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HomeMy Public PortalAboutExhibit MSD 37E-3 - Raleigh Rainwater Rewards Credits Program4/15/2018 Raleigh Rainwater Rewards I raleighnc.gov Thank you for printing this page from the City of Raleigh's Official Website (www.raleighnc.gov). Ralei. h Rainwater Rewards Stormwater Management Division Raleigh Rainwater Rewards Would you like to capture and recycle the stormwater runoff that comes from your property? This program provides funding for stormwater quality projects that capture and clean rainwater before it goes into storm drains and local waterways. These projects are good for the environment because they mimic nature and absorb pollution from impervious surfaces, like roofs and driveways, that impact the water quality of streams and lakes. Here are six easy steps that will help reduce the amount of pollution that reaches Raleigh's streams and allow you to make an affordable investment in the environment and your property. Anyone who owns property in the City of Raleigh and pays the City's stormwater utility fee (/services/content/PWksStormwater/Articles/UtilityFee.html) can participate in this program. Request a consultation today to start planning your project(https://raleighnc.seamlessdocs.com/f/RainwaterRewards)! New Program Policy In March, Raleigh City Council approved several new program policies that make the application process more seamless. Under the new policy: • The approval process for smaller projects is simpler and quicker. Projects less than $5,000 are approved directly by Raleigh Stormwater staff, the maintenance requirement after construction is reduced from 10 to five years, and you do not need a legal agreement or quotes for construction; and, • Projects that cost between $5,000 and $30,000 do not need to be presented to Raleigh City Council for approval. Accepted projects will now be approved by Raleigh Stormwater staff and the Stormwater Management Advisory Commission (SMAC) (/services/content/BoardsCommissions/Articles/StormwaterManagementAdCommission.html). If you have questions about the new policy, please contact Raleigh Stormwater at 919-996-3940 or RainwaterRewards@raleighnc.gov(mailto:RainwaterRewards@raleighnc.gou). Step 1: Choose Your Project Most stormwater quality practices that capture and treat stormwater will be considered for funding. Here are a few great options to choose from: • Rain gardens; • Permeable pavement; • Cisterns; https://www.raleighnc.gov/services/content/PWksStormwater/Articles/StormwaterQualityCostShareProgram.html 1/4 4/15/2018 Raleigh Rainwater Rewards I raleighnc.gov • Disconnecting downspouts; • Green roofs; • Pavement removal; • Stormwater wetlands; or, • Tree wells. Before deciding on a project and applying for funding, contact the Stormwater Management Division for a consultation at 919-996-3940 or RainwaterRewards@raleighnc.gov (mailto:RainwaterRewards@raleighnc.gov). You may also request a consultation online (https://raleighnc.seamlessdocs.com/f/RainwaterRewards). Participation in this program cannot be used to meet regulated stormwater requirements or to receive utility fee credits from the Stormwater Management Division. These projects also are not suited for treating major off -site drainage problems. Get Ideas for Your Project (/services/content/PWksStormwater/Articles/CompletedQualityCostShareProjects.html) Step 2: Apply for Funding After meeting with Stormwater staff to review potential projects and to determine if the program is a good fit for you, please complete the necessary application forms. These forms are available by contacting the Stormwater Management Division at 919-996-3940 or RainwaterRewards@raleighnc.gov (mailto:RainwaterRewards@raleighnc.gov). Stormwater staff will review your application and let you know if any additional information is needed. When additional information is needed, please allow City staff extra time to review your application. Step 3: Find out How Much You Can Save Depending on your location, you may receive 75 to 90 percent reimbursement for your project once it is complete. Reimbursement is based on available funding and project cost. Projects in high -priority areas are likely to receive 90 percent reimbursement since it is in an area that is more severely polluted and needs more immediate attention. (Please note: Funding support may not include removing existing impermeable pavement to replace it with permeable pavement or structural support for green roofs. Also, projects that are likely to receive $30,000 or more in funding are required to follow land -use restrictions.) Find Out How Much You Can Save (http://ral.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c4focc3b974o4a68a93fc3c25d567755) - Enter in your address to see if your project is in a priority area. Participants may receive a lower utility fee based on how much the project decreases the property's impervious area (or areas that don't allow stormwater to soak into the ground). https://www.raleighnc.gov/services/content/PWksStormwater/Articles/StormwaterQualityCostShareProgram.html 2/4 4/15/2018 Raleigh Rainwater Rewards I raleighnc.gov Step 4: Get Approval There is a three -step approval process for this program. Projects are reviewed by: 1. Stormwater Management Division 2. Stormwater Management Advisory Commission (SMAC) (/services/content/BoardsCommissions/Articles/StormwaterManagementAdCommission. html) 3. Raleigh City Council Once the Stormwater Management Division approved your project, City staff will present your project to SMAC and Raleigh City Council for final approval. NEW Projects less than $5,000 are approved directly by Raleigh Stormwater staff, the maintenance requirement after construction is reduced from 10 to five years, and you do not need a legal agreement or quotes for construction. Projects that cost between $5,000 and $30,000 do not need to be presented to Raleigh City Council for approval. Step 5: Start Your Project It's time to get your project in the ground! Stormwater staff can answer questions that you may have about choosing a project vendor or contractor. After your project is approved, you will be asked to: • Give the final design of your project to Stormwater staff before it is installed; • Allow Stormwater staff to observe construction; • Agree to maintain the project for 5-10 years; and, • Turn in annual reports to track the condition of the project to make sure it is working properly. Step 6: Get Your Reward Reimbursement for each project is received after it is installed and reviewed by Stormwater staff. Thank you for making our streams cleaner by putting a stormwater quality project on your property! How We Can Help Contact the Stormwater Management Division at 919-996-3940 or RainwaterRewards@raleighnc.gov (mailto:RainwaterRewards@raleighnc.gov) to discuss project ideas and learn more about the application process for this program. Watch These Videos to Learn More Video above: Funding a Rain Garden (https://youtu.be/unXaPmYgc8c?list=PLomTYYB12CE9MRCDyvBCpMiXJaoiA4xTY) https://www.raleighnc.gov/services/content/PWksStormwater/Articles/StormwaterQualityCostShareProgram.html 3/4 4/15/2018 Raleigh Rainwater Rewards I raleighnc.gov There are many ways that Raleigh residents can capture and use rainwater to positively impact the environment and the community. Watch as Lory Willard explains how residents and businesses can participate in Raleigh Rainwater Rewards, which offers funding for installing affordable and sustainable stormwater management options that reduce pollution to Raleigh's streams and lakes. This is the first video in a three-part series. Other videos: Planting a Rain Garden (https://youtu.be/ds5M66Sm9rk?list=PLomTYYB12CE9MRCDyvBCpMiXJaoiA4xTY) In order to make a positive impact on the environment while teaching its congregation about stormwater management, St. Ambrose Episcopal Church installed a 500-square-foot rain garden that captures stormwater runoff from its property. Watch as Father Jemonde Taylor explains why his congregation chose to install a stormwater device at the church and how Raleigh Rainwater Rewards made the project possible. This is the second video in a three-part series. Constructing a Rain Garden (https://youtu.be/nMpfilo5Prw?list=PLomTYYB12CE9MRCDyuBCpMiXJaoiA4xTY) From design to installation, there are many steps to installing a rain garden. Watch as Christy Perrin, from Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), shares how the stormwater project at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church came to life with the help of several community partners, including Raleigh Rainwater Rewards. This is the third video in a three-part series. **These videos were produced under the former program name (Stormwater Quality Cost Share Program). Copyright © 2018 I raleighnc.gov I All Rights Reserved I Text Only https://www.raleighnc.gov/services/content/PWksStormwater/Articles/StormwaterQualityCostShareProgram.html 4/4