Submitted by: Ben Simasek
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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Letter to Prince George's County Executive and County Council Regarding Stormwater Management
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Suggested Action:
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I move the Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Prince George's County Executive and County Council regarding stormwater management. The letter should request the eight (8) points detailed in the summary background of this motion.
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Summary Background:
Stormwater runoff from construction sites has been a recurring problem in Hyattsville, with multiple heavy rainfall events in the last few years resulting in muddy water, sediment, and debris flowing into City streets, private properties, and ultimately into the Anacostia River. This pollutes our waterways and burdens the City and residents with cleanup costs. The Hyattsville Environment Committee has discussed this and recommended that the City advocate that the County review and update its regulations, if needed, and take measures to ensure stricter enforcement of county code. The letter should include the following eight (8) points.
1) Review existing County rules and requirements that are intended to prevent soil erosion
and sediment pollution from construction sites within Hyattsville, and other
municipalities, to ensure that they are adequate to protect City infrastructure, waterways,
and private property. This review should consider the following: new technologies and
current industry best practices for erosion control; new technologies and current best
practices for stormwater management on construction sites in urban settings; and
current/projected rainfall patterns given multiple climate change scenarios.
2) Upon findings of the review, update all relevant rules, requirements, and regulations to
prevent erosion and point source sediment/chemical pollution from construction sites. An
update should incorporate scientifically documented/projected ra...
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