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Kansas City's Overflow Control Program aims to improve urban water sustainability through green infrastructure and effective community outreach. The initiative includes a $2.5 billion, 25-year plan to manage sewer overflow and enhance local water systems, benefiting over 653,000 residents. The program emphasizes collaboration among city departments and offers various community engagement activities to promote sustainable practices.
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- 1. Kansas City’s OverflowControl Program Urban Water Sustainability Leadership Conference October 16, 2012 Water Services Department 1
- 2. The U.S. WaterAlliance has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Program. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP at RCEP.net. A certificate of completion will be issued to each participant. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by RCEP. Water Services Department 2
- 3. Purpose To promote thenational dialogue on resource recovery and green infrastructure Conference Learning Objectives At the end of this presentation you will be able to: Define the range of benefits of green infrastructure practices Identify barriers and costs to implementation of these practices Evaluate options and opportunities for funding, financing, and valuing green infrastructure Develop practical actions that government, communities, and others can implement to promote adoption of green infrastructure solutions Water Services Department 3
- 4. Presentation Overview Program Overview– Terry Leeds, Director, Kansas City Water Services Department Middle Blue River Basin Green Solutions Pilot Project – Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Circo, Kansas City, Missouri and Ron Coker, Program Manager, Kansas City’s Overflow Control Program Neighborhood Overlay –EnergyWorks! and WaterWorks! – Dennis Murphey, Chief Environmental Officer, City of Kansas City, Missouri and Kristin Riott, Executive Director, Bridging the Gap Education and Outreach – Lara Isch, Overflow Control Program Outreach Coordinator, Kansas City Water Services Department Water Services Department 4
- 5. Overflow Control Program Developed to meet regulatory requirements related to reducing and preventing sewer overflows $2.5 Billion (2008 Dollars) 25-year completion schedule Water Services Department 5
- 6. Kansas City’s SewerSystem Over 653,000 people are served by Kansas City’s sewer system 27 satellite communities Two types of sewer systems Combined Sewer System Separate Sanitary Sewer System Water Services Department 6
- 7. Combined Sewer System 7 Basins 58 Square Miles 1,050 miles of pipe Planned Improvements: • Green Infrastructure • Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation • Separation Projects • Storage Projects • System Improvements Water Services Department 7
- 8. Separate Sanitary SewerSystem 9 Basins 250 Square Miles 1,750 miles of pipe $1 billion in planned improvements include: • Infiltration & Inflow Reduction • System Improvements • Wet Weather Storage and Treatment Water Services Department 8
- 9. Middle Blue RiverBasin 2 Watersheds 3.5 Million Gallons of Anticipated Overflow 744 Acres in Total Water Services Department 9
- 10. Middle Blue RiverBasin 25 Acres of Rain Gardens, Bio- swales, Permeable Pavement and Green Roofs Water Services Department 10
- 11. Middle Blue RiverBasin Green Solutions Pilot Project Work includes: • Sewer repairs • Curbs and sidewalks • Raingardens and bioswales • Utility relocation • Street repair Water Services Department 11
- 12. Middle Blue RiverBasin- Video Water Services Department 12
- 13. Middle Blue RiverBasin Water Services Department 13
- 14. KC Green Mission Statement “The City of Kansas City, Mo. has been progressive and innovative in its efforts to implement green initiatives, which represent part of a more expansive agenda to make Kansas City a truly sustainable city. Our view of sustainability incorporates green programs into a broader triple bottom line approach that simultaneously promotes social equity, economic vitality and environmental quality.” Water Services Department 14
- 15. Public Outreach Water Services Department 15
- 16. Public Outreach Water Services Department 16
- 17. Middle Blue River Basin Green Solutions Pilot Project On the street meetings Breakfast meetings Door-to-Door Outreach Rain Barrel Workshops Mailers and Signage Water Services Department 17
- 18. Coordination and Collaboration Withinthe department, with other city departments and with outside agencies and organizations Allowed for the City to • be efficient with its resources; • share ideas; and • reduce the impacts on residents and business owners. Water Services Department 18
- 19. Overlay Team Chaired byMayor Pro Tem Cindy Circo, representatives met for over a year to ensure the City coordinated all available services – Water Services – Parks and Recreation – Planning and Community Development – Neighborhood and Housing Services – Public Works – University of Missouri- Kansas City – Center School District – Kansas City Power & Light – Missouri Gas Energy Water Services Department 19
- 20. Middle Blue RiverBasin Pilot Project Rain gardens Bioretention gardens Cascades Curb extensions Porous pavers Porous sidewalk Water Services Department 20
- 21. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 21
- 22. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 22
- 23. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 23
- 24. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 24
- 25. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 25
- 26. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 26
- 27. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 27
- 28. Green Infrastructure Stormwater Storage Traffic Calming Sidewalks (porous) Photos Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 28
- 29. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 29
- 30. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 30
- 31. Green Infrastructure Water Services Department 31
- 32. Porous Paver Sidewalks Water Services Department 32
- 33. Porous Paver Sidewalks Water Services Department 33
- 34. Porous Paver Sidewalks Water Services Department 34
- 35. Porous Concrete Sidewalks Water Services Department 35
- 36. Porous Concrete Sidewalks Water Services Department 36
- 37. Evaluating Green InfrastructureDesigns Photos Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 37
- 38. Evaluating Green InfrastructureDesigns Water Services Department 38
- 39. Evaluating Green InfrastructureDesigns Water Services Department 39
- 40. Celebration Events Kansas City’s First “KC Green Neighborhood” Street sign toppers to be used as permanent designation throughout the neighborhood Water Services Department 40
- 41. Celebration Events Bus tours and presentations EPA (July 2011) EPA and Area Businesses (June 2012) IECA Great Rivers Chapter (November 2012) New Partners for Smart Growth (February 2013) The Conservation Fund’s Peer Exchange Program WaterWorks! Grant Water Services Department 41
- 42. Ways to ImproveNeighborhoods Invest in visible infrastructure Pool capital improvement projects from multiple City departments Engage the neighborhood and encourage improvements on private property Connect residents to available assistance programs Create a renewed sense of pride Water Services Department 42
- 43. Code Enforcement PilotProgram Pilot own program in Middle Blue pilot area “Kinder, gentler” approach to code enforcement Resulted in a 90% abatement of the 95 properties cited Water Services Department 43
- 44. City Improvement Programs Focusedprograms and funding for property owners in pilot area – Low-Interest Home Loan Assistance – Home Weatherization Program – Home Remodeling Loan Programs – KCPL Assistance Programs – MGE Assistance Programs – Emergency Home Repair Program – KC Dream Home Program Water Services Department 44
- 45. Results Local workforce developmentcompany has recently bought 12 properties in the area to renovate Neighborhood group meets to pick up trash Residents want to know what they can do with “their” rain gardens Neighborhood team volunteered to compile lessons learned from the residents perspective and serve as a sounding board for future design phases Project served as a springboard for additional neighborhood improvements Water Services Department 45
- 46. Transforming the Neighborhood Before- Photo Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 46
- 47. Transforming the Neighborhood After- Photo Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 47
- 48. Transforming the Neighborhood Before and After- Photos Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 48
- 49. Transforming the Neighborhood Before- Photo Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 49
- 50. Transforming the Neighborhood After- Photo Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 50
- 51. Transforming the Neighborhood Before and After - Photos Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 51
- 52. Transforming the Neighborhood Before- Photo Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 52
- 53. Transforming the Neighborhood After- Photo Courtesy of URS Corporation Water Services Department 53
- 54. EnergyWorks KC Dennis Murphey Chief Environmental Officer City of Kansas City, Mo. 2012 Urban Water Sustainability Leadership Conference October 16, 2012
- 55. National BB ProgramGoals (1) Reduce energy use in existing buildings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change (2) Create (green) workforce opportunities (3) Transform the energy efficiency market
- 56. EWKC Goals  2,000Building improvements averaging 15% energy savings  180 Jobs  Regional Education & Outreach  Policy changes to promote energy efficiency  Sustainability of program concepts
- 57. Program Overview Grant Administration $ 1,250,000 Program Operations 1. Metropolitan Energy Center 2,200,000 2. Mid-America Regional Council 3,000,000 3. Marketing and Videography 1,260,000 4. Loan Loss Reserves (2) 1,010,000 5. Revolving Loan Fund 3,144,000 6. Interest Rate Buy Down 1,665,000 7. Rebates 2,100,000 8. Deconstruction 640,000 9. Blue Hills Business Incubator 2,200,000 10. WaterWorks! KC 720,000 11. Neighborhood Small Grants 411,000 12. Asbestos Assessment and Abatement 334,110 13. Contractor Training 9,250 14. CO Detectors 56,640 TOTAL BUDGET $20,000,000
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- 59. EnergyWorks KC (EWKC)is made possible by grant #DE-0003564 using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 funds from U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), Better Buildings Neighborhood Program (BBNP), to the City of Kansas City, Mo. 22
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- 61. Bridging the Gap “ConnectingEnvironment, Economy & Community” Water Services Department 61
- 62. WaterWorks! Overview $720,000 program(15 months) funded by ARRA dollars/U.S. Dept. of Energy Energy efficiency, employment, edu cation Replicable, cost-effective Water Services Department 62
- 63. Gallons Conserved perDollar Annual Gallons Cost (direct) Gallons/Dollar Showerhead/Aerator/ Tank Bank Kit DIY 15,000 $9 1,666 Prof. Installation 15,000 $104 144 Downspout disconnect 11,000* $69 159 High efficiency toilets 6,000 $200 30 Rain barrel DIY 220 $30 7 Rain gardens (120 sq. ft.) 1,600* $1,600 1 Water Services Department 63
- 64. WaterWorks! Deliverables 400 rain barrel/downspout disconnects Water Services Department 64
- 65. WaterWorks! Deliverables 5,000 Eco Kits Water Services Department 65
- 66. WaterWorks! Deliverables 1,000 Toilet Rebates Water Services Department 66
- 67. WaterWorks! Deliverables 12 Model Rain Gardens Water Services Department 67
- 68. Outreach & Education-Water Fairs Water Services Department 68
- 69. Lessons Learned Piggyback onexisting events Be eye-catching & fun Give something for free Minimize steps and paperwork Hire the right people Water Services Department 69
- 70. WaterWorks! Results Total gallonsconserved: up to 105 million gallons per year People employed: 5 FTE’s, 3 sub-contractors, casual laborers Gallons per dollar conserved: 147 Water Services Department 70
- 71. Education and Outreach Addedas part of the Overflow Control Plan Active citizen participation critical to success Inform citizens of the problem and their role in the solution Update citizens on proposed project designs, schedules and progress towards completion 12 million dollars over the life of the plan Water Services Department 71
- 72. How Do WeGet the Word Out? Water bill inserts are not enough Must invest people, funds, and time in education Need to reach people where they live Create community “buy in” Educate all age groups Water Services Department 72
- 73. Invest People, Fundsand Time: Roadshows Educate neighborhood leaders at regularly scheduled meetings Over 300 neighborhood associations listed in Kansas City Water Services Department 73
- 74. Reach People WhereThey Live Bring Public Meetings to the public to increase turn out and interest Food gets people to meetings and creates a sense of community Water Services Department 74
- 75. Create Buy-In: Neighbors EducatingEach Other New Reflections KC Rain Barrel Workshops Water Services Department 75
- 76. Educate All Ages: Photosby BNIM, Kansas City Water Services Department 76
- 77. Stormwater: From KCto the Sea Experts Educating Teachers Teachers Educating Kids… Water Services Department 77
- 78. Stormwater: From KCto the Sea Kids Educating EVERYONE! Water Services Department 78
- 79. Kansas City’s OverflowControl Program Urban Water Sustainability Leadership Conference October 16, 2012 QUESTIONS? This concludes the educational content of this activity. Water Services Department 79
Editor's Notes
- #53Â Cindy Circo