Section R309-700-7 - Planning Grant(1) The Drinking Water Board may make loans or grants from the security account to political subdivisions for planning for drinking water projects.(2) Qualifying for a Planning Grant will be based on the criteria listed in Subsection R309-700-6(2)(a).(3) The applicant must demonstrate that all funds necessary to complete project planning will be available before commencing the planning effort. The Planning Grant will be deposited with these other funds into a supervised escrow account when the grant agreement between the applicant and the Board is executed or the Board may choose to provide the funds in incremental disbursements as the applicant incurs expenses on the project.(4) Failure by the recipient of a Planning Grant to implement the findings of the plan may prejudice any future applications for drinking water project funding.(5) The recipient of a Planning Grant must first receive written approval for any cost increases or changes to the scope of work.(6) The Planning Grant recipient must provide a copy of the planning project results to the Division. The planning effort shall conform to rules under Title R309.Utah Admin. Code R309-700-7
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-11, effective 5/22/2023