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CREEK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
Name:
Address:
Home Phone: Daytime Phone: Email:
Can the City access your property for evaluation of this application? Yes No
Description of proposed work (please attach a sketch):
Anticipated Schedule:
Request for financial assistance:
free disposal of debris removed from creek
Item Cost Estimate
I have read and understand the conditions listed on the reverse side of this application.
Property Owner’s Signature Date
Name and address if different from above
City Approval
Financial Approval
City Engineer Date
Amount/Items:
Regulatory Approval
Development Regulations Specialist Date
IOWA CITY’S
CREEK MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
This program has been developed to provide financial assistance for property owners to
perform creek maintenance. The program is intended to help cover the costs of
materials such as rip rap (stone) or plant materials used to stabilize a creek bank,
and/or to provide free disposal of debris removed from the creek. The goals of the
program are to reduce erosion and limit flooding by facilitating proper creek
maintenance. Projects may range from debris removal to erosion control and bank
stabilization. The program has a limited amount of funds. Comprehensive projects
spanning more than one property are often most effective and will be given a higher
priority.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill out the application and include a sketch of the proposed work and attach
estimates or quotes you may have.
2. Make sure that the application is signed by the property owner(s).
CONDITIONS
1. The property owner is responsible for the payment of all expenses associated
with the work. Upon submittal of paid receipts, the City will reimburse the
property owner within 30 days for costs approved by this application.
2. Implementation of an approved project is the sole responsibility of the property
owner. The City is not liable for personal injury or property damage resulting
from said work.
3. Projects approved for funding carry no implied warrantee by the City.
Implementation and maintenance are the responsibility of the property owner.
4. The property owner is responsible for any local, state or federal permits that may
be required. In most cases if any permit is required, it will be a local permit that
can be obtained from the Housing and Inspection Services Department (356-
5120).
5. Free disposal of debris removed from a creek has the following requirements:
• Place the debris at the curb between the sidewalk and the street.
• Place all wood in a separate pile from other debris (such as shopping
carts and tires).
• Call 3 days in advance to arrange for pick up (356-5140).
6. Involve your neighbors. If your neighbors are not a part of the project, at least
keep them informed and seek their input before doing the work. Drainage issues
have been known to cause years of ill will between neighbors.
7. The IRS does not consider this taxable income; however, a W-9 tax form will
need to be completed and returned to the City prior to receiving the
reimbursement check.