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There are two types of credits available for the stormwater fee: Ratio Credit and Detention Basin Credit.
Ratio Credit
Properties that have a very large amount of pervious area (e.g. grass, gravel), when compared to the amount of impervious area, may qualify for the Ratio Credit. The justification for this credit is that the pervious area is able to absorb much of the runoff from the impervious area. A prime example of this would be a house or barn in the middle of a very large yard or field.
The Ratio Credit is a 50 percent credit that is granted to parcels where the ratio of the Total Parcel Area to the Runoff Surface area is at least 30:1.
To apply for a Ratio Credit, complete the application form (see the Ratio Credit Application Form) and submit it to the following address:
Stormwater Utility Division
Attention: Philip Boyles
4800 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64130.
The division will evaluate the information provided and inspect the detention basin for proper operation and maintenance. If you wish to talk with a Stormwater Utility Division representative about credits, call (816) 513-0563.
Detention Basin Credit
Stormwater detention structures are installed and maintained to reduce the peak flow of and runoff volume of stormwater from a drainage area, thereby reducing flooding and erosion downstream. Properties served by a privately owned, and properly maintained, detention structure will be granted a stormwater fee credit. The amount of the credit shall be based on the reduction of stormwater runoff provided by the detention structures and be calculated according to guidelines established by the Director of Water Services Department. The minimum credit shall be 10 percent and the maximum credit shall be 50 percent.
To apply for a Detention Basin Credit, complete the application form (see the Detention Credit Application Form) and submit it to the following address:
Stormwater Utility Division
Attention: Philip Boyles
4800 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64130.
The division will evaluate the information provided and inspect the detention basin for proper operation and maintenance. If you wish to talk with a Stormwater Utility Division representative about credits, call (816) 513-0563.
