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BWSR Road Replacement RFP February 26, 1997 Page 2 1997 ALLOCATION The BWSR has directed the 1997 allocation of the $3 million for road replacement wetland projects to be distributed in the following categories: 1) $1 million for seven-county metropolitan area projects that contribute to "urban renewal" (see M.S. 103G.222, Subd. 2), with a project cap of $333,000; 2) $1 million for other seven-county metropolitan area projects; and 3) $1 million for projects in critical areas outside of the seven-county metropolitan area. SELECTION CRITERIA Basic criteria for selection of projects to be funded under this program have been developed. Only new projects, not previously established or commenced projects, will be considered for this program. The BWSR will not purchase credits from existing banks. In general, projects will be selected based upon the following criteria: public benefit, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, diversity, geographic distribution and local support. For further guidance, please refer to the attached "Priorities and Criteria" for seven-county metro sites and critical areas outside of the seven-county metro area.. ELIGIBLE COSTS The BWSR will insure that all costs will be covered for projects selected for this program. At this time, the BWSR is interested in locating all pote~rtial sites that may be eligible for this program. It is not crucial to be concerned about the project costs at this first phase of the screening process. All potential sites, without legal impediments, should be considered and sent to the BWSR. Areas to consider should include, but not be limited to, sites which applied for but were denied funding through. the Reinvest In Minnesota (RIM) or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) conservation programs and other public or private programs, as well as sites identified as high priority for restoration or creation of wetlands in local comprehensive water/wetland management plans or other resource management plans. After the BWSR, with the assistance of cooperating agencies, reviews the applications and performs on-site review of select sites, the BWSR will contract with the selected project sponsors to undertake all. work necessary to complete the projects. The following costs are eligible for reimbursement under this program: - reconnaissance or site exploration - land purchase or easement payments and expenses - project design - legal work - construction and vegetation establishment - projected maintenance costs for the life of the project - indirect (overhead) costs.