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Contractor ' s designated representative , a " self assessment " <br /> for each grove that is included in the cost share <br /> application . This assessment ,will utilize the Grower Best <br /> Management Practices Checklist ; <br /> 2 ) Have completed cost share application ; <br /> 3 ) Have provided preliminary designs prepared by one or more of <br /> the following : a private contractor , the NRCS , or the IRSWCD . <br /> In addition , implementation cost estimates must be submitted <br /> With the designs to the Contractor or their designated <br /> representative ; <br /> 4 ) Have provided copies of applicable paid receipts ; and , <br /> 5 ) Have agreed to follow a Department approved Operation and <br /> Maintenance Plan for the life span of the practices . This <br /> plan will describe the procedures necessary to properly <br /> operate and maintain each BMP . <br /> CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES : <br /> 1". Administer funding dispersements as provided by FDACS through <br /> this "program at the cost - share rate , delineated in the <br /> Applicant ' s Handbook , ( Attachment A ) for each eligible <br /> practice . This rate may change only ' if directed and approved <br /> in writing . There shall be a $ 50 , 000 maximum in program funds <br /> available per applicant per year . <br /> 2 . Establish a . single -purpose checking account or other FDACS <br /> approved process that provides canceled checks as proof of <br /> payment . <br /> 3 . Approve Cost share payments based on confirmation of practice <br /> implementation using the Verification of BMP Implementation <br /> Form ( Attachment C ) . <br /> 4 . Issue payment based on a first come , first serve basis only <br /> to qualified landowners that have supplied applicable paid <br /> invoices , receipt and a Best Management Practice <br /> Certification and Request for cost - share Payment Form and <br /> Verification of BMP Implementation Form (Attachment C ) . <br /> 12 <br />