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6. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM 6.1. Implementation Program Components Table 6.1 contains a comprehensive list of the MS4 activities and projects, programs, and studies that make up the City of Hugo implementation program for the next ten years (2018 through 2027). The City developed this program by evaluating the requirements in the MS4 permit (see MS4 SWPPP Application for Reauthorization in Appendix B), reviewing existing information (Section 2), identifying potential and existing problems (Section 4), developing goals and policies (Section 5), and then assessing the need for programs, studies, or projects. The City estimated total costs, identified possible funding sources, and developed an approximate schedule to complete the implementation activities. It is anticipated these tables will be updated/revised on a yearly basis. 6.2. Implementation Priorities The implementation components listed in Table 6.1 were prioritized to make the best use of available local funding, meet MS4 Permit requirements, address existing water management problems, and prevent future water management problems from occurring. Table 6.1 identifies which activities are MS4 Permit Requirements or Capital Projects/Programs/Studies. The City's implementation plan reflects its responsibility to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizens by addressing problems and issues that are specific to the City of Hugo. As part of the implementation priorities of this WRMP, the City of Hugo will work with RCWD to revise the current City ordinances to adopt RCWD rules by reference, to execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governing the transfer of RCWD rules C, D, E, and F and WCA LGU authority, and to provide inspection and administrative procedures. These activities will be completed with 180 days of District Board approval of this WRMP. These implementation items can be found in Table 6.1 #58, #59 and #60. The City understands that if these three items are not provided within 180 days of this WRMP approval, RCWD will assume its permitting role for RCWD Rules C, D, E, and F. 6.3. Financial Considerations The City will use funds generated from its Stormwater Trunk Fee as the primary funding mechanism for its implementation program including maintenance, repairs, capital projects, and studies. If funds from this trunk fee do not cover necessary costs, the City will consider other financial methods to generate funds to cover the costs associated with the implementation program. The City also levies each year for stormwater. The City will continue to review the Stormwater Trunk Fee annually and adjust based on the stormwater related needs of the City and other available funding mechanisms. Although not proposed at this time, the City may consider using plan implementation taxes (MN Statutes 103B.241) in the future if the existing funds are not sufficient to fund proposed projects. The City will also take advantage of grant or loan programs to offset project costs where appropriate and cost-effective. 6.4. Plan Revision and Amendments The City may need to revise this Plan to keep it current. Any amendments that are made to the plan must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council, Washington County, RCWD, BCWD, and CMSCWD for review and approval before adoption by the City. The City may amend this plan at any time in response to a petition by a resident or business. Written petitions for plan SECTION 6 ' . •