Receive presentation on new water pollution permit requirements and funding options
In Plain English
The federal government requires cities to get permits before discharging stormwater into waterways. New permit rules will cost Richmond more money to comply with stricter pollution controls. The county's Clean Water Program has proposed a joint approach to meet these requirements more affordably.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Direct staff to support the countywide initiative
5 aye · 0 nay · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will join a countywide program to meet new federal water pollution rules more affordably. The council voted 5-0 to support the county's Clean Water Program initiative, with one member abstaining and another absent. New federal requirements for stormwater discharge permits will cost Richmond more money to comply with stricter pollution controls, but working with other cities should reduce those costs. This continues the council's consistent support for environmental measures.
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