Stormwater Departmental Information

Mission:

The Stormwater Division ensures that the City complies with the National Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the UIC (WPCP) permit. The division monitors pollutants in surface water. The Division also repairs, cleans and maintains over 1,600 catch basins, 654 manholes, 198 drywells and approximately (37 miles) 195,360 feet of pipes and ditches. Plans, implements and supervises capital improvement projects. Monitors and enforces strict erosion control activities on construction sites. Educates the public as to the importance of good stream, creek and river stewardship. Investigates and resolves citizen requests. Maintains (5) detention ponds: Roswell, Pennywood, Willow, Main St. and Ochoco.

Number of Employees: 5.35FTE's

  • .50 - Operation Supervisor

  • 4 - Utility Worker I's

  • .5 - Utility Specialist

  • .35 - Summer Help

Division GOALS:

  • Continue to meet the NPDES permit requirements

  • Continue to meet the UIC (WPCP) Permit requirements

  • Continue cooperative work as a co-applicant with Clackamas County

  • Clean catch basins in accordance to our NPDES permit

  • Clean and inspect the stormwater system

  • Continue to meet the Underground Injection Control (UIC)  requirements

Typical Work Load:

  • Storm line cleaning

  • Storm line televising

  • Storm line repair

  • Manhole rehabilitation

  • Catch basin cleaning

  • Drywell inspection and maintenance

  • Detention pond maintenance

  • Locates

  • Manhole mapping and numbering

  • Manhole inventory and inspection

  • Citizen requests

  • NPDES permit*

  • Quarterly sampling*

  • Public education*

  • Erosion control (EC) enforcement*

  • Plans review (EC)*

Proposed FY 2008-2009 Budget:
Personnel Services: 5.35 Full Time Equivalent Employees (FTE) 

$343,928
Materials and Services: $752,910
Capital Expenses:  $74,666

 
Capital FY 2002-2003 Status 120,000
40th to 43rd Storm Project Complete $120,000

 
Projects for FY 2003-2004

Status

 $415,000
Brookside Storm Improvements -Phase III In Planning $275,000
Meek Street Storm Improvements In Planning $120,000
Minthorn Loop Storm Improvements In Planning $20,000

Inquiries:

The Stormwater Division welcomes your inquiries.  Feel free to contact Ronelle Sears, Supervisor of the Division.

Last updated: 10/08/2008

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