MCES I/I Program: Documents & References

I/I Procedure Manual

Published annually, the procedure manual provides guidance for administration of the program.

2010 I/I Procedure Manual (pdf)
2009 I/I Procedure Manual (pdf)

Foundation Drain and I/I Mitigation Grant Offer

The Metropolitan Council authorized changes to the existing Foundation Drain Grant program which extends the duration of the I/I mitigation grant program to 2011. This program became effective October 1, 2008.

Additional details and forms:

Grant Application and Information (pdf)
Participating Communities and Program Budget (pdf)

If you have questions or comments, please email Kyle Colvin or call 651-602-1151.

I/I Tools

Tool Box (pdf)--Highlights possible programs and products as solutions for communities to reduce I/I. Includes:
-Getting Started
-Investigative Techniques
-Corrective Actions--Private Property
-Corrective Actions--Publicly Owned Sewers
-Sample Specifications
-Sample Ordinances

Tool Box References--A list of links, Web sites, references, and resources to provide additional information about this national problem.

Documents, Plans, Maps

Water Resources Management Policy Plan (pdf)--Part of the Council-wide 2030 Regional Development Framework which guides the Council in planning for the anticipated growth.

Map of the Council's current rain gauge locations
I/I Surcharge Program Booklet 2005 (pdf)--Contains information on the background, the policy, and the costs associated with the program.

Contact Information/Billing

Bills/charges/fees to residents are not sent by the Met Council; resident bills are coordinated by the individual resident's city.

Property owners should contact their local government unit about charges, fees and other:
- City of Minneapolis Web site (main phone: 612-673-3000)
- City of St. Paul Web site (Public Works: 651-292-6600)
Local government staff can contact Deb Rose via email.