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I I II ,I I I I I I I il I I I ! II I I I I 9. Prepare final engineering designs and specification. 10. Carry out the plan as funds become available, allowing for future develop- ments which may offer or require modified approaches. 11. Implement a funded and continuing maintenance program. 12. Update the masterplan at regular time intervals. Application of these implementation guidelines will help assure that the solu- tions of one community do not produce additional problems for others. A drainage district, sanitary district or environmental control agency would be suitable for implementation of regional plans. State-enabling legislation may be required to set up a regional authority. A stormwater management masterplan should reflect alternatives, probable future growth in the communities and outlying areas of the entire watershed, and possible future uses for and/or treatment of stormwater. Compatibility of elements of the selected stormwater management plan with goals and objectives of all local and areawide water resource management agencies should be investigated, and differences reconciled. It is important to develop a masterplan that will be supported by in- fluential individuals and local organizations. For this reason, masterplan develop- ment should be directed by special citizen committees appointed by local officials. Legislation enacted to provide a legal basis for implementation of stormwater directives and programs should include provisions for: stormwater pollution control, temporary storage of excess runoff, disconnection of roof drains from sanitary sewers (and, perhaps, combined sewers), floodplain zoning and regulation, flood- proofing of buildings, and development of compatible and coordinated stormwater drainage systems. Often neglected is the dissemination of public information on a regular basis. It is important to keep citizens informed of: progress being made, ways in which the stormwater management program is benefiting people in and downstream of the area, future plans, and how people can help. Information Needs in Stormwater Management A listing is given here of some public agency needs for information that either has not been fully developed, is not readily available in printed form, or that has not been disseminated widely to public agencies. Information is needed on: Policy and Criteria 1. Runoff control policies for evaluation and possible adoption by local governments and other public agencies. 2. Guidelines useful in developing criteria for planning, design, implemen- tation, operation and maintenance of runoff control systems. Laws and Legislation 1. Type of legislation needed to improve runoff control, facilitate improve- ment in surface drainage, and minimize damages. 19