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Approval for the contract with FOX Environmental (262 Forkner Drive, Decatur, Ga 30030) to continue providing technical service s for MS4 Phase I permitted compliance for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $64,000 with annual renewals for the same amount up to a period of five (5) years as detailed in the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
I. Proposed Scope of Work
1. Program Planning - Work with the City’s Public Works Director, City Engineer and staff to evaluate current projects, schedules, prepare documentation and coordinate with EPD representatives and others, as needed, to ensure compliance with the City’s MS4 Phase I Permit.
2. Stormwater Facility Inspections and Maintenance Program - Conduct field inspections of public and private/public maintained stormwater management facilities (e.g., pond and green infrastructure), and infrastructure (e.g., ditches, pipes, catch basins and inlets). Results will be included in the MS4 geodatabase (see Task 5).
3. Dry-weather Outfall Screening Program - Conduct field inspections and dry-weather screening of stormwater outfalls within the City, and assist in follow-up actions, as needed, to eliminate all identified illicit discharges, stream buffer violations, illegal dumping, etc. Results will be included in the MS4 geodatabase (see Task 5). This task includes the cost of laboratory testing of up to five suspicious discharges for fecal, fluoride and surfactants, conductivity, pH, temperature and turbidity.
4. Business Education and Inspection Program - Maintain current inventories and perform field inspections of high-visibility pollutant source (HVPS) businesses and industries, distribute stormwater educational material to business owners/operators; and assist in the preparation of correspondence from the City to Business Owners regarding identified code deficiencies and timetables for corrections to be made (as needed).
5.Impaired Waterbodies Monitoring and Implementation Plan - Plan and perform water quality monitoring of six streams per the City’s Impaired Waters Plan and prepare an annual report identifying pollutants and areas of concern, identification of pollutant sources and next steps to improve watershed health. This Task includes all laboratory and field expenses.
6. Geodatabase and Mapping - Continue updating the City’s geodatabase with respect to outfalls, ditches, catch basins, stormwater management facilities, etc. for use by City staff and reports to EPD.
7. Municipal Pollution Prevention Program - Perform annual inspections of high-priority municipal facilities, prepare an annual compliance report noting deficiencies, and plan and conduct annual pollution prevention training to City staff.
8. SWPPP for Smyrna Recycling Center - Maintain current Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for the Smyrna Recycling Center and Public Works facility. Conduct quarterly and annual inspections, maintain records and prepare the required NOIs and annual reports to EPD.
9. MS4 Phase I Annual Report - Coordinate, compile data and prepare the MS4 Annual Report for submittal to EPD in June of each year. Revise and resubmit report, as needed, to ensure approval by EPD.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Public Works staff and the City Engineer recommend approval for the contract with FOX Environmental (262 Forkner Drive, Decatur, Ga 30030) to continue providing technical service s for MS4 Phase I permitted compliance for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $64,000 with annual renewals for the same amount up to a period of five (5) years as detailed in the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.