Gunnison - Paonia Feldman Diversion Reconstruction Project ‎(Parts 1 & 2)‎_Water Activity Summary

• Basin Roundtable: Gunnison
• Applicant: North Fork River Improvement Association
• Description: Paonia-Feldman Diversion Reconstruction Project ‎(Part 1 - Feasibility Study & Part 2 - Construction)‎
• Account Source: Basin & Statewide
• Board Meeting Date: 9/19/2007
• Contract/PO #: 150411
• WSRA - Doc Type: Water Activity Summary Sheet - CWCB Evaluation/Approval Documents

The ability of smaller, rural water providers and agricultural water users to
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adequately address their existing and future water needs is significantly affected
by their financial capabilities.

The Applicant cites that this headgate reconstruction project addresses the SWSI recommendations
listed below:

Foster ongoing dialogue among all water interests;

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Develop a program to evaluate, quantify, and prioritize environmental and
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recreational water enhancement goals; and

Work towards consensus recommendations on funding mechanisms for
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environmental and recreational enhancements.

It should also be noted that the Applicant has done a good job leveraging funds for this project.
For both components (i.e. design and construction) of this project, the WRSA grant will pay for
59% of costs with the Ditch Companies, CDOT and the Conservation Alliance paying the
remainder of the costs.

Issues/Additional Needs:

Please submit a more detailed scope of work.
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The project was split into two parts and separate applications were submitted for each
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part. In the event that both sources of funding are approved by the CWCB, Staff
recommends that this grant application be treated as one grant.

The Applicant has utilized an older version of the WSRA application. For future
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reference, please utilize the most current version (May 2007).

If the matching funds (i.e. Conservation Alliance) do not materialize, does the
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Applicant have other funding sources to ensure project completion?

Staff Recommendation:
The proposed project meets the Threshold Criteria and the majority of the Evaluation Criteria for
the Statewide Account. Staff recommends funding of up to $48,000 from the Basin Account to
assist with the engineering and design of the Paonia and Feldman headgates. Staff also
recommends funding of up to $62,500 from the Statewide Account to assist with the construction
of the Paonia and Feldman headgates. It should be noted that past costs can not be reimbursed.
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