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We are in the process of undertaking a Restricted Dam and Recovery of Lost Storage Inventory <br /> and Analysis Project from which we will develop a list of possible projects that could be <br /> cooperatively undertaken by the CWCB and the project's owners. <br /> The CWCB would offer the owners of these valuable"small"projects non-reimbursable <br /> financing to pay for the entire amount of the costs of the repair and rehabilitation of their <br /> facilities if: <br /> • The owners of the project agree to donate one-half of the water made available by the <br /> improvement to the CWCB for future sale or lease for municipal, industrial or <br /> agricultural use or for of addressing compact calls, drought needs, instream flow,river <br /> restoration or other purposes deemed appropriate by the CWCB. The donation would be <br /> in accordance with a storage decree to be jointly sought by the owners and the CWCB. <br /> The donation would be implemented through an operations agreement enforced by the <br /> CWCB or the State Engineer. Dry-year provisions could also be written into these <br /> agreements. <br /> • The owners have completed a project feasibility study and the non-reimbursable <br /> financing on the individual project and the donation has been approved by the CWCB. <br /> The cost of the feasibility study may be included in the total non-reimbursable financing <br /> package. <br /> • Partial funding or loans could be considered if less water is made available for other <br /> purposes. <br /> • Other conditions the Board may require. <br /> Recommendation <br /> I recommend we consider the proposed statutory change, discuss the feasibility of these <br /> concepts, develop a process and be prepared to implement these proposals at this time next year. <br />