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Jennifer Gimbel (MOA Request) <br /> June 30,2011 <br /> Page 4 <br /> Other Projects <br /> Long Hollow Reservoir(La Plata River) <br /> •: As was discussed above,a portion of the Colorado match for irrigation in the Animas-La Plata <br /> Project was set aside for a project in the La Plata River when ALP was downscaled in a <br /> negotiated settlement in 2000. Long Hollow Reservoir will assist with providing supplemental <br /> irrigation supplies by exchange,and also to provide a pool of water to assist with meeting the <br /> Interstate Compact obligation to New Mexico. It is believed that this project will be beneficial to <br /> water users in both Colorado and New Mexico. Plans have been reviewed by the State Engineers <br /> Office,and a pre-bid meeting for construction was held early in June. Approximately ten firms <br /> participated in the pre-bid process,and bids for the project are to be submitted by July 22nd. It is <br /> hoped that bids will come in below the amount that is currently being held by the Colorado Water <br /> Resources&Power Development Authority for the Long Hollow Project,but if there is a <br /> shortfall we believe the MOA funds could be used to supplement the amount available. Given <br /> the BOR deadline of July 156 for submittal of requests the bid amounts will not be known at that <br /> time. Again, it is hoped that the bids will come in below the amount available for construction, <br /> but t is suggested that a place holder amount of$750,000 may appropriate at this point in time for <br /> use of the MOA funding to insure that the project moves forward. <br /> Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to submit a list of projects to be considered for funding made <br /> available by the MOA concerning the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund. We commend you for your <br /> efforts in securing this agreement with CREDA,the BOR,and the other Upper Basin States. We realize <br /> that this will be a challenging process during the first few years,but look forward to working with you to <br /> achieve the most beneficial use of the funding. If after your review you need more detailed information <br /> about any of these projects please don't hesitate to contact us. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jo r. ort er Bruce Whte'teFiea'd <br /> P Went Executive Director <br /> Southwestern Water Conservation District Southwestern Water Conservation District <br /> Cc: SWCD Board <br /> Barry Spear,MBSS <br /> Steve Harris,Harris Water Engineers <br /> Ted Kowalski,CWCB <br />