Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for Stormwater Permit Compliance
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for stormwater permit compliance.
Report
Issue:
Whether to a Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for stormwater permit compliance.
Staff Contact:
Sue Barclift, Senior Stormwater Program Specialist, Public Works-Water Resources, 360.507.6112
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Department of Ecology administers federal Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal stormwater permits in Washington State. The intent of the permit is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters. NPDES permits require municipalities to manage stormwater runoff before it discharges to surface and groundwater.
The Capacity Grant is a non-competitive biannual grant awarded to all Phase I and Phase II (NPDES) municipal permittees for activities and equipment necessary for permit implementation. The City of Olympia is a Phase II NPDES permittee.
Olympia is currently in compliance with its NPDES Permit. However, with each permit cycle revision, stormwater requirements increase, resulting in the need to expand current programs and add new programs. Past Capacity Grant financial assistance has helped the City continuously remain in compliance with the Permit.
Ecology set funding for the 2023-2025 Capacity Grant at $130,000. The Storm and Surface Water Utility will use the grant consistent with the following eligible project expenses:
* Public education and outreach activities
* Illicit discharge detection and elimination program activities
* Runoff control progr...
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