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Allen County commissioners direct Soil & Water to prepare to take over stormwater permitting
Summary
The Board of Allen County Commissioners asked the Allen Soil & Water Conservation District to prepare to assume administration of MS4 and the county's Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Regulations, with an estimated $52,875 in additional staff hours and about $50,000 in consultant costs for the transition year.
The Board of Allen County Commissioners on April 7 asked the Allen Soil & Water Conservation District to prepare to administer the county's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program and the Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Regulations (SMSCR).
District representatives outlined training and certification requirements for staff and recommended hiring a consultant during the transition year while certifications are completed. County staff and district representatives presented an estimate of $52,875 in additional staff-hours to administer the SMSCR and MS4 and cited consultant fees in the neighborhood of $50,000 for the transition period.
Commissioners noted that responsibilities for drainage within county roadway rights-of-way would remain with the County Engineer. Jarrod Wehinger, identified with the Soil & Water group, said he was comfortable performing inspections. The district established a target for staff certification by April 2027.
As a next step, commissioners asked the Soil & Water Conservation District to move forward with preparation to assume administration. Casey Heilman will discuss the plan with the Soil & Water Conservation District board; county staff said they will draft a memorandum of understanding to govern the transition.
The discussion also covered permit fees, fee structure and maintenance of catch basins. Commissioners and district staff did not finalize fee schedules at the meeting; the county indicated that a consultant would likely be retained for the initial year while staff complete required trainings.
The matter will proceed through the district board and back to the commissioners for any required approvals and formal agreements.
