FY 2425 2526 Recommended Operating Budget

Stormwater Pollution Prevention (continued)

FY 2024 - 25 and 2025 - 26 Activity Goals • Work with Santa Clara County and City of Gilroy on implementing regulatory requirements as required by the State and Regional Board. • Establish a plan for compliance with the new Phase II Permit when it is issued by the State Water Board, anticipated in 2024 or 2025. • Support with implementation of strategy to comply with the Trash Amendments before the 2030 compliance deadline, while meeting all milestones along the way. • Continue to implement strategies to reasonably address fecal indicator bacteria pollutants resulting from homeless encampments as directed by the Regional Water Board. Financial Comments The new Stormwater Permit will include new provisions and programs that extend beyond the scope of the current Stormwater Pollution Prevention program. Additional resources will likely be needed for implementation of new provisions and programs, however, to what degree is currently unknown.

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