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A Resolution of the City Commission 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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Execution of this Interlocal Agreement and associated Counterparts is necessary for the City of Coral Gables to continue to be a participant, as a Co-Permittee with Miami-Dade County (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).
This Agreement allows for MDC to initiate professional services, on the City’s behalf, required to accomplish tasks as set-forth in the NPDES MS4 Operating Permit in the areas of Water Monitoring and Best Management Practices from the Agreement’s effective date of October 1, 2022 through its expiration date of September 30, 2027.
As per the Co-Permittee Activities detailed in Attachment A, the City of Coral Gables will be required to reimburse MDC for said professional services for water monitoring and sampling, an estimated amount of $10,167 per year.
Previous NPDES Interlocal Agreements were approved:
1. 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.
2. On July 14, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2012-115 approving the execution of an NPDES Interlocal Agreement with MDC, which expired September 30, 2017.
3. On May 17, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2017-98 approvi...
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