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Page 1 of 4 Cost-Share Program Application Rev. January 2025 Puyallup’s Rain Garden Program Cost-share program Application Please complete this application and submit to Stormwater Engineering via email at: [EMAIL REDACTED] or mail to: 333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371. APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: Street address: ZIP Code: Phone: Email: Parcel No.: Is your property within City of Puyallup limits: Yes No Owned Rented If rented, please provide landlord information Landlord: Phone: GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION What GSI are you interested in installing (check all that apply): Rain Garden Permeable Pavement Rain Barrel Do you have any GSI currently installed on your property: Yes No SIGNATURE Applicant Signature: Date: **TO BE COMPLETED BY PROGRAM STAFF** PRELIMINARY SITE EVALUATION Staff name: Date: Parcel address evaluated: Property within City of Puyallup limits: Yes No Potential location away foundation(s): Yes No N/A How far: ft Condition of existing GSI: Maintained In need of upkeep N/A Explain: PERCOLATION TEST Staff name: Date: Test location: (Attach sketch of property and identify test location and existing structures) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 4 Cost-Share Program Application Rev. January 2025 **TO BE COMPLETED BY PROGRAM STAFF** PIT depth: in Water: in Time: start end Infiltration rate: PROGRAM DETERMINATION Applicant Approved: Yes No Rain Garden Permeable Pavement Rain Barrel Explain: Date ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 3 of 4 Cost-Share Program Application Rev. January 2025 Program Eligibility and Restrictions This is a cost-share program wherein the program participant pays for all costs involved and receives reimbursement based on funding availability, project type and eligible expenses for a portion of the costs involved. For permeable pavements: the City will reimburse the participant 50% of the total eligible cost, up to $10,000. For rain gardens, participants pay all labor costs, and the City pays for eligible material costs such as plants and soil, up to $1,500. For rain barrels: the City will reimburse the participant up to $150, not to exceed the price of the rain barrel. This program has limited funding and is available on a first-come first-served basis according to application date, and until funds run out. Preliminary site visits must be held, and percolation tests completed within three weeks of application date. Applications will be approved/denied based on application content, site suitability, and program-fund availability. Design and installation location shall be reviewed by the CITY for conformity with design guidelines. Eligible GSI projects include: rain gardens, permeable pavements, and rain barrels. PARTICIPANTS may install one of each of the eligible GSI elements per the program restrictions. The program is open to existing residential properties, that mitigate or replace existing impervious surfaces. The program is not open to new development or redevelopment requirements subject to the Phase II Municipal Permit or the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington Rain garden designs and installations shall follow the 2024 Rain Garden Design Manual for Western Washington. Permeable pavements shall follow the Site Management Plan for Stormwater Operations and Maintenance (pg. A-101 to A-107), located on the City of Puyallup website. Design and location shall be reviewed by the City. Properties shall be located within City of Puyallup limits. The cost-share amounts for each the CITY and PARTICIPANT are typically not equal, and will depend on design, PARTICIPANT-selected CONTRACTOR, and other factors. Submittal of an application does not guarantee available funds or approval for program. Any work performed or costs incurred for rain gardens or permeable pavements prior to execution of a Cost-Share Agreement with the CITY will not be program eligible. Rain barrel purchases made prior to program approval may not be eligible for reimbursement. Permeable pavements shall be installed by a licensed contractor experienced in landscaping or pavement construction and pre-approved by the CITY. Permeable pavement installations are limited to replacement in-place of existing impervious pavements or surfaces and in areas that are subject to stormwater runoff and not covered by a carport, awning, or other structure. Permeable pavement should be installed within three months of the CITY signing off on Cost-Share Agreement. All permeable pavement PARTICIPANTS will have to sign a maintenance covenant, agreeing to follow a maintenance plan provided by the CITY. Rain Gardens, up to and including grading of the rain garden to meet design plans, and installation of mulch layer may be completed by a licensed contractor experienced in landscaping or construction projects and pre-approved by the CITY. If the PARTICIPANT wishes to install the Rain Garden themselves (DIY), they will need to follow a checklist provided by the CITY and report to a Pierce Conservation District (PCD) representative when they complete specific installation tasks before the PARTICIPANT can continue to the next step in the installation process. Rain garden designs and installations shall follow the 2024 Rain Garden Design Manual for Western Washington. Rain Gardens should be installed within three months of the CITY signing off on Cost-Share Agreement. All rain garden PARTICIPANTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 4 of 4 Cost-Share Program Application Rev. January 2025 will have to sign a maintenance covenant, agreeing to follow a Maintenance plan provided by CITY. Rain barrels shall be a minimum of 40 gallons in size and pre-made. Materials for construction of a ‘homemade’ barrel do not qualify for reimbursement. Delivery and installation costs of the purchased rain barrel may be included in total allowed reimbursement amount. Once approved, installations must be completed, and reimbursement form submitted (rain barrels only) within three months of approval date. Total, combined CITY cost & reimbursement for all approved PARTICIPANT projects, including all selected and approved GSI elements, shall not exceed $11,650. Complete details are outlined in the Cost-Share Application, Cost-Share Agreement and Rain Barrel Reimbursement Form.