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that the maximum diversion rate was 800 cfs for record years 1999, 2000, and 2001. A <br /> summary of water rights and the State Engineer Diversion records for 1999, 2000, and <br /> 2001 are found in Appendix C. <br /> History of the May Lateral, Project Description reviewed Alternatives <br /> and Logic for construction of the pipeline. <br /> The May Lateral has been part of(MVIC's) since circa 1906. This Canal has not been <br /> significantly altered since the early 70's. At that time the lower portion of the May <br /> (approximately%2 mile)was put into a concrete lined ditch. This section of the canal is <br /> now replete with cracks and large holes in the concrete. <br /> The May Lateral delivers a total of 1610 shares to 105 shareholders. These shareholders <br /> represent 7 %of the total number of shareholders within the MVIC system. <br /> The purpose of this project is to provide a means for MVIC to continue providing <br /> irrigation water to shareholders while minimizing the occurrence of future failures or loss <br /> of water via leaks from the current open canal. <br /> Four alternatives were considered: <br /> 1. The no-action alternative. <br /> 2. Continue with temporary repairs. ($1200.00 - $4000.00 per year). <br /> 3. Repair concrete portion of canal ($1.5 million). <br /> 4. Put entire canal into pipe(5.8 million) <br /> Alternative No. 1 was considered unacceptable since it means MVIC could not over time <br /> deliver water to its shareholders. <br /> Alternative No. 2 was ruled out because previous repairs continue to fail. <br /> Alternative No. 3 was ruled out due to cost and does not address the issues along the <br /> entire canal. <br /> Alternative No. 4 was selected, since it is considered to be the most reliable means of <br /> delivery of water to our share holders and the only means to extend our service area. The <br /> selected alternative,Alternative No. 4,involves construction of a 5 mile long 36"HDPE <br /> pipeline. This pipeline will follow the existing ditch except along those locations shown <br /> in Figure 1. <br /> Engineering schedule/cost Implementation Schedule <br /> (As prepared by Agritech engineering) <br /> Cost estimates for the design work associated with Phase 1 for the May Lateral. Phase 1 <br /> consists of the first 2.5 miles of the lateral. <br /> The cost estimate is divided into the following three Tasks: <br /> 1. Preliminary engineering <br /> 2. Plans and specifications (design) <br /> 3. Construction <br /> 6 <br />