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Approval of Stormwater Regulatory Fee Agreement Amendment

Original title: Approval of the Final Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County and NPDES MS4 Co-Permittees for Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Annual Regulatory Program and Surveillance Fee

Record date · April 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Town Commission is considering an amendment to an agreement between Pinellas County and various local partners regarding the management and payment of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulatory and surveillance fees for stormwater systems.

Why it matters

This agreement formalizes how Pinellas County and its share the costs and administrative responsibilities for mandatory state-level stormwater discharge permits.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Pinellas County

The county is a primary party to the interlocal agreement and responsible for coordinating the regulatory fee payments.

Directly affected

NPDES MS4 Co-Permittees

These local entities are bound by the terms of the agreement regarding their shared regulatory obligations and fee contributions.

Key Facts

The document is an action item for the Town Commission to approve a final amendment to an existing interlocal agreement.
The agreement involves Pinellas County and NPDES MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) co-permittees.
The agreement concerns the payment and administration of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Annual Regulatory Program and Surveillance Fee.
The item is listed under the Consent Agenda, typically reserved for routine or non-controversial items.

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The file number for this legislative action is 26-0027.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an NPDES MS4 permit?

It is a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, required by the Clean Water Act to manage stormwater runoff.

Why is this agreement being amended?

The document specifies it is a final amendment regarding the annual regulatory and surveillance fees paid to the state.

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Regulatory Fee Standardization

The amendment suggests an ongoing effort to standardize how local municipalities share the financial burden of state-mandated environmental surveillance fees.

Pinellas County Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Connected Entities

Pinellas County, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, NPDES MS4 Co-Permittees

OrganizationPinellas County“Lead agency for the interlocal agreement.”Map →

OrganizationFlorida Department of Environmental Protection“State regulatory body overseeing the program.”Map →

OrganizationNPDES MS4 Co-Permittees“Local entities sharing stormwater permit responsibilities.”Map →

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