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. . . ~. Colorado Water Conservation Board Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone, 13031 866,3441 FAX, 13031 866.4474 STATE OF COLOMDO . MEMORANDUM TO: Bi!lOwens Governor Colorado Water Conservation Board Members Peter Evans?~ Director Greg E. Walcher Executive Director, DNR Peter H. Evans Director, CWeB FROM: DATE: 12 November 1999 RE: Agenda Item 15f, November 22-23, 1999 Board Meeting-- Douglas County Water Authority - South Metro Water Supply Study I have attached a copy of correspondence from the Douglas County Water' Resource Authority briefly describing one of the most significant opportunities for further coordination and development of water supplies for the rapidly growing Metro Front Range communities. This proposal is sufficiently short that I won't summarize it here. Our staff has discussed this proposal with representatives of Douglas County Water Resource Authority and with representatives of Denver Water and the Colorado River Water Conservation District, who are partners in the proposal. As we understand it, this study will provide a framework to define and evaluate one or more water supply "sequencing strategies" that meet near- and long-term water needs of the Authority members that participate in the study; these strategies are supposed to sequence water resource conservation, management, development and operations to meet those needs. This study is not, however, designed to identify future projects. The results of this study should indicate the extent to which water supplies can be developed, first within the basin, before reaching an "unacceptable cost" threshold that might warrant development of additional water resources. As indicated in their letter, Douglas County Water Resource Authority representatives will be available to explain their proposed study in greater detail and to answer any questions you may have. Based upon our discussions and review of the Scope of Work for this study, we conclude that this study represents a responsible means for evaluating the water supply and cost associated with these options. Therefore, I recommend that the Board include provisions in its funding recommendation for the year 2000 to the Colorado General Assembly that would authorize us to grant $100,000 from the CWCB Construction Fund for this study and that make such funds available until the project is complete. Attachment cc: Mr. Jim Sullivan Mr Chips Barry L:/WCTRANS/BoardmemlNov99115f Nov99 SoMctroWtr Study