A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreed Order with the Commonwealth of Ky. Energy and Environment Cabinet, to resolve permit violations at the West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plant, and further authorizing payment of a civil penalty in the amount of $5,000 to the Commonwealth of Ky., Ky. State Treasurer. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]

This resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute an Agreed Order with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to resolve permit violations at the West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Urban County Government will pay a civil penalty of $5,000.00 to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky State Treasurer. The violations, identified through multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs) between August 2024 and December 2025, relate to exceedances of permitted limits for Total Phosphorus (as P) and Fecal Coliform Bacteria in the plant's discharge, as per KPDES Permit No. KY0021504.

Key Details:

• Facility: West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 645 West Hickman Plant Road in Jessamine County.
• Violations: Exceeding permitted limits for Total Phosphorus and Fecal Coliform Bacteria.
• Civil Penalty: $5,000.00, payable within 30 days of the Agreed Order's execution.
• Corrective Actions: A Corrective Actions Plan (CAP) must be submitted within 30 days of the Agreed Order's execution, outlining how the plant will achieve compliance with permit requirements for Total Phosphorus and Fecal Coliform Bacteria. This CAP will also include a final compliance date.
• Stipulated Penalties: The Agreed Order includes provisions for stipulated penalties of up to $500 per day for failure to timely submit the CAP, complete CAP actions, submit quarterly reports, or for repeated effluent limit violations.