(1) There is established a stormwater quality projects incentive grant program ("program") to provide funding where urban county monetary participation is justified for the following:
(a) Cost-sharing assistance for stormwater projects/programs on residential and commercial /industrial properties with existing stormwater concerns; and
(b) Grants for community-based stormwater projects.
(2) Projects that may qualify for participation in the program include, but are not limited to:
(a) Projects to reduce stormwater runoff from the property;
(b) Projects to improve water quality; and
(c) Projects to provide public or private education related to stormwater quality.
(3) In determining whether a project/program qualifies for participation in the program by justifying monetary participation by the urban county government, the following factors may be considered:
(a) The extent to which the project/program reduces stormwater runoff from the property or improves water quality in an amount in excess applicable urban county government standards;
(b) The applicant's record of compliance with the provisions of chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances.
(4) To participate in the program an application and information supporting the project/program must be submitted as provided for in a form provided by the division of water quality.
(5) Eligible applicants may include, but are not limited to, property owners, neighborhood associations, and conservation organizations.
(6) Applications for participation in the program shall be reviewed by the division of water quality. If additional information is required the applicant will be notified. The director of water quality shall make a recommendation for approval or denial of the application. The recommendation shall be presented to the water quality fees board which shall review the application and recommendation pursuant to subsection 16-408(4).
(7) All grants under this section are subject to the limitations of funding each fiscal year.
(8) The program shall be funded annually at a minimum of ten (10) percent of the total revenue generated by the water quality management fee and shall be reviewed as part of the audit provided for in section 16-409.
(Ord. No. 73-2009, § 1, 5-14-09)