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3. the level of grant assistance that should be provided to the local government, based on available facts regarding the nature, extent, and severity of flood problems; 4. the frequency of occurrence of severe flooding that has resulted in declaration of the area as a flood disaster area by the President of the United States; 5. the economic, social, and environmental benefits and detriments of the proposed mitigation measures; 6. whether the floodplain management ordinance or regulation adopted by the local government meets the minimum standards established by the commissioner, the degree of enforcement of the ordinance or regulation, and whether the local government meets the minimum standards established by the commissioner, and whether the local government is complying with the ordinance or regulation; 7. the degree to which the grant request is consistent with local water plans developed under chapters 1108 and 112 and sections 273.875 to 473.883; 8. The financial capability of the local government to solve its flood hazard problems without financial assistance; and 9. the estimated cost and method of financing for the proposed mitigation measures based on local money and federal and state financial assistance. The DNR is required to prioritize all grant requests according to the above considerations. When will the flood hazard mitigation grant funds be distributed? Applications for grants will generally be accepted until September 30, of odd numbered years by DNR Area Hydrologists. One half of the available funds will be distributed by December 31, of the odd numbered year. The other one half of the funds will be distributed by September 15, of the next even numbered year. The same applications will be used for both of these funding cycles. What is the contracting and billing process for a grant? Successful applicants will be notified and will be asked to enter into a contract with the Department of Natural Resources to complete the project described in the grant application. Billings will be accomplished by submitting paid invoices to Your Area Hydrologist for approval. Once the billing is approved the local government unit will be reimbursed for one -half of the invoice amount. If special financing arrangements are needed contact your Area Hydrologist. How do I get more information or get assistance in making an application for a flood damage reduction grant? Contact your local DNR Area Hydrologist. The Area Hydrologist will be able to help you evaluate your flooding problems and may have ideas about how to best solve your flooding problems. The area hydrologist may also be able to suggest improvements to the application before it is submitted for the formal review process. A list of Regional Hydrologists, Area Hydrologists and their locations is attached. PAGE -8-