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of our groundwater aquifers. It is important to note that DWSMA boundaries are subjective and are created by drawing lines along geographical features such as rivers, streets, section lines, and parcel lines, encompassing the scientifically delineated 10-year capture zone boundaries. The 10-year capture zone boundaries delineate areas in which stormwater that falls on the ground has the ability to infiltrate through the ground to reach the aquifer that the wellhead is located in within 10 years or less. The 10-year capture zone is therefore the more critical and realistic boundary that should be used for limiting infiltration practices to protect the City's wellheads, versus the subjective DWSMA boundary. Timeframe: This case is estimated to conclude in 15 minutes. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: Attached is a draft of staff's proposed amendments to the City's stormwater management codes, permits, plans, and ordinances, as well as a copy of amended Ordinance # 14-09 in strikethrough/underline format. The Public Works Committee considered the proposed amendments on June 17, 2014 and recommended City Council approval. The Environmental Policy Board considered the proposed amendments on August 4, 2014 and also recommended City Council approval. The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on August 7, 2014 regarding this ordinance amendment and received no written or verbal comments, after which the Planning Commission recommended City Council approval. It should be noted that amendments were last made to the Stormwater Pollution Control Ordinance in 2013, and while the amendments are effective they have yet to be codified online through MuniCode. Thus, some numbering differences exist between the attached redlined version and the draft ordinance on MuniCode. However, staff will reconcile the formatting and numbering of the draft ordinance for accuracy; but the content of the amendments will not be affected. Alternatives: Alternative Actions: 1. Motion to Introduce Ordinance #14-09 Amending City Code Chapter 117, Article II, Division 6 (Performance Standards), Subdivision II (Stormwater Pollution Control). This option would add a layer of review and cost to a project. Motion denying introduction of Ordinance # 14-09 at this time. Selecting this action would result in the City's stormwater management codes, permits, plans, and ordinances remaining unchanged, meaning the City would fall out of compliance with our stormwater permits so our regulating agencies, the LRRWMO and MPCA, would begin to deny future stormwater permits for public improvement projects and/or private development projects. Funding Source: Preparation of this Ordinance is being handled as part of regular Staff duties. If the Ordinance is adopted there will be minor costs associated with republishing the modified stormwater management codes, permits, plans, and ordinances. These costs will be paid through the Stormwater Fund. Recommendation: