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<br />This project involves the enlargement of Montezuma Water Company's facility by <br />extending their existing facility by 9.6 miles into an area not currently serviced by <br />any domestic water supplier. <br /> <br />The Water Activity Addresses Issues of Statewide Value <br />o. The water activity helps sustain agriculture, and open space, or meets environmental or <br />recreational needs. <br /> <br />The project will help with environmental issues by eliminating the need for hauling <br />water, with its associated susceptibility to contamination during the loading, <br />hauling, and cistern tilling process. Treated domestic water will come directly into <br />each home as a result of this project. <br /> <br />p. The water activity assists in the administration of compact-entitled waters or addresses <br />problems related to compact entitled waters and compact compliance and the degree to <br />which the activity promotes maximum utilization of state waters. <br /> <br />The project helps more efficient utilization of state waters by connecting directly to <br />an existing domestic water supplier. <br /> <br />q. The water activity assists in the recovery of threatened and endangered wildlife <br />species or Colorado state species of concern. N/A to this project. <br /> <br />r. The water activity provides a high level of benefit to Colorado in relationship to <br />the amount of funds requested. <br /> <br />For $260,000 in CWCB funds for this project, the project will bring in <br />$1,772,580 in federal funds to Montezuma Country and the Southwestern <br />Basin area. This will enhance the value and usability of the area. <br /> <br />s. The water activity is complimentary to or assists in the implementation of other <br />CWCB programs. N/A to this project. <br /> <br />1. The water activity helps support the State's economic vitality and competitiveness <br />in national and international markets. <br /> <br />The project will accomplish this by making over 12 square miles of rural "dry <br />domestic area" more desirable for building and development. Goodman Point is a <br />"high point" in the county with outstanding 360 degree views and will grow with the <br />coming of domestic water. Further, the taxable value of property will increase <br />substantially with this project. <br /> <br />Goodman Point Water Association Application - Evaluation Criteria Attachment 2 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br />