NR 122.04(4)(4) Ineligible costs. Costs outside the scope, not directly associated with or necessary for an approved project, or unreasonable in amount are not eligible for grant assistance. The following cost items are ineligible for grant participation: NR 122.04(4)(a)(a) The costs of site acquisition, easements, right-of-ways or other estate or interest in property, and any associated cost. NR 122.04(4)(b)(b) Direct or indirect administrative costs; such as the provision of office space, telephone service and any additional municipal personnel. NR 122.04(4)(d)(d) Damage awards arising out of the construction, equipping or operation of the project, regardless of how the awards are determined. NR 122.04(4)(e)(e) Costs incident to normal operating costs of government, including the salaries and expenses of statutory officials such as the mayor, city manager or other official. NR 122.04(4)(f)(f) Bonus payments made to a contractor for completing work in advance of a specified time. NR 122.04(4)(g)(g) Costs determined by the department to be unreasonable in amount. NR 122.04(4)(h)(h) Costs incurred for projects which commenced without departmental approval of plans and specifications. NR 122.04(4)(i)(i) Costs for which the municipality receives federal assistance or other state assistance other than a loan which is to be repaid by the municipality. NR 122.04(4)(j)(j) Costs associated with contract procurements not in compliance with the requirements of ch. 59, 60, 61 or 62, Stats., whichever is applicable. NR 122.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; corrections in (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, September, 1995, No. 477. NR 122.05NR 122.05 Distribution of grant assistance. NR 122.05(1)(1) General. Grant funds shall be allocated to eligible projects in the ranking order sequence established as a result of the department’s evaluation of project applications. If grant funding available for a particular project is less than 40% of the eligible project costs proposed in the application for the project, the department may offer a reduced grant share or consider changes in the project as proposed by the applicant. NR 122.05(2)(2) Grant application requirements. Eligible municipalities shall submit applications for grant funding in accordance with the instructions supplied by the department. Applications shall be updated as necessary to keep required information current and each applicant shall submit, in a timely manner, any additional information requested by the department. The required information shall be submitted by the due date established by the department. Failure to provide the necessary information or to meet the due date may result in the application being rejected from funding consideration. Each application shall include: NR 122.05(2)(a)(a) A certified copy of the resolution by the applicant’s governing body authorizing the filing of the application and designating a specific municipal official to act as the authorized representative. NR 122.05(2)(b)1.1. A discussion of the nature and extent of the current nitrate contaminant levels within the municipal water system, any expected changes in nitrate levels in the future and the expected impact on the municipal water system and its users. NR 122.05(2)(b)2.2. A description of the nitrate removal methodology proposed, discussion of alternatives considered and the reasons for selecting the proposed methodology. This description shall include a discussion of the use of the proposed methodology at other locations, including experimental tests, and the success of the methodology in nitrate removal. NR 122.05(2)(b)3.3. A description of the chemical parameters/characteristics of the raw water supply and their impacts on the nitrate removal methodology’s effectiveness and costs. NR 122.05(2)(c)(c) An itemized estimate of the total project costs broken down between planning, architectural and engineering design, construction or installation, and evaluation of the nitrate removal methodology. If all or part of the project work is to be contracted, bid tabulations may be submitted with the application, if available. NR 122.05(2)(d)(d) Documentation of department approval of plans and specifications for the project or the date on which approvable plans and specifications for the project were, or will be, submitted to the department. Applicants who do not have project plan and specification approval prior to grant application submission shall submit approvable plans and specifications no later than 30 days after the municipality is notified of funding. NR 122.05(2)(e)(e) A description of the evaluation and water quality analysis to be done before, during and after treatment to determine the effectiveness of the removal methodology. NR 122.05(2)(f)(f) A list of places with previous experience with the proposed removal methodology. NR 122.05(2)(g)(g) A copy of contract documents and provisions for any construction, installation, engineering or other technical services expected to be procured for the project. NR 122.05(2)(h)(h) A description of the experience and other factors which reflect the capabilities of the municipality and its contractors to successfully complete the proposed pilot project. NR 122.05(2)(i)(i) A commitment to submit a final report on the project within 60 days of the specified project completion date, including a description of the project, along with findings, conclusions and recommendations. NR 122.05(3)(a)(a) Each grant application received on or before the established due date will receive a screening assessment to determine whether the content requirements in sub. (2) have been met. If an application does not contain all of the required information, the municipality shall be notified in writing and will have 15 days, from receipt of notice, to provide the required information to the department. Applicants which do not provide the information in a timely manner may have their application denied.