7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control The City of Kings Mountain currently plans to adopt a local program to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff from construction activities that result in a land disturbance of greater than or equal to 12,000 square Ieet. The City will comply with the State Erosion and Sediment control Program for a locally delegated program and the DWQ general stormwater permit requirements for construction activities. 7.4.1 Construction Site Stornnvater Runoff Control f3MP Summary Table (See Appendix F (Page 33)) 7.4.2 Erosion Control Ordinance The City of Kings Mountain will adopt a local sedimentation program by year three that is regulated by the State of North Carolina under the State Sedimentation Erosion Control Rules and Laws. Until this time the City will depend upon the States erosion control program to comply with this requirement. 7.4.3 Plan Review All projects that disturb 12,000 square feet or more will eventually require an erosion control plan and grading permit. This review will be part of the overall City of Kings Mountain's Site/Subdivision plan submittal process. The review will include water quality reviews for total suspected solids in drinking water supply watersheds and nutrient removal review in the City's jurisdiction a pre -construction meeting is held to • review erosion control and water quality issues. 7.4.4 Enforcement The City of Kings Mountain will follow the State of North Carolina rules for enforcement relative to the Sedimentation Erosion Control laws 7.4. 5 Inspections Each Stormwater Inspector will be responsible of all the projects located in their area of responsibility. The inspector will prioritizes projects depending on (lie phase of construction history of the site and project complexity. The Stormwater inspector will inspect the site and write a report noting corrections required to bring the site into compliance. A reasonable amount of time will be allowed to correct violations. If compliance is not achieved the project will be placed under violation until corrections are made. 7.4.6 Public Information All property owners within 400 feet of a proposed site plan will be notified by the City of Kings Mountain of receipt of a development plan. Owners will be notified of office hours during which they may review project plans. Staff will work with adjacent property owners as needed to address concerns. If there is significant opposition to a project, a public meeting may be held. Any public complaints received for a specific project will be investigated and addressed relative to the complaint. SGity dKinysMo.niainNPMSAaso1ISiormwaierPermiiNarralive 17 • 7.4.7 Decision Process Since erosion and sediment appear to be our number one pollutant of stormwater; construction site stormwater runoff control plans will become a crucial tool in controlling this pollutant. It was decided that the City should eventually have our own erosion and sedimentation control program so as to more closely monitor this requirement. Until that time the City will depend upon the State's erosion and sedimentation control program to satisfy this requirement. 7.4.8 Evaluation Once our program is implemented monthly reports will be submitted to Gaston County and the NC Division of Land Quality. The monthly report to Gaston County will summarizes new permits issued by the City. The following items are reported monthly to the State: 1. Number of new sedimentation control projects. 2. Number of plans reviewed. 3. Number of permits issued. 4. Number of site inspections conducted. 5. Number of Single Family Residence inspections. G. Number of Notices of violation issued. 7. Number of Cases referred for enforcement 8. 'Total Disturbed Acres. 9. Number of Projects in the Crowders Creek watershed. 0 A summary report will also be maintained within the Codes Administration Department. BMP INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE • The frequency of inspection and maintenance of BMPs. • The number of failed storm water BMPs. The number of BMPs reported to be in need of repair. • Whether or not an inventory of inspection and maintenance activities was created and is regularly maintained. BRUSH BARRIER The number of brush barriers installed. The number of construction sites with brush barriers. • ,Flie amount of sediment collected brush barriers. • The frequency of inspection and maintenance of brush barrier installations. • Suspended solids levels at the site outfall. CHECK DAMS The number of check dams installed. • The number of construction sites that have check dams. ,Fhe reduction in runoff quantity. The frequency of inspection and maintenance of check dam installations. + The amount of sediment collected. • Suspended solids levels at the site outfall. • City ofKin&MonntainNPDfSPhaseIlStormwaterPermrtNarratrve 18 • CHEMICAL STABILIZATION • The number of personnel trained to apply chemicals. • Suspended solids levels at the site outfall. • The frequency of chemical reapplication. • The number of construction sites that use chemical stabilization. CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCES • The frequency of inspection and maintenance of construction entrances. • The amount of sediment collected at construction entrances. • Suspended solids levels at the site outfall. • Whether or not an ordinance was developed that requires special construction entrances. CONSTRUCTION REVIEWER • The number of trained inspectors. • Whether or not an ordinance was developed requiring that sites be inspected. • The number of inadequate sites/plans reported by inspectors. • The number of non -compliant permits reported. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING • Whether or not an ordinance was developed that requires construction sequencing, • The number of construction sites that practice sequencing. • Suspended solids levels at the site outfall. • • CitryoM-g,MountBinNPDESPhes,-IlSformwvierPermieNarretfve Y 7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment: • The City of Kings Mountain will create a stormwater management ordinance for control of post -construction stromwater runoff. The current program was developed to ensure that pre and post construction runoff remained at the same velocity and quantity. Currently erosion control is permitted by the State for more than I acre of disturbed area, The City of Kings Mountain will create a stormwater management ordinance to comply with the State's Phase II rules for post -construction. The City will also partner with the State as needed to develop and implement area specific watershed plans which may have alternate strategies for preventing or minimizing water quality impacts using structural and non-structural BMPs. The new stormwater management ordinance shall become effective by July 1, 2010 The new ordinance will meet the following requirements: Low density ption 1.) Less than 15% built -upon area 2.) Stormwater runoff from the development shall be transported from the development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable. Fligh density option Projects exceeding the low density threshold (established above in low density section) shall implement stormwater control measures that: 1.) Control and treat the difference in stormwater runoff volume leaving the project site between the pre and post development conditions for the l year 24 hour storm. Runoff volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more the 120 hours; • 2.) All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements of the program shall be designed to have an 85% average annual removal for Total Suspended Solids: 3.) General Engineering Design Criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 21-1.1008(c). Riparian Buffers The City of Kings Mountain's new ordinance will either meet or exceed the minimum rule for riparian buffers. 7.5 1 BA4P Operations and Maintenance The City's program includes an operation and maintenance component that ensures the adequate long-term operation of the structural BMP's required by the program, These BM I's are privately owned and operated. City staff annually will complete a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP. Staff shall correspond with BMP owners to facilitate needed maintenance or corrective actions. 7.5.2 On -Site Wastewater Systems The City of Kings Mountain does not evaluate permit applications or inspect installation ofon-site wastewater disposal systems (OSWW), also referred tows septic systems. These functions are conducted by the Cleveland and Gaston County Environmental Flealth Department or, in the case of large discharges the NC Department of Environmental Health, The City of Kings Mountain will coordinate its Illegal Discharge Program with the Cleveland and Gaston County EHD to assist in mitigating problems with seeping OSWW. OCiiyofKingsMountainNPDFSPhasellStorrnwaterPermiiNarrative 20 The City does not encourage the use of OSW W for new development and requires the project proponent to be responsible for such infrastructure improvements. The City of Kings Mountain will also implement a program within 2 years of the issuance of the stormwater permit that will require evaluation of septic systems by the Cleveland and Gaston County EHD, or a contractor certified by Cleveland or Gaston County, at the time of sate. Sanitary sewer systems operated by the City of Kings Mountain are designed to service the lowest floor levels (basements) of buildings in the community. Sanitary sewers are required to be 18 inches below storm sewers thus minimizing the potential for an illicit connection emanating from a separate sanitary sewer. Where a sanitary system is found above a storm system, the sanitary line is slip lined as additional protection from leakage. • OSWW found to be experiencing problems or failing will be referred to the Cleveland or Gaston County Environmental Health Department. If sanitary sewers are not available, short and long term solutions for sewage disposal must then be devised. • If overflows of sanitary sewer manholes or cross connections to a storm sewer are detected, they will be addressed as part of the City's sewer maintenance program. If an immediate solution is not practical, a plan will be developed to solve the problem. • For additions to existing facilities which have existing OSW W, Kings Mountain will require an evaluation of the septic system by the Cleveland or Gaston County EHD. This will be required prior to the City signing off for the building permit. 7.5.3 Nutrient Sensitive Wafers 4 At this time Kings Mountain does not have any waters that are considered nutrient sensitve. 7.5.4 Post Conslruclion Runoff Control Program BMP Summary Table (See Appendix G (Page 35)) 7.5.5 Non .Slruclural BA4Ps The City of Kings Mountain will direct growth to identified areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas, maintain and/or increase open space, provide buffers along sensitive water bodies, and minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation through adopted land use plans and by policy or ordinance. Examples of policies and ordinances that we are considering include the following: a.) Land Use Plans- Growth is directed to specific areas through land use plans that are developed with public input and adopted by the City Council. These plans provide guidance for the development community. b.) Local riparian buffer ordinance c.) Streetscape buffer requirements d.) Open space program with dedicated funding from utility billing e.) Greenway program f.) Tree Preservation Ordinance g.) Minimize soil and vegetation lose -In addition to the erosion control program, the City is researching and developing a steep slope ordinance. In the interim, the City is negotiating with developers on a case by case basis to protect steep slopes from development. Cifvo_(King MountainNPDFSPhase. 1SiormwaterPerm!1Narrafive 21 7.5.5.1 Polices or ordinances that encourage infill development in higher density urban areas, and areas with existing storm sewer infrastructure; (1) Downtown Development Plan (11) Land use plans to concentrate high density growth (I11) Master planning 7.5.5.2 Education programs for developers and the public about project designs that minimize water quality impacts. (1) Clean water contractor training for grading contractors (11) Workshops as needed to train engineers and architects on new ordinances. 7.5.5.3 Other measures such as minimization of the percentage of impervious area after development, use of measures to minimize directly connected impervious areas, and source control measures often thought of as good housekeeping, preventive maintenance and spill prevention. (1) Will be addressed through specific area plans 7.5.6 Struclural BAVPv The City shall adopt the use of structural BMPs as approved by the Stale of NC. Examples include but are not limited to the following; a) Wet ponds and extended -detention outlet structures. • b) Filtration practices such as grassed swales, bio-retention cells, sand filters and filter strips. c.) Infiltration practices such as infiltration basins and infiltration trenches can be approved structural BMPs in special cases. 7.5.7 Regulwory Mechanisms Post construction runoff shall be addressed though a local ordinance that shall be implemented by year five of the permit. 7.5.8 Operation and Maintenance Long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) of on -site BMPs will be ensured through legal documentation filed with the Cleveland and/or Gaston County Register of Deeds and through an inspection, maintenance and enforcement policy. 7.5.9 Decision Process The development of a post -construction storm water management program will be done in response to the NPDES Phase 11 permit requirements. The City of Kings Mountain will review all site plans for new development that disturbs an area greater than 12,000 square feet, and redevelopment plans for any and al I existing development that has potential to impact storm water systems. 7.5.9.1 New and redevelopment in the Crowder's Creek watershed will be given priority due to the TMDL requirements. Ci i y o.(Kings Mouniairi NPDFSPh,7se #Siorrnwa terPermtf Narra tive 22 7.5.9.2 Post and Pre -construction storm water management I3MPs will be based on whether the area of the community already has in place a storm sewer system maintained by the City or if it has a system that is dependant upon property owners. 7.5. i0 Evaluation A record will be maintained for each project which will include pre and post - loading conditions. An annual report will be submitted to the Division of Water Quality each year summarizing new development. • • CiiydKingsMouniainNPDLSPhas,.11SEormwat&rPermitNerraiive 23 7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations: The City of Kings Mountain will develop and implement an operations and maintenance program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing Pollutant runoff from municipal operations including the City owned or operated portion of the stormwater conveyance system. 7.6.1 Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention BMP Sunrmai-1, Table (.See Appendix 11(Page 37)J 7.6.2 Affected Operations The following municipal facilities and operations are impacted by this operation and maintenance program. These programs will be evaluated and revised to ensure that the programs minimize pollutant loading. Facilities will be inspected to identify and eliminate exposure to slormwater. Corrective actions will be taken or BMPs installed as needed. Programs • Park and open space maintenance (PW) • Buildings and grounds maintenance (PW) • Fleet maintenance (PW) • Storm water system maintenance (PW) • Sanitary sewer and water line maintenance procedures (W WIWD) • Solid waste collection procedures (PW) • Street Cleaning (PW) • Yard waste and leaf collection procedures (PW) 0 • New construction and land disturbances (CA) • Road construction and maintenance practices (PW) Facilities • Fleet Maintenance Facility (PW) 7.6.3 Training Employee training programs will be developed for preventing and reducing storm water pollution from activities including: • Park and open space maintenance (PW) • Fleet and building maintenance (PW) • Storm water system maintenance (PW) • Sanitary sewer and water line maintenance procedures (W W/WD) • Solid waste collection procedures (PW) • Street Cleaning (PW) • Yard waste and leaf collection procedures (PW) • New construction and land disturbances (CA) • Road Construction and maintenance practices (PW &.CA) • City of KingsMor,niainNPDFSPhesellStormwaEerPermitNarralive 24 • 7.6,4 Maintenance and Inspections Maintenance of stormwater structures within the road right of way (ROW) is conducted as needed by the City's Public Works Department. There is regular inspection program. Problems are found usually due to Flooding problems and/or citizen complaints. A stormwater inventory was initiated late 2008 and will include an assessment of the condition and maintenance needs for stormwater structures. At least 10% of the City will be surveyed annually until completed. The City will develop a proactive inspections and maintenance program for stormwater structures within the ROW by year 5 of the permit. The inventory results will be used to assess maintenance needs. 7.6.5 Vehicular Operations The City will review its facilities with the intent of implementing controls for reducing or eliminating the discharge of pollutants from municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, waste transfer stations, fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas, and salt/sand storage locations and snow disposal areas as needed. Currently, storm water is caught and directed into a detention pond at the City's fleet and maintenance shops. The waste transfer drains into the sanitary sewer system. 7.6.6 Waste Disposal MS4 Convevance System • Maintenance of stormwater structures within the road right of way (ROW) is conducted as needed. Inlets and outlets are cleared to ensure free Flowing conditions. Blocked catch basins, pipes and other man-made structures within the ROW are cleaned with jet - vac equipment or by hand. Floatables are collected and removed to landfill. Other material is off loaded at a dropoff site and drained to a settling basin. Once dried, material is disposed of according to State and Federal regulations. Street Sweepers Residential and commercial street are cleaned once per quarter. Downtown streets are cleaned monthly. Collected material is off loaded at a drop-off area connected to a settling basin. Once dried, material is disposed of according to State and Federal regulations. 7.6.7 Ftood Management Projects Hone at this time 7.6.8 Existing Ordinances Our Stormwater Ordinance is being rewritten to comply with the NPDCS Phase 11 rules. Currently our ordinances are revised as needs develop. Relevant ordinances include, 1. Floodplain Management 2. Subdivision Ordinance 3. Zoning Ordinance • CityolKin6sMoirniainNPDESPhasellSiormwatL-rPermiiNarratfve 25 7.6.9 Other Eualualiuns None at this time 7.6.10 Decision Process The development of a pollution prevention/good housekeeping program for municipal operations is required to minimize pollutant loading from City operations of facilities. In general, maintenance staff have not received training on stormwater runoff and pollution prevention. By training staff and evaluating programs and facilities. Kings Mountain can minimize pollutant loading to the maximum extent practical. 76.11 Evaluation FLEET MAINTENANCE Is The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from fleet maintenance activities • The number of spills reported MATERIAL MANAGEMENT • The number of facilities storing hazardous materials • The frequency of inspection and maintenance visits to storage facilities • The number of personnel trained in hazardous material handling and storage • The amount of waste generated by municipal operations • Whether or not an inventory of hazardous materials was created for each storage facility • PARKING LOT AND STREET CLEANING • Whether or not roads and parking lots were inventoried and prioritized for cleaning • The number of scheduled road cleanings • The pounds of debris collected from street sweeping ROAD SALT APPLICATION AND STORAGE • The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program • The number of storage facilities repaired • The number of employees trained in road salt application • The quantity of salt applied to roadways • The quantity of alternative products used ROADWAY AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE • Whether or not a current list of roadway and bridge construction is maintained • The quantity of debris removed from construction sites • The number of employees trained in pollution prevention techniques • The number of catch basins at constructions sites that are cleaned regularly SPILL RESPONSE AND PREVENTION • Whether or not an inventory of municipal facilities at risk for spills was created • The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities • The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes and other equipment • Whether or not a spill response plan was developed for municipal facilities • The number of personnel trained in spill response S • The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities City of Kih,5sMonviain NPMSPbose 11Sforan waferPermif Narrate ve 26 STORM DRAIN SYSTEM CLEANING • Whether or not areas with high pollutant loadings were inventoried and prioritized cleaning • The length of open channels cleaned annually • The number of catch basins & culverts cleaned annually • The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning USED OIL RECYCLING • The number of' gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations • The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations • The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees VEHICLE WASHING • The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees • The number ofdesignated municipal vehicle washing areas • iG'iiydKingsMountainNME RAosell,StorinwaterPer riiNarrattve 27 0 ! 0 Appendix A Receiving Stream Name River Basin Water Quality Classification Use Support Rating Water Quality Issues Stream Index Number McGill Creek Catawba C AL Impaired Biological Integrity 1 1-135-2 Abernethy Creek Catawba C AL Impaired Biological Integrity 1 1-135-4 Lil Persimmon Creek Broad C Not Rated 9-53-6-2-1 Persimmon Creek Broad C Not Rated 9-53-6-2 Potts Creek Broad C Not Rated 9-53-6-3 Beason Creek Broad C AL Good -Fair 9-53-8 Long Branch Broad C Not Rated 9-53-8-1 Kings Creek Broad C AL Good 9-54 Sipe Creek (City Lake) Broad C Not Rated 9-54-1 Unnamed Tributary at Lake Montonia Broad B;HQW From Source to Dam Not Rated 9-54-1-(] ) Unnamed Tributary at Lake Montonia Broad C From Dam to Sipe Creek Not Rated 9-54-1-(2) Davidson Creek (Davidson Lake) Broad C Not Rated 9-54-2 Dixon Branch Broad C Not Rated 9-54-4 City oll<ingsMouniain NPDESPhase IIS'iormwaterPermiiNarradve 28 • 0 1. Public Education and Outreach BMP Table • BMP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position 1 2 4 5 1 Distribute quarterly newsletter Distribute quarterly stormwater newsletter through X X X X City Coordinator local newspaper and event displays. Include one article in each newsletter that targets a specific stormwater problem and how citizens and businesses can reduce their impact. 2 Distribute pollution prevention Distribute brochures through event displays and X X X City Coordinator brochures utility hill inserts. Include information proper disposal of used oil and toxic materials. public reporting of illicit discharges awareness of nutrient and fecal coliform issues. 3 Informational Website Develop and maintain a storm,+vatcr information X X X City Coordinator page for the existing internet website. Post newsletter and brochures and provide information on water quality. stormwater pollutants and ways to minimize them_ municipal stormwater projects and activities. Also provide contacts for reporting and questions. 4 Landscape Services/ Develop and implement a cooperative program X X City Coordinator Recreational Facilities aimed at teaching landscape/maintenance personnel about methods to reduce pollution and enhance water quality. Provide possible incentives for participation. j Annual Public Workshops Conduct annual informational work -shops. Include X X X X X City Coordinator information on past, present and future projects and information on ways the public can work to enhance water quality. 6 Educational Develop age -specific educational information for X X X City Coordinator material/Presentations for use in schools and for presentations to school age Schools children. Present information in appropriate forums. 7 Business Outreach Program Develop and conduct an education campaign to X X City Coordinator inform businesses on illicit discharges. reporting improper waste disposal. sources of nutrient and fecal coliform loading and actions they can take to minimize them. "Going Green" Pro ram 8 Speakers Bureau Organize a speakers bureau of employees that X X X X X City Coordinator would be available to organizations for presentations regarding stormwater education. 29 0 0 0 2. Public Involvement Program BMP Summary Table BAP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position I 2 4 5 ] Storm Drain Stenciling Stencil 10%of the City each year_ measured in X X X X X City Coordinator square miles of community. Assign volunteers to areas selected and have leaders complete summary reports on sections finished. Report annual]v on areas of City completed. 2 Citizen Surveys Conduct research through citizen surveys to target X X X X X City Coordinator stormwater education and management efforts. Survey methods to be used include a web poll and mail survey through the utility bills. S Stormwater Advisory Set up and appoint a stormwater advisory X X X X X Cite Coordinator Committee committee. Have meetings monthly for the first six months . then quarterly thereafter. Keep minutes of meetings, attendance and agendas. Focus should target pollution programs of concern. Report annually on subjects covered. 5 "Adopt a Stream' program Established an `-adopt a stream" program, track X X City Coordinator volunteer groups by name. project and activities completed. Keep contact information and have each group report annually on miles of stream cleaned and other activities. 30 • 0 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP Summary Table • BMP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position 1 2 3 4 5 I Legal Authority Develop ordinance/amend existing ordinance to X X X X X City Coordinator include illicit detection, right of entry, prohibition of certain discharges, enforcement actions and penalties for dumping, spills. and willful illicit connections. 2 Stormwater Infrastructure The Citv's storm water system will be mapped and X X X X X City Coordinator Inventon inventoried being now. At least 10% will be mapped annually with completion occurring in 2012. The map will note outfalls and receiving body of water for each outfall. report annually on progress. 3 Database tracking system Develop a database tracking system for tracking X X X X City Coordinator citizen complaints and requests. All complaints will be logged including information on follow-up geographical location of illegal discharge or spill. GIS will be used to map and track "hot" spots. 4 Chemical testing of outfalls Inspect 10%of community annually during dry X X X X X City Coordinator weather conditions (i.e. has not rained in 72 hours) and test flows found at discharge points. Create database of outfalls, inspection date, chemical tests conducted, findings and follow up procedures. Report on number and actions taken in each annual report. 5 Direct ,Mail Create and distribute letters that target business X X X X City Coordinator owners. The letter will inform business owners of the illegal discharge ordinance and inform them of potential inspection. At a minimum the letters shall target landscapers, painting companies, carpet cleaners. automotive businesses. car and truck mashing facilities and restaurants. 3l • • ). illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP Summary Table is BMP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position �. 4 6 Fact Sheets Develop tact sheets on illicit connections and spill x \ X City Coordinator management. Provide to Inspections. Codes and Fire Department for distribution to businesses. Prepare fact sheets for commercial property managers. restaurant owner/operators. and automotive businesses. Make available through City Hall. Complete by end of year 3 and provide samples in annual report. Note date completed and number of copies placed for distribution. 7 Business Assistance Program Create a program to educate and assist businesses X X City Coordinator with pollution prevention. Create guidelines or requirements for businesses to meet for special recognition. Publish a list of environmentally responsible businesses in the Kings Mountain Herald. write up at least one business on a quarterly basis and publish on the web site and recognize in the utility insert. 8 On -site Wastewater Systems Coordinate with local health department on failing X X X City Coordinator septic systems. locating problem areas in the system map. Provide information on septic system inspection and maintenance on the City's web site. Distribute information to homeowners associations in the areas outside seiner service, Note date of distribution and number of copies. 9 Stream Monitoring Monitor stream quality and quantity to document X X City Coordinator trends in pollutant loading. Report annually on streams sampled and data collected on each. 0 0 4. Construction Site Program BMP Summary Table 0 BMP > Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position 1 2 4 5 I Coordinate Plan Review, All Land development activities more than one acre X X X X X City Coordinator Enforcement and Permitting will have a construction permit issued by the City and with NCDENR NCDENR. adoption of a local program during year three. 2 Plan Review Review site plans for all new development with X X X City Coordinator disturbed area greater than 12.000 square lea All site plans will be reviewed to ensure compliance with sedimentation and soil erosion. stormwater. floodplain management, zoning ordinances and state laws. Reviews storni drainage systems to ensure they meet the design and City criteria. 3 Pre -construction Meetings Pre -construction meeting will be held prior to land X X X X X City Coordinator development to ensure that contractors are familiar with the City's requirements concerning sedimentation / soil erosion and stormwater control. 4 Inspection Program Inspect all construction sites greater than 12.000sq. X X X Cite Coordinator feet of disturbed area to ensure that grading and construction operations comply with the erosion control and sedimentation control ordinance. Make on -site visits to construction sites during the construction process to ensure proper measures for compliance: check grade. soil barriers, tree protection fence, impoundment structures, and other features. Verifv that the erosion control measures on the approved plan are properly installed and function as designed. Inspect all single family residences for silt fence and residential construction entrance prior to fooling inspection. 5 Database Tracking System Incorporate this inspection program into the existing X X X City Coordinator system used for permitting and inspections. 33 0 0 4. Construction Site Program BMP Summary Table • BMP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position 1 ? 3 4 5 7 Local Program ;A9cetings Attend quarterly local program meeting to stay X X X X X City Coordinator abreast of State regulations and share information with other locally delegated sediment and erosion programs in the region 8 City Projects Inspect City projects upon request to ensure X X X X X City Coordinator compliance with state approved erosion control plan. 9 Clean Water Contractor Provide one training event each year using the Clean X X X City Coordinator Education Water Contractor or other curriculum provided by the NC Division of Land Quality document training program for site operators providing numbers of training events held and number of site operator trained each year. 10 Coordination of NPDE:S Document and coordinate with all other NPDES X X X X X City Coordinator permitted sites permitted sites. 11 Standard Specifications for Revise/ amend standard specifications for sediment X X X City Coordinator BMPs and erosion control BMPs as needed. 34 0 0 5. Post Construction Runoff Control Program BMP Summary Table BMP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position 1 2 3 4 5 1 Legal Authority Review/amend existing stormwater ordinances for X X X X City Coordinator new development as needed to comply with the Phase 11 requirements. 2 Plan Review Review site plans for all new development with X X X X City Coordinator disturbed area greater than 12.000 square feet. All site plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with sedimentation and soil erosion. stormwater. Eloodplain management. zoning ordinances and State laws. NPDES Phase 11 requirements and small area plan stormwater requirements as applicable. Review all water quality and quantity BMP designs to ensure they are effective. 3 Pre -construction Meetings Pre -construction meeting will be held prior to land X X X X X City Coordinator development to ensure that contractors are familiar with the City's requirements concerning sedimentation / soil erosion and stormwater control 4 Inspection Program Inspect all construction sites greater than 12.000sq. X X X X City Coordinator feet of disturbed area verify that the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality and quantity control on the approved plan are property installed and function as designed. 5 Database Tracking System Incorporate this inspection program into the existing X X X X City Coordinator system used for permitting and inspections. 6 Local Program Meetings Attend state and local program meetings to stay X X X X X City Coordinator abreast of State regulations and share information with other iocally delegated stormwater programs in the region. 7 City Projects Inspect City projects to ensure compliance with X X X X X City Coordinator stormwater regulations. 35 0 0 5. Post Construction Runoff Control Program BMP Summary Table 0 BMP Measurable Goals YR- 1 YR- 2 YR- 3 YR- . 4 YR- Responsible Position 8 Standard Specifications for Adopt. amend. and revise standard specifications for X X X X City Coordinator 13�141ls stormwater BN41's as needed. 9 Evaluate on -site wastewater Implement a program that will require evaluation of X X X City Coordinator system policies and procedures septic systems by the Cleveland or Gaston County EI11). or a contactor certified by Cleveland or Gaston Counties. at the time of property sale. Additions with existing OSWW. already require an evaluation of the septic system by the Cleveland or Gaston County DID prior to the City signing off for the Building permit 36 0 0 0 6. Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention BMP Surnmary Table BMP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position l 2 3 4 5 I Inventory City owned facilities Complete an inventory of City- owned facilities that X X X X X Public Works Director will be evaluated through an environmental audit to determine potential pollution contributions. Prioritize facilities for an environmental audit. Report on number and type facilities that will be audited. 2 Environmental Audit In year 2 begin environmental audits at priority sites X X X X Public Works Director and complete all audits year 3. Prioritize recommendations in the fiscal year following the audit. except where any extreme hazard or potential human risk is identified. High hazards will be addressed immediately upon identification. Report annually on progress toward meeting recommendations. Objective progress toward meeting recommendations. Objective is to reduce pollutant loading from municipal sites. 3 'Train all Utility Staff Educate all employees on clean water issues and on X X X X Public Works Director workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program annually and report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 4 'Train Stormwater Maintenance Provide training to all employees who maintain the X X X X Public Works Director & Staff drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit. City Coordinator sediment. and disposal of pollutants removed from the drainage system. Report annually on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 5 Train Building & Grounds staff Provide training to all employees who manage and X X X X Public Works Director & apply chemicals to address safe storage. application City Coordinator and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training annually throughout the permit. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 6 Inspect Vehicle Washing and Annually inspect vehicle washing and fueling X X X X X Public Works Director Fueling Operations operations to ensure that they are in good working order and that they minimize exposure of stormwater to chemicals, fuels. and other liquids. Document findings and actions taken to address any problems identified. Report on finding in annual ermit report. 37 0 0 6. Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention BMP Summary Table • BMP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position 1 2 3 4 5 7 Inspect materials storage areas Inspect material storage facilities and establish X X X X X Public Works Director priorities for addressing- issues identified. Address corrective activity within 24 months of inspection. Report on number and type of sites inspected and actions taken in each annual report. 8 Develop standard operation Develop standard operating procedures for various X X Public Works Director procedures facilities and/or operations such as street sweeping activities and parking lot (garage) maintenance activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of pollutant loading to storm+eater that can be achieved. Annually report on facilities and/or operations targeted and results of activities. 9 Evaluate solid waste collection Evaluate solid waste collection practices (including X X X Public Works Director procedures leaf pick up) to determine if procedures or equipment adjustments need to be made to address potential for pollution of stotmwater. Focus on issues such as spills in the street, hydraulic hose ruptures. customer storage practices. Report on findings and any work plan that develops as a result. 10 Evaluate spill response Evaluate current spill response practices and X X X Public Works Director determine if adjustments are needed to reduce the risk of polluting bodies of water (streams. ponds. lakes. ocean). Implement recommended changes in year 5 and report on findings and strategies in annual reports. Evaluate oil recycling program Evaluate existing or potential for a new used oil X X Public Works Director recycling program. Implement new program or make changes to existing program in Year 5. Report annually on program, including amount recycled and adjustments made as needed. 38 • 6. Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention BMP Summary Table BMP Measurable Goals YR- YR- YR- YR- YR- Responsible Position 1 2 3 4 S 12 Maintain hazardous chemical Maintain inventory of hazardous chemicals and other a X X X X Public Works Director inventory potentially hazardous materials and ensure that limited but sufficient quantity of items are on hand to minimize risk of spill or contamination or stormwater. Conduct research on alternative products to reduce risk of surface water contamination. Document findings and actions taken in annual. 13 Evaluate sanitary sewer and Evaluate sanitary sewer and water supply x X S Water/Sewer Director water supply maintenance maintenance activities to ensure that the greatest City Coordinator programs reduction of pollutant loading to storrnwater that can be achieved. Revise procedures as needed to minimize pollutant loading. Track cross connections found and eliminated. 14 Evaluate road construction and Evaluate road construction and maintenance activities X X X Public Works Director & maintenance practices to ensure that the greatest reduction of City Coordinator pollutantloading to stormwater that can be achieved. Revise procedures as needed to minimize pollutant loading. 39 Gemini Newspapers, Inc. Phone: (704) 739-7496 824 East King Street - P.O. Box 768 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 USA 0. CLEVELAND COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 1, Bill Parsons of the Kings Mountain Herald, a newspaper published in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, do solemnly swear that the advertisement hereto annexed appeared in the Kings Mountain Herald for CP successive week(s) beginning on 7 /� } 20 b Signature th Sworn to and subscribed before me this day 011 O Notary blic Signature '- 'DUg�tiG ti F Print Name My Commission Expires Q a 1' . ;2-,) 1 KMH - 30 • Fax: (704) 739-0611 -OF' PUBLIC PING' 700 UUUNCIIL C'�-IiAIV1BEIZ$' 1 �eriy xAtL :-:. .`:..`Flieie wxllbe a Public: �Heaittig'on ,Tuesday;': „dAugust;:26 ;2DD8'`at in' the ;:;Council Chambers of%' 'City H0 for. the pur- ,��pose�^;;of' approving :Ty - Motmtain's': N ,6ts Phase H permit appl -. canon a_ narrative: .7 r opy of the draft uapplicahon and nar- . rative iriay:' . be ob- taiieclY;in''`the City Clek's Office located �at`CiryHall Citizens. :'dare'invited #o attend ',:and'oiake comnieiifs:, 10ty"Clerk 'Mountain ,dbe's not ._.j cgminate on :the • .,� basis; of_.disability' If you, need an auxil- �' iary aid or service or, y other;: accommoda-. >;tiori':j�r►� order; to= at= 'fetid : :'or . 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'advanc`e; of ` the - " ineeti ig so `tiiat:your. ;request carr'be con_ Al.di3a�4 Publishers of The Kings Mountain Herald, The Cherryville Eagle, and The BannerNews • RESOLUTION 08-26 AUTHORIZING NPDES PHASE II PERMIT APPLICATION AND BMP NARRATIVE WHEREAS, in 2006, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Stormwater Management Act of 2006, Section 5 of this act granted stormwater management designation authority to the Environmental Management Commission; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Management Commission during their regularly scheduled meeting for May 10, 2007 considered and designated the City of Kings Mountain as a regulated public entity that owns or operates a MS4 subject to the NPDES requirements; and WHEREAS, the City of Kings Mountain in fact received notice of such designation on June 6, 2007 and is required to submit an application for a Phase H NPDES permit for stormwater management within eighteen (18) months of such notices; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN: That the City of Kings Mountain has held a public hearing on August 26's, 2008 to review and receive public comments concerning the City of Kings Mountain's draft application and BMP narrative. That the City of Kings Mountain recognizes the importance of stormwater management and will provide for the implementation of the Phase H NPDES permit as outlined in the application and BMP narrative. That Mayor Edgar O. Murphrey, Jr., and successors so titled, is hereby authorized signatory authority for this permit application. That City Manager Marilyn H. Sellers, and successors so titled, is hereby designated as the permit implementation authority. That the City of Kings Mountain has substantially complied with or will, substantially comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances applicable to this permit application and the actual Phase II NPDES permit once received. Adopted this the 26`' day of August, 2008 CITY OF KINGS MOUNT , N CAROLINA V C• J By. ) Edgar O. Murphrey, Jr M or Municipal Seal ATTEST: isAnn L. Sessom, CMC City Clerk