(1) The director of the department of conservation and natural resources shall have the authority to utilize river improvement funds for emergency projects where the estimated total dollar value of each project is less than $10,000. Emergency projects where the estimated total dollar value exceeds $10,000 shall only be approved by the county executive. Emergency projects are those in which recent flood damage has created an imminent danger of substantial property damage from the next storm. County participation in such emergency projects shall be limited to technical review and reimbursement for the cost of bank stabilization materials.

(2) The director of the department of conservation and natural resources shall have the authority to utilize river improvement funds at his or her discretion for general flood fight activities. Flood fights shall be considered those occasions when the river system(s) is(are) predicted to crest at or above flood stage for each river system.

(3) The director of the department of conservation and natural resources may use river improvement funds to administer this program and for other county projects related to flood control as approved by the county council during the budget process. (Added by Ord. 06-099, Jan. 3, 2007, Eff date Jan. 18, 2007; Amended by Amended Ord. 07-015, Mar. 21, 2007, Eff date Apr. 7, 2007; Amended by Amended Ord. 20-081, Jan. 20, 2021, Eff date Jan. 30, 2021).