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water resources are managed, the programs and policies and projects of the City, and to encourage public involvement. Policy 4.11.2D: Utilize and engage citizens to promote sustainable stewardship of lakes. Policy 4.11.2E: Continue to support and participate in the Rice Creek Watershed District's Stream Health Evaluation Program (SHEP) 4.12. Financing Issues The City needs to ensure that funding is available to implement the policies and actions identified in this plan and to respond to future needs of development, operation and maintenance, and repairs. In order to attain the goals identified in this plan, the City will need to provide funding and staffing resources adequate to address the goals of the plan. Current funding includes trunk stormwater improvement fees and the general fund; however, other funding options may need to be considered. Goals & Policies Goal 4.12.1: Ensure that the costs of the surface water system are equitably distributed and sufficiently funded to cover the liabilities. Policy 4.12.1A: Update and apply area based charges so that the surface water related costs of development can be fairly borne by development. Policy 4.12.1B: Consider funding options that will equitably distribute the costs of managing and implementing the City's surface water management plan, such as a stormwater utility or district - based fees. Goal 4.12.2: Leverage partnerships to cost-effectively manage the City's surface water and natural resource systems and attain the goals of this plan. Policy 4.12.2A: Pursue grants, donations, and in-kind contributions to help fund stormwater projects. Policy 4.12.2B: The City will coordinate local stormwater management issues with the member watersheds and neighboring cities in order to leverage the watershed's work and thus reducing City expenditures. City of Lino Lakes SWMP 1 December 20151 73