Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 11 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Article 3 - WATERSHED DAM CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Section 11-3-4 - Allocation of funds

(a) An evaluation of applications shall be made by the commission to determine the priority ranking for all proposed projects. In addition, an amount that is contingent on appropriations shall be determined for projects in each district and other dams as authorized by the legislature.

(b) The maximum cost-share level for construction or rehabilitation costs, including engineering and inspection costs, shall be 80 percent. The maximum annual assistance per structure or district shall be $120,000, except when uncommitted funds are available after all eligible structures have been funded. These uncommitted funds may be used to provide additional cost-sharing above the maximum limit. Assistance funds shall not be used for easements or administrative costs, except on rehabilitation projects if the commission determines that easements within the inundation area are the most cost-effective alternative.

(c) The standard bidding procedures of the department of administration shall be used in the bidding process for approved applications for state assistance.

(d) Adequate accounting and fiscal records shall be maintained by the district to reflect the receipts and expenditures of all funds of the project.

(e) The district shall submit project documents and relevant information as required by the commission.

(f) The district shall construct or cause the project to be constructed to final completion in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the chief engineer.