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NPDES 2010 Consultation and Investigation - Board Approval
History
The purpose of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is to ensure a program is in place that will detect, eliminate and prevent illicit discharges to the storm sewer system.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency which issues the permit, conducted a routine audit of the Village’s program in 2010. Numerous issues arose that related to our NPDES general permit. In addition to the audit, illicit discharges occurred at Teebrook Drive, Park Hill Pond, Colonades Pond, Great Egret Drive and Appleknoll Industrial Park requiring additional professional services. Each instance involved investigation and follow up reporting to the IEPA. In one instance, analytical testing was needed to try and identify the contaminant.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) of Rosemont, Illinois, provides consultation and administers the program for the Village. For the past several years, CBBEL has waived their $4,500 annual NPDES fee. CBBEL assisted the Village in each illicit discharge instance providing the necessary expertise to avoid a violation of our permit. Due to the extent of work required in 2010, CBBEL has submitted an invoice for the $4,500 annual fee plus $18,700 for the illicit discharges for a total of $23,200. Costs for our routine audit are covered within their annual fee.
On April 4, 2011, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $11,000 are included in the FY2011 Water & Sewer Fund budget. These funds will be needed to cover any NPDES reporting and/or incidents that occur in FY11. Therefore, a budget adjustment to the Water & Sewer Fund, in the amount of $23,200, is required.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a budget adjustment to the Water & Sewer Fund in the amount of $23,200;
And
Approve payment to Chr...
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