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I ~ I . District Managers refer issue to staff to compile background data, resource setting, and applicable goals and policies. . Staff presents recommended role for watershed district and identifies other potential responsible parties or cooperators based on compatibility with District goals and policies, priority ranking of the resource (lake tiers and trunk system), and a measure of the number of District stakeholders impacted by the issue. . If the Board of Managers detennines sufficient role exists for the District, a conceptual project summary which addresses schedule, financing priority, and additional data requirements will be prepared. . Board considers the conceptual plan for potential plan amendment. I I I I I I FUNDING POLICY Policy . The District has a large array of funding methods ranging from special assessments to ad valorem taxes. These methods are generally outlined within Minnesota Statutes Chapters l03B, 103D, 103E and 429. Additionally, special legislation has been passed which is specific to the Rice Creek Watershed District. I The Board of Managers will be guided in their funding decisions by a philosophy to: I I I I I . Utilize Districtwide ad valorem funding as the primary vehicle for completing projects. . Utilize special assessments or subwatershed taxing districts when highly localized benefits will result . Actively seek grants and project cooperators . Conduct public hearings prior to ordering capital improvement projects . Give priority to pursuing and co-funding projects which address water quality in tier 1 and 2 lakes, result in rate control beyond District requirements in critical rate control subwatersheds, and manage the trunk drainage system. These six objectives and associated policies of the RCWD fonn the framework for water resource management decisions. The following portion of the plan describes the objectives and policies as they relate to specific subwatersheds. I 4-7 10/97