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2003 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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GW Grants |
7 |
2002 |
I |
$1,500,000 |
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 and a 10% match was
required. Only one award could be made to a 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 ongoing drought, it became apparent that additional funding that could be used to
assist municipalities and special districts address shortages in their drinking water supply. In
2002, an additional $1,500,000.00 was appropriated for the program, the grant amount was raised
to a maximum of $400,000.00 per entity and the program was expanded to include special
districts.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
No legislative action required.
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