city council august 2, 2011 stormwater-street sweeping presentation

City CouncilAugust 2, 2011

Street Sweeping – Before Stormwater Program

Street Sweeping – Before Stormwater Program

• 3 street sweepers• Maintenance nightmare

• usually only 1 working at any given time• City streets swept approximately once to twice per

year

Street Sweeping – After Stormwater Program

Street Sweeping – After Stormwater Program

• 4 street sweepers• Vacuum system

• removes much more dirt & debris than previous models• City streets swept approximately 4-5 times per year

• 75-90 day cycles• Average of 333 tons of sweepings per month

• currently 4,000 tons per year• 91.5 tons per month or 1,100 tons total in 2007-2008• ~483,000 pounds per month more now than in 2007-

2008

Street Sweeping

Before Stormwater Program

After Stormwater Program

Number of Street Sweepers 3 4

Model Sweeper Sweeper + Vacuum

Amount of Material Collected

1,100 tons/year(2007-2008)

4,000 tons/year(2010-2011)

Cycle Time 6-12 months < 3 months

Street Sweeping Annual Costs

Annual Costs

Fuel & Maintenance $ 65,808

Operators (4) $ 126,070

Total Annual Cost(not including purchases) $ 191,878

Street Sweeping Total Costs

Total Cost

Purchase $ 681,822

Fuel & Maintenance10 months $109,0878 months $87,269

$ 196,356

Operators10 months $51,2738 months $43,028

$ 94,301

Total Cost to Date $ 972,479

Total Revenue to Date2009-2010 $1,650,8492010-June 2011 $1,931,369

$ 3,582,218

Stormwater Program 2010-2011 Budget

Salaries & Benefits22 employees $ 1,083,000

Capital PurchasesVehicles & Equipment $ 838,000

Operation & Maintenance $ 115,000

Professional ServicesUCRA contract $ 131,000

Other ServicesLaboratory, education, rental equipment, etc. $ 63,000

System MaintenanceCleaning, repair, replacement, etc. $ 50,000

Other / MiscellaneousMinor apparatus, advertising, etc. $ 189,000

Total $ 2,469,000

Stormwater Program 2011-2012 Budget

Salaries & Benefits23 employees $ 1,133,000

Stormwater Quality Improvement Projects $ 900,000

Operation & Maintenance $ 129,000

Professional ServicesUCRA contract $ 93,000

Other ServicesLaboratory, education, rental equipment, etc. $ 63,000

System MaintenanceCleaning, repair, replacement, etc. $ 70,000

Other / MiscellaneousMinor apparatus, advertising, etc. $ 251,000

Equipment Replacement$374,000 required $ 26,000

Total $ 2,665,000

Storm Water Management

• Purpose• Federal mandate to improve surface water quality

• (Phase II Storm Water Program through the TCEQ)• Clean up San Angelo’s rivers for:

• aquatic life• drinking water• aesthetics

• 2008 – Storm Water Management Plan• 2010 – Storm Water Utility Fee (adopted 12/15/09)

Storm Water Division

Community & Economic DevelopmentDepartment

OperationsDepartment

Engineering Services

Storm Water Engineering

Storm Water Operations

Storm Water Division

• Personnel• Clinton Bailey, P.E. – City Engineer• Tim Wolff, P.E. – Storm Water Engineer• Doug Kirkham – Storm Water Superintendent• Lauren Weatherly – Storm Water GIS Analyst• David Hall – Surveying/Engineering/GIS

Storm Water Management Plan

• Initial 5-yr permit through August 2012• 6 Minimum Control Measures (MCM)• 33 Best Management Practices (BMP)

• UCRA partnership• Public education• Classroom education• Storm drain marking• Storm water sampling & analysis• Storm Water Master Plan

Public Education

• Education for:• General public• City employees• Elected officials

• Students• Builders/Developers/Engineers

Storm Water Mapping

• Storm Sewer System Map• Maintenance routines• Mowing schedules• Problem areas• Improvement projects• Storm water permits

Water Quality Monitoring

• Storm Water Quality Monitoring Stations• 10 permanent sites• UCRA sampling and testing

Water Quality Monitoring

Water Quality Monitoring

Storm Water Operations

• Storm water maintenance crews• Facility maintenance/construction• Storm drain cleaning• Mowing

• New guidelines along channels• Street sweeping

• Revised schedules & routes• River cleanup

Storm Water Operations

• Equipment• Tractors• Street sweepers

• Backhoe• Implements, etc.

…in the Future

• Initial permit term ends August 2012 (5-yr permit)• Public awareness• UCRA Storm Water Master Plan• Construct storm water quality improvement projects• Hire inspector - site inspections for erosion control

…in the Future

• THE CONCHO RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES WILL BE CLEANER!• Cleaner drinking water• Healthier fish and other aquatic wildlife• More pleasant to look at or fish in

Stormwater Program

• General Education of City Employees• Training sessions taught by the UCRA and City staff• Education for City departments that have an impact on

stormwater quality• Lake Operations, Street & Bridge, Inspections, Vehicle

Maintenance, Permits, Stormwater, Parks, Water Distribution

• Sessions tailored for each department

Stormwater Program• General Education of City Employees

• Training sessions taught by the UCRA and City staff• Education for City departments that have an impact on

stormwater quality• Lake Operations, Street & Bridge, Inspections, Vehicle

Maintenance, Permits, Stormwater, Parks, Water Distribution

• Sessions tailored for each department

Stormwater Program• Education of Elected Officials

• Presentation of stormwater issues, stormwater management plan, utility fee, etc. to City Council

Stormwater Program• Developer / Builder / Engineer Education and Training

• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality presentation to Home Builders Association to outline Construction Permit requirements

• Development Review Committee meetings to inform developers, engineers, architects, builders, etc. of stormwater related concerns and requirements

Stormwater Program• Illicit Discharge Inspections

• Field crews, citizens, City staff report illicit discharges to Stormwater Division• Illegal dumping• Erodible stockpiles• Trash / debris in drainage system

• Stormwater Division and/or Code Enforcement investigates report

Stormwater Program• Erosion Control Ordinance and Requirements for

Construction Site Contractors• Stormwater Ordinance and Stormwater Design Manual

adopted November 16, 2010

Stormwater Program• City Inspector Training

• Stormwater Engineer and Stormwater Superintendent attended StormCon, a national stormwater conference in San Antonio

• Stormwater Inspector to be hired in fiscal year 2011-2012

Stormwater Program• Site Plan Review

• Development Review Committee informs developers, builders, engineers, and architects of stormwater-related concerns, regulations, and requirements for development within the city• City Engineer• Stormwater Engineer

• Site Plans and Plats are reviewed for stormwater-related issues as well as erosion control

Stormwater Program• Construction Site Inspection and Enforcement

• Stormwater Inspector position to open in October 2011• Will inspect:

• Construction sites for erosion control and spills• Illicit discharges• Permanent erosion control measures• Industrial activities that have potential in pollute

stormwater runoff

Stormwater Program• Receipt and Consideration of Information from Public

• Stormwater Hotline (486-3780) is posted on the City’s website and is listed on all utility bills

• Stormwater complaints and issues are documented to ensure investigation and resolution as well as for future reference

Stormwater Program• Post Construction Stormwater Ordinance

• Stormwater Ordinance and Stormwater Design Manual adopted November 16, 2010

Stormwater Program• Engineering Design Review

• Development Review Committee informs developers, builders, engineers, and architects of stormwater-related concerns, regulations, and requirements for development within the city• City Engineer• Stormwater Engineer

• Site Plans and Plats are reviewed for stormwater-related issues as well as erosion control

Stormwater Program• Land Use Plan

• Water quality protection is evaluated in the revisions to the City’s Comprehensive Plan

Stormwater Program• Structural Control Maintenance

• Stormwater Division routinely cleans and maintains permanent erosion control measures, including:• Civil League Park rock filters• Santa Rita Park rock filter• 11th Street Detention Pond• Lakeview retention ponds

Stormwater Program• Chemical Application and Materials Management

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and other industry guidelines for the application and storage of hazardous chemicals

Stormwater Program• Storm Sewer System Maintenance

• Stormwater Division removes floatables, sediment, and other debris from the storm sewer system to reduce stormwater pollution and minimize drainage impediments

• One storm sewer cleaning/maintenance crew• 2,674 tons of debris removed since August 2009