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City of Lino Lakes SWMP | February 8, 2013 Draft | 64 4.9. Regulations, Permitting and Reporting Issues T he City is regulated under a number of local, state, and/or federal programs that require the implementation of ordinances, permitting, and/or reporting. In addition, the City implements ordinances and permitting to attain the goal s outlined in this Plan. Goals & Policies Goal 4.9.1: Implement the Resource Management System Plan through Resource Management Unit Plan s . Policy 4.9.1A: Develop and implement Resource Management Unit plans for each RMP. Goal 4.9.2: Address regulatory requirements of local , state and federal programs through updated ordinances, permitting, and ongoing reporting. Policy 4.9.2A: Evaluate City’s existing ordinances and programs to facilitate implementation of the Resource Management System Plan. Policy 4.9.2B: Coordinate with the Rice Creek Watershed District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage local wetland resources. Policy 4.9.2C: Work with the Rice Creek Watershed District to implement the Resource Management Plan. Policy 4.9.2D: Implement programs, implem ent structural solutions, and complete reporting as needed to meet MPCA’s requirements for MS4s. Policy 4.9.2E: Support the implementation of the SAMP by the U.S. A rmy Corps of Engineers. 4.10. Monitoring, Maintenance & Inspection Issues In order to protect i ts capital investments and provide an effective water management system, the City of Lino Lakes needs to conduct monitoring, maintenance and inspection of City infrastructure in a timely and cost -effective manner. Infrastructure needs to be monitored and maintained regularly to prevent unnecessary reconstruction projects. This can only be accomplished if an effective inspection and regular maintenance program is in place. A monitoring program verifies the effectiveness of the storm water infrastructure. Goals & Policies Goal 4.10.1: Maintain the function and effectiveness of stormwater management structures through inspection, monitoring and maintenance. Policy 4.10.1A: Implement the City’s plan for the regular inspection and maintenance of public water resource infrastructure consistent with the requirements of the NPDES MS4 permit. Policy 4.10.1B: Require Operation and Maintenance agreements for the inspection and maintenance of privately constructed water resource infrastructure.