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<br />61. ~ifu~r..efitB.-The improvement Ullder the plan recommended
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<br />for Fortifioation Oreek would rceult in oonsiderable intangible benefits
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<br />from'(l) the prevention of 1088 of life. (2) the stabilization Bnd en-
<br />ha.ncement of property Va.11.1fl1S. (3) the 1'rsssrvation of COUIIDUDity morale and
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<br />the elimination of the menace to health caused by the contamination of the
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<br />water eupply and b~ general unsanitary conditione, and (4) the prevention
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<br />of traffic interruptions on arterial hlghw~8 and ~ railroad.
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<br />COMPARISON OF BENEFITS AND COSTS
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<br />62. Justification of Im.E!.o.!!..m~t...!.e~~nde~.-The recommended plan
<br />of improvement for Fortification Creek at Craig, Colo., would be justi-
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<br />fied because the average annual tangible beneti ts would exceed the average
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<br />annual cmrges. The intangible benefits from the improvement would add
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<br />63. summary of economlce.--For the improvement reoommended for
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<br />Fortification Creek at Craig. a summary of estimated first costs. average
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<br />annual charges. average annual benefits. and economic ratios based on 1948
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<br />unit prices and property values is given in the following table:
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<br />Summary of economics of recommended Plan for flood-control improvement on
<br />!2..!!!!~o.!L.Creek at Craig. Colo.
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<br />64. Responsible local inter~8t8 have expressed their willingness to
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