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Adopted: February 11, 2008
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Note From The Authors
This document is a Model Operation and Maintenance Program developed to meet the
requirements in the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 Storm Water Permit, Section 4.2.6. All
co-permittees are required to implement an Operation and Maintenance Program to comply
with their permit. The St. Louis County Phase II Storm Water Management Plan calls for co -
permittees to adopt the program by the end of permit year three, March 9, 2006, and fully
implement it by the end of permit year four, March 9, 2007. Under th e permit, MSD, as
coordinating authority, must annually report the status of each co-permittees‟ compliance with
the milestones in the Plan.
A model program was developed to assist co-permittees in complying with the permit Section
4.2.6, and to help foster uniform approaches to implementing the Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) Program. Each co-permittee must include in their program the applicable elements
from the model program, based on the extent of their infrastructure, municipal facilities and
services. In drafting the model program, the authors made an effort to be as comprehensive
as possible in addressing municipal operations by including generic example text for a variety
of municipal operations. However, a co-permittee may add measures as it deems appropriate
to meet its specific needs. Co-permittees are expected to edit the text in this model program
to specifically apply it to their organization by including details, commitments, and policies
specific to their organization. To assist in this editing process, this document contains
instructions to the co-permittee editors in A SMALL CAPITAL, ITALICIZED FONT LIKE THIS. THESE
INSTRUCTIONS must be addressed in the document and removed from the text before finalizing
your city‟s plan. For additional information on the Best Management Practices (BMPs), please
contact members of the Work Group, in Appendix 1-A3, or refer to EPA Fact Sheets on the
web at: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/menuofbmps/poll.cfm .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Program Administration ........................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 - General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance ........................................... 7
Chapter 3 - Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations ................................... 15
Chapter 4 - Vehicle/Equipment Washing ............................................................................... 16
Chapter 5 - Facility Repair, Remodeling and Construction .................................................... 17
Chapter 6 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Roadways, Highways, Bridges and Parking
Facilities ................................................................................................................................ 21
Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping ......................... 26
Chapter 8 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm Sewers and Inlet
Structures .............................................................................................................................. 31
Chapter 9 - Operation and Maintenance of Recycling and Composting Facilities ................. 35
Chapter 10 - Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management Projects .................. 36
APPENDICES ....................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix 1-A1: Sixty One Co-Permittees, St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 Phase II Permit
#MO-R040005 ....................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix 1-A2: Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 ................................... 41
Appendix 1-A3: Model Operation & Maintenance and Training Program Work Group .......... 44
Appendix 1- A4: Ordinance/Resolution Adopting O&M Program ........................................... 45
Appendix 1- B1: Policies ........................................................................................................ 46
Appendix 2-F1: Recycling Policy ........................................................................................... 47
Appendix 2-F2: Green Procurement Policy ........................................................................... 49
Appendix 2-F3: St. Louis County Waste Management Code ................................................ 53
Appendix 2-F4: Litter Control Ordinance ............................................................................... 58
Appendix 2-F5: Nuisance Ordinance for Debris and Yard Waste .......................................... 59
Appendix 2-F6: Animal Waste Ordinance .............................................................................. 79
Appendix 5-F1: Corps of Engineers 404 Permit & MDNR 401 Certification .......................... 83
Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used In This Document ........................................................ 85
For More Information… ......................................................................................................... 89
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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 (municipality name) 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 c ontrol 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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood adoption of the work group‟s model program
as applicable and tailored to specifically meet City of Wildwood needs and goals. This
program impacts all facets of municipal operations. It is the City‟s intent to adhere to the
policies and procedures stated herein in order to prevent pollution, to safeguard the
environment for the health and benefit of all Wildwood 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
#_2008-02_) on February 11, 2008, (See appendix 1-A4).
B. Policies:
The City of Wildwood 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 pol icies 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
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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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood 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 r eview 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 or
leased 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 – 16860 Main Street. This facility is situated on 4.5 acres, with a building size
of approximately 27,000 square feet. City Hall houses the Administration/Finance
Department, Municipal Court, Police Department, City Clerk‟s Office, Planning & Parks
Department, and the Public Works Department. A paved parking lot is provided for
visitors/employees, and all City vehicles are parked on the parking lot. Materials and
supplies utilized in performing all building maintenance, including custodial work, are
stored within the building. A total of 22 employees report to this facility.
2. Old Pond School – 17123 Manchester Road. This 1 acre facility consists of a restored
one-room school house and a playground/pavilion area. The building is utilized for
meetings and recreational programs. The grounds are utilizes for outdoor concerts. A
paved parking lot is provided for visitors.
3. Anniversary Park – 16511 Clayton Road. This 13.1-acre facility consists of a
playground/pavilion area and a paved parking lot.
4. Glencoe City Park – 505 Washington Avenue. This 12 acre facility consists of a
playground/pavilion area and a paved parking lot.
5. Bluff View Park – 1900 Old State Road. This over 100 acre facility is owned by St.
Louis County and leased to the City of Wildwood and consists of natural trails and a
chip seal parking lot.
6. Community Park – 2153 Highway 109. This 66 acre facility is currently under
development. A playground/pavilion area with a paved parking lot are in use now with
multiple phases of development planned over the next years.
C. Responsible Parties:
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1. City Hall - The City Administrator has authority over City Hall. The building is actively
managed by the Superintendent of Streets.
City Administrator: (636) 458-0440
Superintendent of Streets: (636) 458-0440
2. Old Pond School - The Director of Planning & Parks has authority over Old Pond
School. The complex is actively managed by the Superintendent of Parks &
Recreation.
Director of Planning & Parks: (636) 458-0440
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation: (636) 458 -0440
3. Anniversary Park - The Director of Planning & Parks has authority over Old Pond
School. The complex is actively managed by the Superintendent of Parks &
Recreation.
Director of Planning & Parks: (636) 458-0440
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation: (636) 458 -0440
4. Glencoe City Park - The Director of Planning & Parks has authority over Old Pond
School. The complex is actively managed by the Superintendent of Parks &
Recreation.
Director of Planning & Parks: (636) 458-0440
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation: (636) 458-0440
5. Bluff View Park - The Director of Planning & Parks has authority over Old Pond School.
The complex is actively managed by the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation.
Director of Planning & Parks: (636) 458-0440
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation: (636) 458-0440
6. Community Park - The Director of Planning & Parks has authority over Old Pond
School. The complex is actively managed by the Superintendent of Parks &
Recreation.
Director of Planning & Parks: (636) 458-0440
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation: (636) 458-0440
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D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
1. City Hall: Material/supply needs are determined by each Department
Material Maximum Quantity Kept On Hand For Use Within Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies 10 Gallons Six Months Storage Room
Light Bulbs 50 Six Months Storage Room
General Office Supplies varies Six Months Throughout
Traffic Cones / Signs 50 / 25 Six Months Outdoor Storage
2. Old Pond School: Material/supply needs are determined by Parks Department
Material Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies 5 Gallons Six Months Custodial Closet
3. Anniversary Park: No on-site materials/supplies
4. Glencoe City Park: No on-site materials/supplies
5. Bluff View Park: No on-site materials/supplies
6. Community Park: No on-site materials/supplies
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
1. Waste from all facilities is disposed at City Hall or collected by contractor
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location Method Of
Disposal Contractor Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
1 – 8 yd3
Dumpster Parking Lot Landfill Meridian Waste
Services Twice a Week
White Paper &
Cardboard
Recycling
Containers Parking Lot Recycle Recycling Co. Weekly
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Aluminum Cans &
Plastic Bottles
Various
Containers Loading Dock Recycle Recycling Co. Weekly
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets, auto
scrubber, water
based cleaners)
N/A N/A Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer. N/A Daily
Computer Monitors,
CPUs Box Storage Area Recycle
Reuse or
Hazardous
Material
Recycler
As Needed
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.
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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.)
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
Develop a policy to purchase
recycled products or products with
high post-consumer waste content
whenever practical. Many resources are available from the EPA WasteWise Helpline:
800 EPA-WISE. Website: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-
hw/reduce/wstewise/wrr/buyq&a.htm
(See Appendix 2-F1 for a sample waste reduction and recycling policy.)
Collect and recycle, to the maximum extent practicable, wastes generated by municipal
operations. (See the policy in Appendix 2 -F1.)
Develop policy to purchase environmentally preferred products whenever practical. Fo r
a “Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services,” s ee EPA
website: http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf/
(See Appendix 2-F2 for a sample green procurement policy or
http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/sd-env/sds2003/green-procurement-e.html).
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
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should be stored and handled with appropriate safeguards to prevent contamination of
storm water from drips and spillage from the transfer of materials (for example, cover
storage containers, use collection trays for drips, maintain spill kits and floor drain plugs
to contain spills, etc.). Liquid containers should be stored under 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 opera tions. 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.
Establish at all municipal facilities materials management and inventory controls to
include the proper identification of hazardous
and non-hazardous substances, and proper
labeling of all containers.
Regular inspections and inventory of material
storage and use areas should be performed
to ensure BMPs are being used.
COMMUNITY
Develop/enforce ordinances for waste
containers which regulate size, type, covers
and water-tightness for residential,
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commercial and industrial areas. (See Appendix 2-F3 for language from the St. Louis
County Waste Management Code.)
Develop/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 Model Ordinances.)
Develop/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 Model 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.
Provide recycling and yard waste services for residential waste.
Provide sufficient numbers of appropriately-sized waste receptacles at municipal
facilities and in public areas with regularly scheduled servicing, collection and disposal.
Educate citizens on trash and pet waste issues to promote compliance with ordinances
using available methods such as resident newsletters, brochures, internet sites, storm
drain marking projects, etc.
Promote and assist in neighborhood and stream clean-up activities.
Develop/enforce municipal ordinances against illegal discharges to storm water from
sources such as failing septic tanks, septic tanks discharging to storm water, etc.
Ordinances to address illegal connections of sanitary sewers should be at least as
stringent as the Missouri Department of Health regulations in 19 CSR 20-3 and County
requirements, such as St. Louis County Plumbing Code Se ction 1103.
Develop/enforce municipal ordinances requiring the proper maintenance of septic tanks
and other small onsite sewage disposal systems. For a model ordinance, see:
http://www.anjec.org/html/ord-modelseptic.htm
O&M PROGRAM
Establish standard operation and maintenance procedures, maintenance schedules
and long term inspection procedures in accordance with this program manual with
emphasis on safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable laws and good
environmental stewardship.
General housekeeping inspections of facilities and storage areas should be performed
once a month and records kept of the inspections.
Develop record keeping procedures that effectively track implementation of program
elements and that provide the information necessary to meet the reporting
requirements of the MS4 permit.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Applicable MDNR general storm water permits must be obtained if the City of Wildwood
engages in the following activities described by the following categories:
Airports (R80F) – Storm water runoff from airports that use de-icers or conduct uncovered
vehicle or aircraft maintenance, washing, or fueling.
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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.
Recycling facilities (R80H, See also Chapter 9) - Solid waste transfer stations, and solid waste
recovery facilities.
Yard Waste compost facilities (G97, See also Chapter 9) - Yard Waste Composting
operations between 2 to 5 acres.
Solid Waste Transfer – requires a site specific storm water permit.
Swimming pools (G76) – Discharges of filter backwash and pool drainage from swimming
pools and lined ponds.
Transportation Operations (local bus, etc.) – requires a site specific storm water permit.
Trucking (R80C) - Motor freight transportation (garbage, refuse, etc.).
Vehicle Maintenance (R80C, See also Chapter 3) - Motor freight transportation and
warehousing.
Warehousing and storage (R80C) - Motor freight transportation and warehousing.
If the above categories describe City of Wildwood operations, but the activities and materials
stored or handled are not exposed to storm water, a “No Exposure Certification” must be
submitted in lieu of obtaining a permit. Further descriptions and a copy of the general permits
are available at: www.dnr.mo.gov/wpscd/wpcp/permits/wpcpermits-general.htm
The discharge of process waste water to a storm water inlet from any (city) facility requires an
NPDES Operating Permit from MDNR‟s Water Pollution Control Program. All permit
conditions and limitations must be complied with.
H. Training:
All employees involved in maintenance operations, construction, purchasing, facility or site
design, or building or facility management will be trained on this chapter, including the
following Departments and work units:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PLANNING/PARKS DEPARTMENT
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:
The City of Wildwood has no Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations. The
City‟s vehicles are maintained by privately-owned licensed facilities.
B. Locations:
N/A
C. Responsible Parties:
N/A
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
N/A
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
N/A
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
N/A
G. NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit status:
N/A
H. Training: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
N/A
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Chapter 4 - Vehicle/Equipment Washing
A. Description of Activities:
The City of Wildwood has no Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations. The
City‟s vehicles are washed by privately-owned licensed facilities.
B. Locations
N/A
C. Responsible Parties:
N/A
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
N/A
E. Wash bay design and waste disposal:
N/A
F. Best Management Practices (BMPs):
N/A
G. NPDES Permit status:
N/A
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:
Repair, remodeling, construction and capital improvements are periodically performed on all
types of municipal facilities.
C. Responsible Parties:
City Administrator and Department Heads
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 material. Waste should be cleaned up on a
daily basis and properly disposed of as noted below in section “E”. Building materials are not
routinely stocked and only purchased on an as-needed basis.
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, recycle
whenever possible. Never bury waste material or leave material in the street, gutter, or near
a creek or streambed that would allow the material to enter the storm water system. Such
materials are disposed in the 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
Meridian Waste
Services
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Latex Paint Waste Closed Container Hazardous Waste
Collection St. Louis County
General Trash Dumpster or Container Sanitary Landfill Meridian Waste
Services
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.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP’S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
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 qua lity 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 contact ing
stored material.
Design landscaping that uses native vegetation to reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizer
and pesticide.
LAND DISTURBANCE
Comply with City Grading Code 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
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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” 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 street or near a gutter, storm
drain or stream.
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 demolition.
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
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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.
Many agencies flush bridge decks and parking structures 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 and parking structures 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:
All City-maintained streets and rights-of-way
C. Responsible Parties:
The responsible parties involved in the cleaning and maintenance of streets and parking lots
include:
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Director of Public Works – (636) 458-0440
Superintendent of Streets – (636) 458-0440
D. Materials/Supplies Acquisition, Storage and Usage:
The City of Wildwood stores very limited materials/supplies at its own facilities, as private
contractors are utilized for most maintenance activities.
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
Immediate Use
or Disposal
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.
infrequent
Concrete Rubble Immediate Use
or Disposal
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.
Infrequent
Trash, Grit and
Debris from Street
Sweeping and
Road Clean Up
Immediate
Disposal Landfill Sanitary Landfill weekly
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP’S ARE RECOMMENDED TO
BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
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/drips, 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.
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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 City Grading Code 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.
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 activit ies requiring a
permit include: bridge work, culverts under road crossings, dredging or placing rip rap
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.
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G. NPDES Permit status:
Not Applicable
H. Training:
Employees involved in Street and Highway 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 Wildwood has 5 developed areas and over 32 miles of biking, hiking and jogging
trails.
The City of Wildwood has responsibility for the development 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 opportun ities 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 to 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), routine cleaning of park restrooms, and parking lot maintenance.
B. Locations:
Old Pond School is located at 17123 Manchester Road.
Anniversary Park is located at 16511 Clayton Road.
Community Park – 2153 Highway 109
Bluff View Park – 1900 Old State Road
Glencoe City Park – 505 Washington Avenue
Green spaces are interlaced throughout the community and are maintained by the Parks
Department though private contracts.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Director of Planning & Parks has authority over all parks. Parks are actively managed by
the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand for landscaping and park
maintenance operations.
NONE
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E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Wastes generated by landscaping and park maintenance operations are disposed
immediately.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP’S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
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.
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 storm
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.
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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” signs 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.
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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.
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 conditi ons. 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.
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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 instru ctions.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable
H. Training:
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, gutte rs, ditches, swales, storm sewers
and storm inlet structures. Maintenance of the system is necessary to ensure it functions
hydraulically as intended. MSD has the major responsibility for the cleaning and maintenance
of improved channels and storm sewers in the Plan Area. Maintenance responsibilities are
defined in MSD‟s “Statement of Policy for Maintenance of Stormwater Sewer Systems and
Facilities”. 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 Wildwood maintains 52 bridges and over 200 small roadway culverts.
C. Responsible Parties:
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Maintenance Operations, Telephone: (314) 768 -6200
City of Wildwood
Director of Public Works, Telephone: (636) 458-0440
Superintendent of Streets, Telephone: (636) 458-0440
D. Equipment/Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
By private contractors
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 sanita ry landfill is considered wastewater
and must be disposed of in a sanitary sewer system.
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Waste Storage Requirements Method Of Disposal Contractor
Catch Basin Grit & Trash
Dewater and Place in
Dumpster with
Wastewater to Sanitary
Sewer
Sanitary Landfill under
Special Waste Permit MSD
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
MSD
Solid Waste from Storm Sewer
Flushing
Dewater and Place in
Dumpster with
Wastewater to Sanitary
Sewer
Sanitary Landfill MSD
Trash and Debris from Channel
Cleaning Dumpster Sanitary Landfill Trash Service
Wastewater N/A Sanitary Sewer MSD
Yard Waste and Trees from
Channel Cleaning N/A
Compost Brush;
Wood to Demolition
Landfill or Firewood to
Residences
Tree Service
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP’S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
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 inlets
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.
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
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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. Revegetate 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 Stormwat er 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
A. Description of Activities:
The City of Wildwood does not operate recycling and composting facilities.
B. Locations:
N/A
C. Responsible Parties
N/A
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
N/A
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
N/A
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
N/A
G. NPDES Permit status:
N/A
H. Training:
N/A
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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 feasib le. Flood management
projects in the Plan Area can include: regional storm water control (retention basins, detention
basins); flood control levees and associated pump stations; storm water drainage conveyance
capacity improvements; projects involving land buyouts; and designated uses of flood plain
land.
Storm water management projects in both development and re -development will be assessed
for water quality impact, according to MSD‟s “Rules and Regulations and Engineering Design
Requirements for Stormwater Drainage Facilities”, which address the Storm Water
Management Plan water quality requirements under MCM 5. Projects within designated levee
districts, such as Monarch-Chesterfield, Earth City and Riverport will be based on the Storm
Water Master Plan for these districts. 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:
The are currently no active flood management projects the City of Wildwood is responsible for.
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.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
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(THE FOLLOWING BMP’S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
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 overbank
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: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
Not applicable
H. Training: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
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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 draina ge facilities.
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APPENDICES
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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 st reets,
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 ass essed 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 Progr am 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.
4.1.1.4 Substances regulated by federal law under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) or the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
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Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) that are transported, stored, or used
for maintenance, cleaning or repair by the permittee shall be managed accord ing
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 properties.
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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
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Appendix 1- B1: Policies
Recycling Policy, adopted herein
Green Procurement Policy, adopted herein
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Appendix 2-F1: Recycling Policy
The City of Wildwood
Waste Reduction and Recycling Policy Statement
1. Policy
The City of Wilwood 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 quant ities of waste generated by our
society today. The City of [name] 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 materia ls 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 Wildwood Green Procurement Policy
1. Policy Objective
The objective of this policy is to provide direction for greening Wildwood‟s procurement.
2. Policy Statement
As set out in this Policy, priority in procurement will be given to green products and services,
including construction.
3. Definitions
Green procurement is the procurement of products and services that have a 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.
Sustainable (green) service - A service acquired from a supplier who has a green operational
policy and whose internal practices promote susta inability.
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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 construction, that
are of equal or better performance and quality, will be purchased. In determining cost
effectiveness, a department should give consideration to the costs and benefits that accrue, in
the shorter and longer term, to the City of Wildwood.
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 suffi cient 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 materia l
management life cycle helps protect the environment and reduce costs.
5.1.1 Planning
During the planning process, managers will assess the need for a given purchase and,
whenever possible,
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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. Thi s will extend the service life of
a product. When economically feasible, equipment should be repaired, refinished and reused.
B. Hazardous material must be shipped, stored and handled in accordance with applicable
federal and provincial law, and regulations.
5.1.4 Disposal
Consider alternatives to disposing of material, such as reusing, recycling or recovering it. Try
to minimize the amount of waste generated.
5.2 Combine environmental actions with fiscal responsibility
A. Government interest in economy of operations is fully compatible with environmental
interests. Many sound environmental practices have resulted in savings.
B. Most environmental actions can be phased in gradually without additional cost. When
these actions may entail additional costs for the government, managers should accommodate
them within existing budgets.
C. Government should lead by example. In light of the volume of government procurement,
the government can play a significant role in promoting the development and marketi ng 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 population s 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 th at 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 cha rged.
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 posse ssion 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 agent or
employee of a person in possession of the premises.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
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
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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, s hall 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 tha n 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 se ction does not
apply to demolition and construction waste.
(O. No. 13320, 6-5-87)
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)
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607.120 Placement of Waste Containers and Bulky Noncontainerized Waste.
1. Residential waste containers and bulky/noncontainerized waste shall be s tored 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 n ot 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 rece ive
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)
607.140 Waste To Be Collected.
If waste collection service is reasonably available for a premises where waste is gener ated, 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
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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, renewal license,
for the operation of a waste processing facility or transfer station issued by the Director;…
(O. No. 15601, 8-1-91)
607.320 Presumption Regarding Waste Not Deposited at Licensed Facility.
In a prosecution of a def endant 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.
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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 dum ping 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 ch apter 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: Litter Control Ordinance
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A person commits the ordinance violation of littering if he/she throws or places, or causes to be
thrown or placed, any glass, glass bottles, wire, nails, tacks, hedge, cans, garbage, trash, refuse,
or rubbish of any kind, nature or description on the right -of-way of any public road or City
highway or on or in any of the waters in this City or on the banks of any stream, or on any land or
water owned, operated or leased by the City, any board, department, agency or commission
thereof or on any land or water owned, operated or leased by the Federal and State Governments
or on any private real property owned by another without his/her consent. (Ord. No. 111 §1, 9-1-
95)
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Appendix 2-F5: Nuisance Ordinance for Debris and Yard Waste
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Pursuant to the Missouri Statutes authorizing Cities to legislate on matters pertaining to public
health, safety and welfare, this Chapter is enacted for the purpose of prohibiting, abating,
suppressing and preventing or licensing and regulating all acts, practices, conduct, business,
occupations, callings, trades, uses of property and all other things detrimental or liable to be
detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Wildwood, Missouri.
(Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
BUILDING: A structure that is affixed to the land, has one (1) or more floors, one (1) or more
exterior walls and a roof and is designed or intended for use as a shelter.
DIRECTOR: For purposes of this Chapter, the Director of Planning and Parks of the City of
Wildwood or his or her designee, including the Police Department or the Health Commissioner of
St. Louis County.
HOLES, DEPRESSIONS OR OPEN EXCAVATIONS: Any opening in the ground or surface of land
that is at any point more than three (3) feet below the natural or existing grade of the land
immediately adjoining or adjacent to it. Said holes, depressions or open excavations shall not be
construed to include landscape features no greater than one hundred (100) square feet in size and
stormwater retention facilities required by the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and/or the City
of Wildwood.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: The St. Louis County Police Department or other Law Enforcement Officials
of the City.
PUBLIC NUISANCE (GENERALLY): Any act done or suffered to be permitted by any person upon
his/her property, or any substance or thing kept or maintained, placed or thrown on or upon any
public or private place which is injurious to the public health, or any pursuit followed or act done
by any person to the injury or danger of the public is defined and declared to be a "public
nuisance".
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STRUCTURE: Any assembly of material forming a construction for occupancy or use, excepting,
however, utility poles and appurtenances thereto, underground distribution or collection pipes or
cables and underground or ground level appurtenances thereto.
WEEDS OR NOXIOUS GROWTH: Weeds or noxious growth shall include brush, rank vegetation
which is recognized as deleterious to health, safety or public welfare and considered as common
nuisances, including grass or weeds on certain sized lots that exceed the ten (10) inch height as
defined herein. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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It shall be the duty of the Director, in conjunction with the Police Department, if appropriate, to
enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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No person shall cause, harbor, commit or maintain or to suffer to be caused, harbored, committed
or maintained any nuisance, as defined by the Statute or common law of this State or as defined
by this Chapter or other ordinance of the City, within the City or within one-half (½) mile thereof
as prescribed by Section 71.780, RSMo. No person shall fail or refuse to abate or remove a
nuisance within the time required. Each day that a nuisance shall be maintained constitutes a
separate offense. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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The definition of "public nuisance"1 as set forth in Section 215.020 shall include, but not by way of
limitation, the following:
1. The accumulation upon any premises, lot or parcel of ground, or the discharge thereof
upon any public street or private property, of stagnant or foul waste, water or liquids of any kind
whatsoever;
2. The maintenance of any outside toilet, privy, water closet or privy vault which is kept in
such condition as to emit any offensive, noxious or disagreeable odors;
3. All carcasses of dead animals which the owner or keeper thereof shall permit to remain
unburied for a period exceeding twelve (12) hours after death ;
4. The keeping of animals of any kind, domestic or wild, upon any public or private place or
premises in such a manner or condition that constitutes a hurt, injury, annoyance or danger to the
public or the residents of the vicinity, including the non-removal of pet wastes from property as
required by the City of Wildwood's Health Code;
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5. Placing, causing, keeping, maintaining or permitting trash, garbage, rubbish, junk,
decaying vegetable or animal matter, ashes, debris, noxious or filt hy substances or any kind of
waste materials upon any public or private property or premises in such manner and to such
extent as to render the same unsightly, unclean or unsafe;
6. The burning, ignition, setting afire or maintenance of the burnin g of garbage, refuse,
waste, trash, straw, paper, weeds, leaves, grass clippings or other combustible materials or other
substances of any nature or description within the City1; provided that, to the extent permitted by
law, a special permit shall be obtained from the Fire Department or any other governmental
authority for the burning off of large tracts of land or any burning deemed necessary to the
abatement of materials constituting a nuisance as herein described;
7. Ash pits or rubbish containers which are not emptied and the contents removed from the
premises when level full;
8. Any unclean, stinking, foul, defective or filthy drain, ditch, tank or gutter or any leaking,
broken slop, trash or garbage box or ash pit or receptacle of l ike character;
9. All decayed or unwholesome food offered for sale to the public;
10. All diseased animals running at large;
11. Accumulations of manure, rubbish, garbage, refuse and human and industrial or noxious
or offensive waste, except the normal storage on a farm of manure for agricultural purposes;
12. Privy vaults, septic tanks or garbage cans or receptacles which are not fly-tight;
13. The pollution of any well, cistern, spring, underground water, strea m, pond, lake, canal
or body of water by sewage or industrial wastes or other substance harmful to human, animal or
aquatic life;
14. The discharge of stormwater, either by itself or in combination with other substances,
that causes any stream, creek, pond, lake, canal or body of water to contain:
a. Substances in sufficient amounts to cause the:
(1) Formation of putrescent, unsightly or harmful bottom deposits,
(2) Unsightly color or turbidity, offensive odor, or
(3) Prevent full maintenance of beneficial uses, or
b. Oil, scum and floating debris in sufficient amounts to be unsightly or prevent full
maintenance of beneficial uses.
15. Dense smoke, noxious fumes, gas, soot or cinders in unreasonable quantities, or the
presence of any gas, vapor, fume, smoke, dust or any other toxic substance on, in or emitted from
the equipment of any premises in quantities sufficient to be toxic, harmful or injurious to the
health of any employee, or to any premises occupant, or to any other persons;
16. Common drinking cups, roller towels, combs, brushes or eating utensils in public or
semi-public places not properly sanitized after use;
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17. Any vehicle used for septic tank cleaning which does not meet the requirements of any
provision of this Code or other ordinance regulating the same;
18. Any vehicle used for garbage and refuse disposal or transportation which does not meet
the requirements of this Code or other applicable law or regulation;
19. All infestations of flies, fleas, roaches, lice, ticks, rats, mice, fly maggots, mosquito
larvae and hookworm larvae;
20. Unlicensed dumps;
21. Weeds, excessive growth of vegetation as set forth in Article III of this Chapter;
22. Trees, shrubs, weeds, grass or other vegetation that overhangs or impinges upon any
street, sidewalk, trail or other City right-of-way so as to brush or interfere with passing vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians;
23. All holes, depressions or open excavations in the City of whatsoever kind and for
whatever purpose they shall be or shall have been made and that have not been secured with
proper safeguards or that contain stagnant water, that shall be at any point more than three (3)
feet below the natural grade of the land immediately adjoining or adjacent to them shall hereby be
deemed hazardous as endangering the public health and safety. Holes, depressions or
excavations maintained or allowed, as prohibited in this Chapter, are declared a nuisance as is the
collection of stagnant water in any such hole, depression or excavation;
24. All pools (erected) whether for swimming or any other purpose, that are not fenced in
compliance with the IBC (International Building Code), BOCA or other applicable code currently
adopted by the City, covered over securely or contain stagnant water;
25. Pursuant to Sections 67.400 through 67.450, RSMo., the buildings or structures that are
determined to be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City of
Wildwood including, but not limited to:
a. Those buildings or structures that have been damaged by fire, wind or any other
cause whatsoever, thus rendering them dangerous to life, safety or the general health and welfare
of any occupant or any other person;
b. Those buildings or structures that have parts thereof which are attached or have
deteriorated in such a way that they constitute a threat of falling upon public ways or upo n the
property of others or which may constitute a threat of injury to members of the public or the
occupants thereof;
c. Those buildings or structures that have become so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe or
unsanitary so that they are unfit for human habitation or are likely to cause sickness or disease to
the occupants thereof or to any other person;
d. Those buildings or structures that because of their condition become harboring places
for rats, stray animals, vermin or other disease-bearing creatures and which are unsafe,
unsanitary or dangerous to the health, safety or general welfare of any person;
e. Those occupied buildings or structures having light, air or sanitary facilities that are
inadequate to protect the health, safety or general welfare of any person who may live or work
therein;
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f. Those buildings or structures, whether occupied or unoccupied, having inadequate
facilities for egress in case of fire or other catastrophe, or those buildings with structures having
insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes to allow adequate egress therefrom;
g. Those buildings or structures which, because of their condition, are unsafe, unsanitary
or dangerous to the health, safety or welfare of any person;
h. Those buildings or structures whose interior walls or other vertical structural members
list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passed through the center of gravity of
such wall or vertical structural member falls outside of the middle third (1/3) of its base;
i. Those buildings or structures which, exclusive of the foundation, show thirty -three
percent (33%) or more damage or deterioration of the supporting member or members or fifty
percent (50%) of damage or deterioration of the non-supporting enclosing or outside walls or
covering;
j. Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the
floors or roofs are overloaded, or those having floors or roofs of insufficient strength to be
reasonably safe for the purpose for which they are being used or intended to be used;
k. Those which are uninhabited and are open at the door, window, wall or roof and may
be entered by unauthorized persons;
l. Those under construction upon which no substantial work shall have been performed
for ninety (90) days immediately prior to the time that a notice shall issue under Section 215.060;
m. Those in the process of demolition upon which no substantial work shall have been
performed for a period of fourteen (14) days immediately prior to the time a notice shall issue to
complete the demolition thereof under Section 215.060;
26. Accumulations, wheresoever they may occur, of debris including, but not limited to:
weed cuttings; cut and fallen trees, tree limbs or shrubs; lumber not piled or stacked twelve (12)
inches off the ground; rocks; bricks; tin; steel; parts of derelict vehicles; furniture; appliances;
manure; rubbish; garbage; refuse; any flammable or toxic material which may endanger public
safety; and human and industrial, noxious or offensive waste. This definition should not be
construed to prevent residentially-scaled composting facilities on private lots;
27. All dead or decaying trees and all trees infected by a disease;
28. Any tree, shrub or other vegetation growth or any structure of any kind upon any corner
lot in the City of Wildwood in which the lot lines of the property adjoining two (2) intersecting
streets in such a manner that the view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in either direction at the
intersection is obstructed or any tree, shrub or other vegetation growth or structure of any kind so
situated, located and maintained on any such lot so as to obstruct the view of a motor vehicle or
pedestrians on either intersecting street for a distance of thirty (30) feet in each direction from the
point of intersection of the curb lines of such intersecting streets;
29. Perforated, punctured, ruptured, broken, cracked or leaking sanitary sewer lateral lines;
30. Nuisance vehicles as set forth in Article V of this Chapter; and/or
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31. All other acts, practices, conduct, business, occupations, callings, trades, uses of
property and all other things detrimental or certain to be detrimental to the health of the
inhabitants of the City. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. Irrespective of any penalty provided in this Code and unless other, more specific procedures
are set forth in this Chapter, whenever any nuisance is reported to exist, the Director shall notify
the person causing or maintaining the same or the occupant of the property on which the same
nuisance exists to forthwith remove the same.
B. Notice shall be given either personally or by United States mail to the owner or owners, or
his/her or their agents, or by posting such notice on the premises; in which notice the Dir ector
shall state the condition that has been determined to be a nuisance and order the same to be
abated within five (5) days.
C. If the owner fails to begin removing the nuisance within five (5) days of receiving notice the
nuisance has been ordered removed, the Director shall cause the condition which constitutes the
nuisance to be removed.
D. If the Director causes such condition to be removed or abated, the cost of such removal shall
be certified to the City Clerk who shall cause the certified cost to be included in a special tax bill or
added to the annual real estate tax bill, at the collecting official's option, for the property and the
certified cost shall be collected by the City Collector or other official collecting taxes in the same
manner and procedure for collecting real estate taxes. If the certified cost is not paid, the tax bill
shall be considered delinquent, and the collection of the delinquent bill shall be governed by the
laws governing delinquent and back taxes. The tax bill from the date of its issuance shall be
deemed a personal debt against the owner and shall also be a lien on the property until paid.
(Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. Where the owner of said parcel of ground, after the five (5) days provided for above, has
failed to correct or abate the condition, a summons shall be issued to the owner for violation of
this Article.
B. No person may pay any penalty called for herein by other than appearance in the Wi ldwood
Municipal Division of the St. Louis County Circuit Court.
C. In addition to the remedial provisions set forth in this Section and in order to protect,
promote and preserve the public health and safety, it is hereby declared that any person faili ng to
comply with the provisions of this Section within the time period set forth in the service, posting
and/or mailing of such notice shall be deemed to be in violation of this Chapter and shall be
punished upon conviction as provided in Section 100.140 of this Code or herein if specifically set
forth. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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The Director of Planning or his/her authorized agent is hereby authorized and empowered to seek
entry and inspect all buildings, lands and places as to their conditions for health , sanitation and
safety and, when necessary, prevent the use thereof and require any alterations or changes
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necessary to make them healthful, sanitary or safe. No notice is required of the Department of
Planning to the owner(s) or authorized agent(s) of the properties in advance of it seeking entry to
any buildings, lands and places. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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No person shall excavate, disturb, mutilate or dig any place in the City without a permit issued by
the Director of Public Works; provided this Section shall not apply where a permit is required
under ordinances pertaining to excavations in streets or utility easements; and provided further,
this Section shall not apply to the installation of electric, gas, telephone, sanitary sewers, storm
sewers and water utility facilities. In addition to the permit requirement herein, certain
excavations may require a grading permit as set forth in the subdivision and development
regulations, Section 420.230. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Excavations made for the purpose of removing soil, earth, sand, gravel, rock or other materials
shall be performed in such a manner as to prevent injury to neighborhood properties or the street,
which adjoins the lot where such materials are excavated and safeguard the general public health
and welfare. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Every person who shall make or cause to be made any hole, depression or open excavation shall
fill such hole, depression or open excavation or provide, erect and maintain all fences, barricades,
signs, lights and warning signals which may be reasonably necessary to protect the public from
hazards arising from the operation. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. Growth On Lots Of One (1) Acre Or Less. No person having control of any lot of ground or
any part of any lot or parcel of ground within the City, such lot or parcel of ground consisting of
one (1) acre or less, shall allow or maintain on such lot or parcel of ground any growth of weeds or
grass to a height of over ten (10) inches, unless the lot is used for pasture, farming, crops,
timber, woods, prairie, wetlands, other open space or on slopes that exceed three to one (3:1).
However, in these instances where a nuisance is determined to exist by the Director of Planning or
his/her designee, the person having control of said property or lot may be required to undertake
the necessary maintenance to eliminate the growth.
B. Growth On Lots Over One (1) Acre And Lots In Commercial Districts. No person having
control of any lot of ground or any part of any lot or parcel of real estate within the City, such
parcel consisting of more than one (1) acre, except those contained within any commercial district,
shall allow or maintain on such lot or parcel of real estate any growth of weeds to a height of over
ten (10) inches within fifty (50) feet of the perimeter of the subject lot or parcel; except that,
upon request of the property owner or other aggrieved party and for good cause shown, the
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Director of Planning may modify the fifty (50) foot requirement. Additionally, lots used for
pasture, farming, crops, timber, woods, prairie, wetlands, other open space or on slopes that
exceed three to one (3:1) may not be required to comply with the provisions of this Subsection.
However, in these instances where a nuisance is determined to exist by the Director of Planning or
his/her designee, the person having control of said property or lot may be required to undertake
the necessary maintenance to eliminate the growth. Those lots or parcels of real estate within any
commercial district shall be governed by Subsection (A) above.
C. Penalties. Irrespective of any other penalty imposed by this Code and in addition to the
abatement authority granted to the Director of Planning in Section 215.080 and the abatement
procedure available to the Director in Section 215.060, the penalties for violations of this Section
shall be as follows:
1. First (1st) violation on parcel of ground or lot, minimum fine $ 75.00
2. Second (2nd) violation on same parcel of ground or lot within one (1) year
from date of first (1st) violation, minimum fine 150.00
3. Third (3rd) violation on same parcel of ground or lot within one (1) year
from date of first (1st) violation, minimum fine 300.00
(Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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All dead or decaying trees and all trees infected by a disease that are not promptly treated or that
are not remediable and are determined to be a hazard or potential harm to the public are hereby
declared to be a public nuisance and shall be promptly taken down and removed from the
premises by the owner or owners of any tract of land in the City of Wildwood on which the same is
situated. The stump shall also be removed to a minimum of eight (8) inches below ground level.
Trees in the street right-of-way or treeway which are adjacent to any improved property in the
City shall be the responsibility of the owner or owners of the adjoining lot for the purposes of this
Article. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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The Director shall:
1. Inspect or cause to be inspected any building or structure about which written complaints
are filed by any person alleging the building or structure contains any of the conditions described
in Section 215.050(25).
2. Inspect or cause to be inspected any building or structure reported by any department of
the City, any City Official or fire district officer who has reason to believe the building or structure
has any of the conditions set forth in Section 215.050(25).
3. Inspect or cause to be inspected any building or structure in the City at any time
whenever there is reason to believe that the building or structure has a condition described in
Section 215.050(25).
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4. Determine in any case where inspection shows that a building or structure has any of the
conditions referred to in Section 215.050(25) and, if it does so reasonably appear there is
immediate danger as aforesaid, the Director shall immediately post upon the building or structure
a notice reading as follows:
THIS BUILDING OR STRUCTURE HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE BY THE
CITY OF WILDWOOD. IT ALSO REASONABLY APPEARS THIS BUILDING OR STRUCTURE IS AN
IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF PERSONS THEREABOUT OR
THEREIN. THIS NOTICE IS TO REMAIN ON THIS BUILDING OR STRUCTURE UNTIL IT IS BROUGHT
INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI. IT IS
UNLAWFUL TO REMOVE OR DEFACE THIS NOTICE UNTIL SUCH COMPLIANCE HAS OCCURRED.
ANYONE REMOVING OR DEFACING THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO A FINE OF FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($500.00), NINETY (90) DAYS IN JAIL, OR BOTH.
(Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Whenever the Director shall deem it advisable, he/she may also request inspections be made by
the fire district, or any department of the City, or by any person who might have knowledge and
information useful in the determination of whether a building or structure is a public nuisance or, if
so, how it might be alleviated. In addition, the Director, if he/she deems it advisable, may request
such an inspection be made by an architect or engineer especially employed by the City for the
purpose of that inspection. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. Whenever the Director has determined that any building or structure is a public nuisance
under the provisions of this Article, he/she shall as soon as possible thereafter notify the owner,
occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent and all other persons having an interest in the building, as
shown by the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds, that such building or structure has been found
to be a public nuisance under the provisions of this Article. The notice shall set forth a description
of the condition found in the building or structure so as to constitute the building or structure as a
public nuisance under Section 215.050(25). The notice shall also provide for abatement of the
nuisance by ordering the building or structure to be vacated if such is the case, reconditioned or
removed, giving thirty (30) days for commencement of the work and requiring the work to
proceed continuously without unnecessary delay. The Director may extend the above time limit at
his/her discretion.
B. Whenever under this Article a notice is required to be served upon the persons interested in
any building or structure, the notice shall be served upon the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee,
agent and all other persons having an interest in the building as shown by the Recorder of Deeds
for the County. The notice shall be served, if the party or parties to be served reside in the City,
by handing the same to the person to be served by anyone competent to be a witness or by
leaving the notice at the usual place of abode of the one to be served with a member of the
household over the age of fifteen (15) years or by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the
person to be served shall not reside in the City or shall have absented himself/herself from the
City or concealed himself/herself so that personal service may not be made as herein provided for
and if his/her address shall be known, then service shall be made by certified mail, return receipt
requested; but if his/her address shall not be known, then service of notice shall be by
publication. The publication shall contain the full text of the notice and shall be published in a
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newspaper of general circulation qualified to publish legal notice, as defined by the Revised
Statutes of Missouri, and the time specified in the notice for a hearing to be held, or for the
commencement of work or for any other thing to be done shall be at least ten (10) days from the
date of publication of the notice. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Whenever a notice shall be given that any building or structure constitutes a public nuisance under
the provisions of this Article, the party responsible for giving the notice shall base his/her order as
to necessary actions to abate the nuisance by observation of the following standards:
1. If the condition or conditions which cause the building or structure to be a public nuisance
can be reasonably repaired or maintained so that the building or structure will no longer exist in
violation of the terms of this Article, the building or st ructure shall be ordered so repaired or
maintained.
2. If the conditions are such as to make the building or structure immediately dangerous to
the health, safety or welfare of its occupants, the building or structure shall be ordered vacated
pending abatement of the nuisance.
3. In all cases where the conditions causing the building or structure to be a public nuisance
cannot be reasonably repaired or maintained so that the building or structure will no longer exist
in violation of the terms of the Article, the building or structure shall be demolished.
4. In any case where the conditions constituting the public nuisance are such the costs to
repair or maintain the building or structure so that it will no longer constitute a publi c nuisance,
equal or exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of the building or structure, it shall be ordered
repaired or demolished, and in the event it is not repaired or demolished by the owner, then the
City shall abate the nuisance by demolition.
5. Any building or structure constituting a public nuisance because of the conditions
prescribed in Subdivision (l) of Section 215.050(25) shall be ordered to be completed in
accordance with lawful plans and specifications, and if it shall not be so completed or demolished
by the owner, then the City shall abate the nui sance by demolition.
6. Any building or structure found to be a public nuisance because of the conditions
described in Subdivision (m) of Section 215.050(25) shall be ordered demolished. (Ord. No.
1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. Whenever there shall be a failure to obey a notice to abate a dangerous building or structure
pursuant to this Article IV by not commencing work in the time specified in such notice, or there
shall be a failure to proceed continuously without unnecessary delay, the City Administrator, or a
designee so selected in his/her absence, shall call and have a full and adequate hearing upon the
matter giving all affected parties at least ten (10) days' written notice of the hearing. Any party
may be represented by counsel, and all parties shall have an opportunity to be heard and present
evidence as shall be relevant to a determination of:
1. Whether or not the building or structure involved is a public nuisance under the terms of
this Article;
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2. Whether the procedures required by this Article shall have been substantially followed;
and
3. Whether or not the abatement order of the Director was reasonable and within the
standards of this Article.
B. The testimony shall be under oath, which may be administered by the City Administrator, or
a designee so selected in his/her absence, or court reporter and a written record of the hearing
shall be by said reporter to be employed by the City, the cost of which shall be paid by the City
should the proceeding be eventually held against the City, and by the owner if it should not. In
the latter case, the cost of such reporting shall be a lien upon the lot, tract of land or parcel of
ground upon which the building or structure stands and shall be added to the costs of performance
for demolition or repair, in the event the City shall be required to do so and payable as provided
for such costs.
C. In lieu of a written record of the hearing, the City Administrator, or a designee so selected in
his/her absence, may order that all testimony be recorded on a cassette tape, digital or other
recorder and the recording be preserved and, if needed, subsequently transcribed, which record
then shall be admissible and used for all purposes the same as a transcript reported by a
reporter. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Within thirty (30) days from the date of the hearing required by Section 215.180, the City
Administrator shall, upon the basis of competent and substantial evidence offered at the hearing,
make a conclusion of law as to whether or not the building or structure in question is a public
nuisance under the terms of this Article and detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of
residents of the City; specifically, finding as a matter of fact the condition or conditions of such
building or structure which constitutes the nuisance. If it is found the building or structure is a
public nuisance, further findings shall be made as to whether or not the procedures required by
this Article have been substantially met and complied with and whether or not the abatement
order of the Director was reasonable in its terms and conditions and within the standards of this
Article. In the event it is found that the abatement order was not reasonable or within the
standards of this Article, it shall be the duty of the City Administrator to make his/her own finding
of fact as to what is reasonably required to abate the public nuisance within the standards of this
Article. If the City Administrator finds the public nuisance does not exist or that the procedures of
this Article have not been substantially met and complied with, the proceeding against the building
or structure shall be dismissed. Also included in the findings, if a nuisance is determined to exist,
the City Administrator shall set a maximum number of business days allowed for appeal of the
findings on the part of the owner or party subject to said action. The length of time for said appeal
shall be based upon the individual circumstances relating to the case as determined by the City
Administrator. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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If a proceeding is not dismissed following the findings required by Section 215.190, the City
Administrator shall issue an order directing the building or structure to be completed, repaired or
demolished, and vacated as the case may be within the standards of this Article. This order,
together with the findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall be immediately delivered or mailed
to each party to the hearing or to his/her attorney of record. In addition, copies of the order and
findings of fact shall be posted in a conspicuous place in City Hall. The order shall state a
reasonable time from the date of issuance within which to comply with the order and shall further
provide that if it is not complied with within such time, the City Administrator shall cause the work
to be done by the City or by contractors employed by the Ci ty for that purpose. (Ord. No.
1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. Whenever the City shall have caused the work to be done, the Director shall certify the cost
of the work to the City Clerk who shall cause a special tax bill therefor, and for the cost of the
reporter at the hearing which shall be likewise certified by the Director, to be issued against the
lot, tract of land or parcel of ground upon which the building or structure is located. The tax bill
from date of its issuance shall be deemed a personal debt against the property owner and shall
also be a lien on the property until paid and shall be registered in the office of the Collector of the
City.
B. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section, if there are proceeds of any insurance
policy based upon a covered claim payment made for damage or loss to a building or other
structure caused by or arising out of any fire, explosion or other casualty loss, the payment of
twenty-five percent (25%) of the insurance proceeds shall be paid to the City. This Subsection
shall apply only to a covered claim payment which is in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the face
value of the policy covering a building or other structure:
1. The insurer shall withhold from the covered claim payment twenty-five percent (25%) of
the covered claim payment and shall pay such monies to the City to deposit into an interest -
bearing account. Any named mortgagee on the insurance policy shall maintain priority over any
obligation under the ordinance.
2. The City shall release the proceeds and any interest which has accrued on such proceeds
received under Subdivision (1) of this Subsection to the insured or as the terms of the policy and
endorsements thereto provide within thirty (30) days after receipt of such insurance monies,
unless the City has instituted legal proceedings under the provisions of this Section. If the City
proceeded under the provisions of this Section, all monies in excess of that necessary to comply
with the provisions of this Section for the removal, securing, repair and cleanup of the building or
structure and the lot on which it is located, less salvage value, shall be paid to the insured.
3. This Subsection shall apply to fire, explosion or other casualty loss claims arising on all
buildings and structures.
4. This Subsection does not make the City a party to any insurance contract, and the insurer
is not liable to any party for any amount in excess of the proceeds otherwise payable under its
insurance policy.
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C. If there are no proceeds of any insurance policy as set forth herein, at the written request of
the taxpayer delivered to the City Clerk, a tax bill for repair or demolition of a building or structure
may be paid in ten (10) equal annual installments, which installments with interest thereon to
date on the unpaid balance shall be due annually on the anniversary of the date of issuance of the
bill. Interest shall be at the rate of nine percent (9%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the
special assessment computed from the date of issuance. If any annual payment of principal or
interest shall not be paid within thirty (30) days of its due date, the entire remaining balance of
the tax bill shall immediately become due and payable. The tax bill from the date of its issuance
shall be a lien on the property until paid.
D. If request for ten (10) annual payments is not made prior to the time the Director shall
certify the cost of the work to the City Cl erk, the tax bill shall be due and payable in sixty (60)
days from its date of issuance with interest thereon at nine percent (9%) per annum until paid.
E. Tax bills issued under this Section shall be prima facie evidence of the validity of the bill, t he
doing of the work and the liability of the property and property owner for the charges stated in the
bill and shall be collected if default should occur by suit brought in the court of competent
jurisdiction by the City Attorney on behalf of the City. Judgment in any such suit shall be special
and against the property only and shall be satisfied by sale of the property or so much thereof as
is necessary to satisfy the judgment and the costs of the sale. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Any owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or other person having an interest in the building
or structure may appeal from the order and determination of the City Administrator made under
the provisions of Section 215.190. The appeal shall be to the Circuit Court of the County as
provided in Chapter 536, RSMo. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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In all cases where it reasonably appears that an immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare
of any person exists, the Director may take emergency measures to vacate, repair or demolish a
building or structure which is a public nuisance under the provisions of this Article. (Ord. No.
1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. Permit Required. Demolition of any building or structure may not be undertaken without first
having obtained a demolition permit from the Director.
B. Fee Schedule. The fee for demolition work shall be as indicated in the schedule established
by the City. In addition, a cash deposit in an amount determined appropriate by the Director of
Public Works shall be paid to the City Collector in advance of the demolition of the building or
structure as bond to insure the timely and satisfactory completion of the work in accordan ce with
the regulations established in this Section as determined by the Director.
C. Time Limit. Demolition of any building or structure shall be completed within thirty (30)
days of the issuance of a demolition permit, unless otherwise extended by the Director.
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D. Director To Establish Rules. The Director is authorized to establish additional regulations to
insure the safe and workmanlike demolition of buildings and structures.
E. Deposit Forfeiture. If the permittee fails to complete the demolition within thirty (30) days of
permit issuance, unless otherwise extended by the Director, or fails to complete the demolition
satisfactorily in accordance with the regulations of the Director, the permittee's deposit shall be
forfeited and become the funds of the City of Wildwood and will be placed in its general fund.
(Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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No officer, agent or employee of the City shall be held personally liable for any damage that may
occur to any persons or property as a result of any act required of him/her or permitted to be
taken by him/her under the terms of this Article. Any suit brought against any such officer, agent
or employee of the City, as a result of any such acts required or permitted, shall be defended by
the City Attorney until the final determination of the proceedings and, if judgment shall be
obtained, it shall be paid by the City. It is hereby further declared that no officer, agent or
employee of the City owes any duty under the provisions of this Article to any citizen or other
individual, but the duties described herein and imposed upon the officers, agents or employees of
the City are duties to be performed for the government of the City. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Any person or entity violating any provision of this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
punished upon conviction thereof by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000.00), unless
the owner of the property is not also a resident of the property, then the fine may not exceed two
thousand dollars ($2000.00), up to ninety (90) days in jail, or both a fine and confinement. Each
day the violation continues after the time specified in the notice, each day's continuance thereof
shall be deemed to be a separate offense; either owner, occupant or both may be held liable for
each day's offense. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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As used in this Article, the following words shall have the meanings as set out herein:
CITY: The City of Wildwood, Missouri, or its duly authorized agents.
CUSTODIAN: The owner or occupant of any private real property on which a nuisance vehicle is
situated.
JUNK: Any metal, glass, paper, rags, wood, machinery, parts, cloth or other waste or discarded
material of any nature or substance whatsoever, or scrap or salvage materials.
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NUISANCE VEHICLE: Any vehicle which:
1. Is not registered or is improperly registered with the State of Missouri,
2. Has been inoperable on public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or
3. Is in such a state of repair as to be inoperable, except for those vehicles located on the
premises of:
a. A duly licensed automobile repair or sales business,
b. A duly licensed automobile junking yard,
c. A private property owner for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days for the
purpose of making repairs, or
d. Is completely enclosed within a locked building or locked fenced area and is not visible
from adjacent public or private property.
The term "nuisance vehicle" shall also be construed as referring to junk as defined herein.
PERSON: Any person, firm, partnership, co-partnership, corporation or other organization of any
kind.
PROPERTY: Any land owned by the City or located within the City limits, not including streets and
highways.
STREET OR HIGHWAY: The entire area between the boundary lines of every publicly maintained
right-of-way, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular
travel.
VEHICLE: Any self-propelled device designed to travel on, in or above the ground or water by use
of wheels, treads, runners, tracks, slides or propellers including, but not limited to, automobiles,
trucks, trailers, motorcycles, tractors, buggies, wagons, boats or any part thereof. (Ord. No.
1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Any nuisance vehicle, part thereof or junk which is located on any property, street or highway and
any vehicle, part thereof or junk that:
1. Presents a hazard to children or the public,
2. Is not completely enclosed within a locked building or locked fenced area and is visible
from adjacent public or private property,
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3. Harbors tall or rank grass, weeds or other vegetation,
4. Creates a fire or safety hazard, or
5. Affords a breeding place or nesting place for mosquitoes, flies, rodents, rats or other
vermin, is hereby declared to be a nuisance vehicle affecting the public health, safety and/or
welfare. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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No person shall cause, permit or maintain such a nuisance, nor shall any person fail or refuse to
abate or remove such a nuisance within the term required by the City as provided in this Article.
Each day of violation shall be deemed a separate offense. Nothing herein shall prohibit the City or
Police Department from towing, removing or otherwise responding to abandoned vehicles and
property, either simultaneously or alternatively, under the provisions of Section 210.290 of
Chapter 210 "Offenses". (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. Upon proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, the owner of the nuisance vehicle and
the owner or occupant of any private property whereon the nuisance vehicle is situated (i.e., the
custodian of the nuisance vehicle) shall be jointly and individually liable for its removal, disposition
and/or storage. In such event, the owner of the nuisance vehicle and the owner or occupant of
any private property whereon the nuisance vehicle is situated shall be jointly and individually liable
for expenses incurred.
B. The City shall cause written notice to be served upon the owner of the nuisance vehicle, if
ascertainable, and upon the custodian. The notice shall state:
1. The nuisance vehicle is deemed to be a nuisance pursuant to this Article,
2. The nuisance shall be abated within five (5) days from the date of such notice,
3. The owner or custodian has a right to a hearing with representation by counsel contesting
the existence of such nuisance, and
4. Upon failure to either abate the nuisance vehicle or request a hearing within five (5) days
from the date of the notice, the City shall undertake the removal and/or disposition of the
nuisance vehicle and all costs relating thereto shall be levied against the owner and/or custodian.
Notice shall be effected by:
1. Attaching a copy of same to the nuisance vehicle,
2. Posting a copy of same at the private property on which the nuisance vehicle is situated,
and
3. Mailing, by certified mail or certificate of mailing, a copy of the notice to the owner, if
ascertainable, and the custodian at the custodian's last known address according to the St. Louis
County Assessor's roles.
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C. If the owner or custodian fails to either abate the nuisance vehicle or request a hearing
within the five (5) day compliance period, the City shall have the authority to enter upon the
property where the nuisance is located and removed it from the premises. Timely request for a
hearing, however, shall stay the compliance period until such time as a final determination has
been made pending the review process provided in Section 215.310 hereof, plus any additional
time allotted by the City to abate the nuisance after such determination. It shall be unlawful for
any person to interfere with, hinder or refuse to allow the City to enter upon private property for
the purpose of removing the nuisance in as provided herein.
D. Within seventy-two (72) hours of the removal of a nuisance vehicle from private property,
the City shall give notice to the owner thereof, if ascertainable, the custodian, if any, and the
Missouri Director of Revenue, if applicable, the property in question was impounded and stored for
violation in this Article. The notice shall describe the property, give the location where the
property is stored and state the owner and custodian shall be charged with the costs of removal
and storage. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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A. The registered owner, or such owner's duly authorized agent, of any vehicle or nuisance
vehicle either towed or to be towed in accordance with this Article and the custodian, if applicable,
may file with the City Clerk a written request for a hearing. The request must be filed within the
period of compliance, or in the event of an emergency tow, the owner must file a request within
five (5) days after notification of the tow in accordance with the previous Section.
B. The hearing shall be held within forty-eight (48) hours of the hearing request before the City
Administrator. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply; however, the parties shall have the right
to counsel and to present evidence, confront and cross-examine witnesses, and receive a written
decision based upon the facts provided at the hearing.
C. A public hearing shall be held by the City to determine the following:
1. The question of the existence of circumstances warranting an emergency tow in
accordance with this Article (in order to determine liability for costs of removal, etc.); or
2. The question as to whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that an ordinance or
Statute is violated by the position of the vehicle in question.
D. If the City Administrator is satisfied there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation
exists, he/she shall order the vehicle's removal. The City Administrator may impose such
conditions and take such other actions, as deemed appropriate, under the circumstances to carry
out the purpose of this Article and may delay the time for the removal of the vehicle if, in his/her
opinion, the circumstances justify it. In the alternative, the City Administrator shall enter a n order
allowing such vehicle to remain if he/she finds no violation or nuisance. The costs of removal,
storage and advertising expenses, if any, shall be charged against the City or the owner and/or
custodian of the vehicle as deemed appropriate by the Ci ty Administrator. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-
12-05)
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A. The City may remove, cause to be removed and stored any vehicle or junk in accordance
with the provisions of this Article. With regard to any vehicle, the City shall contract with a service
station, towing operator, salvage dealer or motor vehicle repair shop as chosen by the City
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Council. Such vehicles shall be placed in a garage, towing service facility, auto repair shop or
other place designated or maintained by the chosen agent.
B. Neither the City, its designated law enforcement and towing agents, nor anyone having
custody of any vehicle under this Article shall be liable for any damage to any such vehicle
occasioned by a removal other than damages occasioned by negligence or by willful or wanton
acts or omissions, except as provided by Section 304.155 et seq., RSMo.
C. The owner of any vehicle removed, as provided herein, shall be responsible for payment of
all reasonable charges for towing and storage of such vehicle, except if the vehicle has been
reported as stolen or taken without the consent of the owner, the owner shall be responsible only
for the storage of such vehicle for any period after five (5) business days after re ceiving notice of
removal provided by the Missouri Director of Revenue pursuant to Section 304.155, RSMo.
D. Upon the towing of any vehicle under this Article, the City shall make an inquiry with the
National Crime Information Center and any statewide Missouri law enforcement computer system
to determine if the vehicle has been reported as stolen. The Department shall submit a report to
the Missouri Director of Revenue within five (5) working days of the towing of the vehicle. Such
report shall include the following:
1. The year, model, make and vehicle identification number of the vehicle;
2. A description of any damage to the vehicle noted by the Wildwood Police Department;
3. The license number;
4. The storage location of the towed vehicle;
5. The name and address of the tower;
6. The date of the authorization to tow the vehicle; and
7. The date of the inquiry of the National Crime Information Center and any statewide
Missouri law enforcement computer system to determine if the vehicle had been stolen.
E. The owner of any such vehicle or the holder of a valid security interest thereon, which is in
default, may reclaim it from the service station, towing operator, salvage dealer or moto r vehicle
repair shop upon proof of ownership or valid security interest, which is in default, and upon
payment of all reasonable charges for the towing and storage of the vehicle.
F. Any person who removes any such vehicle at the direction of the City, as provided herein,
shall have a lien for all reasonable charges for the towing and storage of the vehicle, until
possession of the vehicle is voluntarily relinquished to the owner of the vehicle, or to the holder of
a valid security interest thereon, which is in default. Such lien shall be enforced in the following
manner:
1. The lienholder in possession shall request the City to make inquiry with the National
Crime Information Center and any statewide Missouri law enforcement computer system t o
determine if the vehicle had been reported stolen and in whose name the vehicle is registered;
2. The lienholder in possession shall notify by registered mail, postage prepaid, the owner, if
known, and any lienholders of record, at their last known addresses, that application for a
certificate of title will be made unless the owner or lienholder of record makes satisfactory
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arrangements with the person holding the vehicle for payment of towing and storage within thirty
(30) days of the mailing of the notice. This notice shall be supplied by the use of a form designed
and provided by the Missouri Director of Revenue;
3. Thirty (30) days after the notification form has been mailed and the vehicle is
unredeemed and no satisfactory arrangement has been made with the lienholder in possession for
continued storage, the lienholder in possession may apply to the Missouri Director of Revenue for
a certificate of title, if the towed vehicle is titled in Missouri. The application shall be accompani ed
by:
a. The original or a conformed or photostatic copy of the City's written report authorizing
the tow;
b. An affidavit of the lienholder in possession that he/she has been in possession of the
towed vehicle for thirty (30) days and the owner has failed to make arrangements for payment of
towing and storage charges;
c. A copy of the receipt indicating that the owner or lienholder of record has received the
notice required by Subsection (F)(2) of this Section;
d. An inspection certificate shall be completed by the City on a form provided by the
Missouri Department of Revenue. If the Police Officer who authorized the tow is not available to
inspect the vehicle and complete the certificate, the department may designate another officer to
inspect the vehicle and complete the form. The inspection shall be made at least thirty (30) days
after the date of towing. The inspection certificate shall be dated to reflect the date of the
inspection; and
e. Any fee as may be provided by Missouri Statute.
G. If a certificate of ownership has not been previously issued in Missouri on the towed vehicle,
the lienholder in possession of the vehicle shall obtain ownership verification from the State i n
which the vehicle was last registered or titled, if known. If the lienholder is unable to determine
the last known State of issuance of certificate of ownership or registration, he/she shall request
ownership verification through any available nationwide network of vehicle records and shall notify
the last owner of record and lienholder. The lienholder, upon notification of the last owner and
any lienholder of record, shall comply with Subsection (F) of this Section before a certificate of
ownership is issued.
H. Towing operators, service stations, salvage dealers or motor vehicle repair shops who tow or
store vehicles according to this Section shall keep a record for three (3) years on each vehicle
towed and not reclaimed by the owner of the vehicle. Such record shall contain a copy of the
City's authorization to tow, copies of all correspondence with the Missouri Department of Revenue
concerning the vehicle and information concerning the final disposition of the possession of the
vehicle.
I. Personal property found within a vehicle, except items affixed to the vehicle, shall be
considered and treated as lost property.
J. Any other provision of this Section notwithstanding, when the City sells any vehicle or
nuisance vehicle in accordance with the terms of this Section, the City may transfer ownership by
means of a bill of sale signed by the City Clerk and sealed with the official City Seal. Such bill of
sale shall contain the make and model of the vehicle, the complete vehicle identification number
and the odometer reading of the vehicle and shall be lawful proof of ownership for any dealer
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registered under the provisions of Sections 301.218 or 301.251, RSMo., or for any other person.
Any dealer or other person purchasing such a vehicle from the City shall apply within thirty (30)
days of purchase for a certificate of ownership as provided in Section 301.190, RSMo., or for a
junking certificate as provided in Section 301.227, RSMo.
K. The owner of any vehicle seized under the provisions of this Section may redeem the vehicle
at any time during the normal business hours after the vehicle's removal, but prior to the sale or
destruction of the vehicle upon proof of ownership and payment to the City Clerk or the City
Clerk's designee of such sum, as may be determined and fixed by the City, for the actual and
reasonable expense of removal, storage and advertising expenses, if any. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-
12-05)
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In addition to the remedial provisions set forth in thi s Article and in order to protect, promote and
preserve the public health and safety, no person shall cause, permit or maintain the existence of a
nuisance vehicle or shall fail or refuse to abate or remove a nuisance vehicle within the time
required by this Section. Each day that a nuisance vehicle shall be maintained constitutes a
separate offense. Any person found guilty of violating this Section shall be punished as provided
in Section 100.140 of this Code. As a condition to any probation granted, the Municipal Judge
may order such person to reimburse the City for its costs incurred in removing and storing the
offensive property. (Ord. No. 1200 §1, 9-12-05)
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Appendix 2-F6: Animal Waste Ordinance
SECTION 205.010: ILLEGAL HUNTING OR TAKING OF GAME
No wildlife or game shall be pursued, taken, killed, possessed or disposed of except in the manner,
to the extent and at the time or times permitted by such rules and regulations of the State of
Missouri; and any pursuit, taking, killing, possession or disposition thereof, except as permitted by
such rules and regulations, are hereby prohibited. (Ord. No. 140 §1, 9-1-95)
SECTION 205.020: DOGS, CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS CREATING A NUISANCE
A. Every person responsible for a dog, cat, puppy, kitten or other animal shall keep it from
creating a nuisance.
B. Animal Nuisance Defined. A dog, cat, puppy, kitten or other animal creates a nuisance if it:
1. Soils, defiles or defecates on urban property other than property of a person responsible
for the animal unless such waste is immediately removed by a person responsible for the animal
and deposited in a waste container or buried on ground where the person responsible for the
animal has permission or the right to bury it.
2. Damages public property or property belonging to a person other than a person
responsible for the animal.
3. Causes unsanitary or dangerous conditions.
4. Causes a disturbance by excessive barking, howling, meowing or other noisemaking
audible within one hundred (100) yards or other reasonable distance.
5. Chases vehicles, including bicycles.
6. Molests, attacks, bites or interferes with persons or other animals on public property or
property not belonging to a person responsible for the animal.
7. Impedes refuse collection, mail delivery, meter reading or other public service activities
by annoying persons responsible for such activities.
8. Tips, rummages through or damages a refuse container.
C. Urban Property Defined. For the purpose of Subsection (B)(1) of this Section, "urban
property" is:
1. Property in areas developed for industrial uses;
2. Property in areas developed for commercial uses;
3. Property in areas developed for residential uses excep t those residential subdivisions with
developed lots larger than forty-three thousand five hundred and sixty (43,560) square feet, one
(1) acre; and
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4. Property in areas with mixed uses shall be treated as urban property. (Ord. No. 140 §2,
9-1-95)
Cross Reference--Barking dogs creating public nuisance, see §210.190.
SECTION 205.030: ANIMALS AT LARGE
Every person responsible for a dog, cat or other animal shall keep it from being at large as defined
in Section 205.040 of this Chapter. (Ord. No. 140 §3, 9-1-95)
SECTION 205.040: DEFINITION -- AT LARGE
A. A dog or puppy is at large when it is outside a cage or building from which it cannot es cape
unless:
1. It is attached to a leash held by a person that is capable of and is in fact controlling the
dog or puppy in question.
2. It is within a vehicle from which the animal cannot escape while the vehicle is being
driven, is parked or stopped.
3. It is not more than fifty (50) feet from a person to whose commands the dog or puppy is
obedient if such dog or puppy is not annoying any human or domestic animal, or trespassing on
private property, or in public areas where dogs or puppies are forbidden.
4. It is on the real property of a person responsible for it.
B. A dog or cat is at large if it is not kept securely confined while in heat or estrus. A dog or cat
in heat or estrus is confined within the meaning of this Subsection only if:
1. It is kept in the residence of a person responsible for it and it can neither escape nor be
reached by animals outside the residence; or
2. It is on a leash on the premises of a person responsible for it and is supervised by a
person responsible for it.
C. Any animal other than a dog or cat is at large if it is not in a cage which restrains it from
interfering with any person while it is in a place of public assembly or public commerce. (Ord. No.
140 §4, 9-1-95)
SECTION 205.050: EXCEPTIONS
Section 205.030 of this Chapter does not apply to animals:
1. While being used in hunting, field trails and dog shows while on public land set aside for
those purposes.
2. Used for tracking in conjunction with Police activities.
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3. Of the canine corps of any Police Force of the City of Wildwood, St. Louis County, the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, any Federal law enforcement agency or the Armed Forces of the
United States, while being used to conduct official business or being used for official purposes.
4. Which are trained to assist persons with impaired sight, hearing or other disability and
are not at large when accompanying the person they are trained to assist. Full and equal access
to all public facilities and transportation shall be allowed to such animals accompanying disabled
persons. (Ord. No. 140 §5, 9-1-95)
SECTION 205.060: ANIMAL NEGLECT
A person commits the ordinance violation of animal neglect when he/she has custody or ownership
or both of an animal and fails to provide adequate care or adequate control. (Ord. No. 140 §6, 9-
1-95)
SECTION 205.070: ANIMAL ABUSE
A person commits the ordinance violation of animal abuse when a person:
1. Intentionally or purposefully kills an animal in any manner not allowed by or expressly
exempted from the provisions of this Chapter;
2. Purposely, intentionally or recklessly causes injury, suffering, or pain to an animal;
3. Abandons an animal in any place without making provisions for its adequate care;
4. Overworks or overloads an animal, or drives or works an animal unfit to work; or
5. Having ownership or custody of an animal knowingly fails to provide adequate care or
adequate control. (Ord. No. 140 §7, 9-1-95)
SECTION 205.080: ANIMAL ABUSE -- DEFINITIONS
As used in Section 205.070, the following terms mean:
ADEQUATE CARE: Normal and prudent attention to the needs of an animal, including wholesome
food, clean water, shelter and health care as necessary to maintain good health in a specific
species of animal.
ADEQUATE CONTROL: To reasonably restrain or govern an animal so that the animal does not
injure itself, any person, any other animal, or property.
ANIMAL: Every living vertebrate except a human being.
HUMANE KILLING: The destruction of an animal accomplished by a method approved by the
American Veterinary Medical Association's Panel on Euthanasia (JVMA 173; 59-72, 1978); or more
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recent editions, but animals killed during the feeding of pet carnivores shall be considered
humanely killed.
OWNER: In addition to its ordinary meaning, any person who keeps or harbors an animal or
professes to be owning, keeping, or harboring an animal.
PERSON: Any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company, corporation, association, trust,
estate, or other legal entity. (Ord. No. 140 §8, 9-1-95)
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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 f ind 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 p rocedures 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Municipality means: Any public entity as described in the defin ition 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 M issouri, 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 Census, with populations below 100,000
(Small MS4s) and for land disturbance sites between 1 acre and 5 acres in size. Each of the
individual municipal entities within the St. Louis County Plan Area has a population below
100,000 and is, therefore, a Small MS4 subject to Phase II requirements.
Phase II Permit means: Storm water permit # MO-R040005 with effective date of March 10,
2003, issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to the 61 St. L ouis 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 Plan Area is identified in the Phase
II permit as the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4.
Plan Area Training Committee means: The Municipal Work Group defined above.
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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 combined
sewer system.
Storm Water means: rainfall runoff, snow melt runoff and surface runoff and drainage.
Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) or Plan means: The Plan developed for the St.
Louis County Plan Area by the St. Louis Municipalities Phase II Storm Water Planning
Committee and approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources through the
issuance of NPDES permit MO-R040005.
Sustainable (green) Service - 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.
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 contamina ted 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 web site:
http://www.stormwatercenter.net
Storm Water Permits -- Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/wpscd/wpcp/permits/wpcpermits-stormwater.htm
Waste Disposal Guidance – MDNR Pollution Prevention Guidance publications:
http://www.dnr.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