Conceptual Project Application 2024

Pre-Application

for the Conceptual Project Partnership

Submit by November 29, 2024
To be considered for the program, a pre-application must be on file by the date above. Please fill out the pre-application below and upload any required documentation.

Learn About the Program
Please visit the Conceptual Project Partnership web page to learn more about Who Can Apply and What Projects are Eligible, How Assistance can be Used to design stormwater infrastructure, and the General Partnership Guidelines for selected projects.

Draft Links: To save a draft, click Save Draft at the bottom of the webpage. A link to your saved application will be provided at the top of the page. Anyone with this link can edit, upload files, sign, and submit the application.

Questions: If you have any questions about applying to this program or have difficulty with the online application, please contact stormwater@mwrd.org.

Application Info

Tracking # and Applicant:
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Applicant Information

Must be a public entity able to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the MWRD. Eligible public entities include municipalities, townships, and other local government organizations.

Public Entity Name (Applicant)

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Points of Contact

Administrative Head or Executive of the Applicant

Individual that will sign and submit the final, full application to the MWRD. Examples include Public Works Director, Engineering Director or an equivalent position.

Full Name

Title

Organization

Phone

Confirm Email

Application Preparer or Facilitator

Individual knowledgeable about the details of this application, authorized to prepare and review applications on behalf of the Applicant.

Full Name

Title

Business/Organization

Phone

Confirm Email

Provide Any Additional Contacts Below

Full Name	Title	Organization	Email	Operations
Full Name	Title	Organization	Email

Flooding Information

What are the details of your flooding problem?

Provide a brief description of the flooding experienced.

Please explain why your organization is seeking assistance from the MWRD.

Does your agency need guidance identifying possible causes and/or solutions to the flooding/drainage problem?

We have identified the main causes of the flooding and have a potential solution.

We have identified the main causes of the flooding but require assistance to devise a solution.

We are unsure of the main causes of the flooding and require assistance to devise a solution.

Describe (Optional):

Has this flooding issue been identified by a different agency?

Yes

Unsure

Describe (Optional):

Was this flooding area identified for a project in the Detailed Watershed Plan (DWP) or a Stormwater Master Planning (SMP) project conducted by the MWRD?

Yes

Unsure

Describe (Optional):

Flooding Extents

We would like to know where the flooding happens. Are you able to provide a simple exhibit outlining the extents of the flooding experienced?

Yes, we can provide a map where the flooding occurs.

No, we would prefer to describe in words where the flooding occurs.

Upload a map of the flooding:

What type of sewer is the area serviced by?

Combined sewers

Separate sewers

Both combined and separate sewers

We are unsure

How often does your agency maintain the sewer system in the vicinity of the project area? Please describe the maintenance history below:

Describe any nearby bodies of water or major stormwater infrastructure that affects the area:

Flood Types

What types of flooding have been experienced in this area? (This can include the flooding of homes and businesses, street flooding, flooding of critical facilities, etc.) Please describe any damage to structures, vehicles, and personal or public property below:

Flood Frequency

How often does this flooding occur in the area?

Do you have documentation that it has flooded in the past?

Yes

Dates of the most recent flood events:

Month	Year	General description of the event	Operations
Month	Year	General description of the event

Flood Causes

What do you think causes the flooding in this area?

Past Work

Flood Documentation and Identification

Does your agency have documentation of the flooding? (photographs, 311 call logs, Public Works records, letters from residents, etc.)

Yes, we are aware of the extent of the flooding and have documented it.

No, we are aware of the flooding area(s) but have not yet documented it.

Flood Study and Engineering

Is there an engineering study available related to the flooding/drainage problem?

We are not aware of existing studies or have had any studies performed.

We have historical studies available in our records.

We have started a study of current flood conditions.

We have completed a study of current flood conditions.

Please describe any past work to address the flooding issue:

Other Partnerships

Outside Support

Has your agency worked with or planned to work with any other organizations to address the flooding issue?

Yes

Describe:

Please describe any public outreach your agency has engaged in related to the flooding problem:

Grants

Has your agency applied for or received any grants or outside funding related to the flooding issue?

Yes

Describe:

Pre-Application Meeting

Please indicate your preferred meeting dates and times below. Preferred dates should be at least one week after you submit the pre-application form.

Preferred Meeting Time 1

Preferred Meeting Time 2

Preferred Meeting Time 3

Please list any additional attendees you would like to include in the meeting:

Full Name	Title	Organization	Email	Operations
Full Name	Title	Organization	Email

Please select all items your agency would like to discuss or receive more information on:

What to do when it floods

MWRD's role in stormwater management

Available partnership programs that MWRD offers

How to apply for a partnership and general requirements

Green Infrastructure (GI)

Voluntary Flood-Prone Property Acquisitions (FPPA, "buyouts")

Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO)

Tunnel And Reservoir Plan (TARP, "Deep Tunnel")

Other…

Are there any other issues or concerns you would like to discuss directly with MWRD? Briefly describe below:

Applicant's Acknowledgement & Signature

Administrative Head or Executive of the Applicant

(e.g. Public Works Director, Engineering Director, or equivalent position).

Full Name

Title

Public Entity Name (Applicant)

Draft Links: To have another member of your team edit, upload files, sign, and submit the application, please click Save Draft at the bottom of the webpage. A link to your saved application will be provided at the top of the page. Anyone with this link has access to the application.