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A. General Information

Authorization Number: TXR040474

Annual Report Year: MS4 General Permit Year

MS4 Operator Level: Level 2

Name of MS4/Permittee: City of Waxahachie MS4

Contact Name: Jeff Chambers

Telephone Number: 469-309-4301

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 757 Waxahachie, TX 75168

Email Address: [email protected]

B. Narrative Provisions (Part IV Section B.2(a))

1. Provide information on the status of complying with permit conditions: (Part V-Standard Permit

Conditions)

Yes No Explain

Permittee is currently in compliance with the SWMP as submitted to and approved by the TCEQ.

Permittee is currently in compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Permittee meets the eligibility requirements of the permit.

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2. Provide a general assessment of the appropriateness of the selected BMPs. Use table below or attach

a summary, as appropriate:

MCM BMP

BMP is appropriate for reducing the discharge of pollutants in stormwater (yes or no). Explain.

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Fats, Oils, and Grease

Education

Yes, reduction of sanitary sewer overflows directly impacts water quality.

1

Household Hazardous

Waste (HHW) Program

Yes, reduction in hazardous waste that might enter the storm drain.

1

Keep Waxahachie

Beautiful

Yes, makes citizens aware of stormwater pollution and what they can do to reduce it, also gets them involved in the reduction of stormwater pollution.

1

Media Coverage

Yes, makes citizens aware of stormwater pollution and what they can do to reduce it.

1

Recycling Program

Yes, reduces the amount of trash entering into landfills, which leads to improved water quality.

2 Public Reporting and Response Procedures

Yes, allows citizens to report any illicit discharges or illegal dumping that they come across, creating a quicker response time for the City.

2

Detection and Elimination of Illicit Sanitary Sewer

Discharges

Yes, directly reduces the number of sanitary sewage discharges into waterbodies

4

Landscape Requirements

Yes, allows the City to enforce post-construction runoff control measures.



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3. Describe progress towards reducing the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.

Summarize any information used (such as monitoring data) to evaluate reductions in the discharge of

pollutants. Use a table or attach a narrative description as appropriate.

MCM BMP Parameter Quantity Does BMP Demonstrate a Direct Reduction in Pollutants? (yes or no, explain)

1

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Grease

N/A N/A

No, there is not a measurable reduction, but by educating the public about grease, it can lead to a reduction of sanitary sewer overflows.

1

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Waste Program

N/A N/A

No, but educating the public about stormwater pollution from hazardous wastes is an important part of the stormwater program.

1

Keep

Waxahachie Beautiful

N/A N/A

No, there is not a direct reduction in pollutants that is measureable, but educating the public about stormwater pollution is absolutely beneficial.

1

Media

Coverage

N/A N/A

No, there is not a direct reduction in pollutants that is measureable, but educating the public about stormwater pollution is absolutely beneficial.

1

Recycling Program

N/A N/A

No, but educating the public about recycling and reducing trash to the landfill is an important part of the stormwater program.

2

Public

Reporting and Response

Procedures

Reports 0 No, but residents need a way to contact the City if illicit discharge problems arise.

2

Detection and Elimination of Illicit Sanitary

Sewer Discharges

Sewer Main Replacements

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No, there is not a measureable reduction, but if pipes are properly maintained and replaced, there is reduced risk of illicit discharges.

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Requirements

Enforcement Actions

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No, there is no a direct reduction, but having landscape requirements reduces the amount of impervious area, and increases natural filtration and treatment of polluted runoff.



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4. Provide the measurable goals for each of the MCMs, and an evaluation of the success of the

implementation of the measurable goals.

MCM Measurable Goal Success

1

Provide a link to FOG educational material on the City website. Provide at least one article in the City newsletter each year.

Met goal

1

Educate the public about household hazardous wastes and events through the City website, Facebook, and/or Twitter.

Met goal

1

Provide an annual community HHW collection event through use of Fort Worth's Crud Cruiser.

Met goal

1

Renew the interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for use of the Environmental Collection Center.

Met goal

1

Schedule monthly KWB Board meetings to organize cleanup events and other beautification activities.

Met goal

1 Advertise monthly KWB meetings on the City website.

Met goal

1

. Distribute an annual report about KWB programs once per year to all households and businesses.

Met goal



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Provide at least one article in the newsletter about the City's new SWMP.

Met goal

1

Provide a recycling program and invite residents and businesses to participate. Advertise the program on the City website and with an annual newspaper article or utility bill insert.

Met goal

2

Post a public reporting/input phone number and information on the City newsletter and/or website with a central contact point.

Met goal

2

Document reports received and any corrective actions taken.

Met goal

2

Perform sanitary sewer line maintenance, rehabilitations and replacement projects as the budget allows.

Met goal

2

Track locations of completed projects, and locations for future maintenance and/or rehabilitation projects.

Met goal

4

Continue to administer the existing landscaping ordinance. Document and maintain enforcement actions.

Met goal



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C. Stormwater Monitoring Data (Part IV Section B.2. (b))

1. The MS4 has conducted analytical monitoring of stormwater quality and submitted in the annual report.

Yes No

a. Explain below or attach a summary to submit along with any monitoring data used to evaluate the

success of the SWMP at reducing pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. Be sure to include a

discussion of results.

Not applicable to City of Waxahachie, the City is not required to conduct stormwater monitoring.

D. Impaired Waterbodies (Part IV Section B.2. (c))

1. If applicable, explain below or attach a summary of any activities taken to address the discharge

to impaired waterbodies, including any sampling results and a summary of the small MS4’s BMPs

used to address the pollutant of concern:

Not applicable. The City of Waxahachie does not have any impaired waterbodies on the TCEQ 2012

303d list.

2. Describe the implementation of targeted controls if the small MS4 discharges to an impaired water

body with an approved TMDL (Part II Section D.4.(a)).

Not applicable. City of Waxahachie does not contain impaired waterbodies listed on the TCEQ 303d list.

3. Report the benchmark identified by the MS4 and assessment activities (Part II Section D.4.(a)(6).


4. Provide an analysis of how the selected BMPs will be effective in contributing to achieving the

benchmark (Part II Section D.4.(a)(4)).


5. If applicable, report on focused BMPs to address impairment (Part II Section D.4.(a)(5)).


6. Describe progress in achieving the benchmark (Part II Section D.4.(a)(6)).




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E. Stormwater Activities (Part IV Section B.2. (d))

Describe any stormwater activities the MS4 operator has planned for the next reporting year.

MCM

BMP Stormwater Activity Description/Comments

1 Fats, Oils, and Grease

Education

Provide a link to FOG educational material on the City website. Provide at least one article in the City newsletter each year.

The City will continue to provide education to City residents.

1 Household Hazardous

Waste (HHW) Program

Educate the public about household hazardous wastes and events through the City website, Facebook, and/or Twitter.

The City will continue to provide education to City residents.


Waste (HHW) Program

Provide an annual community HHW collection event through use of Fort Worth's Crud Cruiser.

The City will continue to provide this service to City residents.


Waste (HHW) Program

Renew the interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for use of the Environmental Collection Center.

The City will continue to work with City of Fort Worth to provide residents use of ECC.

1 Keep Waxahachie

Beautiful

Schedule monthly KWB Board meetings to organize cleanup events and other beautification activities.

The City will continue to have meetings to support the KWB group.

1 Keep Waxahachie

Beautiful

Advertise monthly meetings on the City website.

The City will continue to advertise the KWB meetings.



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1 Keep Waxahachie

Beautiful

Distribute an annual report about KWB programs once per year to all households and businesses.

The City will continue to distribute information about KWB.

1 Media Coverage

Provide at least one article in the newsletter about the City's new SWMP.

The City will continue to provide information about the SWMP and stormwater information to the public.

1 Recycling Program

Provide a recycling program and invite residents and businesses to participate. Advertise the program on the City website and with an annual newspaper article or utility bill insert.

The City will continue to provide recycling program and educate City residents about it.

1 Youth Education

Develop activities or presentations that can be used to educate children about stormwater pollution prevention.

The City will develop activities/games, etc. that can be used to educate children about stormwater pollution.

2 Illicit Discharge

Ordinance

Develop and adopt an illicit discharge ordinance. Implement and enforce the illicit discharge ordinance.

The City will develop and implement an illicit discharge ordinance.



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Post a public reporting/input phone number and information on the City newsletter and/or website with a central contact point.

The City will continue to provide a public reporting mechanism so residents can report illicit discharges.


Document reports received and any corrective actions taken.

The City will continue to document any enforcement actions

2

Detection and Elimination of Illicit

Sanitary Sewer Discharges

Perform sanitary sewer line maintenance, rehabilitations and replacement projects as the budget allows.

The City will continue to repair and maintain sewer lines as the budget allows.

2

Detection and Elimination of Illicit

Sanitary Sewer Discharges

Track locations of completed projects, and locations for future maintenance and/or rehabilitation projects.

The City will continue to track locations of completed projects.

3 Erosion and Sediment

Control Ordinance

Develop and adopt a construction erosion and sediment control ordinance.

The City will develop and implement an Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.

3 Construction

Stormwater Training

Develop a training program including employees to be trained, a training schedule, and training materials and methods.

The City will begin training key staff on construction stormwater practices

4 Post Construction

Ordinance

Develop and adopt a post-construction runoff ordinance.

The City will develop and implement a Post Construction Ordinance.



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4 Landscape

Requirements

Continue to administer the existing landscaping ordinance. Document and maintain enforcement actions.

The City will continue to document any enforcement actions

5 Municipal Employee Training Program

Organize a list of employees that will receive training, a training schedule, and select appropriate training materials and methods.

The City will select training materials and determine which employees will receive training.



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F. Stormwater Modifications (Part IV Section B.2.(e))

1. Changes have been made or are proposed to the SWMP since the NOI or last annual report, including

changes in response to TCEQ’s reviews.

Yes No

2. Explain additional changes or proposed changes not previously mentioned.

No changes were made for the City of Waxahachie.

G. Additional BMPs (Part IV Section B.2.(f))

Provide a description and schedule for implementation of additional BMPs that may be necessary, based

on monitoring results, to ensure compliance with applicable TMDLs and implementation plans.

No additional BMPs are necessary for the City of Waxahachie at this time.

H. Additional Information (Part IV Section B.2.(g))

1. Is the permittee relying on another entitiy/ies to satisfy some of its permit obligations?

Yes No

2.a. Is the named permittee sharing a SWMP with other entities?

Yes No

2.b. If ‘yes,’ is this a system-wide annual report including information for all permittees?

Yes No



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I. Construction Activities (Part IV Section B.2.(h-i))

1. Does the permittee utilize the optional seventh MCM related to construction?

Yes No

1.b. If ‘yes’ then provide the following info for this permit year:

The number of municipal construction activities authorized under this general permit

N/A

The total number of acres disturbed for municipal construction projects

N/A

The number of construction projects in the jurisdiction of the MS4 where the permittee was not the construction site operator (as provided in submittals to the MS4 operator via notices of intent or site notices).

N/A

J. Certification

I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or

supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and

evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or

those person directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my

knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for

submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.

Name: Paul Stevens Title: City Manager

Signature: Date:

Annual Report Forms

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM

ANNUAL REPORT FORM

BMP Title: Fats, Oils, and Grease Education

Responsible Department: Communications

Measurable Goal: Year 1 – Provide a link to FOG educational material on the City website. Provide at least one article in the City newsletter each year.

1. Was the measurable goal accomplished for this permit year? Yes No (a) If so, explain what was done to accomplish the measurable goal. The City decided that by posting on the website, more information could be conveyed than by

utilizing the newsletter. A link to TCEQ’s fact sheet about fats, oils, and grease is available on the website.

(b) If not, why was the measurable goal not accomplished?

2. Was this BMP appropriate to meet the intended MCM(s)? Yes No

3. Was this BMP considered to be successful? Yes No (a) Please explain. Educating the public about fats, oils, and grease is very important to reduce sanitary sewer

overflows which can impact stormwater.

4. Are any changes to this BMP recommended for the next permit term?

Yes No

(a) If so, please explain.

5. Will a Notice of Change (NOC) be issued for this BMP? Yes No

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Let’s Tackle the Grease in This Kitchen!

Let’s Tackle the Grease in This Kitchen!

Why should I help? •Prevent grease buildups from blocking sewer lines.•Stop sewer overflows into streets and storm drains.•Save money spent on costly cleanups of sewage spills.•Reduce the number of times you have to clean your grease trap (food service).•Protect the quality of our water.

DO!Put oil and grease in covered collection containers.

Scrape food scraps from dishes into trash cans and garbage bags and dispose of properly. Avoid using your garbage disposal.

Remove oil and grease from dishes, pans, fryers, and griddles. Cool first before you skim, scrape, or wipe off excess grease.

Prewash dishes and pans with cold water before putting them in the dishwasher.

Cover kitchen sink with catch basket and empty into garbage can as needed.

Cover floor drain with fine screen and empty into garbage can as needed.

DON’T!Don’t pour oil and grease

down the drain.

Don’t put food scraps down the drain.

Don’t run water over dishes,pans,fryers,and griddles to wash oil and

grease down the drain.

Don’t rinse off oil and grease with hot water.

Use environmentally safe cleaning products instead of harsh detergents or cleaners that can damage sewer lines.

If you generate large amounts of used cooking oil, reuse or recycle it. To find a recycler, check the phone book under “recyclers” or “rendering companies.”

If you generate small amounts of used cooking oil, reuse it as often as possible and then pour it into a container you can throw away. Never pour it down the drain.

Start a compost pile at your home with scraps that are not meat. The TCEQ publication Mulching and Composting: A “Take Care of Texas” Guide (GI-36) provides basic information to get you started.

More Ways to Tackle Grease

For more information, contact theTexas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Small Business & Local Government Assistance Section1-800-447-2827 • TexasEnviroHelp.org TakeCareOfTexas.org

The TCEQ is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

How is our customer service? www.tceq.texas.gov/customersurvey

GI-290 (Revised 8/13)printed on recycled paper using vegetable-based ink

http://www.TexasEnviroHelp.org

http://www.TakeCareOfTexas.org

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

ANNUAL REPORT FORM

BMP Title: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program


Measurable Goal:

Year 1 – Educate the public about household hazardous wastes and events through the City website, Facebook, and/or Twitter. Provide an annual community HHW collection event through use of Fort Worth's Crud Cruiser. Renew the interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for use of the Environmental Collection Center.

1. Was the measurable goal accomplished for this permit year? Yes No (a) If so, explain what was done to accomplish the measurable goal. The City has posted information about HHW on the City website. The information includes what

waste is accepted and where the drop-off location is. The Crud Cruiser was in the City for residents to dispose HHW on May 10, 2014. The City renewed the local agreement with Fort Worth in February.



3. Was this BMP considered to be successful? Yes No (a) Please explain. Household hazardous waste can produce pollutants in stormwater if it is no properly disposed. By

educating the public and providing them with an easy and effective way to dispose of their hazardous waste, the City reduces the pollution in stormwater.


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The City of Waxahachie is offering “Free Disposal Days” at the Citizen’s Convenience

Station located at 499 Lions Park Road. One pick up load or one trailer of equal size

(maximum 3-1/2 cubic yards; example: regular size truck bed or a trailer that is 8-ft.

Long X 4-ft. Wide X 3-ft. High) containing trash or garbage will be FREE.

***

Citizens are required to show a valid photo ID and a current city garbage bill. Spring Sparkle is available to all residential households inside the city limits. Does not apply to

residents outside the city limits or businesses.

***

Dispose of for free: Tires (limit 10); Batteries (limit 2); Furniture (limit 2 pieces);

Small Appliances (limit 1, excluding ones with Freon).

***

Items Not Accepted:

* Newspaper/plastics (for recycling) * Construction Waste

* Paint or wet paint cans * Oil lubricants of any kind

* Items with Freon * Scrap metal

***

Loads containing solid waste and yard waste will not be accepted.

State law requires that all refuse be either bagged or covered when transporting to

prevent littering; therefore, loose refuse will not be accepted.

May 6th - May 10th, 2014

SPRING SPARKLE

SPRING SPARKLE IS ABOUT PRIDE IN YOUR HOME

AND KEEPING WAXAHACHIE BEAUTIFUL!

Questions? Call (469) 309-4132 or (972) 937-3367


ANNUAL REPORT FORM

BMP Title: Keep Waxahachie Beautiful


Measurable Goal: Year 1 – Schedule monthly KWB Board meetings to organize cleanup events and other beautification activities. Advertise monthly meetings on the City website. Distribute an annual report about KWB programs once per year to all households and businesses.

1. Was the measurable goal accomplished for this permit year? Yes No (a) If so, explain what was done to accomplish the measurable goal. The City has a successful Keep Waxahachie Beautiful Program that gets the public involved in

environmental concerns within the City. Monthly meetings are held by volunteers that organize cleanup events. Each year, an annual report about KWB is distributed to all residents and businesses.



3. Was this BMP considered to be successful? Yes No (a) Please explain. Engaging the public in environmental issues is an important part of the stormwater management

program. This group consists of volunteers who are residents of the City. Each year they come up with ways to beautify the City that directly impact stormwater pollution.


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ANNUAL REPORT FORM

BMP Title: Media Coverage

Responsible Department: Public Works

Measurable Goal: Year 1 – Provide at least one article in the newsletter about the City's new SWMP.

1. Was the measurable goal accomplished for this permit year? Yes No (a) If so, explain what was done to accomplish the measurable goal. The City decided it was more effective to post information about the SWMP, as well as additional

stormwater information to the City’s social media outlets (which was originally planned to be done Year 2-5) instead of in the newsletter. This way, the City can add more information to the website every year.



3. Was this BMP considered to be successful? Yes No (a) Please explain. Giving residents information and tips about stormwater pollution is an important part of the

stormwater management program. Social media is thought to be more effective in the City, so staff decided that this was a better outlet to get information out.


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Public Works

The City’s Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance and repair of city streets, signs, pavement markings, and drainage. The Public Works Department is also responsible for mowing grass and trimming trees that are in the City's right of way. It is our goal to provide quality services and infrastructure to help meet the needs of our unique and growing community.

To report issues with the City’s roadways, including potholes, debris, or broken or missing street signs, please call 469-309-4300.

Useful Forms:ROW Permit Application (/images/City2/files/ROW%20Permit%20Application-%20Rev%205-7-14.pdf)

Public Works News:The City of Waxahachie is now a participant in the Phase II Small MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program. This program helps us work toward reducing pollution and continuing to improve water quality in our streams and lakes where we get our drinking water. The Waxahachie program will involve six minimum control measures as follows :1. Public education, outreach, and involvement2. Illicit discharge detection and elimination3. Construction site stormwater runoff control4. Post-construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment5. Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations6. Industrial stormwater sources

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Copyright © 2013 - 2015 City of Waxahachie. All rights reserved.

To report oil spills, sewer spills, paint, chemicals, etc. please call the Waxahchie Fire Department. If the spill is an emergency, please dial 911, if the spill is non-emergency, please dial 469-309-4400.

Link to Storm Water Management Program Guide (/images/City2/files/WAX%20Final%20SWMP.pdf)

Keep an eye out for more information on how you can do your part to reduce stormwater pollution!

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ANNUAL REPORT FORM

BMP Title: Recycling Program

Responsible Department: Community Services

Measurable Goal: Year 1 – Provide a recycling program and invite residents and businesses to participate. Advertise the program on the City website and with an annual newspaper article or utility bill insert.

1. Was the measurable goal accomplished for this permit year? Yes No (a) If so, explain what was done to accomplish the measurable goal. The City advertised information about recycling on the City website as well as through social

media. The City determined this was the most effective way to reach residents. Both of these communications were determined to be a better alternative than the newspaper.



3. Was this BMP considered to be successful? Yes No (a) Please explain. Encouraging residents to recycle means less trash to the landfill, as well as less litter. This can

reduce the amount of floatables and contaminants that enter local waterways.


Yes No



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Services Provided By Progressive Waste Solutions

Curbside Garbage and Recycling Collection – Residents receive bagged garbage collection

twice per week along with recycling collection once per week. For questions regarding these

services or to set up garbage collection call City Hall at (469) 309-4170. For complaints

regarding garbage collection residents must call Progressive Waste Solutions at (972) 937-8836

to report the matter.

Bundles of Tree Trimmings – Customers are allowed to place one bundle of tree trimmings on

each pick-up day for collection. The bundle must be tied, less than 30 pounds, and less than 4

feet in length.

Free Brush Collection – Customers can receive free brush collection up to 4 times per calendar

year. Residents must call Progressive Waste Solutions to order this service. Collection is on a

first come, first serve basis. Customers are limited to eight cubic yards per pick-up and the load

must contain only brush (no solid waste).

Leaves/Grass Collection – Progressive Waste Solutions provides 2 free collections of leaves

per calendar year (First Wednesday in February and November). On the first Wednesday of each

month, Progressive Waste Solutions collects bagged yard waste (i.e. grass clippings, leaves,

brush clippings, etc.) from curbside for a charge. Residents must call the Progressive Waste

Solutions before 5:00 p.m. the day before the collection to put their name on the list. The charge

is $5.82 minimum fee for up to 10 bags (30 gallon maximum size) and each additional bag is

$.59.

Bulky Items – Each resident is allowed to have one bulk item collected from curbside once per

calendar year. Residents must call in to Progressive Waste Solutions to order this service.

Collection is on a first come, first serve basis. Examples of bulky items would be: water heaters,

washers, dryers, furniture, etc. Please schedule/confirm picked date prior to placing item at the

curb. Items containing Freon cannot be collected.

Extra Loads – Customers can order extra loads for collection of items that cannot be placed with

normal garbage collection. This service is on a first come, first serve basis and the customer will

be charged according to the size of the load. Pricing for half of a truckload is $71.74 plus tax, a

full truckload is $118.61 plus tax. Prices are subject to the annual price increase that takes place

in October according to the contract. Residents must call Progressive Waste Solutions to

schedule this service.

For any additional information on the above services please call Progressive Waste Solutions at

972-937-8836.


ANNUAL REPORT FORM

BMP Title: Public Reporting and Response Procedures


Measurable Goal: Year 1 – Post a public reporting/input phone number and information on the City newsletter and/or website with a central contact point. Document reports received and any corrective actions taken.

1. Was the measurable goal accomplished for this permit year? Yes No (a) If so, explain what was done to accomplish the measurable goal. The City has a posted number for residents and businesses to report illegal dumping and illicit

discharges on the City social media outlets. All reports received are documented.



3. Was this BMP considered to be successful? Yes No (a) Please explain. Allowing the public to be part of a reporting system helps target and address illicit discharges in a

timely manner. City staff is not large enough to be monitoring waterways at all times.


Yes No



Public Works

The City’s Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance and repair of city streets, signs, pavement markings, and drainage. The Public Works Department is also responsible for mowing grass and trimming trees that are in the City's right of way. It is our goal to provide quality services and infrastructure to help meet the needs of our unique and growing community.

To report issues with the City’s roadways, including potholes, debris, or broken or missing street signs, please call 469-309-4300.

Useful Forms:ROW Permit Application (/images/City2/files/ROW%20Permit%20Application-%20Rev%205-7-14.pdf)

Public Works News:The City of Waxahachie is now a participant in the Phase II Small MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program. This program helps us work toward reducing pollution and continuing to improve water quality in our streams and lakes where we get our drinking water. The Waxahachie program will involve six minimum control measures as follows :1. Public education, outreach, and involvement2. Illicit discharge detection and elimination3. Construction site stormwater runoff control4. Post-construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment5. Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations6. Industrial stormwater sources



Copyright © 2013 - 2015 City of Waxahachie. All rights reserved.

To report oil spills, sewer spills, paint, chemicals, etc. please call the Waxahchie Fire Department. If the spill is an emergency, please dial 911, if the spill is non-emergency, please dial 469-309-4400.

Link to Storm Water Management Program Guide (/images/City2/files/WAX%20Final%20SWMP.pdf)

Keep an eye out for more information on how you can do your part to reduce stormwater pollution!

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ANNUAL REPORT FORM

BMP Title: Detection and Elimination of Illicit Sanitary Sewer Discharges


Measurable Goal: Year 1 – Perform sanitary sewer line maintenance, rehabilitations and replacement projects as the budget allows. Track locations of completed projects, and locations for future maintenance and/or rehabilitation projects.

1. Was the measurable goal accomplished for this permit year? Yes No (a) If so, explain what was done to accomplish the measurable goal. The City uses TV inspections, manhole inspections, and lift station inspections to prevent sanitary

sewer overflows (SSO). The City also has a SSO Initiative Agreement with the TCEQ to reduce the number of SSOs.



3. Was this BMP considered to be successful? Yes No (a) Please explain. The total number of pipe replaced was 8,222 feet. The replacements took place on Kirven Street,

North Getzendaner, and West Marvin Avenue.


Yes No



STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM

ANNUAL REPORT FORM

BMP Title: Landscape Requirements

Responsible Department: Planning

Measurable Goal: Year 1 – Continue to administer the existing landscaping ordinance. Document and maintain enforcement actions.

1. Was the measurable goal accomplished for this permit year? Yes No (a) If so, explain what was done to accomplish the measurable goal. The City currently has a landscape ordinance in place to regulate landscaping on new

developments in the City. The City enforces any issues that may arise.



3. Was this BMP considered to be successful? Yes No (a) Please explain. The landscape ordinance adds aesthetic development for the City as well as provides a reduction

in stormwater development. There were no enforcement actions that had to take place this year.


Yes No



Section 36. Landscape requirements.36.1.0Purpose and intent: The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for the orderly and

aesthetic development of the City and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community. It is the intent of this Ordinance to achieve the following:

36.2.1Definitions: For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain words or terms applicable hereto are defined as hereinafter provided.

Bufferyard: A bufferyard is a unit of land, together with a specified amount of plantingthereon, and any structures which may be required between land uses to eliminate or minimize conflicts between them.

Building footprint: The area of the building in contact with the ground.

Caliper: Diameter of the trunk measured at DBH.

Canopy trees: A perennial woody plant, single or multiple trunk, contributing to the uppermostspreading branchy layer of a forest and may be commonly referred to as shade trees.

DBH: Diameter at breast height, 4.5' above ground level.

Ground cover: Low growing, dense spreading plants typically planted from containers.

Interior landscape area: The area of the lot remaining after subtracting out the area included in the required bufferyards.

Landscape Administrator: The City Manager or his designee.

Landscape Architect: A person registered as a Landscape Architect in the State of Texaspursuant to state law.

Landscape area: An area which is covered by living grass, ground cover, or other plantmaterials.

Lawn grasses: Thin bladed surface growing plants typically planted from seed, sprigs or plugs.

Licensed irrigator: A person duly licensed by the State of Texas to design and install irrigationsystems.

Owner: Any person who has a legal or equitable interest in real property, including a tenant or person in control of any premises upon which landscaping is required to be placed under this Ordinance.

Permeable pavement: A paving material that permits water penetration.

R.O.W. parkway: That area within the public right-of-way (R.O.W.) between the back of curb or edge of pavement and the right-of-way line.

Seasonal color: Landscape areas used for annual and perennial flowers intended to maintainyear-round color accents.

Shrubs: Plants which grow vertically in a multi-branched growth pattern.

Understory/accent trees: Small evergreen or deciduous perennial woody plants which would grow below the top layer of the forest and typically has unique branching, textural or seasonal color characteristics.

36.3.0Landscape/irrigation requirements.

36.3.1General: The requirements herein shall apply to all new non-residential construction and multi-family construction other than duplex uses. The requirements forlandscaping shall combine the bufferyard requirements, minimum landscape areas on the interior portion of the lot, and minimum landscape areas for parking areas.

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a. Existing buildings: Buildings in existence on the effective date of this Ordinance shall be considered legally nonconforming as it pertains to this Ordinance. New construction greater in size than 30% of the existing building or greater than 5,000 square feet shall require compliance with this Ordinance as it applies to the entire square footage of the existing building and proposed addition. New construction intended to increase the square footage by less than 30% of the existing building or less than 5,000 square feet shall be required to meet the requirements herein only as it pertains to the square footage of the newconstruction.

b. Pad site developments: Pad site developments or ground lease developments shall be required to provide landscaping in accordance with the interior landscape requirements of Section 36.5.3 herein.

c. Expansions or Reconfiguration of Paved Areas: Any expansion or reconfiguration of paved areas shall comply with Section 36.5.4 herein.

36.4.0Landscape/Irrigation Plan Requirements:

36.4.1Qualification to prepare plans: For all lots greater than 30,000 square feet, Landscape Plans shall be prepared by a Registered Landscape Architect. For lots less than30,000 square feet, a Landscape Designer or Landscape Contractor, knowledgeable in plant materials and landscape design may also prepare the landscape plan. Irrigation plans shall beprepared by a Licensed Irrigator or Landscape Architect. The Landscape Administrator may reject plans if deemed of insufficient quality or completeness and require that plans be prepared by a Registered Landscape Architect or other qualified professional.

36.4.2Landscape plan requirements: The following items shall be provided on the required landscape plan.

a. Sheet size 24" x 36", or as approved.

b. Acceptable scale: 1" = 10', 1" = 20', or as approved.

c. North arrow, graphic and written scale in close proximity.

d. Appropriate title (i.e. "Landscape Plan")

e. Title block includes street address, lot and block, subdivision name, city, state, date of preparation.

f. Name and address of owner.

g. Name, address and phone of firm preparing plan.

h. Boundary shown with dimensions.

i. Any existing or proposed easements and utilities shown. (i.e. water, sewer,storm drain, gas, electric, cable, etc.)

j. Width and type of bufferyards labeled on all sides.

k. Location, caliper size and name of all existing trees 6" caliper or more which are to be preserved.

l. Location, quantity, size and name of all proposed plant materials.

m. Maintenance note provided. (Section 10.1)

n. Provide standard Bufferyard and Interior Landscape Calculation Chart from Approved Site Plan.

o. Visibility triangles shown.



p. Landscape Architect seal signed and dated.

q. Plant list shown with format similar to Appendix 'C'.

r. Location and footprint of proposed or existing buildings and parking lots.

s. Any berms delineated with one-foot (1') contour intervals.

t. Any proposed or existing sidewalks.

36.4.3Irrigation plan requirements: The following items shall be provided on the required irrigation plan:

a. Sheet size 24" x 36", or as approved.

b. Acceptable scale: 1" = 10', 1" = 20', or as approved. (Must be same as Landscape Plan)

c. North arrow, graphic and written scale in close proximity.

d. Appropriate title (i.e. "Irrigation Plan").

e. Title block includes street address, lot and block, subdivision name, city, state, date of preparation.

f. Name and address of owner.

g. Name, address and phone of firm preparing plan.

h. Boundary shown with dimensions.

i. Location of all existing trees 6" caliper or larger which are to be saved.

j. All pipes labeled as to size.

k. All heads labeled as to type. (Legend is acceptable).

l. Backflow prevention labeled with type and size.

m. Connection to water service shown after meter.

n. Second meter (with size) shown if intended.

o. Any existing or proposed easements and utilities shown. (i.e. water, sewer, storm drain, gas, electric, cable, etc.)

p. Note on plan: "All backflow installations and connections to city water linesmust be permitted separately by the City inspection staff."

q. Maintenance note provided. (Section 10.1).

r. Plan sealed, signed and dated by qualified professional as authorized by State law.

s. Location and footprint of proposed or existing buildings and parking lots.

t. Any proposed or existing sidewalks.

36.4.4Interior landscape area requirements: The amount of landscape area required on the interior of the lot (excludes bufferyards) shall be based on the square footage of theproposed buildings. The square footage of the building for the purposes of this Ordinance will be the square footage of the first floor or the square footage of the largest floor, whichever is greater.

The required landscape area for each zoning shall be based on the percentage (%) of the floor area as determined above in accordance with the following chart.



ZONING PERCENT OF FLOOR AREA

MF-1, MF-2, MH, O . . . 50%

GR, GRL, NS . . . 50%

C . . . 40%

LI-1, LI-2, AP, HI Building less than 10,000 s.f. . . . 20%

LI-1, LI-2, HI Buildings 10,000 s.f. or greater . . . 15%

All buildings other than Single Family or Duplex uses within PD'S or other districts shall meet the requirements of the closest zoning category noted above.

a. Planting Requirements: The following plants shall be required, at a minimum, within the required interior landscape areas at the ratio indicated:

- 1 Canopy Tree per 500 square feet

- 1 Understory Tree per 250 square feet

- 1 Shrub per 40 square feet

- Ground Cover - 15% of required area

- Seasonal Color - 2% of required area

b. Example: Three story office building, each floor has 4,000 square feet.

First Floor = 4,000

Second Floor = 0

Third Floor = 0

Effective Floor area 4,000

Times 50% x .50 = Required Landscape area 2,000 sq. ft.

Required Canopy Trees @ 1/500 sq. ft. = 4

Required Understory Trees @ 1/250 sq. ft. = 8

Required Shrubs @ 1/40 sq. ft. = 50

Required Ground Color area @ 15% = 300 sq. ft.

Required Seasonal Color @ 2% = 40 sq. ft.

c. Location Requirements: A minimum of 75% of all required interior landscape area and plant material within the interior landscape areas shall be in the frontand along either side of the building between the building and the interior edge ofthe required bufferyards and a portion thereof shall be placed adjacent to the building where practical.

d. Water Conservation Credits: Where systems in accordance with Section 3.6a herein are utilized in at least 75% of all shrub beds, the required landscape area may be reduced by 5%.

36.4.5Parking Lot Landscaping:

a. Surface parking lots serving non-residential, mixed use and multi-family uses must include landscaped areas as detailed in this Section. Landscaping requirements for structured parking will be established during the Detailed SitePlan approval process.



b. Parking lot landscaping is in addition to the landscaping requirements required in these Development Standards.

c. Parking lot landscaping must meet the City's traffic safety standards as adopted for maintaining visibility at intersections, driveways and access easements.

d. All off-street parking areas must supply at least thirteen (13) square feet of parking lot landscaping per parking space. Additional parking lot landscaping is required based on the percentage of required parking located between the building facade and the street right-of-way.

Percent of parking between parking lot landscaping building facade and ROW Required Per Parking Space

TABLE INSET:

e. In addition to the required landscaping per parking space above, one (1) linear landscaping island with a minimum width of ten (10) feet is required for every two (2) parking bays. The intent is to prevent the massing of a large number of parking spaces and to address safety issues concerning the flow of traffic in the parking lot.

f. Two (2) four (4) inch caliper trees and ten (10) shrubs must be planted for each 500 square feet of required parking lot landscape area, or portion thereof.

g. All new trees within a parking lot must be planted in a pervious area of atleast 100 square feet and have a minimum interior dimension of 8.5 feet wide.

h. To reduce the thermal impact of unshaded parking lots, the required landscaping must be planted throughout parking lots so that no portion of a parking space is more than sixty-four (64) feet away from the trunk of a tree.

36.4.6Bufferyard: For all nonresidential and multi-family parcels with less than two hundred fifty feet (250') of frontage adjacent to a dedicated public right-of-way, at least fifteen percent (15%) of the street yard shall be permanent landscape area. Nonresidential and multi-family parcels having two hundred fifty feet (250') or more of frontage shall have at least twenty percent (20%) of the street yard in permanent landscape area.

36.4.7 Landscape buffer: Adjacent to right-of-way of any street is required. If the lot is a corner lot, two frontages shall be required to observe the ten-foot (10') buffer. If more than two frontages exist, then the other right-of-way frontages shall be required to have no more than seven and one-half feet (7 1/2') of landscaped area. Developers shall be required to plant one (1) large tree per forty (40) linear feet or portion thereof of street frontage. Trees may be grouped or clustered to facilitate site design.

36.4.8Visibility triangle: No requirements herein shall be deemed to require plantings which would conflict with the visibility triangle at the intersection of public R.O.W. as defined inthe Subdivision Ordinance. Consideration should also be given to visibility at the intersection of major driveways with the public R.O.W.

36.4.9Irrigation requirements: All required landscape areas shall be irrigated by an automatic irrigation system designed by a Licensed Irrigator, Landscape Architect or otherprofessional authorized by the State to design such systems. Natural meadows of wildflowers or

Less than 25 Percent 15 sq. ft. 25 to 75 Percent 20 sq. ft. More than 75 Percent 30 sq. ft.



other native habitat shall not be required to be irrigated.

a. Water Conservation: The City would like to promote the use of efficient irrigation methods and practices. Where possible in planting beds, flood irrigation, porous pipe or emitter/drip systems should be utilized. Where slopesdo not allow flood systems, flat spray heads should be utilized under shrubs rather than upward spray heads on risers above shrubs. Lawn spray headsshould have low precipitation rates, run for longer periods of time, and water infrequently to promote deep root growth for grasses. Irrigation systems must beequipped with a rain/freeze sensor.

36.4.10Street trees;

a. All development fronting on public or private streets, except alleys, is required to plant street trees in accordance with the following standards.

b. Street trees must be located in the planting strip within the right-of-way as shown on the typical street cross section diagrams, except that up to twenty (20)percent of street trees on a block may be planted between the sidewalk and theprimary building.

c. Trees must be a minimum of four (4) caliper inches measured at DBH abovefinished grade immediately after planting. Trees must be selected from the City of Waxahachie Preferred Plant List in the City of Waxahachie's Zoning Ordinance, and any future amendments thereof. Preference must be given to tree species native to the region.

d. Street trees must be planted at the average rate of one (1) tree for every thirty (30) feet of street frontage. Where poor soil conditions or other factors require additional flexibility in planting, the Director of Planning or his designee may approve alternative spacing of trees, but not reduction in the number ofrequired trees.

e. Existing trees at the required planting locations detailed above that meet these standards may be credited as street trees.

36.5.0 Reserved.

36.6.0Existing tree preservation:

36.6.1General: One of the City's greatest assets is the existence of many specimenquality native trees. One objective of this Ordinance is the preservation of these trees whileallowing quality development to take place.

36.6.2Existing tree credits: Credits shall only be granted if the tree/s are in healthy condition and all requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance have been met as determined by the Landscape Administrator at the time of inspection for a Permanent Certificate of Occupancy.

a. Existing Tree Credit Calculation: Existing trees which are saved in landscape areas and have at least 75% of the "Critical Root Zone" within that area shall be granted credits toward reducing the required plantings as follows:

Size of Tree Saved Canopy Understory

6"--12" DBH = 1

Greater than 12" DBH = 2

b. Existing Tree Replacement: If the existing plants that were given credit toward reducing the required plantings decline within two (2) growing seasons, the owner shall replace that plant with quality plant material equal to the amount



of the declined plant.

36.7.0Plant material:

36.7.1Quality standard: All plant material shall be of No. 1 grade, free from plantdisease, of typical growth for the species, have a healthy, normal root system, roundedbranching pattern, and shall conform to the code of standards set forth in the current addition of the American Standard for Nursery Stock.

36.7.2Recommended plants: Shown in Appendix "A" is a list of recommended plants within each plant material type. The applicant may propose plants other than those listed if the plant seems appropriate for the intended use or the applicant maintains a plant care programsufficient to properly care for the proposed plant material. The City reserves the right to approve or disapprove required plants and planting through the Landscape Administrator or City appointed Landscape Architect, horticulturist, or other person so qualified.

36.7.3Size requirements when planted: All plants shall equal or exceed the following measurements when planted. Plants larger than specified may be used but use of such plantsshall not decrease the size requirements of other proposed plants.

a. Tree measurement: Canopy and understory trees with single trunks shall be measured at DBH. Multi-Trunk trees shall be measured by the height of the tree.

b. Minimum Sizes: Minimum plant size when planted shall be as follows:

Plant Material Type Minimum Size

Canopy Tree Single Trunk 50% 2" caliper, 50% 4" caliper

Multi-Trunk Clump 8 feet (height)

Understory Tree 6' feet (height)

Shrub* 3 gallon

Groundcover 4" containers

* The Landscape Administrator may approve smaller sized shrubs based on unusual growing circumstances and/or on a specific design which reflects the overall intent of this Ordinance.

36.8.0Improvements in public R.O.W./easements:

36.8.1General: A developer shall be required to provide grass and irrigation in all unpaved areas of the public R.O.W. A maximum of ten percent (10%) of the required interiorplant material may be placed within the R.O.W. parkway. Should the applicant elect to provide plantings in the public R.O.W.

36.8.2Replacement responsibilities: The City shall endeavor to require replacement of all landscape/irrigation improvements as a part of contracts to install public utilities within publicR.O.W. and/or public easements. The City and owner shall not be responsible for replacing these improvements. In the event the City anticipates utility improvements conflicting with intended landscape/irrigation improvements, the City may require that the applicant wait to install said improvements until after the public improvements have been installed or under certain circumstances, the City may prohibit landscape improvements within the R.O.W.

36.9.1General: The Owner shall be responsible for the continued maintenance in perpetuity ofall landscaping and irrigation. All required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times. This shall include mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding, keeping beds mulched in accordance with standard horticultural practices or as recommended by the Landscape Administrator and other such activities common to the maintenance of landscaping. Landscaped areas shall be kept free of trash, litter; weeds and other such material or plants not a part of the landscaping. All plant materials shall be maintained in a healthy and growing condition as is



appropriate for the season of the year. All irrigation heads or lines which are broken and flowwater shall be replaced/repaired immediately to prevent the waste of water.

36.9.2Plant material replacement: The Owner shall be responsible for replacing all required plant material which shows dead branching over 75% or more of the normal branching pattern during the time of a normal growing season and repair of irrigation system requirements set herein in perpetuity. Plant materials which die shall be replaced with plant material of similar variety and similar initial size. Upon notification by the City of such replacements, the Owner shall have thirty (30) days tocomply with these requirements.

a. Deferral of Landscape Replacement: The Landscape Administrator may approve a deferral of required plant replacement in accordance with Section 11.3 herein.

36.9.3Plan requirements: Paragraph 36.9.1 above shall be shown on the Landscape Plan andthe Irrigation Plan.

36.10.0Enforcement:

36.10.1Building permit: No building permits for building, paving, grading or constructionshall be issued until a Landscape Plan meeting the requirements of this Ordinance has beenapproved by the Landscape Administrator. Under certain conditions the developer and the Landscape Administrator may negotiate the submittal of a Landscape Plan at some time after the issuance of the original building permit.

36.10.2Certificate of occupancy: All plantings, screening, berms or other requirements of this Ordinance shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.).Any sod intended must be installed, hydromulch areas must be sprayed. Turf establishment is not required prior to issuance of a C.O.

a. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: In any case in which a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (T.C.O.) is issued because of a delay of the required landscape installation, it shall be in accordance with Section 11.3 herein.

36.10.3Deferral of required landscape installation: In any case in which a C.O. is sought or plant replacement is required at a season of the year in which the Landscape Administrator determines that it would be impractical to install plantings as required herein, a deferral of the required plant replacement may be given for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Theapplicant shall be required to provide a letter of credit, or escrow deposit in an amount sufficient to cover the installation of the landscape and irrigation requirements herein, plus a 10% contingency. Such amount shall be evidenced by an itemized bid prepared by a qualified contractor. Upon the failure of the applicant to complete the installation requirements, the Cityshall have the right to draw upon the letter of credit or escrow deposit to complete theinstallation of the requirements herein. Any funds in excess of those required to complete the installation shall be retained by the City to offset administrative costs.

36.11.0Conflicting ordinances. This Ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulativeof all other ordinances of the city; and this Ordinance shall not operate to repeal or affect any of such other ordinances except insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, in which event such conflicting provisions, if any, in such other ordinance or ordinances are hereby repealed.

36.12.0Effective date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.

36.13.0Appendices: It is anticipated that the following appendices will be changed periodically by the Landscape Administrator in response to changes in the administration of this Ordinance. [See App. A-4]

(Ord. No. 2451, 2-18-08)



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