NCWCD Ag Options Program Contract

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EXHIBIT A 1. Scope of Services The Project consists of the Contractor developing guidelines for implementation of an agricultural water options program (known as a "dry-year options" program) that will aIIow sharing of water supplies by agricultural and municipal users. The goal of the Project is to maximize efficient use of scarce water resources through arrangements that allow municipalities to obtain supplemental water supplies during dry periods, while maintaining a healthy agricultural sector. The Contractor wilI work with representatives of the member municipalities of the Windy Gap Project and with holders of agricultural water allotments from the Colorado- Big Thompson Project to identify prospective participants in the options program and to explore and resolve issues affecting the administration of the program. Meetings will be held with prospective participants to inform them about the program and to solicit their input, and reports on program development will be given at the Contractor's regular water users' meetings. The Project is designed to accomplish the foIIowing goals: to develop a framework for an options program that will allow the Contractor and its Municipal Subdistrict to implement such a program, thereby maximizing efficiency in water resource use and aIIowing the local agricultw"aI economy to continue while assuring adequate water supply for growing urban areas; and to provide guidance for use in formulating agricultural water options programs for implementation in other parts of the state. The Project will culminate in development of program guidelines that will be available to other Colorado water districts and municipalities to guide them in formulating similar programs for implementation in their own areas. A Pinal Report shall be compiled upon completion of the Project. The Pinal Report shan include a summary of the Project, discussion of the Project implementation and Project findings. The Final Report will not only conclude the Project but will serve as information to be shared with other Colorado communities. Protect Time of Perfonnance The Project will commence on February 15, 1994 or upon full and proper execution of this Contract. The Project will be completed on or before October 30, 1995. However, the Project time of performance may be extended subject to the mutual agreement of the State and Contractor. A written request for extension shall be submitted to the State by the Contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to October 30, 1995. and shall include a full justification for the extension request Page 1 of 2 Pages