PROJ00487

• Contract/PO #: FS0007X
• Contractor Name: Kennesburg, Town of
• County: Weld
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Feasibility Study

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CHAPTER II
TOWN OF KEENESBURG

A. HISTORY OF TOWN

Keenesburg was founded as a railroad siding (originally Keene) and was
incorporated in 1919.

B. LAWS UNDER WHICH ORGANIZED

The Town of Keenesburg was organized as a corporation under Colorado
Statutes. It currently has a Mayor-City Council form of government.

C. POWERS AND AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF KEENESBURG

The Town of Keenesburg has the normal powers assigned to incorporated
cities in the state of Colorado as outlined by Colorado Statutes.
This includes the right of imminent domain, power of taxation, authority
to enter into contractural agreements, and authority to vest title to
the project or a portion thereof in the Colorado Water Conservation
Boa rd.

D. FINANCIAL STATUS

Historically the Town has met its financial commitment for the water
system relative to installation costs, operation, and maintenance.
The financial status of the Town is shown in the attached 1976 Budget
and Audit Report and Financial Statement ending on December 31,1974
and December 31, 1975. The budget is shown in Appendix A and the audit
reports and financial statements are shown in Appendix B.

E. PHYSICAL ASSETS

The domestic water system for the Town of Keenesburg consists primarily
of deep wells with pumping units, distribution system, and treated
water storage. These primary water supply facilities are shown on the
project map described in Chapter I and'designated Exhibit I-A. Water
is taken from the Fox Hi 11 s sands by means of the we 11 s whi ch are
typically drilled to a depth of approximately 900 feet with water being

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