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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~~'~4') U~~_'l.~ Loveland retained Camp Dresser and McKee (COM) to undertake a 3-phase study to (1) examine potential drought impacts; (2) analyze alternatives to mitigate drought impacts; and (3) conduct a feasibility study, if appropriate, consistent with Colorado Vater Conservation Board (CVCB) guidelines for obtaining financial assistance. Partial funding to conduct this study was obtained from the evCB. COM has been assisted in this work , particularly in the area of water rights issues, by the firm of Jehn and Vood (JV). 1.1.1 Phase I - Drought Study The purpose of the Phase I effort is to answer the following questions: 1. Vhat water demands can be expected as a result of population growth in each of the design years? 2. Vhat supply of water can be expected from the City's existing water sources for certain drought events under specific design years (e.g. 1985, 2000 and 2015)? 3. Vhat deficits (i.e., shortage of water due to demand exceeding supply) might occur for given drought events during the design years of 1985, 2000 and 2015? 4. Vhat level of drought protection should the City plan/design for in the future? If the answers to these questions indicate that drought protection measures are necessary, then identification of the best drought mitigation alternative will be addressed in Phases II and III of the study. 1.1.2 Phase II - Evaluation of Alternatives The second phase of the study will assess, in detail, applicable alternatives with respect to economics, social and environmental impact, political constraints, and design/construction constraints. It should be noted that the principal constraint that will affect each alternative is the quantity of water required. The extent and scope of Phase II will be 1-2