Title
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 1047, “ILLICIT DISCHARGE & ILLEGAL CONNECTION CONTROL”, OF THE STREETS, UTILITIES, AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE.
Brief Description: The City of Hudson’s Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) was developed to address the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for storm water quality regulations. In order to comply with current Ohio EPA requirements, the City must amend its Codified Ordinances to adopt regulations for illicit discharge detection and elimination which prohibits non-storm water discharges and illegal connections to the storm water system and establishes legal authority to carry out inspections, monitoring procedures, and enforcement actions necessary to ensure compliance with the regulation.
Body
Legislative History
N/A
Purpose & Explanation
The City’s illicit discharge detection and elimination regulations are located in multiple sections of the Codified Ordinances, and the City Solicitor has recommended that a stand-alone code be established to better address the Ohio EPA’s requirements.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt this ordinance.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Jr., Assistant City Manager-Operations
Eric Hutchinson, Assistant Public Works Director-Services