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CITY OF GEM LAKE NPDES - MS4 SWPPP BMP DESCRIPTION SHEET A. Unique Identification Number: 3-04-R B. Name or Type of BMP: Illicit Discharge & Detection Program C. BMP Description: Explore opportunities to expand existing inspection programs to address illicit connections and illegal dumping detection and elimination. Coordinate these activities with a complaint response program (BMP 4-06-R) and other related activities. Research the benefit and feasibility of a program for completing annual reviews of businesses within the City. D. Minimum Control Measure Addressed: Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination E. Describe the measurable that will be used to determine success or benefits of this BMP: 1. Work with other MS4's (Ramsey County and Mn/DOT) to identify illicit discharges through inspections of businesses within the City. 2. Upon discovery of illicit discharges, work with other MS4's to eliminate same from their systems. 3. Annually track the number of inspections of businesses and other areas for identifying illicit connections. F. Describe the timeline or implementation schedule for this BMP: 1. Year 1: Start program development in conjunction with other MS4 inspection programs. 2. Year 2 through Year 5: Ongoing program activities. G. Person or department in charge of implementing this BMP: 1. Frederic C. Magnuson, City Clerk Telephone: 651-426-6443 H. Summary of measurable goal attainment: 1. 2003 a. A preliminary inspection of businesses was completed to develop a reporting data base including types of businesses and potential illicit discharges. 2. 2004 a. An annual inspection of businesses was completed in the fall, 2004. b. Weekly inspection of all construction sites within the City began in June, 2004. C. An electronic file has been established to record all complaints or illicit discharges identified through inspections. 12