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Flood Sales Tax Committee—October 18, 2021 3 <br />2021 Maple River Township Road <br />Mr. Soucy said no work has been completed on this project as there are right of way issues that <br />need to be worked out. <br /> 2019 Auka Ring Levee <br />When this project was first presented, the project cost was estimated at $45,000 of which the <br />State Water Commission (SWC) approved $24,347.83. The Flood Sales Tax Committee then <br />approved 50% of the local cost share in the amount of $10,313.10. Mr. Soucy said the actual <br />project estimates and contract bid came back at $111,173.50. He said at the last meeting there <br />was discussion that the Committee would consider additional funding if the SWC approved a <br />larger funding amount. <br /> Ms. Auka said the constriction agreement is in the amount of $111,173.50, engineer and legal <br />fees of $1,995.50, and a security deposit of $1,000 bringing the total cost of the project to <br />$114,169. She said the SWC agreed to additional funding in the total amount of $55,000, leaving <br />a remaining balance of $58,169. She said the project is completed. Ms. Auka asked the Flood <br />Sales Tax Committee to consider additional funding. Mr. Lysne said the SWC project policy is to <br />fund 60% of project costs with a cap of $55,000, so the Commission approved the maximum <br />amount. Mr. Steen said if the total remaining balance is $59,169, 50% of that is $26,589. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Steen moved and Mr. Wilson seconded to approve funding for the 2019 <br />Auka Ring Levy at a 50% local cost share in the amount of $26,589. On Roll <br />call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Discussion: Ms. Auka said she <br />understands the 50% cost share precedent; however, she discussed the cost <br />to the County for future sandbagging efforts if the levee was not built. She said <br />the costs for sandbagging is approximately $17,583 per year. Mr. Steen asked <br />how many years the County has provided sandbagging efforts on their <br />property in the past. Ms. Auka said the County has sandbagged on her <br />property two years. Mr. Steen said the County has already provided $35,000 to <br />protect her property and now are providing an additional $26,000. Ms. Auka said it is now the responsibility of her and her husband to maintain the levee. <br />Mr. Steen said it is the responsibly of every property owner to maintain their <br />property. Ms. Auka said the Flood Sales Tax Committee has the authority to <br />provide over 50%. Mrs. Scherling said the Flood Sales Tax policy states that <br />the increase in the shared percentage is based on how many properties are <br />being protected by the project. Mr. Steen said there was mention of the <br />Sheldon levee project that was given over 50% funding and provided <br />protection to 17 homes. He calculated that $27,176 per home was given and <br />the Committee is giving the Auka’s $26,589. He said the funding for both <br />projects are close and equitable. <br /> Ms. Auka thanked the committee and all other parties that helped in getting this project <br />completed and funded. <br /> <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:47 PM. <br /> Minutes prepared by Taylor Albrecht, Commission Assistant