The City of West Bend Board of Public Works on Sept. 8 approved three stormwater maintenance agreements and two permit amendments to ensure long-term operation and maintenance of drainage and stormwater facilities.
Max, a city staff engineer, described the first agreement as part of the proposed Lakewood Farms subdivision in the city's southwest quadrant: the subdivision will include approximately 97 residential lots, four new streets and a wet detention pond that will outlet toward County Highway and ultimately to Highway 45. After reviewing permit documents and plans, staff recommended approval of the maintenance agreement.
Board members asked who would maintain the detention pond long term; Max said the homeowners association normally assumes responsibility after the developer completes construction and parcels are sold, with each parcel holding an equal share of the commons area.
The board then approved an amendment to an existing stormwater permit for the Wingate Creek Business Center (original permit issued in 2000). The amendment ensures that a proposed We Energies Service Center and storage yard will remain in compliance with the original regional stormwater design: We Energies will maintain the stormwater inlets and pipes on its property while the regional pond and previously established facilities remain under the original permit.
A third item amended an existing permit for a car dealership that acquired an adjacent former bank property to expand parking. The dealership merged the properties and submitted an amendment to provide stormwater management features on the newly acquired land; staff said the owner will maintain the stormwater facilities on that parcel under a second maintenance agreement tied to the same permit number to meet city code and Department of Natural Resources requirements.
Each item was approved by motion; the board recorded no objections and carried the motions.
Why it matters: these agreements assign long-term maintenance responsibilities to property owners or homeowners associations and ensure that privately owned stormwater facilities continue to function according to the city-approved designs and DNR regulations, protecting downstream drainage and reducing flood risk.
Board action: all three agreements and amendments were approved and staff will record the associated maintenance agreements and continue inspection and enforcement activities under the city code and DNR regulation requirements.