SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5

(By Senator Bailey)


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study post-construction stormwater runoff.

Whereas, In recent years, West Virginia residents and businesses have endured repeated flooding in all parts of the state; and
Whereas, The nearly constant rebuilding of West Virginia communities after flooding has a significant impact on the West Virginia economy; and
Whereas, Land development projects affect local watersheds and increase stormwater run-off rates which cause flooding, stream channel erosion, sedimentation problems and increased water-borne pollutants; and
Whereas, Stormwater runoff, soil erosion and nonpoint source pollution can be controlled through the regulation of stormwater runoff from development sites; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study post-construction stormwater runoff; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2009, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.