HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity of Ferguson OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
FOR THE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION
OF POLLUTION IN STORM WATER RUNOFF
FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ...2
Chapter 1 —Program Administration 3
Chapter 2—General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance 5
Chapter 3 —Vehicle/Equipment Repair Maintenance Operations .15
Chapter 4—Vehicle/Equipment Washing 19
Chapter 5 —Facility Repair, Remolding and Construction ...20
Chapter 6—Cleaning and Maintenance of Roadways, Highways, Bridges and
Parking Facilities 24
Chapter 7—Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping 27
Chapter 8 —Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm Sewers
and Inlet Structures ..30
Chapter 9—Operation and Maintenance of Recycling and Composting
Facilities 31
Chapter 10—Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management Projects 32
APPENDICES
Appendix 1-Al: Sixty One Co-Permittes, St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4
Phase II Permit#MO-R040005 .33
Appendix 1-A2: Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 ..34
Appendix 1-A3: Resolution Adopting O&M Program ..37
Appendix 1-A4: Recycling Policy 38
Appendix 1-A5: Green Procurement Policy 40
Appendix 1-A6: City of Ferguson Waste Management Code .44
Appendix 1-A7: Litter Control Ordinance 51
Appendix 1-A8: Nuisance Ordinance for Debris and Yard Waste 53
Appendix 1-A9: Animal Waste Ordinance 55
Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used In This Document ..61
For More Information ..65
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Chapter 1 — Program Administration
A. Introduction
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) issued Phase II Storm Water
Permit MO-R040005 to the City of Ferguson and 60 other co-permittees in St. Louis
County, effective March 10, 2003. The area served by the 61 co-permittees is
collectively known as the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4. One of the minimum
control measures in the permit that must be addressed by the co-permittees includes
pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations. Specifically,
section 4.2.6.1.1 of the permit (Appendix 1-A2) requires each co-permittee to "develop
and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training
component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from
municipal operations.
A Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) for the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4
was developed by the St. Louis Municipalities Phase II Storm Water Planning
Committee in the fall of 2002 and submitted to MDNR as part of the application for the
Phase II permit. As a co-permittee under the state permit the City of Ferguson is bound
by the commitments contained in the Plan. Chapter 14 of that Plan provided for
organization of a municipal work group to develop a model operation and maintenance
program to be adopted by each of the 61 co-permittees.
This document represents the City of Ferguson's adoption of the work group's model
program as applicable and tailored to specifically meet City of Ferguson's needs and
goals. This program impacts all facets of municipal operations. It is the City of
Ferguson's intent to adhere to the policies and procedures stated herein in order to
prevent pollution, to safeguard the environment for the health and benefit of all
Ferguson employees, residents and visitors and to serve as a model for the entire
regulated area. Where the municipal operations described in this manual are contracted,
rather than performed by municipal employees, the best management practices (BMPs)
will be imposed to the maximum extent practicable on the contractor through
purchasing or contract mechanisms by including BMPs in the scope of
local/state/federal environmental permits. This program has been adopted on
June 26, 2007. Resolution #2007-23.
B. Organization of Manual:
The SWMP prepared for St. Louis County by the Planning Committee contains a
detailed listing of BMP elements that were to be considered when developing a model
operation and maintenance program for the 61 co-permittees. The Planning Committee
placed these elements into nine major categories of municipal operations/activities.
Based on its size and the nature of its municipal services each co-permittee may have
activities in only some or in all nine categories. For consistency within the Plan area,
each of the nine categories is addressed in the following Chapters 2 through 10. A
statement of non-applicability is contained in those chapters where the City of Ferguson
is not engaged in the subject activity.
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C. Administration
The responsible party for administration of the operation and maintenance (O&M)
program is the Municipal Services Manager. This person is responsible for ensuring the
program is kept up to date, and that employees are trained on the procedures
implementing the program.
The City of Ferguson will train all staff associated with activities that can impact
pollution in storm water runoff. Each chapter will identify employees who should be
subject to training on the particular chapter. Employees will receive general storm
water pollution prevention training provided by the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources, Environmental Assistance Office or others. Upon implementation of
specific procedures, management will review the new procedures that incorporate storm
water BMPs, proper waste management and applicable NPDES permit requirements
with all employees affected. New employees will be trained on applicable procedures
within the first three months of employment. Contractors working for the municipality
and implementing BMPs for municipal work, as described in Section A., must train
their employees on applicable BMPs before work begins. To maintain proficiency, a
schedule of periodic retraining will be implemented, or provisions made for an
employee awareness campaign to ensure employees remain aware of the BMP's and
proper waste management.
Records documenting the training of employees and contractors must be maintained in
a file located at the Municipal Service Garage facility.
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Chapter 2 — General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance
A. Description of Activities
Municipal Operations include a variety of activities conducted to maintain City owned
property and facilities. This chapter will cover those activities that are not specifically
covered in the other chapters of this document. This chapter covers custodial and building
maintenance activities, materials management and storage, safe material substitutions,
spill plans, establishment of general O&M procedures, scheduling, record keeping and
housekeeping practices in general.
This chapter also covers general municipal housekeeping issues, which include illegal
dumping, littering, pet wastes, trash storage, and recycling.
B. Locations:
1. Public Works Facility—901 Ferguson Avenue. This facility houses the
Street Maintenance Division, Parks Maintenance Division and the Fleet Maintenance
Division of the Public Works Department. The facility is situated on approximately 6
acres. It contains a two (2) story main building, a covered equipment storage building
and combined bulk storage salt bins, with a capacity of 2,600 tons of salt and a
combined area of approximately 40,500 square feet. The main building has eight (8)
vehicle work bays, an enclosed vehicle wash bay, administrative offices, lunchroom,
shower/locker facilities, sign shop, forestry shop, carpentry shop and an 8,400 square
foot equipment and vehicle parking garage. Our second floor has a combined area of
3920 square feet. Six (6) separate rooms are designated storage rooms. RM#1 —City
of Ferguson Record Archives, RM #2 —Community Activity Storage, RM#3 —
Holiday Decorations/Supplies, RM#4 —Cleaning Chemicals and Supplies and
Outdoor Playground Equipment Parts, RM#5 - Electrical/Plumbing Supplies,
RM#6—Automotive Parts and Accessories. This totally paved and fenced complex
covers approximately 3.2 acres. A paved parking lot is provided for visitors and
employees. All equipment associated with street and park maintenance activities are
either stored within the covered equipment storage building, or on the paved yard
storage area. All materials utilized in performing street and park maintenance is either
stored within the main building or within the covered bulk storage bin. The Fleet
Maintenance Division maintains the entire City fleet, including Police and Fire
vehicles. The Public Works Facility typically operates from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. The hours vary during emergency operations such as snow
removal and special city events. A total of 22 employees report to this facility.
2. Forestwood City Sports Complex - 825 Ferguson Avenue. This 21 acre facility
consists of 5 baseball/softball fields, 2 soccer fields, 8 tennis courts, handball courts
and basketball court. This facility also maintains a lighted 1/2 mile paved
jogging/skating path, exercise area and playground. In addition this complex contains
a 3060 square foot building which houses the Sport Complex field maintenance
vehicles, tools and field conditioners. All materials used in the maintenance of our
Sports Complex are stored in this building. A paved parking lot is provided for all
residents and visitors to this complex. With the exception of the winter months, this
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facility operates seven (7) days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. During the MS()
winter the facility operates seven (7) days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3. City Hall - Public Works Department—Firehouse I— 110 Church St.
This facility is situated on 1.5 acres, with a building size of approximately 15,950
square feet. This connected building houses all three of the above listed departments.
A paved parking lot is provided for visitors/employees, and all city Code Inspection
vehicles. All Fire Department Emergency vehicles are parked inside an enclosed
building structure. All building maintenance equipment and supplies are stored at our
901 building complex. A total of 43 employees including our Fire Department
personnel report to this facility.
4. Police Department- 222 S. Florissant Ave. This facility is situated on 1.2
acres, with a building size of approximately 15,100 square feet. The Police
Department occupies the entire building. A paved parking lot is provided
for all employees/visitors and police vehicles. All building maintenance
equipment and supplies are stored at our 901 building complex, police
vehicles are also serviced at this facility. A total of 80 employees report
to this facility.
5. January Wabash Park & Splash Aquatic Park—501 N. Florissant Rd.
This 24 acre facility is home to the City's Family Aquatic Park. This park
also contains a 5000 square foot Park's and Recreation Administrative
Building. The park also includes paved parking lots, playground,
covered pavilions, 3/ mile walking trail and a 5.5 acre stocked lake w/light house. We
also have a 1936 square foot storage building located on this property. A total of 10
employees report to this facility.
6. Firehouse II— 10701 W.Florissant. This two story 6,250 square foot facility houses
the City of Ferguson's Firehouse II. A paved parking lot is provided for employees
and visitors. All building maintenance equipment is stored at our 901 building
complex. All cleaning supplies are stored in the maintenance storeroom, located on
the lower level. A total of 9 employees report to this facility.
C. Responsible Parties
1. City Hall - The City Manager has authority over City Hall. The building is actively
managed by the Public Works Director.
City Manager: John Shaw (314) 524-5151
Public Works Director: Terry O'Neil (314) 524-4721
2. Public Works Facility—The Public Works Director has authority over the Public
Works Facility. This facility is actively managed by the Municipal Services Manager.
Public Works Director: Terry O'Neil (314) 524-4721
Municipal Services Manager: Ed Giancola(314) 524-4724
Mechanic Supervisor: (314) 524-4736
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3. Forestwood City Sports Complex—The Recreation Director has authority over
the Athletic Complex. The complex is actively managed by the Municipal Services
Manager.
Parks & Recreation Director: Dave Smith (314) 524-5070
Municipal Services Manager: Ed Giancola(314) 524-4724
4. Police Department—The Public Safety Director has authority over the
Police Department. This facility is managed by Captain Henke Building
Administrator.
Public Safety Director: Chief Tom Moonier(314) 524-5260
Building Administation: Captain Henke
Municipal Services Manager: Ed Giancola(314) 524-4724
5. January Wabash Park & Splash Aquatic Park—The Recreation Director has
authority over this facility. The facility is actively managed by the Recreation
Director.
Parks & Recreation Director: Dave Smith (314) 524-5070
Municipal Services Manager: Ed Giancola(314) 524-4724
6. Firehouse II—The Assistant Chief has authority over this facility. The
facility is actively managed by the On Duty Fire Captain.
Assistant Chief—Steve Rosenthal
Fire Captain—On Duty
Municipal Services Manager: Ed Giancola(314) 524-4724
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition,storage and usage
1. Public Works Facility: Materials/supply needs are determined by the Municipal
Services Manager and the Mechanic Supervisor. Materials/Supplies used in
vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair operations are listed in Chapter 3.
Materials/supplies used in roadway maintenance are listed in Chapter 6.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning 50 Gallons 1 Year 2nd Floor Room#4
Supplies Various Cust.Closets
Aerosol Cans Only Amount Needed 3 Months 2'd Floor Room#4
Various Cust.Closets
Gasoline 10 Gallons (Mowers) 3 Months Mowing Storage Room
Latex Paint 200 Gallons (striping) 1 Year Sign Shop
Latex Paint 25 Gallons (gen. purp.) 1 Year Paint Shop (new)
Oil Based Paint 10 Gallons (gen. purp.) 1 Year Paint Shop (new)
Paint Thinner 5 Gallons 1 Year Paint Shop (new)
Fluorescent Lamps 12 Cases (360 Units) 6 Months 2"d Floor Room#5
Mercury Vapor 75 Pcs. 2 Years 2"d Floor Room#5
Lamps
Sodium Vapor 75 Pcs. 2 Years 2nd Floor Room#5
Lamps
Light Ballasts 50 Units 3 Years 2nd Floor Room#5
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7. City Sports Complex: Materials/supply needs are determined by the Municipal M.SD
Services Manager. Materials/supplies used in field maintenance are listed in
Chapter 7.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning 10 Gallons 1 year Sports Complex Maint.
Supplies Bldg. Custodial Closet
Field Soil 4 Pallets / 8000 lbs 6 months Sports Complex
Conditioner Maintenance Bldg.
Field Rapid Dry 4 Pallets / 8000 lbs 6 months Sports Complex
Maintenance Bldg.
Field Line Chalk 2 Pallets /4000 lbs 6 months Sports Complex
Maintenance Bldg.
8. City Hall: Material/supply needs are determined by the contracted Janitorial
Company. Material/supply needs for Firehouse I are determined by the Supply
Officer.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning 5 Gallons 6 Months City Hall
Supplies Custodial Closet
Various Cleaning 10 Gallons 1 Year Firehouse I Storeroom
Supplies
9. Police Station: Material/supply needs are determined by the Municipal Services
Manager. All Janitorial Needs are determined by the Contracted Janitorial Service.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Fluorescent 1 Case—(30 Units) 3 Months Lower Level—Boiler
Lamps Room Storage
Mercury/Sodium 6 Units 1 Year Lower Level—Boiler
Vapor Lamps Room Storage
Light Ballasts 6 Units 1 Year Lower Level—Boiler
Room Storage
Various Cleaning 10 Gallons 1 Year Main Level Custodial
Supplies Store Room
10. January' Wabash Park & Splash Aquatic Park: Materials / supplies needs for
January Wabash Park are determined by the Municipal Services Manager. Materials /
supplies needs for Splash Aquatic Park are determined by the Recreation Supervisor.
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Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning 10 Gallons 1 Year ls`Floor Store Room
Supplies
Liquid Chlorine 800 Gallons 3 week Basement Pool Storage
Muratic Acid 50 Gallons 1 Year Basement Pool Storage
11. Firehouse II: Maintenance materials are determined by the Municipal Services
Manager. Supply needs are determined by the Supply Captain on Duty.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning 10 Gallons 1 Year ls`Floor Store Room
Supplies
Fluorescent 1 Case—(30 Units) 3 Months Lower Level—Boiler
Lamps Room Storage
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling
1. Public Works Facility: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from
custodial operations. Waste from Building and Office maintenance activities plus
waste from Park Maintenance and Street Maintenance are also included in this list.
Additional waste generated from vehicle maintenance activities is included in
Chapters 3 and 6 of this document
Maximum Storage Method
Waste Storage Location Of Contractor Frequency
Capacity Disposal
Standard Office 20 cu. Yd Fenced/Concreted Landfill Waste Twice A
Waste area inside of the Week Or
Dumpster Public works Hauler
Compound More
Custodial Dump in
waste, water N/A N/A drain to N/A Daily
based cleaners. sewr"
se weer
Landfill
Lamp Ballasts Box Maintenance (If PCBs, Waste Quarterly
Shop with Hauler
approval)
Lamps, Hazardous
(fluorescent, Box Maintenance Recycle Material Quarterly
mercury/sodium Shop Hauler .
vapor
Lamp(Green Tip Box Dumpster Waste Hauler Twice
Fluorescent) Landfill Weekly
Computers Box Storage Recycle Reuse or
Monitors CPUs BuildingHazardous As Needed
Material
Hauler
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Oil Based Maintenance Energy Hazardous
Paints/ Drum Shop Recovery Waste Quarterly
Thinners Vendor
Organic Maintenance Energy Hazardous
Solvents Drum Shop Recovery Waste Quarterly
i Vendor
2. City Sports Complex: Standard waste is generated from Field Maintenance
Building, concession stands and sports fields.
Maximum Storage Method
Waste Storage Location Of Contractor Frequency
Capacity ; Disposal
Standard Throughout
Waste 500 Gallon Sports Landfill Waste Twice A Week
Complex Hauler Or As Needed
Custodial
Waste,
Mop N/A N/A Dr
m n Dump
in N/A Daily
Buckets, Sanitary
Paper Sewer
Towels
3. City Hall — Public Works Department — Firehouse I: Standard office waste is
generated from all three (3) Departments, along with waste from custodial operations.
Maximum Storage Method
Waste Storage Location Of Contractor Frequenc
Capacity Disposal y
Standard 1 — 15 yd. Fenced area
Office Dumpster located on back Landfill Waste Weekly
Waste parking lot Hauler
White Paper 1- 90 Outside Main Recycling
and Container Building Recycle Company Weekly
Cardboard
Custodial Dump in
Waste,Mop N/A N/A Drain to N/A Daily
Buckets, Sanitary
Paper Sewer
Towels
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4. Police Station: Standard office waste is generated from this facility.
Maximum Storage Method
Waste Storage Location Of Contractor Frequency
Capacity Disposal
Standard 1 — 15 yd. Fenced area
Office Dumpster located on back Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
Waste parking lot
Custodial Dump in
Waste,Mop N/A N/A Drain to N/A Daily
Buckets, Sanitary
Paper Towels Sewer
5. January Wabash Park & Splash Aquatic Park: Standard waste is generated
from this facility.
Maximum Storage Method
Waste Storage Location Of Contractor Frequency
Capacity Disposal
Fenced area
Standard 1 — 15 yd. located lower Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
Office Dumpster level pool
Waste maintenance
entry door
Custodial Dump in
Waste, N/A N/A Drain to N/A Daily
Mop Sanitary
Buckets, Sewer
Paper
Towels
Backwash
Water from N/A N/A Discharge Pool Weekly
Swimming to Sanitary Employees
Pool Sewer
6. Firehouse II: Standard office waste is generated from this facility, along with
waste from custodial operations.
Maximum Storage Method Of
Waste Storage Location Disposal Contractor Frequency
Capacity
Outside Main
Standard 2—90 Gal. Firehouse Landfill Waste Weekly
Office Waste Containers Vehicle Hauler
Entrance
Custodial Dump in Drain
Waste,Mop N/A N/A to Sanitary N/A Daily
Buckets, Sewer
Paper
Towels
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F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
FACILITIES
• Pool drainage and filter backwash water from chlorinated swimming pools and fountains
must be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Other chlorinated water from water
line or tank disinfection must also be directed to the sanitary sewer.
• Any discharge to surface water of pool or backwash water from pools and ponds must be
dechlorinated prior to discharging into storm sewer system under the conditions of an
NPDES permit obtained by the facility. The NPDES permit requires ceasing chlorination
7 days prior to discharge or using chemical dechlorination. These discharges to surface
water must be approved under local building codes, and not create a nuisance to
adjoining property.
• Avoid using copper or silver-containing algaecides in pools, fountains and ponds.
• Maintain site plumbing plans showing sanitary and storm sewer connections. Ensure
wastewater is discharged only to the sanitary sewer, and storm water to the storm sewer.
Label storm drain inlets to ensure they are used only for storm water drainage.
• Reduce the risk of West Nile Virus by reducing stagnant water (mosquito breeding
grounds) caused by cans, containers and tires present in liter and junk piles. Keeping
storm water drainage gutters and drains clean will also reduce conditions suitable for
mosquito breeding.
• Minimize the use of herbicides through an integrated Pest Management Program for
weed control. With turf grass, prevention of weed infestation begins with practices to
promote healthy grass through proper planting, watering, fertilizing, moving, aerification,
and thatch control.
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
• Provide for the proper disposal of all wastes generated or collected in the course of
municipal operations, in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Inspect facilities for litter on a regular basis, and clean up as needed.
• Keep trash container lids closed to keep rain out. Do not dispose of liquid waste in the
trash container.
• Ensure that the collection frequency of trash containers is appropriate to avoid overflows.
• Outdoor material stockpiles at both permanent locations and at job sites should be
covered to protect from rainfall and prevent contamination of storm water runoff.
• Petroleum products, fuels, chemicals, hazardous and toxic materials, and all wastes
should be properly labeled to ensure appropriate handling and disposal.
• Petroleum products, fuels, chemicals, hazardous and toxic materials, and all wastes
should be stored and handled with appropriate safeguards to prevent contamination of
storm water from drips and spillage from the transfer of materials ( for example, cover
storage containers, use collection trays for drips, maintain spill kits and floor drain plugs
to contain spills, etc.) Liquid containers should be stored under rood; or if outdoors',
containers should be kept clean and sealed watertight.
• Prevent spills of hazardous materials by selecting storage areas that avoid traffic to
minimize accidental contact, and select areas that are away from storm drain inlets and
streams to minimize the impact of a spill. Storage areas should be kept clean and
organized.
• Contain and clean up spills immediately. Ensure employees are familiar with spill
response procedures and the location of spill kits to enable them to stop the spills at the
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source and contain the spilled material. With training on employees, however, significant
spills will require evacuation and contacting emergency responders.
• Keep material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemicals onsite for information on
reportable spill quantities, proper handling, and health and safety issues.
• Maintain and post a list of emergency contact numbers for spill reporting and spill clean-
up contractor response, including ; Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) —
(573) 634-2436, National Response Center — (800) 424-8802, and for releases to the
sewer, (MSD) — (314) 768-6260. Reportable quantities (RQ) for chemicals are listed on
the MSDS, and petroleum RQs include; any amount released to a storm sewer or
waterway causing a sheen, 25 gallons from an underground tank, and 50 gallons from all
other sources.
• Prepare for appropriately handling the clean up of the spilled material and disposal of
waste. Do not hose down spills to the storm sewer system. Clean up spills with dry
methods, using absorbent to pickup fluids.
• Spill response plans are recommended for all areas of municipal operations. Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans are required to meet regulatory
criteria in 40 CFR 112 for sites with a storage capacity over 660 gallons of oil in one
container or 1,320 gallons on site.
• Establish at all municipal facilities materials management and inventory controls to
include the proper identification of hazardous and non-hazardous substances, and proper
labeling of all containers.
• Regular inspections and inventory of material storage and use areas should be performed
to ensure BMPs are being used.
COMMUNITY
• Develop/Enforce ordinances for waste containers which regulate size, type, covers and
water tightness for residential.
• Develop/Enforce ordinances against illegal dumping, littering and improper yard waste
disposal, providing for corrective action, enforcement and penalties.
• Develop/Enforce ordinances requiring pet owners, property owners, and animal boarding
facilities to clean up wastes from their pets and other animals.
• Provide signage in parks and other public areas frequented by pet walkers to promote the
proper disposal of pet waste and notify the public of ordinance requirements.
• Provide recycling and yard waste services for residential waste.
• Provide sufficient numbers of appropriately-sized waste receptacles at municipal
facilities and in public areas with regularly scheduled servicing, collection and disposal.
• Educate citizens on trash and pet waste issues to promote compliance with ordinances
using available methods such as resident newsletters, brochures, interne sites, storm
drain marking projects, etc.
• Promote and assist in neighborhood and stream clean-up activities.
• Develop/Enforce municipal ordinances against illegal discharges to storm water from
sources such as failing septic tanks, septic tanks discharging to storm water, etc.
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O&M PROGRAM
• Establish standard operation and maintenance procedures, maintenance schedules and
long term inspection procedures in accordance with this program manual with emphasis
on safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable laws and good environmental
stewardship.
• General housekeeping inspections of facilities and storage areas should be performed
once a month and records kept of the inspections.
• Develop record keeping procedures that effectively track implementation of program
elements and that provide the information necessary to meet the reporting requirements
of the MS4 permit.
G. NPDES Permit status:
• Applicable MDNR general storm water permits must be obtained if the City Of Ferguson
engages in the following activities described by the following categories:
• Swimming pools (G76) — Discharges of filter backwash and pool drainage from
swimming pools and lined ponds.
Annual Operating Permit for January Wabash Pool
#MO-G760064 Paid 6-1-05
H. Training:
All employees involved in maintenance operations, construction, purchasing, facility or site
design:or building or facility management will be trained on this chapter, including the
following Departments and work units:
• Vehicle Maintenance Department- mechanics, street & parks department employees
and management.
• Public Works Department- street, parks, forestry employees and management.
All municipal employees trained in the above 2 areas will also be trained in pollution
prevention techniques. This training will include in-house training.
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Chapter 3 — Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations
A. Description of Activities
Fleet maintenance facilities are responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment and
vehicles ranging from chain saws and light vehicles to fire trucks, loaders and tandem dump
trucks. Preventive maintenance or PM's include oil and filter changes, tune ups and tire
rotations. Repairs include major engine and transmission replacement; brake, suspension or
axle repair, and welding work. There is a fueling site at this facility for all city police, fire
and public works vehicles. Outside contractors perform services such as glass repair or
replacement and most body work.
B. Location
The City of Ferguson's garage is located at 901 Ferguson Ave. It is responsible for
approximately 175 pcs. of equipment. This location has one welding area and 8 (eight) work
bays. One of the work bays have an above ground lift, one has a below grade pit. The
materials and supplies used at this facility are all stored inside. We have no satellite garages.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Municipal Services Manager oversees all aspects of fleet administration and operations.
The Mechanic Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the garage. The
garage has one Mechanic Supervisor and one mechanic.
D. Materials/Supply acquisition,storage and usage:
Materials / supplies for this location are ordered through this garage and stored at this
location. The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand.
Maximum Quantity
Material Kept On Hand For Use Within Storage Location
Mobil 1 15w50 12 qts. 1 Year Parts Room
15w30 Oil 300 Gallons 6 Months Bulk Container+
++ Underground fuel tanks meet all 1998 UST standards and are insured by UST Insurance
Fund.
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
All locations: Waste generated by operations of all city locations is as follows:
Maximum
Waste Storage Storage Method of Contractor Frequency
Capacity Location Disposal
Used Motor Oil, In ground Licensed Oil
Hydraulic and 1000 Gallons Tank Recycled Recycler Quarterly
Trans.Fluid
Used Oil Filters Drain 24 Crushed and put Trash Hauler As Generated
Hours in Trash Can
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Maximum
Waste Storage Storage Method of Contractor Frequency
Capacity Location Disposal
Recycle or
Used Antifreeze 55 gal.drum Engine Bay Sewer if As Generated
approved by
MSD
Worn Brake 55 gal drum Engine Bay Returned for Parts Vendor As Needed
Pads/Shoes Recycling
Equipment. Shop on Spill Returned for Battery
Batteries(Lead 10 Container Recycling Vendor As Needed
Acid&NiCad
35,Unless Covered Tire Vendor
Tires Meeting Rules Storage Area Tire Shredder Permitted As Needed
in 10 CSR 80 Waste Hauler
Scrap Metal 600 lbs. 901 Facility Recycled Metal As Needed
Recycler
Shop Towels N/A Shop Cleaning Service Vendor As Needed
Organic Solvent 30 gallons No Smoking Energy Recovery Hazardous Quarterly or As
for Parts Area Or Recycling Waste Vendor Needed
Cleaning
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
OPERATIONS
• Institute a preventive maintenance program to minimize fluid leaks and equipment
failures. Inspect vehicles and equipment frequently for leaks, collecting leaks with pans
or absorbent and repairing leaks.
• All routine vehicle maintenance and repairs at Ferguson's facilities are performed
indoors. On occasion and when necessary, outside maintenance work will be performed
in a paved area with provisions made to contain and clean up all drips and spills.
• Use non-hazardous, environmentally safe products when possible. Avoid use of
chlorinated organic solvents.
• Use environmentally safe detergents instead of caustic cleaning solutions.
• Flammable liquids are kept in a vented fire-rated room.
• All supply material and waste containers are marked clearly and properly to identify the
contents.
• Keep material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemicals onsite for information on
reportable spill quantities, proper handling and health and safety.
• All supply material and waste containers are stored under cover to prevent contact with
rainfall; or when uncovered, containers are clean and sealed.
• • Tops of containers have absorbent mats and are free of standing liquid, and stored
containers are kept closed.
• Waste oils, filters, antifreeze, and other wastes are collected in designated, labeled
containers and recycled to the maximum extent practicable.
• Wheel weights are kept in a container marked "scrap lead".
• Records of waste pick-ups are logged and maintained in file.
• Drain pans are labeled for specific types of fluid. Use pans under vehicles and equipment
with fluid leaks. Always use drip pans when making and breaking connections.
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• Used oil filters should be gravity drained for 24 hours with the anti-drain back valve or
filter dome punctured to facilitate the draining process. Crushing the oil filter and
recycling is preferred.
• Batteries, waste oil, etc. having spill/leak potential are stored indoors and are in
secondary containment, when possible.
• Neutralizer and absorbent are kept by both new and used batteries.
• All floors are clean of oil and grease.
• Immediately clean up all spills of chemicals or vehicle fluids using dry methods
(absorbents), minimizing the use of water whenever possible.
• Vehicle operators should be instructed to remain with the vehicle during fueling, and not
to top-off the fuel tank to avoid overflows and spills.
• For painting activities outdoors, use a tarp enclosure to contain material. Collect and
dispose of paint chips for non-lead based paints, or evaluate lead based paint for
hazardous waste disposal.
• Keep the facility and surrounding area clear of litter.
SPILL PREVENTION
• Spill control plans should be in place with procedures for proper spill response to
minimize environmental impacts. SPCC plans must meet regulatory criteria in 40 CFR
112 sites with a storage capacity over 660 gallons of oil in one container or 1.320 gallons
on site.
• Procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations should be developed to prevent
overfilling and spills.
• In areas where spills could occur, such as fueling and loading areas, keep spill kits with
absorbent materials nearby and display signage indicating the location of those spill kits.
Storm drain plugs or covers are recommended to prevent the flow of spilled material
from entering the storm drain.
• For fueling areas, post signs that state "no topping off'.
• Regularly inspect all tanks and containers to ensue physical integrity.
• Maintain equipment to ensure the proper operation of automatic shutoff devices on
pumps and, overfill projection and spill buckets on tanks.
• Emergency phone numbers are clearly posted in the shop and near material storage areas.
FACILITY
• All floors in work areas are sloped to floor drains that are connected to an MSD approved
sediment/oil trap prior to discharge into the sanitary sewer system. Trap is pumped out
quarterly, or as needed.
• A site-plumbing schematic showing all drains, traps, and shut offs for utilities should be
posted in shop. Employees should be made aware of sanitary and storm sewers to ensure
all wastewater are discharged to the sanitary sewer.
• Storm drain/inlets can be labeled to help protect from improper usage.
• All above ground storage tanks have secondary containment in accordance with SPCC
requirements and are covered with a roof. If containment is not roofed, inspect
accumulated rain water for contamination prior to discharge.
• Fueling areas are recommended to be designed with a roof to prevent contact with storm
water. The area should be graded and sloped to direct storm water runoff away from the
site and to prevent runoff from flowing over the fueling area.
• Storm water treatment devices can be used to treat runoff from fueling areas.
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• "No Smoking" signs are posted in the shop, and near hazardous waste and flammable
material storage areas. Verify that fire extinguishers are charged and inspected yearly.
G. Training
• Training on storm water BMP's will be provided to mechanics, material handlers,
equipment operators, and management staff working at the facilities identified in Section
B. All employees will be provided safety training, and training on written procedures
pertaining to general housekeeping. Implement monthly safety meetings to include
environmental training and HAZMAT training.
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Chapter 4 — Vehicle/Equipment Washing
A. Description of Activities:
The City of Ferguson will wash vehicles and equipment at wash bay facilities designed
according to this chapter.
B. Location
The City of Ferguson's wash facility is located at the Municipal Services Garage located at
901 Ferguson Ave.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Municipal Services Manager,Ed Giancola and the Mechanic Supervisor, Dave Jenkins
are responsible for ensuring that vehicles washed on Ferguson's property is done in the
locations specified in Section B.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
The wash soap to be used is BLUE LINE GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANER A
NON-PHOSPHATE,BIODEGRAADEABLE DETERGENT)
E. Wash Bay Design and Waste Disposal:
Wash water from vehicle and equipment washing must be disposed of in the MSD sanitary
sewer, with pretreatment using a sediment/oil trap must be pumped out and properly
disposed of, such as at a wastewater treatment plant by an MSD approved waste hauler.
If floating oils and grease accumulate in the sediment/oil trap, the contents must be disposed
by a permitted waste hauler at a Commercial facility able to handle oil waste.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP's):
• Wash bay facilities are designed to collect wash water, pre treat with a sediment/oil trap,
and discharge to the sanitary sewer system. The trap must be pumped quarterly, or as
needed.
• Wash bays are covered and wash area curbed or otherwise drained to prevent storm water
runoff from discharging to the sanitary system.
G. Training
Employees responsible for operating a fleet vehicles and equipment will be made aware of
BMP's regarding washing, and the proper, designated locations for washing.
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Chapter 5 — Facility Repair, Remolding and Construction
A. Description of Activities:
On an as needed basis, city personnel perform minor renovations,/repairs and small capital
improvements on city facilities, such as erecting or removing wall and petitions, replacing
doors and windows, and painting etc. Major projects are typically contracted out to
commercial firms specializing in the type of work required.
B. Locations:
The Municipal Service Garage contains a shop and material storage areas for facility repair,
remolding and construction, city employees are involved in these activities. Repair,
remodeling, construction and capital improvements are periodically performed on all types of
municipal facilities.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Municipal Services Manager is the responsible party that will insure that all repairs,
remodeling and construction will be preformed without subjecting the storm water system to
any new contaminants. The Municipal Services Manager is also responsible for the
construction practices of the contractors that work on municipal facilitates.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition,storage and usage:
Varies with nature of job. Materials are purchased on an as-needed basis and in quantities
expected to be completely consumed in the process of completing the project. Materials used
for every project will vary. The majority of materials are purchased on a project basis and are
consumed during that project. Materials should be stored indoors or under cover so they are
protected from rainfall and runoff. All unused portions of materials should be properly
secured to prevent loss, such as bagged cement, etc. Tarps should be used on the ground to
collect fallen debris and other spilled material. Waste should be cleaned up on a daily basis
and properly disposed of as noted below in section "E". Routinely stocked materials arte
identified in the following table.
Material Maximum Quantity Kept Storage Location
Onsite
Lumber—All Types 500 Linear Board Feet Indoor Warehouse
Concrete 50 lb. 2000 lbs. Indoor Warehouse
Sand 50 lb. 500 lbs. Indoor Warehouse
Dirt 2 Tons Outdoor- Covered
Rock 2 Tons Outdoor- Covered
Latex Paint 25 Gallons Indoor Warehouse
Latex Paint Street 200 Gallons Indoor Warehouse
Oil Based Paint 25 gallons Indoor Warehouse
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E. Waste Generation,storage,disposal,and recycling:
Waste generation varies with the nature of the job. Typically, wastes consist of small
amounts of lumber cut-offs, wallboard scraps, empty paint cans, etc. Order and mix only the
amount of materials necessary for the work to be completed. Dispose of all waste properly,
recycle whenever possible. Never bury waste material or leave material in the street, gutter or
near a creek or streambed that would allow the material to enter the storm water system.
Such materials are disposed in the municipal garage dumpster for pick-up by the city
contracted waste hauler. Listed below are the disposal methods for various types of materials
that are generated from facility repairs and remodeling:
Waste Storage Methods of Contractors
Requirements Disposal
Lumber,Drywall,Siding, Dumpster Sanitary Landfill Contracted Waste Hauler
Roof Shingles,Insulation
Fluorescent,Sodium . Closed,Labeled Recycling as Universal
Vapor,Mercury Vapor Container Waste Contracted Waste Hauler
Lamps
Fluorescent Green Tip Dumpster Sanitary Landfill Contracted Waste Hauler
Lamps
Fluorescent Light Closed,Labeled Recycling or Landfill(if Contracted Waste Hauler
Ballasts Container PCB's,with approval)
Asbestos Containing To be managed only by Special Waste
Materials(tile,insulation, certified personnel. Landfill Contracted Waste Hauler
roof materials)
Latex Paint Waste Closed Container Energy Recovery or Waste Hauler or MSD
Sanitary Sewer
Oil Based Paint Waste Closed,Labeled Energy Recovery or Contracted Waste Hauler
Container Hazardous Waste
General Trash Dumpster Sanitary Landfill Contracted Waste Hauler
Steel,Iron,Copper Designated Outdoor Site Recycle Local Scrap Metal
Carpet Dumpster Sanitary Landfill Contracted Waste Hauler
Leaks, drips, or spills should be cleaned up immediately. Clean up using "dry" methods,
absorbent materials or rags, or remove the contaminated soil or material. Clean up Of
equipment is to be performed in designated areas. Never clean up concrete equipment or
paint brushed and allow the washout into the street, storm drains, drainage ditches, or
streams.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
FACILITY DESIGN
• Consider designing facilities for"Low Impact Development" to reduce the volume and
rate of storm water runoff from impervious areas to improve water quality. Refer to
information on Low Impact Development from EPA's web site at;
• HTTP://www.epa.gov/owowwtrl/NPS/lid/lidlit.html for more information about Low
Impact Development methods.
• In designing storm water drainage facilities,use the following BMP's, in accordance with
drainage: wet detention ponds, wetlands, structural filter systems, grass swales,
vegetative filter strips, and riparian buffers along streams. MSD's design regulations are
contained in the "Rules and Regulations and Engineering Design Requirements for
Sanitary Sewage and Stromwater Drainage Facilities". Fact sheets on storm water
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management practices are available from the Strom Water Manager's Resource Center at
the following web site: http://www.stormwatercenter.net
• Carefully design and install plumbing and storm water systems to code, eliminating cross
connections between sanitary and storm drain systems.
• Design material storage and handling areas to avoid rain and storm water runoff
contacting stored material.
• Design landscaping that uses native vegetation to reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizer
and pesticide.
LAND DISTURBANCE
• Comply with St. Louis County or municipal land disturbance ordinances and programs
implemented under the St. Louis County Phase II Storm Water Management Plan. For
projects less than the land disturbance program thresholds, prevent erosion of soil from
bare ground at he site by employing erosion and sediment control BMP's such as: soil
stabilization with mulch or seeding, settling basins, sediment traps, vegetated buffer
strips, and silt fencing for perimeter controls. For details concerning these BMP's, see the
SWPPP link on the following web page: www.stlouisco.com/plan/land disturbance.html
• All construction job maintenance activities that excavate in or discharge any dredge or
fill material into a"water of the United States" requires a Corps of Engineers 404 permit
and a rivers, lakes, pond and wetlands. See Appendix 5-F1 for a summary of permit
requirements.
CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING
• In accordance with city purchasing policies as stated in Chapter 1 and 2, every effort is
made to purchase materials that are manufactured with recycled materials.
• Properly store materials as far away from storm inlets and streams as practical, and cover
stored materials to avoid storm water impacts.
• Recycle or properly dispose of wastes, as indicated in Section E.
• Never clean out or wash out paint or concrete mixers in the street or near a gutter, storm
drain or stream.
• Small quantities of inert demolition wastes and construction scraps are disposed in the
municipal garage dumpster. If larger quantities are generated, arrangements are made
with city contracted hauler for a special pick-up.
• Keep work sites clean, pickup trash that can be wind blown daily.
• Utilize certified inspectors to inspect floor tile, ceiling tile, fire-proof barriers and doors,
roofing material and insulating materials for asbestos content prior to demolition.
• Utilize certified inspectors to inspect for lead based paint on structures older than 1978,
Use only state certified removal contractors for lead based paint abatement.
• When scraping or washing to remove non-lead based paint, collect paint chips in a tarp
for proper disposal. Use water-based paint instead of oil-based paint whenever possible.
• Ensure that facility plumbing connects all sanitary wastewater discharges to the sanitary
sewer, and that storm water is sent to the storm sewer system.
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G. Training
■ All employees involved in facility construction, facility repair and remodeling activities
will be trained on the BMP's presented in this chapter. Personnel should be trained in the
items noted below:
General Housekeeping
Material storage, cleanup, and disposal
Material reuse and recycling
Equipment cleanup
Land disturbance erosion control
Reduction of material for disposal through storage, reuse, or recycling can greatly reduce
material and disposal costs, long term liability, preserve environmental quality, improve
workplace.
Safety and provide a positive public image.
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Chapter 6 — Cleaning and Maintenance of Roadways, Highways, Bridges and
Parking Facilities
A. Description of Activities:
The City of Ferguson is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance approximately 65
miles of roadways, highways, and parking facilities within the city's boundaries. Activities
include, but may not be limited to, concrete street slab replacement, asphalt overlay, street
sweeping, flushing, applying surface seals, cold patching, snow removal, and emergency
response to spills and accidents.
Street sweeping operations normally involve self-contained and powered collection devices,
utilizing belt conveyors or vacuum systems. This work may be performed on a scheduled
basis, or when requested, and is usually conducted on roads with curbs where debris can
accumulate in the gutter line.
Patching operations involve the preparation of potholes and the fill of either hot mix or cold
patching material.
The City of Ferguson plows and salts the roadways under our maintenance jurisdiction
during winter snow events. Typically, 200 to 400 pounds of salt per lane mile is used to de-
ice the pavement. Other chemicals, such as calcium chloride, are used when prevailing
temperatures fall below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
We also are required to respond to emergency situation involving spills and debris from
vehicles. This work is performed if it is determined that the material which will be removed
from the public road right-of-way is of a non-hazardous nature. Hazardous material is
handled through hazardous material removal procedures not specified in this chapter.
B. Locations
All road network and parking facilities within the City of Ferguson's City Limits excluding
State and County maintained roads.
C. Responsible Parties
Director of Public Works
Municipal Services Manager
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D. Material/Supplies Acquisition, Storage and Usage:
Large quantities of materials are expended in the performance of work. Some material is
purchased and used immediately, while other material is stockpiled.
Maximum Quantity
Material Kept On Hand For Use Within Storage Location
Salt Up to 3,000 Tons One Year 901 Municipal Garage
Calcium Chloride 300 gallons One Year 901 Municipal Garage
Liquid
Calcium Chloride 150 Bags One Year 901 Municipal Garage
50 lb. Bags
Cold Patch 2 Tons One Week 901 Municipal Garage
Material
Topsoil 2 Tons 3 months 901 Municipal Garage
Concrete Bag 40 Bags 3 months 901 Municipal Garage
Mix
Aggregate 2 Tons 3 months 901 Municipal Garage
(various sizes)
Hot Mix Asphalt Purchase As Needed Daily N/A
Concrete Ready Purchase As Needed Daily N/A
Mix
E. Waste Generation, Storage, Disposal, Recycling:
A certain amount of construction spoil and waste is generated during the performance
of maintenance operations on our road network. In many instances, waste material
must be removed from the work site by various disposal methods.
Maximum
Waste Storage Storage Method of Disposal Frequency
Capacity Location
Asphalt Unlimited Landfill or Recycle and use for Yearly
Millings Storage Options Other road base or disposed
Locations of in a landfill.
Concrete Unlimited Earth fill or Place concrete waste Yearly
Rubble Storage Options Landfill in earth fill or dispose
of in a landfill
Trash, Grit
and Debris
from Street
Sweeping and 360 cubic yards 901 Sanitary Landfill
Road and Municipal Weekly/
Right of Way Garage Monthly
Cleanup
Water Based 250 gallons 901 Sanitary Sewer, as As Generated
Paint Municipal approved by MSD
Garage
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F. Best Management Practices (BMP)
MAINTENANCE
• If certain road maintenance activities are prone to produce pollutants that can be carried
off with storm water runoff, schedule these maintenance activities during times of dry
weather if possible.
• Capture scrapings/rust/dirt/grit/over spray/drips, etc., from all maintenance projects when
possible.
• On asphalt overlays, ensure storm water drainage capacity of curbs and inlets is
maintained by milling down the street at the curb.
• Comply with St.Louis County or the City of Ferguson's land disturbance ordinances and
programs implemented under the St. Louis County Phase II Storm Water Management
Plan. For projects less than the land disturbance program thresholds, employ BMP's for
erosion and sediment control.
• All construction of maintenance activities that excavate in or discharge any dredge or fill
material into a"water of the United States", which includes ditches, creeks, rivers, lakes,
ponds, and wetlands, requires a Corps of Engineers 404 permit and a MDNR 401 water
quality certification. Examples of const5uction or repair activities requiring a permit
include: bridge work, culverts under road crossings, dredging or placing rip rap in creeks.
See Appendix 5-Fl for a summary of permit requirements.
DE-ICING
• Use calibrated chemical applicators for salt and brine applications
• Minimize the use of salt without compromising public safety.
• Stop salt feed on trucks at stop signs, where equipped.
• Stored salt is on an impervious surface and is covered.
• Use road weather information such as weather forecast, meteorological data to maximize
the efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
CLEANING
• Evaluate the need for street sweeping to remove grit and trash at the municipal garage,
municipal parking lots and all roadways. Implement street sweeping focusing on heavy
traffic patterns, seasonal variations, and problem areas.
• Use environmentally preferred sweepers with an integral collection device and adequate
dust control properties. Properly dispose of trash/debris as indicated in Section E above.
• Do not hose down parking lots in a manner that discharges wash water to the storm drain
untreated.
G. Training
Employees involved in Street and Road maintenance and repair will be trained on the BMP's
in this chapter.
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Chapter 7 —Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping
A. Description of Activities
The City of Ferguson has 11 Parks totaling nearly 107 acres of land, and over 12 miles of
biking, hiking and jogging trails.
The City of Ferguson has the responsibility for the development and maintenance of
recreational areas and green space within the city, including neighborhood parks, community
gardens, bike and walking paths, trees, public facility landscaping and public street right-of-
way landscaping.
The creation and design of parks and open space can assist in management of storm water
streams, storing, filtering and slowing storm water runoff down and thus preventing or
reducing flash flooding downstream.
Maintenance activities include mowing of grassy areas, pruning trees, removing fallen limbs,
removing diseased or hazardous trees, mulching, emptying trash receptacles, trail
maintenance (repairing asphalt bike path and walking trails), routine cleaning of park
restrooms, pavilions, lake and playground maintenance and parking lot maintenance.
B. Locations:
Dade Park is located at 414 Dade Ave.
Forestwood Park is located at 825 Ferguson Ave.
Hudson Park is located at 1271 Hudson Road
January Wabash Park is located at 501 N. Florissant Road.
Jeske Park is located at 211 Thoroughman
Lang Royce Park is located at 1200 Lang
Nesbit Newton Park is located at 1150 Nesbit Drive
Robert Superior Park is located 635 Robert Ave.
Spring Valley Park is located 7486 Halpin Drive
Wayside Park is located at 1026 Chambers Rd.
Caboose Park is located at 220 S. Florissant Rd
C. Responsible Parties
The Recreation Director has authority over all parks. The Director of Public Works and the
Municipal Services Manager actively manage park operations.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition,storage and usage:
The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand for landscaping and park
maintenance operations.
Material Maximum Qty For Use Storage Comments
Kept On Hand Within Location
Mulch Pile Unlimited Recycled on 901 Municipal Recycle—Free to
Storage Options Going Garage Complex Ferguson
Residents
Fertilizer 80 Bags 1 Year 901 Municipal
Garage Complex
Herbicide 5 gallons 6 months 901 Municipal
Garage Complex
Pesticide 330 gallons 3 years 901 Municipal
Garage
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E. Waste Generation,Storage, Disposal, and Rec\cling:
Maximum Method of
Waste Storage Storage Disposal Contractor Frequency
Capacity
901 Municipal Chip into As Needed
Wood,brush Unlimited Yard Mulch,Split Ongoing
into Firewood
Leaves,Grass 360 cubic Yards 901 Municipal Sanitary Land Grantham Waste Weekly
Yard Fill
Unmanageable 901 Municipal Chip into Tub Grinding
Wood,brush Unlimited Yard Mulch Contractor Yearly
F. Best Management Practices (BMP)
PARKS/LANDSCAPE MAINTENANVCE
• Create and maintain undeveloped, natural open spaces and preserve established trees and
natural vegetation, particularly around natural drainage areas. Design tree buffers and tall
grass filters around creeks to improve water quality and slow runoff and prevent erosion.
• Design landscaping that uses native vegetation to reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizer
and pesticides. Select plants appropriate for site conditions for sun, moisture, and soil
type.
• Remove litter and debris regularly.
• Properly dispose of yard waste. Do not dump yard waste into creeks.
• Minimize mowing of open space sites, mow grass higher and leave grass clippings on the
lawn to retain moisture and provide nutrients.
• Perform soil tests to determine the optimum fertilizer application rate.
• Apply fertilizer only in cool weather, preferably fall. Avoid application before a rain; do
not apply fertilizer at rates higher than indicated on the label instructions. Apply slow
release fertilizers such as methylene urea, IDBU or resin coated fertilizers.
PEST MANAGEMENT
• Pesticide application should be timed carefully and combined with other pest
management practices. Pests and their development stage should be identified accurately
and pesticide applications made only when necessary, using the least amount needed and
the least toxic product for adequate pest control.
• Use mechanical controls to keep pests in check. Eliminate conditions favorable to pests
and place barriers to control pests and weeds.
• Reduce the risk of West Nile Virus by reducing stagnant water (mosquito breeding
grounds) caused by cans, containers, tires present in litter and junk piles. Keep storm
water drainage gutters and drains clean and flowing.
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PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE USE
• Select pesticide and herbicides carefully, avoid highly water soluble products. Use
environmentally stable products to minimize the potential for leaching from souls into
waterways.
• Apply pesticides when the target pest is at its most vulnerable life stage, and use site
specific rather than wholesale application.
• Read and follow pesticide labels carefully for information and restrictions. Calibrate
equipment to apply at the proper rate. Apply when the treat of rain is low to avoid
wasting material and washing pesticide into the waterways.
• Store pesticides in their original containers and in a cool, well ventilated building with a
concrete floor. Handle pesticides carefully to avoid spills.
• Dispose of pesticide waste properly, following label instructions.
G. Training
All employees directly involved in the construction, maintenance, and landscaping of parks,
trails and green spaces will be trained on the BMP's in this section.
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Chapter 8 — Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm Sewers
and Inlet Structures
A. Description of Activities
The storm drainage system functions to collect and convey surface runoff to receiving waters
during storms in order to prevent flooding. The system consists of improved and unimproved
drainage channels, culverts, bridges, trench drains, gutters, ditches, swales, storm sewers and
storm inlet structures. Maintenance of the system is necessary to ensure it functions
hydraulically as intended. MSD has the major responsibility for the cleaning and
maintenance of improved channels and storm sewers in the Plan Area. Maintenance
responsibilities are defined in MSD's "Statement of Policy for Maintenance of Stormwater
Sewer Systems and Facilities". In addition, municipalities are responsible for maintaining
bridges, storm culverts, ditches and gutters along the streets in their city. MSD does maintain
road inlets and culverts on systems dedicated to MSD. MSD does not maintain detention and
retention basins or yard swales.
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Chapter 9 — Operation and Maintenance of Recycling and Composting
Facility
A. Description of Activities:
The material collected at a recycling depository includes a variety of materials such as yard
waste, wood, paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, steel and textiles. The City has a contract with
Allied Waste, there are no City owned or operated facilities.
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Chapter 10 — Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management
Projects
A. Description of Activities:
New flood management projects located within the co-permittes jurisdiction must be
assessed for impacts on water quality. Existing projects must be assessed for incorporation of
additional water quality protection devices or practices, where feasible. Flood management
projects in the Plan Area can include: regional storm water control (retention basins,
detention basins): flood control levees and associated pump stations: storm water drainage
conveyance capacity improvements: projects involving land buyouts, and designated uses of
flood plain land. MSD will approve of all new construction under the Flood Management
Policy.
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Appendix 1-Al: Sixty One Co-Permitees, St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4
Phase II Permit #MO-R040005
Ballwin,City of Lakeshire,City of
Bellefontaine Neighbors,City of Manchester,City of
Bel-Nor,Village of Marlborough,Village of
Bel-Ridge Village of Maryland Heights,City of
Berkeley,City of Moline Acres,City of
Black Jack,City of Normandy,City of
Breckenridge Hills,City of Northwoods,City of
Brentwood,City of Norwood Court,Town of
Bridgeton,City of' Oakland,City of
Calverton Park,Village of Olivette,City of
Charlack,City of Overland,City of
Chesterfield,City of Pagedale,City of
Clarkson Valley,City of Richmond Heights,City of
Clayton,City of Riverview,Village of
Cool Valley,City of Rock Hill,City of
Crestwood,City of St.Ann,City of
Creve Coeur,City of St.George,City of
Dellwood,City of St.John,City of
Des Peres,City of Shrewsbury,City of
Ellisville,City of Sunset Hills,City of
Fenton,City of Town and Country,City of
Ferguson,City of Valley Park,City of
Florissant,City of Vinita Park,City of
Frontenac,City of Warson Woods,City of
Glendale,City of Webster Groves,City of
Green Park,City of Wildwood,City of
Hanley Hills,Village of Winchester,City of
Hazelwood,City of Woodson Terrace,City of
Jennings,City of St.Louis County •
Kirkwood,City of Metropolitan St.Louis Sewer District
Ladue,City of
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Appendix 1-A2: Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 Phase
II Permit MO-R040005
Pertinent to Minimum Control Measure #6
(Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping from Municipal Operations)
Permit Section 4.2 lists the six Minimum Control Measures(MCMs) to be addressed by each co-
permittee. Section 4.2.6 specifically addresses the requirements for MCM#6. In addition,
portions of Section 4.1.1 as well as other permit provisions are applicable in addressing the
requirements of MCM#6.
4.2.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
4.2.6.1 Permit requirement. The permittee shall:
4.2.6.1.1 Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a
training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant
runoff from municipal operations; and
4.2.6.2 Decision process. The permittee shall document the permittee's decision process
for the development of a pollution prevention/good housekeeping program for
municipal operations. The permittee's rational statement shall address both the
permittee's overall pollution prevention/good housekeeping program and the
individual BMP's, measurable goals, and responsible persons for the program.
The rationale statement shall include the following information, at a minimum:
4.2.6.2.1 The permittee's operations and maintenance program to prevent or reduce
pollutant runoff from their municipal operations. The permittee shall specifically
list the municipal operations that are impacted by this operations and maintenance
program. The permittee shall also include a list of industrial facilities the
permittee owns or operates that are subject to EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit
(MSGP) or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm water associated
with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4. The
permittee shall include the permit number or a copy of the industrial application
form for each facility.
4.2.6.2.2 Any government employee training program the permittee uses to prevent and
reduce storm water pollution from activities such as part and open space
maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land
disturbances, and storm water system maintenance. The permittee shall describe
how this training program will be coordinated with the outreach programs
developed for the public information minimum measure and the illicit discharge
minimum measure.
4.2.6.2.3 The permittee's program description shall specifically address the following
areas:
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4.2.6.2.3.1. Maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long term inspection
procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the permittee's
regulated small MS4.
4.2.6.2.3.2 Controls for reducing or eliminating the discharge of pollutants from streets,
roads, highways, municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, waste
transfer stations, fleet or maintenance, fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor
storage areas, and salt/sand storage locations and snow disposal areas the •
permittee operates.
4.2.6.2.3.3 Procedures for the proper disposal of waste removed from the permittee's MS4
and area of jurisdiction, including dredged material, accumulated sediments,
floatables, and other debris.
4.2.6.2.3.4 Procedures to ensure that new flood management projects are assessed for impact
on water quality and existing projects are assessed for incorporation of additional
water quality protection devices or practices.
4.2.6.2.4 Identification of the person(s) responsible for overall management and
implementation of their pollution prevention/good housekeeping program and if
different, the person responsible for each of the BMPs identified for this program.
4.2.6.2.5 How the permittee will evaluate the success of this minimum measure, including
how the permittee selected the measurable goals for each of the BMP's.
Other Permit Sections Pertinent to MCM#6
The following four sections contain pollution control requirements specifically for municipally
owned facilities and were, therefore considered when drafting the O&M Program and MCM#6.
4.1.1.2 For facilities under the control of the permittee good housekeeping practices shall
be maintained to keep solid waste from entry into waters of the state to the
maximum extent practicable.
4.1.1.3 All fueling facilities under the control of the permittee shall adhere to applicable
federal and state regulations concerning underground storage, above ground
storage, and dispensers, including spill prevention, control and counter measure.
4.1.1.4 Substances regulated by federal law under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act(RCRA) or the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) that are transported, stored, or used
for maintenance, cleaning or repair by the permittee shall be managed according
to the provisions of RCRA and CERCLA.
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4.1.1.5 All paint, solvents, petroleum products and petroleum waste products (except
fuels) under the control of the permittee shall be stores so that these materials are
not exposed to storm water. Sufficient practices of spill prevention, control,
and/or management shall be provided to prevent spills of these pollutants from
entering a water of the state. Any containment system used to implement this
requirement shall be constructed of materials compatible with the substances
contained and shall prevent the contamination of groundwater.
Other provisions of the permit also were considered in developing the municipal O&M program.
MCMs#3(Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination), #4 (Construction Site Storm Water
Runoff Control)and#5 (Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment)all can apply to activities conducted by the municipal co-permittee at
municipally owned projects. While the permit requirements for these MCMs are primarily
geared toward the municipal co-permittee exerting control over these activities by the people
living and working within the municipality, logically similar controls must be applied to
municipal activities of the same nature. The municipal co-permittees must ensure that there are
no illicit discharges from municipal facilities, that there are runoff controls in place for
municipal land disturbance projects and that storm water management provisions have been
considered for new or redeveloped municipal properties.
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Appendix 1-A3: Resolution Adopting 0 & M Program
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INTRODUCED BY COUNC'L AS A WHOLE
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PHASE II STORM WATER OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL.
Whereas, the City is co permite of'the ,t;, ouis Small Municipal Separate Storm
System (MS4) under the cooafi authority of.MSl
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Whereas, 'i; it' is l ig t .e� Ice - Irtn.re is of the Missouri
Department of N 1�ie l esoui , p fgi i, tgiy o 6 Lo':(t•4,uurity Phase II Storm
Water Management Plan (S\ITv1P) a x; " '� ,s ti . .£
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Whereas, the currer t'r`equ4 :7 t"for the Grit o^ad t the model Operation and
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Maintenance (O&M) ProgCarrt,A o t" Q. bti .t 4 i r y.4 ion and training.
NOW, THE Of)E',v„B ,.IT O.LVED Y. ,cOUZ
. Tc bF`lTHE CITY OF
FERGUSON, 1SS I t !c.) w i t: a t' .
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Section 1. The fit adopts thus b e. "' M.:;P�'o e f aciapted'fof'tthe
City of Ferguson. W
Section 2. The Department of PuIlli:g'.:orks is directed o'"TTmplement the policies and training of
the O&M Manual. r .;e i "`
This Resolution passed and approved by the Council of the City of Ferguson, Missouri,
this 26th day of June, 2007.
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Brian P. Fletcher, Mayor
Attest: '✓ r !,�`1
of 6r ��d f°Q/�Y
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Appendix 1-A4: Recycling Policy
The City of Ferguson
Waste Reduction and Recycling Policy Statement
1. Policy
The City of Ferguson is committed to good stewardship of the environment. A key element
of that stewardship is the reduction of the amount of solid waste going from the City into
landfills. Solid waste landfills have negative long-range environmental impacts, drain
community resources, and have limited capacity to accept the large quantities of waste
generated by our society today. The City of Ferguson will make every effort to reduce the
solid waste generated at our facilities. Four methods will be used to implement this policy;
source reductions, reuse of materials recycling, and purchase of recycled materials. Every
City Department and individual employee has a personal responsibility for implementing this
policy.
2. Methods to Achieve Solid Waste Reduction
A. Source Reduction: All members of the City Staff are responsible for implementing
operation practices that prevent waste from being produced. Examples include printing
reports and documents on both sides of the paper; printing appropriate numbers of
documents; using e-mail rather than printed correspondence; and using products that are
reusable, refillable, repairable, non-toxic, and recyclable. Products with reusable,
returnable packaging or items requiring the least possible packaging should be purchased
when practical. Every effort should be made to prevent excess or unneeded materials
from being purchased.
B. Reuse of Materials: All employees of the City are responsible for reusing products
whenever possible. An example would be to use dishes, glasses and reusable flatware
rather than disposable paper and plastic ware.
C. Recycling: All City employees are responsible for separating identified recyclable
materials and placing them I appropriate recycling containers. City recycling includes
aluminum cans, steel cans, batteries, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, hard back books,
newspapers, phone books, catalogs and magazines, brown paper bags, microfiche, news
blend, office blend, plastic bottles (#1 and#2 only), Styrofoam and peanuts, toner
cartridges, transparencies, videotapes, and additional items as implemented. Facilities
Management Recycling includes construction/demolition debris, fluorescent light bulbs,
motor oil, oil filters, paint, pallets, refrigerants, scrap metal, solvents, tires, yard waste,
and additional items as implemented.
D. Purchase of Recycled Content Material: All City departments are responsible for making
efforts to purchase and use products manufactures from or containing recycled materials.
All recycled content purchases will be reported to the Purchasing Department for record-
keeping and reporting purposes.
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3. Procedures
The Director of Public Works will be responsible for implementing this Policy by:
A. Designating departments and employees responsible for the task of developing and
implementing a waste reduction and recycling program in accordance with the Policy.
B. Designating personnel in the Purchasing Department to ensure recycled content products
are purchased when feasible and that criteria for recycled content products are included in
the purchasing bid process.
C. Designating personnel in Facilities Management to ensure that all new construction
includes designated areas for recycling and solid waste collection and removal.
D. Designating personnel to promote recycling and waste reduction in employee events and
materials.
E. Encouraging all contractors to adhere to City recycling policies and procedures.
F. Taking other appropriate action as he/she deems necessary to implement this Policy.
Initially approved 03/07/07
Source: hppt://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-110.html
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Appendix 1-A5: The City of Ferguson Green Procurement Policy
1. Policy Objective
The objective of this policy is to provide direction for greening The City of Ferguson's
procurement.
2. Policy Statement
As set out in this Policy, priority in procurement will be given to green products and services,
including construction.
3. Definitions
Green procurement is the procurement of products and services that have a lessor or reduced
effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or
services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw material
acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, operation, maintenance,
disposal and re-use of the product or service. Green procurement encompasses the concept
of the procurement of goods and services that provide for basic human needs and bring a
better quality of life, while minimizing the use of non-renewable natural resources and toxic
materials and the emission of wastes and pollutants over the life cycle, so as not to jeopardize
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
A green product is one that is less harmful than the alternative, having characteristics
including, but not limited, the following:
• Recyclable—local facilities exist that are capable of recycling the product at the end of its
useful life.
• Biodegradable—will not take a long time to decompose in landfill.
• Contain recycled material (post-consumer recycled content).
• Minimal packaging and/or for which there will be take-back by the manufacturer/
supplier of packaging.
• Reusable or contain reusable parts.
• Minimal content and use of toxic substances in production.
• Produce fewer and/or less polluting by-products during manufacture, distribution, use
and/or disposal.
• Produce the minimal amount of toxic substances during use or at disposal.
• Make efficient use of resources—a product that uses energy, fuel or water more
efficiently or that uses less paper, ink or other resources.
• Durable—have a long economically useful life and/or can be economically repaired or
upgraded.
Sustainable (green) service—A service acquired from a supplier who has a green operational
policy and whose internal practices promote sustainability.
Threshold the dollar value of contracts, above which a formal record is kept on file
showing that environmental criteria were considered when requirements were defined.
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4. Policy Procedures
Where available and cost effective, green products and services, including construction,
that are of equal or better performance and quality, will be purchased. In determining
cost effectiveness, a department should give consideration to the costs and benefits that
accrue, in the shorter and longer term, to the City of Ferguson.
For all bid solicitations will include instructions asking bidders to identify any
environmental benefits over the life cycle of their products and/or services.
Green procurement principles will be applied to construction projects beginning with the
design stage.
Departments will determine the contract dollar value (hereafter referred to as the
threshold) above which a formal record is kept on file showing that environmental
criteria were considered when requirements were defined. In determining their threshold,
departments may wish to consider contracting volumes, training requirements and
budgetary constraints.
For all procurement, consideration will be given to environmental factors or impact. For
requirements:
A. Valued in excess of a threshold, a formal record of the evaluation will be kept on file.
In the case where a green purchase was made, the record will list the environmental
criteria included in the bid solicitation. In the case where a green product or service
was not acquired, the reasons for not selecting an environmentally preferable product
or service will be documented. See Documentation Form attached.
B. Valued at or below the threshold, a formal record of the evaluation is not required.
Each department will be responsible for ensuring that its personnel have sufficient
training about the environment and green procurement to carry out the directives in this
policy.
5. Guidelines
5.1 The life cycle approach and the environment
Applying the four R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover) at each phase of the
material management life cycle helps protect the environment and reduce costs.
5.1.1 Planning
During the planning process, managers will assess the need for a given purchase and,
whenever possible,
• Reduce consumption.
• Consider acquiring second-hand or used material.
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• Consider products that are less damaging to the environment, such as those made
with resource-saving materials or processes.
• Consider the environmental cost of purchases during each phase of the life cycle.
5.1.2 Acquisition
As much as practical, products selected should:
• Be reusable and contain reusable parts.
• Be recyclable and contain recycled materials (e.g. recycled paper, reconditioned laser
print cartridges).
• Include second-hand or used material.
• Use resources and energy efficiently.
• Have a long service life or be economical to repair.
• Contain minimal packaging, or use returnable or reusable shipping containers.
• Be non-toxic and non-polluting.
5.1.3 Maintenance and Operations
A. Ensure that products are properly maintained and used. This will extend the
service life of a product. When economically feasible, equipment should be
repaired, refinished and reused.
B. Hazardous material must be shipped, stored and handled in accordance with
applicable federal and provincial law, and regulations.
5.1.4 Disposal
Consider alternatives to disposing of material such as reusing, recycling or recovering
it. Try to minimize the amount of waste generated.
5.2 Combine Environmental Actions with Fiscal Responsibility
A. Government interest in economy of operations is fully compatible with
environmental interests. Many sound environmental practices have resulted in
savings.
B. Most environmental actions can be phased in gradually without additional cost.
When these actions may entail additional costs for the government, managers
should accommodate them within existing budgets.
C. Government should lead by example. In light of the volume of government
procurement, the government can play a significant role in promoting the
development and marketing of green products and services. As demand for these
products and services increase their prices will drop and become more affordable
to consumers.
Source: http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/sd-env/sds2003/
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Documentation Form for the Evaluation of Environmental Factors
Fill in one of the two sections below:
A) Green Product/Service was purchased.
List all green criteria used in the bid solicitation:
B) Green Products/Service was not purchased.
List reasons why green product/service was not purchased:
❑ No green alternative.
❑ Did not meet operational requirement. Specify in what way:
Upfront costs for green product were higher than for non-green ones and no
additional funds were available.
❑
Other. Provide details:
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Appendix: 1-A6: The City of Ferguson Waste Management Code
ARTICLE II. SOLID WASTE STORAGE
Sec. 37-21. Solid waste container.
The owner of every dwelling unit, multiple housing facility, and of every institutional,
commercial, industrial or agricultural establishment producing solid waste within the corporate
limits of the city shall provide sufficient and adequate containers as hereinafter provided for the
storage of all solid waste.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
Sec. 37-22. Placing and removing containers and solid waste for collection.
Solid waste shall not be placed in front of the building line before 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding
the pickup. All containers shall be removed beyond the front building line by 10:00 p.m. of the
date of the pickup.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
Sec.37-23. Tampering with containers and materials by unauthorized persons.
It shall be unlawful for any person other than one authorized by this chapter to remove solid
wastes or recyclable materials from their containers, or to tamper with, overturn, remove lids of
containers, puncture, or otherwise damage containers, bags or boxes containing solid wastes or
recyclable materials.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86; Ord. No. 90-2427, § 1, 8-28-90)
Sec.37-24. Maintenance of containers and areas.
The owner or tenant of every dwelling unit, multiple housing facility, and of every institutional,
commercial, industrial or agricultural establishment shall place all solid waste to be collected in
proper solid waste containers as hereinafter provided, and shall maintain such solid waste
containers and the area surrounding them in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
Sec. 37-25. Storage of residential solid waste.
Residential solid waste shall be stored in containers of not more than thirty (30) gallons in
nominal capacity. Containers shall be leak proof, waterproof, and shall be properly covered with
a tight fitting lid or sealed at all times except when depositing waste therein or removing the
contents thereof. The city will not be responsible for damage to containers that occur as a result
of the proper collection of solid waste by the city. Provided further that disposal of dead animals,
feces, and other animal matter shall be sealed in plastic bags.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
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Sec. 37-26. Storage of solid waste in a multiple-family development.
The owner or owners of multiple-family developments shall provide for the removal of solid
waste by providing dumpsters that are to be collected by private licensed haulers. These
dumpsters shall hold at least one-half cubic yards per dwelling unit that said dumpsters serve,
and shall be emptied no less than twice per week. Dumpsters shall be of metal construction,
properly covered at all times, leak proof, and approved by the director of public works. Provided,
however, that the director of public works may, upon investigation, reduce the minimum
dumpster capacity requirement herein where usage is consistently found to be below the one-half
cubic yard per dwelling unit requirement.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
Sec.37-27. Storage of commercial solid waste deposits.
Commercial solid waste shall be stored in solid waste containers as approved by the director of
public works. The containers shall be waterproof, leak proof and shall be covered at all times
except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
Sec. 37-28. Tree limbs.
Tree limbs less than six (6) inches in diameter and brush shall be securely tied in bundles not
larger than seventy-two (72) inches long and eighteen (18) inches in diameter when not placed in
storage containers. Tree limbs as described herein shall be placed at the curb for collection
during the regularly scheduled hours for collection on the scheduled collection days.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
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ARTICLE III. CITY COLLECTION MSp
Sec. 37-30. Collection of solid waste.
(a) Single-family and certain multiple housing facility solid waste collection. All residential
solid waste collections from single-family dwelling units and multiple housing facilities
consisting of not more than three (3) separate dwelling units shall be collected by the City of
Ferguson or by private licensed haulers who have contracted with the City of Ferguson for the
purpose of collecting solid waste.
(b) Commercial and other solid waste collections. All commercial solid waste collections and
residential solid waste collections from multiple housing facilities consisting of more than three
(3) separate dwelling units, and all other establishments not included in subsection (a) of this
section 37-30, shall be collected by private licensed haulers operating under permits granted
pursuant to the provisions of section 37-51 of this chapter. All solid waste collections provided
for in this subsection (b) shall be arranged for and paid by the owners of those establishments
within this subsection (b).
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
State law references: Collection, etc., of solid waste generally, RSMo 260.215.
Sec. 37-31. Frequency of collections.
(a) Collections. All residential and commercial solid wastes, other than bulky wastes, shall be
collected at least two (2) times weekly unless a regularly designated collection day corresponds
with a legal holiday. Upon good cause shown, the director of public works may provide that
collections shall be at lesser intervals when such would not be detrimental to the health or safety
of the public.
(b) Proof of frequency of collections. In cases where the city has reason to believe less than the
required sanitation service is being provided at a multiple housing facility consisting of more
than three (3) separate dwelling units, commercial or industrial facilities, the owner upon request
shall provide proof that sanitation service is being provided as required herein. An example of
proof of said service shall be paid receipts from the solid waste collectors.
(c) Disposal of bulky wastes. Disposal of bulky wastes not collected by the city of Ferguson
shall be arranged with private haulers.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
Sec. 37-32. Records and reports.
There may be kept and preserved within the division of sanitation by the director of public works
a complete list of subscribers to the collection service as provided by the city or by private
licensed haulers who have contracted with the city for the purpose of collecting solid waste. The
director of public works shall keep all other books, papers, and documents connected with or
relating to the business of the division of sanitation. Such records shall be subject to examination
by any person seeking information there from, under such regulations as the council may
prescribe, but shall remain the sole property of the city.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86; Ord. No. 94-2717, § 1, 6-28-94; Ord. No. 98-3002, § 1, 9-22-
98)
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Sec. 37-33. Discontinuance of solid waste collection.
(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter, if any subscriber, owner or occupant of
any dwelling unit shall become delinquent more than ninety (90) days in the payment of any
charges set forth in article IV of this chapter, then solid waste collection services to said dwelling
unit shall be immediately discontinued and shall not be resumed until payment is made for all
charges accrued under article IV of this chapter, including all past due solid waste collection
charges and delinquency charges accrued for services to said dwelling unit.
(b) If solid waste collection is discontinued to any dwelling unit, the subscriber, owner or
occupant shall not place any solid waste outside the dwelling unit for collection as provided in
this article.
(c) The discontinuance of solid waste collection service to a dwelling unit shall cause the
subscriber, owner and occupant to be in violation of this article and subject to the penalties set
forth in section 37-37 of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 97-2900, § 1, 4-22-97)
Sec. 37-34. Revocation of residential rental real estate license.
(a) In the event any subscriber, owner, or occupant is delinquent in the payment of any charges
for solid waste collection so as to cause termination of solid waste collection to any property
subject to said subscriber, owner, or occupants residential rental license issued pursuant to
sections 42-56 through 42-60, then any residential rental license issued pursuant to those
sections, after the effective date of this section, shall be revoked. Notice of impending revocation
shall be given to the subscriber, owner, or occupant by first class mail addressed to the dwelling
unit and to the address designated pursuant to section 42-58 of this Code. The notice shall
include the date set for appeal and a form for an appeal. The subscriber, owner, or occupant shall
have ten (10) days from the postmarked date of the notice to appeal.
(b) The recipient of a revocation notice under this section shall have the right to appeal such
notice within ten (10) days from the postmarked date of such notice to the public works director.
Such notice of appeal shall be filed with the city clerk on the form provided. The public works
director shall have the authority to hear and decide any such appeal. The public works director
has the authority to sustain or modify the determination of revocation upon the showing of good
cause by the applicant. All such appeals shall be heard and decided within thirty (30) days of the
date of filing of the appeal.
(c) Revocation of the residential rental real estate license shall become effective upon an
adverse determination by the public works director or upon the expiration of the time for appeal.
The public works director shall notify the city manager and finance director when a residential
rental real estate license has been revoked.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any owner or subscriber to continue to lease or accept rental
payments for premises when a residential rental real estate license has been revoked.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any occupant to continue to inhabit or pay rent for premises for
which a residential rental real estate license has been revoked.
(Ord. No. 97-2900, § 1, 4-22-97; Ord. No. 98-3004, § 1, 9-22-98)
Sec. 37-35. Outstanding or delinquent charges.
No occupancy permit nor residential rental real estate license shall be issued for any dwelling
unit for which there are outstanding any delinquent charges due the city for solid waste
collection until all of said charges, including charges for solid waste collection and delinquency
charges, are paid in full.
(Ord. No. 97-2900, § 1,4-22-97; Ord. No. 98-3005, § 1, 9-22-98)
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Sec. 37-36. Use and placement of receptacles and solid waste for collection.
No person shall place any solid waste in any receptacle owned or used by another person for the
storage of solid waste prior to pickup and disposal. No person shall place any solid waste for
collection at any point adjacent to the curbs on the property-side or to the property-side of the
pavement, if there are no curbs, at any dwelling unit other than the dwelling unit said person
owns or occupies.
(Ord. No. 97-2900, § 1, 4-22-97)
Sec. 37-37. Penalties.
A person convicted of any violation pursuant to sections 37-33 through 37-36 shall be punished
in accordance with section 1-15, general penalty provision, of the Municipal Code of the City of
Ferguson.
(Ord. No. 97-2900, § 1,4-22-97)
Secs. 37-38--37-40. Reserved.
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ARTICLE V. COMMERCIAL COLLECTION
Sec. 37-51. License required.
Private persons or corporations may be licensed to collect commercial solid waste at no cost to
the city. No person shall collect commercial garbage and rubbish without a license. Such license
shall be issued for the public convenience and necessity by the city manager upon presentation of
the following information by the applicant and the finding by the city manager that the applicant
has complied with the following:
(1) Application. The applicant shall file with the city manager a written application setting
forth the applicant's name, address, listing of all equipment to be used in the city, giving the type,
model, year, capacity of packer trucks, and such other information as the city manager shall
require, and a schedule of rates and charges showing all regular charges for various types of
service. The applicant shall re-file such schedule whenever any changes shall occur. The
application shall also include a list by name and address of all customers within the city limits,
including type of service to be rendered and charges for such service to each such customer.
(2) Fees. Attached to the application shall be a cashier's check, payable to the city in the
amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for full year applications; in the amount of one hundred
fifty dollars ($150.00) for applications filed after March 31; in the amount of one hundred dollars
($100.00) for applications filed after June 30; or in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) for
applications filed after September 30. If the city manager shall issue the license, the fee shall be
deposited with the director of finance for credit to the account in the sanitation division. If such
license is not issued, then such check shall be properly endorsed and returned to the applicant. If
so licensed, the fee shall be paid annually and shall be due on December 1 of each year for the
calendar year beginning January 1 next.
(3) Certificate of insurance. Also attached to the application shall be a valid certificate of
insurance for public liability insurance in the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) for any one (1) person, and the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars
($300,000.00) for more than one (1) person, for each accident, and in the sum of at least one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for property damage for each accident. Such applicant
must be covered or show compliance with the worker's compensation laws of the state.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
Cross references: Occupational license taxes generally, § 27-21 et seq.
Sec. 37-52. Regulatory provisions.
(a) Adopted. The following regulations adopted in this section may be hereinafter changed by
the council and shall be followed and obeyed by all licensees to collect commercial solid waste.
Failure to comply with such regulations shall be grounds for revocation of the license or for
refusal of the city manager to reissue a license to such licensee.
(b) Disposal. Collectors shall not dispose of any solid waste within the city limits unless such
disposal is part of a transferring operation when the final destination of the garbage and rubbish
is outside the city or to a properly operated incinerator.
(c) Time of collections. Collections shall not be made before 6:30 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.
(d) Trespassing. Licensee's employees shall not trespass, or cross property to adjoining
premises or meddle with property that does not concern them, or enter any house, garage, or
other building to collect solid waste, or enter any yard which has a locked gate.
(e) Sanitary methods. The collectors shall provide for the removal of solid waste in a manner
wholly free from offense to public health, and shall be subject to all reasonable health
regulations.
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(f) Vehicles. The vehicles used for collection of commercial solid waste shall be substantial
vehicles, plainly marked and maintained in presentable condition which shall be leak proof and
so constructed as to prevent falling, spilling, or leaking and shall be covered at all times except
when loading and shall in all respects comply with city and county requirements for such
equipment.
(g) Containers. All containers used for the storage of commercial garbage and rubbish shall be
watertight, with tight-fitting lids and shall be maintained by their owner in a manner wholly free
from offense to public health and subject to all reasonable health regulations.
(h) Frequency of collections. At any commercial establishment where any garbage or
putrifiable waste is stored, the owner or operator shall provide for collection of such garbage and
wastes on at least a twice weekly basis.
(i) Littering. Waste, including paper, cardboard boxes, and other such materials, shall be stored
before collection by the owner in such manner that it cannot be moved by others or scattered and
blown by wind upon the property of others or upon public property.
(Ord. No. 86-2147, § 1, 6-24-86)
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Appendix 1-A7: City of Ferguson Litter Control Ordinance
Description:
Litter found throughout our community often finds its way into our streams, rivers and lakes and
detracts from out quality of life. Pollutants carried into our streams, rivers, and lakes by litter,
diminish the quality of our water and its aquatic resources. Litter control ordinances provide a
prohibition against littering and provide an enforcement mechanism with penalties for dealing
with those found littering.
Sec. 29-65. Littering.
(1) "Litter" means any organic or inorganic waste material, rubbish, refuse, garbage, trash,
hulls, peelings, debris, grass, weeds, ashes, sand, gravel, slag, brickbats, metal, plastic and glass
containers, broken glass, dead animals or intentionally or unintentionally discarded materials of
every kind and description.
(2) 'Property"means public or private property.
(b) It shall be unlawful to litter. A person commits the crime of littering if he dumps, deposits,
throws, leaves, causes or permits the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter,
or allows unsecured materials to drop or shift off of vehicle loads, onto any property in this city
or any waters in this city unless:
(1) The property is designated by the state or by any of its agencies or political subdivisions for
the disposal of such litter, and such person is authorized by the proper public authority to use
such property; and
(2) The litter is placed into a receptacle or container installed on such property; or
(3) The person is the owner of such property, has obtained consent of the owner, or is acting
under the personal direction of the owner, all in a manner consistent with the public welfare.
(c) Evidence of littering:
(1) Whenever litter is thrown, deposited, dropped or dumped from any motor vehicle, boat,
airplane, or other conveyance in violation of this section, it shall be prima facie evidence that the
operator of the conveyance has violated this section.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) (1) above, whenever any litter which is dumped,
deposited, thrown or left on property in violation of this section is discovered to contain any
article, including but not limited to letters, bills, publications or other writing which display the
name of the person thereon in such a manner to indicate that the article belongs or belonged to
such person, it shall be a rebuttable presumption that such person has violated this section.
(d) Penalties:
• (1) In addition to the penalties set out in the general penalty section of the City Code, the court
may:
a. Order the violator to reimburse the city for the reasonable cost of removing the litter when
the litter is or is ordered removed by the city; and/or
b. Order the violator to pick up and remove any and all litter from any public property, private
right-of-way for a distance not to exceed one (1) mile, or, with prior permission of the legal
owner or tenant in lawful possession of private property, any such private property upon which it
can be established by competent evidence that he has deposited litter, including any litter he has
deposited and any litter deposited thereon by anyone else prior to the date of execution of
sentence.
(Code 1973, §§ 10.07, 51.22(3); Ord. No. 92-2536, § 1, 6-9-92; Ord. No. 2005-3252, § 3, 10-11-
05)
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Cross references: Health, Ch. 19; nuisances, Ch. 28; parks and recreation generally, Ch. 30;
littering in public parks, § 30-65(2); solid waste, Ch. 37; streets, sidewalks and other public
places, Ch. 40.
State law references: Similar provisions, RSMo 577.070(1).
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Appendix 1-A8: Nuisance Ordinance for Debris and Yard Waste
Sec. 28-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Graffiti shall mean either or both of the following, as the context requires: (1) the
intentional act of defacing, damaging, or destroying any public or private building, structure,
place, or personal property affixed to real property, within the city, by spraying or marking with
paint, ink, chalk, dye, or other similar substance any drawing, inscription, figure, or mark of the
type commonly known and referred to as graffiti; or (2) any such drawing; inscription, figure, or
mark so sprayed or marked.
Lessee shall mean any person who leases all or a portion of a premise on a day to day,
week to week, or month to month basis.
Owner shall mean any person or persons who have a vested fee simple title, an equitable
interest, or a life interest in any lot or tract of land or in a particular part thereof, whether such
tract or lot of land is held in common by joint owners.
Person having control shall mean any occupant, agent, servant, representative or
employee of any owner, or lessee or renter of any property who exercises any control on behalf
of the owner, lessee or renter.
Renter shall mean any person who rents all or a part of a premise on a day to day, week
to week, or month to month basis. For purposes of this chapter, a person over the age of eighteen
(18) years who is living in a household with a parent but who is neither the owner, the lessee, the
head of the household, or the person having control, shall be considered to be a "renter,"
regardless of whether they pay rent for such occupancy in money.
(Code 1973, § 12.04; Ord. No. 97-2910, § 1, 5-27-97)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 28-2. Nuisances designated.
The following are hereby declared to be nuisances:
(1) Any act done or committed, or suffered to be done or committed by any person, or any
substance or thing kept, maintained, placed or found in or upon any public or private place which
is injurious or dangerous to the public health;
(2) Any building kept or maintained in a condition unhealthy to the public;
(3) The deposit into any sewer, sewer inlet or privy vault, which has a sewer connection, any
article or substance that may obstruct or damage the sewer;
(4) Any cellar, or basement, wet or damp from defective hydrants, water pipes, sewer pipes,
cisterns, or wells, gutters, drains or rain spouts;
(5) Any urine, liquid waste from stables, swills, water from privy vaults, waste water from
sinks, wash water or other foul or nauseous liquid waste allowed to accumulate on public
property or private property or discharge upon public or private property;
(6) Any well or cistern where a chemical analysis shows the water of such well or cistern to be
of any impure or unwholesome nature;
(7) Any rubbish, trash, lumber not piled or stacked twelve (12) inches off the ground, rocks or
bricks, tin, steel, broken furniture, flammable material which may endanger public safety, or any
material which is unhealthy or unsafe, or any ashes, foul, nauseous, or unclean animal or
vegetable matter, yard waste, or other substance which is or may become putrid, offensive, or
unhealthy to the public, thrown, deposited, or allowed to escape into or upon any private
property;
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(8) Any partly dismantled wrecked, dilapidated, abandoned or non-operative automobile or
other motor vehicle or parts thereof which are found upon any private property, and which are
not housed in a garage, basement or other enclosed building. Any motor vehicle or automobile or
any elements thereof found disassembled upon private property shall be considered to be
dismantled, abandoned, wrecked or dilapidated for the purpose of this ordinance when such
automobile or other vehicle is found lacking essential component parts which prevent it from
being immediately operative under its own power or which vehicle or automobile is not properly
licensed;
(9) Any partially dismantled, wrecked,junked, dilapidated, unfloatable, abandoned or discarded
boat or parts thereof which are found upon any private property and allowed to remain on such
property longer than seven (7) days unless said boat or parts thereof are housed in an enclosed
garage, basement or other enclosed building.
(10) Any pond or pool of unwholesome, offensive, or stagnant water upon any premises and
any foul or dirty water or liquid when discharged through any drain, pipe, or spout, or thrown
into or upon any street, thoroughfare, or premises to the injury and annoyance of the public.
(11) Handbills on public or private property. No person shall tack, stick, paste, or fasten in any
manner any handbill or flier containing commercial advertising of a written, printed, or pictorial
nature upon any public property within the limits of the city; or, on any motor vehicle, dwelling,
or other structure within the city without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof.
(Code 1973, § 12.03(1)--(8); Ord. No. 86-2173, § 1, 10-14-86; Ord. No. 92-2535, § 1, 6-9-92;
Ord. No. 97-2921, § 1, 7-15-97; Ord. No. 2003-3176, § 1,4-22-03; Ord. No. 2005-3252, § 2, 10-
11-05)
Sec. 28-3. Maintenance of nuisance prohibited.
No person shall create, cause, permit or maintain a nuisance, as defined by law or section
28-2, or other ordinance.
(Code 1973, § 12.02)
Sec. 28-4. Notice to abate.
(a) Whenever it comes to the attention of the city, or the city becomes aware of the existence of
a nuisance, the city shall investigate the nuisance and have prepared a report concerning the
same. If a nuisance is found to exist, a warning notice shall be left with any person occupying
such property, whether such person is the owner, renter or lessee thereof, by delivering such
warning notice to such person, or if no one is present in the property or refuses to accept the
notice, then by posting the warning notice on the front, or side or rear entrance to the residence
or building.
(b) The warning notice provided in subsection (a) shall contain:
(1) The address or legal description of the property;
(2) The number of chapter of this Code being violated;
(3) The nature of the violation, and the date by which such violation shall be removed or
abated;
(4) A notice of the penalty for failure to remove or abate the nuisance, stating that if the
nuisance reoccurs by the same occupier, owner or person in charge, a summons will be issued
without further notice.
(c) If the nuisance occurs on unimproved property or where the residence or building is
unoccupied, the property may be posted as provided in subsection (b), and if the property is
unimproved by placing the notice upon a tree or other object upon such property, as may be
available.
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(d) A notice in writing containing the same information as provided on the warning notice
provided in subsection (b) shall be sent to the owner or any other person having control of the
property at the last known address of the owner, or at the address of the person having control,
by ordinary mail, postage prepaid.
(Code 1973, § 12.05)
Sec. 28-5. Recurring creation or maintenance of nuisance.
(a) Once a notice has been given to the head of the household, the renter, the lessee, or the
person having control or the owner of a lot or tract of land in or on which a nuisance has been
created or maintained, and after abatement thereof, the same nuisance recurs in or on the same
lot or tract of land by the same person or persons responsible therefore, no further notice need be
given. Thereafter such responsible person or persons may be summoned into municipal court to
answer to the charges against him.
(b) In addition to the court costs normally assessed in all such cases, there shall be added
thereto all costs incurred by the city in abating the nuisance, as set out in section 28-6.
(Code 1973, § 12.06)
Sec. 28-6. Procedure upon neglect of notice.
(a) Summons, service of If a warning notice is given as provided in section 28-4, and if after
the time for removal or abatement has lapsed the property is reinspected and the inspecting
officer finds and determines that the nuisance has not been removed or abated, the inspecting
officer shall fill out and sign as the complainant a complaint and information form, hereinafter
referred to as a summons, directed by name to the occupant, owner, or person in charge of the
property, showing the address or legal description of property on which the nuisance is located,
and such other information as may be available to the inspecting officer as shown on the
summons, and specifying the section of the chapter which is being violated and setting forth in
general the nature of the nuisance, and may serve the summons on the occupant, owner, or a
person in charge, or any or all of such persons. The summons shall contain a date on which the
case will be on the municipal court docket for a hearing. The city attorney or assistant city
attorney shall sign the original copy of all such summons, and the original thereof shall be
forwarded to the clerk of the municipal court for inclusion on the court's docket for the date
shown on the summons.
(b) Summons, delivery by mail. If no one is found at the property to accept a summons for
failure to remove or abate a nuisance, the inspecting officer shall fill out and sign the summons
as the complainant as provided in subsection (a) and deliver the original and one (1) copy of the
summons to the clerk of the municipal court, who shall verify or insert the date that the case has
been set for hearing before the municipal court. The clerk shall then mail the copy of the
summons by ordinary mail, postage prepaid to the person named therein at the address shown on
the summons, or at such other address as the person charged therewith may be found, or shall be
known to reside. If the mail is duly addressed to the person named in the summons at the address
as provided above and is not returned to the city, it shall be deemed to have been delivered and
received by the person to whom addressed.
(c) Abatement by city; costs assessed to person responsible. If the occupant, owner, or person
in charge of property for which a warning notice has been given to remove or abate a nuisance,
fails to remove or abate the nuisance in the time specified in the notice, whether on public or
private property, the city may remove the same and thereby abate the nuisance and, if necessary,
may lawfully enter upon the property on which the nuisance remains unabated to remove or
abate such nuisance at the costs of the person or persons responsible for creating or maintaining
the nuisance, if the cause therefore lies with any of the persons as defined in section 28-4.
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(d) Payment of costs; special tax bill or judgment. All costs and expenses incurred by the city
in removing or abating any nuisance on any private property may be assessed against the
property in the form of a special tax bill, in the same manner and with the same effect as special
tax bills issued for the paving of streets. The costs and expenses incurred by the city shall include
the actual costs billed by third parties performing the abatement and paid by the city, costs billed
by the city attorney related to the abatement and paid by the city; costs related to time spent by
city personnel in performing tasks related to the abatement and in preparation of the tax bill, lien,
or other paperwork (these costs shall be based on the time spent in quarter of an hour increments
multiplied by the hourly rate of pay for the employee); and costs related to the collection of such
costs and expenses.
All city departments shall provide invoices and other necessary documentation to the department
of public works in order to determine the costs and expenses related to abatement of a nuisance.
The department of public works will provide any information necessary to the finance
department for proper billing of such costs and expenses and for general oversight purposes.
The city will cause to be mailed to the owner of each residence, at his or her last known address,
a copy of the special tax bill for abatement costs. The costs shall be due and payable within thirty
(30) days of mailing. Any unpaid and delinquent costs, whether or not reduced to judgment, shall
become a lien on the property until such is fully satisfied.
Alternatively, the cost of removing or abatement the nuisance, whether on public or private
property, may be made a part of the judgment and sentence by a municipal judge, in addition to
any other penalties and costs imposed, if the person charged either pleads guilty or is found
guilty of causing, creating or maintaining a nuisance on public or private property.
In addition to any other remedies provided by law, the city may initiate and pursue an action in a
court of competent jurisdiction to recover any unpaid fees, interest and penalties from any person
liable therefore, and, shall be entitled to recover its costs, including reasonable attorney fees.
(e) Warning notice,first offense. In all cases where the nuisance on public or private property
is the first offense for the person charged therewith, the warning notice provisions of section 28-
4 shall be observed. The notice shall specify the number of days in which the nuisance shall be
removed or abated, which time shall not be less than three (3) days nor more than seven (7) days,
except in emergency cases as set out in section 28-7.
(f) Warning notice, subsequent offenses. In all cases where the nuisance on public or private
property is a repeat offense on such property, the warning notice provisions of section 28-5 shall
be observed.
(Code 1973, § 12.07(a)--(c), (e); Ord. No. 97-2921, § 1, 7-15-97; Ord. No. 2006-3262, § 1, 3-14-
06; Ord. No. 2007-3295, § 1, 1-9-07)
Sec. 28-7. Summary abatement.
The city may prevent, abate or remove all nuisances on public or private property in a
summary manner. Summary removal or abatement by the city shall occur only where an existing
nuisance creates an emergency whereby reasonable persons would not differ upon the necessity
of immediate removal or abatement thereof for reasons of health, safety, morals or general
welfare of the inhabitants of the city.
(Code 1973, § 12.07(d))
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Appendix 1-A9: Animal Waste Ordinance
Chapter 6 ANIMAL CONTROL*
*Cross references: Animal regulations for public parks, §§ 30-55, 30-67(3).
Sec. 6-5. Dogs running at large prohibited.
(a) Any dog at large shall be in violation of this chapter and may be taken by the police or
animal control officers and impounded pending further action pursuant to this chapter or other
law.
(b) Any police or animal control officer seeing any dog running at large is authorized and
empowered to follow said animal into, on or over private property while in pursuit of said
animal.
(c) For the purposes of determining the number of offenses committed and therefore subject to
the escalation contained in the fines schedule, records shall be kept for three (3) years. Offense
records shall be retained by household name and address.
(Ord. No. 88-2257, § 1, 2-9-88)
State law references: Animals restrained from running at large, RSMo Ch. 270.
Sec. 6-6. Allowing defecation on property prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner or handler of any animal to fail to remove fecal matter
deposited by his animal on public property or public easement, or private property of another,
before the owner leaves the vicinity where the fecal matter was deposited.
(b) It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow the accumulation of animal feces in any run or
cage wherein animals are kept and to fail to remove or dispose of feces at least once every
twenty-four (24) hours. It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow the accumulation of animal
feces in any open area or yard wherein animals are kept and to fail to remove or dispose of feces
within a reasonable time. It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow the accumulation of animal
feces or manure in any area used for agricultural or farming purposes and to fail to manage,
remove and dispose of feces or manure as required by state law, ordinance or state or city permit.
(c) It shall be unlawful for the owner or handler of any animal to fail to have in their possession,
or within his or her accessible vicinity, the equipment necessary to remove their animal's fecal
matter when accompanied by said animal on public property or public easement, or private
property of another.
(d) Any person found guilty of violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction shall be punished:
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(1) By a fine of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the
first offense; or
(2) For the second and subsequent offenses occurring within one (1) year, a fine of not less than
thirty dollars ($30.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(3) The minimum fines provided for by this section are mandatory minimums, and shall not be
suspended or deferred except in cases in which the court determines that the defendant is
indigent and unable to pay any fine.
(Ord. No. 2005-3252, § 1, 10-11-05)
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Sec. 6-7. Impoundment.
(a) The police and animal control officers shall have the power to impound dogs, cats and other
animals as follows:
(1) Dogs and cats not wearing a valid, unexpired St. Louis County rabies inoculation tag;
(2) Dogs not wearing a valid, unexpired Ferguson license tag;
(3) All dogs, registered or unregistered, not under restraint as defined herein, regardless of
whether or not the dog is under restraint at the time it is apprehended;
(4) Dogs and cats which have not been vaccinated within the seventy-two-hour period as
required by section 6-3;
(5) All dogs or cats for which there is no person apparently responsible;
(6) Dogs, cats or other animals which have bitten a person or animal;
(7) All dogs, cats and other animals exposed to or suspected to be exposed to or infected with
rabies, including dogs, cats, or other animals known to have been bitten by a rabid animal,
whether or not the dog, cat or other animal to be impounded is under restraint or whether or not it
is vaccinated;
(8) Dangerous animals which are not confined in the manner prescribed in section 6-12, or
dangerous animals which have at any time escaped from confinement as required by section 6-12
whether or not the animals are so confined at the time of impounding;
(9) Animals whose owners have voluntarily and intentionally relinquished control to the city;
and,
(10) Any animal creating a nuisance as defined in this chapter.
(b) Dogs and cats seized and impounded pursuant to any provisions of this chapter may be
impounded in the Ferguson Animal Shelter or may be released to the St. Louis County Animal
Control, or other such agency. If retained in the Ferguson Animal Shelter, it may be put up for
adoption or euthanized after a period of five (5) business days.
If the animal control officer knows the name and address of the person responsible for any dog
or cat that has been impounded pursuant to this chapter, the animal control officer shall forward
a notice to the owner that his dog or cat has been impounded and if it is not redeemed within five
(5) days from the date it was impounded it may be disposed of as authorized by the Code of the
City of Ferguson.
(c) Any animal that is deemed by the animal control officer to be neglected, abused or
mistreated in violation of this chapter may be impounded pending further action pursuant to this
chapter or other law.
(d) Animals diseased and disabled beyond recovery may be euthanized by a law enforcement
official, veterinarian or animal control officer.
(Ord. No. 88-2257, § 1, 2-9-88; Ord. No. 2005-3252, § 1, 10-11-05)
Sec. 6-8. Fines and imprisonment.
(a) All violations of sections contained within Chapter 6, Animal Control, shall subject the
violator to the fines and imprisonment established in section 1-15, "General penalty," of this
Code.
(b) For the purpose of determining the number of offenses committed, violation records shall be
kept for a.period of three (3) years. Violations records shall be retained by household name and
by address.
(Ord. No. 88-2257, § 1, 2-9-88; Ord. No. 95-2806, § 1, 11-28-95; Ord. No. 2005-3252, § 1, 10-
11-05)
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Sec. 6-9. Redemption by person responsible for animal.
Any animal impounded pursuant to this chapter may be redeemed by the person responsible for
it upon satisfaction of all of the following conditions:
(1) He/she shows a valid City of Ferguson dog license receipt for that animal; and
(2) If he/she can not comply with the provisions of this chapter due to lack of a valid rabies
inoculation, he/she shall accept a "72-hour notice" to comply with the provisions of this chapter
and post a forty dollar($40.00) cash bond; and
(3) He/she pays the release fee of ten dollars ($10.00) plus boarding fees of five dollars ($5.00)
per day the animal is impounded; and
(4) He/she pays all fines for violations of this chapter or in lieu thereof posts a bond in an
amount equal to the fines for said violations to assure his/her court appearance.
(Ord. No. 88-2257, § 1, 2-9-88; Ord. No. 2005-3252, § 1, 10-11-05)
Sec. 6-11. Animals creating a nuisance, prohibited.
(a) Every person responsible for an animal shall keep it from being a nuisance.
(b) An animal creates a nuisance if it:
(1) Soils, defiles, or defecates on property other than property of the person responsible for the
animal unless such waste is immediately removed by a person responsible and deposited in a
waste container or buried on grounds where the person has permission or the right to bury it.
(2) Damages public property or property belonging to a person other than a person responsible
for the animal.
(3) Is maintained in a manner that is offensive, annoying or dangerous to the public health,
safety or welfare of the community.
(4) Causes a disturbance by frequent, repetitive, continuous, or excessive barking, howling,
meowing, or other sounds made by it which unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace,
comfort, and repose of property owners or possessors, and provided that, notwithstanding any
other provision of this chapter, if the owner or other person having custody of the animal cannot,
with reasonable inquiry, be located by an animal control officer duly authorized by the city, or if
the animal has two or more violations of this subsection within a six-month period, the animal
may be impounded.
(5) Chases vehicles, including bicycles.
(6) Without reasonable provocation attacks or bites persons or other animals.
(7) Impedes refuse collection, mail delivery, meter reading or other public service activities.
(8) Turns over, rummages through, or damages a refuse container.
(9) Trespasses on property not owned, leased or rented by the person responsible for the animal.
(c) Restriction on number of dogs kept outside a kennel. No person shall be permitted to own,
maintain or keep more than three (3) dogs of the age of four (4) months or older on any premises
of less than two (2) acres, unless they have been licensed by the city to operate a kennel.
(Ord. No. 88-2257, § 1, 2-9-88; Ord. No. 98-2989, § 1, 7-28-98; Ord. No. 2005-3252, § 1, 10-11-
05)
State law references: Municipal authority to abate nuisances, RSMo 71.780.
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Sec. 6-14. Animal carcasses.
(a) It shall be the duty of all persons having a dead animal upon their premises, or who shall be
the owners or possessors of any dead animal which died within the city, to bury the same under
at least three (3) feet of packed earth cover, either upon the premises of the owner, or any other
burial place approved by the animal control officer, within forty-eight (48) hours after the animal
dies.
(b) No person shall bury the body of any dead horse, mule, cow, ox, goat, hog, sheep or other
large animal weighing over forty (40) pounds within the city, and the owner or person in
possession of any property shall not permit any such animal to be buried on his property.
(Ord. No. 88-2257, § 1, 2-9-88; Ord. No. 2005-3252, § 1, 10-11-05)
State law references: Placing animal carcasses in streams, wells or waters prohibited, RSMo
577.076.
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Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used in this Document
The following definitions are specific to the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 and to the City of
Ferguson.
Best Management Practice (BMP)means: Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices,
maintenance procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of
streams within St. Louis County from urban runoff. BMP's may be structural or non-structural.
(This definition adapted from Section (1) (C) 1 of Missouri Storm Water Regulation 10 CSR 20-
6.200)
Coordinating Authority means: The municipal entity, which is one of the co-permittees to a
state issued Phase II storm water permit that is recognized by the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources (MDNR) as the party which will coordinate the activities of all of the co-
permittees in meeting the requirements of the permit. For the St. Louis County Plan Area, the
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District(MSD) has been identified in the permit as the
coordinating authority for the 61 co-permittees. One of the coordinating authority's
responsibilities is to prepare and submit an annual report to the MDNR on the status of
compliance of all 61 co-permittees with the permit and approved SWMP.
Co-permittee means: An individual permittee named in a Phase II permit that is issued to
multiple entities within a single urbanized area such as St. Louis County. Within the St. Louis
County Plan Area, each of the 61 co-permittees is responsible only for the permit conditions
relating to the discharges for which it is the owner or operator and for carrying out all the
responsibilities for which it has been designated within the SWMP. The co-permittees share in
the finance and administrative responsibilities under the permit and with meeting the
commitments in the SWMP. The co-permittees are listed in Appendix 1-A1.
Green Procurement—the procurement of products and services that have a lesser or reduced
effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or
services that serve the same purpose.
Green Product—a product that is less harmful than the next best alternative, having
characteristics such as:
• Being recyclable.
• Being biodegradable.
• Containing recycled material (post-consumer recycled content).
• Having minimal packaging and/or for which there will be take-back by the
manufacturer/supplier of packaging.
• Being reusable or contain reusable parts.
• Having minimal content and use of toxic substances in production.
• Producing fewer and/or less polluting by-products during manufacture, distribution, use
and/or disposal.
• Producing the minimal amount of toxic substances during use or at disposal.
• Making efficient use of resources—a product that uses energy, fuel or water more efficiently
or that uses less paper, ink or other resources.
• Being durable or having a long economically useful life and/or can be economically repaired
or upgraded.
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Green Space—planned and preserved open land; and interconnected system of open land,
determined to have cultural ecological, developmental, agricultural, and/or recreational value.
Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP)—the technology-based discharge standard for Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer Systems to reduce pollutants in storm water discharges that was
established by CWA § 402 (p). A discussion of MEP as it applies to regulated small MS4s is
found at 40 CFR 122.34.
MCMS means: Minimum Control Measures. The six MCMs are: Public educations and
outreach; Public participation/involvement; Illicit discharge, detection and elimination;
Construction site runoff control; Post-construction site runoff control; and Pollution
prevention/good housekeeping.
Municipal Industrial Facility means: An industrial facility, as defined the federal and state
storm water regulations, which is owned or operated by a municipality. The regulations define
covered industrial facilities by their Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are published
by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. From this extensive list of covered SIC codes,
the following operations have been identified as those most likely to be owned or operated by the
following operations have been identified as those most likely to be owned or operated by a
municipality: Transportation Operations, Landfills, Hazardous Waste
Treatment/Storage/Disposal facilities, Vehicle Maintenance or Fueling facilities, Recycling
facilities, Yard Waste/Composting facilities and certain types of Warehousing & Storage
facilities.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) means: A conveyance or system of
conveyances including roads and highways with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch
basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, paved or unpaved channels or storm drains designated and utilized
for routing of storm water which is contained within the municipal corporate limits or is owned
and operated by the state, city, town, village, county, district, association or other public body
created by or pursuant to the laws of Missouri having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage,
industrial waste, storm water or other liquid wastes and is not a part or portion of a combined
sewer system. (this definition adapted from Section (1) (C) 16 of Missouri Storm Water
Regulation 10 CSR 20-6.200). Each of the 61 co-permittees operates its own MS4. In
additional, the term is used to refer to the entire St. Louis County Plan Area which is identified in
the Phase II permit as the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4.
Municipal Work Group means: A group of municipal representatives organized under the
provisions of Chapter 14 of the St. Louis County SWMP to develop a model Operations and
Maintenance Program and a Training Program for the 61 co-permittees in order to comply with
the provisions of Section 4.2.6.1.1 of the Plan Area Phase II storm water permit. The work
group members are listed in Appendix 1-A3.
Municipality means: Any public entity as described in the definition of Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System. St. Louis County and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District are
considered "municipalities" for the purposes of the Phase II storm water permit along with the 59
cities, towns and villages that are co-permittees. The Missouri Department of Transportation
(MoDOT) is also a"municipality" and operates an MS4 within the Plan Area. However
MoDOT is covered by a separate state permit and is not a co-permittee under the St. Louis
Metropolitan Small MS4 permit.
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NPDES means: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. This term was introduced in
Section 402 of the federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (last amended in 1987 and now
known as the Clean Water Act.) Section 402 provides for the issuance of NPDES permits for the
discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States and specifies the conditions under which
permits may be issued. The 1987 amendments established the phased permitting requirements
for municipal storm water discharges. In Missouri, the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources has been delegated the authority to issue NPDES permits.
Phase I means: The first phase of the federal storm water regulations. These took effect
December 17, 2000. Phase I regulations provide for storm water permitting for industrial
facilities, for land disturbance sites 5 acres or greater in size ad for MS4s having populations
greater than 100,000 (medium and large MS4s). Industrial facilities operated by municipalities,
regardless of size are included under Phase I. See definition of"Municipal Industrial Facility".
Phase II means: The second phase of the federal storm water regulations. These took effect
February 7, 2000. Phase II regulations provide for storm water permitting for MS4s, in
urbanized areas as defined by the Bureau of the Census, with populations below 100,000 (Small
MS4s) and for land disturbance sites between 1 acre and 5 acres in size. Each of the individual
municipal entities within the St. Louis County Plan Area has a population below 100,000 and is,
therefore, a Small MS4 subject to Phase II requirements.
Phase II Permit means: Storm water permit#MO-R040005 with effective date of March 10,
2003, issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to the 61 St. Louis County co-
permittees. The permit was issued pursuant to the provisions of Missouri Storm Water
Regulation 10 CSR 20-6.200.
Plan Area means: The portion of St. Louis County served by separate storm sewers ad within
the corporate boundaries of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. The Plan Area includes
the 59 cities, towns and villages who are co-permittees as well as unincorporated St. Louis
County. While there are a total of 77 municipalities in the Plan Area, 18 have populations of less
than 1000 are therefore, exempt from the Phase II permitting requirements, per Section (1) (C)
22 of Missouri storm water regulation 10 CSR 20-6.200. The City of St. Louis and twelve
county municipalities adjoining the City of St. Louis are served by combined sewers and are not
part of the Plan Area. The Plan Area is identified in the Phase II permit as the St. Louis
Metropolitan Small MS4.
Plan Area Training Committee means: The Municipal Work Group defined above.
Recycling Facility means: Any co-permittee owned or operated facility which collects, for
recycling, common household recyclables such as paper, plastic glass, cardboard, etc. or which
collects and processes yard wastes for use as mulch or compost.
St. Louis Municipalities Phase II Storm Water Planning Committee means: The group of 22
representatives from municipal governments, St. Louis County, MSD and various state and
regional agencies which developed the Storm Water Management Plan for St. Louis County.
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Separate Storm Sewer means: A pipe, conduit, conveyance or system of conveyances
(including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches,
manmade channels or storm drains) designed and intended to receive and convey storm water
and which discharges to waters of the state and which is not part of a combined sewer system.
Storm Water means: Rainfall runoff, snow melt runoff and surface runoff and drainage.
Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) or Plan means: The plan developed for the St.
Louis County Plan Area by the St. Louis Municipalities Phase II Storm Water Planning
Committee and approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources through the issuance
of NPDES permit MO-R040005.
Sustainable (green) Service means: A service acquired from a supplier who has a green
operational policy and whose internal practices promote sustainability.
Threshold means: The dollar value of contracts, above which a formal record is kept on file
showing that environmental criteria were considered when requirements were defined.
Urban Runoff means: Storm water and runoff from streets, parking lots, rooftops, residential,
commercial and industrial areas and any areas that have been rendered impervious through
development activities. Such runoff becomes contaminated with fertilizers, pesticides, vehicle
drippi8ngs and other urban wastes. These contaminants are carried through the separate storm
sewers and discharged into area streams where they degrade the water quality, harm aquatic life
and other wildlife, reduce aesthetic and recreational values and make the waters unsafe for
human use.
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For More Information...
• Corps of Engineers—404 Permits and MDNR 401 certification.
http://www.dnr.mo.gov/wpscd/wpcp/401/wpcp-40 1.htm#general
http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/permits/permitap.htm
• Erosion and Sediment Control BMP's—St. Louis County BMP's are available under the
SWPPP link on the following web site:
www.stlouisco.com/plan/land disturbance.html
• General Overview—For a general overview of storm water runoff issues, see EPA's
website: http://www.epa.gov/weatherchannel/stormwater.html
• Green Procurement—Many resources are available from the EPA Waste Wise Helpline:
800-EPA-WISE. Website: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-
w/reduce/wstewise/wrr/buyq&a.htm
"Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services" see EPA
website: http://yosemite 1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf/Pages?PickStore.html?Open
Sample Green Procurement Policy—
http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/sd-env/sds2003/green-procurement-e.html
• Low Impact Development Methods/Facility Design—to reduce storm water runoff from
impervious areas—see EPA's web site at:
http://www.epa.gov/owowwtrl/NPS/lid/lidit.html
• Model Municipal Ordinances—
o Animal Waste—http://www.mrsc.org/Subjects/Legal/Nuisances/nu-poop.aspx
o Debris and Yard Waste Nuisance—
http://www.stlmuni.org/scripts/stlmuni/ordinance/index.cfm?ViewMe=1012
o Container size—http://www.southernshores.org/chap8.htm
o Litter Control—
http://www.northgeorgiawater.com/pdfs/modordfintask 10/tab6.pdf
o Septic Tank Maintenance—http://www.anjec.org/html/ord-modelseptic.htm
o Riparian Buffer—http://www.stormwatercenter.net/Model%200rdinances/buffer
modelordinance.htm
• NPDES—Permits from MDNR—
www.dnr.mo.gov.wpscd/wpcp/permits-general.htm
• Nonpoint Source Control, EPA Grants—Information on EPA Grants can be found
at: www.epa.gov/owow/nps/funding.html
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• Pesticide Management—For more information on Pesticide BMPS, see:
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/pests/g07520.htm
For a summary of Missouri pesticide regulation, see:
http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/aggui des/agecon/g00855.htm
For more information on Integrated Pest Management Programs, see:
http://ipm.missouri.edu/ipmresources.htm
http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/pests/imp I 004.htm
http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/pests/imp 1009.htm
• Pet Waste—For more information, see: http://www.marc.org/water/summer.htm
• Spill Response and Reporting—For EPA contacts and reporting instructions:
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/er/triggers/index.htm
MDNR contact and reporting instructions:
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/alpd/esp/esp eer.htm
• Storm Drain Marking Projects—For more information, call MSD's Division of
Environmental Compliance at 314-436-8710.
• Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMP's)—EPA Fact Sheets on the web at:
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/menuofbmps/poll.cfm
• Storm Water Management Practices—Fact Sheets are available from the Storm Water
Manager's Resource Center at the following web site:
http://www.stormwatercenter.net
• Storm Water Permits—Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/wpscd/wpcp/permits/wpcpermits-stormwater.htm
• Waste Disposal Guidance—MDNR Pollution Prevention Guidance publications:
http://www.dnr.dtate.mo.us/oac/pubs.htm#PolutionPrevention
• Waste Reduction and Recycling Policy—For the sample policy see:
http://www.legal.unccedu/policies/ps-110.html
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°��°�= CITY OF FERGUSON `LSD
MISSOURI 63135
(FERGUSON)
July13, 2007
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Mr. Br Litzsinger, P.E.
M ager of Environmental Compliance
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
10 East Grand Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63147-2913
Dear Mr. Litzsinger,
Enclosed please find the City of Ferguson's Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual.
I presume this will put the City of Ferguson in compliance with the Phase II Storm Water
Management Plan and MS4 Permit.
Respe ully,
Edward Gincola
Municipal anager
CITY HALL CLERK of COURT POLICE FIRE RECREATION MUNICIPAL
110 Church St. 222 S.Florissant Rd. DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT GARAGE
(314)521-7721 (314)524-5264 222 S.Florissant Rd. 110 Church St. 501 N.Florissant Rd. 901 Ferguson Ave.
FAX#(314)524-5173 FAX#(314)524-5290 (314)522-3100 (314)522-1122 (314)521-4661 (314)521-8373
FAX#(314)524-5290 FAX#(314)521-9213 FAX#(314)524-5077 FAX#(314)521-5165