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Flood Sales Tax Committee—May 7, 2018 2 sewer began failing last fall, and the city was also notified by FEMA that an updated Flood Insurance Rate Map would add additional structures into the floodplain, requiring flood insurance for those homes. The city worked with Moore Engineering to review the proposed floodplain and it was determined that a larger storm sewer <br />replacement pipe would reduce the floodplain area and the number of homes in need of flood insurance. The total cost of the project is $532,500, and the city is requesting a 50% cost share, which is $266,250. Funds have been requested from other sources and any additional funds received will reduce the local share and the final request from the Flood Sales Tax Fund. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Steen moved and Mr. Wilson seconded to approve the Arthur Flood Risk Reduction Project up to $266,250, with the amount to be reduced if additional funding becomes available. Discussion: Mrs. Scherling asked where additional funds have <br />been requested. Mr. Berube said funds have been requested from the Governor’s Fund and the Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need Fund. Mr. Steen asked that an updated request amount be submitted once final funding has been identified. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> Mrs. Scherling said the recommendations of this committee will be forwarded to the Cass County Commission for final approval. Hunter Dam Projects <br />Hunter Mayor Ben Olson said the city is requesting assistance for two separate projects at the Hunter Dam, which is considered a high hazard dam. The State Water Commission notified the city that they are required to complete an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and the city also needs to complete repairs to the dam. The city is requesting $8,645.25 for funding assistance for the EAP and <br />$15,000 for the dam repairs. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Steen moved and Mr. Wilson seconded to approve the Hunter Dam Projects in the amounts of $8,645.25 and <br />$15,000.00. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. FEMA Floodplain Mapping Efforts Project Mr. Opat said the CCJWRD has been assisting communities since 2013 by reviewing technical information produced by FEMA and ensuring its accuracy <br />before the information was recorded. This review effort has resulted in FEMA re- <br />scoping their study on more than one occasion due to significant errors identified by CCJWRD’s efforts. Total costs to date for these efforts is $141,346.08, and estimated future costs are $25,000 to assist with mapping efforts for Arthur and townships in northern Cass County. CCJWRD is requesting full reimbursement for <br />these costs. <br /> Mr. Steen said as the county funds the water resource districts through a dedicated mill levy, it seems like they are requesting funding twice for work encompassed by their regular operations. <br /> <br />Mr. Benson said the work in question is outside of the normal scope of work and