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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMONG BROWARD COUNTY, THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH AND OTHER BROWARD COUNTY CITIES RELATING TO SHARING THE RESOURCE BURDENS OF THE SYSTEM-WIDE NPDES MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT AND TO AUTHORIZE BROWARD COUNTY TO CONDUCT SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED BY THE FIFTH FIVE-YEAR PERMIT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $164,399 over 5 years)
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(Staff Contact: Renuka Mohammed)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The Utilities Department seeks City Commission approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) among Broward County, the City of Pompano Beach, and participating municipalities to support compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit for the next permit cycle. As one of 26 co-permittees under Broward County's MS4 permit, the City is required to implement and maintain a comprehensive stormwater management program in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Under the ILA, Broward County will continue to serve as the lead permittee, providing regional coordination, technical services, and administrative oversight. Services shall include implementation of stormwater management programs, conducting monitoring activities, and ensuring compliance with stormwater discharge regulations and water quality standards. This approach promotes consistent, efficient, and cost-effective compliance across jurisdictions.
The agreement covers a five-year cost share totaling $164,399, to be budgeted accordingly. Approval will allow the City to meet regulatory requirements, maintain water quality standards, and avoid potential penalties, while supporting the City's strategic goals for sustainable and resilient stormwater infrastructure.
Origin of request for this action: Uti...
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