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data base interface and billing system. On -call support is developed to ensure a smooth transition to new billing procedures and investigation of credits and appeals. 2.5 Grants Grants are available for surface water management and nonpoint source pollution. However, it is generally not a good financial practice to rely on grants for a service delivery program. This source of revenue is not dependable and requires constant speculation as to its availability. Grants are useful but should only be used to supplement a planned local revenue source. 2.5.1 Storm Water Protection Agency (EPA) 2.5.1.1 604b - Urban Water Quality Grant The EPA's 604b Grant Program is targeted at water quality improvements in urban areas. The grant is not a cost share program, but does require local participation. The grant is generally administered through the state. This program does not enjoy support from the State of Minnesota. 2.5.1.2 Underground Injection Control Program The EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program involves inventories of ground water protection areas in Lino Lakes to address abandoned drainage or domestic disposal wells, which are potentially harmful to underground sources of drinking water. The results of the questionnaire can provide a great deal of information on the degree of risk to Lino Lakes' underground sources of drinking water. The EPA has provided funding and training for volunteers to implement the UIC program at the local level. 2.5.1.3 Storm Water Education Grant The EPA's Storm Water Education Grant, enacted in 1991, is targeted at cities or organizations in the amount of $25,000 or less. The Storm Water Education Grant is intended to finance local education initiatives related to the natural environment. Grants are awarded on a 50/50 cost share basis. 2.5.1.4 Clean Lakes Grant The Federal Clean Lakes Grant is the next step in lake restoration following the State Clean Water Partnership Program. The program can include significantly more funding than the state program and can be used for development and implementation of lake restoration plans. Clean Lakes funding is administered through the MPCA. 2.5.1.5 Section 319 - Clean Water Act Funding through EPA's Section 319 program supports state programs, but is potentially available for urban BMP and project implementation coordination. The grants program includes a spring application period (May to June) for the state. The program is significant in that it can fund implementation (i.e., construction) rather than funding planning efforts or studies. Available funds may involve either full or matching funds. Feasibility Study A- LINOL0602.00 City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota Page 10