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B. Ranking Criteria -Annually the Council will review its ranking criteria which will reflect the objectives for which the grants are intended. A copy of the ranking criteria will be made available to interested parties. The technical committee shall recommend a list of the highest ranking projects, and amounts to be awarded. The Council reserves the right to fund in whole or in part only particular work plan elements of any grant proposal. Successful applicants shall be notified by the Council of the award and of the start of the grant contract development process. IV. TARGETED GRANTS The Council may identify program needs, solicit partner agencies or organizations, and award grants outside the competitive application process outlined above and at any time during the five year program period for specific projects or activities consistent with program goals and the ranking criteria. V. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS In addition to watershed plans and local water management plans there are a number of other water resource plans that are prepared by local governments. These include Metro Greenways plans, MNRRA Critical Area plans. Projects that implement these plans will be given consideration in the grant selection process. Other consideration will be given for local governments that are implementing the Council's Livable Communities affordable and lifecycle housing goals and other Council policies. VI. GRANT AGREEMENT All grantees will be required to execute the standard Council grant agreement. If you would like a copy of the standard Council grant agreement, contact Joe Mulcahy at 651/602-1104. VII. WORK PLAN Only the selected grantees will need to prepare and submit a detailed work plan to the Council for its approval. The Council shall specify the format and the level and types of information necessary. The work plan will provide sufficient details to satisfy the Council of the value of the project and the ability of the sponsor to successfully carry out the work within the conditions of the grant contract. Generally the work plan will contain detailed information on the specific geographic area and water resources affected, the tasks to be undertaken together with schedules and costs, sources and amount of the match to the grant, budget, individuals responsible for the tasks, measurable outcomes, monitoring plan together with quality control plan where relevant and any other relevant information requested by the Council at the time of the grant contract negotiations. The work plan will then become part of the grant agreement. 4