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- AUTHORIZATION LETTER
Regional Storm Water Management
of North Central Texas:
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North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
&rY2003 Administrative and Implementation Assistance
The NCTC0G and the City of Fort Worth(hereafter referred to as the"participant")have executed an Interlocal
Agreement tv provide mstructure through which the participants can pursue initiatives that assist with the Regional
Storm Water Management Program. The Interlocal Agreement established a structure by which a Regional Storm
Water Management Coordinating Council may identify specific activities to be carried out by NCTCOG,and/or
professional agencies,with cost allocations to be determined through Coordinating Council consensus. The
participants to this agreement have reviewed the NC`1'COG proposed work plan(Attachment A)for FY2003,which
includes NC7C0Gassistance to the participants for administrative and implementation support of storm water related
activities and the cost share arrangement(Attachment B)for funding of this effort.
Lo accordance with Article 2'Paragraph 5.and Article 4n{the Intudvoal Agreement,the purpose vf this letter ixm
authorize the participant's cost-share of$16,400 for the FY2003 Work Program.
Execution of this Authorization Letter is considered a formal part of the lnterlocal Agreement,and obligates the
participant's cost share m identified above. Billing of the participant hyNr7C(X;for these services will be made nn
more frequently than monthly,and will Le based nn the prorated share of deliverables received by the participant.
NC7C0G will invoice the participant for its costs incurred resulting from the FY20O9 work program,and the
participant shall remit the amount of the invoice*0C7C0G within thirty(30)calendar days nf receipt n(the invoice.
bu the event that the participant does not accept the goods ur services mfiudouu error io the invoice,the participant
shall notify the NCTCOG Manager who is responsible for executing this program as soon as possible within the 30
calendar day period,and shall make payment not less than ten(10)calendar days after the problem(s)are corrected or
the error isresolved to the satisfaction v{all parties. In the event that payment of invoiced goods m services ixnot
received by tire NCTCOG within 30 calendar days of receipt of the accepted invoice,NCTCOG is authorized to charge
the participant interest io accordance with the Prompt Payment Au.
Work under this program will ho carried out from October 1.2OO2 through September 30.20V1 (/may become
necessary for work m continue beyond September 30.20U3io order tocomplete the authorized FY2003work
n,ogmuc However,costs for the work program will not exceed the participant's cost-shaLre as agreed to in this
authorization letter.
The uodcoi d duly ,hudzed to make such obligations.represents NCTCOO'x and the City v[Fort Worth's
agreement to,#iesc provisions.
PikEastl.nd,Executive Di,,etor
North CenunlTexmo Council"/
Governments
(Typed Natne)
Date: Date,:
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_ THE STATE 0FTEXAS
THE COUNTY OF TARRANT
|NTERLUCAL AGREEMENT FOR
EXPANDED REGIONAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
THIS INTERLOCAL Agreement("Agreement") effective October 1, 2002 through September 30,
2007. is entered into between the City mf Fort Worth, a municipal corporation duty incorporated
under the Constitution and laws ofthe State of Texas acting by and through its respective City
Council; the North Central Texas Council of Governments ("NCTCOG"), a political subdivision of
the State of Texas acting by and through its Executive Board: and other governmental entities
consenting hereto,
VV|TNESSETH
VVHEREAS, pursuant to the |nteduua/ Cooperation Ao, Texas Government Code, Chapter
791, as amended (the ^ACT^), oitiea, ooundea, special districts and other |aQe||y constituted
political subdivisions of the State of Texas are authorized to enter into intedoou| contracts and
agreements with each other regarding governmental functions and services as set forth in the Act;
and.
VVHEREAS. NCTC08 has been coordinating Regional Storm Water Management Program
with local governments to gather data and information, perform analyses, and develop programs
to address storm water quality issues affecting the waters of North Central Texaa, including the
preparation of permit applications to the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality for the
control of municipal separate storm sewer system discharges;and,
VYHERE&S, the inclusion of other entities in an expanded regional strategy to address storm
water quality issues will benefit not only the new partioipantm, but also those that have been
participating in the regional program in the past;and,
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement understand that entering into this Agreement in no
way obligates any party to participate in any joint project without the express approval of the party;
NOYV. THEREFORE. for and in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants
herein contained,and subject to the conditions herein set forth,the parties hereto covenant,agree
and bind themselves aafo!loma�
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ARTICLE 1,-PURPOSE OFAGREEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement includes, but is not limited to, accomplishing the following
objectives:
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Assist with the development of an expended, comprehensive and coordinated regional
strategy for managing storm water in North Central Texas. The work plan for Fiscal Year u003 is attached to this Agreement as "Exhibit A". The work plan will be amended and oppmvadeochfiuca|year.
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Identify and facilitate opportunities for regional cooperation that will assist port/uiperdo in
meeting state and federal requirements for improving water quality.
• Assist with devebpmentufonnua| otonnwatermunognmentp|unaandpmgremo' discharge
monitoring reports, and perfonnono* nspurto — aa maybe required by U8EPA and/or state
agencies.
• Identify and pool local funds for joint projects among two or more parties where interest is not
shared with all participants,
• Provide regular forums for communication and discussion to share and advance ideas on the
regional strategy and to nhem up-to-date information — such as new state and federal
regulations on water quality related issues- examples of storm water permits and programs
from across the state, USEPA Region 6 and elsewhere;and to present cooperative successes
whenever opportunity arises at state and national conferences.
• Continue the cooperative monitoring pmQoam — inhia||yfunded by Phase ! participants for
implementation of a regional monitoring network to meet permit requirements- analyze and
report monitoring results; and explore opportunities for onexpanded uoopmret'/ - monitoring
program in future years\o address future needs.
• Coordinate training opportunities — such as the Construction Inspector Training program
emerging through NCTCOG and other opportunities ao they arise.
• Conduct a regular review and amendment pmueuu — such as for the Construction Bk4p
Manual.
• Continue to use NCTCOG's Regional Geographic Information System capabilities to address
special needs upon request — such eu delineating watersheds and uubwaU»mhede tracking
illicit connection/illegal dumping namediadun activities: accessing nevvdata coverages, and/or
mapping storm dminou�a|>s and storm aevwarsystems,
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• Engage consultant assistance, as necessary and as requested by participants, to conduct
momdegaUedtechnical studies onse�c�dissues.
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• Undertake other activities ns/oUng to the Regional Storm Water Program as identified by the
Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council,
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ARTICLE 2. ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLICY STRUCTURE
The administrative and policy structure under this Agreement isoofollows:
° A Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council will provide policy guidance for
the cooperative program and make recommendations to the governing bodies of the parties.
Due tm their heavy involvement in NPOE5pennhting activities, both past and present, and
their larger geographic oovorage, each of the nine NPDE8 Phase | parties Lothis Agreement
will be entitled 10 appoint one senior staff anevoting representative tothe Regional Storm
Water Management Coordinating Council. Four major watershed areas have been delineated
in the region that encompass the Mernp|ex|ooa| governments. Additional participants in the
regional program can appoint up to three voting representatives from their respective
watershed area 0athe Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council. NCTCOG
will beo non-voting member nn the Council.
Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council
Arlington,Dallas,Fort Worth,Garland 3 Representatives from each of
Irving,Mesquite,Piano,TxDOT-Dallas Co.,
4 watershed areas
TxDOT-Tarrant Co.
• The Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council may appoint whatever
additional supporting subcommittees h deems necessary and desirable.
• NCTCOG will be the administrative oOert under the Agreement pursuant to the
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. NCTCOG will submit on annual coordinated Work
Program and Budget for Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council approval.
The Coordinating Council will approve the basis for determining the annual share of
contributions for NCTCOG administrative and technical services by each party with cost
allocations to be determined through Coordinating Council consensus, A separate
"Authorization Letter(a)" for each consecutive fiscal year from October 2002 through
September 2007, will be obtained for administration and implementation support mfstorm
water related activities included in this Agreement. Funding and cost share allocations for
fiscal year 2002 as approved by the Coordinating Council are attached 10 this Agreement as
"Exhibit B".
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Each work element beyond NCTCOG administrative and technical services will be cost shared
by one or more interested parties to this Agreement under whatever basis i's appropriate to
that work element. The cost for any additional NCTCOG support beyond the annual
administrative and technical services will also be incorporated into the work program.
" This Agreement in hoeK does not obligate participating parties to cost-share any work
elements proposed aa part cd the annual work program. Annual funding commitments for
participating parties will he secured separately from this Agreement as part of the annual
process for developing o work program and budget.
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This Agreement is recognized an e supplemental level of aemice, and is not intended to �
duplicate or diminish the pmducts, aomistanoe, napesemmbon, or services received by
participating entities through NCTCOG membership.
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The Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council m
cooperative planning and/or implementation eodviUea among the parties, with *tai6 'and
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federal agencies, and with any other public m private entities to accomplish the purposes of
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this Agreement,
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In accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, the parties will make payments for services
rendered under this Agreement from available current revenues.
ARTICLE 3.-ADDITIONAL PARTIES
Additional political subdivisions within or serving the North Central Texas region may become
parties to this Agreement by approving the terms and conditions of this Agreement and affixing
hereto the signature of its authorized representative indicating the date of approval of this
Agreement by said entity.
ARTICLE 4.'RENEWAL AND AMENDMENTS
This Agreement will be in effect for one year from the effective date of this Agreement,and will be
considered automatically renewed for each succeeding year through the year 2007. A party may
withdraw from this Agneem*n1, through a vote of its governing body, provided that it has notified
the Executive Director ofNCTCOGof such action in writing o1 least 0O days before its intended
withdrawal date, Amendments may be made to this Agreement upon the approval of the
governing bodies of all parties 1u this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5.-SEVERAB|UTYCLAUSE
If any provision of this Agreement or any application hereof ohu|| be invo/id, iUoQa| or
unenforceable,the validity, legality and enforceability ofthe remaining provisions and applications
shall not in any way b*affected or impaired thereby.
ARTICLE 0. 'GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the |a*a of the State of
Texas.
ARTICLE 7.-INDEMNIFICATION
It is agreed that no party uathis AQommorK shall be responsible for the acts of another party 10
this Agnaement, and each party participating herein indemnifies, releases and holds all other
participating parties harmless for all acts of its own officers,officials,agents and employees acting
hereunder,0u the full extent permitted bylaw.
ARTICLE B.'MISCELLANEOUS
|tim expressly understood and agreed that in the execution of this Ag
to this Agreement nor NCTCOG waive, nor shall be deemed to waive, a4y IT'M' unity or defense
that would otherwise be available -~ each against claims arising ". the r '
powers and functions.
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The undersigned officers and/or agents are properly authorized to executd(thf�contract on behalf
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of the parties hereto, and each hereby certifies to the other that any necessary resolutions
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extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect.
By entering into this Interlocal Agnaement, the parties do not create any obligations, express or
implied,other than those set forth herein, and this Agreement shall not create any rights in parties
not signatories hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed
and their respective seals to be hereunto affixed and atteated, ayu| the date and year noted
ho|nw.
u/gramre Mike Eastland
Executive Director
Assistant City Manager North Central Texas Council
Title of Governments
City of Fort Worth
Agency
Date Date
Attch: Exhibit A—FY03NCTC[}G Work Program
Exhibit 8—FYU3 Funding and Cost-Share Allocations
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APPROVED AS TO FORM & LEGALITV:
By
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Title: Asst City Attorney
ATTEST:
By
Signature
Printed Name: Gfo�la Pearson
Title:
Date:
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FY03 NCTCQG Work Program
October l,2002m September 30,2003
Regional Strategy for Managing Storm Water i^North Central Texas
Local governments participating in the m,ginom| Storm Water Management Program are continuing m
implement u,huu runoff management omucgiux described by the Regional Policy Position on Managing
V,buo Storm Water Quality developed in 1999 by the Dcgiuox| 9/oon Water Management Coordinating
Council (Kgu/MCC) and adopted bv NClC06`o Executive Board, Tile Begiv^o| Policy nooiduu
provides guidance for^ cooperative and comprehensive regional approach m storm water management.
and is structured to address increasing federal and state water quality regulations. Implementation ufthe
Kcgivnu| Storm Water Management Program is accomplished through acooperative partnership among
NCTC0G, the participating :ibco and counties of North Cumru| Texas, tvvv Texas Department of
Tmvayom«i^n Districts, and other interested regional agencies. This annual work program describes
regional initiatives mho conducted during yl'A](October l.20V2tn September 3O.2O03).
The elements of the Regional program will address region wide, vntembcd. and community level i,oun,
through the toUowingcoop,,�ivcinhi�heoub�have hcmso�nbin the,u�ivn*|pwUcyposition:
Local Government Participation and Oversight Management of Storm Water Impacts
Regional Storm Water Resource Center associated with Development
Public Participation iv Program Development Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Public Education Municipal Pollution Prevention
Control of Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Regional Cooperative Monitoring
Funding for the FY03 work program is divided among the participants according tv the resource
commitment each program e{omco, is expected to rcgoiv, and the total number of program elements
designed for vpen-nit group(Phase l.Phase n.and Cvmmno). Elements that are funded primarily hrthe
Phase I participants make up 20%of the work program,Phase 11 funded elements make up 30%.and 50%
of the ymgrxm dcmcnm are funded by all participants jointly. While each work c|,mcut may be
structured primarily for one ''yhuoc" within the pmgram, as indicated by u symbol listed with each
element and defined below,all elements are connected by the regional storm water common goals and are
expected to contribute to a common body of knowledge iliat will directly enhance all members'individual
programs.
C =Common element
P1 =Phase I element(communities 100,000 population&above by 1990 Census+TxDOT+NTTA)
P11=Phase Q element(non Phase I entities iothe U,chm^hzedArea)
Implementation of the Regional Storm Water Management Program will inp"|"c a multi-year effort,
NCTCOG anticipates that there will continue to be multi-year regional activities within NCTCU6 work
scope proposals that are considered 000 fiscal year basis. Staff will annually review multi-year milestones,
schedules and regional opportunities for participants,and prepare infbnnuiouund implementation options
m help meet permi/requirements and milestones in subsequent years for consideration and approval bythe
Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council.
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Through the Regional program,communication and regular opportunities for the exchange of information
will be maintained between all participants, RSWM- CC members, and NCTCOG staff via roundtable
discussions held in each watershed. RSWMCC members are then able to reflect the interests of their
watershed in regular meetings held to guide the regional strategy. In addition, regular forums are
conducted to provide information to all participants and other interested parties on special topics,
including specific elements of the regulations.
Phase II-specific permit coordination (PII)
NCTCOG will conduct a regional forum in the first quarter of FY2003 to review status of the
draft version of the permit expected to be released some time this summer. providing an
opportunity to coordinate comments and changes to the draft permit. The forum would cover
regional cooperative initiatives that can be included in local SWMPs, with particular
consideration given to public education initiatives, construction runoff and the Comprehensive
Drainage Criteria and Design Manual. The forum will provide an opportunity to review the
regional SWMP menu of options, and may include highlights or summaries of Phase II SWMPs
prepared by cities and counties in the region. As a companion to the forum, a stakeholders
meeting will be scheduled during second quarter FY2003 to review and provide latest
information on the final TPDES Phase II MS4 permit requirements, required content of the
Notice of Intent(NOI)application form,and discussion of 13MP's and measurable goals.
Phase I-specific permit coordination(PI)
Staff will continue to track developments on the second round of Phase I permits to be issued and
work with municipalities and with EPA and TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, formerly TNRCC)as appropriate to support permit development. Staff will ensure that
the collective bargaining power of the regional program is available and that coordination with
the overall regional program is considered. A review of Phase I permits issued around the
country could provide real examples of functional permit structures to cities and the TCEQ as
renewals are developed. Staff may explore some of the issues around the concept of a regional
general permit. This would not necessarily involve meeting with regulators but could include
following national activity and observing local activity that may Lend itself to a general permit.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings(C)
Key to the development of a regional effort will be open discussions among the participants.
NCTCOG will provide support for up to 4 rounds of roundtable discussions and work sessions to
discuss strategy implementation and other permit-related issues. Staff will arrange for meetings,
compose and mail meeting notices, agendas and background information. The Regional Stone
Water Management Coordinating Council (RSWMCC) provides oversight for the regional
program and directs the activities of the NCTCOG staff. Staff will arrange and administer a
minimum of four meetings of the RSWMCC over the course of the fiscal year(I per quarter).
Perform general liaison functions(C)
As the State begins to learn its role as storsm water regulator, it is imperative that the staff keeps
them informed of our regional activities. Staff will work closely with the TCEQ staff during the
implementation of the new MS4 and construction permits to ensure that the region's interests are
made known. tTpon direction from the RSWMCC,NCTCOG staff will serve as representatives
for the regional program to federal and state officials in matters regarding the regional strategy
and will coordinate activities among the participants to promote the regional program.
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Site visits to assess needs and shared responsibilities(PlI)
Some Phase 11 entities have existing or recently developed programs that will fulfill many,pen-nit
requirements,while others are continuing to develop or refine programs. As the new permit term
begins and resources are allocated, site visits can facilitate the identification of opportunities for
regional cooperation or initiatives. NCTCOG staff will seek to characterize needs and resources,
provide the information to participants and consider coordinative efforts as appropriate. This will
continue to be a multi-year task.
Identify and pursue regional cooperative opportunities(C)
An element essential to the success of the regional strategy is identification of opportunities for
regional cooperation. This is particularly important as the Phase I communities pursue permit
renewals, and the Phase 11 communities prepare their storm water management programs with
BMP's and measurable goals over the initial 5 years of the permit term. During the first part of
FY2003, NCTCOG will further identify/refine potential regional cooperative initiatives for
consideration by the RSWMCC. It is anticipated that some will be supported by the continuing
base funds,while others may require supplemental funding,such as the Comprehensive Drainage
Criteria and Design Manual.
Promote the regional storm water management strategy(C)
Staff will be available to respond to requests for presentations to city councils and civic groups in
order to assist city staff in their efforts to develop local storm water management programs in
concert with the regional effort. The adopted Regional Policy Position and the award-winning
video continue to be essential tools in this regard.
Provide administrative support(C)
NCTCOG will coordinate the regional program through the development of interlocal
agreements, work programs and cost-share arrangements. NCTCOG staff will handle all
necessary administrative support for these efforts.
Coordinate with the flood management task force and watershed programs(C)
Staff will attend the flood management task force meetings and ensure coordination between the
programs.
Other activities as identified(C)
NCTCOG staff will be open and available to address other activities that will assist in further
development and implementation of the regional strategy.
ko,, it 5toni-i Water RQs.ourcecenter
The field of storm water quality management has grown rapidly over the past few years and is changing
continuously. In order for governmental agencies to make informed decisions,they must have access to
current and forward-looking information trout around the country, as well as information on what their
neighbors are doing. In addition. agency staff need supporting information to be able to effectively
communicate proposed policies to their managers, councils, and the public. To help coordinate the
multiple sources of information oil storm water management, NCTCOG will continue to serve as a
resource center for this information and will provide avenues for dissemination of this information.
NCTCOG expects to maintain an updated Internet presence as well as the ability to prepare custom-
generated maps,charts,and other presentation materials to participants upon special request.
Expand and maintain the regional storm water web page(C)
Staff will initiate a major expansion of the stonin water web pages on the NCTCOG web site.
The web site will be expanded with the development of pages targeted specifically for public
access and separate from the technical support pages to provide public education on storm water
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regulations. general program costs, and general public guidance as well as direct links mcit"
county and TxD0T °,bsito. In addition to current technical support functions of'the she,
seminar and training,information,news items.national regulatorx issues,and other current topical
information will be posted regularly within a new pane designated specifically for the purpose. A
notification or Oo`ncmc mechanism 8`c onh[yiog members as new items are posted will be
investigated.
Track regulatory information(C)
NCTCOG staff will keep current on regulatory changes via the Internet. news articles and personal
contacts in the stortu water arena as well as related areas of water quality,TMDL development,and
source water protection, Regu|umn?updates o,announcements will hc provided to participants viu
fax,m-mui\.hmdomn,o,within dfvmnnnnvmcccomasappropriate,
Serve oyuu information clearinghouse and resource center(C)
NCT COG stutT,,vil| solicit and compile information vm regional and nationwide experiences iuthe
area of monn water management, and will cnobo,e current efforts to bring existing public
in/onumion mme,io|, to local Qov^moucms for use as uumnp|cs. Gcnom| storm wuc, nfemuuc
documents including iofbmouiooa| bombuoy and mbc, mmedub from uou"xux both local and
national will ho collected and made available. This information will hc used m address inquiries
hnm participants and for knowledge dissemination. K;uub of this information will be made
available via the�CTCWG storm water web page.
Prepare newsletter articles and information materials for various topics(C)
NCTCV6 staff will write 6-lZ newsletter articles in the Department nf Environmental Resources
monthly InsidER bulletin and/or NCTCOG's Your Region newsletter as well as informational
materials on various topics such xa storm water management programs, pmcdcco, pmcuduo``,and
specific permit commitments or requirements /n assist ininforming elected officials, city
management and the general public.
Participate io selected local.state and national conferences(C)
Staff"'ill u`pvu hvcb to participants on information gained at the conferences aueodcd, and
furnish copies of useful materials as appropriate, NCTC0G stad'wi|l also p,cpmr and nos"m
overviews uf the regional program at selected |ouoi state and national conferences (e.g. TPn/A,
n/5aT.nxEF.An/W&.etcl.
Involvement of the public in the development of programs to mmm| the 4mdby, of storm water is
important x,the ultimate success^f the programs. Individual citizens, members o[the development and
construction cmnn^unby, representatives of environmental organizations, and ,cp,rumxmi,,a of other
civic and interest groups can be given the opportunity to participate in multiple mpcou of municipal
program,including the prograrn development process. NCTCOG can assist in identifVing interest groups
and massimrimos in the m,g;co that could work in cooperative efforts with local jurisdictions. When
appropriate. the RSYV&{C(' and NCTCOG staff could provide their expertise m participating members
who �isb to hold public mec^ings in their communities m Qet )ocal input on development of their local
storm water management program.
Establish m regional storm water hotline(C)
Promote a single telephone number for regional storin water reporting and citizen information.
NCTCwGwiHcuordinat,vvidz/be Stop Illegal Dumping regional effort, and provide aregional
hotline for reporting of storm water and water quality concerns by citizens,. This hotline would
uo,e xsm supplement to individual uity"cmunty citizen complaint procedures and oou|d bmnef,
from regional advertising cmupuigom publicizing the water quality bodioc The installation of
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telephone system for offering the caller oo immediate transfer m the mu=aenc response mother
designated number for their city would be considered. The hotline would be particularly valuable
in the instance that the "reporter" is unsure what jurisdiction the problem area is located, and
cnoN also provide oiduco, v convection to their local information n,p/:scm*bvc for specific
^^nbu/ the citizen can dotv improve water quality" type of information. A companion zvthe
hotline could be a single website address to be jointiv advertised that provides content m,uczedzo
general public information and links m municipal vehsite,.
Education ofthepubliconthe impact that their everyday activities have on the quality of storm water is a
k,r element of the storm water program. Citizens must bcmudc aware vf the potential hazards on°ciumd
�icb cbci, individual y,mctiooy. Education on the proper unvgr and disposal of |mro and gmd*o.
household,automotive,and pool chemicals should be major elements ofthe public education program. In
addition, non-permitted commercial, institutional, and industrial entities whose operations could have a
significant impact un storm water quality also need mhe informed ofdhei,pote,xiu) impacts and practical
ways tomitigate these impacts.
Education and outreach programs are particularly suited to regional cooperation;combined resources can
more efficiently purchase education materials and v single project o, event can hc developed that will
apply for all municipalities. Opportunities abound to reach citizens and bunioco,00 throughout tile
K8a,op|c^iou coordinated program.
Develop and implement v strategic,multi-media public education campaign(C)
A multi-media public education campaign has the potential to take on greater momentum in the
region with the participation of all penTritted cities. FY03 would initiate this multi-year regional
cooperative initiative. The key to a successful multi-media approach will be to first identify,then
target specific audiences in the region using education mo|y customized to the needs of that
audience. Resources will be used more efficiently with this approach. The established educators
moudtah/u is expected m take x lead role hy making the needs assessment and then reporting to
K8WMCC with tb6, recommendations on the audiences that ,bvu|d to he targeted by this
campaign.
Positive media ,r|uti^nn 2v buod in hand with developing n multi-media public education
campaign^,any public education endeavor, The intent ism develop u positive dialogue with and
educate our local media,which will lead to free/earned media and a greater media participation in
the regional program. x regional approach m media relations should prove more fruitful than
individual attempts made hycities. xo part of this regional cooperative initiative, u press kit
containing storm water facts and inn,onminn cnnN be dc,civpcd specifically to target |ucui
meteorologists with the purpose v[eocoumging them to disseminate storm water information m
the public as is currently being done in Corpus Christi and other parts ofthe country. 'I lie
educator's roundtable could put together u workshop specifically for our local meteorologists to
explain the storm water issues facing the region.
Public Educators Roundtable(C)
NCTCOG wd| continue the educator's muodmh|m initiated in the Fv02 work program, and
expand participation for FYV3 and conduct n minimum of six muudo�a. TherunodmNeuhave
been very successful in providing coordinators mn opportunity mdiscuss public education issues-
learn from each other's om'@nin8 programs and exploring areas of mutual cooperation,
0Ncudvuu of the group are expected to continue to be the cxy|ouuimo of opportunities for
cooperative ioidativcs, such as pursuing a multi-media yuh\iu education campaign. and
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developing or enhancing written materials, web pages and other materials. Tile ultimate goal
remains the creation ofuunified storm water public education oessagcmthe region. while
muimviuinoUmu*iguoouyymodiudi,idualityofeacboitr'aum'goingpmgram^ Phase 11
representatives are expected tn participate more. and the roundtable may become o more h,nou|
subgroup u[,b,DSvV&|CC.
Continue mpmmo/e Texas SmunSoupe(C)
Having eymh|iybrd ]cxuy 5muuSc^pc Month in 2002. support would be continued in 2003
Citizen response was vvomudiog with 24 coh`i*a participating in Smurt8cupu Month. Thc
media', uumdon was also tapped, providing u receptive audience /o future omcm water public
education initiatives, NCTCO8 will pursue other funding sources m place the Smort3cupvonthe
|memcu to ^`duuo the volume of CD distribution and increase access. As an enhancement to
continue the oposifiu )ncu| connection to Smun9uone, a simple registration will be inonq`^nuud
into the web site to track citizen use by their city or county, maintaining the measurable goal for
annual reporting,nTC6V.
C�umool Of C !WatecfLyootf
Uniformity of policies to control storm water runoff from construction sites throughout the Metroplex is
very beneficial m contractors,developers.and engineers who often work in many different communities.
io2UO3 the TC£o will take over responsibility from DSEPA for the general permit for construction sites,
including the expansion of permit coverage to properties of l to 5 acres. This provides the Neu}
opportunity to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the TCEQ, local governments and the private sector
for construction site m^ot[ As the designated regional water quality planning agency for the oute,
NCTCOG will seek to obtain registration, tracking, enforcement, and other information as TCEQ
udmioiumuinv of the general permit begins. For FY2003^ the regional ymg,mn will uvudoae to offer
truioioa classes m local government storm water inspectors. A similar training program could also ho
offered to developers,engineers,and contractors involved in construction activities in order to educate the
private ~,cm, on runoff cnnun\ techniques. The NCTC0V Construction BBdP Manual has been
promoted m developers o,directly adopted hyseveral municipalities in the region uy minimum guidance
for development and is expected to continue to provide concise runoff control guidance as it is maintained
and periodically updated by NCTCOG. An with any other mpcu of the c^usunodun p,ocr,a, ogi^ou|
uoi{onniq also strengthens the position of the region as a whole to compete with other mmuo of the
country.
Construction BMy Manual update and the IPD£5 General Permit([)
With the TCEVassuming the general permit oversight from the 0&EP\. and the smaller cities
cm=,iog into tbr ]pDEG program, FY03 offers the opportunity to initiate an important
cooperative efforl that will bring together various pieces of the construction pertnitting process.
This significant initiative involves harmonizing the emuqzing7tEV goumz| pconi/, elements to
be lmu(ndrd in tile eitc'opmiGu Su`nu Water Pollution Prevention Plans(8oYP]).responsibilities
of Phase { and now Phase O MS4'u, and u major re-look at the existing regional Construction
B&;y»daoud. A new working group of key public and private interests will bc formed under
the banner ofthe Clean Construction Campaign (C3)and will serve as u working committee of
the DSW94CC to identify opportunities in reporting, ooJOnm(om, Sv/P3 &c°o|npmunt'
inspections.local ordinances and other potential initiatives.
Support and promote the Construction Inspector Training Pm(trmrn(C)
NCTCQf staff will coordinate with NCTC0G`m Regional Training Center to offer, market,and
track participation in the inspector training course. NCICWG staff will ensure, that the
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Curriculum bkept up-to-date by making any necessary revisions and can explore cuslonlization
(if the curriculum for other target audiences, N[TC0G ,mff will meek assistance from
participants in monitoring the content,structure,arid effectiveness of the training program as Nvell
as cooperatively idcmifyiug arid evaluating other available training resources.
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rbeo are m least three key areas where |vcw| governments, wod.i"g cooperatively and with the private
srom,, can improve their own development management pmccxy^s to iote-rate ,mnn *ute,guu|ity and
quantity 8vu}c |)m,mpn`hcoeiv,p|^oniv8,wbc,c smmn water quuh4/and quantity are addressed together
as part of the overall long-range n}000ing pmueoo of each community-, 2) development policies and
onmdond^. wbo,r the full mogc of local s,quircmcvzo from building codes to subdivision m|cs are re-
examined-, arid 3) uopim| improvements programming and impact a^cs. where local go,emmcntv
themselves are''devu|vpum'' ofd`e community infrastructure. NCTCOG will assist local governments ill
exploring cooperative methods of improving development management and in developing practical
methods of storm water quality and quantity integration.
Support the first phase of the CDCD Manual devo|npmc,t(C)
Truly effective storm water management integrates quantity and guu6,y in the planning. design,
construction, operation, and maintenance of storm water facilities. While primary responsibility
for funding & developing the Comprehensive Drainage Criteria & Design Muovu! Uon with the
Public Works Council, storm water quality support will be essential to achie,,in,the goals n[the
CDCD Manual, Throughout FY03 the storm water team will be providing support and oversivht
in various forms mthe Public Works CnvnoU as progress on the muouu| continues. Yurbcu|o,
support will be provided in the preparation of construction BMP guidance in the CDCD,and will
dc in to the update of the Construction BMP Ddmuuul as described in the work pro-ram under the
Control vf Construction Site Storm Water Runoff.
Illicit Di"Charae Detection and Elimination
Re-ionally developed initiatives can provide assistance to local municipalities that centers on illicit
source identification and elimination. Initiatives should provide the structure for municipal based
education, inspection p|uoo, and monitoring and tracking programs. Business and industry involvement
in )"xul 8WMPuc^u h, promoted aoun effective means m raise awareness and produce ameasurable
result. Common mapping standards tied m digital mthn'u from NCTCO0could assure that omtaU
iufonnodoo collected hy Ybvso Q communities can be seamlessly d|cd in the GlS for the ,ogi000|
environmental corridors,
Development ofioduotriul inspector training (Yl)
Conduct at least two municipal inspectors workshops to improve inspection materials such as site
visit checklist, site inspection guidance,and standard 8VYYpPohuok|ist. New materials could be
developed ue workshop products, such ^* specialized inspection checklists for each sector under
,be &&38y, Training tools that provide for individual training outside the classroom could be
developed from the workshops. The workshops should provide a venue for inspectors mshare
methods arid ,uub as well as receive training on n:|mvoo' topics such on how to promote P2
concepts to industry,understanding and fostering industry use ofEMS m process management,or
developing model inspection methods o,programs.
F|oatab(emCmvun|Techuv|^v yDmmou^truioo Project (PI)
The practical applicability of a technology,or method ofcontrol such as education programs could
he determined by the installation of the 000unl as u ocm, project. Determination oftbc mm/hod
mno!d be a @|o° thmuah of the F/notab|ca Smdy conducted in the FY02 work program. A �
demonstration project would be supported by u grant o, other outside funding, and part ofthe
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work element for staff would be to seek that additional funding. Boumhks control is * oh�%h
developing field for tedmo|^gN,and with little practical ability knmunicipalities m produce real
muuuiuos in Onutab|cs, u demonstration pnduz could ,bm, regional intent to comply with
permit requirements and movement toward u measurable reduction offlnu:uh|es.
2uUution dlrt�v'mtiom
Local governments must lead byexample if they are msucceed in changing the practices and habits of
businesses and residents. Toward this uod. the gvo| of governments mum be to Povcuz or reduce
pollutant runoff from municipal operations including streets, highways, municipal parking lots,
muimcuuou= bui|ideo, storage yards, and waste transfer stations. Agencies must also ,000vc 0nuuh|e,
and other pollutants discharged from ^,onn sewers and develop procedures for proper disposal of those
vumcs, Comprehensive regional training programs abnv)d provide for u mcuoumWn ioomuon in regional
awareness^f the requirements and resulting b*ud its of the pollution prevention pmgmm.
Develop o Pollution Prevention training program for municipal operations (C)
As an important new regional initiative, abmad Pv))obvo poveodvo training program could be
developed,m include compilation^fexisting training materials and assessment vfapplicability to
municipal operations. Existing materials seem to be available in abundance., including formal and
effective training seminars conducted hy the TCGq that could be taken specifically tvuregional
municipal audience. Additional components might include u lending library and/or cooperative
ho|k pv,ubxoc of existing video training osvmcoa. The project mar include investigating
NCTCOG production of videots)and other materials to cover issues and audiences,i.e.municipal
operations,not found in existing resources, In particular,MSGP requirements for municipalities
would hcaddressed. The fin:step during FY2V8] will hc the design uf this cooperative regional
initiative.with BxYP`s and measurable goals.for endorsement by the 89vvNCC
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In FY0Z the fi,u5-yeu tconof the regional monitoring program was completed and, with experience
euiocd from the first term, the program can he mDovd and continue to |om] the way in striving for an
understanding ofurban storm water quality issues. NCTCDOvi]| facilitate the development nfnsecond
uon wvuim,iog program in cooperation with the TCEV that is expected to be based on in-stream
m^nimdu! of defined watersheds. The gnu( for the uou tcon will be to omob)isb baseline data nu
receiving streams in the DFW Metroplex during storm events for use in determining long-term water
quv{itx trends.
Phase l Compliance Monitoring Program Development (yl)
It is anticipated that the regional monitoring program will be Gou|izrd and approved by the o/mc
at the beginning n{the fiscal year. if not,coordination efforts will be continued. However,with
an approved program in hand, staff will 66p coordinate the establishment of appropriate
monitoring sites and help develop arrangements with local |uhnmmriey for analysis(as needed).
Common protocols in omnp|iog cnUuuia^ methods and momp|e handling will be developed
through mmxidnuu, interaction and involvement. The primary 8va| will be to get the ",ginu*|
network functional hy the end*y the first year of the permit.
r FY03 COST SHARE TABLES
Regional Storm Water Management Program
North Central Texas Council of Governments
October 1,2002-September 30,2003
deft'z°Itms fat Ctrs# Pa 1 bl se 1adiprts` rtroares
tp�rla{tteaa ; ' ' Ost Tares itynrrta east-Shares
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Under 3,000 500 Dallas $32,200
5,000 1,70g_____; Fort Worth $16,400
10,000 � 1.900
. �... _.__... Arlington $11,600
15,000 2,1001
20„000 2,300 Piano $18,900
25.000 2,500 Garland S8,800
30,000 2,600
35,000 2,800 Irving $8,200
40„000 3,000 _ Mesquite $,6,600
45,000 3„200 TxDOT-aa9'las District $3,600
50,000 3,40CF $x3,600
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551000 3,600
60,000 3,800 N.Texas Tollway Authority 83,600
65„000 4,000
70,000 4,200
75,000 4,400 Table 2-Phase 1 Participants'Cost-Shares
80„000 4,600 Non-city participants'cost-shares are based on zero
85,00'0 4,800 population. Phase I cost shares fund Phase I program
90,000 5,000 elements and a portion of common program elements.
9'5,000 5,200
100.000 5,400
105,000 5,500 �» �t � ln' id � tOALriotl4rf ` phi
110,000 5,700
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115,000 5,900
1120,000 6,100 Goblin Coun!y 3,572 1,700
125,000 6,300 Gallas Count 5„118 1,700
130,000 6,500
Denton County 4,752 1,700
Ellis Count 11,135 2,000
Table 1-Phase If City Cost-Share Estimates Johnson County 6,515 1,800
Rockwall Counu 3,012 1,7'00
City participants can use this table to estimate their ._
cost-share amounts from the ranges given. Each _Parker County 4,458 1,700
participant`s cost share is derived from a formula that Tarrant Count 12,4mT0 2,000•_..,._
is based an population and an equal share among
participants. Phase II cost shares fund Phase ll
program elements and a portion of common program Table 3-County Cost-Share Amounts
elements, Cities outside the Dallas-Fort Worth-
Arlington,Denton-Lewisville,and McKinney 'The county population used in the formula to derive the
Urbanized Areas pay 213 of the amount listed in this cost-share is based on the unincorporated population of
table. the county found in the Census 2000 urbanized area. This
revised population figure is then used in the same cost-
share formula as used for the Phase(I cities.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
_DATE REFERENCE NUMBER � 10—G N�IVM_E I PAGE
10/8/02 **C-19280 52WATER I of I
SUBJECT APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS-1
, COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the period beginning October 1,
2002, through September 30, 2007. This agreement covers administrative and implementation
assistance as part of the regional storm water management program. For FY2002-2003, the City of
Fort Worth's participant cost share is$16,400.
DISCUSSION:
Storm water regulations included in the Clean Water Act pose significant impact for seven metroplex
cities (Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Garland, Irving, Plano and Mesquite), the North Texas Tollway
Authority, and the Texas Department of Transportation District Office in Fort Worth and Dallas. For the
past several years, representatives from these entities have worked together through the NCTCOG's
Regional Urban Storm Water Management Task Force as preparation for meeting storm water permit
requirements. Because all of the entities are required to implement many of the same programs, the
potential for cost sharing and coordination of programs exists.
The City first entered into an Interlocal Agreement with the NCTCOG in November 1993 to cover
administrative support for regional initiatives. This agreement was subsequently renewed for the last eight
years. On November 6,2001 (M&C C-13325), last year's agreement was approved by the City Council.
The new Interlocal Agreement covers an estimated $16,400 allocated as the City's share of
administrative costs to be incurred by the NCTCOG during FY2002-2003 in support of the Regional
Urban Storm Water Management Task Force and its associated sub-committees.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the FY2002-2003 operating budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ; ACC{
)I CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by
Libby Watson 6183
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Bnan Boerner 8079 —7.�01 539120 0522000 $16,400.00 APPROVED 10/08f02
additional Infrrrmation Contact:
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