2. Program Description

   The City of Ankeny has budgeted $17,000 for a stormwater BMP cost-share program. This program is an innovative approach to help control water quality impacts that are caused by stormwater runoff. The goal of this program is to encourage individual landowners and businesses to incorporate stormwater BMPs on their property to aid in the improvement of water quality. Some BMPs include rain gardens/bioretention cells, rain barrels, pervious pavement systems, soil quality restoration, and native planting buffers/swales. The program is intended to help offset the cost of materials and/or contractor labor to install such practices. Funding is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Property owners are encouraged to collaborate with neighboring property owners to complete neighborhood stormwater management projects.

4. Conditions
   • Rain barrels are eligible for a 50% match up to a maximum reimbursement of $75. Other BMP practices are eligible for a 50% match up to a maximum reimbursement of $1800 per land owner or business. Applicants may utilize this program in multiple fiscal years for various BMP projects, with the exception of rain barrels which are available one time only & only one per address.
   • Funding is available to applicants on a first come basis. City approval is required PRIOR to any work occurring.
   • Projects constructed without City approval will not be reimbursed.
   • Stormwater Best Management Practices shall meet the design criteria in the Iowa Storm Water Management Manual
   • The applicant is responsible for all project costs. The City of Ankeny will provide reimbursement after costs are incurred. After submitting all final costs, receipts and any other required information, the City of Ankeny will reimburse the applicant within approximately 30 days for eligible expenses.
   • The project must be completed and receipts submitted to the City by May 31, 2024.
   • The City of Ankeny will require access to your property for evaluation of the project prior to construction, during construction, and during the final inspection of the project.
   • Implementation of an approved project is the sole responsibility of the property owner. The City of Ankeny is not liable for personal injury or property damage resulting from said work.
   • Projects approved for funding carry no implied warranty by the City of Ankeny.
   • The funded practice must be maintained for a minimum period of three (3) years. All maintenance costs are the responsibility of the property owner.
   • The applicant is responsible for obtaining all applicable permits. The application approval does not constitute a permit. Notify Iowa One Call (811) before beginning ground disturbing construction.
6. First Name*
7. Last Name*
9. Address*
11. City*
12. State*
13. Zip Code*
15. Phone Number*
16. Email*
18. Proposed Best Management Practice (BMP)*

    1. Rain Garden/Bioretention Cell
    2. Pervious Pavement System
    3. Soil Quality Restoration

    1. Rain Barrel
    2. Native Planting Garden/Buffer/Swale
    3. Other
20. If other, please explain
22. Summary/Description of the project**

    *Must include the scientific names of plants

24. Map/Drawing showing project location*
26. Cost Summary*

    You may also upload a contractor's estimate below.

28. Contractor's Estimate for the project
30. Anticipated project schedule, including expected completion date*
32. Estimated cost of project*
34. Reimbursement Amount Requested*
    • 50% of total with a maximum amount of $1800 reimbursement for all practices combined.
    • 50% of the cost of a rain barrel with a maximum of $75
36. Acknowlegment*

    I agree that all the information provided in this application (and the accompanying documents) are true and accurate. I agree to follow the conditions of this program. The City of Ankeny can have access to my property and may photograph the installed best management practice(s).

    1. Yes
    2. No
38. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    1. I agree.
40. Electronic Signature*
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