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Scenic Qualities (Approximately 25%) Scenic qualities include bluff lands or other elevated terrain that afford an opportunity for viewing scenic vistas, viewing unique natural features, viewing unique historical or cultural features, protection of the scenic character of the landscape, and availability of public access. Other Review Components (Approximately 30%) Other review components include adjacent lands, educational and scientific values, open space and historical/cultural values, cost vs. benefit, match and local government commitment. A WARD OF FUNDS All applicants will receive official written notification regarding their request for funding in the summer. If your proposed project has received preliminary approval for funding, you will be contacted regarding additional information requirements needed before a grant agreement can be processed. These requirements may include State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review, permits and other details. The project start date will be the fall of 2021 or later depending on requirements for environmental resources, historical and archeological resources, and federal approval, if applicable. All work must be completed by June30, 2023. Most of our funding does not allow for a project extension beyond this date. Any project costs incurred prior to the start date of the grant agreement will not be eligible for reimbursement. Payment of grant funds to the local sponsor is on a reimbursement basis. The grant recipient must initially expend monies that are then reimbursed under the terms of the grant agreement. A portion of the grant funds will be retained until a final inspection has been completed. GRANTS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION Under MN Statute 13.599, responses to a request for proposal are nonpublic until the application deadline is reached. At that time, the name and address of the grantee, and the amount requested becomes public. After the application evaluation process is completed, data (except trade secret data) becomes public. Data created during the evaluation process is nonpublic until the negotiation of the grant agreement with the selected grantee(s) is completed. MN Statute 13.44 categorizes estimated or appraised value of real property prior to purchase and sale as confidential data on individuals or protected nonpublic data. See also Minnesota Government Data Privacy Act for more information. This information, along with corresponding budget information, will be redacted from the applications before making them public. HI. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS All facilities improved with this grant project must meet current Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards. All critical components of the park listed below must be accessible to persons NS November 2020 7