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stormwater projects. Each project can be QxQmined and compared with other stormwater projects according to a set of parameters. The immediacy of each project is evaluated along with engineering and economic considera- tions, characteristics of the problem, public sensitivity to the problem, and upstream and downstream benefits from correcting the problem. This method, being developed jointly by the stormwater management staff in cooperation with WEGA. Inc., local engineering management consult- ants. allows projects to be judged fairly and gives the public works de- partment and city council recom- mendations for improvements on a "worst- first" basis. Because we proposed a modest budget of $5 million a year for stormwater management. the plan was accepted as a way to begin coping with Cincinnati's stormwater drain- age needs. If a group of frustrated public works officials had begged for $50 million to solve all of the city's drainage problems, this measure cer- tainly would have been defeated. However, by presenting the city gov- ernment and the citizens with a logi- cal, thought -out approach, we gener- ate a certain goo d faith and positive response that turned the concept into reality.- LJLF1 4. Lessons to be Learned You need a storm. Nothing was more helpful for stimulating public interest in the stormwater problem than the two 100 -year storms that Cincinnati experienced in 1982. If there is nothing to stimulate public interest, support for the program will likely be difficult to achieve. Positive attitudes help push the program. Because the idea of a stormwater management utility was innovative, there were those who said it would never work. The engineer or manager that directs a study on stormwater management needs a positive attitude to combat people who will give a whole list of reasons why something cannot be done. Buy a pair of sharp scissors. This is vital for cutting through the infamous amount of red tape that exists in a municipal government. You must proceed when there are problems, sell, and then resell your plan. Inertia is the greatest force in government. Doing homework paves the road to success. You must document the problem. Information collected must be accurate and given justification. It is not enough to say there is a problem. Proper documentation also is vital when selling the program to the public. Involve as many people as possible in the process. Within your own organization and among the public, make people aware of the problem. The thought of visiting 48 community councils and trying to sell them on a $50 million program may indeed be frightening, but it could make the difference between a plan and an implemented program. Do not create another bureaucracy. Citizens do not want more gov- ernment, just efficient service. We chose to think small organizationally — 15 to 20 people. Supplement existing stormwater management staff with existing city maintenance organizations and contract for needed design, construction, and additional maintenance services. 156 For details circle No. A -125 on card PUBLIC WORKS for September, 1986 Hydropower Catch Basin Cleaner •- Designed to vacuum clean catch • Tank is hydraulically raised and basins. digesters, deep wet wells, lowered for dumping sludge beds, etc. hose •Vacuum reel and operator • One man operation controls are located on curb side inches ft. • Delivers up to 380 of • Operates at depths to 35 water in vacuum (28 Hg.) . Vacuums up to 100 ft. away . Recovers material under water from unit i . Available with 1200 gallon . Recovers wet or dry material (6 cu. yd.) or 2000 gallon (10 cu. yd.) collector tank CLEANER CHOICE Hydropower Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaner • Combination machine designed . Tank tailgate is liquid tight to clean sewers and catch basins - Sewer hose reel (600 ft. capacity) - t3 One man operation is mounted behind truck cab `y / �! • Triplex pump cleans sewers • All operator controls are located S with 2000 PSI water pressure on curb side • Vacuum system removes debris . Vacuum power of 380 inches of from catch basin or manhole water (28 Hg.) • Available with 1200 gallon • Fully operational in cold climates (6 cu. yd.) or 2000 gallon (10 cu. yd.) collector tank See The All New HYDROPOWER LOADER MANUFACTURING COMPANY at Booth 500 APWA Show 3275 E. CENTRAL/ P.O. 80X341 / FRESNO, CA 93708 /PHONE(209) 268.8521 156 For details circle No. A -125 on card PUBLIC WORKS for September, 1986