To: Board of Supervisors
From: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Adopt Resolution Requesting that the Flood Control District Adopt Annual Parcel Assessments for the County's Watershed Program. Project #7517-6W7091
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution establishing a rate of $30 per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) for Stormwater Utility Area 17 (Unincorporated County) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and requesting that the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (FC District) adopt annual parcel assessments for drainage maintenance and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 2024-2025 rate per ERU is the same as that set for fiscal year 2023-2024. Therefore, there will be no change in rate for Unincorporated County property owners. The unincorporated area of Contra Costa County will produce approximately $3,653,028 which will be used to implement the Unincorporated County's Stormwater Program. All associated costs are funded 100% by Stormwater Utility Area 17 Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Clean Water Program consists of the County, Contra Costa cities, and the FC District working together to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the discharge of pollutants into the storm drain system, including creeks and other natural waterways. The Clean Water Program was established in response to changes in the Federal Clean Water Act. The Clean Water permitting program is known as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. To be in compliance with the current Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP), Clean Water Program participants implement stormwater programs to comply with the provisions outlined in the MRP. These stormwater programs are paid for with stormwater utility fee assessments. Adoption of the attached resolution will begin the annual process of assessment adopt...
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