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• • Michael Grochala April 29, 2015 Page 2 amounts for the IWM Plans for each City, as well as an additional funding amount to be used towards commonalities and general IWM Plan research that will be used in each City -specific IWM Plan. The application will specify a specific dollar amount to be allocated towards each City's plan. WSB believes that applying for one grant increases the size and scope of the project and expands its research application; therefore, improving the chances of funding through the LCCMR. By combining efforts, it will demonstrate to the LCCMR that this topic is relevant for local units of government and important topic for the current political climate at the State Capital. It will also describe the urgency for cities to be proactive and involved with water policy and implementation practices in the State. LCCMR Grant Process and Schedule The submission deadline for 2016 funding is due May 11, 2015. During the summer of 2015, all proposals are reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by the LCCMR. In September, the LCCMR selects an unspecified number of top ranked proposals to give presentations. The commission selects a subset of proposals to recommend to the legislature for funding. The selection is based on funding priorities and total funding availability. Between November and January 2015, the projects that have been recommended for funding submit work plans to the LCCMR and undergo peer review. From January to May 2016, the LCCMR presents its recommendations to the legislature as an appropriation bill, the bill is acted upon by the State House and Senate, and the Governor signs the bill into law. Money from the ENRTF can be used beginning July 1, 2016. Anticipated IWM Plan The City of Lino Lakes' IWM Plan will serve as a comprehensive document for water supply alternatives, water reuse planning, funding, and implementation in the City. The Plan will develop an overall water balance for the City and will examine local, regional, and national rules and their effects on Lino Lakes' water supply and reuse systems. The City of Lino Lakes' IWM Plan will include an evaluation and analysis of the water initiatives that Lino Lakes is currently planning. The following anticipated analyses of Lino Lakes' water supply and reuse will be conducted: • Mattamy Homes community: o Evaluation of water reuse systems currently in place during funding timeframe (potable water use reduction, costs, effect on surface water levels) o Study of planned water reuse expansion (feasibility, effects) • Implementation plans for new water reuse systems throughout the City • Evaluation of groundwater recharge • Development of a 4th utility for irrigation • Quantify water supply system infrastructure benefits by implementing water reuse • Rate analysis for both water supply system and irrigation system Lino Lakes will be able to use the results of the research conducted to inform design and policy decisions for future development. The City's IWM Plan, along with Hugo and Rosemount's Plans, will become an example for other communities within the State of Minnesota. The LCCMR will identify this as an overall benefit to the State's resources and therefore, we believe (.Usermsliatte hanker AppDala ecal Nficrosoll Windows l emporar Internet Files' Content .Outlook .ERBAAUDX\0429191,18 I0 ('MR Application Proposal