Board Meeting Memorandum 09/08/2003 ‎(A)‎

• Board Meeting Date: 9/8/2003
• Description: Non Reimbursable Investments Colorado Floodplain Map Modernization Program
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Meeting

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MEMORANDUM Bill Owens
Governor
TO: Colorado Water Conservation Board—Finance Committee Greg E.Watcher
FROM: Larry Lang, Chief—Flood Protection Program Executive Director
DATE: September 8,2003 Rod Kuharich
RE: Non-Reimbursable Investments CWCB Director
Colorado Floodplain Map Modernization Program Dan McAuliffe
Deputy Director
Introduction
In early 2003, Congress approved a substantial funding package ($150 million) to provide updated floodplain
mapping nationwide. This level of funding represents a five fold increase in amounts seen during previous
funding cycles, and has presented an outstanding opportunity for Colorado and other states to make a
concerted effort to update and revise aging floodplain maps. In preparation for increased floodplain mapping
efforts and to provide a source of non-federal matching dollars for the cost-share program, the CWCB
approved and the General Assembly authorized a non-reimbursable investment of $500,000 in the 2003
• Construction Fund Bill. Staff is now requesting to "refresh"that fund based on expenditures/obligations that
are known at this time.
Discussion
Within a one-month timeframe beginning in August 2003, Colorado has received over$1 million in federal
grant dollars for floodplain mapping activities that are obligated in federal FY 2003. There is a moderate
chance of additional FY 03 grants prior to October 1st, and an excellent chance of additional funding(possibly
$1 million or more)in early 2004. The existing Map Mod Program funds authorized in the 2003 Construction
Fund Bill have provided the required non-federal matching dollars (80/20 or 75/25 cost share program
depending on which program the federal funds are granted from)in conjunction with local hard and soft
match contributions. The State funds have also been instrumental in keeping Colorado as a lead state within
FEMA Region 8 and will continue to benefit a variety of Colorado communities in the months and years to
come. Without the State matching dollars, Colorado could miss out on millions of dollars in federal grants.
Staff Request
The staff of the Flood Protection Section is requesting approval by the Board for a non-reimbursable
investment from the CWCB Construction Fund in the amount of$215,000. The request is to provide
matching dollars in order to take advantage of the federal funds available from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for updated and modernized floodplain mapping in Colorado. The CWCB
funds,if authorized by the Board and the General Assembly, would be available for all phases of the
technical needs for providing new digital floodplain maps to multiple counties and communities in the
state. Matching requirements (cash and/or in-kind services)will also be required from the local
governments receiving assistance from the Map Modernization Program.
Staff Recommendation
• Staff recommends that the Board request that the General assembly authorize $215,000 from the
Construction Fund to be appropriated to the Colorado Water Conservation Board for technical activities
related to the Colorado Floodplain Map Modernization Program.
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