Municipal Dam Grant

The State’s 2013-15 Biennial Budget provided $4 million for Dam Grants, of that, approximately $3.5 million has been committed to fund eligible engineering and construction costs associated with the maintenance, repair, modification or abandonment and removal of municipally owned dams. The updated Municipal Dam Grant Application Form 3500-088 (Rev. 8/13) and instructions have been out since August 21, 2013. The grant application deadline is January 22, 2014.

The Municipal Dam grant program provides a cost-sharing opportunity for eligible engineering and construction costs for dam maintenance, repair, modification or abandonment and removal up to a maximum of $400,000. Funding sources outside the applicant's own resources can be used toward the local match for this grant.

A fully completed application and all required attachments must be received on or before close of business on January 22, 2014 in order to be considered for funding.

Applications are scored based on the following program criteria, as defined in the application:

• dam size;
• dam hazard potential based on existing land use;
• land use controls in place in the hydraulic shadow;
• dam repair costs;
• financial need of the municipality; and
• stream navigability.

Applications are ranked based on score. Beginning at the top of the ranked list, DNR will award grants until all funds are exhausted.
Projects on the rank list-but not funded will be considered in subsequent grant funding cycles should additional funds be made available by the Legislature or returned from completed projects.

This resolution authorizes the City Manager to apply for the grant and sign required documents.