OPPORTUNITYProperty Owners that implement effective stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) can apply to receive a reduction in their monthly “Drainage” fee. An Owner must decide if they want to apply for Quality and/or Quantity credits:

• An application submitted for Quality will allow up to a (50%) credit • An application submitted for Quantity will allow for (50-100%) credit

After an Owner decides to pursue this opportunity, the application(s) must be submitted to the City. Both applications can be submitted at once. The application process requires certain steps; some of these steps are as follows:

• Complete, sign and submit application(s) – Quality and/or Quantity• Provide current Site Plan showing all buildings, structures, impervious areas and other site features• Create stormwater management plan including BMP (Best Management Practice) features and rainfall calculations • Prepare Construction Documents with associated plans, sections and details• Attain post-construction certification (prior to credit approval and fee reduction)

**Solution Blue provides support and can assist Owners with the steps listed above**

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Stormwater Credit ProgramCity of Minneapolis, MN

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• Reduce monthly “Drainage” fees (utility bill)• Increase property value and resale potential• Improve aesthetics and enhance “curb appeal”

• Combine work with other capital improvement projects• Enhance water and overall environmental quality• Implement Green Infrastructure components

PRIMARY BENEFITS & POTENTIAL RESULTS

OVERVIEWMany cities around the country are faced with challenges related to aging infrastructure and the associated operations and maintenance costs. Part of this infrastructure deals with management of stormwater and surface water, and how this affects individual property Owners. Since 2005, the City of Minneapolis has included a separate “Drainage” fee on monthly utility bills. These fees are used to maintain the City’s stormwater and surface water management systems. While some property Owners pay less than $1,000 per year, others pay $10,000-$50,000 per year, and some more than $100,000.

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