I found the crediting provisions of the draft Guidelines for the Local Levee Grant Program somewhat confusing. Under what circumstances would DWR enter into a crediting agreement?
Credit or reimbursement agreements may be executed by DWR to allow grantees to begin work immediately after a grant is awarded, but prior to the execution of a grant agreement. This is especially true for LLUR grants. For example, a grantee may receive a letter of commitment from DWR and be ready to immediately begin repairing its eroded or seepage-laden levee. However, extended negotiations for the grant agreement could cause unnecessary delay to local levee repair work, which could in turn prevent completion of the work before the coming flood season, thus leaving the communities protected by these levees at continued risk of flooding for another season. Please note that draft Guidelines for the Local Levee Grant Program have been released for public comment. Suggested language changes to clarify the crediting provisions are welcome and will be considered for inclusion, along with other comments or suggested changes received during the public comment period. Please note that the dead
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