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. ... , e ~(o)~1f ~ .... .-i.. :- ,.' . . !I- .. CITY OF LA PORTE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Memo ~.~~~~ .~... :;..... ~f,':i ,. "11 -.,: I",l. ~ " ~,J:J i*-~"'t; '''4:.~ ~.; J l'~ ~~~ :-:-.'" ~ _ fL ~d"'" ""o\:.Fr~'~''':-:l'::~~~ .. . ....... -.... -U~..2i" . To: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager ~ - From: Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works ~ CC: John Joems, Assistant City Manager ~ Date: 03/03/98 Re: EP A Phase /I Storm Water Program For several years, cities with a population greater than 100,000 have been required to permit and regulate storm water (Phase I Storm Water Program). The EPA is close to finalizing requirements for cities under 100,000 to implement storm water permitting and regulation (Phase II Storm Water Program) The EPA is taking comments on the proposed rule, issued January 9, 1998, and will issue a Notice of Final Rulemaking on March 1, 1999. On February 6, 1998, 55 cities in Texas met to form a coalition to address the Program and its impact on Texas cities. A steering committee was formed, and the law firm of Matthews & Freeland, L.L.P. was retained to perform legal and regulatory services on behalf of the group at the direction of the steering committee. All Texas cities have been invited to join, at a cost not to exceed ten cents ($0.10) per capita. The cost for the City of La Porte to participate is approximately $3,200. I have attached the information provided by the group, including a sample resolution and agreement, for your review. In light of the uncertain impact on the City of La Porte, and nominal cost to participate, I recommend we further explore participation in the group. If I can answer any questions, please advise. . Page 1