The
following activities encompass the public
participation and involvement program for the
citizens of Logansport.
4.2.1 Storm Drain Stenciling or Decaling
While educational in nature, storm drain stenciling
directly and indirectly involves the public in the
prevention of non-point source pollution; those
citizens involved in stenciling activities as well
as those citizens who spot and are able to identify
stenciled drains as stormwater drains.
Stenciling or Decaling kits will be made available,
for loan, at the LMU Field Offices on Bringhurst
Street. Stenciling or decaling kits will include
the following items:
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Storm drain stencils or decals
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Door hanger cards or flyers
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Map of stenciling area(s);
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Parent or guardian permission slips;
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Letter or authorization from the Stormwater Board to
stencil or decal;
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Traffic zone latex spray paint (note: one can =
about ten drains);
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Wire
brush and whisk broom to clean gutter before
painting or decaling;
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Work
gloves and safety goggles for kids;
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Traffic safety vests and cones;
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Garbage bags (one for wet stencils and one for
litter headed for the drain and river);
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A
large open box to shield against drifting overspray;
and
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Clean-up rags.
The
MS4 Operator shall also provide each group of participants with
pollutant-tracking forms to record instances of
dumping or littering. Participants will note storm
drains that are clogged with debris or otherwise
show obvious signs of dumping. This will enable City
crews to target their cleanup efforts. Volunteers
will be instructed in advance on what kinds of
pollutants to look for and how to fill out data
cards. The City will track all findings by the
volunteers.
4.2.1.1 Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of storm drain stenciling or decaling
shall be the responsibility of the MS4 Operator who
will pursue the following schedule:
Year 1(ending Nov 2004):
Approve the public participation activity described
above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Create a list of community groups, service
organizations, homeowner associations, and youth
groups to conduct stenciling projects, as well as a
training program for group leaders. Identify and
record stenciling locations. Create storm drain
stenciling kits. Stencil a portion of the city's
storm drains, paying particular attention to areas
with greater pollution problems.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Stencil remaining stormwater drains.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Inspect and re-stencil, if necessary, the drains
stenciled in year two.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Inspect and re-stencil, if necessary, the drains
stenciled in year three.
4.2.1.2 Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the
corresponding reporting form located at the end of
this chapter.
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The
number of stenciling or decaling kits;
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Number and list of locations suspected of illicit
discharges or spills;
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Estimated number of participants in attendance; and
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The
number of drains stenciled or decaled.
4.2.2
Stream-Side and Litter Clean-Up
Individual stream-side and litter clean-up efforts by
community groups, such as cub scouts, are known to
occur. These efforts will be encouraged and
supported by the Stormwater Management Board, on
behalf of the City of Logansport, with respect to
this Stormwater Quality Management Plan.
4.2.2.1 Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of stream-side and litter clean-up
shall be the responsibility of the MS4 Operator who
will pursue the following schedule:
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the public participation activity described
above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Identify groups and organizations capable of and
willing to participate in an annual stream-side and
litter clean-up event. Organize and conduct an
annual clean-up event.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Organize and conduct an annual clean-up event.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Organize and conduct an annual clean-up event.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Organize and conduct an annual clean-up event.
4.2.2.2 Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the
corresponding reporting form located at the end of
this chapter.
4.2.3 Household Hazardous Waste
Collection
The
Cass County Solid Waste District (CCSWD) holds an
annual Household Hazardous Waste day in October. All
of the material collected is properly disposed of
and paid for by the CCSWD. The CCSWD also talks at
many schools on trash reduction and recycling, as
part of their efforts to educate the public. This
program both educates the public on opportunities to
properly dispose of household hazardous wastes such
as motor oil, antifreeze, paint, batteries, and
pesticides as well as provides the citizens of
Logansport an opportunity to participate in
stormwater quality management activities on an
annual basis.
4.2.3.1 Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of household hazardous waste
collection shall be the responsibility of the
Director of CCSWD in cooperation with the MS4
Operator who will
pursue the following schedule:
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the public participation activity described
above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Coordinate with the CCSWD to track and then report
on the measurable goals listed below.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Coordinate with the CCSWD to track and then report
on the measurable goals listed below.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Coordinate with the CCSWD to track and then report
on the measurable goals listed below.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Coordinate with the CCSWD to track and then report
on the measurable goals listed below.
4.2.3.2 Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the
corresponding reporting form located at the end of
this chapter.
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Date of hazardous waste collection;
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Estimated number of participants (number of
households); and
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Amount of waste collected.
4.2.4 Incident Reporting
An
incident reporting phone line, and address, will be
established with the purpose of providing the public
a means of reporting illicit discharges and spills
as well as to inquire, share concerns about or
request information concerning local construction
activities. In addition, all written reports,
concerns, comments, and requests will be
tracked through the same departmental office. Both
written and verbal communication will be tracked and
routed to the appropriate party if action is
required to be taken.
4.2.4.1 Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of an incident reporting program shall be the
responsibility of the MS4 Operator who will pursue the
following schedule:
Year 1
(ending Nov 2004):
Approve the public participation activity described above.
Year 2
(ending Nov 2005):
Identify a department or office, including the phone number,
address and procedures for tracking incoming calls and
messages. Advertise the phone number and address in
newspapers, on the City's website as well as other feasible
means of communication. Begin tracking the measurable goal
listed below.
Year 3
(ending Nov 2006):
Advertise the phone number and address in newspapers, on the
City's website as well as other feasible means of
communication. Track the measurable goal listed below.
Year 4
(ending Nov 2007):
Advertise the phone number and address in newspapers, on the
City's website as well as other feasible means of
communication. Track the measurable goal listed below.
Year 5
(ending Nov 2008):
Advertise the phone number and address in newspapers, on the
City's website as well as other feasible means of
communication. Track the measurable goal listed below.
4.2.4.2 Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
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Number and
type of advertisements for the phone line;
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Number of
illicit discharges and spills reported by constituents; and
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Number of
inquiries, concerns, and requests for information concerning
local construction activities.
4.3 Consistency with the Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP)
As was done
in Chapter 3, the Logansport Municipal Utility Long-Term
Control Plan was reviewed for its public participation
component to ensure that the public participation efforts of
this Stormwater Management Plan were neither in conflict
with, nor duplicating the efforts of the LTCP.
The LTCP
allows for public attendance and input at Stormwater Board
and LMU Utility Service Board meetings with the purpose of
increasing public awareness concerning the decrease or
elimination of CSOs. Therefore, the public participation
efforts of this SWQMP, which aim to involve the public in
stormwater quality issues as a result of impervious surfaces
and non-point source pollution are not in conflict with or a
duplication of public participation efforts of the LTCP.
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