Section 335.07. Grant application.

 

(1)   Procedure. Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall:

(a) Solicit applications on an annual basis for projects to be funded under this chapter by providing notice that the application materials are available upon request.

(b) Distribute to any potential applicant that requests it a copy of the application, instructions for completing the application and guidelines that the department shall use to score the project application.

(c) Require a separate grant application shall be submitted to the department for each individual dam for which financial assistance is requested under this chapter. Only one application under this chapter may be received for any particular dam in any year.

(2)   Contents of application. An application for a grant under this chapter shall be made on forms furnished by the department. In addition to the application form, the application shall include the following:

(a) Certified copies of a resolution of the governing body of the municipality or lake district that reflects the following information:

1. Designates an authorized representative and authorizes the representative to apply for a grant under s. 31.385 , Stats., and this chapter, on behalf of the owner.

2. A statement that the owner agrees to pay a share of the eligible costs which is equal to the total project cost minus the state share.

(b) Proof of receipt of a letter sent by certified mail, from the dam owner to any county, city or village that may be affected by the hydraulic shadow of the dam, informing the municipality or municipalities that a change in the land use controls may be necessary to secure the hazard rating for the dam.

(c) Information to show that the applicant holds the permit or approval under ch. 31 , Stats. , for the dam and information indicating who owns the parcels of land under and adjacent to the land. Also, a map showing the dam in relationship to the adjacent land parcels shall be provided.

(d) Proof that the applicant requested, in writing, funding assistance under this chapter within 6 months after receiving directives or an order for repair, modification or abandonment of the dam resulting from a department investigation or inspection of the dam.

(e) All data and calculations to show that upon completion of the project, dams to be repaired or modified will meet all requirements of ch. NR 333 where applicable. All owners shall provide the following with the application:

1. A dam failure analysis sufficient to identify the appropriate hazard of the dam based on current downstream development.

2. A project description, conceptual design and detailed cost estimate for the construction phase of the project defining the eligible project costs.

3. A cost estimate for the engineering work required to complete the project, including preparation of all documents required under this chapter.

(f) All data and calculations to show that dams to be abandoned will meet the requirements of ch. 31 , Stats. All owners shall provide the following with the application:

1. An application, under ch. 31 , Stats. , for a permit or approval to abandon the dam.

2. All information necessary for the municipality responsible for implementation of land use controls to implement controls in the area flooded during the regional flood without the dam in place.

3. A project description, conceptual design and detailed cost estimate for the construction portion of the project defining eligible project costs.

4. A cost estimate for the engineering work required to complete the project, including preparation of all documents required under this chapter.

(g) All sources of funding from outside the owners resources that will be used to meet the sponsors match for the grant.

(h) All information requested in the grant materials to help establish the priority ranking points for the dam.

(i) Any other information required on the application that the department may require to process the applications.

History: Cr. Register, April, 1991, No. 424 , eff. 5-1-91; CR 10-032 : renum. (1) (a), (2) (a) 3., (b) and (c) to be (1) (c), (2) (b), (e) and (f) and am. (1) (c), (2) (b), (e) (intro.), 1., 2. and (f) 3., am. (1) (b) and (2) (a) (intro.) to 2., cr. (1) (intro.), (a), (2) (c), (d), and (g) to (i) Register October 2010 No. 658 , eff. 11-1-10.

Note

The cost estimates should be broken into the following categories where applicable: dam failure analysis; alternatives analysis and grant application; preparation of plans and specifications and project bidding; construction related services; and preparation of the emergency action plan and inspection, operation and maintenance plan. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 The cost estimates should be broken into the following categories where applicable: floodplain analysis; alternatives analysis and grant application; preparation of plans and specifications and project bidding; and construction related services. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Application forms may be obtained from the DNR Bureau of Community Financial Assistance, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707, or phone [phone]. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1