The Stormwater division maintains all the components that comprise the City's Stormwater infrastructure, valued at over $6,094,886. The various components of the system include: 1190 catch basins, 548 manholes, 62 sedimentation-manholes, 197 drywells, 37 miles of pipe and open ditches, and 5 detention ponds. The Division's mission is to maintain the system in a sustainable manner, at the lowest cost to the rate payer.
The Stormwater division must ensure that the work is done in compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. This Division is committed to an ongoing education program for its employees to keep up with the evolving changing technology, rules and regulations.
The Stormwater crew educates the public regarding the importance of good stream, creek, and river stewardship. Under the Clean Water Act, the City of Milwaukie is permitted to manage storm water in a manner that reduces pollution from entering local streams and groundwater to the maximum extent practicable. The division develops, and oversees a Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for replacing or upgrading Stormwater infrastructure.
Number of Employees:
Division Goals:
Typical Work Load:
| Capital FY 2011-2012 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Personnel Services | $418,000 |
| Materials and Services | $294,000 |
| Capital Outlay | $340,000 |
| Transfers | $837,000 |
| Projects for FY 2011-2012 |
|---|
| Stormwater Master Plan |
| Underground Injection Control Decommisioning |
| Underground Injection Control Pretreatments |
| NPDES MS4 Renewal |
| WPCF Permit Implamentation |
Inquiries:
The Stormwater Division welcomes your inquiries. Feel free to contact Ronelle Sears, Supervisor of the Division 503-786-7615 or searsr@ci.milwaukie.or.us
