[Flood-Control] TSSWCB Requests Applications from Flood Control Dam Sponsors for Structural Repairs

[TSSWCB]

*TEXAS** STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD*

Flood Control Structural Repair Program
Request for Applications <http://www.tsswcb.state.tx.us/en/floodcontrol>


The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is seeking 
applications for structural repair projects on flood control dams in 
accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 529, Subchapter B.

Rules for the Flood Control Structural Repair Grant Program have been 
adopted by the TSSWCB and are provided in the Request for Applications 
<http://www.tsswcb.state.tx.us/files/docs/Flood%20Control/Repair_Applications/FY2010%20RFA.pdf> 
attached to this message.  Grant funds may be awarded through a contract 
between the TSSWCB and any sponsor of a flood control dam as defined by 
the Program rules.  Entities or individuals not meeting the definition 
of sponsor in the program rules may not apply for grant funds.  
Contracts to multiple sponsors may be needed to accomplish a single project.

Grant funds may be used to:

    * Provide not more than 95% of the cost of performing structural
      repair activities
    * Provide not more than 95% of the non-federal matching funds
      required for a rehabilitation project performed by the United
      States Department of Agriculture -- Natural Resources Conservation
      Service through the Federal Dam Rehabilitation Program
    * Provide not more than 95% of the non-federal matching funds
      required for an Emergency Watershed Protection Program project
      performed by the United States Department of Agriculture --
      Natural Resources Conservation Service

Specific applications are available for the three allowable project 
types listed above and must be downloaded from the TSSWCB's website at:  
http://www.tsswcb.state.tx.us/floodcontrol

Applications for Fiscal Year 2010 grant funds are due no later than 8:00 
am on June 7, 2010.  Applications should be submitted to:

Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
ATTENTION:  FLOOD CONTROL
P.O. Box 658
Temple, Texas 76503

The TSSWCB anticipates moving swiftly to review and rank applications 
and to contact selected applicants due to the limited amount of time 
remaining in Fiscal Year 2010.  The TSSWCB may begin discussions with 
some applicants immediately upon receipt of an application to expedite 
the obligation of funds.  Initial contact by the TSSWCB with an 
applicant does not signify an obligation of funds.  Significant 
discussion may be necessary between the TSSWCB and certain applicants to 
determine the viability of a project.

For assistance in completing an application, please contact the TSSWCB 
at (254) 773-2250, or send an email to all of the following to ensure a 
quick response:

Lee Munz, lmunz at tsswcb.state.tx.us            Phone Extension -- 241
John Foster, jfoster at tsswcb.state.tx.us        Phone Extension -- 235
Richard Egg, regg at tsswcb.state.tx.us        Phone Extension -- 246

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