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entities that awn or operate a MS4. It requires them to apply and obtain an NPDES permit for stormwater discharges, The Town of Hillsborough is covered by Phase II, Permittees (i.e. Town of Hillsborough) are required at a minimum to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, The stormwater management program must include these six minimum control measures which are to be implemented in phases over afive-year period: 1, public education and outreach on stormwater impacts; 2, public involvement/participation; 3, illicit discharge detection and elimination; 4, construction site stormwater runoff control (Erosion Control); 5, past-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment; 6, pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations, Status.• In order to meet its Phase II obligations, the Town of Hillsborough considered creation of a full-time position, However, discussions with the County indicated that it could be cost- effective far both parties to enter into a contract detailing the provision of Phase II services by the Erosion Control Division of the County's Planning and Inspections Department, The Erosion Control Division presently has the staff and knowledge to implement this stormwater program. The attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was executed on .June 7, 2005. This Memorandum of Agreement indicates the willingness of the Town and County to work cooperatively and provides the basis for the attached Interlocal Agreement. This Interlocal Agreement has recently been drafted by Town and County staff based on the final version of the Tawn's Phase II permit, which became effective on October 1, 2005. Execution of this Interlocal Agreement will provide the framework for the implementation of the aforementioned contractual services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Erosion Control Division is presently partially funded through user fees paid by developers requiring land-disturbing permits. The additional duties required to implement Hillsborough's NPDES program will be funded through payment to the County by the Town of Hillsborough as outlined in the Interlocal Agreement in Schedule A. Far example, $37,000 in the first partial year through September 30, 2006. The Finance Department has mentioned that a general fund reserve account will be used to reimburse the Erosion Control Division of the Planning and Inspections Department for human resources, operating and capital expenses associated with the program's implementation thereby reducing the county's general fund expenditures, The prescribed funding should be sufficient to both offset the additional staff time and cover equipment costs needed by the County to implement the program, Hillsborough's financial contributions will allow for some of each years funding accumulating with the intent by Year 4 of the program (FY 08-09) to augment and adjust staffing levels as necessary. Future years of the contract will continue to cover all program cost implementation as outlined in Schedule A of the Interlocal agreement., RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve this Interlocal Agreement.