TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2024
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authorization for public notification of intent to amend the Watershed Management Ordinance (As Revised)
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested for public notification of intent to amend the Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO). The WMO regulates sewer construction within the District’s service areas and developments within suburban Cook County. It provides uniform stormwater management regulations to prevent future development projects from exacerbating flooding and protects environmentally sensitive areas. This amendment will impose new regulatory requirements and provide additional clarification. A summary of the Engineering Department’s proposed amendments is attached.
With your approval, there will be a public comment period where stakeholders and the general public can mail or email comments on proposed changes to the WMO. The proposed changes will be presented during two virtual meetings tentatively planned on July 12, 2024 and July 19, 2024. Email notification of the proposed changes and of the virtual meetings will be provided to the Councils of Government and Watershed Planning Councils. The public comment period is anticipated to start on July 8, 2024 and conclude on August 8, 2024.
Following the public comment period and after reviewing comments received, the Engineering Department will prepare an amendment to the WMO for Board approval.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, KMF:MD
Recommended, Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for June 20, 2024
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