HomeMy Public PortalAboutExhibit MSD 68 - Proposed Residential Incentive ProgramJune 28, 2018
MSD's Commitment Regarding the Proposed Residential Incentive Program
The District committed to the Rate Commission that the Residential Incentive Program, as
proposed in MSD's Rate Proposal dated February 26, 2018, would be revised to include an
incentive "pooling" alternative. That revision is indicated below. Pending voter approval of the
Stormwater Rate Charge, the District will then develop guidelines for implementation of the
Residential Incentive Program.
Residential Incentive Program (revised)
The District will provide a one-time reimbursement for Best Management Practices (BMPs)
implemented such as rain gardens or cisterns. The runoff from a minimum of 500 square feet of
impervious area would have to be captured by the BMP. The incentive will be based on 50% of
the average residential bill over a 10-year time period. A condition of the incentive is that the
facility not be an MS4 regulated requirement. Customers must be current on their MSD bill to
receive the incentive.
The District will allow for the implementation of regional BMPs whereby incentives can be
combined, or pooled, for residential properties within a drainage area of a regional BMP. The
same conditions for a single residential incentive will apply. The runoff from a minimum of 500
square feet of impervious area per property in aggregate would have to be captured by the BMP.
Drainage area size limitations may be required to maintain intended performance. As an
alternative to a new facility, retrofitting existing stormwater detention basins could be made to
provide equivalent BMP modifications to protect stream channels.