NR 166.07(1)(t)6.6. Restoring the construction site to original condition or, when necessary, upgrading the site to meet state and local requirements.

NR 166.07(1)(t)7.7. Removing, relocating, or replacing utilities, providing temporary utilities, installing new utility equipment, or upgrading utilities, if necessary for construction of the scored project and the recipient is legally obligated to pay these costs.

NR 166.07(1)(u)(u) Safety. Purchasing and installing safety equipment related to the scored project, the costs of which the department may prorate if the municipality intends to use the equipment for multiple purposes rather than solely for the water system.

NR 166.07(1)(v)(v) Security. Purchasing and installing security equipment and appurtenances for the water system, including surveillance cameras, fencing, security alarms, and motion detectors, and conducting a vulnerability assessment if necessary for determining security needs, the costs of which the department may prorate if the municipality intends to use the equipment for multiple purposes rather than solely for the water system.

NR 166.07(1)(w)(w) Sewers on site. Storm sewers and sanitary sewers necessary for controlling storm water runoff and wastewater on water system sites, such as at a wellhouse or water treatment plant site.

NR 166.07(1)(x)(x) Special assessment fees. Financial and legal costs associated with the process of preparing and implementing special assessments, except when the tasks are performed by an on-staff attorney, when the municipality is pledging special assessments toward repayment of its SDWLP loan.

NR 166.07(1)(y)(y) Staffing evaluations. Conducting an evaluation of staffing needs to determine appropriate changes to staffing levels as a result of the scored project.

NR 166.07(1)(z)(z) Startup. Startup expenses for a water system incurred solely because of the scored project, including costs for any of the following:

NR 166.07(1)(z)2.2. Initial training of operating personnel on new or modified equipment, laboratory procedures, computers, controls, records management, and treatment processes.

NR 166.07(1)(z)3.3. Obtaining expert operational assistance for adjustments to the treatment process or other significant portions of the water system.

NR 166.07(1)(z)5.5. Obtaining necessary computers, upgrades, and software, the costs of which the department may prorate if the municipality intends to use the equipment for multiple purposes rather than solely for the water system.

NR 166.07(1)(z)6.6. Attending off-site formal training programs if necessary for the initial operation of the constructed water system.

NR 166.07(1)(zm)(zm) Street restoration. Restoring streets and rights-of-way to preconstruction condition, and repairing items damaged during construction of the scored project, such as pavement, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. Eligibility of costs may be prorated based on participation by one or more other funding sources, or on the percent of the project attributable to SDWLP-eligible activities.

NR 166.07 NoteNote: Other funding sources that tend to participate in the types of projects that involve street restoration include the department of transportation, the community development block grant program, and the U.S. department of agriculture rural development community programs. Proration of costs may be due to the other funding source covering a portion of costs that would otherwise be eligible for SDWLP funding or because some of the project costs are not eligible for SDWLP funding, such as wastewater or storm water pipe costs being ineligible when the overall project purpose is to replace both watermains and sanitary sewers.

NR 166.07(2)(2) Ineligible costs. Costs for items and activities not specific to or not necessary for the construction or startup of a scored project are not eligible for financial assistance unless specifically approved by the department as necessary and reasonable for the efficient operation or integrity of the overall water system. Ineligible items and activities include all of the following:

NR 166.07(2)(a)(a) Allowances. Any contingency or allowance amounts built into a bid contract for nonspecific or ineligible items or activities.

NR 166.07(2)(c)(c) Bonus payments. Bonus payments not legally required for completion of construction before a contractual completion date.

NR 166.07(2)(dm)(dm) Chapter 30 permit fees. Chapter 30 permit fees if a municipality at the time of purchase of a permit under ch. 30, Stats., pays a fee for the permit due to not identifying the project as being funded with state or federal funds.

NR 166.07 NoteNote: Permit fees are not required by the department for waterway projects authorized under ch. 30, Stats., that are funded in whole or in part by any federal or state agency.

NR 166.07(2)(e)(e) Conflict of interest. Costs incurred under a contract that creates a real or apparent conflict of interest. An apparent conflict of interest arises when an official or employee of a recipient participates in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by the SDWLP and any of the following conditions exist:

NR 166.07(2)(e)1.1. The official or employee, the official’s or employee’s spouse, or the official’s or employee’s partner has an ownership interest in the firm selected for the contract.

NR 166.07(2)(f)(f) DBE noncompliance. The amount of project costs determined by the department to be appropriate for a sanction under s. NR 166.11 (4) (b) for noncompliance with DBE good faith effort requirements.