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Contract #SG469AA accordance with Florida Statute 403 .067 (7)(d) and Rule 5M-2 . 005 FAC for voluntary presumption of compliance with state water quality standards . 4. Applicant applies for BMP cost-share funding consisting of a maximum 75 % IRL/NEP funding, with balance provided by applicant. 5 . The applicant will provide preliminary design(s) prepared by either a contractor, USDA-NRCS , and / or IRSWCD. 6 . Applicant solicits cost estimate(s) based on preliminary design(s) . 7. Project cost estimate(s) will be returned to the IRSWCD for review. 8 . IRSWCD determines eligibility ranking based on cost of project/environmental benefits . 9 . IRSWCD reviews with the St. Johns River Water Management District (DISTRICT) for compliance based on their funding guidelines . 10. The IRSWCD presents a list of projects that are in full compliance with funding guidelines to the Indian River Board of County Commissioners. 11 . Approval or disapproval of list of projects by Indian River Board of County Commissioners . 12. Applicant signs a Conservation Application and Agreement with the Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District (IRSWCD) . 13 . A Conservation Plan, including fully developed design(s) , will be prepared by IRSWCD/NRCS , before installation of practice(s) proceed(s) . 14 . Applicant/IRC, sign individual contracts to install practice(s) and agrees , through an Operation and Maintenance Plan Contract, to properly operate and maintain the BMP components for the contractual life span of the practice(s) . 15 . Applicant/contractor installs BMP(s) based on approved design(s) . Consultation with NRCS/IRSWCD staff is advised during installation process. 16 . The BMP installation must meet NRCS minimum standards and specifications before it can be certified as complete by IRSWCD/NRCS technician(s). 17 . Applicant produces paid invoices of expenditures to IRSWCD, who submits all documentation to IRC. 18 . Applicant receives reimbursement from the County with authorization from IRSWCD. 19 . County shall submit to DISTRICT, itemized quarterly invoices based upon the actual work performed by the Applicant, accompanied by copies of Applicant' s paid invoices , and shall bill on a cost- reimbursable basis . 20. The applicant will be required to adhere to the life span of the BMP. If it is removed or destroyed before the life span is expired, the applicant will be required to reimburse a prorated portion of the funding to the IRSWCD to be used for another applicant. IV. TASK IDENTIFICATION: 1 . Advertisement of the project via newsletters , the Internet, the media and direct phone calls . 2. Schedule meetings with growers to discuss BMP ' s , assess the growers needs and develop a conservation plan. 3 . Establish the BMP design for each grower; prioritize each grower' s design; generate and sign contracts with each grower accepted into the program; begin project installation. 4. Delivery of BMP and water quality/water quantity education programs to growers and the public-at- large 5 . Generation of program final report Page 13