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2002 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
55. | PROJECT: | Groundwater Studies | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | N/A |
| SPONSOR: | State |
| LOCATION: | Statewide |
| PROGRAM: | New Development |
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| EXISTING LEGISLATION: |
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Purpose |
Chapter |
Session |
Account |
Appropriation |
Due Date |
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GW Grants |
8 |
1981 |
I |
$3,000,000 |
N/A |
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GW Grants |
35 |
1984 |
I |
$1,000,000 |
N/A |
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
In 1981 the Legislature appropriated $3,000,000 to be granted to incorporated municipalities for the
purpose of groundwater exploration. Grants were limited to $200,000, a 10% match was required
and only one could be made to municipality. In 1984 an additional $1,000,000 was appropriated and
the local share was increased to 25%. Over the years 37 communities have benefited from this
program.
During the present drought situation in the State, it has become apparent that additional funding that
could be used to assist municipalities and special districts through the drought.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends that an additional $1,500,000.00 be appropriated for the program, the
grant amount be raised to a maximum of $400,000.00 per entity and the program be expanded to
include special districts.
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