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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
7:00 P.M.
Medina City Hall
2052 County Road 24
Meeting Rules of Conduct:
• Fill out and turn in white
comment card
• Give name and address
• Indicate if representing a group
• Limit remarks to 3-5 minutes
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the July 5, 2017 Regular Council Meeting
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Temporary Liquor License to the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus of Medina on
September 15 & 16, 2017
B. Approve Continuing Education Program Request for Jason Nelson
C. Approve Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant Program Application and Clean Water Legacy
Act (CWLA) Grant Application for Lake Ardmore Area BMP Retrofit Projects
D. Approve 2018 WSB & Associates Rate Schedule
E. Approve 2018 Kennedy & Graven Rate Schedule
F. Resolution Authorizing Fundraising and Expending of Funds on Police Events Promoting Police
Community Relations
G. Resolution Approving Premises Permit to the Northwest Area Jaycees to Conduct Lawful
Gambling
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Resolution Providing for Sale of $1,235,000 General Obligation Bonds; Series 2017A
VII. COMMENTS
A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda
B. Park Commission
C. Planning Commission
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. 32 Hamel Road LLC — Preliminary and Final Plat for Lot Combination — 32-42 Hamel Road
IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
XI. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
XII. ADJOURN
Posted 7/13/2017 Page 1 of 1
MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina City Council
FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: July 13, 2017
DATE OF MEETING: July 18, 2017
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Temporary Liquor License to the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus of Medina
on September 15 & 16, 2017 — All paperwork and fees have been submitted. Staff
recommends approval.
No attachments for this item.
B. Approve Continuing Education Program Request for Jason Nelson — Sergeant Jason
Nelson has submitted a request for Tuition Aid, pursuant to the City's Continuing
Education Program in Section 5.80 of the Personnel Policy. The program was
established by Council in December 2005. The City Administrator must provide a
recommendation for approval of courses and the program to the City Council prior to
utilization of the program. Staff recommends approval.
See attached memo.
C. Approve Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant Program Application and Clean Water
Legacy Act (CWLA) Grant Application for Lake Ardmore Area BMP Retrofit Projects —
Staff recommends approval of the grant applications to seek $20,000 in grant funds from
the Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant and $122,000 in grant funds from the CWLA
Grant for the Lake Ardmore Area BMP retrofit projects. The goal of the projects is to
reduce phosphorus loads into Lake Independence by 8.7 lbs/year and to Lake Ardmore by
1.1 lbs/year by installing 5 best management practices identified in the Lake Ardmore
Area Subwatershed Stormwater Retrofit Assessment. These five BMP's are located on
property controlled by the City of Medina directly or indirectly through Hennepin County
Tax forfeit.
See attached grant applications.
D. Approve 2018 WSB & Associates Rate Schedule — WSB is proposing a rate increase
averaging less than 3% for those employees that provide the bulk of the services to the
City. WSB rate increases are behind by one year because we agreed to use the 2011 rates
with the new contract that was implemented in 2012. There is no proposed increase in
the monthly retainer. Staff recommends approval.
See attached letter and rate schedule.
E. Approve 2018 Kennedy & Graven Rate Schedule — Kennedy & Graven proposes a
monthly retainer increase of $250 per month, which has not been increased for two years.
They are also proposing a $5 per hour rate increase for non -reimbursable legal fees and
paralegals. The total estimated annual increase in attorney fees/rates to about 2.54
percent. Staff recommends approval.
See attached rate schedule letter.
F. Resolution Authorizing Fundraising and Expending of Funds on Police Events Promoting
Police Community Relations — Staff recommends approval of the resolution allowing the
City of Medina and Police Department to fundraise for community events to build
stronger police community relations.
See attached resolution.
G. Resolution Approving Premises Permit to the Northwest Area Jaycees to Conduct Lawful
Gambling — They have submitted the proper forms to conduct lawful charitable gambling
activities at Inn Kahoots. Staff recommends approval of their premises permit.
See attached resolution.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Resolution Providing for Sale of $1,235,000 General Obligation Bonds; Series 2017A —
Shelly Eldridge with Ehlers will be at the meeting to present on the G.O. Bonds for the
2017 Deerhill Preserve Road Project.
See attached report and resolution.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt resolution providing for sale of
$1,235,000 General Obligation Bonds; Series 2017A
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. 32 Hamel Road LLC — Preliminary and Final Plat for Lot Combination — 32-42 Hamel
Road — 32 Hamel Road LLC has requested approval of a plat to combine three lots
located at 32, 36, and 42 Hamel Road into a single parcel. The parcels are 3,600 square
feet, 9,800 square feet, and 16,340 square feet respectively, for a total of 30,258 square
feet. The Planning Commission reviewed the request at their July 1 lth meeting and
recommended approval with the conditions noted in the staff report. If the City Council
concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendations, the following motion would
be in order:
See attached report.
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Recommended Motion: Move to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving
the Hamel Road Thirty Two plat, subject to the conditions noted in the staff
report.
XI. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 004213E-004230E for $53,258.87,
order check numbers 046074-046131 for $345,859.43, and payroll EFT 0508018-0508048 for
$51, 325.73.
• Planning Department Update
• Police Department Update
• Public Works Department Update
• Claims List
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DRAFT
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3 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2017
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5 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on July 5, 2017 at 7:00
6 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided.
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8 I. ROLL CALL
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10 Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Pederson, Martin, and Mitchell.
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12 Members absent: None.
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14 Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer
15 Jim Stremel, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Chief
16 of Police Ed Belland.
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18 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.)
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20 III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:00 p.m.)
21 The agenda was approved as presented.
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23 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:01 p.m.)
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25 A. Approval of the June 20, 2017 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
26 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the June 20, 2017 special City
27 Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
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29 B. Approval of the June 20, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
30 It was noted on page three, line 39, it should state, "...opposed the amendment."
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32 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the June 20, 2017 regular City
33 Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
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35 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:02 p.m.)
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37 A. Approve Petroleum Tank Removal Agreement with Zahl-Petroleum
38 Maintenance Co.
39 B. Approve Continuing Education Program Request for Jodi Gallup
40 C. Ordinance No. 615 Regarding Conservation Design; Amending Chapter 8 of
41 the City Code
42 D. Resolution No. 2017-52 Authorizing Publication of the Conservation Design
43 Ordinance No. 615 by Title and Summary
44 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the consent agenda. Motion
45 passed unanimously.
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47 VI. COMMENTS (7:03 p.m.)
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49 A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
50 There were none.
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1 B. Park Commission
2 Scherer reported that the Park Commission discussed the Marx proposal, specifically a
3 trail and connection noting a preference for the trail to be near the golf course. He
4 stated that they also discussed the viability of the connection to the eastern border. He
5 stated that the Commission also discussed the construction of the loop as the first phase
6 of the project noting that the connection could come later should the eastern property
7 develop.
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9 Anderson asked if there was discussion of eliminating the loop and extending the trail to
10 the lake.
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12 Scherer acknowledged that the trail to the lake would be easier, but the property owners
13 along the lake have concerns about the public wandering onto the existing private trail.
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15 C. Planning Commission
16 Finke reported that the Planning Commission will meet the following week to hold two
17 public hearings; a proposed senior housing/office development at Highway 55 and
18 Chippewa and a Conditional Use Permit for a second principal dwelling unit on a
19 property over 40 acres in size.
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21 Mitchell asked if the senior housing development was considered by the Council earlier
22 the previous year.
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24 Finke confirmed that the Council did previously review a concept plan for that
25 development.
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27 VII. OLD BUSINESS
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29 A. Ordinance No. 616 Regarding Regulations Related to the Residential Mid-
30 Density (R3), Residential Limited Multiple Family (R4), and Residential
31 Multiple Family (R5) Zoning Districts; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code
32 (7:08 p.m.)
33 Johnson noted that this was reviewed at the June 6th meeting and there was concern
34 with the minimum and maximum lot sizes, which staff has clarified.
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36 Finke stated that the net area of lot per unit has been clarified as requested.
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38 Martin asked for clarification in regard to the affordable housing language on page two.
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40 Finke explained that in order to provide for a density requirement, a minimum net area
41 per dwelling unit is required and when you increase that you can earn an increase in
42 density for meeting other elements.
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44 Martin suggested using the language maximum reduction 500 square feet per unit of x.
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46 Finke stated that perhaps the net area per lot unit be added.
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48 Mitchell stated that he would support the additional clarity.
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50 Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Ordinance No. 616 Regarding
51 Regulations Related to the Residential Mid -Density (R3), Residential Limited Multiple
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i Family (R4), and Residential Multiple Family (R5) Zoning Districts; Amending Chapter 8
2 of the City Code with the clarifying language as discussed. Motion passed
3 unanimously.
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5 1. Resolution No. 2017-53 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No.
6 616 by Title and Summary
7 Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-53 Authorizing
8 Publication of Ordinance No. 616 by Title and Summary. Motion passed unanimously.
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10 VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:14 p.m.)
11 Johnson stated that the online Board of Appeal and Equalization training link was sent
12 out earlier this week to the City Council.
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14 Anderson confirmed that the Council can take that course online.
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16 Johnson noted that following the course a certification can be printed out and provided to
17 the City.
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19 IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:14 p.m.)
20 Martin reported that there was a good meeting with the Long Lake Fire Department on
21 June 28`". She stated that the Hamel Rodeo and parade will also take place later this
22 week.
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24 Mitchell noted that Ann Rockier Jackson from Rockier Co Inc was recently inducted into
25 the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame as reported in Twin Cities Business magazine. He
26 stated that Bruno Silikowski has closed on the land he purchased from Loram and will
27 have a ground breaking on July 14`"
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29 X. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:18 p.m.)
30 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Martin, to approve the bills, EFT 004198E-004212E
31 for $69,819.21, order check numbers 46018-46073 for $141,252.16, and payroll EFT
32 0507993-0508017 for $45,201.82. Motion passed unanimously.
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34 Xl. ADJOURN
35 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
36 Motion passed unanimously.
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41 Bob Mitchell, Mayor
42 Attest:
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45 Scott Johnson, City Administrator
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Agenda Item # 5B
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE OF REPORT:
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBJECT:
Medina City Council
Scott Johnson, City Administrator
June 30, 2017
July 18, 2017
Continuing Education Program Approval — Jason Nelson
Background
Sergeant Jason Nelson has submitted a request for Tuition Aid, pursuant to the City's Continuing
Education Program in Section 5.80 of the Personnel Policy. The program was established by
Council in December 2005. The City Administrator must provide a recommendation for
approval of courses and the program to the City Council prior to utilization of the program.
Analysis
Sgt. Nelson is requesting to complete his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Metro State
University. I find the course work to be related to his professional duties and goals in Public
Safety. Police Chief Ed Belland has also reviewed Sgt. Nelson's request and is recommending
approval of the courses and tuition reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement, not to exceed $1,000 in a calendar year, will be provided upon proof of
satisfactory completion of the course (grade at least "C"). Staff is currently reviewing all
Personnel Policies. Staff will be recommending an increase from $1,000 to $2,000 to Section
5.80 to keep up with the rising costs of education during our review in August 2017.
Recommendation
I request Council approval of the course work, as well as approval of tuition reimbursement,
pursuant to requirements being met in Section 5.80 Continuing Education Program of the
Personnel Policy and as amended in 2017.
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MEDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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MEMORANDUM Emergency 9-1-1
TO: Chief Belland and City Administrator Scott Johnson
FROM: Sergeant Nelson
DATE: 06-30-17
RE: Request to attend Metropolitan State University in the fall 2017
Chief Belland and City Administrator Johnson,
As you are both aware I have been exploring the possibility of going back to college to
obtain my four year degree. I have researched extensively and found that the on-line
co -hart program at Metro State University will be flexible enough to suit my needs.
I have applied for and have just found out today that I have been accepted to the
program if approved in the fall of 2017.
I feel by going back to school and obtaining my degree will not only help me personally,
but will also be beneficial to the Medina Police Department and the City of Medina as
whole. I am hopefully that by going back to college this may also assist me in possible
future advancement in the organization if such opportunity would exist.
Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant Program
This Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant Application Form is available at:
http://www.hennepin.us/residents/environment/natural-resources-funding
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Guidelines for Submitting Natural Resource "Opportunity" Grants
Please email your application to Randy Anhorn at randy.anhorn@hennepin.us or send to :
U.S. Postal Mailing Address:
Hennepin County
Environment and Energy
Attn: Randy Anhorn
701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1842
Find out more at http://www.hennepin.us/residents/environment/natural-resources-funding
About the Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant Program
In an effort to work with partners to preserve, establish and restore our natural resources, reduce erosion and
protect and improve water quality, Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department has initiated the
Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant program. Through the Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant
program, Hennepin County provides funds to potential partners to implement projects that address an identified
natural resource management problem or need and/or undertake assessments that directly lead to the
identification siting of projects that meet common natural resource management goals.
Questions & technical assistance
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the project managers for assistance, including feedback on
ideas, suggestions for activities, help with the application or any general questions and concerns.
Hennepin County Project Managers:
Randy Anhorn 612-348-2027 randy.anhorn@hennepin.us
James Kujawa 612-348-7338 james.kujawa@hennepin.us
Tony Brough 612-348-4378 tony.brough@hennepin.us
Selection criteria
The Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant review committee will evaluate the application based on the
following criteria to determine if the project sufficiently meets the threshold for partial funding of the project,
assessment and/or project grant application:
• The primary purpose of the proposed must address a natural resource problem or need including:
o Improving water quality
o Preserve, establish or restore the County's natural resources (including critical habitats,
natural resource corridors and greenways, and designated open spaces.
o Reduce erosion and sedimentation
• Special consideration is given to applications that are able to leverage resources (e.g., Clean Water
Land and Legacy Amendment funds (CWL&L) or other funding sources)
• The proposed meets the goals, objectives and strategies of the Hennepin County Environment and
Energy Department Strategic Plan
• Severity of the natural resource problem or need:
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o Relates directly to a TMDL impairment load reduction.
o Addresses loading to a water resource on the States 303d list of impaired waters
o Is identified as a priority in the potential partners plan(s) (i.e., watershed management plan,
comprehensive plan CIPs, etc...).
• Demonstration projects/assessment that following completion may lead to future leverage of funds
(identifies future projects that likely would leverage funds).
• Long-term sustainability
• Environmental importance and scientific feasibility:
o For natural areas: lack of fragmentation, connectivity of important systems such as to
regional parks, high quality natural systems.
o Addresses a identified high quality natural resource (e.g., not -yet -impaired waters)
o Aligns with priorities of county and local agencies (e.g., County's natural resources strategic
plan, municipal open space and natural resource plans).
• Need for county role
o Project that include multiple jurisdictions and would benefit from higher level coordination.
o Project unlikely to happen without county resources.
o Project is on County property
All contracts recommended by the Hennepin County Environment and Energy Department are subject to
approval by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.
Program guidelines and requirements
ELIGIBILITY
• The project must be located in Hennepin County
• Eligible organizations include:
- Local, State or regional governmental units.
- Non-profit organization
• Landowners
FUNDING
Funding is available to share the costs with eligible applicants to implement water
quality projects, to preserve, establish and restore urban, suburban and rural natural
resources and to meet common natural resource management goals. Special
consideration is given to applications that are able to leverage resources (e.g., Clean
Water Land and Legacy Amendment funds (CWL&L))
AWARD AMOUNT
Up to $100,000, per the discretion of the Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant
review committee and Hennepin County Administration.
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TIMELINES
• Natural Resources "Opportunity" Grant requests are non-competitive and
applications can be submitted year round, with funds being allocated on a first -
come -first -serve basis.
• Each application is ranked against a set of criteria and must meet a minimal
score in order to be funded.
• Funding reimbursement cannot occur before contract approval by Hennepin
County.
• Semi-annual project progress/summary reports as determined through contract
agreement
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R E P O R T I N G
R E Q U I R E M E N T S
F O R A W A R D E D
P R O J E C T S
" W o r k p l a n a n d b u d g e t .
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" A l l i n v o i c e s f o r c o n s u l t a n t a n d / o r c o n t r a c t o r w o r k .
" A p p r o v a l o f i n - k i n d c o n t r i b u t i o n s p r i o r t o w o r k .
" C e r t i f i c a t i o n t h a t t h e p r o j e c t w a s i n s t a l l e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e a p p r o v e d p l a n s a n d
s p e c i f i c a t i o n s
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E X P E N S E S
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T h e a g r e e m e n t w i l l a d d r e s s t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e a w a r d , i n c l u d i n g i m p l e m e n t a t i o n
o f t h e p r o j e c t a n d a f i n a l r e p o r t . T h e a g r e e m e n t i s a l e g a l , b i n d i n g d o c u m e n t . P r o j e c t
r e c i p i e n t s a r e e x p e c t e d t o k e e p a c c u r a t e f i n a n c i a l r e c o r d s o f t h e p r o j e c t w h i c h
i n c l u d e s d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f a l l e x p e n s e s .
P A Y M E N T S
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p r o j e c t m a n a g e r . I n t e r i m p a y m e n t s c a n b e m a d e o n a p r o j e c t b y p r o j e c t b a s i s a s
d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e p r o j e c t a g r e e m e n t . I n t e r i m p a y m e n t s w i l l b e b a s e d o n
d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f e x p e n d i t u r e s a n d p r o j e c t s t a g e o f c o m p l e t i o n .
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A P P L I C A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
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