HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 04-05 02/17/2004
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 04-05
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND
SUBMITTAL OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WHEREAS, under the Federal Clean Water Act (CW A), National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program Rules, the City of Springfield is
required to obtain a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) stormwater
discharge permit to lawfully discharge stormwater to the waters of the State and the U.S.;
and
WHEREAS, in the State of Oregon the authority to implement the Federal NPDES
programs, including issuance and enforcement of MS4 stormwater discharge permits, has
been delegated to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by the
Environmental Protection Agency; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the MS4 permit program rules, Springfield submitted an
application for a MS4 stormwater discharge permit in March, 2003, and is required to
submit a MS4 stormwater management program plan (MS4 plan) by March 10, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield City Council has reviewed the conditions of Springfield's
water resources, State and Federal regulatory requirements, and long-term desired
outcomes/goals providing guidance to City stormwater management programs and
activities annually beginning in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has drafted the Springfield Stormwater
Management Plan to provide policy and management guidance for activities affecting
stormwater throughout Springfield and the urbanizable area consistent with City Council
goals, and State and Federal regulatory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield Stormwater Management Plan (Chapter Five) includes
documentation that has been developed specifically for submittal to the DEQ as the final
materials necessary to complete the City's application for a MS4 stormwater discharge
permit; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield Stormwater Management Plan primarily relies on existing
City codes and ordinances to comply with the minimum MS4 stormwater discharge
permit requirements, with the commitment to review and update the Codes and
stormwater quality management programs as needed to achieve demonstrable
improvements to stormwater quality over the duration of the anticipated MS4 stormwater
discharge permit; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield Stormwater Management Plan does not effect any changes
to City regulations, codes or ordinances, and it does not create any new limitation or
regulation on the use or development of private property in Springfield or its urbanizable
area; and
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WHEREAS, the Springfield Stormwater Management Plan is consistent with the Eugene-
Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan and the Eugene-Springfield Public Facilities
and Services Plan, which are the adopted comprehensive planning and public facilities
policy documents for the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area; and
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WHEREAS, the Springfield Planning Commission convened a public hearing and
reviewed the Springfield Stormwater Management Plan on February 3, 2004, and
adopted the following recommendation: "The Springfield Planning Commission hereby
recommends to the Common Council of the City of Springfield adoption of the
Springfield Stormwater Management Plan, referenced herein, and submittal of Chapter
Five, the "MS4 plan," to the Oregon DEQ on or before March 10, 2004.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of
Springfield as follows:
1. The Springfield Stormwater Management Plan developed by the City of
Springfield Public Works Department, dated January, 2004, is hereby adopted to
provide policy and management guidance for the City's stormwater management
programs and activities affecting stormwater within the Springfield metropolitan
area.
2. The City Manager is authorized to submit Chapter Five: Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System (MS4) Plan to the Oregon DEQ on or before March 10,
2004, in fulfillment of the City's requirements to apply for a MS4 stormwater
discharge permit.
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This resolution shall take effect upon passage by the Council and approval by the
Mayor.
This Resolution adopted by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 17th day
of February, 2004, by a vote of ~ for and -L against.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this 1 ih day of February, 2004
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Council President
Attest:
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Amy So a, City Recorder
PC::VIEWED & APPROVED
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