(A) The Stormwater Management Office shall ensure that preventative maintenance is performed by inspecting all ESD treatment systems and structural stormwater management measures. Inspection shall occur during the first year of operation and at least once every 3 years thereafter. In addition, a maintenance agreement between the owner and Garrett County Commissioners shall be executed for privately-owned ESD treatment practices and structural stormwater management measures as described in § 155.086.
(B) Inspection reports shall be maintained by the Stormwater Management Office for all ESD treatment systems and structural stormwater management measures.
(C) Inspection reports for ESD treatment systems and structural stormwater management measures shall include the following:
(1) The date of inspection;
(2) Name of inspector;
(3) An assessment of the quality of the stormwater management system related to ESD treatment practice efficiency and the control of runoff to the MEP;
(4) The condition of:
(a) Vegetation or filter media;
(b) Fences or other safety devices;
(c) Spillways, valves, or other control structures;
(d) Embankments, slopes, and safety benches;
(e) Reservoir or treatment areas;
(f) Inlet and outlet channels or structures;
(g) Underground drainage;
(h) Sediment and debris accumulation in storage and forebay areas;
(i) Any nonstructural practices to the extent practicable; and
(j) Any other item that could affect the proper function of the stormwater management system.
(5) Description of needed maintenance.
(D) After notification is provided to the owner of any deficiencies discovered from an inspection, the owner shall have 30 days or a mutually agreed time frame between the Stormwater Management Office and the owner. The Stormwater Management Office shall then conduct a subsequent inspection to ensure completion of the repairs.
(E) If repairs are not undertaken or are not found to be done properly, then enforcement procedures following § 155.086(C) shall be followed by Stormwater Management Office.
(F) If, after an inspection by the Stormwater Management Office, the condition of a stormwater management facility presents an imminent danger to the public health or safety, because of an unsafe condition or improper maintenance, the Stormwater Management Office shall take such action as may be necessary to protect the public and make the facility safe. Any cost incurred by the county/municipality shall be assessed against the owner(s), as provided in § 155.086(C).
(Res. 2010-8, passed 6-15-2010)