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January 21, 2014 <br /> Cass County Water Resource District Managers <br /> Cass County Township Chairmen <br /> Cass County City Mayors <br /> Subject: Flood Risk Reduction Projects <br /> The purpose of this letter is to seek input on potential flood risk reduction <br /> project funding assistance from the Cass County sales tax. If you have <br /> previously made requests and your project is on the enclosed list, you do not <br /> need to submit the information again, but should submit any updates. If you <br /> have projects you would like the board to consider that have not been <br /> previously submitted, please send your request by February 21, 2014. <br /> In November, 2010, the voters of Cass County approved a ballot measure to <br /> implement a 1/2 cent 20-year sales tax for flood risk reduction projects. The <br /> intent of the sales tax will be to fund local costs associated with the Red River <br /> Diversion and other flood risk reduction projects. <br /> Enclosed is the policy regarding these funds. The following information would <br /> be helpful to include in any new requests: <br /> 1. Project description <br /> 2. Point of contact for additional information <br /> 3. Estimated total project cost <br /> 4. Amount of county funding assistance requested for project <br /> 5. Other funding sources, if any, to be used on the project to supplement <br /> county funds <br /> 6. Who will own and be responsible for maintenance of the project <br /> 7. Any other information you believe will be helpful in understanding and <br /> evaluating your request <br /> Questions may be directed to Keith Berndt, Cass County Administrator, at <br /> (701) 241-5770. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Ken Pawluk, Chairman <br /> Cass County Commission <br /> Enclosure <br /> cc: City Auditors <br /> Township Clerks <br /> \MY DOCUMENTS\KEITH\FLOOD PROJECT SOLICITATION LETTER 2013.DOCX <br />