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October 29, 1982 343,J Page 7 t) The development site, especially the diversion structures, will be in a natural flood plain, but will be constructed accordingly and for the purpose of diverting the peak spring flows. The diversion sites are not flood plains designated for Federal Emergency Management Agency purposes. ,No other natural hazards are expected to cause a system operational breakdown. u) This project will divert and transport water of a quality capable of meeting drinking water requirements of the Colorado Department of Health. v) The construction of the improvements will not significantly impact the socio/economic conditions of the communities near the source development area. Some labor may be drawn from Red Cliff but the Cities intend to require of the contractors the preferential hiring of bona fide residents of Red Cliff. Limiting hiring to residents of Red Cliff and requiring bussing from Red Cliff to the job site should avoid a significant increase in population at Red Cliff such that existing services are strai~ed. By providing employment to the presently unemployed miners of Red Cliff there should be a benefit to theconununity. As a practical matter, the labor force for the project will be located primarily in Leadville, and any socio/economic impact is likely to be to the benefit of Leadville by providing jobs to a presently depressed employment market. A surplus of housing in Leadville should attract new laborers to Leadville. Since most of the project's employees will likely be housed in the Leadville area, no additional requirements for police, fire, or medical services will be imposed upon Eagle County. As noted by Lake County officials, adequate housing and urban services presently exist in Leadville for absorbing any new residents drawn to the project. Busing from Leadville to the project will encourage new residents to be located in Leadville. Busing will also decrease traffic to the project area and help protect the wildlife in the Homestake Valley. The Cities will provide security, fire and emergency medical services at the project site to further minimize impacts in Eagle County. Since all of the above criteria will be met by this application, the Board should approve the permit. Similarly, the permit application for the efficient utilization of water meets all of the criteria of 5-306(1), as follows: a) [See 4-306(1)(i) concerning need for the project.]