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<br />ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS <br /> <br />Many people have been instrumental in the completion of this project. <br />A complete list of interviews conducted is found as Appendix D of this <br />report. These individuals willingly and generously shared their expertise, <br />perspectives, inspiration, methodological suggestions, insights, and <br />provided feedback on our progress through the course of the research <br />,~ffort. We wish to especially thank the following people. <br /> <br />Members of the Technical Advisory Committee actively assisted with <br />ideas and suggestions. In particular, Jack Truby from the Colorado <br />Division of Disaster Emergency Services, and Clancy Philipsborn, Nancy <br />Stone, Bob Ives, Tim Maywalt, Connie Murphy, Randy Hamilton, and John <br />Swanson from the Federal Emergency Management Agency deserve special <br />mention for their time and attention. We also thank Brian Hyde and Bill <br />Stanton, Colorado Water Conservation Board; Ron Cattany, Colorado <br />Department of Natural Resources; Bob McWilliams, El Paso County Disaster <br />Emergency Services; Alan Goins, Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments; <br />Gary Haynes, City of Colorado Springs; and Tony Apodaca, U.S. Army Corps <br />of Engineers. Other people who contributed valuable comments include Pat <br />Byrne, Irwin Glassman and Pat Hagan from the Colorado Division of Disaster <br />Emergency Services and Jerry Olson of the Federal Emergency Management <br />Agency. <br /> <br />The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and public <br />officials were always willing to answer our questions and work <br />constructively with us. In particular we thank Paul Intemann, City <br />Planner; Hugh King, City Manager; Harry Greenman, Police Chief; and Chris <br />Daly, City Council member. We have also relied on the expertise and local <br />wisdom of some of Manitou's fine citizens. Special thanks to Joanne <br />Garrison of the Economic Development Committee for organizing community <br />interest and for her commitment to the high quality of life in Manitou <br />Springs. <br /> <br />Funding for this research was proviQed by the Colorado Department of <br />Public Safety, Division of Disaster Emergency Services through a grant <br />from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. <br /> <br />Mary McCutchen provided cheerful and careful word processing. Her <br />editing and proofreading skills eased the load. Leslie O'Hara also helped <br />with word processing duties. Carol Weissler, a student in the UCCS <br />Natural Hazards and Public PoI icy class, is responsible for the partial <br />survey of buildable lots, an introduction to which may be found as <br />Appendix F. Thanks also for support anQ suggestions to Thomas Huber, <br />Carole Huber, Joan Hassel, Betty Jones, Marc Hallahan, James Phelan, Dave <br />Kenyon, Jeannine Phillips and Werner Jenkins. <br /> <br />Many others, including community members and officials, have worked <br />closely with us. We gratefully acknowledge their assistance. <br /> <br />ii <br />