Johnson County Stormwater Management Program

History of SMP

In 1988, the Kansas Legislature authorized counties to adopt a 1/10th-cent sales tax for the purpose of funding stormwater projects. Johnson County was the only county to implement the tax. These funds, dedicated to stormwater management, allow Johnson County 's Stormwater Management Program (SMP) to create a yearly stormwater management plan and provide 75 percent of funding for eligible projects in Johnson County and the cities.

The Board of County Commissioners created the SMP and the Stormwater Management Advisory Council (SMAC) in the early 1990s. SMAC helps coordinate stormwater efforts and advises the County Commissioners on stormwater management related issues.

SMAC is comprised of voting and non-voting members. Voting members are comprised of a representative from each of the cities in Johnson County and Johnson County . Non-voting members are representatives from other communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area, local, regional, state and federal agencies, and interested people.

JOHNSON COUNTY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
1800 W. 56 Highway
Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: (913) 715-8333
Fax: (913) 715-2453