SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA
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A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving Agreements for Services with Intera Incorporated for Updates to the Drought Management Master Plan and Water Efficiency Master Plan
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Todd Fessenden, Public Works Director
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $44,500 (Drought Master Plan)
$46,750 (Water Efficiency Master Plan)
Balance Available: $84,950.00 (Drought Master Plan)
$55,000.00 (Water Efficiency Master Plan)
Budget Line Item Number: 500-70-110-605000-100306 (Drought Master Plan)
500-70-110-605000-100307(Water Efficiency Master Plan)
New Appropriation Required: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution to award Drought Mitigation and Water Efficiency Master Plan Updates Agreement to Intera Incorporated, authorizing the appropriate Town officer to execute said contract, and authorize staff to expend budgeted funds.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The 2019 Budget includes funds for the update of both the Drought Mitigation Master Plan and Water Efficiency Master Plan (Water Conservation Master Plan). The two plans will be developed in parallel to capitalize on efficiencies in the development of each plan.
The Drought Mitigation Master Plan will aid the Town in identifying triggers and assist in planning and managing Erie's water supplies during water shortage periods. The Water Efficiency Master Plan (Water Conservation Master Plan) will aid in improving conservation efforts, this plan is also a requirement of both the State and for participation in NISP.
To offset the cost to develop these two plans Town staff will work with Intera Incorporated to develop the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) grant application, and obtain funds for updating the Drought Mitigation Master Plan and Water Efficiency Master Plan (Water Conservation Master Plan).
Next Steps:
Notice of Award July 2019
Grant Application Finalized and Approved by CWCB August 2019**
Plan Development and Workshops September 2019 - April 2020
Draft Plans -Planning Team, Public Review, Board Review, State Review April 202-October 2020
Final Master Plans November - December 2020
** This assumes a 1 month review time by CWCB**
ATTACHMENTS:
a) Resolution
b) Agreement - Drought Master Plan
c) Agreement - Water Efficiency Master Plan