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Sijou Irrigation District September 18-19, 2007 Agenda Item 18a Intake Canal, which is in good condition, and 2) the river diversion structure, used to divert flow into the ditch intake structure, which is in need of significant repairs. The diversion structure has suffered extreme damage in times of high flow in the river. It currently uses a removable board system to control water levels in the river, and the structure has lost its effectiveness due to large sand build-up on the upstream side. The current structure cannot be operated in a manner to reduce the sand upstream of the intake gates, causing excessive sand to be drawn into the intake canal, and hampering diversions into the intake. The existing diversion also has a problem with debris, mainly trees getting hung up, and requires continual maintenance. The proposed project would make repairs to the river diversion portion of the structure by constructing a 100 foot long Obermeyer Pneumatic Spillway Gate (Bladder Gate), located immediately adjacent to the ditch intake structure. Feasibilitv Studies Nation Engineering Services, LLC, of Fort Morgan, has completed the feasibility study in accordance with CWCB guidelines. The study includes an assessment of alternatives for rehabilitation of the District's diversion structure/headgate. Bijou IrriQation District The District was formed in 1905 by resolution of the Morgan County Commissioners and operates as an Irrigation District under the Irrigation District Law of 1905 (C.R.S. 37-41-101 to 160), including amendments in C.R.S. 37-43-101 to 211. The District office is located in Fort Morgan. The Morgan County Treasurer serves as the ex officio District Treasurer and collects and distributes assessments, in the same manner as property taxes are collected. Money is distributed to the District on a monthly basis. Affairs of the District are governed by a 5-member Board of Directors. Three Directors are from geographic divisions, and two serve at-large. Officers are Donald Neb, President, Larry Krening, Vice-President, and remaining Directors are Doug Dill, Mike Groves and Mike Kosman. The Superintendent is Mike Wagner and the Secretary/Office Manager is Denice Wagner. Typically, about 65% of the District budget comes from acreage assessment revenues, 25% from boating/recreation leases, and 10% from other sources. The District opens the reservoir to multiple boating clubs that provide a source of revenue in the form of permit fees. In 2006, operating revenues for District, not including CWCB loan proceeds for the Empire Reservoir spillway project, were $355,000. Following adoption of a budget resolution in October, the District certifies the required levy of assessment to the Morgan County Commissioners, with copies to the State Treasurer and Department of Local Affairs. State revenue laws pertaining to the assessment, levying, and collection of property taxes (including enforcement of penalties and forfeiture for delinquent taxes) are applicable to the District. The District may also refuse delivery of water to lands until all past due or delinquent assessments have been paid in full. (C.R.S 37-43-143.) Because this loan contract exceeds $400,000, the Irrigation District Law of 1905 requires the District to hold a special election of the legal electors in the District to authorize and ratify the contract. C.R.S.37-41-113(4). The election must follow the same procedures that the district would follow to authorize the issuance of a bond. (C.R.S.37-41-117.) Water RiQhts The District holds the following water storage rights for Empire Reservoir for irrigation: Water Right Appropriation Adjudication Date Date Administration Number Comment Page 2 of 5