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Funding Storm Water for Results

Funding Storm Water for Results. City of Indianapolis ACEC Environmental Conference Presenter: Lori Miser, DPW Director September 12, 2013. The Problem. Flooded roadways Dilapidated infrastructure Severe erosion Area flooding. Customers and Complaints. 300,000 customers served

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Funding Storm Water for Results

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  1. Funding Storm Water for Results City of Indianapolis ACEC Environmental Conference Presenter: Lori Miser, DPW Director September 12, 2013

  2. The Problem Flooded roadways Dilapidated infrastructure Severe erosion Area flooding

  3. Customers and Complaints 300,000 customers served Average 20,000 complaints per year Customers drive the program

  4. The Issues Include Significant storm water infrastructure needs Over $320 million in capital needs in more than 380 currently identified problem areas Aging storm water infrastructure Increasing regulatory requirements The 2013 operations budget is $10.1 million, which is $4 million less than what is needed Storm water capital funding is declining each year 2013 - $8 million 2014/2015 - $3.5 million 2016 - $2 million

  5. History of Fee Rates 2001 – Initial recommended fee storm water rate was $2.95 per month for residential property owners At creation of Distict Council approved a rate of $1.25 per month 2006 – The rate was increased to $2.25 per month Some Council members supported a $3.00 rate at that time

  6. The Storm Water Asset Serves all of Marion County Valued at approximately $1.1 billion 1,300 miles of pipe More than 100,000 structures 2 dams 35 miles of levee 3,700 miles of public roadway

  7. Projects to Address Priorities $81 million in capital projects 2014-2018 $16 million/year for 20 years to address $320 million in known needs Affects all areas of the City/County

  8. Goals Provide a storm water rate that is lower than surrounding communities and equitable for all property owners. Complete approximately $16 million/year in storm water capital projects over the next 20 years. • Provide $15 million for annual operational costs. • Provide credits for both residential and nonresidential properties.

  9. Current v. ProposedFee Structure Current Proposed Storm water fees for residential and non-residential property owners will be calculated the same. Residential properties will be assessed to determine the amount of impervious surface area and charged based on that assessment—just as non-residential users are today. • Storm water fees for residential and non-residential property owners are calculated differently. • Residential properties: Flat fee based on an average measure of impervious surface area—regardless of how much impervious area they actually have. • Those with properties under the average measure of impervious area pay the same as those with properties far larger than the average measure • Non-residential properties: Charged based on how much impervious surface area exists on property.

  10. Details of Proposed Fee Structure • Create a base billing unit of 1,000 square feet of impervious area. • Measure all parcels and assess storm water fee based on the base billing units of impervious area. • Non-residential already complete.

  11. Rate Comparison Current monthly rate is $2.25 for residential property owners. Proposed rates for residential and non-residential property owners will remain lower than other districts.

  12. Proposed Fee and Users • Residential users • About 20 percent will pay less than they pay today. • About 40 percent will pay $1.05 more per month. • About 20 percent will pay $2.10 more per month. • Non-residential users will pay on average about 37% more per month. 12

  13. Proposed Actions • Address identified needs. • Complete estimated $320 million in project in more than 380 areas across Marion County. • Complete approximately $81 million in projects over the next 5 years. • Create predictive/preventative operations and maintenance program.

  14. Proposed Projects Bean Creek Area Drainage Improvements (SD-33-057) • Center and Warren Townships • Five project areas 2014-2018 • Relieve flooding in yards, ditches, and roads while naturally treating the surface runoff via the hybrid ditches • Total Cost Estimate: $7 million • Affected Properties: Over 200 properties • Construction Anticipated Start: Spring 2014 (Area 3) 14

  15. Proposed Projects 38th Street and Olney Avenue Area Drainage Improvements (SD-19-009) • Center Townships • Four project areas 2014-2018 • Reduce flooding in yards and roads with new storm sewer system • Total Cost Estimate: $10 million • Affected Properties: Over 200 properties • Construction Anticipated Start: Spring 2015 15

  16. Proposed Projects Butler Avenue Area Drainage Improvements (SD-19--18) • Center Townships • Four project areas 2014-2019 • Relieve flooding in yards, ditches, and roads with installation of storm sewers and hybrid ditches • Total Cost Estimate: $13 million • Affected Properties: Approximately 900 properties • Construction Anticipated Start: Spring 2016 16

  17. Program Benefits Kessler Boulevard Storm Water Improvements (SD-10-017A) • Washington Township • Installation of 9,537 linear feet of storm pipe, 70 inlets, 1 water quality BMP, planting of 103 trees and 0.90 miles of street resurfacing • Area once known for impassible road sections due to flooding and standing water in a high traffic area • Project alleviated street and yard flooding • Total Cost: $1,563,000 • Construction Completed: August of 2009 17

  18. Program Benefits Sten Court Storm Water Improvements (SD-00-041) • Perry Township • Installation of 1,634 lineal feet of new storm sewer, 1,310 lineal feet of new ditches, and 12 new inlets • Project relieved flooding in front yards, ditches, and roads • Total Cost: $241,803 • Affected Properties: 35 homes • Construction Completed: July of 2010 18

  19. Proposed Actions • Provide storm water credits to all eligible residential and non-residential properties • Existing credits will expire on December 31, 2015 *A Homeowners or Condominium Association can apply on behalf of its members

  20. Why This is Important Creates an equitable and fair storm water rate structure Will complete $320 million in much needed storm water system improvements and create a sustainable operations and maintenance program Keeps the monthly storm water rate lower than surrounding communities Provides credit opportunities for all properties and encourages the use of sustainable infrastructure Improves our City and lives of our residents and owners

  21. Questions

  22. Proposed Schedule Obtain Council approval establishing effective date of January 1, 2014 Complete measurement of impervious surface area on residential properties fall 2013 and update user account information First adjusted statements go out late spring 2014 on property tax statements Proposed capital plan proceeds January 2014 New credit program applications available. New credits will have a three year term unless otherwise terminated Existing credits will expire on or before December 31, 2015

  23. Program Benefits Mills Road and Trotter Improvements (SD-43-023) • Decatur Township • Installation of 10,634 linear feet of new storm sewer and 97 new inlets • Relieved flooding in yards, ditches, and roads while naturally treating the surface runoff via the hybrid ditches • Total Cost: $1,542,000 • Affected Properties: All 83 properties • Construction Completed: September of 2012 23

  24. Program Benefits Highland Creek and White River Storm Water Improvements (SD-32-009) • Perry and Center Townships • Reduced damage to homes and buildings caused by flood water, water quality benefits through a constructed wetland, and improved driving conditions and safer travel in and out of the area by emergency vehicles. • Total Cost: $1,700,000 • Construction Completed: Fall of 2010 24

  25. Program Benefits Glenroy Village Drainage Improvements (SD-33-017D) • Warren Township • Installation of 21,676 linear feet of storm sewer and 101 new inlets • Alleviated unmanageable ditches and allows for the preservation of public infrastructure, such as roadways • Total Cost: $1,555,000 • Affected Properties: 160 properties • Construction Completed: January of 2012 25

  26. Program Benefits 17th and Livingston Avenue Area Drainage Improvements (SD-30-015) • Wayne Township • Installation of 1643 linear feet of storm pipe, 9077 linear feet of channel work, 118 new inlets, 2.36 lane miles of street resurfacing, and 182 linear feet of curb repair or replacement • Green infrastructure including hybrid ditches and infiltration trench systems installed in the area • Allows drainage for standing water in streets, yards and flooding in basements, crawl spaces and garages • Total Cost: $3,133, 500 • Construction Completed: April of 2012 26

  27. Program Benefits Pendleton Pike and Shadeland Storm Sewer Improvements (SD-20-003A, B & C) • Lawrence Township • Installation of 139,768 linear feet of storm pipe, 337 inlets, 61 linear feet of sidewalk, 24 laterals, 5 sanitary manholes, 1328 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipe, and 4.74 miles of street resurfacing • Flood relief by installing hybrid ditch system, sanitary sewer system and road resurfacing • Total Cost: $3,962,000 • Affected Properties: 255 properties • Construction Completed: August of 2012 27

  28. Program Benefits 62nd and Cooper Neighborhood Area Storm Water Improvements (SD-10-044B) • Pike and Washington Townships • Installation of 3,300 linear feet of storm sewer, 16 manholes, 5 culverts and 2,000 linear feet of channel work • Project improved street, ditch and yard flooding, reduced slick driving conditions, extended pavement life • Total Cost: $1,058,000 • Construction Completed: Spring of 2013 28

  29. Program Benefits Norwaldo Phase II Storm Water Improvements (SD-18-003B) • Washington Township • Installation of 10,575 linear feet of pipe, 129 structures, 2.5 miles of road resurfacing and 3 rain gardens • Green infrastructure installation increased the amount of storm water infiltration in the project area with benefits to the sanitary sewer system • Total Cost: $3,356,000 • Affected Properties: 144 homes after the • Construction Completed: October of 2012 29

  30. Program Benefits 30th St. Storm Water Improvements (SD-17-009) • Center Township • Improved neighborhood drainage, increased commuter and pedestrian traffic, longer life expectancy for infrastructure • Total Cost: $1,200,000 • Construction Completed: July of 2012 30

  31. Problem Areas Currently over 380 problem areas indentified – covers all Council Districts

  32. Complaints Between 2002 and 2013, the City received on average more than 20,000 storm water related complaints annually. In 2008 alone more than 29,000 were recorded Add complaints map here

  33. Overview Section 676-101 establishes the purpose and policy of the Marion County Storm Water Management District Serves approximately 300,000 customers Excludes City of Beech Grove, Town of Speedway and Town of Cumberland Estimated $1.1 Billion asset Approximately 1,300 miles of pipe, 70,000 inlets, 50,000 manholes, 2 high hazard dams, several storm water lift stations

  34. Proposed Storm Water Credits Adjust current credit allowance for meeting the existing standards Provide new credit for utilization of green infrastructure/infiltration practices and exceeding current standards (Ex: rain gardens, bio-swales, retention ponds, rain barrels, pervious pavement) Include an education credit for schools that assist in meeting storm water NPDES discharge permit requirements Credits allowed to 50% of total non-residential fee if eligible

  35. Rate Comparison Current residential rate is flat at $2.25 per month (all property owners pay same rate) Lower than other districts

  36. Rate Comparison Current non-residential rate is $2.25 per month per equivalent residential unit (ERU) Lower than other districts

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