Who is responsible to maintain the swale or open drainage channel through my property?
The property owner is responsible for maintenance of private drainage channels, including keeping the drainage channel free of trash, debris, excessive vegetation, and other obstacles that would pollute, contaminate, or retard the flow of water through the drainage channel. In addition, the owner shall maintain existing privately owned structures adjacent to the drainage channel. • Will the City help me to maintain the ravine/stream or swale or open drainage channel on my property? The Rock Island Drainage Assistance Program (RIDAP) is available to help property owners that have damage to their property caused by storm water from other properties. RIDAP is a reimbursement program that requires the property owner to pay for at least 25% of the repairs. The City will contribute up to 75% of the project cost with a maximum City contribution of $3,000 per property. Neighborhood projects are encouraged and will be funded prior to individual projects. For more information on the program requ
