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RainWise:Lessons Learned
Bob SpencerRainWise Program Manager
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RainwiseFinancial Incentive Program for Private Property
Owners
Seattle Public Utilities
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Program Implementation
Residential RainwiseGreen Infrastructure
CIP projects- Ballard- North Union Bay- Montlake
- Evaluating additional basins– Barton (lead by King
County)– Genesee– Henderson– Fremont/Wallingford
Seattle Public Utilities
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Future GSI Basins?
MOA discussions started –goal is to coordinate
programs to look the same to City residents
King County GSI Coordination
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RainWiseTools
Available atrainwise.seattle.gov
Lessons learned Getting to RainWise
“Handholding” required is extremely staff intensive
City contracting process/site feasibility not suited to being built by city
Accountability for maintenance/longevity Facilities oversized, could be made
smaller (100 year storm sizing)
RainWise Adopted
Train the contractor model Standard 95% design guidelines for
projectsRebate instead of “free installation”
New Directions
City is “hands off” in contracting process
Trained vendor community
Pre and post inspections ensure quality control
Homeowner involvement in implementation hopefully strengthen commitment to maintenance
Learning and Incorporating Feedback
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Cisterns
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Auditable and AccountableProcess and Procedures
Homeowner legal agreement 5 year term, must be disclosed upon sale of
property Includes maintenance agreement Inspection clause Don’t forget photo permission!
Flexibility to Adapt
Update documents as conditions change Add new items as necessary
Contractor Warranty/Homeowner Certification/Rockery Waiver
Update designs to reflect discovered site conditions
Recruitment Strategy
Start minimally, add additional outreach elements as we move forward
Contractors will help you recruit as they promote their business!
Onus on homeowner to follow through with project
Staff Considerations
Program staff Inspection staff Engineering/design staff Administration staff Finance staffMonitoring staff
Cautionary Tales
Media exposure can affect you for good and bad
Staff needs will be larger than expectedGetting that staff up to speed will take
months The internet is not for everyone
RainWise Status Update 67 completed installations
average 1000+ SF 40 in construction
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206-684-4163
www.rainwise.seattle.gov www.seattle.gov/util/RainWise
Questions?