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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-07-Resolution 19-379_Storm Water Best Management Practices Reimbursement Program Amendment 1THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 19-379 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CITY OF WAUKEE STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa is a duly organized municipality within Dallas County; AND, WHEREAS, the Public Works Department and the Stormwater Utility recommend the approval of a Stormwater Best Management Practices Reimbursement Program (the "Program"); AND, WHEREAS, on April 4, 2011, the Waukee City Council approved the Stormwater Best Management Practices Reimbursement Program (the "Program") to encourage Waukee residents to install and implement best management practice features on their property in order to create a partnership in aiding in the improvement of water quality through education and action and towards the goal of a Sustainable Waukee (Resolution #11-62); AND, WHEREAS, the Public Works Department and Stormwater Utility recommend Amendment No. 1 to the Program in order to address Soil Quality Restoration (SQR) and Native Landscaping. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Waukee City Council in session this 7t' day of October, 2019, that it hereby approves Amendment No. 1 to the City of Waukee Stormwater Best Management Practices Reimbursement Program, attached Charles Bottenberg, M yor Pro Tem Attest: Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman X R. Charles Bottenberg X Courtney Clarke X Shelly Hughes X Larry R. Lyon X Residential Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Reimbursement Program The City of Waukee has established an annual budget for a cost -share program for Stormwater Utility customers. The program intends to provide funding to assist in the cost of materials and/or contract labor to install an approved BMP. The City will match 50% of a project up to $1,000 per property. • The applicant would be responsible for all costs. The City would reimburse after the final costs and receipts have been incurred. o Itemized and dated paid invoices must accompany the rebate application. • The project shall be completed within the fiscal year that it is approved. • The City would require access to private property for evaluation of the BMP application, prior to construction, during construction and during the final inspection of the BMP. • Implementation of an approved project will be the sole responsibility of the property owner. • The City will not be liable for personal injury or property damage resulting from said work. • Projects approved for funding carry no implied warranty by the City. • The funded BMP are to be maintained for a minimum period of three years. All maintenance costs will be the responsibility of the property owner. • The applicant will be responsible for obtaining all applicable permits. The application approval will not constitute a permit. This includes the required notification of Iowa One Call before digging. • Rebates are subject to the availability of funds. • Rebate checks will be issued to utility account -holder unless otherwise established prior to submission of application. • This program is subject to change or cancellation without notice. The City of Waukee has approved the following Stormwater BMPs for the Residential Stormwater BMP Reimbursement Program: Rain gardens are landscaped depressions that capture rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways/sidewalks, streets or compacted yards. The rainfall runoff captured in a rain garden is temporarily ponded, before infiltrating/percolating down through the soil. The installation of a rain garden helps restore a landscape's ability to manage water more sustainably by allowing rainfall to be absorbed through the soil to recharge groundwater and minimize runoff. Bio-retention cells may be needed if the selected site does not allow for adequate percolation of the soil for the installation of a rain garden. Bio-retention involves the capture and infiltration of stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces to reduce water pollution and stabilize stream flows. Bio-retention cells have an engineered and constructed subgrade, due to altered and compacted soil conditions. The subgrade ensures adequate percolation of captured runoff by using a perforated drainpipe in a rock bed covered by a sandy soil mixture. A limiting factor for placement of a bio-retention cell may be the lack of an outlet for the subdrain. An outlet is necessary to ensure proper drainage. The subdrain often outlets into the storm sewer or can discharge down gradient of the bio-retention cell. Soil Ouality Restoration (SQR) is s process of improving soil health on new or existing lawns. The process uses tillage, aeration and compost to increase infiltration and organic matter content. Soil quality restoration leads to healthier, more functional soils and to landscapes that can absorb more rain and shed less runoff. Native Landscaping is planting Iowa native plants and grasses with deep root systems, which create open space in the soil below and allow rainfall to percolate into the ground. Native plants are adapted to Iowa's climate and tolerate of weather extremes. Strategically placing native plants will enhance the landscape's ability to infiltrate and manage stormwater. In residential settings, this may consist of dense bands of prairie or woodland plants on the downslope side of the property to filter and absorb rainfall and runoff. Rain barrels are used for the collection and storage of rainwater from rooftops by capturing water from a downspout. The water collected in a rain barrel may be used later for watering plants, lawns and gardens. In addition to being a BMP that provides reduction in stormwater runoff, rain barrels are a practice that introduces water conservation and education to customers regarding the amount of stormwater that is shed from impervious surfaces. This portion of the program would provide a rebate for Stormwater Utility customers purchasing a rain barrel. The rebate will be for the purchase price, provided by receipt, up to a maximum amount of $50, on a one-time basis per customer, for the first 30 applicants in any one fiscal year. • Rain barrels previously used as rain barrels or individuals who have previously received a rebate will not be eligible. • Installation of the rain barrel will be the sole responsibility of the property owner. The City will not be liable for personal injury or property damage resulting from said installation. • The rain barrel must be installed prior to submission of an application. All rebate payments are subject to verification of installation. • Itemized and dated invoices must accompany the rebate application. • Applications must be submitted within 30 days of installation of the rain barrel unless otherwise established prior to submission of the application. • Rebate checks will be issued to utility account -holder unless otherwise established prior to submission of application. • Incentives paid will not total more than the cost of the rain barrel purchased. • Rain barrels may be subject to random inspection. • Rain barrels receiving rebate would be prohibited from sale for profit. Rain barrels sold for profit may be subject to a charge to the account holder's utility bill equal to the rebate received. • Rebates will be subject to the availability of funds. • This program will be subject to change or cancellation without notice. The Public Works Director or designee may add new methods included in the Iowa Stormwater Management Manual (ISWMM) to the approved list of BMPs upon review.