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Flood Sales Tax Committee—October 2, 2017 2 Mr. Benson gave an overview of the draft policy including the general provisions, administration, funding eligibility, and project priorities. The committee discussed the types of projects eligible for funding, and Mr. Benson stressed that it is important for approved projects to prevent future flood damage. <br /> Mr. Olson said he would like to spend more time discussing the draft before it is approved, and a subsequent meeting is needed. 5. ERIE DAM REPAIRS UPDATE <br />Mr. Montplaisir said $25,000 was appropriated by this committee in 2016 for repairs to the Erie Dam at Brewer Lake, and an additional $10,000 was appropriated this spring for the repairs. A letter was recently received from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department stating that they will now take over financial obligation for the repairs. The money previously appropriated for this <br />project can be de-obligated. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Montplaisir moved and Mr. Wilson seconded to de-obligate $35,000 for the Erie Dam/Brewer Lake Project. Motion carried. <br />6. REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL PROJECTS FOR 2017 <br />Davenport Flood Risk Reduction Project Engineer Mike Opat of Moore Engineering was present to discuss the Davenport Flood Risk Reduction Project. Mr. Opat said a portion of the City of Davenport will be mapped into the FEMA floodplain, which will require some residents to obtain <br />flood insurance. In conjunction with the Maple River Water Resource District, the city would like to do a feasibility study to develop a comprehensive flood control system for the community. A request has been made to the State Water Commission to fund 35% of the project. The request to this committee is to fund 50% of the remaining local share, which is $32,500. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Montplaisir moved and Mr. Wilson seconded to approve the Davenport Flood Risk Reduction Project in the amount of $32,500. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Sheldon Addition Ring Levee Project Mr. Opat said residents of Sheldon Addition in Raymond Township and the Cass County Joint Water Resource District have discussed the need for permanent flood protection for Sheldon Addition. The proposed project includes a ring levee for the <br />14 homes in the addition, which will be on the unprotected side of the diversion. A <br />60% cost share has been requested from the State Water Commission but there are no funds available for the 2017-2019 biennium. Funds may be available during the next biennium, and there is also the possibility of using materials from the diversion project depending on the timing. <br /> <br />Mr. Opat said residents are waiting for a decision from this committee before beginning discussions on a special assessment district, which would be created through the water resource district. The earliest estimate for construction is 2019. <br />Mr. Olson said he believes the project falls within the framework of the new policy <br />document presented by Mr. Benson.