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WRCC, Inc. Updated September 19, 2008 Page 4 of 6 Agenda Item 23c Alternative 2: Conduct a new hydrologic study. This alternative involves performing a new hydrologic study using current precipitation values and hydrologic methods to see if the dam and spillway would safely pass the present design storm without any construction. As- builtplans would be required by the SEO, since the existing dam varies from the original plans from 1976. Alternative 3: Re-grade dam crest to a uniform height and conduct new hydrologic study. This alternative would be required by SEO if Alternative 2 demonstrated that the current spillway is not adequate. Selected Alternative -Alternative 1-Fill low areas and re-grade dam crest to a uniform height: This alternative was selected so that the Company could preserve the storage in the Reservoir without having to complete a full hydrologic study. Spillway extension options: Alternative 1: Purchase the entire adjacent property from the current landowners and allow flows to continue across land. Alternative 2: Route channel directly through the center of the adjacent property. This alternative would require an easement over 30 acres. Alternative 3: Construct a channel close to the toe of the dam and direct flow along Company property with only 5.5 acre of easement needed over adjacent land. Selected Alternative -Alternative 3 -Construct channel close to toe of dam: This alternative was selected because it minimized the land disturbance and provided the shortest flow path back to the natural water course. Additionally, it kept the majority of the project on property already owned by WRCC, Inc. The cost of this alternative was about 70% less than the other alternatives. TABLE 2 TOTAL PROJECT COST SUMMARY Task Cost 1. Engineering $90,300 2. Construction $1,278,300 3. Land Acquisition & Fees ' $45,000 Total Estimated Costs $1,413,600 This Project was bid and construction began in August of 2008 (financed through a bridge loan). All easements and permits for the Project are in place. Construction completion for both the spillway and embankment work is expected in November 2008.