RESOLUTION NO. __-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
APPROVING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE STORMWATER POLLUTION
MANAGEMENT UTILITY DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 STORMWATER UTILITY AREA
FEE FOR THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
WHEREAS, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires that stormwater discharges in urbanized areas be regulated by a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, the City of Pleasant Hill authorized the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District) to establish a Stormwater Pollution Management Utility District to fund NPDES permit activities; and WHEREAS, the Flood Control District established Stormwater Utility Areas under Contra Costa County’s Stormwater Utility Assessment (SUA) Drainage Ordinance No. 93-47; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the City of Pleasant Hill and the Flood Control District executed a Stormwater Utility Area Agreement, which specifies that revenue be used for NPDES activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pleasant Hill, as a member of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, is required to implement NPDES permit activities that minimize the discharge of pollutants; and
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Utility Area agreement between the City of Pleasant Hill and the Flood Control District requires the City of Pleasant Hill to determine the annual SUA rate in its Stormwater Utility Area; and
WHEREAS, the SUA rate is based on the Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU); and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Pleasant Hill to utilize funds received from its Stormwater Utility Area for complying with NPDES permit conditions (MRP 3.0), preventing stormwater pollution, and performing drainage system maintenance activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill that:
1. The City Council approves continued participation in the Stormwater Pollution Management Utility District and determines that the SUA rate to be assigned to a single ERU for fiscal year 2025/26 shall be set at $30.
2. The City Council authorizes the Flood Control District to adopt Stormwater Utility Area fees on behalf of the City of Pleasant Hill.
3. The City of Pleasant Hill shall continue to participate in the implementation of the NPDES permit activities and agrees to provide support and share costs associated with the implementation of countywide activities.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of April, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SUE NOACK, Mayor
ATTEST:
LYONE CONNER, City Clerk