Project Financial Summary
Project Costs Revenues Operating Costs
Prior Actual - - -
2022-23 149,000 - -
2023-24 175,000 -
2024-25 175,000 - -
2025-26 - - -
2026-27 - - -
2027-28 - - -
2028-29 - - -
2029-30 - - -
2030-31 - - -
2031-32 - - -
2032-33 - - -
2033-34 - - -
2034-35 - - -
2035-36 - - -
2036-37 - - -
2037-38 - - -
2038-39 - - -
2039-40 - - -
2040-41 - - -
2041-42 - - -
2042-43 - - -
20 Year Total 350,000 - -
Grand Total 499,000 - -
Project Description/Scope/Purpose
The City stormwater system operates under the Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (Stormwater Permit or MRP), the core purpose of which is to minimize pollutants from storm systems into local creeks, channels, and the Bay. Previously, Provision C.1 of the permit provided for a compliance pathway if new pollutant issues are identified. Sunnyvale submitted a Bacteria Control Plan to the Regional Water Quality Control Board in 2020, per Provision C.1 of the Stormwater Permit, to address potential discharges of bacteria from the storm system.
The new Stormwater Permit includes provision C.14 Bacteria Control for Impaired Water Bodies. Provision C.14.a. Enhanced Bacteria Control specifically requires Sunnyvale and Mountain View to implement actions to reduce bacteria inputs into waterways with bacteria exceedances. This project supports program activities to comply with this permit provision.
Funding will support the addition of pet waste stations, enhanced public outreach, water quality monitoring, investigation of potential sources of bacteria, and other actions to limit bacteria sources. Anticipated costs are consultant services, material and supply purchases, and contracted work.
Project Evaluation and Analysis
The new Municipal Regional Permit for stormwater discharge contains a requirement for cities to evaluate and implement programs to address bacteria discharges. As this work will at times involve interacting with disadvantaged communities, the City will seek to work with community groups that are best equipped to engage with these communities.
Fiscal Impact
The Stormwater Permit requirements for bacteria control require an iterative response; the scale and location for action is based on monitoring program results. Additional funding will likely be needed to address implementation needs for the full term of the permit, through FY 2026/27.
Funding Sources
Wastewater Enterprise Fund and General Fund
Plans and Goals
EM - Environmental Management - EM-8: Protection of Creeks and Bay EM - Environmental Management - EM-6: Effective Wastewater Collection System 835450 - Stormwater-Wastewater Bacteria Control Program Originating Year: 2021 Project Type: Stormwater Department: 270 - Environmental Services Planned Completion Year: Ongoing Category: Special Project Manager: Madeline Khair 325
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