Publications

Environmental Rate Consultants, Inc. (ERC, Inc.) is a very specialized financial consulting firm comprised of financial consultants, computer programmers and Business Plan development and Process experts. ERC is a private financial/computer firm with over 50 years of combined experience in consistently delivering cost effective and on-time products. ERC's corporate office is located in the Cincinnati, Ohio / Northern Kentucky metropolitan area and has a satellite office in Mason, Ohio.

Publications Listing

  • Damico, John F., A Presentation titled "Will Your Storm Water Utility Withstand a Legal Challenge?" The 2012 Annual Kentucky Stormwater Association in held in Florence, Kentucky August 9, 2012.
  • Damico, John F., A Presentation titled "Stormwater Elected Official Champion - An Important Key To Success". The 2012 Annual Ohio Stormwater Association Annual Conference held in Toledo, Ohio June 8, 2012.
  • Damico, John F., A Presentation titled "Stormwater Utility Implementation in Kentucky" discussing 3 keys aspects of establishing a legally defensible storm water utility program, including (1) the Process, (2) the three-phased approach and (3) how to begin. The 2011 Annual Kentucky Stormwater Association in held in Frankfort, Kentucky September 28, 2011.
  • Damico, John F., and Denise Crews, City of Lancaster, Ohio, “The City of Lancaster Ohio Storm Water utility withstands a legal challenge and trial”. A Presentation discussing how to prepare from day one for a legal challenge and how the storm water program ordinance is key to a successful storm water utility program. The 2011 Ohio Storm Water Association Conference held in Columbus, Ohio May 13, 2011.
  • Damico, John F., “A Storm Water Utility - The Five Year Payoff”. A Presentation Discussing Developing a Business Plan for an existing storm water utility program for the City of Lancaster, Ohio. APWA 2009 International Public Works Congress & Exposition Conference Columbus, Ohio September 13, 2009.
  • Damico, John F., “Impervious Area versus Intensity of Development Rate Structure”. A Presentation Discussing the 2 Major Rate Structures Used In Developing A Storm water Program. StormCon Orlando, Florida July 19, 2005.
  • Damico, John F., “Funding Techniques For Implementing Municipal Storm water Utility Programs”. A Presentation at the 16th Annual Environment Virginia – “Environmental Strategies For ONE Virginia. Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, April 12, 2005.
  • Damico, John F., “What Type of Rate Study Does My Community Need?”. An Article Published in the February 2005 APWA Monthly Reporter.
  • Damico, John F., APWA Reporter September 2004 Published Article – "Who’s Going to Pick Up the Tab?" – The article topics were discussed at the “2004 APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition Pre-Congress Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia.".
  • Damico, John F., APWA Reporter September 2004 Published Article – Who’s Going to Pick Up the Tab? The Article Discussed the Topics to be Covered at the “2004 APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition” Pre-Congress Workshop.
  • Damico, John F., “A Comprehensive and Affordable Public Involvement Program for an NPDES Phase II Community”. StormCon Palm Desert, California July 28, 2004.
  • Damico, John F., “Storm Water Changes In Technology”. A Presentation Discussing the 3 Major Rate Structures Used In Developing A Storm water Program. StormCon Palm Desert, California July 28, 2004.
  • Damico, John F., "Click, Listen and Learn APWA Internet Presentation – Case Studies in Stormwater NPDES Phase II Communities". This CD and documentation can be purchased on the APWA website for $45.00.
  • Damico, John F., "Financing Stormwater Facilities, A Utility Approach". This document can be purchased as the APWA website for $15.00. Publication completed August 2003.
  • Damico, John F., "Give Credit Where Credit is Due". Stormwater Magazine. Paper was presented at the 2003 StormCon North American Surface Water Quality Conference and Exposition 2003 Conference July 29, 2003.
  • Damico, John F., "Four Required Ingredients That Will Guarantee a Successful Storm Water Utility Program Implementation". Stormwater Magazine. Paper was presented at the 2003 StormCon North American Surface Water Quality Conference and Exposition 2003 Conference July 29, 2003.
  • Damico, John F., Regional Approach in Hamilton County, Ohio to Phase II Permitting Encourages Cooperation and Reduces Cost, for the Center for Watershed Protection. Paper was presented in Chicago on February 19th 2003 at the Urban Storm water: Enhancing Programs at the Local level Conference.
  • Damico, John F., "Stormwater Management Programs: An Accountant's Perspective". Cities and Villages, The Journal of the Ohio Municipal League, December 1990.
  • Damico, John F., "Louisville Jefferson County Stormwater Program Billing System Implementation Process". 1988.