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<br /> <br />clearWATERsolutions <br /> <br />water rights · planning · engineering <br /> <br />May 8, 2008 <br /> <br />Ms. Tammie Petrone <br />Colorado Water Conservation Board <br />1313 Sherman Street, 7th Floor <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br /> <br />RE: Revised City of Evans Water Conservation Planning Grant Application <br /> <br />Dear Tammie: <br /> <br />The City of Evans is interested in developing a Water Conservation Plan to guide the <br />effective and responsible use of their water resources. The City Council understands <br />that, in accordance with HB04-1365, having a State-approved Water Conservation Plan <br />is prerequisite to obtaining financial assistance from the Colorado Water Conservation <br />Board (CWCB) and the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. <br />Evans currently has a loan with CWCB and is interested in maintaining eligibility to <br />acquire future loans for water projects. <br /> <br />On behalf of the City, we are submitting the attached revised planning grant application <br />for a Water Conservation Plan. The total cost to complete the plan is $46,792. The City <br />proposes to match $10,220 with in-kind services and $5,000 cash, which is 32.50/0 of <br />the total project. The City requests a grant for $31,572 from CWCB to complete the <br />plan, which will cover a ten-year planning horizon from 2009 to 2018. <br /> <br />As discuss, small water provider does not translate to a smaller grant request in all <br />cases. Typically, larger water providers with dedicated conservation staff have the <br />resources to update and maintain better records, and they also have existing planning <br />documents that can be referred to for data. In addition, these plans are requiring much <br />more effort due to the increasing standard and need for a high quality report for an <br />increased probability of successful implementation. In recognition of this, the City is <br />willing to contribute cash that was not originally anticipated. <br /> <br />As you will see in the attached revised planning grant application, the City Council is <br />committed to implementing effective long-term water savings measures and programs. <br />The City wishes to do its part in saving water for the region and a Water Conservation <br />Plan will help them meet this commitment. <br /> <br />8010 S. County Road 5, Ste. 105 I Windsor, CO 80528 I (T) 970.223.3706 I (F) 970.,223.3763 I www.clearwatercolorado.com <br />