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DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT tOF Pue <br /> EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION ..+ MINNESOTA <br /> P.bill, <br /> Safety <br /> B-5 State Capitol <br /> 75 Constitution Avenue y <br /> -Y Paul,Minnesota 55155-1612 :. <br /> (612)282-6555 - <br /> FAX(612)296-0459 tyq 5o�p EYERGEMCY <br /> Telephone:(612)296-2233 OF gWAGEMEMi <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> October 28, 1997 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY <br /> TO: Section 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Applicants (DR-1187) <br /> FROM: Terri Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer,'�UI-6-v <br /> Division of Emergency Management <br /> SUBJECT: Status of Grant Pre-Applications/Next Step <br /> Thank you all for your overwhelming response to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program <br /> (HMGP). We received pre-applications for projects totaling$64.5 million dollars. There <br /> is approximately $1.3 million dollars available for this program. As a result, it was <br /> necessary to prioritize the types of projects that would be given additional consideration, <br /> as well as selecting priority projects from each applicant. <br /> The following project types are considered high priority for mitigation funding: <br /> acquisition of floodprone homes and stormwater management projects that <br /> reduce/eliminate flooding of homes/businesses. If you submitted a project application for <br /> activities other than those indicated as high priority, we are unable to consider it for <br /> funding at this time. <br /> The applicants listed below are requested to complete a full application for the following <br /> projects/priorities: <br /> City of St. Anthony - / Acquisition of floodprone homes <br /> City of St. Paul Acquisition of floodprone homes <br /> Minneapolis Community Dev. Acquisition of floodprone homes <br /> An application packet is enclosed. I would like to emphasize the importance of filling <br /> out the application forms fully and completely(particularly historical damage and <br /> benefit-cost analysis information needs). Please call Steve Prestin at 296-2007 or me if <br /> you have questions. <br /> Please return the completed application by December 28, 1997. We will review and <br /> process the completed applications as they are received. <br /> Again, thank you for your interest in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. I look <br /> forward to working with you. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at <br /> • 612/296-0469. <br /> Enclosure <br /> AN EQUAL OPPORTUi IITY EMPLOYER <br />