HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2009-130 NPDES 4-5 Year Permit - Interlocal Agreement with the Regional Stormwater Policy GroupRESOLUTION NO. R-2009-130
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Inter -Governmental Local
Agreement with the Regional Stormwater Policy Group for Years 4 and 5 of its
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
WHEREAS, the Regional Stormwater Policy Group consists of Yakima County, the Regional
Lead, and the Cities of Yakima, Union Gap and Sunnyside; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) has enjoyed a strong and effective partnership and
cooperation with the other members of the Regional Stormwater Policy Group; and,
WHEREAS, the City previously entered into an Inter-Govemmental Local Agreement (ILA) for
years 1-3 of the NPDES Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the City was required as a result of the ILA to submit a letter by May 16, 2009 to
the Regional Lead stating the willingness to enter into an additional ILA for Years 4 and 5 of the
NPDES Permit; and,
WHEREAS, such letter was submitted and approved by the City's Council on May 5, 2009;
and,
WHEREAS, the ILA for years 4 and 5 to continue the format that was previously established in
the ILA for years 1-3; and,
WHEREAS, Yakima County provides administrative assistance, model documents, training and
submits annual reports as required by Ecology to the partners of the Regional Stormwater Policy
Group; and,
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for stormwater system maintenance, mapping, capital
projects, safety projects, ordinance enforcement for Illicit Discharge and Construction/Post
Construction, best management practices, Underground Injection Control Program requirements of
WAC 173-218, emergency response, street sweeping, right-of-way management, supplying
information to Yakima County that is necessary for annual reports to Department of Ecology,
equipment costs and necessary reserves for the operation of the stormwater utility within the city
limits; and,
WHEREAS, Yakima County has estimated the Regional Program's total cost for years 4 and 5
to be $222,100 and $212,700 respectively, with the City being responsible for 70% of the regional
program cost; and,
WHEREAS, the City is also responsible for costs associated with previously noted items
excluded from the Regional Program; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an Inter -Governmental Local
Agreement with the Regional Stormwater Policy Group for Years 4 and 5 of its NPDES Permit.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of Oct•b
David
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR STORMWATER PERMIT COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES
BETWEEN
YAKIMA COUNTY
AND
THE al IES OF
YAKIMA, UNION GAP AND SUNNYSIDE
September, 2009
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between Yakima County, a municipal
corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "County", and the Cities of
Yakima, Union Gap and Sunnyside, all being municipal corporations, hereinafter referred to as
"Yakima", "Union Gap" and "Sunnyside" respectively, or "Cities" when it includes all, or "City"
when it is either Yakima, Union Gap or Sunnyside; and,
WHEREAS, Yakima County and the Cities of Yakima, Union Gap and Sunnyside are
required to comply with the State of Washington's Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal
Stormwater General Permit, hereinafter referred to as "Permit"; and,
WHEREAS, the County and Cities formed the Regional Stormwater Policy Group to
ascertain the most cost beneficial course of action for the Parties in order to provide the best
value to their citizens concerning NPDES II stormwater plan development for respective
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems; and,
WHEREAS, the consultants hired by the Regional Stormwater Policy Group to analyze
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System stormwater,plans have provided value engineering of
the plans and identified regional opportunities to reduce costs and; and,
WHEREAS, the County and Cities acknowledge the financial and consistency benefits of
a regional plan following the above noted joint plan studies and agree to apply as primary and
co -permittees to meet the Permit requirements of regulated small MS4s, as allowed under the
Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the County and Cities have agreed that the County would administer and
manage a Permit as the primary permittee with Cities as co -permittees for the respective
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems; and,
WHEREAS, the County and Cities under RCW Chapter 39.34, have the legal authority to
enter into interlocal agreements for the sewerage and stormwater mRnagement programs within
its boundaries consistent with relevant laws; and,
WHEREAS, the County and Cities have authority to operate and maintain storm and
surface water management systems and many other services as provided for under their relevant
laws; and,
WHEREAS, the County and Cities have enjoyed a strong and effective partnership under
an existing ILA for permit years 1 through 3 and cooperation through the Regional Stormwater
Policy Group; and,
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have realized significant savings and cost
avoidance in the amount of $295,000 in regional stormwater program partnership; and,
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WHEREAS, the County and the Cities would like to continue the regional stormwater
approach for public benefit; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements to be kept and
performed by the parties hereto, it is agreed as follows:
Section 1. Definition of Terms
Wherever the following terms are used in this agreement they shall have the following
meaning unless otherwise specifically indicated by the context in which they appear:
A. Area of Geographic Responsibility for the Cities means the City limits as they exist at the
time of execution of this ILA and as they may be amended during the existence of this
Agreement. The Area of Geographic Responsibility for the County is the 2000 Census
urbanized areas and the urbanized growth areas of the co -permittees under the
jurisdictional control of the County. This area constitutes the geographic boundary used
by Ecology to define the area of the Permit. The area does not include the city limits of
other cities within the county who may be a single permittee or are otherwise exempt
from the Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit.
B. BMP means Best Management Practice and may include, but is not limited to, a schedule
of activity, prohibition of practice, maintenance procedure, and structural and/or
managerial practice that, when used singly or in combination, prevents or reduces the
release of pollutants and other adverse impacts to receiving waters.
C. Board or BOCC means the Board of Yakima County Commissioners, its governing body.
D. Capital Improvement Project (CIP) is a constructed project facility such as a road
improvement or stormwater control facility that is generally of a durable nature.
E. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) means the designated City official responsible for
managing the day-to-day business affairs of City. This is either the City Manager for
Council -Manager or Mayor for Mayor -Council city government.
F. Council means the City Council, governing body of a City.
G. Ecology means the Washington State Department of Ecology.
K Monthly Service Charge means the monthly portion of the annual costs distributed
between the Parties and paid to the County to perform tasks identified in this Agreement
and Appendix A.
I. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) means a conveyance, or system of
conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins,
curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) owned or operated by the
Parties that is designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater, which is not a
combined sewer, and which is not part of a sanitary sewer.
J. Operation and Maintenance (O&MZ means the regular performance of work and
corrective measures taken to repair facilities.
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K. Person means the State of Washington, any individual, public or private corporation,
political subdivision, governmental agency, municipality, industry, co -partnership,
association, firm, trust, estate or any other legal .entity whatsoever.
L. Party(ies) means the individual or collective members of this Interlocal Agreement:
Yakima County, City of Yakima, City of Union Gap, City of Sunnyside.
M. Public Services Director means the designated County official responsible for managing
the RSPG business affairs for Yakima County.
N. Regional Stormwater Policy Group (RSPG) is an organization formed consisting of
representatives from the Parties whose main purpose is to review and make
recommendations on regional stormwater policies required under the Permit as well as to
assist in dispute resolution between the Parties.
0. Service Rate is a rate billed to residents and businesses within a Party's jurisdiction to
support their stormwater program.
P. Systems Development Charge is a rate billed to applicants within a Party's jurisdiction
proposing construction or development activities to cover the cost of review and approval
of the applicant's project to ensure compliance with the Permit.
Q. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) means a site-specific allocation of water -borne
pollutants from all sources to a particular receiving water to comply with the State's
surface water quality criteria.
R. Underground Injection Control (UIC) means a well that is a manmade subsurface fluid
distribution system designed to discharge fluids into the ground and consists of an
assemblage of perforated pipes, drain tiles, or similar mechanisms, or a dug hole that is
deeper than the largest surface dimension (WAC 173-21-030). UIC systems include
drywells, pipe or French drains, drain fields, and other similar devices that are used to
discharge stormwater directly into the ground.
Section 2. Transfer of Responsibility
A. Purpose. The purpose for this Agreement is for the Cities to transfer the responsibility and
authority for the management of the Permit to the County with certain responsibilities retained
by the Cities as specified in Appendix A of this document. The responsibilities of the Parties are
defined in this Section and Appendix A.
B. Limitations. The ownership and maintenance of facilities remains the responsibility of the
Parties within their respective jurisdictions unless specifically noted otherwise. The following
stormwater program items for each Party, are not covered under this Agreement and are not
included in the.estimated program costs:
• Stormwater Equipment Funding
• CIP Funding
• Program Funding Mechanism
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• Stormwater Program Reserve Funding
• UIC Program requirements of Chapter 173-218 WAC
C. Division of Responsibilities
1. County will administer the Permit with the Cities maintaining specific functions, as
defined in Appendix A and Exhibit A.
2. Parties will collect rates within their respective jurisdictions to support the Permit and
program activities defined by this Agreement.
3. Cities will provide those items and activities to the County necessary to run the program
and maintain compliance in accordance with the Permit schedule, formats developed in
accordance with Section 313 of this Agreement and annual reporting requirements.
4. During the term of this Agreement, Parties will maintain all stormwater facilities at a
level as specified in the Permit and in order to retain Permit compliance.
Section 3. Ordinances, Plans, and Standards.
A. The Permit requires implementation of ordinances that prohibit illicit discharges to the MS4,
require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites, and require post -construction
stormwater controls at new development and re -development sites. Cities agree to notify County
of apparent violations of the subject ordinances of which it has knowledge, and which may
constitute a violation of the Permit.
B. The County will implement the requirements described in the Permit as the primary permittee
of the Parties in this Agreement. In order for the County to successfully meet the Permit
requirements, the County will specify the data format and timeline for those items and activities
that Cities will provide to the County that are necessary to run the program and maintain
compliance in accordance with the Permit schedule (Appendix A). Cities will then provide all
required information in accordance with the requested format and timeframe.
Section 4. Procedure for Modifying the Division of Responsibilities
A. Responsibilities defined in this Section and Appendix A may be modified from time to time
with approval in writing by each City CEO and the Public Services Director.
13. Responsibilities defined in this Section and Appendix A may be modified after mutual
agreement with Cities and determining the change is necessary to comply with state and/or
federal permits, laws and/or regulations. County shall not change the scope of Cities
responsibilities without mutual agreement with Cities unless there is a change in the Permit or
the Cities have failed to correct any identified instances of nonperformance related to said
Permit.
C. Upon reasonable notice from the Cities to the County or from the County to the City(ies), the
County may assume or relinquish responsibility for any portion of the program defined in this
Section and Appendix A. Reasonable notice shall be at least six (6) months, unless mutually
agreed to in writing by County and Cities. Corresponding adjustments to the cost allocation shall
be made at the same time to reflect the change in responsibility upon implementation of such
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changes. Parties shall be responsible for correcting or paying to have corrected any deficiencies
from non-performance of the programs under their respective responsibility.
D. If Cities' responsibilities are not performed in a timely manner and County determines that
such tasks must be performed, County may, at its sole discretion after consulting with the
CEOs) of said Cities, perform such tasks and add the cost to charges otherwise due from the
responsible Cities.
Section 5. Additional Party Responsibilities
A. In order for the County to fulfill the requirements of the Permit, it is anticipated that the
County will occasionally require access to the Cities' MS4. Cities will allow the County
access at any reasonable time upon reasonable notice to facilitate permit compliance within
City and City Area of Geographic Responsibility.
II. The Parties will continue to participate in the RSPG to coordinate the regional stormwater
quality effort. The RSPG shall endeavor to meet at least quarterly, to discuss status of permit
compliance and address policy questions.
C. UIC Program. Where UICs are a part of the public MS4, the Parties will manage them and
report their activities in accordance with the terms of this agreement and the Permit. This
does not relieve the Parties from other UIC requirements under the UIC Program
administered by Ecology. (Exhibit A)
D. Parties will perform maintenance or CIP within their area of geographic responsibility when
permit activities indicate a permit violation.
E. Parties will use existing and future equipment sharing agreements when possible rather than
purchase new equipment to keep stormwater O&M costs down.
Section 6. Determination of Costs: Operating Procedures and Rules Relating to Expenses
A. Determination of Costs and Division of Expenses
1. Unless otherwise identified, the Costs to complete is sks identified in this agreement
and Appendix A will be distributed on the following percentage basis, as agreed to by
the Parties and based on relative numbers of households in each community:
• Yakima County 15%
• City of Yakima 70%
• City of Union Gap 5%
• City of Sunnyside 10%
2. Upon request, some tasks identified in this agreement and Appendix A will be billed on
a case by case basis to a specific City, such as: construction plan review, post -
construction plan review, illicit discharge investigation, and specific training events
outside the scope of this agreement. These activities must be requested in writing by
the City, acknowledged by the County, and will be billed at actual County wages with
fringe benefits and overhead.
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3 The distribution of costs will remain fixed for the duration of this agreement, per
Section 6.A.1 above. In the event one or more of the Parties withdraws from this
Agreement, the Parties shall update said Section.
4. Not later than May 15 annually, the Public Services Director shall prepare a report of
the costs associated with the past permit period (February 16 - February 15), and a
forecast of the cost predicted for the next permit period.
5. The County will bill for its services monthly for actual wages and benefits expenditure
basis plus overhead.
6. In the event a Party withdraws from or is for any reason removed from this Agreement,
then that Party shall be financially responsible for the actual percentage of that Party's
total annual costs that have been expended or obligated under the Agreement on that
Party's behalf as of the date of withdrawal or removal. A Party's unpaid obligations or
overpayments under this subsection shall be fully compensated to the appropriate Party
within forty five (45) days of the withdrawal or removal. The County's financial
records for this Agreement shall be relied upon for determinations required under this
subsection.
B. Operating Procedures Relating to Expenses
1. The County shall establish separate accounting codes for the purpose of tracking all
expenses and service charges pursuant to the Agreement.
2. The Parties may at any reasonable time upon reasonable notice inspect and audit the
books and records of the County with respect to matters within the purview of the
Agreement.
3. The Parties shall each prepare and submit to the County a performance report of the
Permit functions for which each is responsible. The requirements, frequency and
content of the performance report will be specified in a format to be developed in
accordance with Section 313 of this Agreement.
4. The Cities shall pay the monthly service charge to the County no later than the 15th
day of each month.
5. Payments from Cities to the County overdue by .sixty (60) days will be considered
late.
6. Interest may accrue on late monthly payments to the County as specified in Section
6.13.6 of this Agreement at a rate of 1.25 times the monthly Local Government
Investment Pool (LGIP) earnings rate as posted for the previous month, and will be
applied each month to the unpaid balance.
C. Parties will report total stormwater program income and expenses using the Standardized
Income and Expense Categories for Budget Reporting format found in Appendix 13. At a
minimum, parties will report annual total program income and expenses for each
calendar year, due to the County no later than March 30. The County will compile the
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reports and include the reports with the annual budget report identified in Section 6.A.4
(above). The RSPG may request reports more frequently.
D. Ecology permit fees are billed to regional co -permittees by identifying the co -permittee
with the largest number of households, and billing that Party at the standard Ecology
Stormwater Permit rate for that municipality. The City of Yakima will continue to
receive an invoice for the permit fee from Ecology. The City of Yakima will submit bills
to the other Parties for their respective share of the Ecology Stormwater Permit fee,
according to the cost sharing schedule identified in Section 6.A.1.
Section 7. Administrative and Operating Provisions
A. Insurance. Each Party shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the term of this
agreement, at its own expense, comprehensive general liability and automobile insurance
policies for bodily injury, to include death and property damage, including coverage for
owned, hired or non -owned vehicles, as applicable, for the protection of the Party, its elected
and appointed officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers. The policies shall be
primary policies, issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Washington,
or in City or County Risk Pool and providing single limit general liability coverage of
$2,000,000 and separate automobile coverage of $1,000,000 or the limit of liability contained
in State law, whichever is greater. If either party is unable to obtain insurance as required by
this paragraph, the Parties shall cooperate on amending this Section to require types and
levels of insurance that are available. The certificates shall provide that the other Parties will
receive thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation or material modification of the
insurance contract at the address listed below. Each Party shall provide certificates of
insurance to the other Parties prior to the performance of any obligation under this
agreement. If requested, complete copies of insurance policies shall be provided to the other
Parties. Each Party shall be financially responsible for their own deductibles, self-insurance
retentions, self-insurance, or uninsured risks.
B. Indemnification. This agreement is for the benefit of the Parties only. Each Party agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the other Parties and their elected officials, officers, employees,
and agents, from and against all claims, demands and causes of actions and suits of any kind
or nature for personal injury, death or damage to property or the environment on account of
or rising out of the operation of this Agreement, by the indemnifying Party, including the
performance or non-performance of duties under this Agreement, or in any way resulting
from the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the indemnifying Party and its officers,
employees, and agents. In addition, each Party shall be solely responsible for any contract
claims, delay damages or similar items arising from or caused by the action or inaction of
that Party under this agreement. Inability to perform a required activity or to properly
perform due to insufficient information or direction from the County per the agreements set
forth herein is not a negligent act, omission or willful misconduct of the Party charged with
said performance. Performance of any activity in compliance with this agreement, the
permit, or the Standards as adopted by the Parties is not a negligent act or omission or willful
misconduct.
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C. Notice of Violation or Fine. The Parties acknowledge that County , as lead agency, may
receive notices of violation or fines from state or federal agencies for violations of state or
federal rules. As the Iead agency and the entity that establishes Standards and controls
payment, County shall be responsible for responding to notices of violations. County shall
invite the responsible City to participate in any discussions with state and federal agencies
regarding notices of violation involving City actions or responsibility. The responsible City
will cooperate with County in the investigation and response to any notice of violation
involving actions relating to actions or responsibilities of the City. County settlement of
permit disputes with Ecology that involve Cities shall be only with consent of said Cities. If
a fine is imposed, the responsible City shall pay the fine to the extent that the fine results
from non-performance of adopted programs or non-compliance with County, state, or federal
rules or policies by the City and those acting on behalf of the City. The City shall pay prior
to the date due for payment of the fine. If more than one Party is responsible, each
responsible City's responsibility for payment will be allocated based on the degree of
responsibility and degree of fault of each responsible City. Disputes over the amount a Party
is responsible for shall be resolved by the dispute resolution process set out in Section 8 of
this Agreement.
D. Delegation. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a limitation upon or delegation
of the statutory and home rule powers of any City participating in this Agreement, nor as a
delegation or limitation of the statutory powers of County. This Agreement shall not limit
any right or remedy available to Cities or County against third parties arising from illegal
acts of such third parties.
Section 8, Dispute Resolution; Remedies
A. In the event of a dispute between the Parties regarding their respective rights and obligations
pursuant to this Agreement, the disputing Parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute by
negotiation. If a dispute is not resolved by negotiation, the exclusive dispute resolution
process to be utilized by the Parties shall be as follows:
1. Step 1. Upon failure of those individuals designated by each Party to negotiate on its
behalf to reach an agreement or resolve a dispute, the nature of the dispute shall be put in
writing and submitted to City's CEO and the County Public Services Director, who shall
meet and attempt to resolve the issue. If the issue in dispute is resolved at this step, there
shall be a written determination of such resolution, signed by City's CEO and the County
Public Services Director, which determination shall be binding on the parties. Resolution
of an issue at this step requires concurrence of both parties' representative. If not
resolved in thirty (30) days, this issue may be taken to Step 2.
2. Step 2. Upon failure of the City's CEO and the County Public Services Director to
negotiate on its behalf to reach an agreement or resolve a dispute as provided in Step 1,
the nature of the dispute shall be put in writing and submitted to the respective officials
of the RSPG, who shall meet and attempt to resolve the issue. If the issue in dispute is
resolved at this step, there shall be a written determination of such resolution, signed by
City's CEO and the County Public Services Director, which determination shall be
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binding on the parties. Resolution of an issue at this step requires concurrence of both
parties' representatives. If not resolved in thirty (30) days, this issue may be taken to
Step 3.
3. Step 3. In the event a dispute cannot be resolved at Step 2, the Parties shall submit the
matter to mediation. The Parties shall attempt to agree on a mediator. In the event they
cannot agree, the Parties shall request a list of five (5) mediators for the American
Arbitration Association, or such other entity or firm providing mediation services to
which the Parties may further agree. Unless the disputing Parties can mutually agree to
one mediator from the list provided, each Party shall strike a name in turn, until only one
name remains. The order of striking names shall be determined by lot. Any common
costs of mediation shall be borne equally by the disputing Parties, who shall each bear
their own costs thereof. If the issue is resolved at this step, a written determination of
such resolution shall be signed by both Parties. Resolution of an issue at this step
requires concurrence by both Parties.
3. Step 4. If any dispute is not settled in Step 3, either Party may request binding
arbitration. The Parties shall agree, within ten (10) days, on an arbitrator who shall be an
attorney licensed to practice law in Washington (or a retired attorney) or a retired
Washington judge, to resolve the dispute. If they are unable to agree on an arbitrator
within ten (10) days, then each Party shall appoint an arbitrator. The two arbitrators shall
choose a third. If the choice of the second or third arbitrator is not made within ten (10)
days of the choosing of the prior arbitrator, then either Party may apply to the presiding
judge of the judicial district of Yakima County to appoint the required arbitrator. The
arbitrator(s) shall proceed according to the Washington statutes governing arbitration,
and the award of the arbitrator(s) shall have the effect therein provided. The arbitration
shall take place in Yakima County. Costs of a single or any third arbitrator shall be
shared equally by the Parties. Each Party shall pay their own arbitrator. The arbitrators
may allow discovery, as provided by Washington law and may grant any remedy or relief
which the arbitrator(s) deem just and equitable and within the scope of the agreement of
the Parties, including, but not limited to, specific performance of any obligation created
under the agreement, any interim or provisional relief that is necessary to protect the
rights or property of the Parties, or imposition of sanctions for abuse or frustrations of the
arbitration process.
B. Parties may mutually agree in writing to waive any of the above steps, or to enter into
alternate processes or additional processes.
Section 9. Attorney Fees
In the event any Party shall institute arbitration as set forth in this Agreement (or any other
dispute resolution proceeding) against any other Party to this Agreement, in any way arising out
of, connected with or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing Party in that arbitration (or any
other dispute resolution proceeding) shall be entitled to recover, in addition to all other
appropriate relief, the prevailing Party's costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred in that
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arbitration (or any other dispute resolution proceeding), said amount to be set by the arbitrator
(or courts) before which the matter is tried, heard or decided.
Section 10. Modifications or Amendments
No amendment, change or modification to this Agreement shall be valid, unless in writing and
adopted and signed by all the Parties hereto.
Section 11. Final Agreement/Merger
This Agreement contains the final and entire agreement between the Parties and is entered into
with the understanding that all prior discussions, representations and agreements are merged into
this Intergovernmental Agreement.
Section 12. Duration
This Agreement is for Years 4 and 5 of the Permit (February 16, 2010 through February 15,
2012) and will be reviewed by all Parties at the end of the fourth year (February 15, 2011) for
consideration of continuing the Agreement beyond the five (5) year permit cycle, and for
potential amendment of responsibilities.
A decision and written commitment to amend and/or extend the Agreement for the new five-year
permit (2012-2017) is required from all Parties within the first three (3) months of the fifth
permit year (May 15, 2011) or the Agreement terminates at the end of year five (February 15,
2012).
Section 13. Termination
Parties may terminate their obligations under this Agreement for the reasons listed below. The
Permit requires co -permittees that share responsibilities to notify Ecology of any/all amendment
or termination actions.
A. If a Party materially defaults in the terms of this Agreement and such default continues for a
period of more than thirty (30) days after written notice from the Public Services Director to
the defaulting Party specifying the nature of the default. If the default cannot reasonably be
cured within thirty (30) days, such default shall be a material breach if the breaching Party
fails within thirty (30) days of written notice to commence and pursue curative action with
reasonable diligence. One Party's termination by default does not constitute termination of
the Agreement by the remaining Parties. This Agreement will be modified to define
financial obligation of the remaining Parties.
B. If the provisions of this Agreement become impracticable due to a change in the law or other
changed circumstances, which did not exist at the time of the signing of this Agreement.
C. Any Party may withdraw from the Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the
other Parties. Withdrawal of one Party does not constitute termination of the Agreement by
the remaining Parties. In the event of a Party's withdrawal this Agreement will be modified
to define the financial obligations of the remaining Parties.
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Section 14. Language: Headings
Where the context so requires the singular shall be deemed to include the plural, the plural the
singular, and the masculine, feminine or neuter to mean the other. The paragraph captions shall
not be used to construe or interpret this Agreement.
Section 15. Drafting: Construction
Each Party intends that this Agreement in all respects shall be deemed and construed to be
equally and mutually prepared by all Parties and it is hereby expressly agreed that any
uncertainty or ambiguity shall not be construed for or against any Party.
Section 16. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable in any respect for any
reason, the validity and enforceability or any such provision in any other respect and of the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be in any way impaired.
Section 17. Effective Date / Counterparts
This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, with each Party hereto receiving copies of all
participating Party's fully executed signature pages. This Agreement shall become effective
when executed by all Parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been executed in duplicate by authority of
lawful actions by the Councils and Board of County Commissioners.
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APPENDIX A
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN PARTIES
RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE PERMIT
Exhibit A is a spreadsheet and is attached to help clarify the regional task to be performed by the
County. Activities not listed remain the responsibility of each Party.
The specific tasks described in the Permit will be performed either by County, each City, or
jointly, as follows, identified by Permit section number. All data, reports and information
provided by the Cities to the County shall be in accordance with the Standards that will be
agreed to in Section 3B in the main body of this Agreement.
S5.A.3 The County will prepare written documentation of the SWMP.
S5.A.4.a The Parties will gather information for the SWMP. The County will maintain and use
the information in the SWMP.
S5.A.4.a.i The Parties will track and provide the number of inspections, enforcement actions,
public education activities, and provide this information to the County. The County will
maintain this information for the annual report.
S5.A4.a.ii The Parties will track the costs of SWMP implementation. The County will maintain
this information for the annual report and provide upon request from Ecology.
S5.A5. The County will coordinate with Cities regarding NPDES policies, programs, and
projects, especially those within adjoining or shared areas.
S5.B.1.a. The County will perform public education and outreach goals identified in the Permit
and for implementation of a public education and outreach strategy in the Permit. To assess
performance, a baseline survey will be conducted prior to implementing outreach, followed by
outreach activities, followed by a re -survey to determine effectiveness of various outreach
messages.
S5.B.2.b. The County will make the latest SWMP available to the public and update the SWMP
annually in accordance with the Permit schedule. In addition, the County will conduct at least
one public meeting to solicit input for the SWMP.
S5.B.3.a The County will develop a map of the Parties' MS4 using existing GIS data collected
by Cities and will provide Cities with regular updates of the map in electronic format. Cities will
provide GPS/GIS updates as the MS4 is changed in their area of geographic responsibility, and
perform data collection where current omissions exist. The County will complete a map by the
end of the Permit.
S5.B.3.a.ii The Cities, with County support, will conduct field surveys to verify outfalls within
their respective jurisdictions. S5.B.3.a.iii The County, will provide maps of each Party's MS4
using the most currently available data available at the time of the request to Ecology and other
entities when requested.
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S5.B.3.c The Parties will implement procedures for assessment of spills and illicit discharges
within their area of geographic responsibility with support from the County. The Parties will
report investigation and monitoring results to the County for inclusion in the annual report to
Ecology. Cities may request the County to investigate specific cases in accordance with Section
6.A2, above.
S5.B.3.d.ii The County will create, list and publicize a spill reporting hotline, and keep records
of calls and follow-up actions. In accordance with S5.B.3.e (below), the Parties respond to
reported spills and perform follow-up actions in their area of geographic responsibility. Cities
will provide information to the County on spills reported to them by means other than the
hotline.
S5.B.3.e The County will implement procedures for program evaluation. In accordance with the
Standards, Cities will provide information to the County including tracking the number and type
of spills or illicit discharges identified; number of inspections; and feedback received from
public education activities.
S5.B.3.f The County will develop, provide, and keep records of training sessions to instruct City
and County staff responsible for identification, investigation, termination, cleanup, and reporting
of illicit discharges including spills, improper disposal, and illicit connections. The Cities will
participate in these training sessions. If required, the City will provide training facilities at no
cost to the County.
S5.B.3.g The County will develop and provide training sessions to instruct City and County staff
whose normal job responsibilities might come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit
discharge or illicit connection to the MS4 and those office personnel who might receive initial
reports of illicit discharges. The Cities will participate in these training sessions. If required, the
Cities will provide training facilities at no cost to the County.
S5.B.4.b. The County will develop a procedure for construction site plan review that will
incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts. Cities will implement the
procedure, or an equivalent procedure, unless Cities request the County to perform these tasks in
accordance with S5.B.4c. Cities may request the County to review construction site plans and
inspect construction sites for specific cases in accordance with Section 6.A.2, above. Cities
performing their own review and inspection shall keep records and submit records to the County
for annual reporting.S5.B.4.d. The County will provide training information to construction site
operators regarding erosion and sediment controls.
S5.B.4.e Public feedback regarding stormwater or sediment control will be directed to the
County. The Cities will participate by forwarding calls and complaints to the County, and
perform follow-up actions in their jurisdictions. Cities will provide information to the County on
their follow-up actions. The County will retain and summarize the public feedback in the annual
report.
S5.B.5.b. The County will develop a procedure for post -construction site plan review that will
incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts. Cities will implement the
procedure or an equivalent procedure, unless requesting the County to review plans (below).
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S5.B.5.c Cities may request the County to review post -construction site plans and inspect post -
construction sites for specific cases in accordance with Section 6.A2, above. Cities performing
their own review and inspection shall keep records and submit records to the County for annual
reporting.
S5.B.5.d The County will develop, provide, and keep records of training sessions to instruct City
and County staff responsible for permitting, planning, review, inspection, and enforcement of
post -construction requirements. The Cities will participate in these training sessions. If
required, the City will provide training facilities at no cost to the County.
S5.B.5.e The County will provide training information to design professionals, developers and
construction professionals regarding post -construction stormwater BMPs and retain copies of
information provided.
S5.B.5.f The County will keep records of all projects disturbing at least one acre, or less if part
of larger development. The Cities will provide information to the County regarding projects in
their area of geographic responsibility.
S5.B.6.a.i The Parties will implement Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plans developed in
Permit Years 1-3 and Cities will report annually to the County the measures being taken in
compliance with the plans. Plans will, at a minimum, address the following types of facilities:
1. Stormwater collection and conveyance systems
2. Roads, highways, and parking lots
3. Vehicle fleets.
4. Municipal buildings.
5. Parks and open space.
6. Construction Projects.
7. Industrial Activities.
8. Material storage areas; heavy equipment storage areas and maintenance areas.
9. Flood management projects.
10. Other facilities described by the Permit
S5.B.6.a.ii County and City in each area of geographic responsibility will, either separately or
jointly, inspect a minimum -of 95% of stormwater facilities by the end of the third year of the
Permit (February 15, 2010). County and City in each area of geographic responsibility will
conduct spot checks of the MS4 after storm events that are greater than 10 -year return frequency.
The Cities will report to the County activities taken to inspect the MS4 following said storm
events.
S5.B.6.b. The County will develop, perform and keep records of training sessions to instruct
City and County staff responsible for O&M Plan implementation.. The County will provide the
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training and the City will participate in these training sessions. If required, the City will provide
training facilities at no cost to the County
S8.A The County will report to Ecology any sampling pursuant to TMDL or illicit discharge
investigations. No TMDLs currently affect the Party's MS4 operation. The Cities will supply
sampling results of illicit discharge investigations in accordance with the Standards.
S8.B The County will assess the effectiveness of BMPs implemented as part of the SWMP.
S9.A The County will provide an annual report to Ecology. Cities will provide necessary report
information to the County in accordance with the Standards.
S5.B.3.a Where UICs are part of the MS4, they will be included in efforts conducted under
S5.B.3.a above.
S5.B.3.b The UIC Program requirement to integrate public UICs into IDDE Ordinance will be
incorporated into section S5.B.3.b above.
S5.B.5 The UIC Program requirement to conduct UIC plan reviews and site inspections for new
UICs will be conducted by the Parties independently. Where UICs are part of post -construction
designs, this activity will be performed jointly under S5.B.5 above.
S5.B.6 . The UIC Program requirement to operate new public UICs with BMPs. will be
conducted by the Parties independently. Where UICs are part of the MS4 and Permit O&M
Plans, this activity will be performed jointly under S5.B.6 above.
No Permit Requirement. The County will coordinate RSPG meetings. Cities will provide
meeting facilities as needed and obtain Yakima Public Affairs Channel (YPAC) when available
at no cost to the County.
No Permit Requirement. The County will provide monthly progress reports on activities
required by this agreement.
No Permit Requirement. The County will provide monthly invoices and an annual accounting
summary in accordance with sections 6.A.4 and 6A5 of this agreement.
No Permit Requirement. The County will attend grant opportunity meetings held in central
Washington, recommend grant opportunities and projects that will be of benefit to the Parties. If
appropriate, the County will apply for grants that may involve partnership with the other Parties,
with support from said Parties.
No Permit Requirement. The County will coordinate with Ecology on status of TMDL projects,
and keep the Parties informed when new information becomes available from Ecology.
No Permit Requirement. The County will review, comment, and participate in Technical
Advisory Groups (TAGs) during TMDL development for TMDLs that may affect any Party's
MS4.
No Permit Requirement. The County will present stormwater issue briefings and Regional
stormwater status reviews to Party elected officials if requested by a Party.
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Appendix B
Standardized Income and Expense Categories for Budget Reporting
1. Revenue
a. Bond Forfeit
b. Grants
c. Intergovernmental Services
d. Loans
e. Review Fees
i. Construction SWPPP
ii. Post -construction Stormwater Site Plan
f. Utility Fees
g. Violation Penalties
2. Expenses
a. Administration
i. Annual Billing
ii. Billing Services
iii. Debt Service Share - Contribution to Debt Service Fund
iv. GIS Services
v. Other Administration
vi. Technical Services
vii. Utility Administration
viii. Utility Formation Repayment
b. Permit Compliance
i. Fees (NPDES and UIC)
ii. Storm Water Management Plan
iii. Annual Report
iv. Other Reporting (UICs)
v. Inter -Jurisdictional Coordination
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vi. Public Education
vii. Public Involvement
viii. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
1. Mapping
2. Complaint Response/Investigation
3. Emergency Response
4. Code Enforcement
5. Lab Services
ix. Construction
1. SWPPP Review
2. Inspection
3. Code Enforcement
x. Post -Construction
1. Stormwater Site Plan Review
2. Inspection
3. Code Enforcement
xi. Good Housekeeping & Pollution Prevention
1. O&M Plan Updates
2. Inspection
3. Training
xii. TMDL Compliance
1. Monitoring
2. Lab Services
c. System Maintenance
i. Cleaning Catch Basins/drywells
ii. Culvert/pipe Repair/replacement
iii. Rodding/Jetting
iv. Ditch Cleaning
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v. Treatment BMP Maintenance
vi. Leaf, Brush, Trash Collection
vii. Dredging/ Sediment Removal/Retention Pond Maintenance
viii. Other Structure Maintenance/Repair
ix. Street Sweeping
d Projects
i. Demonstration Projects
ii. Construction (New Storm Sewer Systems in Developed Areas)
3. Reserves
a. Emergency Response
b. Capital Improvement
c. Equipment Replacement
d. Other Reserves
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S5.A.4.a.i
S5.A.4.a.ii
S5.A.5
General
General
1-111.4}J}JUI 1.
County with City
Support
County with City
Support
General County
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S5.B 1.a.
2A
Track number of inspections, enforcement
County with City
Support
S5.B.3.a
S5.B.3.a.ii
S5.B.3.a.iii
S5.B.3.c
S5.B.3.d.ii
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Track or estimate cost of SWMP developm'
Coordinate with other NPDES MS4 permitt
Conduct public education and outreach to g
construction and design community and tan
Baseline survey
Implement education
Re -survey
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Make latest SWMP available to the public
Conduct annual public input meeting.
Develop MS4 map showing outfalls, receiv'
County with City permittees must complete a 2/3''s map by e:
4A support map by end of Permit.
Conduct field surveys to verify outfalls, etc
4A City with County
support
4A County Provide maps and mapping info to Ecology
N/A City Detect and address non-stormwater discharl
4D County List and publicize spill reporting hotline & 1
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S5.B.4.b.
S5.B 4.b.
S5.B.4.a.ii
S5.B.4.d.
S5.B.4.e
S5.B.5.b.
S5.B.5.b.
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City
5A
5A
5D
5E
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support
County
County
Develop procedures for construction site ph
Implement procedures for construction site
County service)
Require construction operators to adhere to
requirements in accordance with the Permit
Provide training information to constructior
sediment controls
Adopt/Implement procedures for receipt ani
submitted by the public
S5.B.5.a.ii
S5.B.5.d.
S5.B.5.e
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5A
5A
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City, with County
support
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Develop procedures for post -construction si
Implement procedures for post -construction
County service)
Require developers to adhere to post-constr
requirements in accordance with the Permit
Provide adequate training for all staff in per
and enforcement
Provide information to design professionals
compliance
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S5.B.5.f.i
S5.B.5.f.ii
S5.B.5.f.iii
S5.B.6.a.ii
S5.B.6.a.ii
S5.B.6.b.
S8.A
S8.B
S9.A
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No Requirement
S5.B.6.a
S5.B 5.b
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6H
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support
County
County
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support
City with County
support
City with County
support
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Keep training records - dates, course descril
staff in attendance
Keep copies of information that is provided
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Implement a schedule of O&M activities (a
on Section S5.B.6.A.i (pages 23 through 25
Minimum of 95% of stormwater facilities s1
3 and Permit Year 5
Conduct spot checks of MS4 after >10 year
Provide training to all employees who may
functions that may impact WQ
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Assessment of Effectiveness of BMP
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NLT March 31 of each year starting in 2004
UIC Register All New Public UIC
UIC Registration of Existing Public UIC (5,
2011)
UIC Operate New Public UICs with BMPs
UIC Plan Review Site Inspection - New UII
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No Requirement. County Monthly progress reports
No Requirement. County Monthly billing - Annual Accounting
No Requirement. County Attend grant opportunity meetings, recomin
No Requirement. County Coordinate with Ecology re. TMDL status
Review, comment, participate in TMDL dei
No Requirement. County
No Requirement. County Coordinate/present stormwater issues to Cit
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RESOLUTION 2009 - 86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SUNNYSIDE, WASHINGTON, APPROVING
INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
YAKIMA COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF YAKIMA, UNION GAP AND SUNNYSIDE
WHEREAS, Yakima County and the Cities of Yakima, Union Gap and Sunnyside
have participated in an Intergovernmental Local Agreement to cooperate in compliance with
the federal NPDES Phase II Stormwater regulation and the State of Washington's Eastem
Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater General Permit; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that approval of such agreement
is in the best interests of residents of the City of Sunnyside, and will promote the general
health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SUNNYSIDE, WASHINGTON, as follows:
Section 1. That the "Intergovemmental Stormwater Agreement," a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby
approved; and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and administer this
agreement for and on behalf of the City of Sunnyside.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon passage, approval and
signatures hereon as required by law.
PASSED this 26th day of October, 2009.
DEBORTRADA, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MENKE JACKSON BEYER EHLIS & HARPER, LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
•
•
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 1 t
For Meeting Of Oct 6, 2009
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Inter -
Governmental Local Agreement with the Regional Stormwater Policy Group for
Years 4 and 5 of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager
Scott Schafer, Wastewater Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Scott Schafer, 575-6077
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Yakima County and the Cities of Union Gap, Sunnyside and Yakima entered into an Inter-
Govemmental Local Agreement in 2007 for Years 1 — 3 of the NPDES permit, establishing local
and regional responsibilities for implementation of a stormwater management plan. Yakima
County has served the role as the Regional Lead and a Regional Policy Group made up of an
elected official from each agency has guided the process. As a requirement of this ILA, a letter
from each partner was to be submitted to Yakima County by May 16, 2009 stating the
willingness to enter into an additional ILA for Years 4 and 5 of the NPDES Permit. Such a letter
was presented and approved by City Council on May 5, 2009.
The attached Inter -Governmental Local Agreement continues the format that was established in
the first agreement. The County provides administrative assistance, model documents, training
and submits annual reports as required by Ecology.
(Continued on page.2)
Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify)
Contract Mail to (name and address): Yakima County Public Services, Brian Cochrane
Phone:
Funding Source Stormwater Utility Fund - 442
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: .�� City Manager,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the
attached Stormwater Inter-Govemmental Local Agreement for years 4 and 5 of the NPDES
Permit.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
(Continued from page 1)
As detailed in Appendix A, the City of Yakima is responsible for stormwater system
maintenance, mapping, capital projects, safety projects, ordinance enforcement for Illicit
Discharge and Construction/Post Construction, best management practices, Underground
Injection Control Program requirements of WAC 173-218, emergency response, street
sweeping, right-of-way management, supplying information to Yakima County that is necessary
for annual reports to Department of Ecology, equipment costs and necessary reserves for the
operation of the stormwater utility within the city limits.
Yakima County has estimated the Regional Program's total cost for years 4 and 5 to be
$222,100 and $212,700. The City of Yakima will be assessed 70% of the regional program
cost. In addition, the City of Yakima is responsible for costs associated with the items noted
previously that are excluded from the Regional Program.