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Exhibit 1 SSMP Elements & Highlights The following information provides a summary of each of the 11 SSMP elements and highlights key initiatives being completed: SSMP Goals The SSMP has been developed with 5 primary goals and objectives to ensure for the reliable operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of the City's collection system. • Reduce sanitary sewer overflows; • Effective management, operation, maintenance and improvement of the sewer collection system infrastructure; • Provide complete and timely notifications and reports of all SSOs; • Appropriately mitigate effects of SSOs; and • Conduct public outreach to increase awareness of the City SSMP and wastewater collection system. Organization This element lists the Public Works Department staff responsible for implementation and oversight of the SSMP. Legal Authority The City's legal authority is contained in several documents and municipal codes that enable designated personnel to protect the wastewater collection system against harmful discharges or activities. • City of Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) Title 14— Public Utilities; Chapter 14.12, Discharges of Wastes into the Public Sewer and Storm Drain System. The RMC prohibits and sets the authority to prohibit illicit discharges to the sewer. In addition, the RMC establishes guidance on enforcement actions available for violations; • Public Works Department's standard drawings for construction, Greenbook standard specifications for public works construction and Uniform Plumbing Code. These documents outline the criteria for sewer line construction and connections; and • City private property easements to ensure access for wastewater collection infrastructure inspection, maintenance and repair. 53 -3