Greeley Prepares for Sormwater Audits

On Oct. 2^nd, the Greeley City Council approved the revision of three city codes related to its stormwater program.

In 2002, Greeley was issued a Stormwater Discharge Permit (MS4 Permit), which requires cities to meet certain requirements and pass random state audits related to stormwater regulations. Cities that fail to meet the regulations may be fined and penalized by the state.

“These regulations are in place to protect our citizens and property from flooding in severe storm conditions,” Greeley City Councilman Robb Casseday said. “Strict rules are placed on developers and maintenance requirements to assure their ability to handle flood waters.”

The revised codes focus on the cities grading soil and erosion control in areas where mud and soil wash onto roads, creating more efficiant enforcements on city channels and detention ponds, and preventing oils and other chemicals from being washed into storm sewers.

These changes are minor and Greely City Councilman John Gates says there will be no direct impact on Greeley residents.

“These changes are recommended from the state as new requirements for permit holders,” Gates said.

The state will begin the random audits for permit holders on Oct. 15^th.