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Community Development Services, Planning and Building Department, recommending the Board receive and file a presentation on the Lake Tahoe Basin Storm Water Management Program entitled "Paving the Road to Clarity, the Link Between Road Condition and Water Quality." (Est. Time: 15 Min.)
FUNDING: N/A
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Community Development Services (CDS), Planning and Building Department, recommending the Board receive and file a presentation on the Lake Tahoe Basin Storm Water Management Program entitled "Paving the Road to Clarity, the Link Between Road Condition and Water Quality."
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
El Dorado County is covered under a Phase I Municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit in the Tahoe Basin, which is administered by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. In order to comply with that Permit, the County has implemented a comprehensive storm water management program, the Lake Tahoe Basin Storm Water Management Program (Program), to protect and enhance the precious water resources in the Tahoe Basin. County staff continues to innovate and build upon lessons learned to improve the Program and lead others in our resource protection efforts.
This presentation outlines a potentially new innovation, one that the County is working towards in managing this Program.
ALTERNATIVES
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
CDS Department of Transportation
CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board receive and file this presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program is funded by General Fund and Road Fund. There is no Net County Cost associated with this presentation item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The Clerk of the Board to receive and file the presentation.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Healthy Communities, Public Safety, Good Governance, and Infrastructure.
CONTACT
Brendan Ferry, Principal Planner
Community Development Services, Planning and Building Department
Roger Trout, Director
Community Development Services, Planning and Buildng Department