[Press Release] : Mayor seeks Hinkson Creek resolution

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
Contact: Mayor Bob McDavid - (573) 874-7222
 
Mayor seeks Hinkson Creek resolution
 
COLUMBIA, MO (December 22, 2010) - Mayor Bob McDavid announced today
that he will ask the City Council for a resolution of support for city
administration’s position on the Hinkson Creek TMDL (Total Maximum Daily
Load). The resolution will result in a presentation by city staff of the
city’s position, a public hearing and a Council vote. The resolution
will be offered at the Jan. 3 City Council meeting.
 
City administration, the county of Boone and the University of Missouri
have stated that the proposed Hinkson Creek TMDL is difficult/costly to
implement and is based on outdated data that does not reflect
improvements in the watershed from implementation of control equipment,
best management practices and the elimination of discharges in the
Hinkson watershed. The city also objected to the 303(d) listing of the
Hinkson Creek for unknown pollutants.
 
“I was surprised by Councilman Paul Sturtz’ comments at the conclusion
of the City Council meeting on Dec. 20. Mr. Sturtz feels that Council
has had inadequate input into the TMDL objections developed by city
administration, the county of Boone and the University of Missouri,”
McDavid said. “Because enforcement of a Hinkson Creek TMDL may result in
a county-wide tax increase and the possible displacement of property
owners required for water detention, I would like robust Council
discussion.”
 
Mayor McDavid said that if the City Council endorses the position of
city administration, the county of Boone and the University of Missouri,
he will communicate that endorsement to the Environmental Protection
Agency.
“If Council rejects the city administration’s position, I will express
that rejection to the EPA,” he said. 
 
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