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TITLE OF DOCUMENT.
Resolution for the update of the capital projects section of the Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan
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Resolution and Memorandum
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In October 2015, the Whatcom County Council approved a scope of work that resulted in the development of an update to
the capital projects section of the Comprehensive Stormwater Plan for the Lake Whatcom Watershed. After a series of
public meetings, surface water work sessions, a public comment period, and a SEPA review process, the proposed update
to the comprehensive plan is now complete and ready for approval. It includes identification of the most effective
phosphorous removal measures and proposed project locations where the measures will have the greatest benefit.
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11/8/2017: Introduced 7 -0
11/21/2017: Approved 7 -0, Resolution 2017 -063
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PROPOSED BY: Public Works
INTRODUCED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -063
11/8/2017
UPDATING THE CAPITAL PROJECT SECTION OF THE
LAKE WHATCOM COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER PLAN
WHEREAS, County Council Resolution 2008 -036 establishes a comprehensive
stormwater management plan for the Lake Whatcom watershed; and
WHEREAS, the plan lays out actions that meet the conditions of state and federal Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Western Washington NPDES Phase II Permit requirements;
and
WHEREAS, the plan recommends programs, capital improvements, timelines and
funding options with the goal of reducing the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Whatcom;
and
WHEREAS, Public Works has constructed facilities and made improvements outlined in
the Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, so that projects in the plan are either
complete or on the current Six -Year Water Resources Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, in October 2015 the Whatcom County Council authorized an update to the
Capital Project Section of the Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan to identify and
prioritize additional capital improvements; and
WHEREAS, preparation of the proposed update was based on substantial public
outreach, including workshops and presentations, and engagement with Lake Whatcom
Management Program partners; and
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WHEREAS, a SEPA Determination of Non - Significance (DNS) was issued in August 29,
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby:
1. Adopts the recommendations included in the update to the capital projects section of
the Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan.
2. Adopts the plan as an agency SEPA policy under the State Environmental Policy Act.
APPROVED this 21st day of November,
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Dana Browri,04k 4s, Mam x4ljhe C#uncil
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Daniel L. Gibson, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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