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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CLARK COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
AND
Jeffersonville, INDIANA
I. Background and Purpose
. This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is entered between the Clark County Soil and
Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the City of Jeffersonville, collectively referred
to as "the Parties". The MOA sets forth the responsibilities, procedures, and
commitments for sharing resources for the implementation of the Phase 1\ National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program within the jurisdictional
authority of the City of Jeffersonville.
A. Jeffersonville has been designated a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) community by the Indiana Department of Environmental
Management. As an MS4 community, Jeffersonville is responsible for
developing and implementing a comprehensive storm water quality
management plan (SWQMP) as specified in 327 lAC 15-13. Jeffersonville's
Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) is required to specifically
address six (6) minimum control measures including (1) Public Education and
Outreach, (2) Public Participation and Involvement, (3) Illicit Discharge and
Elimination, (4) Construction Site Storm Water Run-off Control, (5) Post
Construction Storm Water Run-off Control and (6) Pollution Prevention and
Good Housekeeping.
B. The Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District has been organized in
accordance with the provisions of IC 14-32 and is legally constituted
governmental subdivision of the State of Indiana. The Clark County SWCD
serves as a local resource on natural resource issues and is responsible for
addressing soil erosion and sedimentation within their jurisdiction.
II. Agreement of the Parties:
A. The Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District will assist the
City of Jeffersonville with the implementation of its IDEM approved Part
C Stormwater Phase II Program as follows:
1. Public Education and Outreach:
. The SWCD will develop and present programs for target
audience/neighborhood meetings regarding the City's
Stormwater Program.
. The SWCD will implement a Storm Drain Marking Program within
the MS4 area.
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. The SWCD will develop and maintain an educational web page
focusing on Stormwater Management.
. The SWCD will make available the SWCD Community Guide to
Jeffersonville and will assist in development of a semi-annual
newsletter focusing on aspects Jeffersonville's Stormwater
Program
. The SWCD will develop educational materials pertaining to year 4
public education and outreach goals.
2. Public Participation and Involvement:
. The SWCD will assist the City in implementing their Public
Participation Plan.
· The SWCD will implement a Storm Drain Marking Program within
the MS4 area.
· The SWCD will assist in stormwater complaint hotline
maintenance.
3. Illicit Discharge and Elimination:
· The SWCD will report any illicit discharges observed durill1g
routine construction/post construction site inspections in the
City of Jeffersonville.
· The SWCD will develop web page content to educate the public
about practices that they can implement to minimize stormwater
pollution.
4. Construction Site Storm Water Run-off Control:
· The SWCD will review stormwater pollution prevention plans all1d
notify Jeffersonville when the plans are approved.
· The SWCD will develop and utilize an Erosion Protection all1d
Sediment Control (EPSC) inspection checklist.
· The SWCD will inspect all permitted construction sites after the
perimeter erosion and sedimentation practices are installed.
· The SWCD shall report all site inspections and their results as
outlined in Rule 13 to the City.
· The SWCD will perform follow-up site inspections and assist in
coordination efforts needed for corrections mandated by
enforcement actions.
· The SWCD will aid in the establishment a program to register
"trained individuals" (as defined by Rule 5). .
· The SWCD will help develop an EPSC training program for the
Construction/Development Community, and will work with the
City to implement the program.
5. Post Construction Storm Water Run-Off Control:
· The SWCD will conduct an on-going characterization of sensitive
areas by evaluating soil survey and topographic data.
· The SWCD will assist with development of a post-construction
site management ordinance.
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The SWCD will review stormwater pollution prevention plans and
notify the City when the plans are approved.
The SWCD will develop and utilize a post-construction BMP
inspection checklist.
The SWCD will inspect all permitted construction sites when
active construction is complete to ensure post-construction
BMPs are properly installed (for completion of Notice of
Termination).
The SWCD will perform follow-up site inspections and assist in
coordination efforts needed for corrections mandated by
enforcement actions.
The SWCD shall report all post-construction site inspections and
their results as outlined in Rule 13 to the City.
The SWCD will develop a post-construction training program for
theConstructionlDevelopment Community, and will work with
the City to implement the program.
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6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping:
· The SWCD will develop web page content to educate the public
about practices that they can implement to minimize stormwater
pollution
7. Reporting and Records Retention
· . The SWCD will provide a quantifiable annual report on all of their
activities associated with Jeffersonville's Stormwater Program at
least two weeks prior to its annual report being due to IDEM each
subsequent year that this agreement is in effect.
· The City of Jeffersonville will provide the Clark County SWCD
with annual compensation not to exceed $30,000 in return for
services provided to the City's Stormwater Program as outlined
above.
III. Renewal and Revisions to the Agreement:
Within the first year of this agreement becoming effective, the Parties will meet
twice, at a minimum, to discuss its implementation. This agreement will
automatically renew at the end of each calendar year unless one of the parties
requests amendments or termination.. The Parties will review this Agreement
prior to the end of each calendar year and may agree to revisions that become
necessary or desirable as a result of evolving experience with the operation of
their respective programs, or to adjust changes in those programs. This
agreement may be revised or modified upon the initiative of any of the Parties for
any purpose mutually agreed. Any such revision or modification must be in
writing, signed by all Parties, and have the original MOA incorporated by
reference with all prior modifications appended thereto. This agreement may be
terminated for the convenience of any of the Parties at any time. The termination
of this agreement must be in writing, with a minimum of 60 days notice.
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IV. Civil Rights
The parties will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions
contained in Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(as amended), the
Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-259), Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, which provide that no person shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, or disability, be
excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any activity in this program.
IT IS AGREED:
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
By:
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Date: 3 - ( -0 '7
, President
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CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Date: g -&'-2.J9GJ'?
By:
, Chairperson
cc. Ms. Cynthia Wagner, IDEM, Office of Water Quality - MS4 Program Coordinator
Ms. Chris York, IDEM, Office of Water Quality - MS4 Coordinator
City of Jeffersonville