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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I :1 1.2 Project Authorization In the 1986 session of the Colorado legislature, Senate Bill 27 was passed to provi de funds for the Colorado Water Conservati on Board (CWCB) to expend in the settlement of the Tribe's reserved water rights claims on certain tributaries of the San Juan River. During the summer of 1987, CWCB requested, received, and evaluated proposals from engineering consulting firms for the feasibility study, design, right-of- way acquisition, and construction management of the Towaoc Municipal Project. Iiorri son-Knudsen Engi neers, Inc. (MKE) was sel ected to provi de the necessary engi neeri ng servi ces to CWCB. Contract No. 88033, executed by CWCB wi th MKE and dated August 20, 1987, authorizes initiation of the feasibility study. 1 . 3 Scope The objecti ve of the feasi bi 1 i ty stutly for the Towaoc pi pel i ne is to formul ate and compare alternative alignments, determine suitable types of pioe, select the requi red pi pe si ze, determi ne the need and si ze of termi nal storal1e, prepare a project cost estimate, and make recommendations of the facilities to be includetl in the final project. The feasibility analysis also includes evaluating the water distribution system within the Town of Towaoc anti descri bi ng potenti al improvements. Estimated costs of certai n Towaoc municipal improvements for possible inclusion in the project are also presented. Seven tasks were i ncl uded in the scope of work for the feasi bil ity evaluation. The tasks are as follows: 1. Evaluate alignments and right-of-way requirements; 2. Prepare geologic mapping; 3. Evaluate potential improvements to the Towaoc municipal system; 4. Prepare preliminary pipeline designs; 5. Prepare project cost estimates; 6. Prepare feasibility report; and 7. Iianage and coordinate feasibility study. 1-3 l040c