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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
For The Prevention And Reduction
Of Pollution In Storm Water Runoff
From Municipal Operations
Within The City Of
Sunset Hills, Missouri
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
Adopted October 2007
Updated February 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Program Administration ........................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 - General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance ........................................... 5
Chapter 3 - Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations ................................... 17
Chapter 4 - Vehicle/Equipment Washing ............................................................................... 23
Chapter 5 - Facility Repair, Remodeling and Construction .................................................... 25
Chapter 6 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Roadways, Highways, Bridges and Parking
Facilities ................................................................................................................................ 29
Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping ......................... 33
Chapter 8 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm Sewers and Inlet
Structures .............................................................................................................................. 38
Chapter 9 - Operation and Maintenance of Recycling and Composting Facilities ................. 42
Chapter 10 - Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management Projects .................. 43
APPENDICES ....................................................................................................................... 46
Appendix 1-A1: Sixty One Co-Permittees, St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 Phase II Permit
#MO-R040005 ....................................................................................................................... 46
Appendix 1-A2: Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 ................................... 47
Appendix 1-A3: Model Operation & Maintenance and Training Program Work Group .......... 50
Appendix 1- A4: Ordinance/Resolution Adopting O&M Program ........................................... 51
Appendix 1- B1: Policies ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix 2-F1: Sample Recycling Policy .............................................................................. 52
Appendix 2-F2: Sample Green Procurement Policy .............................................................. 54
Appendix 2-F3: St. Louis County Waste Management Code ................................................ 59
Appendix 2-F4: Model – Litter Control Ordinance ..................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix 2-F5: Model – Nuisance Ordinance for Debris and Yard Waste .... Error! Bookmark
not defined.
Appendix 2-F6: Model – Animal Waste Ordinance ................................................................ 73
Appendix 5-F1: Corps of Engineers 404 Permit & MDNR 401 Certification .......................... 87
Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used In This Document ........................................................ 89
For More Information… ......................................................................................................... 94
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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 Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills adoption of the work group’s model
program as applicable and tailored to specifically meet the City of Sunset Hills needs and
goals. This program impacts all facets of municipal operations. It is the City of Sunset Hills
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 Sunset Hills 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 work or job/service specifications. Contractors will be required to obtain all
applicable local/state/federal environmental permits. This program has been adopted by
Resolution #297 on October 9, 2007 (See appendix 1-A4).
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B. Policies:
The City of Sunset Hills has adopted several policies regarding the purchase of recycled
products; janitorial and other supplies exhibiting lower toxicity; utilization of integrated pest
management practices; and other pollution prevention policies. Copies of policies are
contained in Appendix 1-B1.
C. 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 Sunset Hills is not engaged in the subject
activity.
D. Administration:
The responsible party for administration of the operation and maintenance (O&M) program is
the Director of Public Works. 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 Sunset Hills 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
that 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 BMPs and proper
waste management.
Records documenting the training of employees and contractors must be maintained in file.
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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. City Hall – 3939 S. Lindbergh Blvd.; Sunset Hills, MO. 63127 This facility is situated on
8.63 acres, with a building size of approximately 10,735 square feet. City Hall houses
the Finance and Administration Department, the Planning Department, the City Clerk’s
office, and the Public Works Administration offices. A paved surface parking lot is
provided for visitors/employees, and 3 City vehicles. Materials and supplies utilized in
performing all building maintenance, including custodial work, are stored within the
building. A total of 13 employees report to this facility.
2. Public Works Facility – 3909 S. Lindbergh Blvd. This facility houses the Street
Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. The facility is also situated on
8.63 acres listed previously. It contains a main building, which includes covered
equipment storage and storage bins, with a combined area of approximately 9,300
square feet. The main building has six (6) vehicle work bays, an enclosed vehicle
wash bay, a sign shop, shower/locker facilities, lunchroom, and administrative offices.
A round salt dome, with a capacity of 1,200 tons, is also located on the site. A paved
parking lot is provided for visitors/employees. All equipment associated with street
maintenance activities are either stored within the covered equipment storage building,
or on the paved yard storage area. All materials utilized in performing street
maintenance is stored within the main building and the salt dome. All fleet
maintenance activity is done inside the main building, within the vehicle work bays.
The Street Maintenance Division maintains Public Works vehicles, Parks Department
vehicles and Police Department vehicles. The Public Works Facility typically operates
from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hours vary during emergency operations such as snow
removal. A total of 11 employees report to this facility.
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3. Community Center – 3915 S Lindbergh Blvd. This facility is situated on the same 8.63
acres campus, with a building size of approximately 30,000 square feet. The
Community Center houses the Parks and Recreation Departments Administration
offices. A paved surface parking lot is provided for visitors/employees, and 4 City
vehicles. Materials and supplies utilized in performing all building maintenance,
including custodial work, are stored within the building. A total of 8 full time employees
report to this facility.
4. Watson Trail Park – 12450 W. Watson. This 25-acre facility consists of 4 playground,
3 pavilions, 5 picnic sites, a basketball court, a 9-hole disc golf course, a swimming
pool, 4 tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a 1 acre lake and walking trails. The
complex also contains a 1,500 square foot building which houses the Parks
Maintenance Division. This Parks Department is responsible for the maintenance of
the athletic complex, the maintenance of all other City Parks and the City’s various
beautification areas. A paved parking lot is provided for employees and patrons.
Equipment is either stored within the building, or on a paved storage area behind the
building. All material used in park maintenance activities is stored within the building.
This facility operates seven (7) days a week generally from dawn to dusk. A total of 6
full time employees report to this facility.
5. Police Department – 3905 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The Chief of Police has authority over
the Police Facility.
C. Responsible Parties:
1. City Hall - The Director of Public Works has authority over City Hall.
Director of Public Works: (314) 849-3400
2. Public Works Facility – The Director of Public Works has authority over the Public
Works Facility. The facility is actively managed by the Street Superintendent.
Director of Public Works: (314) 849-3400
Street Superintendent: (314) 842-6080
3. Community Center - The Director of Parks and Recreation has authority over the
Community Center
Parks Director: (314) 842-7265
4. Watson Trail Park - The Director of Parks and Recreation has authority over the Park
complex. The complex is actively managed by the Park Superintendent.
Parks Director: (314) 842-7265
Park Superintendent: (314) 842-7265
5. Police Facility - The Police Chief has authority over the Police Facility.
Police Chief: (314) 849-4400
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D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
1. City Hall: Material/supply needs are determined by the Director of Public Works.
Material Maximum Quantity Kept On Hand For Use Within Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies 10 Gallons Six Months Storeroom
Latex Paint 5 Gallons Six Months Storeroom
Aerosol Cans (various products) Only Amount Needed Six Months Storeroom
Fluorescent Lamps 12 Six Months Storeroom
Light Ballasts 2 Six Months Storeroom
2. Public Works Facility: Material/supply needs are determined by the Street
Superintendent. Material/supplies used in vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair
operations are listed in Chapter 3. Materials/supplies used in roadway/bridge
maintenance are listed in Chapter 6.
Material Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies 5 Gallons Six Months Custodial Closet
3. Community Center: Material/supply needs are determined by the Director of Parks and
Recreation.
Material Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies 10 Gallons Six Months Custodial Closet
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4. Watson Trail Park: Material/supply needs are determined by the Park Superintendent.
Materials/supplies used in parks maintenance operations are listed in Chapter 7.
Material Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies 300 Gallons One Months Storage Room
Swimming Pool Chemicals 50 Gallons One Month Storage Room
Latex Paint 5 Gallons Six Months Storage Room
5. Police Department: Material/supply needs are determined by the Police Chief.
Material Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies 5 Gallons Six Months Custodial Closet
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
1. City Hall: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from custodial
operations. Wastes from building and office maintenance activities are also included in
this list.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location Method Of
Disposal Contractor Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
1 – 1 yd3
Dumpster
Fenced Area
Outside of Rear of
Building
Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
White Paper &
Cardboard
Various
Containers
Fenced Area
Outside of Rear of
Building
Recycle Waste Hauler Weekly
Aluminum Cans &
Plastic Bottles
Various
Containers
Fenced Area
Outside of Rear of
Building
Recycle Waste Hauler Weekly
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets, auto
scrubber, water
based cleaners)
N/A N/A Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer. N/A Daily
Lamp Ballasts Box
Fenced Area
Outside of Rear of
Building
Landfill (if PCBs,
with approval) Waste Hauler As Needed
Lamp (green tip
fluorescent) Box Storage Area Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
Computer Monitors,
CPUs Box Storage Area Recycle Auction to Buyer As Needed
Oil Based Paints
and Thinners Drum Maintenance Shop Energy Recovery Hazardous
Waste Vendor As Needed
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2. Public Works Facility: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from
custodial operations. Additional waste generated from vehicle maintenance activities
and street maintenance activities is included in Chapters 3 and 6 of this document.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location Method Of
Disposal Contractor Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
1 yd3
Dumpster
Fenced Area
Outside of Rear of
Building
Picked up by
Waste Hauler. Waste Hauler Weekly
White Paper &
Cardboard
Various
Containers
Fenced Area
Outside of Rear of
Building
Picked up for
Recycling. Waste Hauler Weekly
Aluminum Cans &
Plastic Bottles
Various
Containers
Fenced Area
Outside of Rear of
Building
Picked up for
Recycling. Waste Hauler Weekly
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets, auto
scrubber)
N/A N/A Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer. N/A Daily
3.Community Center: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from custodial
operations. Wastes from building and office maintenance activities are also included in
this list.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location Method Of
Disposal Contractor Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
2 – 1 yd3
Dumpster
Fenced Area west
side of Building Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
White Paper &
Cardboard
Various
Containers
Fenced Area west
side of Building Recycle Waste Hauler Weekly
Aluminum Cans &
Plastic Bottles
Various
Containers
Fenced Area west
side of Building Recycle Waste Hauler Weekly
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets, auto
scrubber, water
based cleaners)
N/A N/A Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer. N/A Daily
Lamp Ballasts Box Fenced Area west
side of Building
Landfill (if PCBs,
with approval) Waste Hauler As Needed
Lamp (green tip
fluorescent) Box Storage Area Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
Computer Monitors,
CPUs Box Storage Area Recycle Auction to Buyer As Needed
Oil Based Paints
and Thinners Drum Maintenance Shop Energy Recovery Hazardous
Waste Vendor As Needed
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4. Watson Trail Park: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from custodial
operations. Additional waste generated from parks maintenance activities is included
in Chapter 7 of this document.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location Method Of
Disposal Contractor Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
2 – 1 yd3
Dumpsters
Fenced Area in
Rear of Building
Picked up by
Waste Hauler. Waste Hauler Weekly
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets,
auto scrubber)
N/A N/A Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer. N/A Daily
Backwash Water
from Swimming
Pool
N/A N/A Discharged to
Sanitary Sewer. Staff Weekly
(In Season)
5. Police Department: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from
custodial operations. Wastes from building and office maintenance activities are also
included in this list.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location Method Of
Disposal Contractor Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
1 – 1 yd3
Dumpster
Fenced Area in Rear
of Building Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
White Paper &
Cardboard
Various
Containers
Fenced Area in Rear
of Building Recycle Waste Hauler Weekly
Aluminum Cans &
Plastic Bottles
Various
Containers
Fenced Area in Rear
of Building Recycle Waste Hauler Weekly
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets, auto
scrubber, water
based cleaners)
N/A N/A Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer. N/A Daily
Lamp Ballasts Box Fenced Area in Rear
of Building
Landfill (if PCBs,
with approval) Waste Hauler As Needed
Lamp (green tip
fluorescent) Box Storage Area Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
Computer Monitors,
CPUs Box Storage Area Recycle Auction to Buyer As Needed
Oil Based Paints
and Thinners Drum Maintenance Shop Energy Recovery Hazardous
Waste Vendor As Needed
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F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
FACILITIES
Pool drainage and filter backwash water from chlorinated swimming pools, fountains
and lined ponds 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 code, and not
create a nuisance to adjoining property.
Avoid using copper or silver-containing algaecides in pools, fountains and ponds.
Ensure grease traps and oil/water separators in kitchens and food service areas are
maintained. Avoid sanitary sewer grease-blockage by regularly pumping out traps and
separators.
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.
Minimize the use of pesticides through an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program.
An IPM Program uses monitoring of pest populations compared to an action threshold,
and then choosing the proper tactics, using nonchemical pest control practices, such as
mechanical and biological controls, when possible, or less toxic products when needed.
IPM does not rely on routine applications of pesticide based on a calendar date.
Reduce the risk of West Nile Virus by reducing stagnant water (mosquito breeding
grounds) caused by cans, containers and tires present in litter and junk piles. Keeping
storm water drainage gutters and drains clean will also reduce conditions suitable for
mosquito breeding. Refer to MU Extension IPM Guides at:
http://ipm.missouri.edu/ipmresources.htm (See Chapter 7 for additional BMPs.)
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, mowing,
aerification, and thatch control. Refer to MU Extension Publication IPM1009:
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/pests/ipm1009.htm (See Chapter 7 for
additional BMPs.)
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MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
Collect and recycle, to the maximum extent practicable, wastes generated by municipal
operations. (See the policy in Appendix 2 -F1.)
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.
Material stockpiles which can not feasibly be covered should be surrounded by a berm
or otherwise contained so that storm water runoff can be captured.
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 exam ple, 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 roof; or if outdoors,
containers should be kept clean and sealed water-tight.
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 all 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 source and contain the spilled material. With training on hazards from a material
safety data sheet, minor spills can be addressed by 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 Countermeasure (SPCC) plans are required to meet regulatory
criteria in 40 CFR 112 for sites with a storage capacity over 660 gallons oil in one
container or 1,320 gallons on site.
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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
Enforce ordinances for waste containers which regulate size, type, covers and water-
tightness for residential, commercial and industrial areas. (See Appendix 2-F4 for
Sunset Hills Ordinance)
Enforce ordinances against illegal dumping, littering and improper yard waste disposal,
providing for corrective action, enforcement and penalties. (See Appendix
2-F4 and 2-F5 for Sunset Hills Ordinances.) Also, Sunset Hills incorporates this to
cover dumping issues in right-of-way: Sec. 24-4. Dumping materials upon public
places. No person shall dump, discharge, cast out or place any trash, rubbish, waste,
garbage, refuse, dirt, rocks, wood or any other foreign matter, substance or material
upon any street sidewalk, shoulder of a road or other public place within the City.
(Ordinance No. 258 § 31, 11-5-1963)
Enforce ordinances requiring pet owners, property owners, and equestrian and animal
boarding facilities to clean up wastes from their pets and other animals. (See
Appendix 2-F6 for Sunset Hills Ordinance).
Provide pet waste scoop dispensers and 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.
Recycling and yard waste services for residential waste are arranged through the trash
hauler.
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, internet sites, storm
drain marking projects, etc.
Promote and assist in neighborhood and stream clean-up activities.
Enforce municipal ordinances against illegal discharges to storm water from sources
such as failing septic tanks, septic tanks discharging to storm water, etc. Article III of
Chapter 23 of Sunset Hills City Code, which states:
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ARTICLE III. SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sec. 23-52. When connection with public sewer required.
Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed, and every premises having
drainage piping thereon, shall be connected to a public sewer whenever a sewer line is
in place within any street, alley, right-of-way or easement that adjoins or abuts such
premises.
(Ord. No. 30, § 7, 8-14-1957)
Sec. 23-53. When individual system required; approval; compliance.
Whenever any building in which plumbing fixtures are installed or any premises having
drainage piping thereon is not required by this chapter to be connected to a public
sewer, an individual sewage disposal system approved by the director of public health
and sanitation shall be installed. Such installations shall comply with the provisions of
the plumbing code of the city, the provisions of this chapter and any rule or regulation
adopted thereunder.
(Ord. No. 30, § 7, 8-14-1957)
Sec. 23-54. Disposal of sewage, waste in portable or mobile container.
No person shall remove, transport or dispose any sewage sludge, industrial waste or
human excrement by any portable or mobile container unless written permission is first
obtained therefor from the department of public health and sanitation.
(Ord. No. 30, § 7, 8-14-1957)
Sec. 23-55. Construction of treatment plants.
All sewage treatment plants installed in the city shall be constructed in accordance with
the regulations and requirements of the state water pollution board, under the
observation and inspection of the director of public works.
(Ord. No. 253, § 1, 7-2-1963)
Sec. 23-56. Discharge of sewage, wastes.
(a) No sewage, human excrement, industrial waste or other material shall be
discharged into any sewer, storm water sewer or drain, unless it conforms to the
standards and requirements of this chapter and any rule or regulation adopted
thereunder.
(b) No sewage, human excrement, industrial waste or other material shall be
discharged, deposited or permitted to flow on, in or under the surface of the ground or
into any surface water or groundwater flowing through, in or bordering the city unless
such disposal or condition of sewage, human excrement or industrial waste meets the
standards and requirements of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted
thereunder.
Develop/enforce municipal ordinances requiring the proper maintenance of septic tanks
and other small onsite sewage disposal systems.
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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) engages in the
following activities described by the following categories:
Equipment/Vehicle Washing (G75, See also Chapter 4) - Car wash wastewater treatment
systems for design flows of 50,000 gallons per day or less. This includes no -discharge land
application systems. Provides for 500 gallons per day de -minimis exemption under certain
conditions.
Swimming pools (G76) – Discharges of filter backwash and pool drainage from swimming
pools and lined ponds.
The discharge of process waste water to a storm water inlet from any City of Sunset Hills
facility requires an NPDES Operating Permit from MDNR’s Water Pollution Control Program.
All permit conditions and limitations must be complied with.
The applicable list:
1. City Hall – 3939 S. Lindbergh Blvd.; Sunset Hills, MO. 63127
2. Public Works Facility – 3909 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
3. Community Center – 3915 S Lindbergh Blvd.
4. Watson Trail Park – 12450 W. Watson
5. Police Department – 3905 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
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H. Training:
All employees involved in maintenance operations, construction, purchasing, facility or site
design, or building or facility management will be trained on thi s chapter, including the
following Departments and work units:
Vehicle maintenance department – mechanics and management.
Public works department – equipment operators, laborers, and
management.
City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, Office Manager
Parks Attendants, Park Director, Senior Parks Attendant, Recreation
Supervisors and seasonal staff.
Police Department management
In addition to training on the housekeeping BMPs and proper waste management, employees
will be provided general awareness of NPDES discharge requirements.
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Chapter 3 - Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations
A. Description of Activities:
Public Works maintenance personnel are responsible for the maintenance and repair of
equipment and vehicles ranging from chain saws a nd light vehicles to loaders and tandem
dump trucks. Preventative maintenance or PM’s include oil and filter changes, tune ups and
tire rotations. Repairs include engine and transmission replacement; brake, suspension or
axle repair; and welding work. There are no fueling sites at any of the City of Sunset Hills
repair facilities. Outside contractors perform services such as glass repair or replacement and
all bodywork.
B. Locations:
The Public Works Maintenance Garage located at 3909 S. Lindbergh Bl vd. serves
the Municipal City Limits of the City of Sunset Hills. It is responsible for
approximately 60 pieces of equipment. This location has one welding area and
eight work bays that includes one fixed lift. One independent , mobile electric above
ground lift, serves all available service bays of the Public Works Garage. The
materials/supplies used at this facility are all stored inside except granular material
utilized for street maintenance activities.
The Parks Maintenance facility located in the basement of the Park Activity Center
is located at 12450 W. Watson. This location has (2) attached bays that mainly
houses park maintenance equipment; the facility also has (3) house raw materials
and another (3) that house park equipment.
These facilities are responsible for 45 pieces of equipment (including vehicles, mowers, minor
tools, etc.). Bulk oil is stored in drums and disposed of at approved offsite locations. All
chemicals are stored inside.
The majority of maintenance work is done inside. The above locations perform vehicle
maintenance for the Parks, Public Works and Police Department for the City of Sunset Hills.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Public Works Mechanic oversees all aspects of Public Works, Parks and Police
Department fleet administration and operations. The Public Works Mechanic is responsible for
the day-to-day operations of the Public Works garage. The Public Works Mechanic has two
(2) driver/laborers who assist in the daily activities of the garage operation.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
Materials /supplies for all locations are ordered by the Public Works Mechanic and delivered
directly to the Public Works Garage. The following materials and quantities are typically kept
on hand for garage operation:
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Material Maximum Quantity Kept
On Hand For Use Within Storage Location
10w30 55 Gallons 6 Months Oil Storage Containment System
15w40 Oil 55 Gallons 6 Months Oil Storage Containment System
5w30 Oil 55 Gallons 6 Months Oil Storage Containment System
5w20 Oil 55 Gallons 6 Months Oil Storage Containment System
Transmission Fluid 55 Gallons 6 Months Oil Storage Containment System
Hydraulic 55 Gallons 6 Months Oil Storage Containment System
Anti-Freeze 20 Gallons 6 Months Storeroom
Windshield Washer
Fluid 55 Gallons 6 Months Shop
Gasoline 20 Gallons 1 Month Storeroom
Diesel 500 Gallons 2 Months Outside tank
Calcium 30000 Gallons 1 year Outside Tank
Penetrating Oil 24) 18 oz. cans 3 Months Garage Fire Cabinet
Brake Kleen 24) 18 oz. cans
1) 3 Gallon Bucket 3 Months Garage Fire Cabinet
Glass Cleaner 24) 18 oz. cans 3 Months Garage Fire Cabinet
Degreaser 24) 18 oz. cans 6 Months Garage Fire Cabinet
Grease tubes 36) 14 oz. tubes 6 Month Garage Fire Cabinet
CRF Sealer 110 Gallons 6 Month Storeroom
Asphalt Sealer 5200 lbs. – 50 lb. blocks 1 Year Shop
90W Gear Lube 10 Gallons 6 Months Storeroom
Weed Killer 50 Gallons 6 Months Storeroom
Spray Paint 48) 18 Oz Cans 6 Months Garage Fire Cabinet
Parts Solvent 40 Gallons 6 Months Parts Washer
Mineral Spirits 10 Gallons 6 Months Safety Cabinet #`1
Snow & Ice Melt 2,800 lb Bag 6 Months Shop
Brake Fluid 2 Gallon 6 Month Shop
Propane Tank 4) 100 lb. Cylinders
2) 20 lb. Cylinders 6 Month Shop & outside
Kerosene 15 Gallons 6 Months Fire Cabinet #2
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Materials /supplies for the Parks Garage are ordered by the Director of Parks & Recreation
and/or the Park Superintendent. The following materials and quantities are typically kept on
hand for garage operation:
Material Maximum Quantity Kept
On Hand For Use Within Storage Location
5w30 Oil 10 Quarts 6 Months Storage closet
15w40 Oil 10 Quarts 6 Months Storage closet
Anti Freeze 5 Gallons 6 Months Storage closet
Transmission Fluid 3 Quarts 6 Months Storage closet
Hydraulic Fluid 5 Gallons 6 Months Storage closet
Diesel 500 Gallons 6 Months Tank outside
Bar Oil 1 Gallon 6 Months Storage closet
Two-cycle Oil 1 Gallon 6 Months Storage closet
Gasoline 20 Gallons 6 Months Fire Cabinet
Brake Fluid 2 Quarts 6 Months Storage closet
Brake Cleaner 10) 12 oz. cans 6 Months Storage closet
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
All locations: Waste generated by operations of all garages are as follows:
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage
Location
Method Of
Disposal Contractor Frequency
Used Motor Oil,
Hydraulic and
Transmission Fluid
165 Gallons 55 gallon
drums Recycled Hazardous
Waste Hauler Quarterly
Used Oil Filters 55 Gallon
Drum
Drained for
24 Hours
Returned For
Recycling
Hazardous
Waste Hauler As Generated
Used Antifreeze 55 Gallon
Drum
Drained for
24 Hours Recycled Hazardous
Waste Hauler As Generated
Worn Brake
Pads/Shoes 5 gallon bucket Shop Returned For
Recycling
Hazardous
Waste Hauler As Generated
Equipment Batteries
(Lead-acid and NiCd) 5 gallon Shop Returned For
Recycling
Hazardous
Waste Hauler As Generated
Tires N/A N/A Returned at time of
tire changes Tire Vendor As Generated
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Scrap Metal 1 Ton Outside
Storage Bin Recycled Metal Recycler As Generated
Shop Towels 3 Bundles Garage
Towel Bin
Recycled by
Vendor Uniform Vendor As Generated
Aerosol Cans 55 Gallon Storage
Room
Recycled by
Hazardous Waste
Hauler
Hazardous
Waste Hauler As Generated
Oil Absorption 55 Gallon Storage
Room
Recycled by
Hazardous Waste
Hauler
Hazardous
Waste Hauler As Generated
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
Applicable to both Public Works and Parks Maintenance Facilities
OPERATIONS
Maintain the 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 (municipality) facilities are performed
indoors.
Use non-hazardous, environmentally safe products when possible. Avoid use of
chlorinated organic solvents.
Environmentally safe detergents are used instead of caustic cleaning solutions as
applicable.
Flammable liquids are kept in a vented fire-rated cabinet.
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.
Material and waste containers are placed over trays to contain spills 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.
Records of waste pick-ups are logged and maintained in file for the Public Works
Garage.
Drain pans are labeled for specific types of fluid at the Public Works Garage. Use pans
under vehicles and equipment with fluid leaks. Always use drip pans when making and
breaking connections. Use separate drain pans for oil versus anti-freeze.
Used oil filters should be gravity drained for 24 hrs with the anti -drain back valve or
filter dome punctured to facilitate the draining process at the Public Works Garage.
Crushing the oil filter and recycling is preferred.
Waste oil and other fluids having spill/leak potential are stored indoors and are in
secondary containment, when possible.
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Neutralizer and absorbent are kept by both new and used batteries at the Public Works
Garage.
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.
No painting or sanding activities take place at the Public Works Garage.
Keep the facility and surrounding area clear of litter.
SPILL PREVENTION
A spill control plan is in place with procedures for proper spill response to minimize
environmental impacts.
Procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations are in place to prevent
overfilling, spills and physical protection of the tanks from accidents.
In areas where spills could occur, such as fueling and loading areas, keep spill kits with
absorbent materials nearby. Storm drain berms are used for protection to prevent the
flow of spilled material from entering the storm drain.
Tanks and containers are regularly inspected to ensure physical integrity.
Maintain equipment to ensure the proper operation of automatic shutoff devices on
pumps and, overfill protection 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 tha t are connected to an MSD-
approved sediment /oil trap prior to discharge into the sanitary sewer system at the
Public Works Garage. The trap is pumped out quarterly, or as needed.
A site-plumbing schematic showing all drains, traps, and shut offs for utilities is
available at the shop. Employees are aware of sanitary and storm sewers to ensure all
wastewater is discharged to the sanitary sewer.
All above ground storage tanks have secondary containment in accordance with SPCC
requirements.
The outdoor fueling area has a secondary protection tank to contain any possible leak
from the tank itself.
“No smoking” signs are posted in the shop, and near hazardous waste and flammable
material storage areas. Verify that fire extinguishers are charged and inspect ed yearly.
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G. NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit status:
Vehicle maintenance facilities of this type are considered “municipal industrial” facilities under
the Missouri Storm Water Regulations and are subject to separate NPDES storm water
(Phase I) permitting requirements under MDNR general permit R80C. As stated above, all of
(municipality) vehicle repairs and maintenance are preformed indoors or are otherwise done
without exposure to storm water. Therefore, a NPDES Storm Water permit is not required and
a no-exposure certification has been filed with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
H. Training:
Training on storm water BMPs will be provided to mechanics, material handlers,
laborers/drivers, equipment operators and management staff working at facilities identified in
Section B. All employees will be provided safety training and training on written procedures
pertaining to general housekeeping. Continue semi-annual 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 Sunset Hills washes vehicles and equipment at wash bay facilities at the Public
Works Garage. The Police Department wash their ve hicles at a local, commercial car wash
facility.
B. Locations:
The City of Sunset Hills wash bay facilities are located at the Public Works Garage located at
3909 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Facility Superintendent responsible for pool vehicles, Jeff Rodenberg, is responsible for
ensuring that vehicles are taken off -site to approved commercial facilities for washing, or that
washing on Sunset Hills property is done in the location specified in Section B.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
Truck/Car Wash Soap & Wax is the cleaner used to clean our vehicles.
E. Wash bay design and waste disposal:
Wash water from vehicle and equipment washing must be disposed in the MSD sanitary
sewer, with pretreatment using a sediment/oil trap. The accumulated solids in the
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 oily waste.
F. Best Management Practices (BMPs):
FOR OFF-SITE WASHING
Police vehicles are taken to commercial facilities when washing is needed.
Commercial facilities used are verified to be in compliance with MSD sewer discharge
requirements. Facilities must discharge wastewater to the sanitary sewer system, and
wash bays must be covered to prevent storm water in the sanitary system.
FOR MUNICIPAL WASHING
Wash bay facilities are designed to collect wash water, pre-treat with a sediment/oil trap
(interceptor), and discharge to the sanitary sewer system. The trap must be pumped
quarterly, or as needed.
Wash bays are covered and drained to prevent storm water runoff from discharging to the
sanitary system.
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G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable.
H. Training:
Employees responsible for operating fleet vehicles and equipment will be made aware of
BMPs regarding washing, and the proper, designated locations for washing.
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Chapter 5 - Facility Repair, Remodeling 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 partitions, replacing a door or
window, painting, etc. Major projects are typically contracted out to commercial firms
specializing in the type of work required.
B. Locations:
City Hall, Public Works Garage and Park Activity Center contain a shop and material storage
areas for facility repair, remodeling and construction; and 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 Public Works Director and the Parks & Recreation Director are responsible parties that
will ensure all repairs, remodeling and construction will be performed without subjecting the
storm water system to any new contaminant streams. They are responsible for the
construction practices of the contractors that work for them on municipal facilities.
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. Tarps should be used on the
ground to collect fallen debris and other spilled mate rial. Waste should be cleaned up on a
daily basis and properly disposed of as noted below in section “E”. Routinely stocked
materials are identified in the following table.
Material Maximum Quantity Kept Onsite Storage Location
Lumber 100 Linear Feet Public
Works & Parks Garages
Dirt 5 Tons Yard
Rock 10 Tons Yard
Oil-Based Paint 5 Gallons Public
Works & Parks Garages
Latex Paint 5 Gallons Public
Works & Parks Garages
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E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, 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, recy cle
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 city hall 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 Requirements Method Of Disposal Contractor
Lumber, Drywall, Siding, Roof
Shingles, Insulation Dumpster or Container Sanitary or Demolition
Landfill Construction Contractor
Fluorescent, Sodium Vapor,
Mercury Vapor Lamps
Closed, Labeled
Container
Recycling as Universal
Waste
Fluorescent Green tip Lamps Box Recycle
Fluorescent Light Ballasts Closed Labeled
Container
Recycling or Landfill (if
PCBs, with approval)
Mercury Switch/Thermostat Closed Labeled
Container Reclaim Hazardous Material
Recycler
Asbestos Containing Materials
(tile, insulation, roofing material)
To be managed only by
certified personnel. Special Waste Landfill
Latex Paint Waste Closed Container Energy Recovery or
Sanitary Sewer Waste Vendor or MSD
Oil-based Paint Waste Closed Labeled
Container
Energy Recovery as
Hazardous Waste
Lead Based Paint Removal
Waste
To be managed only by
certified personnel.
Test for Hazardous
Waste Characteristics.
General Trash Dumpster or Container Sanitary Landfill
Steel, Iron, Copper Recycle
Carpet Recycle, or Sanitary
Landfill
Green Building
Recycling
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 brushes and allow the washout into the street, storm drains, drainage
ditches, or streams.
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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/owowwtr1/NPS/lid/lidlit.html for more information about Low Impact
Development methods.
In designing storm water drainage facilities, use the following BMPs, in accordance with
MSD’s storm water drainage facility design regulations, to improve the water quality of site
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 Stormwater Drainage Facilities”. Fact sheets on storm water management practices
are available from the Storm 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 the site by employing erosion and sediment control BMPs, 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 BMPs, see the
SWPPP link on the following web page: www.stlouisco.com/plan/land_disturbance.html
All construction or 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
MDNR 401 water quality certification. Waters of the United States include ditches, creeks,
rivers, lakes, ponds 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 above.
Never clean out or wash out paint or concrete mixers in the str eet or near a gutter, storm
drain or stream.
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Small quantities of inert demolition wastes and construction scraps are disposed in the city
hall dumpster. If larger quantities are generated, arrangements are made with a city-
contracted hauler for a special pick-up.
Keep work sites clean, pickup trash that can be wind blown daily.
Utilize certified asbestos inspectors to inspect floor tile, ceiling tile, fire-proof barriers and
doors, roofing material and insulating materials for asbestos content prior to dem olition.
Manage material using certified asbestos personnel.
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.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Land disturbance projects over 1 acre require a Land Disturbance Permit MO-R100A (if
regulated under a Phase II compliant land disturbance program) or Permit MO -R101 from the
MDNR. Storm water operating permits will not apply unless process water will be discharged
to storm water and not to the sanitary sewers.
H. Training:
All employees involved in facility construction, facility repair and remodeling activities will be
trained on the BMPs 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:
Most highway agencies and municipalities are responsible for the cleaning and maintenance
of roadways, highways, and parking facilities under their maintenance purview. Activities
include, but may not be limited to, street sweeping, flushing, applying surface seals, 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.
Bridge decks are periodically flushed in the spring to remove de-icing chemicals and to clean
the drainage structures. Also, flushing operations are performed on sections of pavement
where mud or debris accumulates after flooding, creating hazardous conditions.
Bridge decks are normally sealed on a five-to-seven year cycle to protect the concrete and
steel reinforcement from corrosive elements.
Patching operations involve the preparation of potholes and the fill of either hot mix or cold
patching material.
Highway agencies plow and salt the roadways under their 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 20º Fahrenheit.
Most highway agencies are required to respond to emergency situations 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:
The Sunset Hills Road Network consists of about 48 centerline miles of public tertiary and
collector streets within the Municipal Boundaries.
All other rights of way, including St. Louis County and MODOT, are maintained by those
jurisdictions accordingly.
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C. Responsible Parties:
The responsible parties involved in the cleaning and maintenance of streets and parking lo ts
include:
Public Works Director – (314) 849-3400
Street Superintendent – (314) 842-6080
Parks Director – (314) 842-7265
Senior Park Attendant: (314) 842-7265
D. Materials/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. Agencies working within
the constraints of their budget weigh fiscal responsibility against the immediate and long -
range needs for such materials, and adjust their purchasing habits accordingly.
Material Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand For Use Within Storage Location
Salt
(Sodium Chloride, Calcium
Chloride)
Up to 900 tons One Year 3909 S. Lindbergh
Salt Dome
Aggregate (various sizes) Up to 30 Tons 6 months 3909 S. Lindbergh
Cold-Patching Material Up to 1 Ton 6 months 3909 S. Lindbergh
Hot Mix Asphalt Purchased When
Needed. Daily n/a
Deck Sealing Materials Up to 100 Gallons 3 months 3909 S. Lindbergh
Topsoil Up to 50 Tons 6 months 3909 S. Lindbergh
Concrete Ready-Mix Purchased When
Needed. Daily n/a
Concrete Bag Mix 42 bags (80 lb) 6 months 3909 S. Lindbergh
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. Recycling methods are employed if they are
determined to be cost-effective; however, in many instances, waste material must be removed
from the work site by various disposal methods.
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Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage
Location Method Of Disposal Frequency
Asphalt Millings
from Co-Planing
Operation
Unlimited
Storage Options
Landfill or
Other
Locations
First preference is to recycle the
material, using it for road base,
parts, earth fill (if laws permit), or
in asphaltic concrete, etc. If
material can't be economically
recycled, it will be disposed of in a
landfill.
Concrete Rubble Unlimited
Storage Options
Earth Fill or
Landfill
First preference is to place
concrete waste in earth fill;
however, if this cannot be
economically accomplished, the
spoil material is taken to a landfill.
Trash, Grit and
Debris from Street
Sweeping and
Road Clean Up
Sanitary Landfill
Water Based Paint Sanitary Sewer, as Approved by
MSD.
As
Generated
Shot, Sand Blast
Waste with Lead
Free Paint
Sanitary Landfill
Lead Based Paint
Chips and Shot,
Sand Blast Waste
Sealed
Container
Capacity
Evaluate for Hazardous Waste
Determination.
Store <90
Days
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/sandblasting grit/over spray/d rips, etc., from preparation and
painting of bridges/structures/traffic control devices.
For steel girders on bridges, 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.
Used asphalt is recycled when it is cost-beneficial.
Block scuppers and drains when sealing bridge decks.
On asphalt overlays, ensure storm water drainage capacity of curbs and inlets is
maintained by milling down into the street at the curb, or using open graded thin
bonded overlay.
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, employ BMPs for erosion
and sediment control.
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All construction or 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 construction or repair activities requiring a
permit include: bridge work, culverts under road crossings, dredging or placing rip ra p
in creeks. See Appendix 5-F1 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.
As available, use road weather information such as weather forecasts, meteorological
data, and pavement sensors to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
CLEANING
Remove as much mud, grit, salt and debris as possible (by scraping, brooming, etc.)
prior to roadway flushing on bridges.
Evaluate the need for street sweeping to remove grit and trash at facility parking lots
and roadways within jurisdiction. Implement street sweeping, when feasible, focusing
on heavy traffic patterns, seasonal variations (spring/fall), and problem areas. Record
the volume of trash/debris removed to identify the priority of areas being cleaned and
the effectiveness of resources used. Investigate to determine sources of litter in areas
of excessive accumulation.
The environmentally preferred sweepers are those with an integral collection device
and fugitive dust control. 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. NPDES Permit status:
Not Applicable
H. Training:
Employees involved in Street maintenance and repair will be trained on the BMPs in this
chapter.
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Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping
A. Description of Activities:
The City of Sunset Hills has 8 parks totaling nearly 185 acres of land, and over 7 miles of
trails.
The City of Sunset Hills has responsibility for the deve lopment and maintenance of
recreational areas and green space within the city, including neighborhood and regional
parks, community gardens, bike and walking paths, linear and river parks, trees, public facility
landscaping and public street right-of-way landscaping. The city promotes an interconnected
system of open space and trails that facilitates active and passive recreational opportunities
for the community.
The creation and design of parks and open space can assist in management of storm water
by providing green infrastructure and a means of absorbing rainwater, slowing its release in to
streams, storing, filtering and slowing storm water runoff down and thus preventing or
reducing flash flooding downstream. Local governments have an opportunity t o use their park
lands to benefit the environment and to demonstrate best practices for storm water
management.
Maintenance activities include mowing of grassy areas, pruning trees, removing fallen limbs,
mulching, emptying trash receptacles, trail maintenance (repairing asphalt bike path and
walking trails), playground inspections, landscaping, turf management, athletic field
maintenance, routine cleaning of park restrooms, and parking lot maintenance.
B. Locations:
Watson Trail Park 12450 West Watson Road
Aquatic Facility 12512 West Watson Road
Community Center 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Kitun Park 12343 Eddie & Park
Claire Gempp Davidson 9227 Sappington Rd.
Lynstone Park 200 Rayburn
Minnie Ha Ha Park 801 Old Gravios Rd.
Athletic Complex 13555 West Watson Rd.
Nancy Eschbach Area 12720 Alswell Lane
Rock Alva Area 13500 West Watson Road
Green spaces are interlaced throughout the community and are maintained by the Parks
Department and local volunteers.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Director of Parks & Recreation has authority over all parks. Parks are actively managed
by the Director of Parks & Recreation. Volunteers donate their time to assist in park
maintenance as well.
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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 Quantity
Kept On Hand For Use Within Storage Location Comments
Mulch Pile 90 yd3 6 Months Asphalt Pad Keep Covered
Fertilizer 25 Bags 6 Months Garage
Herbicide 10 Gallons 6 Months Garage
Rock 25 Tons 1 Year Bin Covered
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Wastes generated by landscaping and park maintenance operations are as follows.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage
Location
Method Of
Disposal Contractor Frequency
Wood, brush 20 yd3 Yard Chip into Mulch Tree Service 6 Months
Leaves, Grass 10 yd3 Composter Compost into
Mulch None 6 Months
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
PARK DESIGN AND SITING
Creating undeveloped, natural open space and preserving established trees and other
natural vegetation, particularly around natural drainage areas, such as creeks, is
recommended. Tree buffers and tall grass filters around streams improve water quality,
slow runoff and prevent erosion. A minimum buffer width of 50 feet is recommended.
Avoid site development and placing facilities in the flood plain.
Design park sites to preserve natural resources such as wetlands and existing natural
draining areas, minimizing their loss and maintaining existing trees and a riparian corridor
next to creeks to the degree possible. Minimize creek crossings, and place them only after
consideration of the stream features to enable natural flow.
Design landscaping that uses native vegetation to reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizer
and pesticide. Select plants appropriate for site conditions for sun, moisture, and soil type.
Utilize low impact development to minimize impervious surfaces, See Chapter 5.
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In designing storm water drainage facilities, use the following BMPs to improve the water
quality of site drainage and slow the release of water to streams: wet detention ponds,
micro detention basins, wetlands, rain gardens, vegetative filter strips and riparian buffers
along streams, structural filter systems, pervious pavement and green (vegetated) roofs.
The use of swales instead of curbs along roads and parking lots is beneficial to filter
pollutants and reduce the volume and rate of storm water flow. Fact Sheets on s torm
water management practices are available from the Stormwater Manager’s Resource
Center at the following web site: http://www.stormwatercenter.net
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Sponsor activities and annual events that involve the general public, schools, watershed
groups, stream teams, etc., providing hands-on activities that promote water quality in their
adopted parks and greenways. Typical activities include: field trips, cleanups, educational
programs, restoration projects, stream monitoring, storm drain marking, and trail projects.
Organize or participate in reforestation programs, planting native trees to buffer streams,
create shade, and beautify parks. Support community volunteer group efforts in these
programs.
Require pet owners to pickup and properly dispose of pet waste in parks. Provide pet
waste scoop dispensers and signage in parks to notify visitors of the requirement.
Control wild geese populations near lakes with “no feeding the geese” sign s and
ordinances. Other techniques to control populations include habitat modification by
increasing shoreline vegetation height, scare tactics or relocation.
PARK/LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Remove litter and debris regularly.
Properly dispose of yard waste, for example, by composting. Do not dump yard waste into
creeks.
Minimize mowing of open space sites, depending on site objectives.
Mow grass higher and leave grass clippings on the lawn to retain moisture and provide
nutrients.
Remove exotic invasive vegetation and replace with native plantings as resources are
available.
Perform soil tests to determine the optimum fertilizer application rate.
Apply fertilizer only in cool weather, preferably fall. Avoid application before a rain, and do
not apply fertilizer at rates higher than indicated in on label instructions. Apply slow
release fertilizers such as methylene urea, IDBU or resin coated fertilizer.
When disturbing land, such as clearing vegetation and destroying the root zone, employ
BMPs for erosion and sediment control. For details concerning these BMPs, see the
SWPPP link on the following web page: www.stlouisco.com/plan/land_disturbance.html
All construction or 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 activities that require a permit include: placing culverts in
creeks, constructing outfalls, and stream restoration activities. See Appendix 5 -F1 for a
summary of permit requirements.
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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to minimize the use of pesticides.
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, such as species specific, pheromone
based traps. Remove pests by hand. Eliminate conditions favorable to pests and place
barriers to control pests and weeds.
Use natural, biological controls, when feasible, including natural enemies of pests, such
as: predators, parasites, pathogens, pheromones, and juvenile hormones.
Reduce the risk of West Nile Virus by reducing stagnant water (mosquito breeding
grounds) caused by cans, containers and tires present in litter and junk piles. Keeping
storm water drainage gutters and drains clean will also reduce conditions suitable for
mosquito breeding. Refer to MU Extension IPM Guides at:
http://ipm.missouri.edu/ipmresources.htm
Minimize the use of herbicides through an Integrated Pest Management techniques for
weed control. This includes practices that keep plants healthy, such as selecting disease
and pest resistant varieties and maintaining good growing conditions. For turf grass,
prevention of weed infestation begins with practices to promote healthy grass through
proper planting, watering, fertilizing, mowing, aerification, and thatch control. Refer to MU
Extension Publication IPM1009:
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/pests/ipm1009.htm
PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE USE
When pesticide or herbicide use is required, select pesticides carefully, avoiding highly
water soluble and very environmentally stable products to minimize potential for leaching
from soils into waterways. Environmentally friendly products readily degrade in the
environment and/or bind to soil particles.
Consider the vulnerability of the area in which pesticides are applied, avoiding areas with
streams, ponds, sinkholes or wells. Sinkholes are an environmentally sensitive area
because they allow surface water to reach groundwater quickly with little natural soil
filtering.
Apply pesticides when the target pest is at its most vulnerable life stage, and use site
specific rather than wholesale application.
Read pesticide labels carefully for information and restrictions about the rate, timing, and
placement of the pesticide in that container. Calibrate equipment to apply at the proper
rate. Apply when the threat of rain is low to avoid wasting material and washing pesticide
into the waterways. Carefully calculate how much pesticide concentrate is needed to treat
the specific site with the equipment being used, to eliminate disposal of excess spray mix.
Store pesticides in their original containers in a cool, well-ventilated building with a
concrete floor. Handle pesticides carefully to avoid spills.
Dispose of pesticide waste properly, following label instructions.
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G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable
H. Training: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
All employees directly involved in the design, construction and maintenance of landscaping,
trails, green spaces and parks will be trained on the BMPs in this chapter. Affected
employees will likely be: facility engineers, park management, equipment operators,
gardeners, laborers, and contract operations providing these services.
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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 main tenance
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”. Many of the co-permittees are responsible for maintaining the storm sewer
systems on their property, and on systems not dedicated to the MSD system. 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.
Maintenance of basins and yard swales is the responsibility of property owners, as addressed
in MSD’s “Rules and Regulations and Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage
and Stormwater Drainage Facilities”.
B. Locations:
The City of Sunset Hills separate storm system includes less than 1 mile of storm sewers and
approximately 1 mile of open natural drainage ditch and/or channe l. The number of catch
basins on the separate storm system is approximately 10 to 15. Generally, the inlets on the
storm system are not constructed with traps to capture oil, grease or debris.
C. Responsible Parties:
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Telephone: (314) 768-2660
Municipality
Public Works Department, Director, Telephone: (314) 849 -3400
D. Equipment/Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
The City of Sunset Hills Public Works Department do not have Vactors for cleaning inlets nor
hydroflush units for cleaning storm sewers. The department will rent a rubber tired loader and
use a skid steer loader and a backhoe for maintenance in channels. The department will use
contractors to clear out stopped up culvert pipes. The in-house Street Department will clear
other brush blockages.
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E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Wastes generated from maintenance of the storm drainage system must be disposed of
properly, as indicated in the table. All waste being disposed of in a landfill must not contain
free liquid. Water draining from waste destined for a sanitary landfill is considered wastewater
and must be disposed of in a sanitary sewer system.
Waste Storage Requirements Method Of Disposal Contractor
Sediment from Channel or Basin Dewater Controlling Soil
Released
Demolition/Construction
Landfill or Evaluate for
Clean Fill Status; or Wet
to MSD Hauled Waste
Receiving Station
Solid Waste from Storm Sewer
Flushing
Dewater and Place in
Dumpster with
Wastewater to Sanitary
Sewer
Sanitary Landfill Trash Service
Trash and Debris from Channel
Cleaning Dumpster Sanitary Landfill Trash Service
Wastewater Sanitary Sewer
Yard Waste and Trees from
Channel Cleaning
Compost Brush;
Wood to Demolition
Landfill or Firewood to
Residences
Tree Service
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
GENERAL
Within budgetary constraints and responsibilities, perform preventative maintenance of
the storm drainage system to remove flow obstructions to reduce flooding and erosion
problems and improve water quality.
Utilize care in cleaning catch basins, storm sewers and drainage channels, to properly
collect and dispose of waste as indicated in Section E to minimize contaminants
discharged into storm water. Note in the work order the volume of waste collected and
disposed of. Investigate into the source of increased maintenance needs, if excessive.
When possible, focus cleaning efforts before rainy seasons.
If storm inlets/catch basins, storm sewers and drainage channels are impacted by non-
storm water discharges or illegal dumping of waste, contact MSD, Division of
Environmental Compliance at 314-436-8710 for investigation and enforcement.
Implement Phase II public education efforts; public participation efforts to mark inl ets
with “No Dumping, Drains to Stream”; or organize public stream clean -up events.
Identify failing detention or retention basins and report them to MSD Customer Service
at 314-768-6260.
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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, employ BMPs for erosion
and sediment control.
CATCH BASINS
Prioritize catch basins for routine maintenance on a specified frequency based on
need. Identify areas for additional maintenance to coincide with litter from major public
events, and based on work orders generated by customer complaints and/or flooding.
Increase maintenance of inlets that are fully blocked or 75% full of trash or debris when
maintained. Reduce maintenance of catch basins that do not result in waste
generation.
Consider installation of catch basin inlets in areas where storm sewers will be known to
receive excessive amounts of litter or sediment.
STORM SEWERS
Prioritize storm sewers for routine maintenance on a specified frequency based on flat
grades, low flow, or review of work orders. Identify areas for additional maintenance
based on work orders generated by customer complaints and/or flooding.
Utilize care in cleaning storm sewers by flushing, to properly collect waste using
debris/sediment traps.
Seal/repair joints in structures to prevent root intrusion and soil wash -out.
Minimize or avoid the use of chemical root/vegetation killers, and use the least toxic
alternatives when necessary.
DRAINAGE CHANNELS
All construction or 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 construction or repair activities requiring a
permit include: sewer creek crossings, outfall structures, stream bank stabilization, and
all channel modifications. See Appendix 5 -F1 for a summary of permit requirements.
Consider downstream conditions prior to spot channel stabilization efforts to avoid
simply moving problems downstream. Re-vegetate stabilized areas with native plants
whenever possible, and as soon as possible.
MSD’s Division of Environmental Compliance will inspect all open drainage channels
under its Illicit Discharge Detection Program, and will notify MSD’s Operations
Department, St. Louis County, the municipality or MoDOT, as applicable, regarding
maintenance needs concerning damaged structures or blockages requiring removal.
MUNICIPAL DETENTION BASINS
Existing control structures undergoing renovation are modified to the maximum extent
practicable to meet new construction criteria in MSD’s “Rules and Regulations and
Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage and Stormwater Drainage
Facilities”.
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Inspect facilities to insure proper operation and maintain as needed, including: trash
and debris removal, vegetation control, vector control, structural and erosion repair,
and sediment removal to restore capacity.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable
H. Training:
MSD collection system operators, contractors and municipal employees involved in
maintenance of drainage systems will be trained on the BMPs in this chapter.
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Chapter 9 - Operation and Maintenance of Recycling and Composting
Facilities
The City of Sunset Hills does not Operate or Maintain any Recycling or Composting 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-permittees 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); storm water drainage conveyance capacity improvements; projects involving land
buyouts; and designated uses of flood plain land.
Storm water management projects in both development and re -development will be assessed
for water quality impact, according to MSD’s “Rules and Regulations a nd Engineering Design
Requirements for Stormwater Drainage Facilities”, which address the Storm Water
Management Plan water quality requirements under MCM 5. All flood management projects
involving channel modification will also be assessed for aquatic and water quality impacts
through the Corps of Engineers 404 permit and MDNR 401 water quality certification process.
B. Locations:
Existing projects located within the Plan Area include:
None at this time.
C. Responsible Parties:
All co-permittees that plan, design or install flood management projects are subject to this
chapter. MSD has general responsibility for storm water drainage facilities in the Plan Area.
St. Louis County, municipalities, and property owners have responsibility for the drainage
facilities not dedicated to, and maintained by MSD. St. Louis County and municipalities
maintain control over planning and zoning, land use regulations, and flood plain management
through ordinances.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
Not applicable. For construction phase of work, land disturbance requirements will apply.
See Chapter 2 and 8 for construction and maintenance.
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Not applicable. See Chapter 2 and 8 for maintenance.
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F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
Implement and enforce ordinances and/or procedures requiring that water quality
factors be incorporated into the design and operation of storm water/flood control
structures.
Inspect existing flood management facilities on a specified frequency to determine
water quality impacts and exploit opportunities for improvement.
Existing control structures undergoing renovation are modified to the maximum extent
practicable to meet new construction criteria in MSD’s “Rules and Regulations and
Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage and Stormwater Drainage
Facilities”.
Design new flood management projects to prevent or minimize adverse water quality
impacts, exploring alternative programs utilizing non-structural flood damage reduction
and stream bank stabilization measures to the maximum extent practicable, such as
flood proofing houses, and buy outs.
Use models based on fully developed conditions, and adopt a free board above base
flood elevation for development.
Identify existing wetlands or other natural open space areas, particularly around
streams, and preserve them from development so they can provide natural attenuation,
retention or detention of runoff.
Survey watersheds downstream from proposed projects to determine potential water
quality impacts. Design proposed projects to minimize downstream impact.
Work closely with local governments, environmental organizations and others to
develop multi-use open space corridors along streams which will allow for overb ank
floodplain storage.
Floodplains are preserved to the maximum extent practicable.
Use non-structural flood management practices to the maximum extent practicable,
utilizing acquisition of flood-prone property where possible.
Open storm water conveyance systems are used to the maximum extent practicable to
preserve natural conditions and habitat.
Channel improvement projects are to use natural approaches rather than concrete,
riprap or other “hard” techniques to the maximum extent practicable.
Inlets and outlets from closed portions of conveyance systems are designed to
minimize scour and erosion.
Trash racks are provided at outlet structures of detention ponds and other flood control
structures to capture trash and floatables.
Employ natural solutions and use controls that preserve the hydrology of a site as a
first line of flood control to the maximum extent practicable.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable
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H. Training:
Employees and contractors responsible for the planning and design of the flood management
projects identified in Section A will be trained on the BMPs in this chapter. In addition,
employees performing this work will be familiar with MSD’s rules and regulations and
engineering design requirements for storm water drainage facilities.
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1-A1: Sixty One Co-Permittees, 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
4.2.6.1.2 Using training materials that are available from EPA, State, or other
organizations, the permittee shall develop training to prevent and reduce storm
water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet
and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbance, and storm
water system maintenance.
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 BMPs, 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 operation 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 operation 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 park 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
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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:
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 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
impacts 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 BMPs.
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 under 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
measures.
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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.
4.1.1.5 All paint, solvents, petroleum products and petroleum waste products (except
fuels) under the control of the permittee shall be stored so that these materials
are not exposed to storm water. Sufficient practices of spill prevention, control,
and/or management shall be provided to prevent any 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 also 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 p roperties.
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Appendix 1-A3: Model Operation & Maintenance and Training Program
Work Group
Brian K. McGownd, P.E.
Deputy Director of Public Works/Assistant City
Engineer
City of Chesterfield
Rebecca Edwards
Project Manager
City of Fenton
Mike Moehlenkamp
Fleet Services Supervisor
St. Louis County Department of Highways &
Traffic
Steve Nagle
Director of Planning
East-West Gateway Coordinating Council
Patrick G. Palmer, P.E.
Operations Division Manager
St. Louis County Department of Highways &
Traffic
Tim P. Fischesser
Executive Director
St. Louis County Municipal League
Carl Brown
Government Assistance Unit Chief
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Assistance Office
Nancy Morgan, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Mark Koester, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Ruth Wallace
Environmental Specialist
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Assistance Office
James Gillam
Operations Division Manager
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Bruce Litzsinger, P.E.
Manager of Environmental Compliance
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
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Appendix 1- A4: Ordinance/Resolution Adopting O&M Program
INSERT COPY OF (MUNICIPALITY NAME) DOCUMENT ADOPTING O&M PROGRAM
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Appendix 2-F1: Recycling Policy
The City of Sunset Hills
Waste Reduction and Recycling Policy Statement
1. Policy
The City of Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills will make every effort to reduce the
solid waste generated at our facilities. Four methods will be used to implement this policy:
source reduction, 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
operational 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 email rather than printed correspondence; and using products that are
reusable, refillable, repairable, non-toxic, 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 in 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 manufactured 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 this 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.
Source: http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-110.html
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Appendix 2-F2: Green Procurement Policy
The City of Sunset Hills Green Procurement Policy
1. Policy Objective
The objective of this policy is to provide direction for greening The City of Sunset Hills
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 lesser 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 to, 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.
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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.
4. Policy Procedures
Where available and cost effective, green products and services, including c onstruction, 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 Sunset Hills.
For all bid solicitations (e.g. requests for proposal, requests for quote, and requests for
standing), environmental factors or impact will be considered when requirements are defined.
In addition, 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.
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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.
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
printer 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.
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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 all 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 Product/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 2-F3: St. Louis County Waste Management Code
St. Louis County Waste Management Code, Chapter 607, contains provisions related to the
proper disposal of trash. The County Waste Management Code is effective in all portions of
incorporated or unincorporated St. Louis County, except municipalities with populations of
75,000 and an organized health department. Municipalities are encouraged to enact
ordinances that correspond to those portions of the Code included in this appendix.
Waste Management Code, Chapter 607
SUBCHAPTER B. DUTIES IMPOSED IN
CONNECTION WITH THE GENERATION
AND STORAGE OF WASTE
ON PREMISES
607.050 On Whom Duties Are Imposed for Storage of Waste.
Sections 607.050 through 607.140 describe conditions that shall exist, conditions that must
not exist, actions that must be taken and actions that must not be taken, all in connection with
the storage of waste upon the premises where the waste is generated. The persons
responsible for seeing that the conditions and actions described in Sections 607.050 through
607.140 are complied with depends upon the type of premises involved, and are described as
follows:
A. On residential premises or premises with mixed used but containing at least one (1)
residence, it shall be the responsibility of every person the age of seventeen (17) years or
older residing on the premises to see that Sections 607.050 through 607.140 are satisfied with
respect to disposal of residential waste generated on the premises, regardless of whether the
noncompliance was occasioned by the action or failure to act of the person charged.
B. On nonresidential premises or premises with mixed uses but containing at least one (1)
nonresidential use, it shall be the responsibility of the person in possession of the premises as
well as each manager, agent or employee of a person in possession of the premises to see
that Sections 607.050 through 607.140 are satisfied with respect to disposal of nonresidential
waste generated on the premises, regardless of whether the noncompliance was occasioned
by the action or failure to act of the person charged.
C. On all premises, it shall be a violation of Section 607.050 through 607.140 to do any act
which would make the premises fail to comply with such sections, whether or not the person
charged resides on the premises or is in possession of the premises or is the age nt or
employee of a person in possession of the premises.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
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607.060 Waste Containers Required.
There shall be provided on each premises where waste is generated, whether such premises
are residential or nonresidential, containers for the storage of all waste except bulky waste
and demolition and construction waste, the containers shall conform to the requirements of
Section 607.070 if for use on residential premises and shall conform to the requirements of
Section 607.080 if for use on nonresidential premises. The containers must be sufficient in
quantity and size to hold all waste (except bulky waste and demolition and construction waste
generated on the premises) between the times when the waste is generated and removed
from the containers and the premises. The premises surrounding the containers shall be
maintained in a neat, clean, odor free and sanitary condition.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
607.070 Waste Containers for Residential Waste Other Than From Multifamily Residences of
Four or More Units--Use of Waste Containers required.
Residential waste, other than residential waste from multifamily premises of four (4) or more
units or from premises having mixed uses but containing at least one (1) residence, shall be
deposited and stored in galvanized metal containers or rubber, fiberglass or plastic containers
which are nonabsorbent and do not become brittle in cold weather or in plastic containers or
plastic bags not less than twenty (20) gallons nor more than thirty-five (35) gallons in capacity
unless container size is approved otherwise by the hauler. Containers shall be leak -proof,
waterproof, and fly-tight and shall be properly covered at all times except when depositing
waste therein or removing waste therefrom. The containers, other than plastic bags, shall
have handles, bails or other suitable lifting devices or features. Containers shall be of a type
originally manufactured for residential waste, with tapered sides for easy emptying. They shall
be lightweight and of sturdy construction. Plastic bags used to contain waste shall be of
sufficient strength to be used one (1) time to store the waste actually deposited therein. Waste
Generated on the premises shall be deposited in the containers and shall be deposited in
such a manner that the area surrounding the containers and the exterior of any such
containers is and remain clean, neat, odor free and sanitary. This section does not apply to
demolition and construction waste.
(O. No. 15601, 8-1-91)
607.080 Waste containers for Nonresidential Waste and Waste From Multifamily Residences
of Four or More Units; Use of Waste Containers Required.
Nonresidential waste and residential waste from multifamily residences of four (4) or more
units, as well as residential waste from premises having mixed uses but which contain at least
one (1) residence, shall be stored in container(s) which are spill -proof, leak-proof, and shall be
covered at all times except when depositing waste therein or removing waste therefrom.
Waste generated on the premises shall be deposited in the container(s) and shall be
deposited in such a manner that the area surrounding the container(s) and the exterior of any
such container(s) is and remains clean, neat, odor free and sanitary. This section does not
apply to demolition and construction waste.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
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607.100 Waste Not To Be Deposited in Waste Container of Another.
No person shall deposit waste in any waste container other than a waste container on the
premises where the waste was generated without the consent of the owner of such waste
container.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
607.120 Placement of Waste Containers and Bulky Noncontainerized Waste.
1. Residential waste containers and bulky/noncontainerized waste shall be stored upon the
premises where the waste was generated, unless written permission for storage on other
premises is obtained from a person having authority to grant such permission. The containers
and bulky/noncontainerized waste shall be stored in a place not visible from the street which
the residential structure faces. Waste containers used for the storage of residential waste and
bulky/noncontainerized waste, other than waste from multifamily premises having four (4) or
more units, shall be placed at the curb or mailbox or back yard or side yard as required by the
hauler for collection. Waste containers and bulky/noncontainerized waste shall be placed at
the collection point if in front of the premises or on a street not earlier than dusk of the day
prior to the regularly scheduled collection day. Waste containers shall be returned to their
appropriate storage places following collection and on the same day as collection.
2. Nonresidential solid waste containers and bulky/noncontainerized waste generated on
nonresidential premises shall be stored upon the nonresidential premises where the waste
was generated, unless written permission for storage on other premises is obtained from a
person having authority to grant such permission.
(O. No. 17291, 11-11-94)
607.130 Demolition and Construction Waste.
1. No person shall store in or place additional demolition and construction waste in a mobile
waste container which is full.
2. The person who has requested that a mobile waste container be located to receive
demolition or construction waste or any person who may lawfully require that a mobile waste
container be removed from a site shall require that a mobile waste container which is full be
removed and the waste deposited at an appropriate facility.
3. Demolition and construction waste shall be stored in a secure container or otherwise
secured to prevent dispersal by the wind.
4. Demolition and construction waste shall not be stored in a floodplain unless it is stored in a
waste container.
5. A mobile waste container is full if no more waste can be added to it without making it
unsafe or illegal to transport.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
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607.140 Waste To Be Collected.
If waste collection service is reasonably available for a premises where waste is generated, an
agreement shall be in effect for the collection of waste generated on the premises with a
waste collection service having waste collection vehicles licensed by the Director for the
collection, transportation, and disposal of waste.
(O. No. 15601, 8-1-91)
607.145 Frequency of Pickup.
Residential and Commercial Waste: Waste collection service shall provide for the collection of
all solid waste (other than demolition and construction waste and bulky residential waste) from
the premises not less often than once per week. In the event no waste hauler serves the area,
waste (other than demolition and construction and bulky residential waste) must be removed
from the premises not less often than once per week, and deposited at a licensed sanitary
landfill, waste processing facility or transfer station, unless exempted from the requirement of
weekly pickup under the terms of Section 607.145.
(O. No. 15601, 8-1-91)
607.270 Waste Spilled During Transportation.
Waste spilled or blown during the transportation of waste shall be recollected immediately if
such recollection may be made safely, and as soon as possible otherwise, and placed in the
transportation vehicle or mobile waste container by the employees of the waste hauler, or by
the person transporting the waste, whether or not such person is engaged in the business of
hauling waste and whether or not the vehicle is licensed or required to be licensed under this
chapter.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
607.280 Waste Spilled by Hauler During Collection.
Waste spilled or blown during the movement of waste from the point of collection into the
waste transportation vehicle shall be recollected and placed in the transportation vehicle by
the waste hauler whether or not the waste was placed by the generator in proper waste
containers as required by this chapter. Waste haulers are not obligated to collect waste which
has not been placed in waste containers as required by this chapter.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
SUBCHAPTER D. DISPOSAL OF WASTE
607.310 Waste Must Be Deposited at a Licensed Landfill, Licensed Waste Processing Facility
or Licensed Transfer Station.
1. No person shall deposit waste on any real estate or permit waste to be deposited on any
real estate for which there is no valid and current license, and, if appropriate, ren ewal license,
for the operation of a waste processing facility or transfer station issued by the Director;…
(O. No. 15601, 8-1-91)
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607.320 Presumption Regarding Waste Not Deposited at Licensed Facility.
In a prosecution of a defendant for violation of Section 607.310, the prosecution shall make a
prima facie case upon a showing that:
A. Waste has been deposited on real estate which does not have the license described in
Section 607.310; and
B. The waste so deposited contains at least three (3) pieces of waste which uniquely identify
the defendant.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
607.810 Wastes Not To Be Deposited in Waters Within County.
No person shall dump or deposit or permit dumping or depositing of any wastes into any
stream, spring, body of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within the
boundaries of St. Louis County except as provided herein or as allowed by another jurisdiction
concerned with matters of health and having the authority to regulate such dumping or
depositing and which in fact regulates such dumping or depositing.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
607.940 Citation for Violations of Provisions of This Chapter; Form of Citation.
1. Any person designated by the Director to enforce provisions of this chapter may issue a
citation to any person when having probable cause to believe that such person has committed
a violation of Sections 607.060, 607.070, 607.080, 607.090, 607.100, 607.110, 607.120,
607.130, 607.140, 607.150, 607.210, 607.230, 607.240, 607.250, 607.260, 607.270, 607 .280,
607.290, 607.300, 607.310, 607.340, 607.720, 607.730, 607.740, 607.750, 607.760, 607.800,
607.810, 607.1020, 607.1040, 607.1155, 607.1200 and 607.1205 of this chapter. The citation
shall require the person in whose name the citation is issued to pay a fine either by mail or in
person at the offices of the Department of Health within ten (10) days after receipt of the
citation.
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Appendix 2-F4
Chapter 12 GARBAGE AND TRASH*
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*Cross references: Disposal of restaurant wastes, § 11-23; premises of drive-in restaurants
and adjacent streets to be kept free of waste material, § 11 -63; drive-in restaurants to provide
containers for waste disposal, § 11-64; littering at drive-in restaurants, § 11-70; health and
sanitation, Ch. 13; self-service laundries and dry cleaning establishments to provide refuse
receptacles, § 14-13; self-service laundries and dry cleaning establishments to provide
sludge, lint containers, § 14-14; sewers and sewage disposal, Ch. 23.
State law references: Authority of city to provide for gathering, handling and disposition of
garbage and trash, RSMo 71.680, 71.690.
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 12-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Sunset Hills Refuse Control and
Collection Ordinance." (Ord. No. 346, § 1, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to
them in this section:
Garbage. The term "garbage" shall mean putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting
from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
Premises. The term "premises" shall mean in the case of improved ground, any building or
portion thereof or, in the case of unimproved ground, each separate parcel or lot thereof.
Refuse. The term "refuse" shall mean all putrescible and nonputrescible solid waste except
body waste, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned
automobiles and solid market and industrial waste.
Rubbish. The term "rubbish" shall mean nonpu trescible solid waste, excluding ashes,
consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin
cans, yard clippings, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
Vehicle. The term "vehicle" shall mean every device in, upon or by which any person or
property may be transported or drawn upon a highway.
(Ord. No. 346, § 2, 7-11-1967)
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Sec. 12-3. Persons authorized to collect, dispose of garbage and rubbish.
All garbage and rubbish accumulated in the city on any premise s shall be collected, removed,
conveyed and disposed of only by the city or a person licensed by the city as a trash hauler or
said licensee's employees at a State of Missouri permitted facility; provided, however, that this
section shall not be construed to prohibit the actual producers of refuse, or the owners of
premises upon which refuse has accumulated, from personally collecting, conveying and
disposing of such refuse in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter and any
other applicable provision of this Code. (Ord. No. 346, §§ 4, 5, 7-11-1967; Ord. No. 660, § 1,
2-7-1978)
Sec. 12-4. Refuse containers required.
Every owner, tenant, lessee or occupant of any premises where refuse is accumulated shall
provide containers therefor. (Ord. No. 346, § 7, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-5. Container specifications; preparation of tree limbs for collection.
Residential solid waste shall be stored in containers of not more than thirty-five (35) gallons
nor less than twenty (20) gallons in nominal capacity. Containers shall be leakproof,
waterproof, and fitted with a fly-tight lid and shall be properly covered at all times except when
depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof. The containers shall have handles,
bails or other suitable lifting devices or features, except as hereafter provided for. Containers
shall be of a type originally manufactured for residential solid waste, with tapered sides for
easy emptying. They shall be of light weight and sturdy construction. The weight of any
individual container and contents shall not exceed seventy-five (75) pounds. Galvanized metal
containers, rubber, fiberglass, or secured plastic trash bag containers which do not become
brittle in cold weather may be used. Disposable solid waste containers with suitable frames or
containers as approved by the city may also be used for storage of residential solid waste.
Commercial solid waste shall be stored in solid waste containers as approved by the city. The
containers shall be waterproof, leakproof and shall be covered at all times except when
depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof; and shall meet all requirements as
set forth herein.
Tree limbs less than four (4) inches in diameter and brush shall be securely tied in bundles not
larger than forty-eight (48) inches long and eighteen (18) inches in diameter when not placed
in storage containers. The weight of any individual bundle shall not exceed seventy-five (75)
pounds.
Yard wastes shall be stored in containers so constructed and maintained as to prevent the
dispersal of wastes placed therein upon the premises served, upon adjacent premises, or
upon adjacent public right-of-way. The weight of any individual container and contents shall
not exceed seventy-five (75) pounds. (Ord. No. 346, § 7, 7-11-1967; Ord. No. 660, § 2, 2-7-
1978)
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Sec. 12-6. Maintenance of refuse containers.
Every refuse container required by this article shall be maintained by the owner thereof in a
neat and sanitary condition at all times.
(Ord. No. 346, § 7, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-7. Deposit of refuse in containers.
Every owner, tenant, lessee or occupant of any premises within the city limits shall place the
daily accumulations of refuse therefrom in a container of the type required by this article.
(Ord. No. 346, § 7, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-8. Preparation of refuse for collection.
(a) Liquids. All garbage and rubbish shall be drained of any liquid before being deposited
in refuse containers for collection.
(b) Trimmings and clippings. Tree trimmings, hedge clippings and similar materials shall be
cut to a length not to exceed four (4) feet and securely tied in bundles not more than two (2)
feet thick before being deposited for collection.
(c) Boxes and cartons. All boxes and cartons shall be collapsed before being placed for
collection.
(Ord. No. 346, § 7, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-9. Refuse to be disposed of outside of city.
All persons collecting refuse within the city shall dispose of the same outside of the city limits.
(Ord. No. 346, § 9, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-10. Contagious disease refuse.
The removal of wearing apparel, bedding or other refuse from homes and other places where
highly infectious or contagious diseases have prevailed shall be performed under the
supervision and direction of the director of public health and sanitat ion. Such refuse shall not
be placed in refuse containers for collection by the city or persons licensed by the city as trash
haulers.
(Ord. No. 346, § 9, 7-11-1967)
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Sec. 12-11. Inflammable, explosive materials.
Highly inflammable or explosive materials shall not be placed in refuse containers for
collection by the city or persons licensed by the city as trash haulers, but shall be disposed of
as directed by the police chief at the expense of the owner or possessor thereof.
(Ord. No. 346, § 9, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-12. Accumulating refuse.
No person shall accumulate nor permit the accumulation of refuse upon premises owned,
occupied or controlled by him beyond a time reasonably necessary for the collection and
disposal thereof, but in no event shall such tim e exceed seven (7) days.
(Ord. No. 346, § 7, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-13. Littering.
No person within the city shall cast, place, throw, deposit or sweep any refuse upon any
street, public place, private property, drainage channel, stream or other body of water , or
permit the same to be done.
(Ord. No. 346, §§ 7, 8, 7-11-1967)
Secs. 12-14--12-23. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. TRASH HAULERS*
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*Cross references: Licenses and business regulations, Ch. 15.
State law references: Authority of city to regulate trash haulers, RSMo 94.270.
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DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 12-24. Hours of collection.
No person licensed as a trash hauler under this division shall collect, remove or convey
garbage or rubbish in a residential area, or in an area adjacent thereto, between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day nor on Sundays.
(Ord. No. 346, § 9, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-25. Frequency of collection.
All trash haulers licensed under this article shall collect and remove garbage and rubbish
accumulated upon the premises of each customer at least one (1) time each week.
(Ord. No. 346, § 9, 7-11-1967; Ord. No. 1081, § 1, 7-7-1993)
Sec. 12-26. Type of vehicles.
Every vehicle to be utilized by a trash hauler licensed under this article for collecting, removin g
or disposing of garbage or rubbish within the city shall be equipped with a metal body of
leakproof construction, which body shall have a metal cover constructed in such a way that
both the body and cover of the unit shall be leakproof.
(Ord. No. 346, § 6, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-27. Reserved.
Editor's note: Ord. No. 1081, § 1, adopted July 7, 1993, repealed former section 12 -27 in its
entirety which pertained to the number of persons required to be assigned to vehicles utilized
in the collection, removal or disposal of garbage or rubbish. Former section 12-27 derived
from Ord. No. 346, § 9, adopted July 11, 1967.
Sec. 12-28. Vehicles to be equipped with fire extinguisher.
Every vehicle to be utilized by a trash hauler licensed under this article for collecting, removing
or disposing of garbage or rubbish within the city, shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher of
a type approved by the board of fire underwriters for highway transport use.
(Ord. No. 346, § 6, 7-11-1967)
Secs. 12-29--12-33. Reserved.
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DIVISION 2. LICENSES*
Sec. 12-34. Required.
No person shall engage in the business of collecting, removing or disposing of any garbage or
rubbish from any premises within the city unless a trash hauler's license is first obtained
therefor from the city.
(Ord. No. 346, §§ 3, 6, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-35. Fee.
The annual fee for a trash hauler's license shall be ten dollars ($10.00), and no such license
shall be issued until the fee is paid.
(Ord. No. 346, § 6, 7-11-1967)
Sec. 12-36. Liability insurance.
Before any trash hauler's license is issued to any person, such person shall present to the city
clerk the following, to-wit:
(1) Evidence that each vehicle used by such person in collecting, removing and disposing
of refuse is covered by a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance for bodily injury
and property damage combined single limit: one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) each
occurrence, and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate; and
Evidence that it has in effect auto and truck liability insurance covering all owned, hired and
non-owned vehicles for bodily injury and property damage in the following amounts: one
million dollars ($1,000,000.00) each occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)
aggregate; and
The City of Sunset Hills shall be named as co-insured on said liability insurance policy or
policies.
(2) Evidence that it has in effect Workers Compensation Insurance in the required statutory
amount.
(Ord. No. 346, § 6, 7-11-1967; Ord. No. 1081, § 1, 7-7-1993)
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Sec. 12-37. Licensee to provide evidence of meeting requirements.
No trash hauler's license shall be issued to any person or company until that person or
company provides evidence to the city of its ability to provide the following services:
(1) Disposal of residential and/or commercial garbage or rubbish in an approved sanitary
landfill.
(2) Curbside collection and disposition of recyclable items from residential customers.
(3) Collection and proper disposition of yard waste from residential customers.
(4) Collection and proper disposition of bulky items including household furniture, items
that can be picked up by two (2) workers.
(Ord. No. 346, § 6, 7-11-1967; Ord. No. 1081, § 1, 7-7-1993)
Sec. 12-38. Revocation.
The board of aldermen may revoke the license of any trash hauler upon a finding by the board
that such licensee has not complied with any provision of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 346, § 10, 7-11-1967)
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Appendix 2-F5
Chapter 27 VEGETATION*
Article I. In General
Sec. 27-11. Defined.
As used in this article, the term "noxious growths" shall include Russian thistle, Canadian
thistle, common thistle, wild lettuce, wild mustard, wild parsley, ragweed, milkweed, ironweed,
poisonous plants and shrubs and all other weeds and vegetation which have attained a height
of twelve (12) inches or more.
(Ord. No. 392, § 2, 10-7-1969)
Sec. 27-12. Declared public nuisance.
All noxious growths upon any property within the city are hereby declared to be a public
nuisance.
(Ord. No. 392, § 2, 10-7-1969)
Cross references: Public nuisances generally, § 13-1.
Sec. 27-13. Duty of owner, occupant of premises to destroy and remove.
It shall be the duty of every owner, occupant or person in control of any property within the city
to destroy all noxious growths thereon by spraying the same with a chemical compound
approved by the city engineer, or his duly authorized agent, or by cutting, or digging under, or
any other method approved by the city engineer or his duly authorized agent and, upon
destruction, to remove the same from said property.
(Ord. No. 392, §§ 3, 4, 10-7-1969)
Sec. 27-14. Procedures relative to abatement and removal adopted.
The city hereby adopts the provisions and procedures set out in RSMo 71.285 relative to
weed abatement and the removal of noxious growths and vegetation.
(Ord. No. 1089, § 1, 11-9-93)
Editor's note: Ord. No. 1089, § 1, adopted Nov. 9, 1993, repealed former sections 27 -14--27-
17 in their entirety and enacted new provisions as set out hereinabove. Former sections 27-
14--27-17 respectively pertained to notice of violations; destruction of noxious growths by the
city; special tax bills; and right of entry. These former sections derived from Ord. No. 392, §§
5--7, 9, adopted Oct. 7, 1969.
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Secs. 27-15--27-17. Reserved.
Note: See editor's note, section 27-14.
Sec. 27-18. Compliance with provisions.
Any owner, occupant or person in control of any property within the city who fails to comply
with any provision of this article, including the failure to comply with the notice provided for in
section 27-14 shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in section 1-8 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 392, § 8, 10-7-1969)
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Appendix 2-F6
Chapter 6 ANIMALS AND FOWL*
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-1. Animals, fowl running at large.
It shall be unlawful for any person, owning or having charge of any animals, which shall
include but not be limited to horses, mules, jennets, bulls, cows, sheep, dogs, cats, hogs or
goats, or chickens or geese, or any domesticated or wild fowl of any kind, to allow the same to
run at large within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 258, § 46, 11-5-1963; Ord. No. 509, § 1, 6-5-1973)
State law references: Authority of city to prohibit the running at large of animals, fowl, RSMo
79.400(2).
Sec. 6-2. Animals, fowl in human dwellings.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any livestock, which shall include but not be limited
to, horses, mules, jennets, donkeys, bulls, cows, calves, sheep, hogs, pigs, goats or domestic
fowl within or under any building used for human habitation within the city.
(Ord. No. 258, § 48, 11-5-1963)
Sec. 6-3. Cruelty to animals.
Except where otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any
person to overdrive, overload, ill-treat, torture, abandon, cruelly beat or kill any dumb animal
within the city limits.
State law references: Animal abuse, RSMo 578.012.
Sec. 6-4. Noises or nauseous odors emanating from animals.
It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having charge of any horse, mule, jennet, bull,
cow, sheep, hog, goat, chicken, goose or any domesticated or wild animal or fowl of any kind,
even though the same may be kept penned and confined within the city, to allow or permit the
same to give forth or cause any loud or unusual noise or noises or to cause any ill -smelling,
nauseous or obnoxious odors; provided that if such person owning or having charge of any
such beast or fowl, so causing or creating any such noise or odor, shall cure, remedy and
entirely alleviate such odor or noise within ten (10) days after the service of a not ice served
upon him by any member of the police department of the city, then, in that event no
punishment shall be assessed or imposed against such person; but if such odor or noise is
not cured, remedied and entirely alleviated within ten (10) days after the service of such
notice, then such person shall be deemed guilty of an offense and each day such noise or
odor exists after the expiration of ten (10) days from the service of such notice shall constitute
a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 258, § 47, 11-5-1963)
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Sec. 6-5. Defecating on public property unlawful; removal.
It shall be unlawful for any person owning or in control of any animal to permit or allow such
animal to defecate upon any public property unless such person shall remove immediately all
feces so deposited by such animal.
(Ord. No. 1195, § 1, 10-24-1996)
Editor's note: Nonamendatory Ord. No. 1195, § 1, has been included herein as § 6 -5 at the
editor's discretion.
Cross references: General penalty; continuing violations, § 1-8.
ARTICLE II. RABIES CONTROL CODE*
Sec. 6-16. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Sunset Hills Rabies Control Code."
(Ord. No. 281, § 1, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-17. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in this section:
At large: Any dog shall be deemed to be at large when it is off the premises of its owner's real
property and not restrained by a competent person.
Cat: All domestic species or varieties of the genus Felis, male or female, four (4) months of
age or older.
Certificate: The word "certificate" shall mean a certificate issued at the time of the vaccination
of the dog, and bearing thereon the signature of the vaccinator, the registration number, the
name, color, breed and sex of the dog, the name and address of the owner, the date of the
vaccination, and type of vaccine administered.
Chicken embryo, origin vaccine: Vaccine which is manufactured using the embryo of the
chicken as a growth medium and also known as flury strain vaccine.
Competent person: A human being that is capable of controlling and governing the dog in
question, and to whose commands the dog is obedient.
Department of public health and sanitation, director or director of public health and sanitation:
The department of public health and sanitation of the city or the director of public health and
sanitation of the city, or any person or agent employed by the city director of public health and
sanitation to enforce this article.
Dog: All domesticated members of the Canis familaris, male or female, four (4) months of age
or older.
Euthanize: To put to death in a humane manner.
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Exposed to rabies: Any dog, whether it has been registered or vaccinated for rabies or not, or
other animal which has been bitten, been fighting with or has consorted with an animal known
or suspected to have rabies or showing objective symptoms of rabies.
Household: Those members of a family including servants and attendants living in the same
dwelling unit.
Impound: The apprehending, catching, trapping, netting, tranquilizing, confining, or if
necessary, the destruction of any animal by the director of public health and sanitation or his
agent.
Impounding facilities: Any premises designated by the city for the purpose of impounding and
caring for all animals found in violation of this article.
Kennel: Any place or tract of land, whether indoors or outdoors, whether enclosed or not, in, at
or upon which and whether for pleasure or profit, dogs are kept, housed, bred, raised, fed,
displayed, exhibited or sold. The owner of three (3) or more dogs, whether owned for pleasure
or profit, breeding or exhibiting, shall be deemed to be the operator of a dog kennel.
Kitten: All domestic species or varieties of the genus Felis, male or female, under the age of
four (4) months.
Nerve tissue origin: Vaccine which is manufactured, using tissue of the nervous system as a
growth medium.
Owner: Includes any person who owns, harbors, shelters, keeps, controls, mana ges,
possesses or has part interest in any dog, cat or kennel.
The occupant of any premises on which a dog or cat remains for a period of seven (7) days or
to which it customarily returns daily for a period of ten (10) days is presumed to be harboring,
sheltering or keeping the aforementioned dog or cat, within this definition. Under no
circumstances are the normal and ordinarily accepted definitions of the terms harboring,
sheltering or keeping, to be limited to the words of aforementioned presumption. If a minor
owns a dog, puppy or other animal subject to the provisions of this article, the head of the
household of which such minor owner is a member shall be deemed to be the owner of such
dog, puppy or animal for the purpose of this article and under this article shall be responsible
as the owner, whether or not such household head is himself a minor. If not a member of a
household, such minor owner shall himself be directly subject to the provisions of this article.
Pup or puppy: All domesticated members of the Canis familaris, male or female, under four (4)
months of age.
Registrar: Any veterinarian, or any other person acting under the direction or control of a
veterinarian, who performs the services of vaccination -registration.
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Restraint: A dog off the premises of its owner's real property is under restraint within the
meaning of this article:
(a) If it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, when said line or
leash is held by a competent person.
(b) When "at heel" of a competent person.
(c) When within a vehicle being driven, parked or stopped.
(d) When not more than fifty (50) feet from a competent person, if such dog is not annoying
or worrying any human being or domestic animal, or trespassing on private property, or in a
public area where dogs are forbidden.
Rural: Idle land or land which is used for agricultural purposes and through a lack of streets,
lots, utilities and improvements is unsuited for city uses.
Tag: Any object, regardless of the shape and material, which bears a registration number and
the words "rabies vaccination-registration," which has been issued by authority of the
department of public health and sanitation.
Vaccinate: The word vaccinate shall mean the injection, by a veterinarian, or his auth orized
agent, of a specified does of antirabies vaccine into the body of a dog, such vaccine having
the U.S. Government license number approval stamped on the label of the vaccine container
and having been approved by the director of public health and sanitation. Vaccine used for
vaccination of dogs shall be stored and kept under conditions proper for the vaccine and shall
show no signs of spoilage or otherwise be unfit for producing immunity against rabies.
Vaccination-registration: The procedure of vaccinating for rabies and issuing an identification
number and an appropriate certificate. The above words shall be interchangeable.
Veterinarian: Any veterinarian, holding a current state license and operating on a participating
basis with the department of public health and sanitation, as required by this article.
(Ord. No. 281, § 2, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-18. Vaccination, registration of dogs required.
Every person who owns any dog, whether in a kennel or not, that is kept any time during the
year within the city or who permits a dog to come upon, on or in the city, or to remain in or
about his home, place of business or other premises in the area affected by this article shall
have such dog vaccinated against rabies and registered as provided in this article.
(Ord. No. 281, § 3, 12-1-1964)
State law references: Authority of city to regulate dogs, RSMo 79.400(5).
Sec. 6-19. When dogs to be vaccinated.
All dogs required by this article to be vaccinated against rabies shall be vaccinated at least
once each year if a nerve tissue origin vaccine is used unless a chicken embryo or other three
(3) year type vaccine, approved by the director of public health and sanitation is administered,
in which case the dogs shall be inoculated at least once every three (3) years, or if other
vaccine, approved by the director of public health and sanitation is administered, then at the
frequency approved by the director of public health and sanitation.
(Ord. No. 281, § 3, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-20. Foreign dogs brought into city.
All dogs brought into the city shall comply with the rabies vaccination requirements of this
article and if said imported dogs remain in the city more than thirty (30) days, said dogs shall
be registered in accordance with the provisions of this article. Any legally acceptable
certificate of rabies vaccination, the initial and residual efficiency of which has been approved
by the director of public health and sanitation, shall be exchanged for a current vaccination -
registration certificate and tag upon payment of a fee specified by the director of public health
and sanitation. Such transfer procedure may be utilized by registrars to adapt valid rabies
vaccination certificates to vaccination-registration during the transition period of this article.
(Ord. No. 281, § 25, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-21. Dog inoculation clinics.
For the purpose of facilitating the provisions of this article, the department of public health and
sanitation may hold dog inoculation clinics.
(Ord. No. 281, § 3, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-22. Preparation of dog certificates, tags; contents of certificates.
The director shall prepare vaccination certificates in quadruplicate, together with
correspondingly numbered registration tags for distribution to veterinarians in a form he
deems is best calculated to further the progress of the program provided for in this article.
Spaces shall be provided in said certificates for the following information and for such other
information as the director of public health and sanitation may require to be filled in by the
veterinarians legally authorized to vaccinate dogs:
(a) The name, address, school district and specific incorporated city in which the owner
lives;
(b) The date the vaccination was administered and the type of vaccine administered;
(c) The breed, markings, sex and name of the vaccinated dog.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-23. Establishment of fee for dog certificate, tag; maintenance expenses.
Each calendar year the department of public health and sanitation shall establish a preset fee
for each combined unit of corresponding vaccination-registration certificate and tag for the
purpose of maintaining the system of vaccination-registration. Maintenance expenses shall
include materials, notification, filing, investigation and enforcement to increase and maintain a
high level of rabies immunization.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-24. Veterinarians designated registrars.
It shall be the duty of every veterinarian to be a registrar under the program provided for in this
article.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-25. Ordering, payment of dog certificates, tags.
Each registrar shall order from the department of public health and sanitation the number of
registration tags and vaccination certificates needed to perform his duties as registrar, and
pay to the department of public health and sanitation with such order, the fee for each such
certificate and tag ordered.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-26. Reimbursement, retention of fee for dog certificate, tag.
The registrar shall be reimbursed and paid the fee for each vaccination certificate and
registration tag by the owner of or other person assuming responsibility of the dog being
vaccinated and registered, which reimbursement and payment may be retained by the
registrar.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-27. Refund of fees for unused dog certificates, tags.
The fees for unused vaccination certificates and registration tags shall be refundable to the
registrar.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-28. Filling out of dog certificate; disposition of copies.
Whenever any dog is vaccinated against rabies by any veterinarian, the veterinarian shall fill
out in quadruplicate copies, the vaccination certificate obtained from the director of public
health and sanitation, with the inform ation required in section 6-22 and immediately present
one copy to the owner of the vaccinated dog and mail two (2) copies to the department of
public health and sanitation, by the tenth day of the following month, for filing and statistical
purposes. The remaining copy of the vaccination certificate shall be retained by the person
performing said vaccination.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-29. Owner's copy of dog certificate to be retained for inspection.
The owner's copy of the vaccination certif icate shall be retained by the owner of the
vaccinated dog for inspection by an authorized representative of the director of public health
and sanitation or any police officer.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-30. Files of dog certificates to be maintained.
The department of public health and sanitation shall maintain cross files of vaccination
certificates by the name of the owner and the number of such certificate.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-31. Delivery of tag to owner of dog.
At the time of the vaccination of any dog, the person performing the vaccination shall deliver
to the owner of said dog, the registration tag obtained from the department of public health
and sanitation, as evidence of such inoculation.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-32. Attachment of tag to collar or harness of dog.
Every owner of a vaccinated dog shall attach the registration tag evidencing rabies
vaccination and registration to the collar or harness of the vaccinated dog and such collar or
harness shall be worn by said dog at all times.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-33. Disposition of injured, nonrabid diseased animals without tag.
Any animal which does not exhibit a valid registration tag and which reveals the symptoms of
any injury or disease, clearly not those of rabies, as determined by the department of public
health and sanitation, may be subjected to disposal as provided in section 6 -47 at the earliest
possible time by the rabies control office.
(Ord. No. 281, § 23, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-34. Dogs without tags considered unvaccinated.
Any dog found without a registration tag evidencing rabies vaccination and registration shall
be deemed to be not vaccinated.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-35. Transferring tag from one dog to another.
No person shall transfer any registration tag from one dog to any other dog.
(Ord. No. 281, § 5, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-36. Affixing tag to dog, puppy unlawfully.
No person shall affix a registration tag to a dog or puppy other than the dog for which the ta g
was issued at the time of its rabies vaccination-registration, nor shall any person affix a
registration tag to a dog that has not been vaccinated against rabies.
(Ord. No. 281, § 5, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-37. Counterfeiting, altering, destroying dog tag.
No person shall counterfeit, alter, obliterate or attempt to counterfeit, alter or obliterate any
registration tag issued pursuant to this article.
(Ord. No. 281, § 5, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-38. Dogs running at large.
(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog, whether properly tagged and certified by
vaccination-registration or not, to permit or allow such dog to run at large within the city limits.
(b) In any prosecution charging a violation of subsection (a) of this section, proof that a dog
was running at large in violation of said subsection, together with proof that the defendant
named in the complaint was, at the time described in the complaint, the person who owned
such dog, shall constitute a prima facie presumption sufficient for conviction that the owner of
such dogwas the person that permitted such dog to run at large.
(Ord. No. 281, §§ 21, 22, 12-1-1964)
State law references: Authority of city to prohibit the running at large of dogs, RSMo
79.400(5).
Sec. 6-39. Female dogs in season.
All female dogs shall be kept securely confined in an enclosed place while in heat.
(Ord. No. 281, § 6, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-40. Puppies to be confined to premises.
All puppies shall be confined to their owner's premises.
(Ord. No. 281, § 3, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-41. Fierce, dangerous dogs.
When any fierce or dangerous dog or any dog that has previously attacked or bitten any
person or domestic animal, or possesses a propensity to attack or bite man or domestic
animal, or cause annoyance to persons using the public r oads, streets and sidewalks, or
chase, worry or molest livestock, other dogs or children, or cause any damage or injury, which
propensity is known or ought reasonably to be known by the owner of such dog, it shall be the
duty of such owner to confine such dog on a chain, tether or leash, or confine to a yard
completely enclosed by a fence of such height, strength and construction so as to prevent the
dog confined therein from jumping over, through, or crawling under such fence, and to post a
notice on the premises, conspicuously visible to the public and reading in letters not less than
two (2) inches high "Bad Dog Here" or "Beware--Bad Dog." Any vicious dog found off the
premises of its owner may be seized by any police officer or other agent authorized by the
director of public health and sanitation and the owner of such dog may be brought to trial.
Upon establishment by a preponderance of the evidence of the vicious character of such dog,
by testimony, under oath (and reduced to writing), the court may order such dog to be
euthanized, or the owner subjected to the penalties provided in section 6 -65(d) of this article,
or both euthanization of such dog and such other penalties as are provided for in this Code.
(Ord. No. 281, § 20, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-42. Authority of director to contract for impounding of animals.
The director of public health and sanitation is authorized and directed to make and enter into a
contract on behalf of the city, for the confinement, impounding, care, release and disposing of
dogs and other animals acquired pursuant to the provisions of this article as follows:
(a) The authority contained in this section shall be exercised after due notice inviting
proposals and receipt thereof from any and all interested persons, public or private.
(b) The director of public health and sanitation is authorized to reject any and all bids so
received and to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. In determining the lowest
responsible bidder, in addition to cost, the director of public hea lth and sanitation shall
consider: The ability, capacity of skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the
service required; the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of
the bidder; the quality of performance of previous contracts or services; the ability of the
bidder to provide future services for the confinement, impounding, care, release and disposing
of animals; and the number and scope of any conditions attached to the bid.
(Ord. No. 281, § 8, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-43. Certain animals to be impounded.
The director of public health and sanitation or other persons designated by him shall catch,
confine and impound the following dogs and other animals:
(a) Dogs not wearing an unexpired registration tag;
(b) All female dogs, registered or unregistered, not securely confined in an enclosed place,
while in heat;
(c) All dogs and puppies which are at large;
(d) All dogs or other animals infected or suspected of being infected with rabies and all
dogs and other animals exposed to or suspected by him to be exposed to or infected with
rabies, including dogs or other animals known or suspected to have been bitten by a rabid
animal, whether the dog or other animal to be impounded is running at large or on a leash or
whether it is confined to its owner's premises;
(e) All unconfined or unleashed animals or dogs with vicious propensities;
(f) Dogs not vaccinated for rabies within the previous twelve (12) months with nerve tissue
vaccine, nor within the preceding thirty-six (36) months with chicken embryo or flury strain
vaccine, nor if another vaccine approved by the director of public health and sanitation was
used within the preceding time period approved by the director of public health and sanitation
as the duration of effective protection against rabies, which that vaccine gives;
(g) Unconfined dogs in quarantined areas;
(h) Dogs or other animals which have bitten a person or animal or which have been bitten
by a dog or animal suspected of having rabies, or have been exposed to rabies;
(i) Except for subsection (a) of this section, no dog shall be exempted from the provisions
of this section by virtue of vaccination, tags or a vaccination-registration certificate.
(Ord. No. 281, § 7, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-44. Place of impoundment.
All dogs or other animals impounded pursuant to this article shall be impounded in the county
rabies shelter or elsewhere under the supervision of and in a manner satisfactory to the
director of public health and sanitation.
(Ord. No. 281, § 7, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-45. Certain animals to be euthanized upon impoundment.
Every animal impounded pursuant to this article which is found upon arrival at the pound to be
diseased or injured, and whose owner is unknown or relinquishes ownership in writing, shall
be immediately euthanized.
(Ord. No. 281, § 7, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-46. Redemption of impounded nonrabid dogs.
Any dog captured or impounded by the department of public health and sanitation and
determined, by the director of public health and sanitation, no t to be infected with rabies may
be redeemed by the owner thereof or other person having the right of possession of such
animal upon the presentation of a proper vaccination certificate and upon payment of a shelter
service fee.
(Ord. No. 281, § 9, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-47. Disposal or sale of impounded nonrabid dogs with tag.
If any impounded dog not infected with rabies, and wearing a registration tag, is not redeemed
by the owner thereof or other person having the right of possession of such animal within five
(5) days after its capture, such dog shall be disposed of by euthanasia or sale, as directed by
the county health commissioner; provided, however, that before any such dog may be
released by such sale, the buyer thereof shall have the dog vaccinated a nd registered and
pay the shelter service fee provided for in section 6-46.
(Ord. No. 281, § 9, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-48. Release forms for impounded dogs without tag and certificate.
When any impounded dog for which a registration tag and vaccination certif icate has not been
issued shall be released to the original or new owner thereof, the release shall be
accompanied with a form to be supplied by the department of public health and sanitation and
within seventy-two (72) hours after release, the dog's owner shall complete the registration-
vaccination procedure and shall leave with the vaccinating veterinarian such form to be
completed by the veterinarian and returned to the department of public health and sanitation.
Failure to so comply will authorize the d irector of public health and sanitation to impound a
dog until vaccination-registration has been completed.
(Ord. No. 281, § 19, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-49. Authority of director to examine, impound suspicious animals.
The director of public health and sanitation shall have the power to examine and impound any
animal bitten or suspected to have been bitten by or exposed to any other animal infected with
rabies.
(Ord. No. 281, § 10, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-50. Destruction by city of animals infected with rabies.
The director of public health and sanitation, or any person designated by him, shall destroy
any dog or other animal infected with rabies.
(Ord. No. 281, § 10, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-51. Authority of director to require owners of suspicious dogs to prevent sprea d of
rabies; destruction upon noncompliance.
The director of public health and sanitation shall have the power to require the owner of any
dog bitten by or suspected of having been bitten by or exposed to any other animal infected
with rabies to take necessary measures to prevent the further spread of rabies, and to destroy
any such exposed animal, if such necessary measures are not taken by such owner.
(Ord. No. 281, § 10, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-52. Refusal to deliver animal subject to rabies upon request.
No person shall refuse to deliver to the director of public health and sanitation any dog, cat or
other animal suspected of having rabies, which such person owns, when requested to do so
under the provisions of this article.
(Ord. No. 281, § 24, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-53. Persons having knowledge of certain animals to notify department of public health
and sanitation.
Any person within the city having information or knowledge of any animal that exhibits clinical
symptoms suggestive of rabies, has been exposed t o rabies, or is suspected of having rabies,
shall report such knowledge or information to the city department of public health and
sanitation.
(Ord. No. 281, § 13, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-54. Persons destroying animals suspected or known to be infected with rabies to notify
department of public health and sanitation.
Any person destroying an animal infected with rabies or suspected of being infected with
rabies shall immediately notify the department of public health and sanitation and shall
surrender the carcass of such animal upon demand. The owner or custodian of any such
destroyed animal shall immediately provide the department of public health and sanitation with
full particulars thereof, including the time, date, location, the name and address of any perso n
bitten by said animal, and also the name and address of the owner or person having custody
of any animal exposed to the animal destroyed.
(Ord. No. 281, § 11, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-55. Impoundment, observation of animals exhibiting symptoms of rabies; alte rnative
procedure; removal, examination of head.
Any dog, cat or other animal which exhibits objective symptoms suggestive of rabies may,
after written certification by the director of public health and sanitation to the owner thereof, be
impounded on or off the property of said owner. Such animal shall be held for ten (10) days at
the county's impounding facilities for clinical observation and, if alive at the termination of such
period, shall be returned to the owner after payment of the shelter service f ee provided for in
section 6-46. As an alternative procedure, said owner, at his own expense, may designate any
veterinary hospital in the county for a similar ten (10) day period. If such animal shall die
during such observation period, regardless of the location, the head thereof shall be removed
and submitted to a qualified laboratory for examination.
(Ord. No. 281, § 12, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-56. Alternative methods in lieu of destroying animals exposed to rabies.
Any dog, cat or other animal which has been exposed to rabies shall be immediately
destroyed unless the owner, at his expense, desires, chooses, elects, specifies, picks or
elects one of the following alternative methods:
(a) Strict isolation in a kennel or animal hospital for six (6) months;
(b) If no previous vaccination has been given to a dog within a period of three (3) years
with chicken embryo (flury strain) vaccine, or within one year, using vaccine of nerve tissue
origin, or if other vaccine approved by the director of public health and sanitation was used
and if the effective protection limit of the last such vaccination has passed, then the dog shall
be placed on a schedule of immunization approved by the director of public health and
sanitation;
(c) If a dog has been vaccinated previously with another vaccine approved by the director
of public health and sanitation within the duration of the vaccine's effective protection as
approved by the director of public health and sanitation, the animal shall be revaccinated and
restrained by a leash or confined at home for thirty (30) days.
(Ord. No. 281, § 12, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-57. Release of dogs under observation for rabies.
All dogs under clinical observation for rabies shall fulfill all conditions of this article prior to
release.
(Ord. No. 281, § 12, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-58. Quarantine regulations.
(a) Whenever rabies becomes prevalent in any locality within the city subject to this article,
the director of public health and sanitation shall recommend a quarantine order affecting any
portion of the city. The board of aldermen may issue a quarantine order pursuant to such
recommendation. The director of public health and sanitation, during the first week after a
quarantine order is issued, shall take proper measures to inform the people of the c ity of the
existence of such quarantine order and of the penalties attached to the violation of the
quarantine order. A quarantine order shall direct that all dogs, whether vaccinated and
registered according to the provisions of this article or not, be co nfined in the home of the
owner of the dog, or tied up or placed on a leash under the direct physical control of a
competent person, not less than fifteen (15) years of age. Any dog found otherwise, during
such a quarantine, shall be impounded. Dogs and ot her animals subject to rabies which are
impossible to capture or impound, after the exercise of reasonable efforts and diligence, shall
be destroyed if the director of public health and sanitation so designates.
(b) The quarantine provided for in subsection (a) of this section may be terminated by the
board of aldermen upon the recommendation of the director of public health and sanitation
after the necessity therefor no longer exists. No quarantine shall remain effective for more
than six (6) months from the date of the adoption of the quarantine order unless such
quarantine order is specifically extended by order of the board of aldermen.
(Ord. No. 281, § 14, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-59. Abandoning animal subject to rabies.
No owner of any animal subject to rabies shall abandon such animal in the city.
(Ord. No. 281, § 18, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-60. Procedure when animal bites a person.
(a) The owner of any dog, cat or other animal which bites any person, regardless of the
circumstances, or irrespective of whether such dog is vaccinated and registered, shall be
required to place such dog, cat or other animal in the custody of the department of public
health and sanitation for confinement in a manner satisfactory to the director of public health
and sanitation and in a manner that will prevent contact with people and other animals for a
period of ten (10) days, following the evening of the day of the bite, for the purpose of clinical
observation. All expenses shall be borne by the owner of the dog, cat or other animal . If such
dog, cat or other animal develops clinical symptoms suggestive of rabies, it shall be allowed to
die a natural death, or, if for any reason, such dog, cat or other animal should die while in
confinement, its head shall be removed by the veterinarian and submitted to a qualified
laboratory. If, at the end of such ten (10) day period, such dog, cat or other domestic animal is
alive and healthy, it may be released to its owner.
(b) All dogs under clinical observation as the result of biting a person shall fulfill all other
conditions of this article prior to release.
(c) If, at the time of the biting, the dog, cat or other animal had not been vaccinated and
registered, the procedure outlined in section 6-65 shall be followed.
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(d) It shall be the duty of any person bitten by any animal, or the parent or guardian of any
minor bitten by an animal, to report the same to the department of public health and sanitation
immediately. Such report shall contain the name and address of the owner and of the animal,
the day and time bitten, the location where bitten, and a general description of the animal.
(e) It shall be the duty of every physician to report immediately to the department of public
health and sanitation the full name, age and address of any person u nder his care or
observation who has been bitten by an animal irrespective of whether infected with rabies, or
suspected of being infected with rabies, or not so infected or so suspected and every
veterinarian treating or having under observation any anima l infected with rabies, or
suspected of being rabid, or suspected of having been exposed to rabies, shall report to the
department of public health and sanitation the owner's name and address, and if the animal is
a dog, the vaccination-registration number.
(Ord. No. 281, § 15, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-61. Divulging, using confidential information.
No person shall divulge, distribute, disseminate, give, transfer, show, make available or allow
a copy to be made of the name or address of any owner of a dog registe red under this article
to or by any person other than an officer of a county, municipal, state or federal office or
department for the purpose of licensing, tax collection, law enforcement, or rabies or other
disease control in his respective jurisdiction; nor shall any of the persons authorized to be in
possession of such names or addresses use such information for any purposes other than
those allowed above; nor shall any other person make any use, relating to dog or puppies, of
any such name or address that has been obtained as a direct or indirect result of the
vaccination-registration program provided for in this article.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-62. Impersonating officials.
No person shall pose as or falsely claim to be a department of public health and sanitation
employee or an agent of the director of public health and sanitation or of any other
governmental agency while soliciting or making a survey of the names or addresses of dog
owners in any area in which this article is in effect.
(Ord. No. 281, § 4, 12-1-1964)
Cross references: Impersonating police officer, § 21 -1.
Sec. 6-63. Concealing animals, interfering with officials.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conceal an animal or interfere with the director of public
health and sanitation or persons designated by him, in the performance of their legal duties,
as provided in this article.
(Ord. No. 281, § 16, 12-1-1964)
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Sec. 6-64. Right of entry of officials.
The director of public health and sanitation, or persons designated by him, shall have the right
of entry into any unenclosed lots or lands for the purpose of collecting any dog, cat or other
animal which is on such a lot or land, in violation of this article and whose presence on such
lot or land constitutes a violation of any of the provisions of this article or whose presence or
existence is a violation of the provisions of this article. The director of public health and
sanitation, or his duly appointed representative, shall have the right of entry to any property or
premises within any quarantined area during the period of such quarantine, for the purpose of
examining or obtaining any dog, cat or any other animal suspected of having rabies, having
been exposed to rabies, or having bitten a person or other animal.
(Ord. No. 281, § 16, 12-1-1964)
Sec. 6-65. Violations.
(a) The director of public health and sanitation shall perform the following duties
enumerated in this section in cases involving violations of the sections of this article
enumerated in subsection (b) of this section:
(1) Accept payment of designated fines, penalties and issue receipts therefor;
(2) Maintain records of all violations of the provisions of this article of which each person
has been guilty during the preceding twenty-four (24) months whether such guilt was
established in court or by payment of a fine to the department of public health and sanitation;
(3) Whenever any person charged with an offense which is payable at the department of
public health and sanitation shall fail to appear and pay his fine in the time prescribed, the
director of public health and sanitation shall cause a complaint to be filed against such person
for such violation in accordance with arrest procedures;
(4) File copies of the records with the county police department of all cases involving
violations of the provisions of this article, irrespective of guilt and the disposition of each such
case.
(b) Any person charged with the violation of section 6-18, 6-19, 6-38--6-40 or 6-59 may,
within five (5) days after receipt of a notice, pay the designated fine prescribed in this
subsection to the department of public health and sanitation or may enter a plea of not guilty
and stand trial in the municipal court; provided, however, that any person accused of his third
or additional violation of any combination of the said sections within one consecutive twelve -
month period, shall be referred to the city attorney, who shall institute legal proceedings
against such person in the municipal court of the city.
TABLE INSET:
Schedule of fines if paid within five (5)
days after receipt of notice
1st Offense 2nd Offense
For dogs vaccinated-registered as required in this article $5.00 $10.00
For dogs not vaccinated-registered 10.00 15.00
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(c) If the person so charged fails to pay the designated fine prescribed in subsection (b) of
this section or fails to enter a plea of guilty within five (5) days, the director of public health and
sanitation, after filing a complaint, shall send such person a letter directing him to appear in
municipal court, notifying him of the time and date the appearance is to be made, as well as
the address of said court, and advising that a warrant for the arrest of such person may be
issued if he should fail to appear in said court on the date and time specified.
(d) The violation of, failure to comply with, or the committing of any act prohibited in any
provision of this article shall constitute an unlawful act and upon the conviction of such
unlawful act, unless a penalty has been otherwise specified within this section, the person so
convicted shall be punished as provided in section 1-8 of this Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 281, § 26, 12-1-1964)
Appendix 5-F1: Corps of Engineers 404 Permit & MDNR 401 Certification
All construction or 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
MDNR 401 water quality certification. The permitting and certification process is shared
between the Corps and the MDNR.
If you are considering a project that may involve placing materials in a lake, river, stream,
ditch or wetland (including dry streams, ditches or wetlands) contact the Corps to find out if
the project you are planning is in jurisdictional waters and is a regulated activity. The Corps
has the sole authority to determine whether the activity is regulated; whether a site specific,
individual 404 permit is required, or whether a Nationwide Permit (NWP) applies for projects
with minor impacts. If a NWP does apply, contacting the Corps of Engineers is recommended
to determine thresholds for notification under the NWP, and to obtain additional regional
requirements imposed by the Corps’ St. Louis Office.
The MDNR requires any project that needs a 404 Permit from the Corps (individual or NWP)
to also obtain a 401 Water Quality Certification (401 Certification) from MDNR. The 401
Certification is verification by the state that the project will not violate water quality standards.
The department may require actions on projects to protect water quality in the form of
certification conditions. For some of the NWPs, the MDNR has published their conditions that
must be met in addition to the NWP conditions.
After you contact the Corps about your project and, if applicable, submit an application, they
will send you a letter authorizing your project under a particular permit. If the Corp's letter to
you indicates that you must obtain an individual 401 certification, you must send an
application to MDNR also. If they state that MDNR has ‘conditionally certified’ your activity,
and have enclosed certification conditions, then nothing further is needed.
Questions about permit applicability and procedures for obtaining individual permits can be
found by calling the Corps of Engineers at 314-331-8575 or 314-331-8186. Permit application
forms and procedures for applying to the Corps and the MDNR can be found on the following
web pages:
http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/permits/permitap.htm.
http://www.dnr.mo.gov/wpscd/wpcp/401/wpcp -401.htm#general.
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The following is a list of NWPs commonly applicable to municipal operations. For most of
these NWPs, the MDNR has conditionally certified these activities. The NWPs will list
numerous thresholds for applicability and notification in terms of linear feet and acreage of the
project.
NWP 3 Maintenance – repair or replacement of an existing structure, and removal of
accumulated sediment or placement of riprap to protect a structure.
NWP 7 Outfall Structures – construction of new outfall and intake structures, and
removal of accumulated sediment blocking these structures.
NWP 12 Utility Lines – construction, maintenance, and repair of utility lines (sewer,
water, electric or communication), including outfalls and excavations for the utility line.
NWP 13 Bank Stabilization – stabilization projects for erosion protection.
NWP 14 Linear Transportation – construction or modification of linear transportation
crossings, such as bridges and culverts for roads and trails.
NWP 27 Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities – activities associated with the
restoration of former waters, or the enhancement or creation of wetlands and riparian
areas, or the restoration and enhancement of streams, including activities associated
with flow modification, habitat and vegetation.
NWP 31 Maintenance of Existing Flood Control Facilities – dredge or fill activities
associated with maintaining existing flood control facilities such as retention/detention
basins and channels.
NWP 41 Reshaping Existing Drainage Ditches – dredge or fill activities to modify the
cross-sectional configuration of drainage ditches, not modifying capacity beyond the
original design.
NWP 43 Storm Water Management – construction, maintenance, and dredging of
storm water management facilities, such as ponds, detention/retention basins, outfalls,
and emergency spillways.
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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
(municipality).
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. BMPs also include treatment
requirements, operating procedures and practices to control site runoff, spillage or leaks,
sludge or waste disposal or drainage from raw material storage. BMPs 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 the
responsibilities for which it has been designated within the SWMP. The co -permittees share
in the financial and administrative responsibilities under the permit and cooperate with each
other and with the coordinating authority in complying with the terms of 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.
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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.
Green Space - planned and preserved open land; an 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 education 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 in 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 as 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
a municipality: Transportation Operations, Landfills, Hazardous Waste
Treatment/Storage/Disposal facilities, Vehicle Maintenance or Fueling facilities, Vehicle
Washing facilities, Solid Waste Transfer facilities, Wastewater Treatment facilities, Recycling
facilities, Yard Waste/Composting facilities and certain types of Warehousing & Storage
facilities.
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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
addition, 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 Operation 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 who 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.
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, 1990. Phase I regulations provide for storm water permitting for industrial
facilities, for land disturbance sites 5 acres or greater in size and 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 Cens us, 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.
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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. This 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 and
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 and 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 Pla n 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.
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 c ombined
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 - 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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Urban Runoff means: Storm water and other 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 drippings and emissions, animal wastes, street litter, yard
wastes, silt, chemical spills 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.
(EACH CO-PERMITTEE CAN ADD DEFINITIONS OF ANY TERMS APPLICABLE TO ITS SPECIFIC NEEDS.)
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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-401.htm#general
http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/permits/permitap.htm
Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs – St. Louis County BMPs 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 WasteWise
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://yosemite1.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/owowwtr1/NPS/lid/lidlit.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/modordfin-
task10/tab6.pdf
o Septic Tank Maintenance: http://www.anjec.org/html/ord-modelseptic.htm
o Riparian Buffer -
http://www.stormwatercenter.net/Model%20Ordinances/buffer_model_ordinanc
e.htm
NPDES- Permits from MDNR-
www.dnr.mo.gov/wpscd/wpcp/permits/wpcpermits-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 regulations, see:
http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/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/ipm1004.htm
http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agguides/pests/ipm1009.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 (BMPs) - 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 we b 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.state.mo.us/oac/pubs.htm#PollutionPrevention
Waste Reduction and Recycling Policy – For the sample policy, see:
http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-110.html