To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance

Initiator

Department of Engineering

Recommendation

Approve the revised Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance.

Approval

Approved

Background

In 2003 the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act of 1975 for the State of

Georgia was amended to include requirements for the NPDES General Permit for

Construction Activity Requirements.

Analysis

As a local issuing authority for Site Development, Columbus-Muscogee County is

required to modify it's current ordinance to meet the state requirements before

July 1. The changes in the law have been implemented over the last several

months to clarify any issues.

Financial Considerations

To date, minimum impacts to the operating budget for implementation of the new

ordinance. Future impacts are unknown at this time.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

To continue as a local issuing authority, the City must adopt the revisions to

the law.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approve the revised Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance.

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