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Threshold and Evaluation Criteria <br />The application articulates how the project meets all four Threshold Criteria. <br />Discussion: <br />The applicant did a good job describing the need for the need to make improvements to the To~~n of Walden's water <br />supply. This project is an outcome of the report ``Town of Walden-Water Supply Evaluation', which was funded by <br />the CWCB through HB 1400 fluids. Staff has seen a presentation of this report at a North Parlc Basin Roundtable <br />meeting and was impressed by the level of analy_ sis and presentation of water supply options with costs estimates. <br />Because of the upfront ~~-orlc put into this issue, the proposed application is very well defined and cost effective. With <br />this option, the To« n of Walden can convert its vulnerable water supply to a very reliable water supply for a vein- <br />small investment relative to other communities. <br />Issues/Additional Needs: <br />The project budget indicates the total project cost of $384,689 and a grant request of $385,000. The grant <br />request should not exceed the project cost. <br />Taslc 1.1 involves the construction of test wells or pits to determine the alluvial characteristics to determne if <br />a collection gallery is feasible. Please provide to staff a letter describing how the project will change if the <br />collection gallery is deemed not feasible. <br />The budget titled "Other Direct Costs and Subconsultants" is not sufficiently detailed. Please provide a <br />budget detailing rates and level of effort and a description of the other direct costs (ODCs). <br />Please provide an explanation of the "Contingency and Project Administration (10%)" as the State will not <br />pay for contingencies. <br />Please include a copy of the ``Town of Walden-Water Supply Evaluation" as a final deliverable. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of up to $385,000 from the North Platte Account to help field the Town of <br />Walden Water Supply Improvement Project contingent on resolution of the item in the issues/additional <br />needs section. <br />All products, data and information developed as a result of this grant must be provided to CWCB in hard <br />copy and electronic format as part of the project documentation. This information will in turn be made <br />widely available to Basin Roundtables and the general public and will help promote the development of a <br />common technical platform. <br />4 <br />