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Proposed Budget 2024 — Projects 1; <br />Project/Activity <br />Description: OLID Annual Services and Activities Fee <br />Budget <br />Continue surveying and treatment where needed of this invasive species until CLP seed banks are eliminated. For <br />2024 the estimated acres requested to be treated is 32 to fit within the MN DNR maximum allowable without a <br />1 <br />AIS Control Curly- <br />variance (15% of the littoral area). Herbicide, mechanical and/or hand removal will all be considered. If MN DNR <br />$8,385 <br />leaf Pondweed (CLP) <br />or Sherburne AIS Grant funds remain available and are approved, costs to OLID could be reduced or funds carried <br />over for use the following year. Also, a Sherburne SWCD AIS grant will be applied for to cover required <br />independent contractor CLP delineation costs. <br />Undesirable Aquatic <br />MN DNR staff have stated that Water star grass, and the distribution and density of any submerged aquatic plant, <br />Vegetation and <br />can vary significantly from season to season (particularly in a reservoir system like Lake Orono). Set -aside funds <br />2 <br />Organisms Public <br />are needed to be prepared to act. Also, work with the City of Elk River to secure existing funds or seek additional <br />$2,000 <br />Waters Control <br />funds through Minn. Statute 103G.625 for the control of CLP, harmful or undesirable aquatic vegetation and <br />organisms in public waters. <br />Fisheries Survey, <br />Continue to work with the DN R to determine fish stocking needs and the most appropriate species to select to <br />3 <br />Preservation and/or <br />stock as available and deemed appropriate. Also, assist with current awareness campaign for the need to <br />$2,000 <br />Stocking <br />continue encouraging catch and release. <br />4 <br />Web Licensing and <br />OLID membership communication, official document repository, director nomination forms, absentee election <br />$200 <br />Maintenance <br />ballots, etc. <br />5 <br />CountySpedal <br />Fee for Cities, Townships and LIDS to certify special assessment on the Sherburne County tax system <br />$890 <br />Assessment Fee <br />($S.00/parcel/year). <br />6 <br />Office Supplies and <br />Annual meeting notice mailing, location rental or refundable deposit, building staff supervision, P.Q. Box, membership dues <br />$675 <br />Organizational Expenses <br />or other meeting -related or general supplies, <br />7 <br />liability Insurance <br />Secure standard Liability Insurance for the OLID Board of Directors. <br />$950 <br />Cash Flow needs or <br />Build and maintain a cash reserve equal to half of the annual budget to assist with cash flow shortages due to <br />8 <br />contingency (e.g, AIS, <br />suitable grants, <br />inherent timelines associated with the tax settlement and payment schedule. Also, be positioned to act on grant <br />$2,000 <br />undesirable natives, <br />opportunities when available and be prepared to fund mitigation if additional AIS infections occur through <br />other) <br />expansion of existing threats, new AIS (e.g., Starry stonewort) or undesirable native plant overgrowth and algae. <br />Total cost of goals 1-8 <br />$17,100* <br />*OLID property owner annual cost for 2024 of $100.00 per unit. <br />Note: A carryover of funds from year-to-year may be allowed to accommodate cash flow. <br />Orono Lake Improvement District To be voted on: August 22, 2023 <br />