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A Resolution authorizing the execution of a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County and all Co-Permittees named in NPDES Permit No. FLS000003, for the purpose of complying with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements.
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On June 13, 2005, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2005-115 approving the execution of an NPDES Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County (MDC), which expired November 16, 2012.
On July 14, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2012-115 approving the execution of an NPDES Interlocal Agreement with MDC, which expires September 30, 2017.
On May 1, 2017, MDC submitted a new NPDES Interlocal Agreement with an associated Counterparts Agreement to all “Co-permittees” under the MDC’s NPDES Permit No. FLS000003. This Agreement would allow MDC to obtain professional services required to accomplish tasks as set-forth in the NPDES MS4 Operating Permit in the areas of Water Monitoring and Best Management Practices through September 30, 2022.
As per the Interlocal Agreement’s Attachment A, the City of Coral Gables will be required to reimburse MDC its pro-rata share of professional services for water monitoring and sampling an amount not to exceed $8,160.00 annually.
Execution of this Interlocal Agreement and the associated Counterparts Agreement is necessary in order for the City of Coral Gables to continue to participate as a Co-permittee with MDC on NPDES permit No. FLS000003. Permit compliance for NPDES Permit No. FLS000003 is required by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) pursuant to Section 403.0885, Florida Statutes, Rule 62-624, Florida Administrative Code, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).