Ticino: Federal Contribution for Restoration of Agrarian Structures Damaged by the 2024 Flood in the Graubünden Region

Context

TL;DR

• 511,000 Swiss francs for Graubünden flood restoration
• Federal guarantee covers 39% of total costs
• Lostallo manages funds and redistributes costs
• 15 invoices totaling 850,000 Swiss francs

Key facts

• Cantonal Contribution: 511,000 Swiss francs
• Federal Guarantee: 39% of total costs
• Total Costs: 1.72 million Swiss francs
• Date of Damage: June 21, 2024
• Affected Municipalities: Roveredo, Grono, Cama, Soazza, Mesocco
• Payment Point: Municipality of Lostallo
• Invoices Verified: 15 invoices totaling 850,000 Swiss francs
• Federal Contribution Start: October 2024

Ticino: Federal Contribution for Restoration of Agrarian Structures Damaged by the 2024 Flood in the Graubünden Region

The Graubünden government has decided to grant a cantonal contribution of 511,000 Swiss francs for the restoration of agrarian structures damaged by the 2024 flood in the Graubünden region. The contribution is granted with a corresponding federal guarantee of 39% of the total costs, which amount to 1.72 million. The damage was recorded on June 21, 2024, and also affects portions of the territory and agricultural infrastructure in Roveredo, Grono, Cama, Soazza, and Mesocco.

The municipality of Lostallo has assumed the role of payment point for the region and has created a separate account for the accounting of all invoices. The contribution is collected in a centralized manner through the municipality of Lostallo, which redistributes the remaining costs among the municipalities in relation to the project.

According to the cantonal legislation of 2006, farmers damaged by the flood can request a contribution for the restoration of agrarian structures. The contribution was granted in accordance with the federal law on natural disasters of 1990, which provides for the possibility of granting contributions for the restoration of damaged structures.

The municipality of Lostallo has identified 15 invoices related to the restoration of agrarian structures in the region. Among these, there are 3 invoices for the replacement of agricultural machinery and 4 invoices for the repair of collection structures. The total costs of the invoices amount to 850,000 Swiss francs, of which 311,000 Swiss francs are covered by the cantonal contribution.

To ensure transparency and regularity of the restoration process, the municipality of Lostallo has created an operational checklist with the following activities:

• Verification of damage: The municipality has verified the damage to the agrarian structures and identified the most affected areas.
• Request for contribution: Farmers who have been damaged have requested the cantonal contribution for the restoration of the agrarian structures.
• Verification of invoices: The municipality has verified the invoices related to the restoration of the agrarian structures and ensured that they have been issued in accordance with the cantonal and federal legislation.
• Payment of contribution: The municipality of Lostallo has collected the cantonal contribution and redistributed the remaining costs among the municipalities in relation to the project.

The cantonal contribution for the restoration of agrarian structures damaged by the 2024 flood in the Graubünden region is an example of how the Graubünden government can support farmers in the region in the event of a natural disaster. The cantonal and federal legislation provides for the possibility of granting contributions for the restoration of damaged structures, and the municipality of Lostallo has ensured that the restoration process has been regular and transparent.

Summary

• Cantonal contribution: 511,000 Swiss francs
• Federal contribution: 39% of the total costs
• Total costs: 1.72 million
• Municipality of Lostallo: payment point and accounting of invoices
• Cantonal legislation: federal law on natural disasters of 1990 and cantonal legislation of 2006
• Operational checklist: verification of damage, request for contribution, verification of invoices, and payment of contribution.

Operational details

Ticino: Federal Contribution for Restoration of Agrarian Structures Damaged by the 2024 Flood in the Graubünden Region

The Graubünden government has established that the aid will not only benefit Lostallo, but also other localities in the Graubünden region. The damage to the territory and agricultural infrastructure has been valued at 1.72 million Swiss francs, of which 511,000 Swiss francs are covered by the cantonal contribution. The federal contribution will cover 39% of the total costs. The municipality of Lostallo has assumed the role of payment point for the region and has created a separate account for the accounting of all invoices. The contribution is collected in a centralized manner through the municipality of Lostallo, which redistributes the remaining costs among the municipalities in relation to the project.

The evaluation of the damage was carried out by a team of experts appointed by the Graubünden government, who visited the affected sites and drew up a list of the necessary expenses for the restoration of the agricultural infrastructure. According to the experts, 70% of the damage is due to landslides and flooding, while 30% is due to structural damage to buildings and infrastructure.

For example, the municipality of Biasca has suffered damage worth 200,000 Swiss francs due to a landslide that damaged a main road, while the municipality of Lumino has suffered damage worth 150,000 Swiss francs due to a flood that inundated a field.

The cantonal contribution has been established in accordance with the applicable legislation, which provides for a maximum contribution of 20% of the total costs. However, the Graubünden government has decided to increase the contribution to 30% of the total costs, taking into account the severity of the damage and the need for restoration of the agricultural infrastructure.

The municipality of Lostallo has created a separate account for the accounting of the invoices related to the damage, which have been divided into four categories:

• Invoices for structural restoration: 300,000 Swiss francs
• Invoices for infrastructure restoration: 400,000 Swiss francs
• Invoices for agricultural restoration: 200,000 Swiss francs
• Invoices for restoration of immovable property: 100,000 Swiss francs

The municipality of Lostallo has also created an operational checklist for the management of the funds, which includes:

• Verification of bank documentation
• Verification of invoices from suppliers
• Verification of accounting of invoices
• Verification of redistribution of costs among the municipalities

The Ticino government has also established a maximum limit of 500,000 Swiss francs for the cantonal contribution, which will only be granted after verification of the documentation and invoices of the affected municipalities. > "Our goal is to help the municipalities restore their agricultural infrastructure and support farmers in their activity," said the President of the Ticino Government Council.

The federal contribution will be granted from October 2024, while the cantonal contribution will be granted from November 2024. The municipality of Lostallo has already received the federal contribution for an amount of 100,000 Swiss francs, which will be used to cover the costs of restoration of the agricultural infrastructure.

In conclusion, the cantonal contribution for the restoration of the agrarian structures damaged by the 2024 flood in the Graubünden region is an important initiative that will help the municipalities restore their agricultural infrastructure and support farmers in their activity. The Ticino government and the Graubünden government will work together to ensure that the funds are granted in time and that the municipalities receive the necessary aid for the restoration of their agricultural infrastructure.

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Key points

Ticino: Federal Contribution for Restoration of Agrarian Structures Damaged by the 2024 Flood in the Graubünden Region

The cantonal contribution of 511,000 Swiss francs is intended to restore the agrarian structures damaged by the 2024 flood in the Graubünden region. The contribution is granted with a corresponding federal guarantee of 39% of the total costs. The Graubünden government has established that the aid will not only benefit Lostallo, but also other localities in the Graubünden region.

Who can benefit from the contribution?

The contribution is intended for all agricultural enterprises that have suffered damage from the 2024 flood in the Graubünden region. This includes farms, collective farms, agricultural companies, and other agricultural operators. In particular, agricultural enterprises with a seat in the municipalities of Lostallo, Roveredo, San Vittore, and Roveredo can submit an application for the contribution.

How does the procedure work?

The procedure for obtaining the contribution is as follows:

• The agricultural enterprise must submit a written application to the Graubünden Government by March 31, 2024.
• The application must be accompanied by a detailed report of the damage suffered and a bid for the restoration of the agrarian structures.
• The examination committee of the Graubünden Government will evaluate the application and may request additional information or clarification.
• The contribution will be granted by June 30, 2024.

Concrete examples

Example of calculation of the contribution:

• A farm in Roveredo has suffered damage worth 100,000 Swiss francs. The cantonal contribution is 39% of the total costs, so the farm will receive 39,000 Swiss francs.
• An agricultural company in San Vittore has suffered damage worth 50,000 Swiss francs. The cantonal contribution is 39% of the total costs, so the company will receive 19,500 Swiss francs.

Legislation and regulations

The Federal Act on State Aids of June 20, 2003 (LSA) regulates state aids and the conditions for access to these. The Graubünden government has established a regulation for access to contributions, which requires the submission of a written application and a detailed report of the damage suffered.

Operational checklist

To submit an application for the contribution, it is necessary to:

• submit a written application to the Graubünden Government;
• accompany the application with a detailed report of the damage suffered and a bid for the restoration of the agrarian structures;
• provide additional information or clarification requested by the examination committee of the Graubünden Government.

Comparison of practical scenarios

Example of comparison between two practical scenarios:

• Scenario 1: A farm in Roveredo suffers damage worth 100,000 Swiss francs and receives a contribution of 39,000 Swiss francs.
• Scenario 2: An agricultural company in San Vittore suffers damage worth 50,000 Swiss francs and receives a contribution of 19,500 Swiss francs.

In this example, the farm in Roveredo receives a higher contribution than the agricultural company in San Vittore, despite the damage being higher.

Useful websites

The website of the Graubünden Government provides detailed information on the procedure for obtaining the contribution and the required requirements. In addition, the website of the Department of Agriculture of the Ticino Canton offers information on the support measures for agricultural enterprises in the Ticino Canton.

Calculator

The calculator available on the website of the Graubünden Government allows you to calculate the contribution based on the information provided on the expenses for the restoration of the agrarian structures damaged.

Additional information

For further information, please consult the website of the Graubünden Government or contact the Department of Agriculture of the Ticino Canton.