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• • Page 5 the watershed or around the water body of concern. Such assessment must consist of an MPCA- approved CWP resource investigation or equivalent diagnostic study and implementation plan. A EPA approved TMDL study and MPCA approved implementation plan is considered a CWP diagnostic study /implementation plan equivalent for proposing an implementation project. Implementation projects are eligible for both grant and/or loan funding. Local Match: A minimum of 50% total project cost matching contributions is required. Match can be cash or in -kind services in any combination. No more than 20% of the total project costs can be from other state and federal sources. Additionally, we understand that the City is interested in utilizing the Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program through the MnDNR. While a great grant program to utilize, the criteria for this grant specifies that the money be used for `parks of regional or statewide significance' and that the park must be `natural resource based' and should `provide a natural setting and offer outdoor recreation facilities and activities including camping, picnicking, hiking, swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, and nature study'. Unfortunately the proposed Recreation Complex would not qualify for this funding source. Although other funding sources may be available, we offer the above mentioned opportunities as a starting point and are happy to continue to work with the City as you move through this process. If you have any questions or would like more information about funding opportunities please call Kelsey Johnson at 763 - 287 -8521 or email me at Kjohnson(l wsbeng.com. Thank you! Q\Documents and Settings \rick.degardner.METRO-INET \Local Settings\Tempomry Internet Files \ Content.Oullook \WOCQNI9M\MEMO- RecCompl Grin