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INTERIM INTERIM coverage and other enhancements for dependent subscriber of the county subsystem only if the application comes from the county. In such a circumstance, the project must be approved by the county as part of its plan and it will count against the county's reimbursement entitlement. 5. Procedure: 1.. The first step for a local unit of government or other eligible agency in applying for grant funds from the Radio Board under the provisions outlined above is to pass enabling authorization in the foam of a resolution by the governing body of the local unit or other eligible agency. If the unit is an entity other than a county, the authorization must be ratified by the governing body of the county. 2. A copy of the resolution(s) should be forwarded to the Board, together with a letter requesting participation and generally outlining the plan, its estimated cost and a projected timetable. The resolution(s) should include a request for financial assistance and should provide detail as to the overall plan to finance the project. The Board is authorized to provide up to 30 percent of eligible capital costs. Documents should be forwarded to the Metropolitan Radio Board c /o: Executive Director Metropolitan Radio Board Metropolitan Counties Government Center 2099 University Avenue - St. Paul, MN 55104 3. A hearing will be scheduled with the Board's Technical Operations Committee (TOC), at which time a technical review of the local unit's preliminary plans shall be conducted. The TOC shall determine whether the request is consistent with the approved county plan as established under the 1995 law and as subsequently updated or amended. It shall also determine whether the request is consistent with the detailed system design, including authorized changes. The TOC shall make a recommendation to the full Board. 4. The Board will act on the application at its next regular meeting. If the Board approves of the plan, the Local unit may proceed with implementation. If the Board does not approve, it shall provide the reasons for denial in writing, together with a list of changes it requires. 5. When detailed design plans are complete, a copy of the design plan, including any changes in cost estimates and construction schedules must be submitted to the Board for TOC and staff review. The Board shall approve a total amount of the project that is eligible for payment by the Board and shall identify a funding source within in the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan, This amount shall not exceed 25 percent of the approved plan cost. The Board is limited by law to a 30 percent reimbursement. Subject to the availability of the funds, additional amounts up to a total of 30 percent may be made available at a later date. 6.4 Aid & Grants to Local Units of Govt. 3 Section #