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A DNR COLORADO <br /> CO � Colorado Water <br /> `°�� � Conservation Board <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 718 <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> Memorandum <br /> To: Greg Johnson, Water Suppl !�'.nningSection Chief <br /> ��/�r�" u� <br /> From: Ben Wade , ' =����- ~��a~�' �~[ «�^/I�� <br /> -~-� %����� <br /> Water Planning —� <br /> Date: May 22, 2018 <br /> Subject: Water Efficiency Grant Fund Recommendation for San Juan County/Town of Silverton <br /> Recommendation: <br /> The Water SuppLy Planning staff recommends that Greg Johnson, Section Chief, <br /> approve a Water Efficiency Grant to develop a Drought Management Plan in the <br /> amount of $19,490 for San Juan County and the Town of SiLverton. <br /> Summary of Grant Application <br /> San Juan County is applying for grant funds to develop a Drought Management Plan on behalf <br /> of the county as well as the Town of Si[verton which is a non-covered entity in the Southwest <br /> Basin. Currently, the county is experiencing D4 or exceptional drought conditions. According <br /> to NRCS SNOTEL data, most sites in southern Colorado are recording record low or near record <br /> Low water year precipitation values. <br /> While the county is the least populous in Colorado, they do have a high seasonal a transient <br /> population which puts a strain on their water supply especially during summer events. By <br /> implementing a Drought Management Plan, the County 8L Town of Silverton estimate they can <br /> see a 10% reduction in water use and possibly up to 50% with more restrictive programs in <br /> place. <br /> The total cost of the project is $28,030' San Juan County and the Town of Silverton <br /> are committing 25% matching funds in the form of $5,440 of in-kind services and <br /> $1,100 in cash. CWCB staff has reviewed and evaluated the grant application and has <br /> determined that the proposal meets or exceeds the CWCB guidelines for reviewing <br /> grant proposals. Attached is the internal checklist used to evaluate the application. <br /> Attachment: Evaluation Checklist <br />