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that own 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 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: t, public education and outreach on stormwater impacts; 2, public involvement/participation; 3. illicit discharge detection and elimination; 4, construction site stormwater runoff 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 has considered creation of a full-time position.. However, discussions with the County have indicated that it could be cost-effective for 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, since we presently have the staff and knowledge to implement this stormwater program, The attached Memorandum of Agreement indicates the willingness of the Town and County to work cooperatively and provides the basis for a possible and upcoming contract to provide Phase II services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Erosion Control Division is presently funded through user fees paid by citizens and developers requiring land-disturbing permits, The additional duties required to implement this program would be funded through a contract with the Town of Hillsborough. The contract would, though a cost allocation program and isolated fund, reimburse the Planning and Inspections Department far human resources, operating and capital that may be associated with the program's implementation. This funding will be ample to offset the additional personnel and equipment costs needed by the County to implement the program if so determined in future years, If the need for an additional staff member arises in future years as a result of implementing this program, monies accumulated in a special revenue fund during the early years of the contract should be able to offset the impacts of the new personnel and associated equipment, RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive this information and approve this MOA.