2025 10 21 Regular Session Packet

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Agenda Item 
IX. B.  Public Hearing & Second Reading of Ordinance 1145, An Ordinance to Amend 
Title 14, Chapter V “Stormwater Management”, Section 14-128 and Section 14-
130 of the Athens City Code. 
 
Overview 
The City of Athens is required to comply with the Tennessee Department of Environment and 
Conservation (TDEC) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Small 
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit. TDEC has recently clarif ied 
its requirements concerning manufactured treatment devices (MTDs) and stormwater quality 
standards.  
 
Ordinance 1145 (attached) amends Athens City Code, Title 14, Chapter V, Section 14-130(4), 
to align the City Code with updated TDEC requirements, maintain compliance with the MS4 
General Permit, and ensure stormwater management designs reflect current environmental and 
engineering standards. The ordinance had a first reading on September 16, 2025 and a second 
reading and public hearing are scheduled for the October 21, 2025 regular session. 
 
Following discussion during the October 13, 2025 work session, the consensus was to place this 
item on the October 21, 2025 regular session under Ordinances for a second reading and public 
hearing.  
 
Action to Consider 
Conduct a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 114 5 and then make a motion, 
second, and majority vote to consider the ordinance amendments as presented above. 
 
Affected Departments 
Public Works 
 
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