Wilora Lake
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your storm water fees at work
February 2009
Dear Resident:
In January 2009, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
reached an agreement to end its contract with the design
engineer Brown and Caldwell, Inc (B&C). In February 2009,
Armstrong Glen, PC (AG) entered into a contract to finalize the
design for the Wilora Lake Rehabilitation Project. AG will start
work on the design phase of the project in March 2009. AG is
evaluating the existing design documents prepared by B&C and
working closely with Storm Water Services to finalize the design
in an efficient manner. With these developments, we anticipate
some delay in the schedule and expect construction to start
summer of 2010.
physical storm water features. While State law authorizes entry
onto property to locate property lines and physical features,
no buildings or structures on the property will be entered or
disturbed. The survey work is anticipated to begin in early
March.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any
questions, please visit the website at:
http://stormwater.charmeck.org (Click on Storm Water
Projects, Storm Water Projects again, then Wilora Lake). Or,
contact the Project Manager, Greg Cole at 704-336-4647 or
gcole@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
This notice is to inform you that AG and their survey
representatives, Survey and Mapping Control, Inc., may need to
enter your property for the purpose of surveying and locating
Responsible lawn care is important.
Lawn maintenance can make a house and yard a beautiful home.
But, what we do to maintain our lawns could be detrimental to
the environment around us. Remember, anything mixed with rain
becomes storm water pollution including fertilizers, pesticides and
weed killers. Storm water pollution flows directly to our creeks and
lakes without any treatment. Responsible handling and usage of lawn
chemicals makes us good stewards of our creeks and lakes.
Good lawn housekeeping tips:
Apply fertilizers and pesticides exactly where you want them.
Avoid over-spraying them onto sidewalks, driveways or streets.
Use slow-release fertilizers and never
apply lawn chemicals before a heavy rain.
Blow leaves and grass clippings into your
yard instead of into the street to wash
down the storm drain. Insist that your
landscaper do the same.
Sweep up trash and debris instead of
washing or blowing it away.
Use native plants in your yard for easier,
less expensive long-term maintenance.
Engineering & Property Management
Storm Water Services Division
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202