Private Stormwater Basin Maintenance Assistance Program

How it works

The City of Bowling Green describes this as a one-time maintenance assistance program for private stormwater retention and detention basins. Property owners may nominate a basin they own, wholly or partly, during an annually announced application period. Public Works scores and prioritizes requests, then works with the owners and a private contractor through city procurement procedures to complete the project.

What the money covers

The program is meant to restore the proper function of a private basin. The page says public funds cannot be used for purely aesthetic enhancement of the basin or surrounding area. Public Works has sole discretion over the work needed to bring the basin into safe NPDES compliance.

Amounts and matching

• The city may annually allocate funds to this program
• The city funds up to 50% of a project’s total cost
• Maximum city contribution: $3,000.00
• Private parties must provide their cost share to the city before work begins
• Projects are funded in priority order until program funds are exhausted
• If two projects have the same score, the earlier application date gets higher priority
• Unfunded projects are reconsidered in future budget years

How to apply

• Citizens may nominate retention/detention basins on property they own wholly or in part
• Nominations are accepted during an annually announced application period
• For more information or to nominate a basin in need of maintenance, contact Stormwater Management at 270-393-3071

Timing and deadlines

• The page does not provide fixed opening or closing dates
• Funding depends on annual city allocations and available program funds
• The city inspects and accepts work before any payments are made

Additional program details

• The city defines this as a one-time effort to help restore a private basin, after which property owners resume maintenance responsibilities
• The city notes that neglected basins can experience vegetative growth or erosion, and that some projects may help prevent NPDES noncompliance or public safety hazards