TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff Bauer, ICMA-CM, Deputy City Manager
FROM: John H. Larch III, PE, Stormwater Manager - SWAB Liaison
DATE: March 18, 2019
RE:
Title
Stormwater Advisory Board Annual Report to City Council
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 3: High Quality Built Environment
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The Stormwater Advisory Board (SWAB) will present their Annual Report to the City Council. This Annual Report outlines their activities since their last report in May 2017, to include four Notice of Violation Appeals, a UDO Appointment Recommendation, and amended bylaws to keep them current with the ordinance. The SWAB will also share the goals and challenges that they have as a board with Council.
Background:
The Stormwater Advisory Board (SWAB) was established in 2009. Per the City Ordinance, the purpose of the SWAB is to provide guidance and advice to the City Council pertaining to the stormwater management program, including, but not limited to, program activities, functions, systems, management and funding. The SWAB shall have the powers and duty to act in all matters relating to the administrative review of any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the stormwater manager or other administrative official.
The board currently consists of 5 members selected by the City Council an appointed to a two year term. Board members may serve two terms for a total of four years.
Since its inception, the Stormwater Advisory Board has performed a variety of roles. Throughout the board's existence, it has heard numerous Notice of Violation appeals pertaining to illicit discharges to the storm drain system, given Council recommendations on stormwater utility fee increases, provided feedback and given Council recommendations on the Ordinance. The board has also provided feedback to staff regarding program...
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