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Monmouth holds first reading of ordinance to curb illicit stormwater discharges
Summary
City council conducted a first reading of Ordinance 14-19, part of the city—s stormwater TMDL plan, introducing prohibitions on pollutant discharges, linking to an internal enforcement policy and scheduling a final reading at the next meeting.
Monmouth City Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance 14-19 on Jan. 21, a local measure intended to regulate illicit discharges and connections to the city storm-drain system as part of the city—s stormwater TMDL plan.
City staff said the ordinance—s purpose is to protect residents— health, safety and general welfare by establishing methods to control pollutants entering the storm drain system. "The purpose and intent of the ordinance is to provide for the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Monmouth through the regulation of [stormwater] discharges," a staff member identified as Russ said during the meeting.
The draft ordinance incorporates edits councilors suggested in a prior work session,…
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