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PERSONS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING SHOULD
CONTACT THE VILLAGE CLERK AT LEAST ONE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
PUBLIC WORKS/BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Dept. of Public Works Conference Room, 6:00 P.M
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Brown Deer Public Works & Beautification
Committee will be held at the Department of Public Works, 8950 N. Arbon Drive, Brown Deer,
WI 53223, in the conference room at the above noted time and date.
The meeting will also be accessible virtually via Microsoft TEAMS:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22912420988373?p=ednLuEQYxWlGMvgr10
Meeting ID: 229 124 209 883 73 Passcode: 7G4ub3UP
The following items of business will be discussed and possibly acted upon:
I. Roll Call
II. Persons Desiring to be Heard – Please submit your full name, address, and your comment
by 4:30pm April 15th, 2026, to mmaederer@browndeerwi.gov
III. Consideration of Minutes: March 4th, 2026 – Regular Meeting.
IV. Report of Staff/Committee Members
A) Committee Re-Appointment Forms (Lawrence & Wazniak)
https://www.browndeerwi.org/FormCenter/CommitteeBoardCommissions-
14/CommitteeBoardCommission-Questionnaire-66
V. Unfinished Business
A) Consider Approval of the Natural Lawn Ordinance & Application (New Section
38-14).
VI. New Business
A) Consider Approval of the Landscaping Plan for 7-Brew Coffee (F-Street
Development).
B) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26- Proclaiming Monday, May 11th, 2026, as
Arbor Day.
C) Consider Approval of the Professional Services Agreement w/ Sigma Group for
Construction Inspection Services – Village Hall MMSD Green Infrastructure (GI)
Parking Lot Project.
D) Consider Approval of the Water Main Relay & Roadway Re-Paving Contract
Award to Mid-City Plumbing.
E) Review & Comment on the WPDES NR216 and MMSD Ch. 13 Annual Report
for the Activities of Calendar Year 2025.
F) Schedule for the Next Meeting (in-person) May 6
th
, 2026, at 6pm.
VII. Adjournment
s/ Caren Brustmann, Village Clerk
April 10th, 2026
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REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION
COMMITTEE: Public Works/Beautification Committee & Village Board
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Natural Lawn Ordinance & Application
PREPARED BY: Matthew S. Maederer, PE, Director of Public Works/Village Engineer
REPORT DATE: April 14, 2026
MANAGER'S REVIEW/COMMENTS:
No additional comments to this report.
See additional comments attached.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Natural Lawn Ordinance & Application (New
Section 38-14).
EXPLANATION:
UPDATE: based on feedback received staff are offering a revised ordinance which
does not include an application process.
To better track and enforce the Village’s lawn ordinance with respect to natural lawns the
code enforcement specialist, Police Department and DPW staff drafted a new section in
our code of ordinances to regulate natural lawns in the Village.
If a residential property owner desired to install a natural lawn, then an application would
be submitted to this committee for approval similar to how commercial landscape plans
are approved by the committee.
Attachments:
• Natural Lawn Ordinance – original version
• Natural Lawn Ordinance – revised version
• Natural Lawn Application
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STATE OF WISCONSIN: MILWAUKEE COUNTY: VILLAGE OF BROWN DEER:
ORDINANCE NO: _____
An Ordinance Creating Standards for Lawn and Yard Maintenance
WHERAS, The keeping of orderly yards and lawns promotes the general health and welfare of the
Village; and
WHEREAS, there has been a trend in recent years towards a “natural lawn” model that involves
native plants and grasses, in an effort to benefit the overall environment; and
WHEREAS, the Village does not currently have Municipal Code provisions that adequately
addresses the “natural lawn” approach; and
WHEREAS, creation of a new Land and Yard Maintenance Code Section will promote the health
and welfare of the Village;
NOW THEREFORE, the Village Board of the Village of Brown Deer, Milwaukee County does
hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION I
Section 28-13, “LAWN AND YARD MAINTENANCE,” of Chapter 38, “NUISIANCES,” of the
Village Code of the Village of Brown Deer, is created as follows:
Sec. 38-14. LAWN AND YARD MAINTENANCE.
(a) Definitions.
For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
1. Turf Grass. Grass commonly used in regularly cut lawns or play areas, including but not
limited to bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass blends.
2. Natural Lawn. A managed planting of native forbs, grasses, and wildflowers, including
species of Wisconsin woodlands, prairies, bogs, fens, or wetlands, that are purposely
cultivated to exceed eight (8) inches in height. Maintenance of a natural lawn requires the
exclusion of Eurasian weeds and all noxious weeds listed in §38-3, along with a defined and
regulated boundary between the natural lawn and turf-grass areas, and compliance with an
approved Natural Lawn Management Plan and permit issued by the Village. Plant species
recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as native to Wisconsin shall
be deemed compliant with this definition. Natural lawns shall not impede the right-of-way,
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harbor vermin or rodents, obstruct the vision of driveways or sidewalks, and must have a clear
border such as mulch, mowed grass, or rocks.
(b) General Lawn and Yard Requirements.
1. The owner or occupant of any lot or parcel within the Village shall install and maintain
landscaping, turf grass, and decorative ground treatments in all yard areas, including Village
rights-of-way adjacent to the property, in a neat and attractive conditi on consistent with
accepted landscaping practices in southeastern Wisconsin.
2. Turf grass shall be maintained at a height not to exceed eight (8) inches.
3. Landscaping shall be maintained to prevent hazards to adjoining properties or to persons or
vehicles traveling on public ways and shall contribute to the appearance and value of the
property, neighborhood, and Village.
4. This subsection shall not apply to vacant lots or parcels that are naturally wooded or have
reverted to a self-sustaining natural state, provided such vegetation does not include noxious
weeds as defined in §38-3 and does not create a hazard or obstruction to adjoining properties
or public ways.
(c) Vegetation Height and Maintenance Standards.
1. Prohibited Vegetation Growth.
No owner or occupant of any lot or parcel within the Village shall permit rank vegetation
growth, including but not limited to weeds, grass, or other uncultivated plant material, to
exceed eight (8) inches in height. Such growth shall be considered a public nuisance and in
violation of this section.
2. Exemptions.
The following plantings shall not be considered violations under this subsection:
a. Decorative plantings located within maintained garden beds, planters, or landscaped areas
that are clearly intentional and cultivated.
b. Trees, shrubs, bushes, and ornamental grasses customarily used in residential or
commercial landscaping.
c. Approved Natural Lawns that are established and maintained in compliance with the
requirements of this chapter maintained in accordance with an approved Natural Lawn
Management Plan and permit issued by the Village.
3. Responsibility for Compliance.
Property owners and occupants shall be jointly responsible for maintaining compliance with
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this subsection, including all areas within the public right-of-way abutting their property.
4. Abatement.
Failure to comply with this subsection may result in enforcement action as provided in
Chapter 38 of this Code, including notice of violation, abatement by the Village, and recovery
of costs as a special charge against the property. Abatement may be performed by the Village
or the Village’s designated agent after notice to the property owner of the violation and a
seven (7) day opportunity to cure. Conditions that pose an immediate threat to health or human
safety may be immediately abated following reasonable notice to the property owner.
(d) Natural Lawn Management Plan.
1. Any owner or occupant desiring to establish a natural lawn as defined in subsection (a)(2)
shall submit a written Natural Lawn Management Plan on a form provided by the Village.
2. The plan shall include a site diagram identifying the area to be planted, a list of vegetation
species, and the method of establishment (e.g., seeding, plugs, or cultivation).
3. Natural lawns are prohibited on Village -owned property, including street rights -of-way,
drainage swales, and the area between the sidewalk and the street.
4. No natural lawn shall be located within ten (10) feet of any abutting property unless the
adjoining property owner provides written consent filed with the Village Clerk.
5. Change of Ownership.: Upon transfer of ownership of a property with an approved natural
lawn, the new owner shall notify the Village within thirty (30) days and either (a) assume
responsibility under the existing Natural Lawn Management Plan by submitting written
acknowledgment to the Village Clerk, or (b) submit a new plan for approval. Failure to do so
shall render the prior approval void.
(de) Revocation of Adjoining Owner Waiver.
1. A subsequent abutting property owner may revoke a previously granted written waiver by
submitting written notice to the Village Clerk.
2. Upon receipt of the revocation, the Village shall notify the natural lawn owner, who shall
remove the natural lawn within the ten (10) foot abutting section within twenty (20) days of
notice if received between May 1 and November 1, or by May 20 if notice is received between
November 1 and April 30.
(ef) Setbacks, Swales, and Pathways.
1. All natural lawns shall maintain a minimum ten (10) foot setback from edge of road pavement,
side, and rear property lines. Where a fence, wall, or similar structure is installed along a side
or rear property line, the natural lawn may extend up to the fence line but shall not extend
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beyond it.
2. Drainage swales shall remain free of plantings and be maintained consistent with subsection
(b).
3. Adjacent property owners may waive side or rear setbacks in writing, provided such waivers
are filed with the Village Clerk and do not affect drainage swales.
4. A maintained access pathway not less than two (2) feet in width shall be provided through or
around the natural lawn area to allow access for maintenance and inspection. Setback areas
shall not exceed eight (8) inches in height, excluding trees and shrubs.
(g) Review and Approval.
The Village Manager or designee shall review submitted Natural Lawn Management Plans within
thirty (30) days of receipt. The applicant shall be notified in writing of approval or any required
corrections. All corrections shall be completed within ten (10) days of notification.
(fh) Enforcement and Abatement.
1. Failure to maintain turf grass or a natural lawn in accordance with this section shall constitute
a public nuisance under this chapter.
2. Upon determination of noncompliance, the Village Manager or designee shall issue notice to
the property owner by personal service, posted placard, email, or mail.
3. The owner shall have seven (7) days from notice to abate the nuisance. This notice
requirement does not apply to a condition that constitutes an immediate threat to human health
or safety. If not abated, the Weed Commissioner shall cause the property to be brought into
compliance and the costs assessed as provided in subsection (i).
4. A property owner may appeal a notice of violation on the grounds that the lawn qualifies as a
natural lawn by submitting a written appeal within seven (7) days of the date of the notice.
The appeal shall be considered by the Beautification and Public Works Committee at its next
scheduled meeting. Upon review, the Committee shall determine whether the lawn constitutes
a violation or complies with the standards for a natural lawn. If the Committee determines that
a violation exists, the property owner shall h ave seven (7) days from the date of that
determination to abate the nuisance.
(gi) Cost of Abatement.
In addition to any penalties under this chapter, the cost of abatement performed by the Village shall
be collected as a debt from the owner, occupant, or person responsible and may be assessed as a
special charge against the real estate.
(hj) Penalty.
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Violations of this section shall be subject to penalties as provided in §1-7 of this Code.
SECTION II
The sections of this ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section or portion thereof shall be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such decision
shall apply only to the specific section or portion thereof directly specified in the decision and shall
not affect the validity of any other provisions, sections , or portions thereof the ordinance. The
remainder of the ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Any other ordinances whose terms
are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed as to those terms that conflict.
SECTION III
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its passage and posting/publication as
required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Village Board of the Village of Brown Deer, Milwaukee
County, Wisconsin, this 18th day of March, 2026.
Wanda Montgomery, Village President
Countersigned:
Caren Brustmann, Village Clerk
Public Works Department
Natural Lawn Application
(414) 371-3020
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Natural Lawn Application
In accordance with Village Ordinance No. 26-XX Lawn and Yard Maintenance, property owners
desiring to establish a natural lawn defined as a managed planting of native grasses, wildflowers, or
other vegetation that is purposely cultivated to exceed eight (8) inches in height are required to
submit an application and seek approval from the Public Works and Beautification Committee.
Planting of naturalized areas should begin and be completed within a 60-day period, accepting that
ongoing maintenance and plant replacement will continue.
Applicants are strictly prohibited from developing a natural lawn in the following circumstances:
• On any Village-owned property, including street rights-of-way, drainage swales, or the area
between the sidewalk and the street
• Shall not be permitted within ten (10) feet of any abutting property unless the adjoining property
owner provides written consent filed with this application
• Shall not contain noxious weeds, litter, debris, or harbor undesirable wildlife
Resident’s Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ( ( ) )_______________________ Email Address: ___________________________________
I understand that I will be notified in writing of approval or any required corrections pertaining to my
natural lawn application. All corrections shall be completed within ten (10) days of notification. I further
understand that failure to maintain a natural lawn in accordance with the above ordinance shall
constitute as noncompliance.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________
For those properties wanting natural lawn within ten feet of an abutting property, please get signatures
below from those properties giving consent.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________
***FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date Received: ________________ Public Works & Beautification Committee Approval Date: _______________ Permit #: ___________________
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Natural Lawn Management Plan
Draw a site plan or sketch below showing the boundaries of the natural lawn area. Include the total
square feet of the area in addition to the location on your property (ex. rear yard only, side yard)
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List of vegetation species included in your natural lawn:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of establishment (ex. seeding, plugs, or cultivation):
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Notes:
This keeps Sec. 38-3 for health hazards while 38-14 is for practical, enforceable sections for
lawn maintenance.
Amend 38-3(a) to read “Natural Lawn” means those defined and regulated in 38.14(a)2 of this
ordinance.
Amend 38-3(a) definitions “Noxious Weeds” means Noxious weeds means including any weed,
grass or similar plant growth which, if allowed to pollinate, would cause or produce hay fever in
human beings or would cause a skin rash through contact with the skin and includes all plants
designated as noxious weeds under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0407 or by rule of the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources. Noxious weeds and grasses, as defined in this section shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
Amend 38-3(d)(4)(e) to read:
(e) Uncut grass. All lawn, turf or grass in violation of 38-14 of this code shall be considered a
public nuisance.
This makes Sec 38-14 the operative rule and avoids procedural duplication (notice, timelines,
abatement, cost recovery).
Sec. 38-14. Lawn and Yard Maintenance.
(a) Definitions.
For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
1. Turf Grass. Grass commonly used in regularly cut lawns or play areas, including but not
limited to bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass blends.
2. Natural Lawn. A managed planting of native forbs, grasses, and wildflowers, including
species of Wisconsin woodlands, prairies, bogs, fens, or wetlands, that are purposely
cultivated to exceed eight (8) inches in height. Maintenance of a natural lawn requires the
exclusion of Eurasian weeds and all noxious weeds listed in §38-3, a defined and
regulated boundary between the natural lawn and turf-grass areas, and compliance with
an approved Natural Lawn Management Plan and permit issued by the Village. Plant
species recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as native to
Wisconsin shall be deemed compliant with this definition.
(b) General Lawn and Yard Requirements.
1. The owner or occupant of any lot or parcel within the Village shall install and maintain
landscaping, turf grass, and decorative ground treatments in all yard areas, including
Village rights-of-way adjacent to the property, in a neat and attractive condition
consistent with accepted landscaping practices in southeastern Wisconsin.
2. Turf grass shall be maintained at a height not to exceed eight (8) inches.
3. Landscaping shall be maintained to prevent hazards to adjoining properties or to persons
or vehicles traveling on public ways and shall contribute to the appearance and value of
the property, neighborhood, and Village.
4. This subsection shall not apply to lots or parcels located within agricultural zoning
districts exceeding five (5) acres in size and actively used for agricultural purposes.
4. This subsection shall not apply to vacant lots or parcels that are naturally wooded or have
reverted to a self-sustaining natural state, provided such vegetation does not include
noxious weeds as defined in §38-3 and does not create a hazard or obstruction to
adjoining properties or public ways
(c) Vegetation Height and Maintenance Standards.
1. Prohibited Vegetation Growth.
No owner or occupant of any lot or parcel within the Village shall permit rank vegetation
growth, including but not limited to weeds, grass, or other uncultivated plant material, to
exceed eight (8) inches in height. Such growth shall be considered a public nuisance and
in violation of this section.
2. Exemptions.
The following plantings shall not be considered violations under this subsection:
a. Decorative plantings located within maintained garden beds, planters, or landscaped
areas that are clearly intentional and cultivated.
b. Trees, shrubs, bushes, and ornamental grasses customarily used in residential or
commercial landscaping.
c. Approved Natural Lawns maintained in accordance with an approved Natural Lawn
Management Plan and permit issued by the Village.
3. Responsibility for Compliance.
Property owners and occupants shall be jointly responsible for maintaining compliance
with this subsection, including all areas within the public right-of-way abutting their
property.
4. Abatement.
Failure to comply with this subsection may result in enforcement action as provided in
Chapter 38 of this Code, including notice of violation, abatement by the Village, and
recovery of costs as a special charge against the property.
(d) Natural Lawn Management Plan.
1. Any owner or occupant desiring to establish a natural lawn as defined in subsection (a)(2)
shall submit a written Natural Lawn Management Plan on a form provided by the
Village.
2. The plan shall include a site diagram identifying the area to be planted, a list of
vegetation species, and the method of establishment (e.g., seeding, plugs, or cultivation).
3. Natural lawns are prohibited on Village-owned property, including street rights-of-way,
drainage swales, and the area between the sidewalk and the street.
4. No natural lawn shall be located within ten (10) feet of any abutting property unless the
adjoining property owner provides written consent filed with the Village Clerk.
4.5.Change of Ownership.: Upon transfer of ownership of a property with an approved
natural lawn, the new owner shall notify the Village within thirty (30) days and either (a)
assume responsibility under the existing Natural Lawn Management Plan by submitting
written acknowledgment to the Village Clerk, or (b) submit a new plan for approval.
Failure to do so shall render the prior approval void
(e) Revocation of Adjoining Owner Waiver.
1. A subsequent abutting property owner may revoke a previously granted written waiver by
submitting written notice to the Village Clerk.
2. Upon receipt of the revocation, the Village shall notify the natural lawn owner, who shall
remove the natural lawn within the ten (10) foot abutting section within twenty (20) days
of notice if received between May 1 and November 1, or by May 20 if notice is received
between November 1 and April 30.
(f) Setbacks, Swales, and Pathways.
1. All natural lawns shall maintain a minimum ten (10) foot setback from street frontages
edge of road pavement, side, and rear property lines. Where a fence, wall, or similar
structure is installed along a side or rear property line, the natural lawn may extend up to
the fence line but shall not extend beyond it.
2. Drainage swales shall remain free of plantings and maintained consistent with subsection
(b).
3. Adjacent property owners may waive side or rear setbacks in writing, provided such
waivers are filed with the Village Clerk and do not affect drainage swales.
4. At least five percent (5%) of the natural lawn area, excluding setbacks, shall remain as
maintained pathways. A maintained access pathway not less than two (2) feet in width
shall be provided through or around the natural lawn area to allow access for maintenance
and inspection. Setback areas shall not exceed eight (8) inches in height, excluding trees
and shrubs.
(g) Review and Approval.
The Village Manager or designee shall review submitted Natural Lawn Management Plans
within thirty (30) days of receipt. The applicant shall be notified in writing of approval or any
required corrections. All corrections shall be completed within ten (10) days of notification.
(h) Enforcement and Abatement.
1. Failure to maintain turf grass or a natural lawn in accordance with this section shall
constitute a public nuisance under this chapter.
2. Upon determination of noncompliance, the Village Manager or designee shall issue
notice to the property owner by personal service, posted placard, email, or mail.
3. The owner shall have seven (7) days from notice to abate the nuisance. If not abated, the
Weed Commissioner shall cause the property to be brought into compliance and the costs
assessed as provided in subsection (i).
(i) Cost of Abatement.
In addition to any penalties under this chapter, the cost of abatement performed by the Village
shall be collected as a debt from the owner, occupant, or person responsible and may be assessed
as a special charge against the real estate.
(j) Penalty.
Violations of this section shall be subject to penalties as provided in §1-7 of this Code
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REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION
COMMITTEE: Public Works/Beautification, Village Board
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Landscape Plan Approval for 7-Brew Coffee Redevelopment)
PREPARED BY: Matthew S. Maederer, PE, Director of Public Works/Village Engineer
REPORT DATE: April 14, 2026
MANAGER'S REVIEW/COMMENTS:
No additional comments to this report.
See additional comments attached.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Landscape Plans for 7-Brew Coffee.
EXPLANATION:
Attached are the landscape plans for 7-Brew Coffee which will be in the o ut-lot of the
Village 43 Apartments as part of the F-Street Group development.
The project is being completed by the F-Street Gro up as a phase of the Village 43
Apartments and the project engineering firm is Excel.
The project includes a new drive through coffee shop in the Village 43 apartment out -lot
adjacent to W. Brown Deer Road and N. Deerbrook Trail.
Staff’s recommendations are to add some taller plantings and screenings along the east
and south side of the proposed parking lot to better screen vehicle headlights.
Attachments:
• Landscape Plans
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PROJECT INFORMATION
PROFESSIONAL SEAL
JOB NUMBER260004900PROPOSED COFFEE SHOP FOR:7-BREW BROWN DEER4380 W. BROWN DEER RD ● BROWN DEER, WI 53223
20'0 20'40'SCALE: 1"= 20' NORTH
SHEET DATESISSUED FOR APPROVAL
C1.4CIVIL LANDSCAPE AND RESTORATION PLAN
IFAAPR. 8, 2026
PLANTS PROVIDEDLANDSCAPING CALCULATIONSZONE
SITE
REQ. PLANTS-1 ORNAMENTAL TREE PER 1,500 SF OF GREEN SPACE
PARKING8,344 x .15 = 1,252 SF1,260 SF
3" MULCH
VARIESVARIESEXISTING SUBGRADE
VARIES
DECIDUOUS TREE PLANTING DETAILNOT TO SCALENOT TO SCALEDECIDUOUS SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL
NOTE: FOR MASSPLANTINGS EXCAVATEENTIRE BED &BACKFILL W/PREPARED SOIL.
ROOT BALL RESTS ONEXISTING ORRECOMPACTED SOIL
SITUATE EXPOSED ROOT FLARE 2-3" ONLY WRAP TREE IF PLANTED NEAR
DIG HOLE 2-3 TIMES WIDER THANDIAMETER OF ROOT BALLBACKFILL USING CLEAN EXISTING SOIL REMOVED FROM HOLE AND SUPPLEMENT
ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
WITH CLEAN NATIVE SOIL AS NECESSARY
EXISTING SUBGRADEELIMINATE VOIDS, LIGHTLY TAMP, AND WATER WELL (SEE SPECIFICATIONS)BREAK UP SUBGRADE AND EXPOSED SIDESOF HOLE USING HAND TOOLS
END OF GROWING SEASON (REMOVE IN SPRING)REMOVE BURLAP, TWINE,AND WIRE CAGE FROMTOP 1/3 OF ROOT BALL
NOTE: ONLY USE TREE STAKING IFUNABLE TO STABILIZE TREEPROPERLY DURING BACKFILLINGPRUNE BROKEN BRANCHES AFTERINSTALLATION AS NECESSARY
FINISHED GRADE
2-3 TIMES DIMENSIONOF ROOT BALL
3" MULCH - NO MORE THAN 1"ON TOP OF ROOT BALLPRIOR TO MULCHING, LIGHTLY TAMP SOILAROUND ROOT BALL IN 6" LIFTS TO BRACESHRUB. DO NOT OVER COMPACT. WHENHOLE HAS BEEN BACKFILLED, DEEPLY WATERAROUND ROOT BALL TO SETTLE SOILLOOSEN SOIL. DIGAND TURN SOIL TOREDUCE COMPACTIONTO THE AREA ANDDEPTH SHOWN
PLANT AT FINISHED GRADE. DO NOTBURY BOTTOM BRANCHES. PRUNEOUT DEAD AND BROKEN BRANCHES
EXISTING SUBGRADE
VARIES
NOT TO SCALEEVERGREEN SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL
NOTE: FOR MASSPLANTINGS EXCAVATEENTIRE BED &BACKFILL W/PREPARED SOIL.
ROOT BALL RESTS ONEXISTING ORRECOMPACTED SOIL
FINISHED GRADE
2-3 TIMES DIMENSIONOF ROOT BALL
3" MULCH - NO MORE THAN 1"ON TOP OF ROOT BALLPRIOR TO MULCHING, LIGHTLY TAMP SOILAROUND ROOT BALL IN 6" LIFTS TO BRACESHRUB. DO NOT OVER COMPACT. WHEN HOLEHAS BEEN BACKFILLED, DEEPLY WATERAROUND ROOT BALL TO SETTLE SOILLOOSEN SOIL. DIGAND TURN SOIL TOREDUCE COMPACTIONTO THE AREA ANDDEPTH SHOWN
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35% EVERGREEN PLANTINGS-PAVED PARKING AREAS LARGER THAN 5,000 SF
HATCH KEY:HATCHLANDSCAPE MATERIALRIVER ROCKSEEDED LAWN
-25% OF TOTAL GREEN SPACE SHALL BE LANDSCAPEDTO CONTRIBUTE TO AT-GRADE COVERAGE-EVERGREENS TO COMPRISE 25-70% OF PLANTINGS
SHALL HAVE LANDSCAPE AREAS NO LESS THAN 15%OF PAVED AREA PLACED THROUGHOUT PARKING AREA14,315/1,500 = 9.5 ORNAMENTAL TREES14,315 x .25 = 3,579 SF AT GRADE COVERAGE3,610 SF AT GRADE COVERAGE10 ORNAMENTAL TREES-SHADE TREES TO BE INCORPORATED WHEREVER POSSIBLE
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SITUATE EXPOSED ROOT FLARE 2-3" DIG HOLE 2-3 TIMES WIDER THANDIAMETER OF ROOT BALLBACKFILL USING CLEAN EXISTING SOIL REMOVED FROM HOLE AND SUPPLEMENT
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WITH CLEAN NATIVE SOIL AS NECESSARY
EXISTING SUBGRADEELIMINATE VOIDS, LIGHTLY TAMP, AND WATER WELL (SEE SPECIFICATIONS)BREAK UP SUBGRADE AND EXPOSED SIDESOF HOLE USING HAND TOOLS
REMOVE BURLAP, TWINE,AND WIRE CAGE FROMTOP 1/3 OF ROOT BALL
NOTE: ONLY USE TREE STAKING IFUNABLE TO STABILIZE TREEPROPERLY DURING BACKFILLING
PRUNE BROKEN BRANCHES AFTERINSTALLATION AS NECESSARY
SYMBOLCOMMON NAMEBOTANICAL NAMEPLANT SCHEDULEQUANTITYPLANTEDSIZEROOT
LARGE SHRUBS6 CONT.18" HT.Sea Green JuniperJuniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'12 CONT.18" HT.Amber Jubilee NinebarkPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam'MEDIUM SHRUBS
SHADE TREES3 B&B2 1/2" CAL.State Street MapleAcer miyabei 'Morton'
1113 18" HT.18" HT.CONT.CONT.Dream Cloud LilacIroquois Beauty Black ChokeberrySyringa patula 'KLMone'Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton'8 CONT.18" HT.Gro-Low Sumac Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'
EVERGREEN TREES
SMALL SHRUBSPERENNIALS15 1 GAL.CONT.Green Mound BoxwoodBuxus 'Green Gem'24 1 GAL.CONT.Shenandoah Switch GrassPanicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
55 1 1/2" CAL.1 1/2" CAL.B&BB&BSaffron Sentinel Cornelian Cherry DogwoodFirespire MusclewoodCornus mas 'JFS PN4Legacy'Carpinus caroliniana 'J.N. Upright'ORNAMENTAL TREES
COVERAGE
228456
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220260304
180144
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AREA OF
GENERAL NOTES:·SEE SHEET C0.2 FOR LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATIONS.·ALL BARE DISTURBED SOIL OUTSIDE OF MULCH AREAS TO BE SEEDED.·LARGE BOULDERS TO BE 3-4' TALL.
6 B&B4' HT.Trautman ArborvitaeThuja occidentalis 'Trautman'450
19 18" HT.CONT.Nikko Slender Deutzia Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'380
26 CONT.18" HT.Kallay's Compact JuniperJuniperus chinensis 'Kallay's Compact'988
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REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION
COMMITTEE: Public Works/Beautification Committee & Village Board
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Arbor Day Celebration
PREPARED BY: Matthew S. Maederer, PE, Director of Public Works/Village Engineer
REPORT DATE: April 14, 2026
MANAGER'S REVIEW/COMMENTS:
No additional comments to this report.
See additional comments attached.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 26 – Proclaiming Monday, May 11th, 2026, as
Arbor Day
EXPLANATION: As part of the Village’s “Tree City” designation (20 26 will be the Village’s
30th year as Tree City) we hold an annual Arbor Day celebration. The tree planting ceremony
will take place on Monday, May 12th, 2025, at Village Hall at 1pm. A symbolic Arbor Day tree
will be planted and designated with a sign and the “Tree City” flag. The tree planting will be
photographed and posted to the Village’s website, and Village Facebook page.
As part of the event p lease join us on Arbor Day for instruction in tree planting basics! All
training materials will be provided by Wachtel Tree Science, Inc. Topics covered will include the
following:
• Selecting and inspection of quality nursery stock
• Planting techniques for various plant material
• Establishment and after-care recommendations
In addition, the Brown Deer Foundation will be hosting a tree giveaway. Details are attached.
The tree to be planted will be an Eastern Redbud and in year’s past this was donated by
American Transmission Company (ATC) who gave $250 towards the purchase of the tree . The
tree planting location will be just west of last year’s Arbor Day tree or in the park near the pond.
The location will be coordinated with the tree planting event and tree giveaway event.
Attachments:
• Resolution No. 26 – Resolution Proclaiming May 11, 2026, as Arbor Day
• Location Map – tree planting location
• Tree Lottery – Brown Deer Foundation
STATE OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE COUNTY VILLAGE OF BROWN DEER
A Resolution Proclaiming
May 11, 2026 as Arbor Day Resolution No. 26-
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside
for the planting of trees; and,
WHEREAS, this holiday, called ARBOR DAY, is now observed throughout the world with the planting of trees and
educating the young in the benefits trees provide; and,
WHEREAS, trees do benefit us by reducing erosion of topsoil, savings in heating and cooling costs, cleaning the air,
production of oxygen, providing habitat for wildlife, management of storm water runoff; and,
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource for paper, wood for our homes and work, fuel for our fires and countless
other wood products; and,
WHEREAS, trees in the Village of Brown Deer increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of the
business areas, and provide an aesthetically pleasing and healthy environment for the residents and travelers; and,
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal; and,
WHEREAS, the Village of Brown Deer continues to be committed to the planting of trees and the management of a
healthy urban forest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village of Brown Deer Board of Trustees that we do hereby
proclaim Monday, May 11, 2026, as ARBOR DAY in the Village of Brown Deer, and we urge all citizens to support efforts
to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our Village’s Urban Forestry Program; and,
FURTHER, we urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well being of present and future
generations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Village Board of the Village of Brown Deer, this 20th day of April 2026.
____________________________________
Wanda Montgomery, Village President
____________________________________
Caren Brustmann, Village Clerk
2026 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
“He who plants a tree, plants a hope” – Lucy Larcom
Please join us as we celebrate our 30th year as a Tree City USA!
Chat with Village staff and residents, enjoy a cookie and help plant a tree to grow our urban forest.
Monday May 11, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., Village Hall - 4800 W. Green Brook Drive
Brown Deer Community Foundation Arbor Day Tree Lottery
Thanks to a generous donation from the Brown Deer Community Foundation, Brown Deer residents
can enter a lottery for an ornamental tree to plant in their yard.
WHO: Contest is limited to Brown Deer Residents only. Trees must be planted in your yard. Five (5)
winners will be chosen.
WHAT: Choose one from the following trees: Gladiator Crabapple, Magnolia, Prairie Fire Crabapple
or Eastern Redbud. (Trees are 1.5” caliper- approximately 5 feet tall $200 value)
WHEN & HOW: Entry form available on the Village of Brown Deer website from April 27 – May 8th.
(insert web address here)
WHERE: The drawing will take place at the Village of Brown Deer Arbor Day celebration on Monday
May 11th. (You do not need to be present to win). Winners will be notified on Tuesday May 12th. Trees
and planting instructions will be delivered by the Village Department of Public Works to the winners
on Thursday May 21st.
Print Date: 4/12/2023
SCALE: 1" = '
Village of Brown Deer GIS
50 600.00
Village of Brown Deer
4800 West Green Brook Drive
Brown Deer, WI 53223
(414) 371 - 3000
DISCLAIMER: The Village of Brown Deer does not guarantee the accuracy of the
material contained here in and is not responsible for any misuse or
misrepresentation of this information or its derivatives.
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REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION
COMMITTEE: Public Works & Beautification Committee
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Construction Services for Village Hall Parking Lot
Reconstruction
PREPARED BY: Matthew S. Maederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT DATE: April 14, 2026
MANAGER'S REVIEW/COMMENTS:
No additional comments to this report.
See additional comments attached.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Construction Services for Village Hall Parking Lot
Reconstruction
EXPLANATION:
The Village Hall Parking Lot project is underway with a completion date of June 30 th.
Construction staking and inspection services are requested and will be reimbursed by
MMSD.
Attached is a copy of the construction services from SIGMA (design engineer of record).
Attachments:
1. Consultant Proposal – Sigma Group
March 10, 2026 Project Reference #22973
Matt Maederer, P.E.
Public Works Director / Village Engineer
Village of Brown Deer
8950 N. Albon Drive
Brown Deer, WI 53223
RE: Construction Inspection Services Proposal
Village Hall / Police Green Infrastructure Parking Lot Project
Village of Brown Deer, Wisconsin
Dear Matt,
The Sigma Group, Inc. (Sigma) appreciates this opportunity to submit a proposal for construction
inspection services for the upcoming Village Hall / Police Green Infrastructure Parking Lot Project. Our
team is very familiar with the Village and this project, having designed and prepared the project plans,
specifications, and contract documents.
We are well-positioned to provide the Village with dependable inspection services. Sigma's office and staff
are located close to the Village, enabling us to respond to inspection needs promptly. Our team has
substantial and wide-ranging construction administration, inspection and valuable engineering
experience. Sigma's breadth of applied expertise in managing a wide variety of public work projects
positions us as the best fit for providing these needed construction site inspection services. Our team's
experience and applied knowledge enable our project leaders and inspectors to notice, understand, and
offer knowledge-based solutions to the issues that arise during construction in a positive, communicative
manner, all the while advocating on behalf of the Village.
Seasoned Construction Inspection Personnel
Sigma brings extensive experience in construction administration and inspection in both municipal and
WisDOT projects. Our team's applied knowledge allows us to identify issues early, communicate
proactively, and develop practical, engineering-based solutions while representing the Village's best
interests.
Construction Manager - Ali Maykhan
Ali will serve as Construction Manager and point of contact for staffing needs throughout the projects. He
brings substantial experience in construction administration and inspection services, having managed a
wide variety of municipal infrastructure improvement and WisDOT roadway projects.
Construction Inspectors - Jesse Ponyicsanyi, Mustafa Maykhan, Thomas Stevens
Jesse, Mustafa, and Thomas each bring strong inspection experience on similar projects, including
municipal and WisDOT projects. Their communication and issue-resolution skills strengthen on-site
representation for the Village. Their in-depth field experience will be a valuable asset to the Village,
helping ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications, documented thoroughly, and
communicated clearly to the community and Village staff through daily inspection reporting.
Construction Inspection Services Proposal
Village of Brown Deer, Wisconsin
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Competitive Billing Rates
Our proposed billing rates are designed to provide strong value to the Village. We will project inspection
requirements, leveraging our staff's expertise as needed to serve the Village best.
Fee Proposal
Sigma Construction Team Member Hours Hourly Rate Total
Construction Manager 50 $170 $ 8,500
Construction Inspectors 200 $125 $25,000
Estimated Fee: $33,500
Note: Our estimated fees are based on the following assumptions:
- Expected project length = 10 weeks
- 5 hours per week for Construction Management
- 20 hours per week for the Construction Inspection
We will obtain your prior approval in the event that additional hours are needed to complete the project
requirements.
Our Sigma Team is very excited to be considered for this role as the Village's construction inspection
representative. Please contact us should you have any questions or requests for additional information.
Sincerely,
THE SIGMA GROUP, INC.
John Edlebeck, P.E. Christopher Carr, P.E.
Municipal Group Leader Vice President
Attachments: Resumes
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EXHIBIT A
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2
Project Reference No.: 22973
This Work Authorization is entered into by and between The Sigma Group, Inc. ("Sigma") and Village of Brown Deer ("Client").
This Work Authorization incorporates by reference the Agreement entered into by the Parties dated June 18, 2024 (the "Agreement").
The Agreement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
Site: Village Hall / Police Department Green Infrastructure Parking Lot - Village of Brown Deer, Wisconsin
General Description of Basic Services.
Client hereby authorizes Sigma to perform and complete the following Service(s):
1. Those Services contained in Sigma’s proposal dated March 09, 2026, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference #22973.
2.
Compensation.
1. Construction Inspection $33,500
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Other Terms. [Insert any other terms specific to the work authorization, i.e., dates of performance.]
1.
Firm: Village of Brown Deer
Signature:
Name (please print):
Title (please print):
Date:
THE SIGMA GROUP, INC.
Signature:
Name (please print):
Title (please print):
Date:
Ali H. Maykhan
Construction Service Group Leader
Phone: 414-643-4165
amaykhan@thesigmagroup.com
Areas of Expertise
Owner’s Representative
Construction/operations
management
Construction Inspection
Contract Management
Agency Coordination
Site Design
Education / Training
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, University of
Baghdad, 1999
Master of Science, Structural
Engineering, University of
Baghdad, 2005
Registrations and Certifications
WisDOT AGGTEC-I
Aggregate Technician I
WisDOT TMS
Transportation Materials
Sampling Technician
WisDOT PCCTEC-1
Portland Cement Concrete
Technician I
ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician, The American
Concrete Institute (ACI),
Certification ID: 01091726
Materials Coordination Training
(MCT)
Drill Shaft Certified Inspector,
National Highway Institute
(NHI)
Professional Profile
Mr. Maykhan is a Construction Services Group Leader with more than 25 years of experience
providing construction management services for various clients. His experience includes
design reviews, constructability reviews, construction inspection, contract administration,
contract negotiation, stakeholder coordination, public relations, construction scheduling,
estimating, and cost tracking. Ali’s technical background and hands on approach make him a
valuable member of every project team.
Representative Experience
Owner’s Representative / Construction Manager
Daybreak Foods Inc., Various Sites, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan | Owner Representative
and Construction Manager for various Cage Free Poultry construction projects totaling over
$250 million. Responsibilities include bid documents, design coordination and planning, final
drawing review and approval , on-site construction management, change order review and
recommendations to owner, budget and schedule review, punch list creation and
management through resolution, recommendations for substantial and final completion
certificates, and overall quality management.
Milwaukee Art Museum, Various Projects, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Construction Manager
for multiple projects helping Milwaukee Art Museum on call bases. Responsibilities include
facilities evaluation, site inspection, bid documents, design coordination and planning,
contractor bids evaluation , and recommendation to owner, on-site construction
management, and overall quality management.
Waukesha County - Winterberry Reserve Phase 1 – Waukesha, WI | Project Manager for
private development of a 2025 new residential subdivision. Sigma rules including the
inspection of: sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer systems, street light conduit and bases,
EBS, road base installation, concrete curb, flatwork and pavement, hot mix asphalt pavement,
and restoration and additional infrastructure as needed or as shown on plans.
Milwaukee County – Port of Milwaukee/Lake Express Ferry - Cruise Dock Sanitary Lift
Station & Force Main Project – Milwaukee, WI | Project manager for a 2025 new sanitary
sewer and watermain required to service the cruise ships and Lake Express, as well as
potential future developments on the lakeside parcel.
Milwaukee County – Port of Milwaukee/Lake Express Ferry - New Cruise Dock Roadway and
Utility Construction Project – Milwaukee, WI | Project manager for a 2025 new cruise deck
roadway and utility construction the potential future developments on the lakeside parcel.
Transportation
WisDOT, STH167, Mequon Rd, Washington County Line to Buntrock Ave, Ozaukee County |
Project Engineer for the $ 3.5 million STH241 in Oak Creek Milwaukee . The project consisted
of removal, milling, base patching, diamond grinding HMA pavement, Structure C -45-31
wingwall strapping, concrete surface repair, erosion control, permanent signing, traffic
control, pavement marking, and incidental items to complete the work.
WisDOT, STH241, 8 Mile Rd to Elm Rd, B40 -954, Milwaukee County | Project Engineer for
the $ 2.1 million STH241 in Oak Creek Milwaukee. The project consisted of removing the
structures, concrete masonry bridges, bar steel reinforcement, excavation common, concrete
pavement, HMA pavement, traffic control, pavement marking, signing, and incidental items
to complete the work.
WisDOT, IH 94 E-W Freeway, Moorland I/C, Waukesha County | Project Engineer for the $3.8
million IH 94 Moorland Interchange . The project consisted of removals, excavation, base
aggregate dense, select crushed material, concrete base, HMA pavement, concrete curb &
gutter, concrete sidewalk, concrete barrier, storm sewer, erosion control, restoration, traffic
control, permanent signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, street lighting, ITS and
incidental items necessary to complete the work.
WisDOT, Local Street, W. Drexel Ave., CTH V to STH 38 | Project Engineer for the $1.8 million
West Drexel Ave project from CTH V (13 Street) to STH 38 (Howell Ave). The project consisted
of concrete pavement repair, concrete pavement replacement, dowel bar retrofitting,
diamond grinding, concrete sidewalk, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, restoration,
traffic control, marking, staking, sawing, and all incidental items necessary to compl ete the
work. Ali was the project leader that provided constructio n engineering and management
services for the client.
WisDOT, IH 94 N -S Freeway, Mitchell Interchange, College Ave -Howard Ave | Project
Engineer for the $162.5 million Mitchell Interchange Mainline project from Oakwood Rd to
Howard Ave. The project consisted of removals, grading, base, concrete pavement, concrete
Ali H. Maykhan
Construction Service Group Leader
barrier, asphaltic surface, storm sewer, erosion control, permanent signing, traffic control,
pavement marking, lighting, structures, restoration and all incidental items necessary to
complete the three tunnel structures, 16 bridge structures, 29 retaining wall structures, 44
sign structures, and 7 noise barrier structures. Ali was part of a team that provided
construction engineering and management services for the client.
WisDOT, IH 94 N -S Freeway, Mitchell Interchange, College Ave -Howard Ave , Layton
Interchange | Project Engineer for the $81.5 million collector distributor roads and Layton
Ave. Interchange project. The project consisted of removals, grading, base, concrete
pavement, concrete barrier, asphaltic surface, storm sewer, erosion control, permanent
signing, traffic control, pavement marking, lighting, structures, restoration and all incidental
items necessary to complete the 10 bridge structures, two box culvert structures, 23 retaining
wall structures, 22 sign structures, and 11 noise barrier structures. Ali was part of a team that
provided construction engineering and management services for the client.
WisDOT, IH 94, Mitchell Interchange – State Line, Racine and Kenosha Counties | Project
Controls Leader, for the IH 94 N-S Corridor in Racine County, providing project control services
for individual construction projects greater than $30 million. Responsibilities included:
performing construction management services; monitoring of contract progress; assisting
project team with quantity overrun/underrun projections; directing project documents;
management of contract change order requests and contra ct modif ications; utilization of
WisDOT Primavera Contract Manager software for management of construction project issue
documentation related to construction cost (including open issues, RFIs, project submittals,
contract modifications), scheduling, quality and construction materials; performing cost
estimates of contract modifications within the parameters of the WisDOT Standard
Specifications as well as the Constructions and Materials Manual; assisting with expediting
decisions on time and critical change manage ment issues to prevent delays to the project;
performing independent reviews of contract progress payments when requested by the
WisDOT project manager as well as communicating and working effectively with project
document control technician, resident engineer and WisDOT project manager on a daily basis.
WisDOT SE Region, Emergency Pavement Repair, Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties |
Project Engineer for the $10.3 million pavement repair project for various highways in
Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. The project consisted of traffic control, joint repair, base
patching concrete SHES, mill and overlay, crack sealing, concrete pavement HES and all
incidental items necessary to complete the work according to plans. Responsibilities included:
monitoring and inspecting the construction, schedule, and budget; providing required
inspections to ensure the highest quality, and interpreting spec ifications and special
provisions to contractors to ensure proper execution of the contract.
WisDOT SE Region, Emergency Pavement Repair, Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha,
Washington, and Walworth Counties | Project Engineer for the $6.6 million pavement repair
project for various highways in various counties. The project consisted of traffic control, joint
repair, base patching concrete SHES, mill and overlay, crack sealing, concrete pavement HES
and all inci dental items necessary to complete the work according to plans. Responsibilities
included: monitoring and inspecting the construction, sc hedule, and budget, providing
required inspections to ensure the highest quality, and interpreting specifications and special
provisions to contractors to ensure proper execution of the contract.
WisDOT NE Region, Fond du Lac County | Project Engineer for the $7.4 million reconstruction
of USH 151. The work consisted of traffic control, intersection improvements, improving the
roadway profile, lane widening, grading, pulverizing and relay, base aggregate dense, HMA
pavement replacement, storm sewer, curb, and gutter. The project also included the
replacement of three structures, structure B -20-112, structure C -20-41 and structure C -20-
40. Responsibilities included: monitoring and coordinating all utility work, new structures
construction, improving roadway profile, providing required inspections to ensure the highest
quality, as well as interpreting specifications and special provisions to contractors to ensure
proper execution of the contract.
WisDOT SE Region, IH 94/794, Marquette Interchange Core | Project Engineer for the $850
million reconstruction of IH 94/794. The multi-stage project consisted of a new steel tub girder
bridge, multiple temporary bridge structures, asphaltic pavement, retaining walls, storm
sewer, lighting, ITS, and sign bridges. Responsibilities included: monitoring and coordinating
all utility work, monitoring and inspecting retaining walls (secant -drilled shafts, cast in place,
precast panel, and soil nail walls), monitor ing the construction and installation of the
temporary and permanent sign bridges and their footings, providing required inspections to
ensure highest quality, and interpreting specifications and special provisions to contractors to
ensure proper execution of the contract.
Jesse Ponyicsanyi
Project Engineer
O: 414-643-4136
jponyicsanyi@thesigmagroup.com
Areas of Expertise
Construction Management
and Inspection
Construction Materials
Testing
Surveying
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, University of
Wisconsin, Milwaukee
UW-Madison Improving
Public Works Construction
Inspection
Registrations/Certification
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
WisDOT AGGTEC-I
Aggregate Technician I
WisDOT TMS
Transportation Materials
Sampling Technician
WisDOT PCCTEC-1
Portland Cement Concrete
Technician I
Materials Coordination
Training (MCT)
Asbestos Inspector
No. AII-25042801
Professional Profile
Jesse is a Project Engineer responsible for construction project management, field services,
surveying, and construction material testing. He has more than 7 years of experience,
including providing services to private and public sector clients on roadway, building, and
underground utility construction projects. Jesse serves as a construction engineering
technician and is responsible for customer interfacing, construction inspection, and quality
assurance.
Representative Experience
City of Oconomowoc 2025 Street Maintenance Projects – Oconomowoc, WI | Provided
construction oversight, inspection, and materials testing for this project consisting of asphalt
and concrete pavement removal, pulverizing, milling, shaping and grading, removal and
replacement of concrete curb and gutter, removal and replacement of sidewalks, removal
and replacement of pedestrian curb ramps, water main improvements and relay, sanitary and
storm sewer improvements, structure rim adjustments, parking lot pavement replacement,
and incidental construction.
City of Wauwatosa – 116th Park | Provided construction oversight, inspections, materials
testing, record-keeping, and construction cost accounting for this $2.7 million project
consisting of concrete sidewalk and ramps, porous pavement, storm sewer, engineered
wetland and biofiltration basin, in-depth hardscaping, electrical installation, and incidental
items necessary to complete the work.
City of Wauwatosa – Water Main Relay and Lining | Provided construction oversight,
inspections, materials testing, record-keeping, and construction cost accounting for this $2
million project consisting of water main relay, abandonment and lining, traffic control
coordination and detours, asphalt and concrete restoration, installation of water meter valve
vaults, and incidental items necessary to complete the work.
City of Wauwatosa – 2024 Street and Utility Improvements | Provided construction
oversight, inspections, materials testing, record-keeping, and construction cost accounting for
this $1 million project consisting of upgrading curb and gutter along with sidewalk, pulverizing
and repaving roadways, electrical updates for lighting, sanitary sewer lining, storm sewer
improvements, and incidental items necessary to complete the work.
WisDOT STH241 – Oak Creek, WI | Provided construction oversight, inspection, materials
testing, material coordination, record-keeping, and construction cost accounting for this $2.1
million project consisting of removing the structures, concrete masonry bridges, bar steel
reinforcement, excavation common, concrete pavement, HMA pavement, traffic control,
pavement marking, signing, and incidental items to complete the work.
City of Wauwatosa – Sanitary Sewer and Water Utility Installation | Provided construction
oversight, inspection and record-keeping for this $1 million dollar project consisting of
rerouting sanitary sewer and water main for the City of Wauwatosa.
WisDOT Drexel Avenue – Oak Creek, WI | Provided construction oversight, inspection,
materials testing, record-keeping and construction cost accounting for this $1.8 million
project consisting of the concrete pavement base patching, concrete sidewalk, dowel bar
retrofit, diamond grinding, pavement marking, traffic control, street lighting, and traffic
signals.
WisDOT Moorland IC – Brookfield, WI | Provided construction oversight, inspection,
materials testing, material coordination, record-keeping and construction cost accounting for
this $3.8 million project consisting of removals, excavation, base aggregate dense, select
crushed material, concrete base, HMA pavement, concrete curb & gutter, concrete sidewalk,
concrete barrier, storm sewer, erosion control, restoration, traffic control, permanent
signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, street lighting, ITS and incidental items necessary
to complete the work.
Jesse Ponyicsanyi
Project Engineer
Jones Island Storm and Sanitary Sewer Installation – Milwaukee, WI | Provided construction
oversight, inspection, record-keeping and construction cost accounting for this multi-million
dollar project. This project consisted of pile driving, welding, earth retention systems, and
utility installation.
St. Camillus – Milwaukee, WI | Provided construction oversight, inspection, record-keeping,
and tracking equipment maintenance of this project consisting of pile driving and earth
retention systems.
Great Lakes Water Service Station – Union Grove, WI | Provided nuclear density testing,
excavation observation, and concrete testing services. This project consisted of the installing
of a pump station, water tower, water treatment tanks, and backfilling and compacting for
grading purposes.
IH-43 Zoo Interchange – Milwaukee WI | Provided concrete and aggregate testing services
for this project consisting of bridge and noise wall construction.
Marquette Coba – Milwaukee, WI | Provided concrete testing, rebar inspection, and
excavation observation services for this project. This project consisted of excavation for
footings, pouring footings, foundation walls and decks, and placing rebar for concrete
components.
Thomas Stevens
Construction Inspector II
Areas of Expertise
Construction Management
and Inspection
Construction Materials
coordination and Testing
Geotechnical Engineering
Education/Training
Shepherd University,
Shepherdstown, WV
Registrations/Certification
WisDOT AGGTEC-I
Aggregate Technician I
WisDOT TMS
Transportation Materials
Sampling Technician
WisDOT CST
Construction Skills Training
WisDOT Grading
Grading Technician
WisDOT ATTS
Aggregate Testing for
Transportation Systems
WisDOT PCCTEC-1
Portland Cement Concrete
Technician I
American Concrete Institute
(ACI) Concrete Field Testing
Technician
OSHA 10 Hour (Construction)
Professional Profile
Thomas is a Construction Inspector and Engineering Technician with more than 22 years’
experience relating to construction inspection, geotechnical engineering, and construction
material testing. Proven expertise in construction standards, practices and regulations,
including ASTM, AASHTO, OSHA, and local specifications. Thomas serves as a construction
engineering technician and is responsible for customer interfacing, construction inspection,
and quality assurance.
Representative Experience
STH167, Mequon, Ozaukee, WI (2025) | Construction inspector – Provided material
coordination, inspection, and record-keeping for this $3.5 million STH167 in Mequon,
Ozaukee. The project consisted of removal, milling, base patching, diamond grinding HMA
pavement, Structure C-45-31 wingwall strapping, concrete surface repair, erosion control,
permanent signing, traffic control, pavement marking, and incidental items to complete the
work.
I-94 East/West Reconstruction, Milwaukee, WI (2023) | Geotechnical Laboratory Lead
Technician - Delivery of Geotechnical Lab testing, coordination with EOR, geotechnical
engineers.
I-41 Segment 64 through 68 Outagamie County, WI (2022) | Geotechnical Laboratory Lead
Technician - Present Delivery of Geotechnical Lab testing, coordination with EOR,
geotechnical engineers.
Powell Garage Replacement Project, Portland, OR (2018-2020) | QA Lead Inspector - Bus
garage, offices, fuel and wash buildings replacement - existing garage, bus yard and
fuel/wash active during construction.
Gideon Pedestrian Bridge, Portland, OR (2019-2020) | QA Lead Inspector - Pedestrian bridge
spanning light rail (TriMet) and adjacent heavy rail (Union Pacific).
17th Avenue Trail - Sellwood, OR (2016-2017) | QA Lead Inspector – Oregon DOT roadway
project including new bike and pedestrian trail, rockery and retaining walls.
Portland to Milwaukee Light Rail Project - Portland, OR (2012-2015) | QC Lead Inspector -
Seven mile light rail project including 7 bridges, 8 platforms, heavy rail yard replacement and
civil improvements.
Sellwood Bridge Replacement - Sellwood, OR (2012-2016) | QC Inspector/Material Tester -
Landslide stabilization, micro-pile supported Shoo-Fly Bridge, Steel Deck Arch Bridge.
Portland Streetcar - East Side Loop - Portland, OR (2010-2012) | QC Inspector/ Material
Tester - Three mile streetcar project including bridge over heavy rail, vehicle bridge deck
replacement, and civil improvement.
Mustafa Maykhan, EIT
Project Engineer
C: 414-550-1542
mmaykhan@thesigmagroup.com
Areas of Expertise
Construction Management
and Inspection
Construction Materials
Testing
Surveying
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, Milwaukee
School of Engineering
Masters of Science, Structural
Engineering, Milwaukee
School of Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
Engineer in Training (State of
Wisconsin)
Professional Profile
Mustafa is a Project Engineer responsible for construction project management, field services,
surveying, and construction material testing. He has more than 4 years of experience,
including providing services to private and public sector clients on roadway, building, and
underground utility construction projects. Mustafa serves as a construction engineering
inspector and is responsible for customer interfacing, construction inspection, and quality
assurance.
Representative Experience
WisDOT STH167, Mequon, WI | Provided construction oversight, inspection, and record-
keeping for this $3.5 million STH167 in Mequon, Ozaukee. The project consisted of removal,
milling, base patching, diamond grinding HMA pavement, Structure C-45-31 wingwall
strapping, concrete surface repair, erosion control, permanent signing, traffic control,
pavement marking, and incidental items to complete the work.
City of Wauwatosa – Water Main Relay and Lining | Provided construction oversight,
inspections, materials testing, record keeping, and construction cost accounting for this $2
million project consisting of water main relay, abandonment and lining, traffic control
coordination and detours, asphalt and concrete restoration, installation of water meter valve
vaults, and incidental items necessary to complete the work.
City of Wauwatosa – 2024 Street and Utility Improvements | Provided construction
oversight, inspections, materials testing, record keeping, and construction cost accounting for
this $1 million project consisting of upgrading curb and gutter along with sidewalk, pulverizing
and repaving roadways, electrical updates for lighting, sanitary sewer lining, storm sewer
improvements, and incidental items necessary to complete the work.
City of Wauwatosa – Sanitary Sewer and Water Utility Installation | Provided construction
oversight, inspection and record-keeping, for this $1 million dollar project consisting of
rerouting sanitary sewer and water main for the City of Wauwatosa.
WisDOT STH241 – Oak Creek, WI | Provided construction oversight, inspection, and record-
keeping for this $2.1 million project consisting of removing the structures, concrete masonry
bridges, bar steel reinforcement, excavation common, concrete pavement, HMA pavement,
traffic control, pavement marking, signing, and incidental items to complete the work.
City of Oconomowoc 2024 Street Maintenance Projects – Oconomowoc, WI | Provided
construction oversight and inspection for this project consisting of pulverizing and overlying
32,000 SY of asphalt roadway, removing and replacing 7,500 SY of roadway, 6,000 LF of 8”
water main replacement, 300 LF of 12” water main replacement, 5,700 LF of sanitary lining
and associated manhole rehabilitation, spot replacement of curb and gutter, storm sewer,
sidewalk and drainage improvements, and resurface a parking lot.
WisDOT Drexel Avenue – Oak Creek, WI | Provided construction oversight, inspection, and
record-keeping for this $1.8 million project consisting of the concrete pavement base
patching, concrete sidewalk, dowel bar retrofit, diamond grinding, pavement marking, traffic
control, street lighting, and traffic signals.
WisDOT Moorland IC – Brookfield, WI | Provided construction oversight, inspection, and
record-keeping for this $3.8 million project consisting of removals, excavation, base aggregate
dense, select crushed material, concrete base, HMA pavement, concrete curb & gutter,
concrete sidewalk, concrete barrier, storm sewer, erosion control, restoration, traffic control,
permanent signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, street lighting, and ITS.
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REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION
COMMITTEE: Public Works Committee, Village Board
ITEM DESCRIPTION: NR216 Annual Report (for 2025)
PREPARED BY: Matthew S. Maederer, PE, Director of Public Works/Village Engineer
REPORT DATE: April 14, 2026
MANAGER'S REVIEW/COMMENTS:
No additional comments to this report.
See additional comments attached.
RECOMMENDATION: Review & Comment on the WPDE S Annual Report for the
Activities of 2025
EXPLANATION: The Village of Brown Deer submitted a joint application with the other
North Shore communities for a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(WPDES) Permit to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in accordance with
State Statutes and Chap ter NR216. The Village of Brown Deer in conjunction with the
City of Glendale, Villages of Bayside, Fox Point, River Hills, Shorewood, and Whitefish
Bay (referred to as the North Shore Group) was re -issued a Wisconsin Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WI -S061565-03 from the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources . Part I II, Subsection H . Annual Report of said
WPDES Permit requires the submittal of an annual report to the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources for its review to determine progress on the implementation of the
storm water management program and compliance with the conditions of the North Shore
Group WPDES Permit.
The minutes of the Village Board review are the Vil lage's proof of compliance with the
public review requirement for the permit and NR216.
Attachments (see link below due to file sizes):
• North Shore Group Permit (WPDES Permit No. WI-S061565-03)
• Village of Brown Deer’s Annual Report (for 2025)
MEMORANDUM
To: Tyler Burkart – Village Manager
Cc:
From: Eric Fulsaas, PE - Utility Engineer; Matthew Maederer, PE – Director of Public
Works
Subject: Contract Award – 2026 Water Main Relay Project
Background: The 2026 Water Main Relay project will replace approximately 860 feet of failing 6-
inch cast iron main with new 8-inch PVC water main on W Woodale Ave from N Sherman Blvd to
N Teutonia Ave. The location of the relay is illustrated in Figure 1. The project will also replace
The 2024 Water Main Relay project will replace approximately 900 feet of failing 6-inch cast iron
main with new 8-inch water main on N 61st Street from W Goodrich Lane to W Tower Ave. The
location of the relay is illustrated in Figure 1. The project will also replace four (4) inoperable
hydrants and one (1) main valve. The Utility budgeted $400,000 for the relay project and other
utility replacements.
Figure 1 - 2024 Relay Location
Also included in the project is the pulverizing and repaving of W Woodale Ave. The paving was
included in the water utility plans and project as it is the only village street getting repaved in
2026 because of other capital projects.
Project Bids: On Thursday April 9, 2026, public bids were opened for the relay project. Four bids
were received from pre-qualified contractors. Included in the Village Board packet is the Bid Tab
for the 2026 Water Main Relay Project.
Mid City Corporation was the lowest bidder for the project at $397,302.50. The project would be
funded by both the Water Utility ($333,640.00) and Department of Public Works ($63,662.50).
Project Funding – Water:
The water utility portion of the project is approximately 20% lower than initially budgeted. The
proposed project was included in the 2026 approved capital expenditure for the Utility. The
project will be funded from utility cash on hand and the 2026 debt borrowing. The base bid
amount was $289,015.00 and the alternate including directional drill under Teutonia
was $44,625.00.
Expenditures
Items 2026 Budget Amounts Bid Amounts
WM Relay 300,000.00$ 250,740.00$
Hydrant & Valve Replacements 100,000.00$ 82,900.00$
Total 400,000.00$ 333,640.00$
Funding
Items 2026 Updated Amounts
Utility Cash 322,751.00$
2026 Bonding 737,500.00$
Total 1,060,251.00$
Balance EOY 726,611.00$
On April ??, 2026, the Water Commission approved the award of the contract to Mid City
Corporation for $333,640.00, approving the base bid and alternate bid items.
Utility Manager Recommendation – Award the construction contract for the 2026 Water Main
Relay Project to Mid City Corporation for $397,302.50.
Motion to be recommended - I move to award the construction contract for the 2026 Water
Main Relay Project to Mid City Corporation for $397,302.50.
2026 Water Main Relay Project
Owner: Brown Deer Water Utility
Solicitor: City Water, LLC
04/09/2026 10:00AM CDT
Apparent Low Bidder
Section Title Line Item Item Description UofM Quantity Unit Price Ext ension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension
01 8-INCH PVC WATER MAIN WITH GRANULAR
BACKFILL LF 760 175.00 $ 133,000.00$ 154.00 $ 117,040.00$ 116.00 $ 88,160.00$ 180.00 $ 136,800.00$ 204.00 $ 155,040.00$
02 8-INCH GATE VALVE & VALVE BOX EA 3 8,000.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 3,225.00 $ 9,675.00 $ 3,840.00 $ 11,520.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 3,050.00 $ 9,150.00 $
03 HYDRANT ASSEMBLY EA 2 17,000.00 $ 34,000.00 $ 9,500.00 $ 19,000.00 $ 14,400.00 $ 28,800.00 $ 9,500.00 $ 19,000.00 $ 12,215.00 $ 24,430.00 $
04 SERVICE REINSTATEMENT (3/4 INCH) EA 12 4,000.00 $ 48,000.00 $ 1,700.00 $ 20,400.00 $ 3,830.00 $ 45,960.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 2,695.00 $ 32,340.00 $
05 SERVICE REINSTATEMENT (4-INCH & LARGER) EA 2 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 9,250.00 $ 18,500.00 $ 8,170.00 $ 16,340.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 8,393.00 $ 16,786.00 $
06 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATER MAIN EA 2 15,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 9,250.00 $ 18,500.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 22,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 8,365.00 $ 16,730.00 $
07 SAW CUTTING LF 500 5.00 $ 2,500.00$ 1.00 $ 500.00$ 4.00 $ 2,000.00$ 4.00 $ 2,000.00$ 1.98 $ 990.00$
08 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 30,700.00 $ 30,700.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $
09 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL LS 1 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00
$ 1,530.00$ 1,530.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00 $
10 HYDRANT ASSEMBLY (MISC) EA 4 16,000.00 $ 64,000.00 $ 17,500.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 13,200.00 $ 52,800.00 $ 16,500.00 $ 66,000.00 $ 15,745.00 $ 62,980.00 $
11 6-INCH VALVE & VALVE BOX (MISC) EA 1 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 12,900.00 $ 12,900.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 12,736.00 $ 12,736.00 $
12 PULVERIZE, SHAPE, & GRADE SY 2390 6.00 $ 14,340.00$ 6.00 $ 14,340.00$ 3.90 $ 9,321.00$ 6.50 $ 15,535.00$ 6.67 $ 15,941.30$
13 ROADWAY ASPHALTIC CONCRETE LOWER
LEVEL (2 1/2" THICK) TON 340 95.00 $ 32,300.00$ 90.50 $ 30,770.00$ 87.50 $ 29,750.00$ 95.00 $ 32,300.00$ 95.00 $ 32,300.00$
14 ROADWAY ASPHALTIC CONCRETE UPPER LEVEL
(1 1/2" THICK) TON 205 85.00 $ 17,425.00$ 90.50 $ 18,552.50$ 112.00 $ 22,960.00$ 95.00 $ 19,475.00$ 95.00 $ 19,475.00$
ALTERNATE 15 8-INCH CERTA-LOK PVC DIRECTIONAL DRILL LF 105 305.00 $ 32,025.00$ 425.00 $ 44,625.00$ 456.00 $ 47,880.00$ 500.00 $ 52,500.00$ 619.00 $ 64,995.00$
Base Bid and Alternate Bid Total 464,090.00 $ 397,302.50 $ 420,721.00 $ 451,610.00 $ 466,693.30 $
64,995.00$
401,698.30$
DF Tomasini Contractors, Inc.
47,880.00$ 44,625.00$ 52,500.00$
Engineer's Estimate Mid City Corporation Musson Bros., Inc. Americ an Sewer Services, Inc.
352,677.50$ 372,841.00$ 399,110.00 $ Base Bid Total
Alternate Bid Total
432,065.00$
32,025.00$
BASE BID
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REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION
COMMITTEE: Public Works Committee, Village Board
ITEM DESCRIPTION: NR216 Annual Report (for 2025)
PREPARED BY: Matthew S. Maederer, PE, Director of Public Works/Village Engineer
REPORT DATE: April 14, 2026
MANAGER'S REVIEW/COMMENTS:
No additional comments to this report.
See additional comments attached.
RECOMMENDATION: Review & Comment on the WPDE S Annual Report for the
Activities of 2025
EXPLANATION: The Village of Brown Deer submitted a joint application with the other
North Shore communities for a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(WPDES) Permit to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in accordance with
State Statutes and Chap ter NR216. The Village of Brown Deer in conjunction with the
City of Glendale, Villages of Bayside, Fox Point, River Hills, Shorewood, and Whitefish
Bay (referred to as the North Shore Group) was re -issued a Wisconsin Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WI -S061565-03 from the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources . Part I II, Subsection H . Annual Report of said
WPDES Permit requires the submittal of an annual report to the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources for its review to determine progress on the implementation of the
storm water management program and compliance with the conditions of the North Shore
Group WPDES Permit.
The minutes of the Village Board review are the Vil lage's proof of compliance with the
public review requirement for the permit and NR216.
Attachments (see link below due to file sizes):
• North Shore Group Permit (WPDES Permit No. WI-S061565-03)
• Village of Brown Deer’s Annual Report (for 2025)
WISCONSIN
DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE WISCONSIN
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
WPDES PERMIT NO. WI-S061565-04
In compliance with the provisions of Ch. 283 Wis. Stats., and Chs. NR 151 and 216, Wis. Adm.
Code, the North Shore Group Permittees:
Village of Bayside
Village of Brown Deer
Village of Fox Point
City of Glendale
Village of River 11116
Village of Shorewood
Village of Whitefish Bay
are permitted to discharge storm water from all portions of the
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM
owned or operated by the North Shore Group Permittees to waters of the state in the following
watersheds:
Milwaukee River
Lake Michigan
This pennit takes effect on the date of signature. This pennit to discharge expires at midnight, May 31,
2026. The Department is required to charge an annual pennit fee to owners and operators authorized to
discharge under this pennit in accordance with s. 283 .33(9), Wis. Stats., and s. NR 216.08, Wis. Adm.
Code.
State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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J~ennan Date Permit Signed
Water Resources Engineer
PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE: June 1, 2021 EXPIRATION DATE: May 31, 2026
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Table of Contents
Section Page
I. APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................................... 4
A. PERMITTED AREA ........................................................................................................ 4
B. AUTHORIZED DISCHARGES ...................................................................................... 4
C. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................. 4
D. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY ......................................................................................... 4
E. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS ................................................................................ 5
F. WETLANDS ...................................................................................................................... 5
G. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES ........................................................ 5
H. HISTORIC PROPERTY.................................................................................................. 5
I. IMPAIRED WATERBODIES ......................................................................................... 5
J. GENERAL STORM WATER DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS ................................... 6
K. EXCLUSIONS................................................................................................................... 6
II. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM .................................................................. 8
A. GROUP PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CONDITIONS ........................ 8
B. INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CONDITIONS .............................. 9
C. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION ................................................. 10
D. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION .................................. 10
E. CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUTION CONTROL ................................................. 13
F. POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ............................... 15
G. POLLUTION PREVENTION ....................................................................................... 17
1. Winter Road Management: ......................................................................................... 17
2. Nutrient Management: ................................................................................................ 17
3. Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning: .............................................................. 17
4. Management of Leaves and Grass Clippings: ............................................................ 18
5. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planning: ............................................................. 18
6. Internal Training and Education: ................................................................................ 19
H. STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT ......................................................... 19
I. STORM SEWER SYSTEM MAP ................................................................................. 19
J. AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................................. 20
K. ANNUAL REPORT ........................................................................................................ 20
L. REAPPLICATION FOR PERMIT COVERAGE ...................................................... 21
III. SPECIAL CONDITIONS...................................................................................................... 23
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A. TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLs): ....................................................... 23
B. INDIVIDUAL BENCHMARKS .................................................................................... 25
IV. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE...................................................................................... 28
A. ALL PERMITTEES: ...................................................................................................... 28
B. INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS: ...................................................................................... 29
V. STANDARD CONDITIONS ................................................................................................ 31
VI. DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 35
VII. TSS AND TP WASTELOAD ALLOCATIONS .................................................................. 39
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WPDES Permit No. WI-S061565-04
I. APPLICABILITY
A. PERMITTED AREA
This Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System ( WPDES) permit regulates municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4) discharges from the following municipalities:
• Village of Bayside
• Village of Brown Deer
• Village of Fox Point
• City of Glendale
• Village of River Hills
• Village of Shorewood
• Village of Whitefish Bay
In this permit these municipalities are referred to as the North Shore Group Permittees. This permit
covers all areas within the jurisdiction of the North Shore Group Permittees. This permit is issued
in accordance with chapter 283, Wis. Stats. and chs. NR 151 and NR 216, Wis. Adm. Code.
B. AUTHORIZED DISCHARGES
This permit authorizes storm water point source discharges from the MS4 to waters of the state in
the permitted area. This permit also authorizes the discharge of storm water co-mingled with flows
contributed by process wastewater, non- process wastewater, and storm water associated with
industrial activity, provided the discharges are regulated by other WPDES permits or are
discharges which are not considered illicit discharges pursuant to Section II. D. 1 of this permit.
C. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY
Each North Shore Group Permittee is responsible for:
1. Effectively prohibiting non- storm water discharges into the MS4 unless otherwise
permitted by Section I. B.
2. Reducing pollutants to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). Compliance with this
permit, completion of individual benchmarks, and implementation of the storm water
management program establishes this MEP requirement.
3. Completing the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements in Section III. A. and
the applicable municipality specific special requirements in Section III. B.
D. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
1. The North Shore Group Permittees may work together to comply with the provisions of
Section II. A. of this permit.
2. The North Shore Group Permittees’ implementation of one or more of the conditions of
this permit may incorporate cooperative efforts with other MS4 regulated pe rmittees or
efforts by other groups or organizations if the shared responsibility is approved by the
Department. The permittee may rely on another municipality or contract with another entity
to satisfy a condition of this permit if all of the following are met:
a) The other municipality or entity implements the required control measure or permit
requirements.
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b) A particular control measure, or component thereof, is at least as stringent as the
corresponding permit requirements.
c) The other municipality or entit y agrees to implement a control measure or permit
requirement on the permittee’s behalf. This shall be shown by formal written agreement,
signed by both parties’ authorized representatives. The agreement shall be explicit as to
which specific permit conditions are being covered by which municipality or other
entity. Copies of current agreements shall be submitted with the annual report or to the
Department upon request.
E. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
1. This permit specifies the conditions under which storm water may be discharged to waters
of the state for the purpose of achieving water quality standards contained in c hs. NR 102
through 105, NR 140, and NR 207, Wis. Adm. Code. During the permit term, compliance
with water quality standards will be addressed by adherence to the requirements of this
permit, implementation of storm water management programs and practices , and
modifications to practices when practices are determined not effective to achieve the
aforementioned goals and standards.
2. This permit does not authorize water discharges that the Department, prior to authorization
of coverage under this permit, determines will cause or have reasonable potential to cause
or contribute to an excursion above any applicable water quality standards. Where suc h
determinations have been made prior to authorization, the Department may authorize
coverage under this permit where the storm water management programs required under
this permit will include appropriate controls and implementation procedures designed to
bring the storm water discharge into compliance with water quality standards.
F. WETLANDS
The permittee’s MS4 discharge shall comply with the applicable wetland water quality standards
provisions in ch. NR 103, Wis. Adm. Code.
G. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES
The permittee’s MS4 discharge shall comply with the endangered and threatened resource
protection requirements of s. 29.604, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 27, Wis. Adm. Code.
H. HISTORIC PROPERTY
The permittee’s MS4 discharge may not affect any historic proper ty that is listed property, or on
the inventory or on the list of locally designated historic places under s. 44.45, Wis. Stats., unless
the Department determines that the MS4 discharge will not have an adverse effect on any historic
property pursuant to s. 44.40(3), Wis. Stats.
I. IMPAIRED WATERBODIES
The requirements of this section apply to receiving waters listed as impaired on the 303(d) list
without established TMDL wasteload allocations to which the permittee discharges. The permittee
shall:
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1. Review the applicable pollutants of concern on the 2020 303(d) list, or the most recent
United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) approved list that are relevant to
the permittee’s MS4 discharge and determine whether any part of its MS4 discharges to a
listed impaired waterbody. Review shall occur within 12 months each time the 303(d) list
is revised.
2. Include a written section in their storm water management program that discusses the
management practices and control measures it will implement as part of its program to
reduce, with the goal of eliminating, the discharge of each pollutant of concern that
contributes to the impairment of th e waterbody. This section of the permittee’s program
shall specifically identify control measures and practices that will collectively be used to
eliminate the MS4’s discharge of pollutant(s) of concern that contribute to the impairment
of the waterbody and explain why these control measures and practices were chosen as
opposed to other alternatives. Pollutant(s) of concern means a pollutant that is causing
impairment of a waterbody.
Note: The Department maintains a searchable database of impaired waterways. This
publicly accessible database is available at http://dnr.wi.gov/water/impairedSearch.aspx
.
3. After a permittee’s start date of coverage under this permit, the permittee may not establish
a new MS4 discharge of a pollutant of concer n to an impaired waterbody or increase the
discharge of a pollutant of concern to an impaired waterbody unless the new or increased
discharge causes the receiving water to meet applicable water quality standards, or the new
discharge is consistent with an EPA approved TMDL.
J. GENERAL STORM WATER DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS
In accordance with s. NR 102.04, Wis. Adm. Code, the North Shore Group Permittees shall control
storm water discharges so that all surface waters including the mixing zone meet the following
conditions at all times and under all flow and water level conditions:
1. Substances that will cause objectionable deposits on the shore or in the be d of a body of
water, shall not be present in such amounts as to interfere with public rights in waters of
the state.
2. Floating or submerged debris, oil, scum or other material shall not be present in such
amounts as to interfere with public rights in waters of the state.
3. Materials producing color, odor, taste or unsightliness shall not be present in such amounts
as to interfere with public rights in waters of the state.
4. Substances in concentrations or combinations which are toxic or harmful to humans sha ll
not be present in amounts found to be of public health significance, nor shall substances be
present in amounts which are acutely harmful to animal, plant or aquatic life.
K. EXCLUSIONS
The following are excluded from coverage under this permit:
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1. Combined Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Systems:
Discharges of water from a wastewater treatment facility, sanitary sewer or a combined
sewer system conveying both sanitary and storm water. These discharges are regulated
under s. 283.31, Wis. Stats, and require a separate individual permit.
2. Agricultural Facilities and Practices:
Discharges from “agricultural facilities” and “agricultural practices”. “Agricultural
facility" means a structure associated with an agricultural practice. “Agricultural practice"
means beekeeping; commercial feedlots; dairying; egg production; floriculture; fish or fur
farming; grazing; livestock raising; orchards; poultry raising; raising of grain, grass, mint
and seed crops; raising of fruits, nuts and berries; sod farming; placing land in federal
programs in return for payments in kind; owning land, at least 35 acres of which is enrolled
in the conservation reserve program under 16 USC 3831 to 3836; and vegetable raising.
3. Other Excluded Discharges:
Storm water discharges from industrial operations or land disturbing construction activities
that require separate coverage under a WPDES permit pursuant to subchs. II or III of ch.
NR 216, Wis. Adm. Code. For example, while storm water from industrial or construction
activity may discharge from an MS4, this permit does not satisfy the need to obtain any
other permits for those discharges. This exclusion does not apply to each permittee’s
responsibility to regulate construction sites within its jurisdiction in accordance with
Sections II. E. and F. of this permit.
4. Indian Country:
Storm water discharges within Indian Country. The federal Clean Water Act requires that
owners and operators of storm water discharges within Indian Country to obtain permit
coverage directly from the EPA.
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II. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The permittee shall have a written storm water management program (SWMP) that describes in
detail how the permittee intends to comply with the permit requirements for each minimum control
measure. Unless otherwise specified, t he permittee shall submit written program documents no
later than June 1, 2023 and shall begin implementing any updates to its storm water management
programs no later than June 1, 2023.
A. GROUP PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CONDITIONS
The North Shore Group Permittees shall implement a written public education and outreach
program to increase the awareness of how the combined actions of human behavior influence
storm water pollution and its effects on the environment. The public education and outreach
program may incorporate cooperative efforts with other entities not regulated by this p ermit
provided a mechanism is developed and implemented to track the results of these cooperative
efforts and reported annually.
The North Shore Group Permittees intend to collaborate and satisfy these conditions collectively.
This does not prohibit the North Shore Group Permittees from continuing to develop and
implement unique programs within their respective jurisdictional municipal boundaries.
The program shall:
1. For each topic in Table 1 , identify targeted pollutants of concern, the targeted audienc e,
delivery mechanism and the entity responsible for implementation.
2. Address all topics at least once during the permit term with a minimum of 3 topics being
addressed, either collectively or individually, each year. Topics may be repeated as necessary.
3. Address the topics in Table 1 below:
Table 1: Public Education and Outreach Topics
# Topic Area Description
1 Illicit Discharge Detection
and Elimination
Promote detection and elimination of illicit discharges
and water quality impacts associated with such
discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems.
2 Household Hazardous Waste
Disposal/Pet Waste
Management/Vehicle
Washing
Inform and educate the public about the proper
management of materials that may cause storm water
pollution from sources including automobiles, pet waste,
household hazardous waste and household practices.
3 Yard Waste
Management/Pesticide and
Fertilizer Application
Promote beneficial onsite reuse of leaves and grass
clippings and proper use of lawn and garden fertilizers
and pesticides.
4 Stream and Shoreline
Management
Promote the management of streambanks and shorelines
by riparian landowners to minimize erosion and restore
and enhance the ecological value of waterways.
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5 Residential Infiltration Promote infiltration of residential storm water runoff
from rooftop downspouts, driveways and sidewalks
through implementation of green infrastructure best
management practices (BMPs) such as rain barrels, rain
gardens, and permeable pavements.
6 Construction Sites and Post-
Construction Storm Water
Management
Inform and educate those responsible for the design,
installation, and maintenance of construction site erosion
control practices and storm water management facilities
on how to design, install and maintain the practices.
7 Pollution Prevention Storm water runoff from commercial properties and,
where appropriate, educate specific businesses such as
lawn care companies, golf courses, carwashes, and
restaurants on storm water pollution prevention planning
to reduce pollutant sources.
8 Green Infrastructure/Low
Impact Development
Promote environmentally sensitive land development
designs by developers and designers, including green
infrastructure and low impact development.
9 Snow and Ice Control Promote BMPs for snow and ice removal and inform
specific audiences such as snow removal/deicing
companies, private residences, industrial and commercial
facilities, and residents about resources that provide
further information on methods of reducing application
of chemical deicers while maintaining public safety.
B. INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CONDITIONS
Each MS4, must implement an education and outreach program designed to achieve measurable
goals based upon target audiences, specific storm water quality issues in the community, or
identified pollutants of concern. The permittee must:
1. Evaluate the Storm Water Education Needs of their individual community by November
30, 2022. The permittee shall:
a) Conduct a survey or use other appropriate methods to identify their education needs.
b) Submit a list of prioritized storm water education nee ds for their community including
the methods and rationale used for prioritization.
2. Complete Targeted Education. The permittee shall:
a) By November 30, 2024, provide education and outreach within the MS4 boundary for
at least one prioritized education topic identified in Section II. B. 1.
b) Develop metrics that will be used for measuring progress after the education event has
been held.
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c) Submit as part of the permit application (due November 30, 2025 ), a summary of the
results of the education efforts and planned targeted education for the next permit term.
C. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
The permittee shall implement a public involvement and participation program that provides
opportunities for the public to effectively participate in the development, implementation, and
modification of the permittee’s storm water management program. The approach must include
provisions for receiving and considering public comments on the following permit activities:
annual reports, SWMP revisions, adoption of storm water related ordinances, and TMDL pollutant
load reduction benchmark development. The permittee shall also identify delivery mechanism and
target participants associated with each permit activity. Delivery mechanisms may include public
workshop, presentation of storm water information, government event (public hearing, council
meeting, etc.), citizen committee meeting, or website.
D. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
Each municipality shall continue to implement a program to detect, remov e, and eliminate illicit
connections and discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system. The program must
include:
1. Ordinance: An ordinance or other regulatory mechanism, at a minimum, to:
a) Prohibit illicit discharge, spilling or dumping of non-storm water substances or material
into the permittee’s MS4 or waters of the state.
b) Identify non-storm water discharges or flows that are not considered illicit discharges.
Non-storm water discharges that are not considered illicit discharges including water
line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, uncontaminated groundwater
infiltration, uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water
sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, lawn
watering, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands,
firefighting, and discharges authorized under a WPDES permit unless identified by the
permittee as significant source of pollutants to waters of the state.
c) Establish inspection and enforcement authority.
d) The ordinance shall be updated no later than December 31, 2021. If after December 31,
2021, the permittee becomes aware the ordinance is out of date, the permittee shall
update the ordinance within 3 months.
Note: Chapter NR 815, Wis. Adm. Code, regulates injection wells including storm water
injection wells. Construction or use of a well to dispose of storm water directly into
groundwater is prohibited under s. NR 815.11(5), Wis. Adm. Code.
2. Dry Weather Outfall Screening : A written IDDE field screening procedure. At a
minimum, the procedure must include:
a) The name, title, and phone number of the individual(s) responsible for field screening
activities.
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b) Field screening during dry weather periods (72 hours after measurable rainfall) at the
MS4 outfalls.
(1) Location. Screening locations shall be selected by the following criteria:
(a) All major outfalls which showed no indication of illicit discharges during th e
previous permit term. Annually, at least 20 percent of such major outfalls shall be
screened, on a rolling basis , such that at the end of the permit term all major
outfalls which showed no indication of illicit discharges during the previous
permit term have been screened.
(b) All major outfalls which showed evidence of illicit discharges or exceeded a
parameter action level during the last two samplings under the preceding permit
term shall be evaluated at a minimum one time per year.
(c) All other outfalls re gardless of size, which have been identified as a priority
screening location. Each permittee shall develop a prioritization structure begin
inspecting priority outfalls by June 1, 2022. At least 20 percent of such priority
outfalls shall be screened annually.
Note: The Menomonee Group Permittees developed the Human Illicit Discharge
Potential methodology to prioritize non- major outfall screening. North Shore
Permittees can use this methodology or develop their own system for prioritization.
The prioritization of non -major outfalls should be periodically updated based upon
the results of field screening.
(2) Visual Observation. A narrative description of visual observations including color,
odor, turbidity, oil sheen or surface scum, trash, flow rate, condition of conveyance
system or outfall, and any other relevant observations regarding the potential
presence of non-storm water discharges or illicit dumping shall be completed for
each outfall visited.
(3) Field Analysis. If flow is observed, a field analysis must be conducted to determine
the cause of the dry weather flow. The field analysis shall include sampling for pH,
total chlorine, total copper, total phenol, and detergents unless the permittee elects
to use alternative indicator parameters such as ammonia, potassium, and fluoride.
Other alternative indicator parameters may be authorized by the Department in
writing. Where appropriate, pollutant parameter action levels identified by the
permittee must be considered. Field analysis procedures shall describe when other
investigation methods such as dye testing or televising will be used.
(a) The Permittee may propose alternative field analysis procedures for review
and approval. The permittee shall follow the field analysis procedures identified
in subsection (3) unless alternative procedures are approved in writing by the
Department.
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(4) Pollutant parameter action levels that will be used as part of the field screening and
analysis under Section II. D. 2. b) (3). The action levels will identify concentrations
for identified pollutants that, if exceeded, will require further investigation, which
may include laboratory analysis, to identify the source the illicit discharge.
(5) Laboratory Analysis. If general observations and field screening indicate the
presence of a suspected illicit discharge and the source or cause of the illicit
discharge cannot be determined through other investigatory methods, the permittee
shall collect a water quality sample for laboratory analysis for ongoing discharges.
The water quality sample must be analyzed for pollutant parameters or identifiers
which will aid in the determination of the sources of the illicit discharge.
c) Documentation. Visual observation and field screening results shall be recorded for
each outfall and kept for 5 years. A summary of results shall be included with the annual
report.
3. Investigation and Elimination Procedures. The permittee shall have written procedures
for investigating and responding to known or suspected illicit discharges. Procedures must
be developed for all of the following:
a) The name, title, and phone number of the individual(s) responsible for responding to
reports of illicit discharges and spills.
b) Immediately investigating portions of the municipal separate storm sewer system that,
based on the results of visual observation, field screening, laboratory analysis, or other
relevant information, such as a complaint or referral, indicates a reasonable potential
for containing illicit discharges.
c) Responding to spills that discharge into and/or from the MS4 including tracking the
source of the spill if unknown.
d) Preventing and containing spills that may discharge into or are already within the MS4.
e) Immediately notifying the Department in accordance with ch. NR 706, Wis. Adm. Code,
if the permittee identifies a spill or release of a hazardous substance, which resu lts in
the discharge of pollutants into waters of the state. The Department shall be notified via
the 24-hour toll free spill hotline at 1-800-943-0003. The permittee shall cooperate with
Department in efforts to investigate and prevent such discharges from polluting waters
of the state.
f) Elimination of the illicit discharge as soon as practicable.
(1) Once the source of an illicit discharge is determined, the permittee must take
appropriate action to seek to eliminate the illicit discharges within 30 days. This
includes an initial evaluation of the feasibility to eliminate the discharge within 30
days. The permittee shall contact the Department if the illicit discharge cannot be
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eliminated in the 30-day time period.
(2) If the permittee determines the elimination of the illicit discharge will take more
than 30 days due to technical, logistical or other reasonable issues, the permittee
must develop and implement an illicit discharge elimination plan to remove the
illicit discharge in an expeditious manner. The elimination plan must be submitted
to the Department within 45 days of determining the source of an illicit discharge.
In lieu of developing and implementing an individual elimination plan for common
types of illicit discharges, the permittee may document and implement response
procedures, a response plan, or similar document. The action plan, response
procedures, response plan or similar document must include a timeframe for
elimination of the illicit discharge as soon as practicable.
g) Elimination of any leakage or discharge from sanitary conveyance systems into the
MS4 as required in s. NR 216.07 (3) (h), Wis. Adm. Code.
h) Providing the Department with advance notice of the time and location of dye testing
within a MS4.
i) Notification of adjacent municipality. In the case of an illicit discharge that originates
from the municipality’s permitted area and discharges directly to a storm sewer system
or property under the jurisdiction the adjacent municipality, the first municipality shall
notify the affected municipality within one working day.
j) Documentation. The permittee shall maintain a system for documenting complaints,
referrals, and any actions taken to investigate or eliminate an illicit discharge. A
summary of illicit discharge activities for each year shall be included in the annual
report.
4. Enforcement Response. Include documentation in an enforcement response plan or
similar document, by May 31, 2023, a description of the enforcement response procedures
the permittee implements when an illicit discharge investigation identifies a responsible
party.
5. Training: All staff responsible for implementation of the IDDE program shall receive
training at least once per permit term. This includes office staff, field staff, and emergency
response staff.
E. CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUTION CONTROL
The permittee shall continue to implement and enforce a written program that establishes
measurable goals and reduces the discharge of sediment and construction materials from
construction sites. The permittee through implementation of this program shall:
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1. Maintain and enforce the municipal ordinance regarding construction site storm water
discharges on all sites, including municipal projects. The municipal ordinance must include
the following items:
a) Performance standards equivalent to, or more restrictive than, those under ss. NR 151.11
and 151.23, Wis. Adm Code.
b) Sanctions to ensure compliance to the extent authorized by law.
c) Requirements for construction site operators to manage waste such as discarded
building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the
construction site so to reduce adverse impacts to waters of the state.
d) The ordinance shall be updated no later than December 31, 2021. If after December 31,
2021, the permittee becomes aware the ordinance is o ut of date, the permittee shall
update the ordinance within 3 months.
2. Implement procedures for conducting plan reviews to ensure site planning considers
potential water quality impacts. Erosion and sediment control best management practices
must comply with design, installation, and maintenance standards that meet or exceed the
Department’s technical standards or permittee’s ordinance.
3. Inspection Procedures:
a) Each Permittee shall develop and implement procedures for completing construction
inspections. T he procedure shall specify inspection frequencies and prioritize
inspections considering the nature of construction activity, topography, the
characteristics of soil, and receiving water quality. Prior to development of individual
inspection prioritization and frequencies, the permittee shall Conduct erosion control
inspections at sites with one acre or more of land disturbance within the permittee’s
jurisdiction in accordance with Table 2.
Table 2: Construction Site Inspection Frequency
Site Inspection Frequency
(1) All sites
with one or
mor acres of
disturbance
• New projects shall be inspected within the first two weeks of
commencement of land disturbing activity
• All active sites shall be inspected at least once every 45 days
• All inactive sites shall be inspected at least once every 60 days
(2) Follow
up inspection
• Follow up inspections are required within 7 days of any sediment
discharge or inadequate control measure, unless corrections were
made and observed by the inspector during initial inspection or
corrections were verified via photographs submitted to the
inspector
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(3) Final
inspection
• Confirm that all graded areas have reached final stabilization and
that all temporary control measures are removed, and permanent
storm water management BMPs are installed as designed
4. Maintain records of site inspections, including any follow up necessary on sites out of
compliance with their site -specific erosion control plans, as identified in the permittee’s
program.
5. Enforce erosion and sediment control plan requirements for landowners of construction
sites equivalent to those contained in s. NR 216.46, Wis. Adm. Code, including municipal
projects applicable under the permittee’s ordinance.
6. Enforce permit coverage termination requirement s for landowners of construction sites
equivalent to those contained in s. NR 216.55, Wis. Adm. Code , including removal of all
temporary erosion and sediment control best management practices and complete site
restoration with perennial vegetative cover.
7. Maintain an enforcement response plan or similar document describing the enforcement
procedures the permittee will follow when addressing issues at construction sites. The
enforcement procedures must ensure construction activities are in compliance with the
ordinances.
8. Implement procedures for responding to information submitted by the public, including
complaints.
F. POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
Each municipality shall continue to implement and enforce a written program that establishes
measurable goals and to control the quantity and quality of discharges from areas of new
development and redevelopment, after construction is completed. The program shall include:
1. An ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to regulate post -construction storm water
discharges from new development and redevelopment. At a minimum, the ordinance or
other regulatory mechanism shall establish or include:
a) Applicability and jurisdiction that shall apply to new development and redevelopment
projects with one acre or more of land disturbance, and sites of less than one acre if they
are part of a larger common plan of development or sale within the jurisdiction of the
permittee.
b) Design criteria, standards and specifications equivalent to the technical standards
approved by the Department. The Department approved technical standards are
available at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stormwater/standards/index.html
.
c) Post-construction performance standards equivalent to, or more restrictive than, those
in ss. NR 151.121 through 151.125, Wis. Adm. Code.
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d) Storm water management plan requirements for landowners of construc tion sites
equivalent to those contained in s. NR 216.47, Wis. Adm. Code.
e) Permitting requirements, procedures, and fees.
f) Long-term maintenance requirements for landowners and other persons responsible for
long- term maintenance of post -construction storm water control measures, including
requirement for routine inspection and maintenance of privately- owned post -
construction storm water control measures that discharge into the MS4 to maintain their
pollutant removal operating efficiency.
e) Inspection and enforcement authority.
f) The ordinance shall be updated no later than December 31, 2021. If after December 31,
2021, the permittee becomes aware the ordinance is out of date, the permittee shall
update the ordinance within 3 months.
2. Written procedures for post-construction site plan review which incorporate consideration
of potential water quality impacts, including source water protection areas where
applicable. Post-construction reviews must be conducted for all construction sites with one
or more acres of land disturbance.
3. A system for tracking and completing long -term maintenance, inspections, and
enforcement of all post-construction BMPs, public and private. This system shall include:
a) An inventory of all municipally owned or operated BMPs which includes:
(1) BMP, name, location, BMP type, and year constructed.
(2) Record drawing.
(3) An operation and maintenance plan with inspection procedures and schedule.
(4) Written documentation of the municipalities’ ability to use a privately-owned BMP
to meet a water quality requirement of this permit.
b) Written procedures that will be used by the permittee through its ordinance jurisdiction,
approval process, and authority, to track and enforce the long- term maintenance of
storm water management facilities implemented to meet the post -construction
performance standards in Section II F. 1. c).
c) Long-term maintenance inspections at least once per permit term.
d) Inspection documentation.
e) A description of the inspection and enforcement response procedures the permittee will
follow when addressing project compliance issues with the enforceable post -
construction storm water management performance standards.
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4. Green Infrastructure Barrier Removal . Each permittee shall review design, construction,
landscaping and other related ordinances to identify and remove barriers to implementation
of green infrastructure projects within the MS4. Barriers shall be removed through adopted
ordinance revisions by May 31, 2023. If barriers are identified after May 31, 2023, t he
barriers shall be removed within 18 months of barrier identification.
G. POLLUTION PREVENTION
Each municipality shall develop and implement a written pollution prevention program that
establishes measurable goals for pollution prevention. The program shall include:
1. Winter Road Management:
a) Road salt or other deicer shall not be applied in quantities larger than required to
maintain public safety. The permittee shall develop and implement a written salt
application or salt reduction strategy to minimize over ap plication of deicers. The
strategy shall include a description of the temperature, precipitation event, and road
conditions, and other factors which warrant different management techniques. The plan
will also include a description of the equipment and products used for road management.
b) All salt application equipment shall be calibrated annually beginning November 2021.
Calibration methods shall be documented in the salt application strategy or similar
document and calibration records kept for 5 years.
c) Training on the salt strategy shall be provided at a frequency no less than every other
year.
d) The quantity of salt and other deicing products shall be tracked on a monthly basis and
reported on the annual report.
2. Nutrient Management:
The application of turf and garden fertilizers on five acres or more of municipally
controlled properties shall be done in accordance with a site- specific nutrient application
schedule based on appropriate soil tests. The nutrient application schedule shall be
designed to maintain the optimal health of the turf or garden vegetation. All properties
subject to this section shall be identified on an MS4 map.
3. Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning:
a) If street sweeping or catch basin cleaning is utilized to meet a water quality requirement
under this permit, sweeping and catch basin shall continue at the frequency specified in
the SWMP. The number of lane miles swept, number of catch basins cleaned, and the
weight in tons of the material collected shall be tracked and included in the Annual
Report.
b) Material collected through street sweeping and catch basin cleaning shall be han dled
and stored in a manner that prevents contamination of storm water runoff and shall be
disposed of or beneficially reused in accordance with applicable solid and hazardous
waste statutes and administrative codes. Non-storm water discharges to waters of the
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state associated with dewatering and drying material collected under subsection a) of
this section are not authorized by this permit.
Note: Information on managing waste and materials is available on the
Department’s Internet site at: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Waste/ . Information on
WPDES permits for non -storm water discharges is available on the Department’s
Internet site at: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wastewater/
4. Management of Leaves and Grass Clippings:
If the permittee provides leave and grass clipping collection, the program shall include the
following:
a) A description of the leaf collection program, including pick- up methodology and
equipment used, timing of associated street cleaning, standard operating procedures,
schedule and frequency, and instructions for residents and property owners.
b) Identification of leave disposal locations.
c) An estimate of the weight in tons of material collected annually and a description of
how the weight is estimated.
d) By May 31, 2024, a description of the BMPs which the permittee employs or will
employ to its leaf collection program that reduce nutrient loading to the receiving
waters. The permittee shall consider source, transport and discharge location when
considering BMPs for the leaf collection program.
5. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planning:
All municipal garages, municipal storage areas, and other public works related municipal
facilities shall have a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPPs shall:
a) Be developed and implemented by December 31, 2021 for sites without a SWPPP.
b) Include the information under s. NR 216.27 (3), Wis. Adm. Code, minus the monitoring
requirements under s. NR 216.27 (3) (l), Wis. Adm. Code.
Note: The SWPPP requirements can be located here:
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/nr/200/216/II/27
.
c) Conduct and document quarterly visual inspections of the property and annual facility
compliance inspections.
d) Describe spill prevention and response for each facility.
e) Contain procedures for annual training of municipal staff on implementation of the
SWPPP.
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6. Internal Training and Education:
The permittee shall pr ovide education for appropriate municipal and other personnel
involved in implementing the ir community’s pollution prevention programs.
Documentation shall be maintained of the date, the names of each person attending, and
the content of the training.
H. STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Each municipality shall develop and implement a municipal storm water management program
that controls the discharge of total suspended solids from the MS4 system to waters of the state.
1. The storm water management program shall achieve compliance with the developed urban
area performance standards of s. NR 151.13(2), Wis. Adm. Code, for those areas of the
municipality that were not subject to the post-construction performance standards of s. NR
151.12 or 151.24, Wis. Adm. Code. (Note: projects prior to Oct. 1, 2004).
2. The permittee shall ensure continued operation and maintenance of all best management
practices implemented on or before July 1, 2011 to achieve a total suspended solids
reduction of more than 20 percent as compared to no controls.
I. STORM SEWER SYSTEM MAP
Each municipality shall maintain a municipal separate storm sewer system map. The municipal
storm sewer system map shall include:
1. Identification of waters of the state, water shed boundaries, name and classification of
receiving waters, and identification of whether the receiving water is listed as an impaired
water under s. 303 (d) of the Clean Water Act.
2. Identification of all known municipal storm sewer system outfalls discharging to waters of
the state or other municipal separate storm sewer systems, stormwater drainage basin
boundaries for each MS4 outfall, and municipal separate storm sewer conveyance systems
with flow direction . Major outfalls shall be categorized and pr iority outfalls for illicit
discharge detection and elimination shall be identified. Other major municipal,
government, or privately -owned storm water conveyance systems lying within, but not
owned by the permittee, shall also be identified.
3. A boundary defining the municipal border and the storm water planning area.
4. The location of any known discharge to the municipal separate storm sewer system that
has been issued a WPDES permit by the Department.
5. Location of municipally owned or operated structural s torm water controls including
detention basins, infiltration basins, and manufactured treatment devices. If the permittee
will be taking credit for pollutant removal from privately -owned facilities, they must be
identified.
6. Identification of publicly owned parks, recreational areas and other open lands.
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7. Location of municipal garages and other public works facilities.
8. Identification of streets.
9. Identification of other potential sources of pollution.
J. AMENDMENTS
The permittee shall amend a program required under this permit as soon as possible if the
permittee becomes aware that it does not meet a requirement of this permit. The permittee shall
amend its program if notified by the Department that a program or procedure is insufficient or
ineffective in meeting a requirement of this permit. The Department notice to the permittee may
include a deadline for amending and implementing the amendment.
K. ANNUAL REPORT
The Permittee shall submit an annual report by March 31
st of the following year for each
calendar year unless the Department authorizes biannual reporting to be submitted the 2nd and
4th year of the permit term pursuant to s. NR 216.07(8) Wis. Adm. Code. The municipal
governing body, interest groups and the general public shall be provided opportunity to review
and comment on the annual report. The annual report shall include:
1. An evaluation of program compliance, the appropriateness of identified BMPs, and
progress towards achieving identified measurable goals. Any program changes made as a
result of this evaluation shall be identified and described in the annual report. For any
identified deficiencies towards achieving the requirements under S ection II of this permit
or lack of progress towards meeting a measurable goal, the permittee shall initiate program
changes to improve their effectiveness.
2. Updated storm sewer system maps, where necessary, to identify any new outfalls, structural
controls, or other noteworthy changes.
3. An IDDE report that includes:
a) A summary of screening results from outfalls evaluated under Section II D.2.
b) Identified Illicit Discharges: A summary of each identified illicit discharge and
follow up actions.
c) Spills: A summary of all spills including location, material, quantity, and follow up
actions.
4. A summary describing:
a) The number and nature of construction and post -construction inspections and
enforcement actions conducted to ensure compliance with the required ordinances.
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b) Street sweeping frequency and the amount collected.
c) Catch basin cleaning frequency and the amount collected.
d) All SWPPP inspections.
e) Pollutant loading removal rates and status of meeting performance standards.
5. A fiscal analysis which includes the annual expenditures and budget for the reporting year,
and the proposed budget for the next year.
6. Identification of any known water quality improvements or degradation in the receiving
water to which the permittee’s MS4 discharges as required in Section I I. 2. Where
degradation is identified, identify why and what actions a re being taken to improve the
water quality of the receiving water.
7. A duly authorized representative of the permittee shall sign and certify the annual report
and include a statement or resolution that the permittee’s governing body or delegated
representatives have reviewed or been apprised of the content of the annual report.
8. The annual report and other required reports, and permit compliance documents shall be
submitted electronically through the Department’s electronic reporting system.
Note: The Department’s electronic reporting system is Internet -based and available at:
https://dnr.wi.gov/permits/water/. Municipal storm water permit eReporting information and user
support tools can be found at: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stormwater/municipal/eReporting.html
L. REAPPLICATION FOR PERMIT COVERAGE
To remain covered after the expiration date of this permit, pursuant to s. NR 216.09, Wis. Adm.
Code, the permittee shall submit an application package to the Department by November 30,
2025 for continued coverage under a reissued version of this permit. The application package
shall include:
1. For each storm water management pro gram, the proposed program modifications and
measurable goals for the next permit term. This includes specific actions and activities or
structural BMPs and expected dates of implementation.
2. An assessment of the proposed storm water management program’s adequacy to reduce
pollutants to the MEP. The assessment must include:
a) Explanation and rationale on how implementation of the programs provides the highest
level of performance that is achievable during the next permit term considering other
environmental problems , technical capability, current technology, and available
resources.
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b) Estimate the additional pollution reduction and water quality benefits from the proposed
action. This includes proposed BMPs for pollutants causing impairments not included
in a TMDL.
3. A fiscal evaluation summarizing program expenditures for the current permit cycle and
projected program allocations for the next permit cycle.
4. An updated estimate of annual storm water pollutant loads for TSS and TP. A description
of how the pollutant loads were calculated shall be provided.
5. The established TMDL pollutant load reduction benchmarks, as required by Section III. A.
3.
6. The proposed fecal coliform reduction benchmarks for the next permit term, as discussed
in Section III. A. 4.
7. Updated MS4 maps showing service boundary of the MS4, projected changes in land use
and future growth, and industrial WPDES permittees which discharge to the MS4.
8. A summary of the results from the individual education efforts in Permit Section II. B. 2
and the planned education efforts for the next permit term.
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III. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLs):
The Requirements of this section apply to discharges covered under the “Total Maximum Daily
Loads for Total Phosphorus, Total Suspended Solids, and Fecal Coliform Milwaukee River
Basin, Wisconsin” as approved by USEPA on March 9, 2018. The Permittee shall complete the
following:
1. TMDL POLLUTANT LOAD REDUCTION EVALUATION FOR TSS AND TP:
The progress towards reducing TMDL pollutant loads shall be evaluated by the Permittee
through modeling analysis , or through substantially similar or equivalent methods as
approved by the Department. The results of the pollutant reduction evaluation shall be
described in a report and submitted to the Department by May 31, 2024. The report must
contain the following items:
a) A map that identifies:
(1) The TMDL reachshed boundaries within the municipal boundary.
(2) The MS4 drainage boundaries within each TMDL reachshed.
(3) Identification of areas within the municipal boundary the permittee believes should
be excluded from its analysis to show progress towards reducing TMDL pollutant
loads.
(4) Structural BMPs and associated drainage area for each BMP used for pollutant
reduction.
b) The associated area, in acres, for each of the lands identified in Section III. A.1. a (1)
through (4).
c) An explanation for why the area identified in Section III. A.1.a (3) are to be excluded
from analysis.
d) The methodology and rationale used to evaluate progress towards reducing TMDL
pollutant loads.
e) For each reachshed, an estimate of the current pollutant loading without considering
implementation of BMPs and an estimate of the current pollutant loadings considering
BMP implementation. The difference between these two estimates is the existing load
reduction. For p rivately owned BMPs, the permittee must have a maintenance
agreement to count the load reduction.
f) A comparison of the applicable TMDL WLA for each reachshed to the estimated
pollutant loading with and without BMPs. The applicable TMDL reachshed reductions
from the no controls condition are identified in Section VII.
g) For each structural BMP, a tabular summary which identifies the type of BMP, area
treated in acres, pollutant loading reduction efficiency, and documentation of the
maintenance agreement for any private BMP.
h) A description of the effectiveness of non- structural BMPs, if applicable, and the
rationale for the selected approach.
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i) A narrative summarizing progress towards the applicable TMDL WLAs, and if
applicable, existing TMDL benchmarks.
j) If the pe rmittee estimates that the TMDL WLAs are achieved with existing BMP
implementation, the permittee must provide a statement supporting this conclusion.
2. WLA ATTAINMENT ANALYSIS:
The permittee shall complete an assessment of TSS and TP WLA attainment, includ ing
identifying information related to the type and extent of BMPs necessary to achieve the
pollutant load reductions in the Milwaukee River Basin TMDL and the financial costs and
other resources that may be associated with the implementation, operation and maintenance
of BMPs. The results of the assessment must be submitted to the Department by November
30, 2024. The attainment analysis shall also include:
a) A review of local development and redevelopment standards. This review shall evaluate
historical development and redevelopment rates and the potential pollutant load
reduction achieved in future years if more stringent pollutant reductions standards are
adopted.
3. ESTABLISHMENT OF WLA BENCHMARKS FOR TSS AND TP
A TMDL pollutant reduction benchmark must be developed for TSS and TP where existing
BMP implementation is not achieving the WLA. U pdated pollutant benchmarks must be
submitted by November 30, 2025. The submittal must include:
a) The pollutant load reduction benchmark proposed to achieve additional progress
towards the TMDL WLA during the next permit term (2026-2031).
b) An explanation of the relationship between the TMDL WLA and the TMDL benchmark
for each TMDL pollutant.
c) A description of how SWMP implementation contributes to the overall reduction of the
TMDL pollutants during the next permit term.
d) Identification of additional BMPs or modified BMPs that will result in further
reductions in the discharge of the applicable TMDL pollutants, including the rationale
for proposing the BMPs.
e) An estimate of current pollutant loading that reflect implementation of the current BMPs
and the BMPs proposed to be implemented during the next permit term.
4. FECAL COLIFORM REDUCTION EFFORTS:
a) Each permittee shall develop an action benchmark for bacteria for their Illicit Discharge
Screening program as described in Section II. D. 2. b) 4 by June 1, 2022.
b) Fecal Coliform Inventory: By May 31, 2024, the permittee shall develop and submit to
the Department an inventory of fecal coliform sources and a map indicating the
locations of the potential sources of fecal coliform entering the MS4. The inventory
shall be in tabular format and include a label code, location, description, and ownership
of the source. The map shall identify the location of the sources by label code. The
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inventory shall consider flow variation in its identification of sources. The inventory
and map shall include the following sources:
(1) Known or suspected leaking or failing septic systems
(2) Sanitary sewer overflow locations
(3) Livestock and domesticated animals housed or raised within the MS4 permitted
area and discharging into the MS4, but not including household pets
(4) Zoos, kennels, animal breeders, pet stores, and dog training facilities
(5) Waste hauling, storage, and transfer facilities
(6) Areas that attract congregations of nuisance urban birds and wildlife
(7) Known or suspected properties with inadequate food or organic waste handling or
storage
(8) Composting sites or facilities
(9) Known or suspected areas with improper human sanitation use
(10) Any other source that the permittee identifies as discharging to the MS4
c) By November 30, 2025, the permittee shall develop and submit to the Department a
fecal coliform source elimination plan. The plan shall include:
(1) Prioritization of source removal with and explanation of the prioritization criteria.
Prioritization criteria shall include, at a minimum, fecal coliform source, exposure
risk, ease of removal, and cost.
(2) A description of the type and extent BMPs to be employed to address each source.
(3) A cost estimate of BMP implementation, operation, and maintenance.
(4) A schedule for implementation of the bacteria elimination plan that reflects
expeditious reduction with specific actions or benchmarks identified to be
implemented during the next permit term.
(5) BMPs identified may be structural, non- structural, targeted outreach, new or
revised ordinances, new design criteria, or new plan review considerations, but the
plan shall include rationale for using each BMP, the reasons selection of each BMP,
and the expected result of BMP implementation.
B. INDIVIDUAL BENCHMARKS
The following requirements represent specific actions each permittee must complete. The
requirements build upon the existing pollutant reductions and move the permittees towards
achieving future load reduction goals. The requirements are individual in nature because each
MS4 has its own pollutant reduction goals and associated plans for achieving the reductions.
The permittee shall achieve the following benchmarks applicable to their MS4. All benchmarks
shall be completed by the end of the permit term unless specified sooner.
1. The Village of Bayside shall:
a) Conduct outfall investigation and condition assessment on all outfalls in the Village.
Incorporate findings into the stormwater capital improvement plan by December 31,
2022.
b) Complete Phase II of the Fairy Chasm Road stormwater ditch management project.
c) Expand existing adopt a tree program to include private property owners
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2. The Village of Brown Deer shall:
a) Complete one streambank stabilization project.
b) Install one stormwater quality management facility during the permit term.
c) Form a new partnership with a private entity to develop a new stormwater quality.
management facility within the Village.
e) Assess the potential for a pilot program for monitoring creek health within Village
limits.
f) Develop Partnership with Sweetwater and UWM School of Freshwater Sciences for
private GI annual inspections/reporting.
3. The Village of Fox Point shall:
a) Implement two green infrastructure projects.
b) Explore opportunities to trade water quality credits with partners in the North Shore
and possibly within the Milwaukee River watershed.
4. The City of Glendale shall:
a) Install three Green Infrastructure or Stromwater Quality projects during the permit
period
b) Develop a DPW yard SWPPP by December 31, 2021
c) Improve salt storage facility during the permit period
5. The Village of River Hills shall:
a) Install two Green Infrastructure or Stromwater Quality projects during the permit period
6. The Village of Shorewood shall:
a) Install cover and ground containment BMPs for waste oil drop off by June 30, 2021.
b) Add inlet protection to DPW yard inlets near indoor vehicle washing by June 30, 2021.
c) Develop and implement standard operations and housekeeping efforts for the refuse
transfer station by June 30, 2021.
d) Reconstruct 7 Alleyways and install green infrastructure
e) Install green infrastructure on 3 parking lots.
7. The Village of Whitefish Bay shall:
a) Install four green infrastructure or stormwater quality projects during the permit period.
b) Finalize and implement a construction site plan review procedure or flow chart by
December 31, 2021.
c) Obtain Long Term Maintenance Agreements (LTMA) for all privately owned BMPs by
December 31, 2021. Pursue any LTMAs for privately owned BMPs that are not
available after that date. If LTMAs are not obtained by May 31, 2024, the BMPs cannot
be included in the pollutant reduction analysis required under Section III. A. 1.
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d) Install appropriate BMP sediment control devices at the Public Works Yard at 5111 N
Lydell Avenue as referenced in the September 2020 dated Public Work Yard SWPPP
by June 1, 2024.
e) Complete the removal of sediment from onsite sediment control basin, and perform any
needed onsite grading and berm construction as identified in the September 2020
Municipal Yard-West Flint Road SWPPP by December 31, 2022.
f) Identify and incorporate erosion control BMPs into the SWPPP for the construction
spoils storage area at the Municipal Yard-West site by December 31, 2021.
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IV. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
A. ALL PERMITTEES:
The permittee s shall comply with the specific permit conditions contained in Permit
Sections II and III according to the schedules in Table 3. All permittees shall begin
implementing any updates to their storm water management programs no later than June
1, 2023. Requir ed reports and permit compliance documents shall be submitted
electronically through the Department’s electronic reporting system.
Note: The Department’s electronic reporting system is Internet -based and available at:
https://dnr.wi.gov/permits/water/. Municipal storm water permit eReporting information and user
support tools can be found at: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stormwater/municipal/eReporting.html
Table 3: Implementation Schedule for Permit Requirements
PERMIT
SECTION
ACTIVITY COMPLIANCE
DATE
Section I.I.1 Identify discharges to an impaired waterbody. 12 months after 303(d)
list is updated.
Section II Submit written Storm Water Management
Program document updates and begin
implementation.
June 1, 2023
Sections II.D.1.d),
II.E.1.d), and II.
F.1.f)
Revise and adopt illicit discharge, erosion
control, and post-construction stormwater
management ordinances
December 31, 2021
Section II.B.1. (b) Individual Education and Outreach –
Submit prioritized education needs based upon
survey results.
November 30, 2022
Section II.B.2. (a) Individual Education and Outreach –
Complete targeted education and outreach for one
high priority education need.
November 30, 2024
Section II.B.2. (c) Individual Education and Outreach –
Submit results of education effort and planned
future efforts with permit application.
November 30, 2025
Section II.D.4 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination-
Submit Enforcement response plan.
May 31, 2023
Section II.E.3 Construction Site Pollutant Control – Conduct
inspections according to the specified frequency.
June 1, 2022
Section II.F.4 Post-Construction Storm Water Management –
Remove barriers to green infrastructure.
May 31, 2023, and 18
months after barrier
identification
Section II.G.1.b Pollution Prevention – Calibrate salt application
machinery.
Annually beginning
November 2021.
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B. INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS:
Each Permittee shall complete their individual benchmarks identified in Section III. B. by
the end of the permit, May 31, 2026, unless otherwise specified in Table 3.
Table 3: Individual Benchmark Schedule
Section II.G.1.c Pollution Prevention – Provide salt application
training.
Every other year
Section II.G.4.d Leaf Management – Submit the BMPs the
permittee will employ to reduce nutrient loading
from leaves.
May 31, 2024
Section II.G.5.a Pollution Prevention – Submit storm water
pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) for all sites
without a current SWPPP.
December 31, 2021
Section II.K Submit Annual Report March 31 of each year
reporting on previous
calendar year
Section II.L Submit Permit Application November 30, 2025
Section III.A.1 Total Maximum Daily Load—Submit pollutant
reduction analysis report.
May 31, 2024
Section III.A.2 Total Maximum Daily Load—Submit wasteload
allocation attainment analysis.
November 30, 2024
Section III.A.3 Total Maximum Daily Load—Submit TSS and
TP benchmarks for the next permit term.
November 30, 2025
Section III.A.4 (a) Total Maximum Daily Load—Develop bacteria
action level for illicit discharge screening.
June 1, 2022
Section III.A.4 (b) Total Maximum Daily Load—Submit fecal
coliform source inventory.
May 31, 2024
Section III.A.4 (c) Total Maximum Daily Load—Submit fecal
coliform source elimination plan.
November 30, 2025
PERMITTEE ACTIVITY COMPLIANCE
DATE
PERMIT
SECTION
All Permittees Complete all individual benchmarks. May 31, 2026 Section III.B
Village of Bayside Complete outfall investigation and condition
assessment.
December 31, 2022 Section III.B.1.a
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City of Glendale Develop a DPW yard SWPPP December 31, 2021 Section III.B.4.b
Village of
Shorewood
Install waste oil station BMPs June 30, 2021 Section III.B.6.a
Village of
Shorewood
Add inlet protection to DPW yard inlets June 30, 2021 Section III.B.6.b
Village of
Shorewood
Develop and implement SOP for the waste
transfer station
June 30, 2021 Section III.B.6.c
Village of
Whitefish Bay
Develop an implement a construction site plan
review procedure
December 31, 2021 Section III.B.7.b
Village of
Whitefish Bay
Obtain long term maintenance agreements for
privately owned BMPs
December 31, 2021 Section III.B.7.c
Village of
Whitefish Bay
Install BMPs at the 5111 N Lydell Avenue Public
Works Yard
June 1, 2024 Section III.B.7.d
Village of
Whitefish Bay
Complete sediment removal and other activities
at the West Flint Road Yard
December 31, 2022 Section III.B.7.e
Village of
Whitefish Bay
Incorporate BMPs for the construction spoils area
into the SWPPP for the Municipal Yard-West site
December 21, 2021 Section III.B.7.f
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V. STANDARD CONDITIONS
The conditions in s. NR 205.07(1) and (3), Wis. Adm. Code, are incorporated by reference in this
permit. The Menomonee River Watershed Permittees shall meet these requirements. Some of these
requirements are outlined below in paragraph A. through R. Requirements not specifically outlined
below can be found in s. NR 205.07(1) and (3), Wis. Adm. Code.
A. DUTY TO COMPLY:
The municipalities shall comply with all conditio ns of the permit. Any permit noncompliance
is a violation of the permit and is grounds for enforcement action, permit revocation or
modification, or denial of a permit reissuance application.
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES:
Reports of compliance or noncompliance with interim and final requirements contained in any
compliance schedule of the permit shall be submitted in writing within 14 days after the
schedule date, except that progress reports shall be submitted in writing on or before each
schedule date for each report. Any report of noncompliance shall include the cause of
noncompliance, a description of remedial actions taken, and an estimate of the effect of the
noncompliance on the municipality's ability to meet the remaining schedule dates.
C. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION:
1. Upon becoming aware of any permit noncompliance that may endanger public health or
the environment, each municipality shall report this information by a telephone call to the
Department within 24 hours. A written report describing the noncompli ance shall be
submitted to the Department within 5 days after the municipality became aware of the
noncompliance. The Department may waive the written report on a case -by-case basis
based on the oral report received within 24 hours. The written report shal l contain a
description of the noncompliance and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times; the steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance; and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
length of time it is expected to continue.
2. Reports of any other noncompliance not covered under General Condition's B , C.1, or E
shall be submitted with the annual report. The reports shall contain all the information
listed in General Condition C.1.
D. DUTY TO MITIGATE
Each municipality shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any adverse impact on
the waters of the state resulting from noncompliance with the permit.
E. SPILL REPORTING
The permittee shall immediately notify the Department, in accordance with s. 292.11(2)(a),
Wis. Stats., which requires any person who possesses or controls a hazardous substance or who
causes the discharge of a hazardous substance to notify the DNR immediately of any discharge
not authorized by the permit. The discharge of a hazardous substance that is not authorized by
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this permit or that violates this permit may be a hazardous substance spill. To report a hazardous
substance spill, call the DNR's 24-hour HOTLINE at 1-800-943-0003.
Note: For details on state and federal reportable quantities, visit:
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Spills/define.html
F. PROPER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:
The Permittee shal l at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control which are installed or used by the municipality to achieve compliance
with the conditions of the permit and the storm water management program . Proper operation
and maintenance includes effective performance, adequate funding, adequate operator staffing
and training and adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or
similar systems only when necessary to achieve compliance with conditions of this permit.
G. BYPASS:
The Permittee may temporarily bypass storm water treatment facilities if necessary for
maintenance, or due to runoff from a storm event which exceeds the design capacity of the
treatment facility, or during an emergency.
H. DUTY TO HALT OR REDUCE ACTIVITY:
Upon failure or impairment of best management practices identified in the storm water
management program, each municipality shall, to the extent practicable and necessary to
maintain permit compliance, modify or curtail operations until the best management practices
are restored, or an alternative method of storm water pollution control is provided.
I. REMOVED SUBSTANCES:
Solids, sludges, filter backwash or other pollutants removed from or resulting from treatment
or control of storm water shall be stored and disposed of in a manner to prevent any pollutant
from the materials from entering the waters of the state, and to comply w ith all applicable
Federal, State, and Local regulations.
J. ADDITIONAL MONITORING:
If a municipality monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, the results
of that monitoring shall be recorded and reported in accordance with this c hapter. Results of
this additional monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data
submitted in the annual report.
K. INSPECTION AND ENTRY:
Each municipality shall allow an authorized representative of the Department, upon the
presentation of credentials, to:
1. Enter upon the municipal premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records are required under the conditions of the permit.
2. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that are required under the
conditions of the permit.
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3. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices or operations regulated or required under the permit.
4. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance,
any substances or parameters at any location.
L. DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION:
Each municipality shall furnish the Department, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Department may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking
or reissuing the permit or to determine compliance with the permit. Each municipality shall also
furnish the Department, upon request, copies of records required to be kept by the municipality.
M. PROPERTY RIGHTS:
The permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, or any exclusive privilege. The
permit does not authorize any injury or damage to private property or an invasion of personal
rights, or any infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations.
N. DUTY TO REAPPLY:
If any of the Menomonee River Watershed Permittees wish to continue an activity regulated by
the permit after the expiration date of the permit, the municipality shall apply for a new permit
at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of the permit. If a timely and complete application
for a new permit is filed and the permit is not reissued by the time the existing permit expires,
the existing permit remains in effect until the application is acted upon.
O. OTHER INFORMATION:
Where a municipality becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
department, it shall promptly submit such facts or correct information to the department.
P. RECORDS RETENTION:
Each municipality shall retain records of all monitoring information, copies of all reports
required by the permit, and records of all data used to complete the application for the permit
for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
The Department may request that this period be extended by issuing a public notice to modify
the permit to extend this period.
Q. PERMIT ACTIONS:
As provided in s. 283.53, Wis. Stats., after notice and opportunity for a hearing the permit may
be modified or revoked and reissued for cause. If a municipality files a request for a permit
modification, revocation or reissuance, or a notification of planned changes or antic ipated
noncompliance, this action by itself does not relieve the municipalities of any permit condition.
R. SIGNATORY REQUIREMENT:
All applications, reports or information submitted to the Department shall be signed for by a
ranking elected official, or other person authorized by them who has responsibility for the
overall operation of the municipal separate storm sewer system and storm water management
program activities regulated by the permit. The representative shall certify that the information
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was gathered and prepared under their supervision and based on inquiry of the people directly
under their supervision that, to the best of their knowledge, the information is true, accurate,
and complete.
S. ENFORCEMENT ACTION:
The Department is authorized under s. 283.89 and 283.91, Wis. Stats., to use citations or
referrals to the Department of Justice to enforce the conditions of this permit. Violation of a
condition of this permit is subject to a fine of up to $10,000 per day of violation.
T. ATTAINMENT OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AFTER AUTHORIZATION:
Except for situations where a TMDL has been approved by US EPA during the permit term, at
any time after authorization, the Department may determine that the discharge of storm water
from a permittee’s MS4 may cause, have the reasonable potential to cause, or contribute to an
excursion of any applicable water quality standard. If such determination is made, the
Department may require the permittee to do one of the following:
1. Develop and implement an action plan to address the identified water quality concern to
the satisfaction of the Department.
2. Submit valid and verifiable data and information that are representative of ambient
conditions to demonstrate to the Department that the receiving water or groundwater is
attaining the water quality standard.
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VI. DEFINITIONS
Definitions for some of the terms found in this permit are as follows:
A. Department means the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
B. Development means residential, commercial, industrial and institutional land uses and
associated roads.
C. Erosion means the process by which the land’s surface is worn away by the action of wind,
water, ice or gravity.
D. Hazardous substance means any substance or combination of substances including any
waste of a solid, semisolid, liquid or gaseous form which may cause or significantly
contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating
reversible illness or which may pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health
or the environment because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious
characteristics. This term includes, but is not limited to, substances which are toxic, corrosive,
flammable, irritants, strong sensitizers or explosives as determined by the Department.
E. Illicit connection means any man-made conveyance connecting an illicit discharge to a
municipal separate storm sewer system.
F. Illicit discharge means any discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer system that is not
composed entirely of storm water except discharges authorized by a WPDES permit or other
discharge not requiring a WPDES permit such as landscape irrigation, individual residential
car washing, firefighting, diverted stream flows, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration,
uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water sources, foundation
drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, lawn watering, flows from riparian
habitats and wetlands, and similar discharges. However, the occurrence of a discharge listed
above may be considered an illicit discharge on a case-by-case basis if the permittee or the
Department identifies it as a significant source of a pollutant to waters of the state.
G. Impaired water means a waterbody impaired in whole or in part and listed by the
Department pursuant to 33 USC § 1313(d)(1)(A) and 40 CFR 130.7, for not meeting a water
quality standard, including a water quality standard for a specific substance or the waterbody's
designated use.
H. Inactive site a site that is stabilized prior to winter in which no construction activities will
take place. For example, the site operator may complete mass grading and BMP construction
in summer, stabilize the site, and resume construction the following spring. An inactive site
could also be a site for which permits issued, but land disturbing activity has not yet started.
I. Infiltration means the entry and movement of precipitation or runoff into or through soil.
J. Jurisdiction means the area where the permittee has authority to enforce its ordinances or
otherwise has authority to exercise control over a particular activity of concern.
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K. Land disturbing construction activity means any man-made alteration of the land surface
resulting in a change in the topography or existing vegetative or non-vegetative soil cover that
may result in storm water runoff and lead to increased soil erosion and movement of sediment
into waters of the state. Land disturbing construction activity includes clearing and grubbing,
demolition, excavating, pit trench dewatering, filling and grading activities.
L. Maximum Extent Practicable has the meaning given it in s. NR 151.002(25), Wis. Adm.
Code.
M. Major outfall means a municipal separate storm sewer outfall that meets one of the following
criteria:
1. A single pipe with an inside diameter of 36 inches or more, or from an equivalent
conveyance (cross sectional area of 1,018 square inches) which is associated with a
drainage area of more than 50 acres.
2. A municipal separate storm sewer system that receives storm water runoff from lands
zoned for industrial activity that is associated with a drainage area of more than 2 acres or
from other lands with 2 or more acres of industrial activity, but not land zoned for
industrial activity that does not have any industrial activity present.
N. Municipality means any city, town, village, county, county utility district, town sanitary
district, town utility district, school district or metropolitan sewage district or any other public
entity created pursuant to law and having authority to collect, treat or dispose of sewage,
industrial wastes, storm water or other wastes.
O. Municipality Operated BMP means a structural storm water management practice or BMP
which is not owned by the Municipality which the municipality has a maintenance agreement
with the owner and takes credit for pollutants removed from the BMP.
P. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System or MS4 means a conveyance or system of
conveyances including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs,
gutters, ditches, constructed channels or storm drains, which meets all of the following
criteria:
1. Owned or operated by a municipality.
2. Designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water.
3. Which is not a combined sewer conveying both sanitary and storm water.
4. Which is not part of a publicly owned wastewater treatment works that provides
secondary or more stringent treatment
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Q. New MS4 discharge of a pollutant means an MS4 discharge that would first occur after the
permittee’s original date of initial coverage under an MS4 permit to a surface water to which
the MS4 did not previously discharge storm water, and does not include an increase in an
MS4’s discharge to a surface water to which the MS4 discharged on or before coverage under
this permit.
R. Outfall means the point at which storm water is discharged to waters of the state or to a storm
sewer (e.g., leaves one municipality and enters another).
S. Permittee means a person who has applied for and received WPDES permit coverage for
storm water discharge. For the purposes of this permit, permittee is the owner or operator of a
municipal separate storm sewer system authorized to discharge storm water into waters of the
state.
T. Permitted area means the areas of land under the jurisdiction of the permittee that drains into
a municipal separate storm sewer system, which is regulated under a permit issued pursuant to
Subch. I of NR 216, Wis. Adm. Code
U. Pollutants of concern means a pollutant that is causing impairment of a waterbody.
V. Reach means a specific stream segment, lake or reservoir as identified in a TMDL.
W. Reachshed means the drainage area contributing runoff to a given reach.
X. Redevelopment means areas where development is replacing older development.
Y. Riparian landowners are the owners of lands bordering lakes and rivers.
Z. Sediment means settleable solid material that is transported by runoff, suspended within
runoff or deposited by runoff away from its original location.
AA. Start Date is the date of permit coverage under this permit, which is specified in the
Department letter authorizing coverage.
BB. Storm water management practice or Best Management Practice (BMP) means
structural or non-structural measures, practices, techniques or devices employed to avoid or
minimize soil, sediment or pollutants carried in stormwater runoff to waters of the state.
CC. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan or SWPPP refers to the development of a site-
specific plan that describes the measures and controls that will be used to prevent and/or
minimize pollution of storm water.
DD. Total maximum daily load or TMDL means the amount of pollutants specified as a
function of one or more water quality parameters, that can be discharged per day into a
water quality limited segment and still ensure attainment of the applicable water quality
standard.
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EE. Urbanized area means a place and the adjacent densely settled surrounding territory that
together have a minimum population of 50,000 people, as determined by the U.S. bureau of
the census based on the latest decennial federal census.
FF. Wasteload Allocation or WLA means the allocation resulting from the process of
distributing or apportioning the total maximum daily load to each individual point source
discharge.
GG. Waters of the State has the meaning given it in s. 283.01(20), Wis. Stats.
HH. WPDES permit means a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit
issued pursuant to ch. 283, Wis. Stats.
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VII. TSS AND TP WASTELOAD ALLOCATIONS
The following tables identifies the total suspended solids (TSS) and total phosphorus (TP)
reduction goals for each reachshed identified in the “Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total
Phosphorus, Total Suspended Solids, and Fecal Coliform Milwaukee River Basin,
Wisconsin” Report. The values represent the load reductions required from a no- controls
scenario.
Table 1: Milwaukee River Basin
Reachshed
(TMDL
Subbasin)
Waterbody Name Waterbody Extents
TSS %
Reduction from
No-controls
TP %
Reduction
from No-
controls
MI-1
Upper Milwaukee
River
From Campbellsport to
Headwaters ** **
MI-2
Upper Milwaukee
River
From Kewaskum To
Campbellsport and Auburn 73.6% 71.6%
MI-3
West Branch
Milwaukee River Entire Length 77.6% 48.6%
MI-4 Kewaskum Creek Entire Length 76.8% 55.7%
MI-5
Watercress Creek and
East Branch
Milwaukee River Entire Length 73.6% 51.2%
MI-6
Quass Creek and
Milwaukee River Near West Bend 73.6% 86.7%
MI-7
Myra Creek and
Milwaukee River
From North Branch
Milwaukee River to West
Bend 79.2% 67.2%
MI-8
North Branch
Milwaukee River
from Adell Tributary to
Headwaters ** **
MI-9 Adell Tributary Entire Length ** **
MI-10
Chambers Creek,
Batavia Creek, and
North Branch
Milwaukee River Near Sherman ** **
MI-11 Melius Creek Entire Length ** **
MI-12 Mink Creek Entire Length ** **
MI-13
Stony Creek, Wallace
Creek, and North
Branch Milwaukee
River Near Farmington 74.4% 46.8%
MI-14 Silver Creek Entire Length ** **
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WPDES Permit No. WI-S061565-04
Reachshed
(TMDL
Subbasin)
Waterbody Name Waterbody Extents
TSS %
Reduction from
No-controls
TP %
Reduction
from No-
controls
MI-15 Milwaukee River Near Fredonia ** **
MI-16 Milwaukee River Near Saukville 75.2% 77.8%
MI-17 Milwaukee River
From Cedar Creek to
Saukville 76.0% 83.1%
MI-18 Cedar Creek
From Jackson Creek to
Headwaters 76.8% 71.6%
MI-19 Lehner Creek Entire Length 77.6% 61.0%
MI-20 Jackson Creek Entire Length 80.8% 77.8%
MI-21 Little Cedar Creek Entire Length 80.8% 77.8%
MI-22 Cedar Creek Near Jackson 76.8% 54.8%
MI-23 Evergreen Creek Near Jackson 79.2% 53.0%
MI-24
North Branch Cedar
Creek and Cedar
Creek
From Milwaukee River to
Myra Creek 73.6% 79.6%
MI-25 Milwaukee River
From Pigeon Creek to
Cedar Creek 81.6% 43.2%
MI-26 Pigeon Creek Entire Length 90.4% 88.5%
MI-27 Milwaukee River
From Lincoln Creek to
Pigeon Creek 72.8% 53.9%
MI-28 Beaver Creek Entire Length 72.8% 88.5%
MI-29 South Branch Creek Entire Length 71.2% 87.6%
MI-30 Indian Creek Entire Length 65.6% 76.1%
MI-31 Lincoln Creek Entire Length 71.2% 85.8%
MI-32 Milwaukee River
From Estuary to Lincoln
Creek 58.4% 23.7%
Note: **The TMDL did not assign a percent reduction for these reachsheds because
modeling indicated that there is no direct MS4 discharge to this subbasin. If more
detailed analysis conducted by the permittee indicates the presence of an MS4 discharge,
contact your DNR storm water engineer or specialist for more information on how best to
proceed.
Submittal of Annual Reports and Other Compliance Documents for Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits
NOTE: Missing or incomplete fields are highlighted at the bottom of each page. You may save, close an d return to your draft permit as often as necessary to complete
your application. After 120 days your draft is deleted.
Form 3400-224(R8/2021)
Reporting Information :
Will you be completing the Annual Report or other submittal type? Annual Report Other
Is this submittal also satisfying an Urban Nonpoint Source Grant funded deliverable? Yes No
Required Attachments and Supplemental Information
Please complete the contents of each tab to submit your MS4 permit compliance document. The information
included in this checklist is necessary for a complete submittal. A complete and detailed submittal will help us
review about your MS4 permit document. To help us make a decision in the shortest amount of time possible, the
following information must be submitted:
Review related web site and instructions for Municipal storm water permit eReporting [Exit Form]
Complete all required fields on the annual report form and upload required attachments
Attach the following other supporting documents as appropriate using the attachments tab above
Public Education and Outreach Annual Report Summary
Public Involvement and Participation Annual Report Summary
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Annual Report Summary
Construction Site Pollution Control Annual Report Summary
Post-Construction Storm Water Management Annual Report Summary
Pollution Prevention Annual Report Summary
Leaf and Yard Waste Management
Municipal Facility (BMP) Inspection Report
Municipal Property SWPPP
Municipally Property Inspection Report
Winter Road Maintenance
Storm Sewer Map Annual Report Attachment
Storm Water Quality Management Annual Report Attachment
TMDL Attachment
Storm Water Consortium/Group Report
Project Name: 2025 Annual Report
County: Milwaukee
Municipality: Brown Deer Village
Permit Number: S061565
Facility Number: 31325
Reporting Year: 2025
Annual Report
Municipal Cooperation Attachment
Other Annual Report Attachment
Attach the following permit compliance documents as appropriate using the attachments tab above
Storm Water Management Program
Public Education and Outreach Program
Public Involvement and Participation Program
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
Construction Site Pollutant Control Program
Post-Construction Storm Water Management Program
Pollution Prevention Program
Municipal Storm Water Management Facility (BMP) Inventory
Municipal Storm Water Management Facility (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance Plan
Total Maximum Daily Load documents (*If applicable, see permit for due dates.)
TMDL Mapping*
TMDL Modeling*
TMDL Implementation Plan*
Fecal Coliform Screening Parameter *
Fecal Coliform Inventory and Map (S050075-03 general permittees Appendix B B.5.2 – document due to the
department by March 31, 2022)
Fecal Coliform Source Elimination Plan (S050075-03 general permittees Appendix B - document due to the
department by October 31,2023)
Sign and Submit form
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Note : Compliance items must be submitted using the Attachments tab.
Primary Municipal Contact Person (Authorized Representative for MS4 Permit)
The “Authorized Representative” or “Authorized Municipal Contact” includes the municipal official that was
charged with compliance and oversight of the permit conditions, and has signature authority for submitting
permit documents to the Department (i.e., Mayor, Municipal Administrator, Director of Public Works, City
Engineer).
Municipal Contact Information- Complete
Notice: Pursuant to s. NR 216.07(8), Wis. Adm. Code, an owner or operator of a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) is
required to submit an annual report to the Department of Natural Resources (Department) by March 31 of each year to report on
activities for the previous calendar year (“reporting year”). This form is being provided by the Department for the user’s convenience for
reporting on activities undertaken in each reporting year of the permit term. Personal information collected will be used for
administrative purposes and may be provided to the extent required by Wisconsin’s Open Records Law [ss. 19.31-19.39, Wis. Stats.].
Municipality Information
Name of Municipality Brown Deer Village
Facility ID # or (FIN): 31325
Updated Information: Check to update mailing address information
Mailing Address: 4800 West Green Brook Drive
Mailing Address 2:
City: Brown Deer Village
State: WI
Zip Code: xxxxx or xxxxx-xxxx 53223
Select to create new primary contact
First Name: Matthew
Last Name: Maederer
Select to update current contact information
Title: Village Engineer
Mailing Address: 4800 West Green Brook Drive
Mailing Address 2:
City: Brown Deer
State: WI
Zip Code: xxxxx or xxxxx-xxxx 53223
Phone Number: Ext: xxx-xxx-xxxx 414-371-3021
Email: mmaederer@browndeerwi.org
Additional Contacts Information (Optional)
I&E Program
IDDE Program
IDDE Response Procedure Manual
Municipal Billing Contact Person (Authorized Representative for MS4 Permit)
1. Does the municipality rely on another entity to satisfy some of the permit requirements?
Yes No
Individual with responsibility for:
(Check all that apply)
Municipal-wide Water Quality Plan
Ordinances
Pollution Prevention Program
Post-Construction Program
Winter roadway maintenance
First Name: Jake
Last Name: Fincher
Title: Executive Director
Mailing Address: 600 E Greenfield Ave
Mailing Address 2:
City: Milwaukee
State: WI
Zip Code: xxxxx or xxxxx-xxxx 53204
Phone Number: Ext: xxx-xxx-xxxx 262-716-2211
Email: fincher@swwtwater.org
Select to create new Billing contact
First Name: Matthew
Last Name: Maederer
Select to update current contact information
Title: Village Engineer
Mailing Address: 4800 West Green Brook Drive
Mailing Address 2:
City: Brown Deer
State: WI
Zip Code: xxxxx or xxxxx-xxxx 53223
Phone Number: Ext: xxx-xxx-xxxx 414-371-3021
Email: mmaederer@browndeerwi.org
Public Education and Outreach
Public Involvement and Participation
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Construction Site Pollutant Control
Southeastern Wisconsin Watershed Trust
Southeastern Wisconsin Watershed Trust
2. Has there been any changes to the municipality’s participation in group efforts towards permit compliances (i.e.,
the municipality has added or dropped consortium membership)?
Yes No
Post-Construction Storm Water Management
Pollution Prevention
Southeastern Wisconsin Watershed Trust
Minimum Control Measures- Section 1 :
a. Does MS4 conduct any educational efforts or events independently (not with a group) Yes
No
b. How many total educational events were held during the reporting year:
c. Were any of the public education and outreach deliv ery mechanisms conducted during the
reporting year active or interactive? Yes No
d. Please select all storm water topics, target audienc es, and delivery mechanisms used in the
reporting year
e. Will additional information/summary of these educa tion events be attached to the annual report?
Yes No
If no, please provide additional comment in the brie f explanation box below. Limit response to 250
characters and/or attach supplemental information o n the attachments page.
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Complete
1. Public Education and Outreach
57
Public Education and Outreach Delivery Mechanisms (Active and Passive)
Active/Interactive Mechanisms Passive Mechanisms
Education activities (school presentations, summer camps)
Information booth at event
Targeted group training (contractors, consultants, etc.)
Government event (public hearing, council meeting)
Workshops
Tours
Other:
Stormwater tree pick up
Passive print media (brochures at front desk, posters, etc.)
Distribution of print media (mailings, newsletters, etc.) via
mail or email.
Media offerings (radio and TV ads, press release, etc.)
Social media posts
Signage
Website
Other:
Topics Covered Target Audience
Illicit discharge detection and elimination
Household hazardous waste disposal/pet waste management/vehicle
washing
Yard waste management/pesticide and fertilizer application
Stream and shoreline management
Residential infiltration
Construction sites and post-construction storm water management
Pollution prevention
Green infrastructure/low impact development
Other:
Snow and ice control, general watersh...
General Public
Public Employees
Residents
Businesses
Contractors
Developers
Industries
Public Officials
Other:
Please see attachment for more information about th e activities performed in
partnership with Sweet Water.
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 2 :
a. Permit Activities . Select all of the following topics the Permittee did to engage public participation
and involvement.
b. Volunteer Activities
. Select all of the following audiences targeted fo r volunteer involvement and
participation related to storm water.
c. Brief explanation on Public Involvement and Parti cipation reporting. Limit response
to 250 characters and/or attach supplemental inform ation on the attachments page.
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 3 :
Complete
2. Public Involvement and Participation
Topics Covered Target Audience Estimated People
Reached (Optional)
Regional Effort
(Optional)
MS4 Annual Report
Storm Water Management
Program
Storm Water related ordinance
Other:
General Public
Public Employees
Residents
Businesses
Contractors
Developers
Industries
Public Officials
Other
11 -50 Yes No
NA (Individual Permittee)
Topics Covered Target Audience Estimated People
Reached (Optional)
Regional Effort
(Optional)
Volunteer Opportunity General Public
Public Employees
Residents
Businesses
Contractors
Developers
Industries
Public Officials
Other
101 + Yes No
Please see Sweet Water attachment for more information about the Adopt Your Drain Program.
Complete
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
a. How many total outfalls does the municipality have? 104
b. How many major outfalls does the municipality have? 20
c.
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 4 :
How many outfalls did the municipality evaluate as part of their
routine ongoing field screening program?
9
d. From the municipality's routine screening, how many were
confirmed illicit discharges?
0
e. How many illicit discharge complaints did the munic ipality receive? 0
f. From the complaints received, how many were confirme d illicit
discharges?
0
g. How many of the identified illicit discharges did t he municipality
eliminate in the reporting year (from both routine screening and
complaints)?
(If the sum of 3.c. and 3.e. does not equal 3.f., p lease explain below.)
0
h. What types of regulatory mechanisms does the munici pality have available to compel
compliance with this program? Check all that are a vailable and how many times each
were used in the reporting year.
Verbal Warning
0
Written Warning (including email)
0
Notice of Violation 0
Civil Penalty/ Citation
0
Additional Information:
i. Brief explanation on Illicit Discharge Detection an d Elimination reporting. If you
marked Unsure for any questions above, justify the reasoning . Limit response to
250 characters and/or attach supplemental informati on on the attachments page.
2025 IDDE Summary Report attached.
Complete
4. Construction Site Pollutant Control
a. How many total construction sites with one acre or more of land
disturbing construction activity were active at any point in the
reporting year?
6
b. How many construction sites with one acre or more o f land
disturbing construction activity did the municipali ty issue permits for
in the reporting year?
1
c. How many erosion control inspections did the munici pality complete
in the reporting year (at sites with one acre or mo re of land
disturbing construction activity)?
24
d. What types of regulatory mechanisms does the munici pality have available to compel
compliance with this program? Check all that are a vailable and how many times each
were used in the reporting year.
Verbal Warning 0
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 5 :
Written Warning (including email) 24
Notice of Violation 0
Civil Penalty/ Citation 0
Stop Work Order 0
Forfeiture of Deposit 0
Other - Describe below
e. Brief explanation on Construction Site Pollutant Co ntrol reporting . If you marked
Unsure for any questions above, justify the reasoni ng. Limit response to 250 characters
and/or attach supplemental information on the attac hments page .
Complete
5. Post-Construction Storm Water Management
a. How many new structural storm water management Best Management
Practice (BMP) have received local approval ?
*Engineered and constructed systems that are designed to provide storm water quality control such as
wet detention ponds, constructed wetlands, infiltration basins, grassed swales, permeable pavement,
0
b. Does the MS4 have procedures for inspecting and mai ntaining private storm
water facilities?
Yes No
c. If Yes, how many privately owned storm water managem ent facilities were
inspected in the reporting year ? Inspections completed by private landowners should be
included in the reported number.
0
d. Does the municipality utilize privately owned storm water management
BMP in its pollutant reduction analysis?
Yes No
e. Does MS4 have maintenance authority on these privat ely owned BMPs?
Yes No
f. What types of enforcement actions does the municipa lity have available to compel
compliance with the regulatory mechanism? Check al l that apply and enter the number of
each used in the reporting year.
Verbal Warning 0
Written Warning (including email) 0
Notice of Violation 0
Civil Penalty/ Citation 0
Forfeiture of Deposit 0
Complete Maintenance 0
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Bill Responsible Party 0
Other - Describe below
g. Brief explanation on Post-Construction Storm Water Management reporting . If
marked 'Unsure' on any questions above, justify you r reasoning. Limit your response to
250 characters and/or attach supplemental informati on on the attachments page .
Minimum Control Measures - Section 6 : Complete
6. Pollution Prevention
Storm Water Management Best Management Practice Ins pections Not Applicable
a. Enter the total number of "municipally owned" (i.e. , publicly owned BMPs)
or operated (i. e., privately o wned BMPs) structural storm water
management best management practices.
54
b. How many new municipally owned storm water manageme nt best
management practices were installed in the reportin g year ?
0
c. How many municipally owned (public) storm water man agement best
management practices were inspected in the reportin g year?
0
d. What elements are looked at during inspections (25 0 character limit)?
Outfalls, structures, blockages, sediment levels, plant growth
e. How many of these facilities required maintenance? 0
f. Brief explanation on Storm Water Management Best Ma nagement Practice inspection
reporting. If you marked Unsure for any questions above, justi fy the reasoning. Limit
response to 250 characters and/or attach supplement al information on the
attachments page .
Public Works Yards & Other Municipally Owned Proper ties that require a stormwater pollution
prevention plan (SWPPP)* Not Applicable
g. How many municipal properties require a SWPPP? 2
h. How many inspections of municipal properties have b een conducted in the
reporting year?
2
i. Have amendments to the SWPPPs been made?
Yes No
j. If yes, describe what changes have been made. Limit response to 250 characters
and/or attach supplemental information on the attac hment page:
k. Brief explanation on Storm Water Pollution Preventi on Plan reporting. If you marked
* Any municipally owned property that has the potential to generate stormwater pollution should have a SWPPP. For example, if a
municipal property stores compost piles, material storage, yard wastes, etc., outside and can contaminate stormwater runoff—a SWPPP
is required.
Unsure for any questions above, justify the reasoni ng. Limit response to 250
characters and/or attach supplemental information o n the attachments page.
SWPPP inspections performed in 2025. Recommendation s provided on the attached
2025 SWPPP Inspection Forms.
Collection Services - Street Sweeping Program Not Applicable
l. Did the municipality conduct street sweeping during the reporting year?
Yes No
m. If known, how many tons of material was removed? 57
n. Does the municipality have a low hazard exemption for this
material?
Yes No
o. If street sweeping is identified as a storm water b est management practice in the
pollutant loading analysis, was street cleaning comp leted at the assumed frequency?
Yes - Explain frequency Annually
No - Explain
Not Applicable
Collection Services - Catch Basin Sump Cleaning Program Not Applicable
p. Did the municipality conduct catch basin sump clean ing during the reporting
year? Yes No
q. How many catch basin sumps were cleaned in the repo rting year? 0
r. If known, how many tons of material was collected? 0
s. Does the municipality have a low hazard exemption f or this
material?
Yes No
t. If catch basin sump cleaning is identified as a sto rm water best management practice
in the pollutant loading analysis, was cleaning comp leted at the assumed frequency?
Yes- Explain frequency Annually
No - Explain
Not Applicable
Collection Services - Leaf Collection Program Not Applicable
u. Does the municipality conduct curbside leaf collect ion? Yes No
v. Does the municipality notify homeowners about picku p? Yes No
w. Where are the residents directed to store the leave s for collection?
Pile on terrace Pile in street Bags on terrace
Other - Describe
x. What is the frequency of collection?
13 weeks per year
y. Is collection followed by street sweeping? Yes No
z. Brief explanation on Collection Services reporting. Limit response
to 250 characters and/or attach supplemental inform ation on the
attachments page
*Note: We are requesting information that goes beyond the reporting year, answer the best you can.
Liquids (gallons) (ex. brine)
Winter Road Management Not Applicable
aa. How many lane-miles of roadway is the municipality responsible for
doing snow and ice control? ( One mile of a two-way road equals two
lane miles .)
110
ab. Provide amount of de-icing products used by month l ast winter season?
Solids (tons) (ex. sand, or salt-sand)
Product Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Salt 0 75 125 400 200 200
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Brine 0 300 600 1200 300 300
ac. Was salt applying machinery calibrated in the repor ting year? Yes No
ad. Have municipal personnel attended salt reduction st rategy training in
the reporting year?
Yes No
Training Date Training Name # Attendance
ae. Brief explanation on Winter Road Management reporting. If you marked Unsure for any
questions above, justify the reasoning. Limit response to 250 characters and/or attach
supplemental information on the attachments page
Internal (Staff) Education & Communication
af. Has the municipality provided an opportunity for in ternal training
or education to staff implementing the municipality 's procedures
for each of the pollution prevention program elemen t ?
Yes No
If yes, describe what training was provided (250 ch aracter limit):
Permit topics covered on the hub include Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination,
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning, Winter Road Management/Salt Strategy, and
Green Infrastructure.
ag. Describe how the municipality has kept the followin g local officials and municipal
staff aware of the municipal storm water discharge permit programs, procedures
and pollution prevention program requirements.
Elected Officials
Annual presentation at Board and Committee meetings .
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Minimum Control Measures - Section 7 :
Municipal Officials
Appropriate Staff ( such as operators, Department he ads, and those that interact
with public)
Annual presentation at Board and Committee meetings .
Meetings with Southeastern Wisconsin Watershed Trus t, Inc.
ah. Brief explanation on Internal Education reporting. If you marked Unsure for any
questions above, justify the reasoning. Limit respo nse to 250 characters and/or
attach supplemental information on the attachments page.
See attachment for more information about activities performed in partnership with Sweet
Water.
Complete
7. Storm Sewer System Map
a. Did the municipality update their storm sewer map t his year?
Yes No
If yes, check the areas the map items that got updated or changed:
Storm water treatment facilities
Storm pipes
Vegetated swales
Outfalls
Other - Describe below
b. Brief explanation on Storm Sewer System Map reporti ng. If you marked Unsure for an
question for any questions above, justify the reaso ning. Limit response to
250 characters and/or attach supplemental information on the attachments page .
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Final Evaluation -
Fiscal Analysis
Complete the fiscal analysis table provided below. For municipalities that do not break out funding
into permit program elements, please enter the monet ary amount to your best estimate of what
funding may be going towards these programs.
Element: Public Education and Outreach
Element: Public Involvement and Participation
Element: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Element: Construction Site Pollutant Control
Element: Post-Construction Storm Water Management
Element: Pollution Prevention
Please provide a justification for a "0" entered in the Fiscal Analysis. Limit response to 250 characters .
Water Quality
a: Were there any known water quality improvements i n the receiving waters to which the
municipality’s storm sewer system directly discharg es to?
Yes No Unsure If Yes, explain below:
b : Were there any known water quality degradation in t he receiving waters to which the
municipality’s storm sewer system directly discharg es to?
Yes No Unsure If Yes, explain below:
Complete
Annual
Expenditure
Reporting Year
Budget
Reporting Year
Budget
Upcoming
Year
Source of Funds
1000 1500 1500 Storm water utility
1000 1000 1000 Storm water utility
16900 15000 15000 Storm water utility
8765 15000 15000 Storm water utility
16900 15000 15000 Storm water utility
233981 300000 300000 Storm water utility
Other (describe)
Select...
c: Have any of the receiving waters that the municip ality discharges to been added to the impaired
waters list during the reporting year?
Yes No Unsure
d: Has the municipality evaluated their storm water practices to reduce the pollutants of concern?
Yes No Unsure
Storm Water Quality Management
a. Has the municipality completed or updated modelin g in the reporting year (relating to developed
urban area performance standards of s. NR 151.13(2) (b)1., Wis. Adm. Code)? Yes No
b. If yes, enter percent reduction in the annual aver age mass discharging from the entire MS4 to
surface waters of the state as compared to implemen ting no storm water management controls:
Total suspended solids (TSS)
Total phosphorus (TP)
Additional Information
Based on the municipality’s storm water program eva luation, describe any proposed changes to the
municipality’s storm water program. If your response exceeds the 250 character limit, a ttach
supplemental information on the attachments page.
Form 3400-224 (R8/2021)
Requests for Assistance on Understanding Permit Pro grams
Would the municipality like the Department to conta ct them about providing more information on
understanding any of the Municipal Separate Storm S ewer Permit programs?
Please select all that apply:
Public Education and Outreach
Public Involvement and Participation
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Construction Site Pollutant Control
Post-Construction Storm Water Management
Pollution Prevention
Storm Water Quality Management
Storm Sewer System Map
Water Quality Concerns
Compliance Schedule Items Due
MS4 Program Evaluation
Form 3400-224(R8/2021)
Required Attachments and Supplemental Information
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Any other MS4 program information for inclusion in the Annual Report may be attached on here. Use
the Add Additional Attachments to add multiple documents.
AR_EO
File Attachment
Village of Brown Deer 2025 Sweet Water Annual Report -
compressed.pdf
AR_IDDE
File Attachment
2025 Brown Deer IDDE Summary Report.pdf
AR_MuniSWPPP
File Attachment
Brown Deer Beaver Creek SWPPP 2025.pdf
AR_MuniSWPPP
File Attachment
Brown Deer Arbon Drive SWPPP 2025.pdf
Form 3400-224(R8/2021)
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1. Read and Accept the Terms and Conditions
2. Press the Submit and Send to the DNR button
NOTE: For security purposes all email correspondence will be sent to the address you used when
registering your WAMS ID. This may be a different e mail than that provided in the application. For
information on your WAMS account click HERE .
Terms and Conditions
Certification: I hereby certify that I am an authorized representa tive of the municipality covered
under Brown Deer Village MS4 Permit for which this annual report or other compliance document is
being submitted, and that the information contained in this submittal and all attachments were
gathered and prepared under my direction or supervi sion. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons under my direction or supervision involved in the preparation of this document, to the best
of my knowledge, the information is true, accurate, a nd complete. I further certify that the
municipality’s governing body or delegated represen tatives have reviewed or been apprised of the
contents of this annual report. I understand that W isconsin law provides severe penalties for
submitting false information.
Signee (must check current role prior to accepting terms and conditions)
Authorized municipal contact using WAMS ID.
Delegation of Signature Authority ( Form 3400-220 ) for agent signing on the behalf of the
authorized municipal contact.
Agent seeking to share this item with authorized m unicipal contact (authorized municipal
contact must get WAMS id and complete signature).
Submission of this form constitutes notice by the authorize d municipal contact that the person electronically signing the MS4
eReport is authorized to do so on behalf of the author ized municipal contact. Please download form 3400 -220 and sign and
attach it above.
After providing the final authorized signature, the system will send an email to the authorized party and any agents. This email will
include a copy to the final read only version of this application.
Sign and Submit Your Application
Delegation of Signature Authority
File Attachment
Brown Deer DSA Signature Page.pdf
Name: Tiffany Wagner
Title: Environmental Scientist
Authorized Signature.
I accept the above
terms and conditions.
Signed by : i:05.t|mywisconsin id|twagner@ruekert-mielke.com on 2026-03-31T...
You have already signed and submitted this application to the DNR. Please contact
the Wisconsin DNR for assistance.
Source: Village of Brown Deer website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.