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ullrc wmviirs <br /> PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR INTERIM POLICY <br /> 1 <br /> Stormwater Control In the Combined Sewer Area <br /> 1 <br /> Public Works Policy#: 2-11 Supersedes Policy#1-11 <br /> ' SUBJECT: Stormwater control In the combined sewer area. <br /> The combined sewer area shall be that described in the attached map or as updated by. <br /> ' City of Everett Public Works.Utility Mapping. <br /> BACKGROUND: Heavy storm events have caused localized surcharges in the City's <br /> combined sewer system,flooding basements and streets in North Everett. This flooding <br /> has been disruptive for citizens, causing damage to homes, creating health concerns,. <br /> and imposing a financial burden on the rate-based.utility. Controlling stormwater <br /> ' discharges to the combined sewer system would mitigate these impacts. <br /> EMC 14.56.020 authorizes the Public Works Director to adopt rules and procedures to <br /> ' implement chapters 14.56, Surface Water System, and 14.28, Surface and Storm <br /> Drainage. Pursuant to that authority,this policy modifies the City's Design and; <br /> Construction Standards and Specifications(Section 4: Storm and Surface Water)and <br /> the City's 2010 Stormwater Management Manual by making application of the <br /> stormwater manual mandatory in the combined sewer area. <br /> EMC 14.08.135.A.3 authorizes the Director to establish rules for the administration of <br /> the sewer connection fees established by EMC 14.08.135.A 1. EMC 14,08.135A4 <br /> provides a basis for the exercise of the City's SEPA authority to require mitigation to <br /> supplement other code requirements. The Director in this policy exercises the authority. <br /> granted by EMC 14.08.135.A.1,A.3,and A.4 to provide a credit against the sewer <br /> connection fee for the cost of stormwater controls that are in addition to those set forth <br /> ih the Stormwater Management Manual. <br /> 1 • <br /> ' s:1#oomrrwnldsric alytm.nntstormwater Interim policy(6).docx <br /> CITY OF EVERETT•3200 Cedar Street•Everett,WA 98201 •(425)257:8800• Fax(425)257-8882 <br /> 1 <br />