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SECTION 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Surface Water Management Plan Section 6: Implementation Program <br />City of Arden Hills <br />WSB Project No. 3455-200 Page 3 <br />6.3.4. Developer Charges <br /> <br />Fees required for new development which generate runoff can be charged to finance <br />infrastructure needed to serve the development. This is a useful tool in communities that are <br />rapidly developing. <br /> <br />6.3.5. Grants <br /> <br />Grants are available for surface water management and non-point source pollution. However, it <br />is generally not a good financial practice to rely on grants for a service program. This source of <br />revenue is not dependable and requires constant speculation as to availability. Grants are useful <br />but only should be utilized as a supplement to a planned local revenue source. Select grant <br />programs most applicable to City stormwater management and their outlets are summarized in <br />Appendix I. Websites for grant opportunities are as follows: <br /> <br /> MPCA: http://www.pca.state.mn.us. Index to Water > Water Types and Programs > <br />Surface Water > Surface Water Financial Assistance. <br /> D N R : http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/ <br /> USEPA: https://www.epa.gov/grants <br /> Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/grants/ <br /> Metropolitan Council: https://metrocouncil.org/Communities/Grants-Funding- <br />Finance.aspx <br /> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: http://www.fws.gov/grants <br /> <br />Grant opportunities and cost-share opportunities are most readily available to the City for <br />stormwater improvement projects through the RCWD, which include: <br /> <br /> The Water Quality BMP Cost-Share Program created to assist property owners with <br />implementation of BMPs is aimed at improving the quality of surface waters within the <br />District. <br /> The Urban Stormwater Remediation Cost-Share Program assistance to counties, <br />townships, school districts, libraries, and other public and private entities located within <br />the District is aimed at redevelopment, roadway, and storm sewer improvement projects. <br /> <br />More information and applications for grants through RCWD are available on their website at <br />http://www.ricecreek.org under Grant Opportunities. <br /> <br />Assistance and cost-share funding is also available through the Ramsey Conservation District at <br />their web site https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/environment/ramsey-conservation- <br />district/cost-share-funding-assistance. Cost share programs include: <br /> <br /> Abandoned Water Well Sealing for Ramsey County Residents to assist owners in sealing <br />unused wells within Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMA) and Wellhead <br />Protection Areas. <br /> Native Plantings, Rain Gardens, and Shoreline Restoration includes technical assistance <br />and funds available for Ramsey County residents interested in implementing projects to <br />protect area lakes, streams, and wetlands. <br /> <br />6.3.6. Pros and Cons <br /> <br />Each funding method has its advantages and drawbacks. Table 6-1 provides a summary of the <br />advantages and disadvantages of each type of funding method. Funding alternatives should be <br />viewed as a toolbox of resources and evaluated according to the needs of each specific project. <br />Dr <br />a <br />f <br />t <br /> <br />11 <br />/ <br />2 <br />0 <br />/ <br />2 <br />0 <br />1 <br />7