Regional Water Study PlanRESOLUTION
2007-03-20
A Resolution Regarding Regional Water Supply Planning and
Application for a FY08 Water Supply Planning Grant
Whereas the Virginia General Assembly has mandated the development of local and
regional water supply plans throughout the Commonwealth and the State Water Control
Board has developed regulations to implement this planning process; and
Whereas, based upon these regulations, the County of Pitfsylvania is required to complete
a water supply .plan that fulfills the regulations by deadlines based on population,
specifically:
November 2, 2008 for local governments with populations in excess of 35,000
November 2, 2009 for local governments with populations between 15,001 and
35,000
November 2, 2010-for local governments with populations 15,000 or less
Whereas, local governments may elect to join one or more other local governments to
develop a regional water supply plan for which a deadline of November 2, 2011 has been
established:
Whereas, the- following elements must be included in all local or regional water supply
programs:
• A description of existing water sources in accordance with 9 VAC 25-780-70;
A description of existing water use in accordance with the requirements of 9
VAC 25-780-80;
• A description of existing water resource conditions in accordance with the
requirements of 9 VAC 25-780-90;
• An assessment of projected water demand in accordance with the
requirements of 9 VAC25-780-'100;
• A description of water management' actions in accordance with the
requirements of 9 VAC 25-780-110 and 9 VAC 780-120;
A statement of need in accordance with the requirements of 9 VAC 25-780-
130;
• An alternatives analysis that identifies potential alternatives to address
projected deficits in water supplies in accordance with the requirements of 9
VAC 25-780-130;
A map or maps identifying important elements of the program that may
include existing environmental resources, existing water sources, significant
existing water uses, and proposed new sources;
• A copy of the adopted program documents including any local plans or
ordinances or amendments that incorporate the local program elements
required by this chapter;
• A resolution approving the plan from each local government that is party to
the plan; and
• A record of the local public hearing, a copy of all written comments and the
submitter's response to all written comments received, and
Whereas, it is reasonable and prudent to for the following local governments to
coordinate and collaborate in the development of a regional water supply plan: Henry
County, Patrick County, Pittsylvana County, City of .Danville, City of Martinsville,
Town of Ridgeway; Town of Stuart, :Town of Chatham, Town of Gretna, and Town of
Hurt; and
Whereas the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality "'has announced the
availability of grant funds to assist localities offset some of the costs related to the
development of these plans and arc; encouraging localities to submit applications for grant
funds usingregional water supply plans..and
Whereas, regional water supply planning is a sensible approach to developing a water
supply plan- since watershed boundaries do-not follow political boundaries and since there
will likely be cost savings to all jurisdictions participating; and
Whereas, for purposes of this DEQ water supply grant fund program, the County of
Pitts ly vania: will participate within a water supply region consisting of the localities of
Henry County, Patrick County, Pittsylvania .County, City of Danville, City of
Martinsville, Town of Ridgeway; Town of Stuart, Town of Chatham, Town of Gretna,
and Town of Hurt; and
Whereas, the West Piedmont Planning District Commission has previously managed the
development of successful regional water supply plans and other regional plans and is a
logical entity to organize and manage a regional water supply planning process; and
Whereas, the West Piedmont Planning District Commission has previously written,
received, and managed DEQ water supply grants and is the logical entity to apply for, on
behalf of the communities participating in the regional water supply plan; and
Whereas, the West Piedmont Planning District Commission desires to manage and
develop a regional water supply plan for the region, and participating localities in the
region agree with this approach, and
Whereas, the region, through the West Piedmont Planning District Commission wishes to
apply for and secure DEQ grant funds to help offset the cost of the plan development.
City of Martinsville, Town of Ridgeway; Town of Stuart, Town of Chatham, Town of
Gretna, and Town of Hurt in the development of a regional water supply plan and
authorizes the West Piedmont Planning District Commission to manage and develop said
regional water supply plan that will comply with mandated regulations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the West Piedmont Planning District Commission is
authorized to develop an application for water supply planning grant funds to offset to the
extent feasible the cost of developing said regional water supply plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Robert W. Dowd, Executive Director, West
Piedmont Planning District Commission, is authorized to sign the DEQ grant contract
and other appropriate documents related to the source water planning grant and the
regional source water supply plan, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED.. that,the County of Pitts~yania intends to provide up to
$40,573 in matching. funds .(cash) for the project 'for work performed within the
organization to meet the requirements of the regional water supply planning effort, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Pittsylvania `will participate
financially for the costs of the regional water supply plan in` an amount not to exceed
$40,573 for Fiscal Year 2008-the County's per capita share of the total project cost that
is not covered by the DEQ: grant;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the State Water Control Board and the Department of
Environmental Quality should consider this resolution from each of the participating
localities their Letters of Intent to participate in a regional water supply plan with a
completion due date of November 2, 2011, in accordance with 9 VAC 25-780-SO.B.4.
Upon the Motion of Henry A. Davis, Jr. and second by William H. Pritchett, this
RESOLUTION is hereby approved on this the 5th day of March, 2007.
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William D. Sleeper, leek
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors