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KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT PACKWOOD CREEK WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT TULARE COUNTY, CA APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE. UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FORA WaterSMART: WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT (FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. R12SF80049) KAWEAH DELTA Water CDhservatton DISTRICT Project Manager: Larry Dotson, Senior District Engineer 2975 N. Farmersville Blvd. Farmersville, CA 93223 Phone: (559) 747-5601 Fax: (559) 747-1989 E-mail: [email protected] January 2012

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KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PACKWOOD CREEK WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT

TULARE COUNTY CA

APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

FORA WaterSMART WATER AND ENERGY

EFFICIENCY GRANT

(FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT NO R12SF80049)

KAWEAH DELTA

WaterCDhservatton DISTRICT

Project Manager Larry Dotson Senior District Engineer 2975 N Farmersville Blvd

Farmersville CA 93223 Phone (559) 747-5601

Fax (559) 747-1989 E-mail ldotsonkdwcdcom

January 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

1 bull EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 (A) GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION 1 (B) PROJECT SUMMARY 1 (c) PROJECT DURATION AND ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE 1 2 BACKGROUND DATA 3 (A) GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION 3 (B) WATER SUPPLY 3 (C) WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM 6 (D) ENERGY 7

(E) PAST WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH RECLAMATION 7

3 TECHNICAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION 9

4 EVALUATION CRITERIA 12 (A) WATER CONSERVATION 12 (B) ENERGY-WATER NEXUS 16 (C) BENEFITS TO ENDANGERED SPECIES 17 (D) WATER MARKETING 18 (E) OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO WATER SUPPLY SUSTAINABILITY 21 (F) IMPLEMENTATION AND RESULTS 24

(G) CONNECTION TO RECLAMATION PROJECT ACTIVITIES 29

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 30

REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS 32

FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT 33

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

BUDGET PROPOSAL

BUDGET NARRATIVE

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APPENDICES

A RESOLUTION

B PROJECT COST SUMMARIES

C DETAILED PROJECT SCHEDULE

D FINANCIAL INFORMATION

E BENEFIT CALCULATIONS

F LETTERS OF SUPPORT

G OAKES BASIN BASIS OF DESIGN

(Full document available upon request) H PACKWOOD STRUCTURE PRELIMINARY PLAN

I MAPS OF WATER PURVEYORS WITHIN KDWCD

J PACKWOOD CREEK HYDRAULIC STUDY MEMO

(Full document available upon request) K DISTRICTS WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

(Full document available upon request) L DISTRICTS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

(Full document available upon request)

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

1 Executive Summary

(a General Project Information

Date January 19 2012 Applicant Name Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District City County and State City of Farmersville County of Tulare California

(b) Project Summary

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation Districts (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project) is primarily a water conservation project (Task A) that will utilize an upstream regulation basin (Oakes Basin) to store and regulate surplus waters into Packwood Creek where 5 automated check structures in the Creek will maintain high water levels and maximize storagerecharge capabilities SCADA improvements of remote monitoring of level and flow at these facilities will allow the District to operate as a cohesive unit maximizing the water conservation and management potential It is expected that the project could recharge 1 465 AFyr and will better manage 29360 AFyr With this Project KDWCD will be able to foster water marketing (Task D) between the City of Visalia and Tulare Irrigation District An agreement between the two entities will allow for the City of Visalia to deliver tertiary treated wastewater to Tulare ID in exchange for Uncontrolled Season Water delivered back to City of Visalia from Tulare ID at a rate of 1 AF of uncontrolled water for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered When not being utilized by the above arrangement KDWCD could utilize the Project to recharge surplus Kaweah River water or facilitate transfers to the City of Visalia from Friant Division CVP water users as well as Kaweah and St Johns Rivers water users Habitat improvements (Task C) will be accomplished by restoring Valley Oak Riparian Forest up to an additional 230 plantings are proposed between Oak Trees and native plants Utilizing this site it will ensure that this habitat remains preserved and under the control of KDWCD be provided ample water supply and provide favorable habitat for threatened andor endangered and other wildlife into the foreseeable future Additionally the Project would increase renewable energy production at a hydroelectric facility jointly owned by the KDWCD at Terminus Dam (Task B)

(c) Project Duration and Estimated Completion Date

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013

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lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

2 Background Data

(a Geographic Location

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) was formed in 1927 under the provisions of the Water Conservation District Act of 1927 for the purpose of conserving and storing waters of the Kaweah River protecting lands from flood damage and for conserving and protecting the underground waters of the Kaweah Delta The District encompasses approximately 340000 acres within Tulare and Kings County California and is situated in the south-central portion of the San Joaquin Valley of California approximately 50 miles southeast of the City of Fresno and approximately 65 miles northwest of the City of Bakersfield A location map for the District is included as Figure 1 and a location map for the Project is included as Figure 2

(b) Water Supply

While districts within Kaweah Delta WCD may have large entitlements to surface water through the Kaweah River or the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD has very little entitlement in comparison to the irrigated acreage within their District From Kaweah River entitlements the District has an average annual entitlement of 23406 AFyr Recently the District also received the assignment of a Friant Division CVP Class 1 and Class 2 water service contract of 12 TAF and 74 TAF respectively Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix L for a copy of the Districts Groundwater Management Plan) On an average annual basis approximately 650 TAF of surface water is delivered within KDWCD Roughly 102 TAF of that water is imported from either the Friant Division of the CVP or the Kings River with the remainder coming from the Kaweah River

The water demand within the District can be attributed to both agricultural and municipal users The Districts average annual agricultural demand is currently 809 TAF (558 TAF groundwater and 251 TAF surface water) Municipal demand is approximately 53 TAF (groundwater only) Given the recent increase in multiple cropping within the District and the growth of the communities of Visalia and Tulare it is possible that water demand within the District could increase by over 2 (or 16 T AF) in the next five years

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c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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Friant Division Uncontrolled Season water

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

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OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

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(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

1 bull EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 (A) GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION 1 (B) PROJECT SUMMARY 1 (c) PROJECT DURATION AND ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE 1 2 BACKGROUND DATA 3 (A) GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION 3 (B) WATER SUPPLY 3 (C) WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM 6 (D) ENERGY 7

(E) PAST WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH RECLAMATION 7

3 TECHNICAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION 9

4 EVALUATION CRITERIA 12 (A) WATER CONSERVATION 12 (B) ENERGY-WATER NEXUS 16 (C) BENEFITS TO ENDANGERED SPECIES 17 (D) WATER MARKETING 18 (E) OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO WATER SUPPLY SUSTAINABILITY 21 (F) IMPLEMENTATION AND RESULTS 24

(G) CONNECTION TO RECLAMATION PROJECT ACTIVITIES 29

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 30

REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS 32

FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT 33

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

BUDGET PROPOSAL

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APPENDICES

A RESOLUTION

B PROJECT COST SUMMARIES

C DETAILED PROJECT SCHEDULE

D FINANCIAL INFORMATION

E BENEFIT CALCULATIONS

F LETTERS OF SUPPORT

G OAKES BASIN BASIS OF DESIGN

(Full document available upon request) H PACKWOOD STRUCTURE PRELIMINARY PLAN

I MAPS OF WATER PURVEYORS WITHIN KDWCD

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(Full document available upon request) L DISTRICTS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

1 Executive Summary

(a General Project Information

Date January 19 2012 Applicant Name Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District City County and State City of Farmersville County of Tulare California

(b) Project Summary

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation Districts (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project) is primarily a water conservation project (Task A) that will utilize an upstream regulation basin (Oakes Basin) to store and regulate surplus waters into Packwood Creek where 5 automated check structures in the Creek will maintain high water levels and maximize storagerecharge capabilities SCADA improvements of remote monitoring of level and flow at these facilities will allow the District to operate as a cohesive unit maximizing the water conservation and management potential It is expected that the project could recharge 1 465 AFyr and will better manage 29360 AFyr With this Project KDWCD will be able to foster water marketing (Task D) between the City of Visalia and Tulare Irrigation District An agreement between the two entities will allow for the City of Visalia to deliver tertiary treated wastewater to Tulare ID in exchange for Uncontrolled Season Water delivered back to City of Visalia from Tulare ID at a rate of 1 AF of uncontrolled water for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered When not being utilized by the above arrangement KDWCD could utilize the Project to recharge surplus Kaweah River water or facilitate transfers to the City of Visalia from Friant Division CVP water users as well as Kaweah and St Johns Rivers water users Habitat improvements (Task C) will be accomplished by restoring Valley Oak Riparian Forest up to an additional 230 plantings are proposed between Oak Trees and native plants Utilizing this site it will ensure that this habitat remains preserved and under the control of KDWCD be provided ample water supply and provide favorable habitat for threatened andor endangered and other wildlife into the foreseeable future Additionally the Project would increase renewable energy production at a hydroelectric facility jointly owned by the KDWCD at Terminus Dam (Task B)

(c) Project Duration and Estimated Completion Date

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013

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lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

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2 Background Data

(a Geographic Location

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) was formed in 1927 under the provisions of the Water Conservation District Act of 1927 for the purpose of conserving and storing waters of the Kaweah River protecting lands from flood damage and for conserving and protecting the underground waters of the Kaweah Delta The District encompasses approximately 340000 acres within Tulare and Kings County California and is situated in the south-central portion of the San Joaquin Valley of California approximately 50 miles southeast of the City of Fresno and approximately 65 miles northwest of the City of Bakersfield A location map for the District is included as Figure 1 and a location map for the Project is included as Figure 2

(b) Water Supply

While districts within Kaweah Delta WCD may have large entitlements to surface water through the Kaweah River or the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD has very little entitlement in comparison to the irrigated acreage within their District From Kaweah River entitlements the District has an average annual entitlement of 23406 AFyr Recently the District also received the assignment of a Friant Division CVP Class 1 and Class 2 water service contract of 12 TAF and 74 TAF respectively Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix L for a copy of the Districts Groundwater Management Plan) On an average annual basis approximately 650 TAF of surface water is delivered within KDWCD Roughly 102 TAF of that water is imported from either the Friant Division of the CVP or the Kings River with the remainder coming from the Kaweah River

The water demand within the District can be attributed to both agricultural and municipal users The Districts average annual agricultural demand is currently 809 TAF (558 TAF groundwater and 251 TAF surface water) Municipal demand is approximately 53 TAF (groundwater only) Given the recent increase in multiple cropping within the District and the growth of the communities of Visalia and Tulare it is possible that water demand within the District could increase by over 2 (or 16 T AF) in the next five years

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c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

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Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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APPENDICES

A RESOLUTION

B PROJECT COST SUMMARIES

C DETAILED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

1 Executive Summary

(a General Project Information

Date January 19 2012 Applicant Name Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District City County and State City of Farmersville County of Tulare California

(b) Project Summary

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation Districts (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project) is primarily a water conservation project (Task A) that will utilize an upstream regulation basin (Oakes Basin) to store and regulate surplus waters into Packwood Creek where 5 automated check structures in the Creek will maintain high water levels and maximize storagerecharge capabilities SCADA improvements of remote monitoring of level and flow at these facilities will allow the District to operate as a cohesive unit maximizing the water conservation and management potential It is expected that the project could recharge 1 465 AFyr and will better manage 29360 AFyr With this Project KDWCD will be able to foster water marketing (Task D) between the City of Visalia and Tulare Irrigation District An agreement between the two entities will allow for the City of Visalia to deliver tertiary treated wastewater to Tulare ID in exchange for Uncontrolled Season Water delivered back to City of Visalia from Tulare ID at a rate of 1 AF of uncontrolled water for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered When not being utilized by the above arrangement KDWCD could utilize the Project to recharge surplus Kaweah River water or facilitate transfers to the City of Visalia from Friant Division CVP water users as well as Kaweah and St Johns Rivers water users Habitat improvements (Task C) will be accomplished by restoring Valley Oak Riparian Forest up to an additional 230 plantings are proposed between Oak Trees and native plants Utilizing this site it will ensure that this habitat remains preserved and under the control of KDWCD be provided ample water supply and provide favorable habitat for threatened andor endangered and other wildlife into the foreseeable future Additionally the Project would increase renewable energy production at a hydroelectric facility jointly owned by the KDWCD at Terminus Dam (Task B)

(c) Project Duration and Estimated Completion Date

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013

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lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

2 Background Data

(a Geographic Location

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) was formed in 1927 under the provisions of the Water Conservation District Act of 1927 for the purpose of conserving and storing waters of the Kaweah River protecting lands from flood damage and for conserving and protecting the underground waters of the Kaweah Delta The District encompasses approximately 340000 acres within Tulare and Kings County California and is situated in the south-central portion of the San Joaquin Valley of California approximately 50 miles southeast of the City of Fresno and approximately 65 miles northwest of the City of Bakersfield A location map for the District is included as Figure 1 and a location map for the Project is included as Figure 2

(b) Water Supply

While districts within Kaweah Delta WCD may have large entitlements to surface water through the Kaweah River or the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD has very little entitlement in comparison to the irrigated acreage within their District From Kaweah River entitlements the District has an average annual entitlement of 23406 AFyr Recently the District also received the assignment of a Friant Division CVP Class 1 and Class 2 water service contract of 12 TAF and 74 TAF respectively Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix L for a copy of the Districts Groundwater Management Plan) On an average annual basis approximately 650 TAF of surface water is delivered within KDWCD Roughly 102 TAF of that water is imported from either the Friant Division of the CVP or the Kings River with the remainder coming from the Kaweah River

The water demand within the District can be attributed to both agricultural and municipal users The Districts average annual agricultural demand is currently 809 TAF (558 TAF groundwater and 251 TAF surface water) Municipal demand is approximately 53 TAF (groundwater only) Given the recent increase in multiple cropping within the District and the growth of the communities of Visalia and Tulare it is possible that water demand within the District could increase by over 2 (or 16 T AF) in the next five years

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c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

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Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

1 Executive Summary

(a General Project Information

Date January 19 2012 Applicant Name Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District City County and State City of Farmersville County of Tulare California

(b) Project Summary

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation Districts (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project) is primarily a water conservation project (Task A) that will utilize an upstream regulation basin (Oakes Basin) to store and regulate surplus waters into Packwood Creek where 5 automated check structures in the Creek will maintain high water levels and maximize storagerecharge capabilities SCADA improvements of remote monitoring of level and flow at these facilities will allow the District to operate as a cohesive unit maximizing the water conservation and management potential It is expected that the project could recharge 1 465 AFyr and will better manage 29360 AFyr With this Project KDWCD will be able to foster water marketing (Task D) between the City of Visalia and Tulare Irrigation District An agreement between the two entities will allow for the City of Visalia to deliver tertiary treated wastewater to Tulare ID in exchange for Uncontrolled Season Water delivered back to City of Visalia from Tulare ID at a rate of 1 AF of uncontrolled water for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered When not being utilized by the above arrangement KDWCD could utilize the Project to recharge surplus Kaweah River water or facilitate transfers to the City of Visalia from Friant Division CVP water users as well as Kaweah and St Johns Rivers water users Habitat improvements (Task C) will be accomplished by restoring Valley Oak Riparian Forest up to an additional 230 plantings are proposed between Oak Trees and native plants Utilizing this site it will ensure that this habitat remains preserved and under the control of KDWCD be provided ample water supply and provide favorable habitat for threatened andor endangered and other wildlife into the foreseeable future Additionally the Project would increase renewable energy production at a hydroelectric facility jointly owned by the KDWCD at Terminus Dam (Task B)

(c) Project Duration and Estimated Completion Date

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013

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lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

2 Background Data

(a Geographic Location

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) was formed in 1927 under the provisions of the Water Conservation District Act of 1927 for the purpose of conserving and storing waters of the Kaweah River protecting lands from flood damage and for conserving and protecting the underground waters of the Kaweah Delta The District encompasses approximately 340000 acres within Tulare and Kings County California and is situated in the south-central portion of the San Joaquin Valley of California approximately 50 miles southeast of the City of Fresno and approximately 65 miles northwest of the City of Bakersfield A location map for the District is included as Figure 1 and a location map for the Project is included as Figure 2

(b) Water Supply

While districts within Kaweah Delta WCD may have large entitlements to surface water through the Kaweah River or the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD has very little entitlement in comparison to the irrigated acreage within their District From Kaweah River entitlements the District has an average annual entitlement of 23406 AFyr Recently the District also received the assignment of a Friant Division CVP Class 1 and Class 2 water service contract of 12 TAF and 74 TAF respectively Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix L for a copy of the Districts Groundwater Management Plan) On an average annual basis approximately 650 TAF of surface water is delivered within KDWCD Roughly 102 TAF of that water is imported from either the Friant Division of the CVP or the Kings River with the remainder coming from the Kaweah River

The water demand within the District can be attributed to both agricultural and municipal users The Districts average annual agricultural demand is currently 809 TAF (558 TAF groundwater and 251 TAF surface water) Municipal demand is approximately 53 TAF (groundwater only) Given the recent increase in multiple cropping within the District and the growth of the communities of Visalia and Tulare it is possible that water demand within the District could increase by over 2 (or 16 T AF) in the next five years

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c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

2 Background Data

(a Geographic Location

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) was formed in 1927 under the provisions of the Water Conservation District Act of 1927 for the purpose of conserving and storing waters of the Kaweah River protecting lands from flood damage and for conserving and protecting the underground waters of the Kaweah Delta The District encompasses approximately 340000 acres within Tulare and Kings County California and is situated in the south-central portion of the San Joaquin Valley of California approximately 50 miles southeast of the City of Fresno and approximately 65 miles northwest of the City of Bakersfield A location map for the District is included as Figure 1 and a location map for the Project is included as Figure 2

(b) Water Supply

While districts within Kaweah Delta WCD may have large entitlements to surface water through the Kaweah River or the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD has very little entitlement in comparison to the irrigated acreage within their District From Kaweah River entitlements the District has an average annual entitlement of 23406 AFyr Recently the District also received the assignment of a Friant Division CVP Class 1 and Class 2 water service contract of 12 TAF and 74 TAF respectively Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix L for a copy of the Districts Groundwater Management Plan) On an average annual basis approximately 650 TAF of surface water is delivered within KDWCD Roughly 102 TAF of that water is imported from either the Friant Division of the CVP or the Kings River with the remainder coming from the Kaweah River

The water demand within the District can be attributed to both agricultural and municipal users The Districts average annual agricultural demand is currently 809 TAF (558 TAF groundwater and 251 TAF surface water) Municipal demand is approximately 53 TAF (groundwater only) Given the recent increase in multiple cropping within the District and the growth of the communities of Visalia and Tulare it is possible that water demand within the District could increase by over 2 (or 16 T AF) in the next five years

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c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

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= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

2 Background Data

(a Geographic Location

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (Kaweah Delta WCD KDWCD or District) was formed in 1927 under the provisions of the Water Conservation District Act of 1927 for the purpose of conserving and storing waters of the Kaweah River protecting lands from flood damage and for conserving and protecting the underground waters of the Kaweah Delta The District encompasses approximately 340000 acres within Tulare and Kings County California and is situated in the south-central portion of the San Joaquin Valley of California approximately 50 miles southeast of the City of Fresno and approximately 65 miles northwest of the City of Bakersfield A location map for the District is included as Figure 1 and a location map for the Project is included as Figure 2

(b) Water Supply

While districts within Kaweah Delta WCD may have large entitlements to surface water through the Kaweah River or the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD has very little entitlement in comparison to the irrigated acreage within their District From Kaweah River entitlements the District has an average annual entitlement of 23406 AFyr Recently the District also received the assignment of a Friant Division CVP Class 1 and Class 2 water service contract of 12 TAF and 74 TAF respectively Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix L for a copy of the Districts Groundwater Management Plan) On an average annual basis approximately 650 TAF of surface water is delivered within KDWCD Roughly 102 TAF of that water is imported from either the Friant Division of the CVP or the Kings River with the remainder coming from the Kaweah River

The water demand within the District can be attributed to both agricultural and municipal users The Districts average annual agricultural demand is currently 809 TAF (558 TAF groundwater and 251 TAF surface water) Municipal demand is approximately 53 TAF (groundwater only) Given the recent increase in multiple cropping within the District and the growth of the communities of Visalia and Tulare it is possible that water demand within the District could increase by over 2 (or 16 T AF) in the next five years

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c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

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Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

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Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

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OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

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(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

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Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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Friant Division Uncontrolled Season water

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Recycled WasteWater

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Figure 3 TID and COV Exchange Water Balance

In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

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ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

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Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

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Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

c) Water Delivery System

The District is a Water Conservation District whose primary purpose is management of water resources However the District does not deliver surface water to growers as it controls very limited surface water resources Rather it delivers water to water right holders (private ditch companies and other districts within its boundary) andor delivers the water it controls to local basins channels and streams for groundwater recharge The Districts delivery system includes approximately 209 miles of natural creek and river channels and the District also owns over 40 recharge basins that encompass more than 5000 acres These facilities allow the District to effectively manage their available water resources

Numerous public and private entities (including KDWCD) are water right holders within the Kaweah River Basin and divert water for irrigation from the Kaweah River and its distributaries These entities cooperatively manage the water supplies and water rights through an association called The Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association Through an agreement with the Association the KDWCD staff serves as staff to the Association in the performance of watermaster duties including administration of agreements and record keeping About 250000 acres (about 73) within the KDWCD have access to surface water supplies from the river system Because of the erratic nature of flow in the Kaweah River which varies substantially in magnitude from month to month and from year to year nearly all of these lands obtain supplemental irrigation supply from groundwater All municipal and industrial water uses within the KDWCD are supplied from groundwater

Terminus Dam and Reservoir located on the Kaweah River about 3 miles to the east of the KDWCD easterly boundary was completed in 1961 by the US Army Corps of Engineers This project was constructed for purposes of flood control on the Kaweah River and to provide storage and river re-regulation for irrigation purposes The original dam was an earthfilled structure about 250 feet in height and had an initial reservoir capacity of about 150000 acre-feet KDWCD had a contract with the United States (Reclamation) for the original Terminus Dam construction which included repayment for the portion of the project costs allocated to water conservation purposes That contract has been paid off however the District does have a contract with Reclamation for operations and maintenance of the Dam Lake Kaweah created by Terminus Dam has recently been enlarged with storage now increased to approximately 183000 acre-feet The enlargement is estimated to provide an additional 8500 acre-feet per year of irrigation water supply to the KDWCD service area (see Revised Decision Document US Army Corps of Engineers 1999)

As previously mentioned the Districts distribution facilities are over 200 miles of natural creek and river channels (Figure 1 ) Table 1 lists the diversion points associated with the Districts conveyance system However since the system is made up of natural channels Table 1 lists the locations where these channels converge and diverge or where waters are stored and diverted through significant reservoirs

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a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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Friant Division Uncontrolled Season water

KDCWD Bounda

Recycled WasteWater

Groundwater

Figure 3 TID and COV Exchange Water Balance

In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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APPENDIX C ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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IArmy Corps 404 Permit

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

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EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

a 1 KDWCD C onveyance Fac111esT bl e Tf Diversion Points Description

1 Terminus Dam Kaweah River 2 St Johns RiverCross Creek Cottonwood Creek (Tributary) 3 Kaweah River St Johns and Lower Kaweah River 4 Lower Kaweah River Mill Creek Packwood Creek Cameron Creek Deep

Creek Outside Creek and Elk Bayou Creek 5 Kaweah River Dry Creek (Tributary) 6 Outside Creek Yokohl Creek and Lewis Creek (Tributary)

(d) Energy

KDWCD is a participant in the Kaweah River Power Authority (KRPA) which generates hydroelectric power through the 20 MW power plant located at Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River Power from this plant is sold to Southern California Edison Co (SCE) In addition several small scale solar sites are located within the District to power various low energy demand equipment Electricity in KDWCD is principally supplied by SCE a large utility with diversified generation facilities

The Districts primary purpose of groundwater recharge has slowed the decline of groundwater This has provided energy savings to groundwater pumpers in the District as a result of maintaining higher groundwater levels for lower lifting requirements for pumping

(e) Past Working Relationships with Reclamation

KDWCD has been a historical short-term water contractor (1955 to 1978) within the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project (CVP) The District also has a history of receiving and executing temporary contracts on a year-by-year basis and taking delivery of the Friant Division supplies if they are available The District has demonstrated a long-term diversion history of CVP water averaging approximately 28800 acre-feeUyear (1955-1998)

In 1993 the District began the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study with funding from Reclamation The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of integrating the management of water resources- including surface water storm water and groundwater - with the management of biological resources - including habitats and the species that depend on those habitats- in the 23000 acre Kaweah River delta Phase 1 of the study involved identifying and assessing sites that could meet the Districts water and biological resource objectives During Phase 2 the recommended sites from Phase 1 were evaluated for hydrogeologic and hydrologic capacity habitat restoration potential economic and site acquisition concerns environmental compliance issues water rights and costs Phase 1 and 2 of this study were funded by the Bureau and the District is currently working on Phase 3 which is the development of a Habitat Conservation PlanNatural Community Conservation Plan

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Friant Division Uncontrolled Season water

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Recycled WasteWater

Groundwater

Figure 3 TID and COV Exchange Water Balance

In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

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bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

In 2010 KDWCD became a long-term CVP contractor in the Friant Division This assignment was accomplished through a resource exchange with Ivanhoe Irrigation District (liD) where KDWCD provided local surface water to liD and defined storage in Terminus Reservoir and in exchange received entitlement to 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water As part of having this contract the District is required to have a Water Management Plan (WMP) This document was completed in November of 2010 and accepted by the USBR in January of 2011

Most recently the District was successful in applying for a FY2011 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant The $918500 provided by Reclamation will be used to develop the Paregien Basin a $1850000 project for water recharge and regulation with ancillary benefit for habitat energy and flood control

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

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Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

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OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

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(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

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Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

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(AFyr)

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Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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3 Technical Project Description

Major project tasks include the following

Task 1 - Project Administration Overall Project coordination Communication and contract management with USSR Request budget and contract revisions if needed Manage subconsultants Organize and attend progress meetings with USSR and stakeholders Preparation of semi-annual progress reports and a final report

Task 2- Environmental and Permitting Prior to the construction efforts the District will need to obtain a 1602 Permit through the California Department of Fish and Game and a 404 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers comply with the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) through what is anticipated to be a mitigated negative declaration and provide the information necessary to Reclamation in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

In addition to the above mentioned environmental and permitting documents the District will need to apply for and obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) through the State Water Resources Control Board and a Dust Control Plan (DCP) through the California Air Resources Board All of these documents are standard in the area for any large construction effort where heavy machinery is necessary

Task 3 - EngineeringInspectionConstruction Staking The two components of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project are at different design levels Currently the Oakes Basin habitat improvement portion of the Project is at a 30 design level and the Packwood Creek improvement portion can be categorized as a conceptual (1 0) design (refer to Appendix G and Appendix H for Project preliminary plans) Surveying as well as preparation of final construction plans and specifications for earthwork structures habitat features and miscellaneous facilities are underway and are scheduled to be completed by December 2012 Also contract documents and bid solicitation documents will be developed for the Project As part of the Projects design easements will be acquired for each site

The Districts engineering consultant will provide construction inspection and staking services These services are anticipated to be on-going throughout the Projects construction In addition to those services the consulting engineer will also provide miscellaneous engineering services if needed should any changes occur to the Projects design during construction

Task 4- Construction of Facilities The construction is anticipated to be completed through two competitively bid contracts The first contract will be for the improvements at Oakes Basin drilling a supply well and installing an irrigation system The second contract will be for Packwood Creek improvements the construction of four new automated check structures the retrofitting of an existing check structure with an automated gate and miscellaneous earthwork

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Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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Friant Division Uncontrolled Season water

KDCWD Bounda

Recycled WasteWater

Groundwater

Figure 3 TID and COV Exchange Water Balance

In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

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APPENDIX F

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Once all of the proposed facilities are constructed a SCADA system will be developed installed and integrated so that the five automated check structures in Packwood Creek and the Oakes Basin site are incorporated into the existing SCADA network of the project proponents This will allow for the remote monitoring of flow rates and water levels

Project Background and Description One of the main purposes of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District is to promote groundwater recharge within its boundary In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $100000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will efficiently and advantageously recharge groundwater since this location is up-gradient of COV meaning groundwater flows toward the COV maximizing their use and minimizing water loss outside of KDWCD boundary KDWCDs main purpose

With the implementation of this Project KDWCD will facilitate a transfer of water from Tulare Irrigation District (TID) to the COV both agencies being within the KDWCD boundary With the current addition to the Visalia Water Conservation Plant (WCP) effluent tertiary treated water will be delivered from the WCP to a TID irrigation ditch As part of this exchange TID is expected to return wet year water to the COV for the purpose of recharging their municipal supply The terms of this agreement is that for every 2 AF of tertiary treated water delivered to TID TID will return 1 AF of wet year water

One issue of returning wet year water is the timing and quantity of the water TID can make the water available but COV is limited on locations to recharge For this reason the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will utilize an upstream basin (Oakes Basin) to store surplus waters to be regulated into Packwood Creek Packwood Creek improvements will consist of five automated check structures in Packwood Creek four of these check structures will be new and one will be retrofitted The locations of these check structures were identified in a previous study as locations that will optimize storage wetted perimeter and thus increase recharge capacity Automating the structures will allow for the high water level to be maintained over various flow rates To tie-in the existing Oakes Basin SCADA improvements will be necessary to remotely monitor water levels and flows from Oakes Basin into Packwood Creek toward maximizing deliveries The automated check structures will also be remotely monitored through SCADA

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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The Project is expected to have two main benefits The first is a water supply benefit that will be attained through the conservation of unstorable storm and flood waters The groundwater recharged through the Project will increase the reliability of groundwater resources in the area and will in part mitigate the overdraft of COV The second is a habitat improvement benefit that will be attained through restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest Habitat in the perimeter of Oakes Basin

Project Schedule Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on middotconstruction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014 This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014

Project Benefits Project benefits will include the following

bull Water conservation bull Groundwater recharge bull Storm and flood water capture bull Increase in groundwater levels bull Improvement in groundwater quality bull Preservation of groundwater resources bull Improved water reliability bull Improved water management bull Increased energy efficiency at nearby wells bull Wildlife habitat enhancement bull Water marketing

Funding Funds will be provided by KDWCD on behalf of the Committee as well as funding though Californias Proposition 84 IRWM Grant The dollars not contributed by federal funds or by way of in-kind contributions will be made with money available from the Committees fund KDWCDs cost share will represent 503 of the total estimated Project cost See Appendix D for a copy of Committees updated funding report

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- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

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Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

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Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

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ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

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Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

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Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

- 4 Evaluation Criteria

(a) Water Conservation

Subcriteria No 1 (a) Quantifiable Water Savings Describe the amount of water to be saved

A majority of the lands within KDWCD are delivered water by member water agencies or ditch companies (see Appendix I for maps showing water management entities within the KDWCD boundary) The District receives surface waters from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division of the CVP and manages deliveries to water right holders within KDWCD boundary through their system of natural creeks and channels Water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers is diverted at several locations downstream of Terminus Dam Water from the CVP is conveyed to the District from Millerton Lake behind Friant Dam through the Friant-Kern Canal and is contracted through the Bureau The Districts total average annual water supply from all sources is approximately 64783 AFyr This average annual surface water supply value was estimated by combining the average Kaweah River and St Johns River entitlement between 1965 and 2002 (23406 AF) and the average annual supply from the Districts Friant Division CVP contract supply since acquiring in 2010 ( 41 377 AF) The 41 ~77 AF of Friant Division CVP supply includes a large quantity of uncontrolled season water which is not typical Expected future average annual CVP supply can be estimated by using the Class 1 contract supply and assuming 89 average annual delivery and Class 2 contract supply and assuming 20 average annual delivery for a calculated CVP supply of 2548 AFyr

The proposed Project is located on Packwood Creek a distributary of the Lower Kaweah River While the District will own and operate the proposed facilities other water purveyors water will be conveyed to Packwood Creek via Oakes Basin The terms of the transfer that KDWCD will facilitate with the proposed improvements is that Tulare Irrigation District (TID) will return 1 AF of uncontrolled season water to City of Visalia (COV) for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater TID accepts from COV The COV is expected to deliver 8500 AFyr to TID This means that TID is obligated to return 4250 AFyr However the proposed facility is only expected to recharge 1 465 AFyr (See benefit estimate Appendix E) Uncontrolled season water is a condition of release where districts can acquire amounts of Class 2 water in excess of their contract maximum due to efforts by the Bureau to avoid floodwater declarations and maximize the surface water deliveries to long-term contractors By TID delivering COV uncontrolled season- water water is conserved since this creates an increase in surface water delivered within the KDCWD boundary (Figure 3)

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

38

APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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APPENDIX H

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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In addition to the arrangement above KDWCD has access to other surplus water available to conserve at the site This includes KDWCDs entitlement beyond historic diversion from their Kaweah River rights that could be used to conserve additional available surface waters through groundwater recharge Also KDWCDs Friant Division CVP contract allows the District access to uncontrolled season waters that could be recharged in this new facility when other supplies are not in use

Subcriteria No 1 (b) Improved Water Management Describe the amount of water better managed

This Project includes automated control gate operation SCADA and water level sensors for improved flow measurement All water passing through will be better regulated and better managed by this facility Also since more than just KDWCD supply is delivered through Packwood Creek the water better managed may exceed KDWCDs average annual supply With the improvements Packwood Creek could be in operation at anytime during the year Whether it is TID redirecting water in summer months to meet peak irrigation demands KDWCD recharging surplus water COV disposing of storm water or the conservationmarketing efforts of this grant application

middot all of which will be better managed

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SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Task2 Task 21

Task 22

Task 23

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Task 31

Task 32

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Task 36

Task 37

Task 38

Task 39

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Task 42

APPENDIX C ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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i I Compliance (CEQA)

I Compliance (NEPAl

[Biological Site Survey amp Mitigation Measures ~ j ICA Department of Fish amp Game 1602 Permit

IArmy Corps 404 Permit

IRegional Water Quality Control Board SWPPP

Air Resources Control Board DCP

1Staking

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Acquisition ~ 30 Design

60 Design

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

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Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

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The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

SCADA at the Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin sites will significantly improve the amount of remote information available to KDWCD TID and COV staff Timely decisions can then be made in flood events with accurate information on current conditions The existing system has no remote information in the Project area causing District staff to make decisions about safe diversions based on estimated flows that were often set hours before and miles away from the Project site

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will significantly improve the metering of flows through Packwood Creek in the Project area as the 5 new automated gates are equipped with metering equipment These facilities will provide information that can be analyzed to determine the seepage losses in the Packwood Creek in this area and thereby significantly improve water management

The automated gates will allow the District to use existing basins to maximize recharge area and avoid spills during off-hours by creating a more flexible and reliable system through the regulation capabilities from the Oakes Basin

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project is a groundwater recharge project on the east side of KDWCD in an area that has the ability to benefit both the unconfined and confined groundwater aquifers in the west of the District If the Project site were located in other areas in the District it would only have the ability to potentially benefit one of these aquifers The Project sites location maximizes benefit to the largest number of groundwater users and thereby improves KDWCDs water management

Between the years of 1980 and 2007 the Average Maximum Daily Flow in Packwood Creek was 105 CFS The duration of flow in Packwood Creek during this period was 47 month on an average annual basis Based on this historical data an average of 29360 AFyear passes down Packwood Creek and will all be better managed by the improvements of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project This is approximately 45 (2936064 783) of the Districts average annual supplies

Subcriteria No 2 Percentage of Total Supply Describe the percentage of total water conserved

The Project will conserve an estimated 1 465 AFyear (Appendix E) This represents 1 46564783 = 23 of the total water supply the District delivers in an average year However when compared to the Districts expected total Federal contract entitlement through the CVP the total water conserved is 14652548 = 575 of the total CVP water supply

The average annual water supply for the local river system (23406 AFyr) is based on average entitlements from 1965 to 2002 Since receiving their CVP contract in 2010 the District has received 41 377 AFyr on an average annual basis from the Friant Division CVP Summing these two supplies equates to 64783 AFyr average annual

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supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

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= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

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Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

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Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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TOTAL 1465

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Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

supply

It should be noted that this short term CVP data accounts for a large amount of Section 215 (floodwater) that is not typically available It is expected that future long term data would be 89 of their Class 1 water and 20 of their Class 2 water available on an average annual basis This equates to 2548 AF of average annual CVP supply

Subcriteria No 3 Reasonableness of Cost

The total cost of the Project is $1610866 The average annual amount of water conserved and better managed from the Project is approximately 1465 AF and 29360 per year respectively

The Project costs used are based on actual recent project costs from completed similar District projects A detailed estimate of probable Project costs is summarized in Appendix B An average life expectancy of the facilities is estimated at 30 years This is based on a combination of District experience manufacturers information and life expectancies listed in Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems ASAE Monograph No 3 1981 (pg 58)

$1610866 1465 Acre-Feet Conserved x 30 Years

= $3665Acre-Foot

$1610866 29360 Acre-Feet Better Managed x 30 Years

= $182Acre-Foot

Some benefits gained from this Project are

~ Expanded groundwater recharge capabilities ~ Conservation of storm and flood waters and excess supplies ~ Automation of a control gate with telemetry equipment for offsite monitoring ~ Flow control for the Project facilities ~ Reduction of operation spills and fluctuations ~ Improved water control technology through telemetry and gate control ~ Timely and accurate data for water management decisions ~ Collaboration with other local agencies regarding water management decisions

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

38

APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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APPENDIX H

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From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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(b) Energy-Water Nexus

Subcriteria No 1 Implementing Renewable Energy Projects Related to Water Management and Delivery

The Kaweah Delta WCD is currently active in renewable energy development in rural areas as is evident by their involvement in the Kaweah River Power Authority (a jointshypowers authority the District partners in with the Tulare Irrigation District) since 1982 In 1992 the KRPA hydroelectric plant went online capable of supplying 17 megawatts of energy to Southern California Edison

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will provide a new downstream storageregulationrecharge capacity for use in the effort to maximize power generation through KRPAs hydroelectric plant at Terminus Dam by releasing stored waters during peak generation times while maintaining growers ability to schedule irrigation water supplies through the use of regulating reservoirs between the dam and the growers

Subcriteria No 2 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management

Increased Groundwater Levels The Project will recharge groundwater resources with surplus surface water supplies in an attempt to reduce the energy consumed by the residents of the COV which pumps groundwater resources from COV owned groundwater wells The reduction of electrical demand from groundwater use will benefit users statewide and will require less power to be produced thereby making available sources of energy more renewable than without the Project According to UC Daviss Tulare County Cooperative Extension a $015 savings for each foot of lift they save for each acre-foot pumped can be realized So raising the water level from 1 00 below ground surface (bgs) to 85 bgs while pumping 145 AFday will save $32675day This all assumes a $010kWh energy rate

Floodwater Pumping Energy Offset Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will allow KDWCD to deliver wet year waters and accomplish groundwater recharge with supplies that previously would have caused flooding in the Tulare Lake bed The delivery of this water to Oakes Basin and Packwood Creek will be by gravity and therefore no energy for the conveyance would be required This is in contrast to the situation if the flood water is allowed to flow to the Tulare Lakebed When the Tulare Lakebed is flooded large areas of bermed farm ground are flooded and then the stored waters are pumped back out later in the year for use as irrigation supplies The soils in the area are not very permeable and in some cases it takes up to three years to dry these flooded areas back out but the reuse of the flood water is very energy intensive Delivery of the flood water to the Project would reduce overall energy consumption by a avoiding a portion of the energy used to reuse floodwater

Small Scale Solar It is proposed that automated gates and SCADA sites be equipped with solar panels to operate the gates power radio communications and PLC function

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(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

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From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(c) Benefits to Endangered Species

The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will develop a long-term project that preserves a property and establishes Valley Oak Riparian Forest habitat that supports local endangered species The 42-acre Oakes Basin site is located within the historic Kaweah River Delta In the mid 1800s the Kaweah River Delta supported the largest stand of valley oak (Quercus Jobata) riparian forest in the world (McClaran 1983) The vast majority of this habitat type has since been eliminated as a result of conversion to agriculture A significant component of the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project includes the restoration of Valley Oak Riparian Forest

The Oakes Basin is a project that has been in development since the mid-1990s by both the KDWCD and the COV In 1999 along with plans to build the basin additional plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration The Basin was constructed in 2007 however the plantings and irrigation systems have yet to be installed

Also the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project will enhance the endangered species habitat on the Project site through the Oak restoration and specific vegetation plantings that are planned Also the increased regularity of ponded water in Packwood Creek and in Oakes Basin should benefit local endangered species by providing food water and habitat to these and potentially other sensitive species The Project will also likely be occupied by non-sensitive species and thereby reduce competition for food water and habitat with threatened species in surrounding areas providing endangered species a chance to thrive

KDWCD will prepare a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study for the proposed Project The study will address biological issues such as it is believed that this site could provide potential habitat to the federally endangered and the state threatened as identified by the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) some of which are listed below

~ San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) which is State and Federally Endangered

~ Swainsons Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) which is State Threatened ~ Tipton Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys Nitratoides Nitratoides) which is State and

Federally Endangered ~ Great Valley Valley Oak Riparian Forest ~ Valley Sacaton Grassland

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(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Task 22

Task 23

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Task 31

Task 32

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Task 36

Task 37

Task 38

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APPENDIX C ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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i I Compliance (CEQA)

I Compliance (NEPAl

[Biological Site Survey amp Mitigation Measures ~ j ICA Department of Fish amp Game 1602 Permit

IArmy Corps 404 Permit

IRegional Water Quality Control Board SWPPP

Air Resources Control Board DCP

1Staking

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Acquisition ~ 30 Design

60 Design

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

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January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

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The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

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January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

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The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(d) Water Marketing

(1) Estimated amount of water to be marketed

KDWCD has existing water marketing arrangements with COV to cooperatively work towards a stable and reliable water supply for COV In recent years KDWCD has marketed or developed transfer agreements for significant amounts of surface water to COV through this partnership The specter of declining groundwater levels could significantly impact COVs only source of reliable drinking water The Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project would develop the facility that would continue to facilitate these water marketing arrangements

The main transfer being fostered by KDWCD through this application is between TID and COV Through the 2 AF to 1 AF exchange agreement between TID and COV TID will return 1 AF to COV for every 2 AF that COV delivers to TID from their tertiary wastewater treatment plant With the proposed project COV can recharge a maximum of 1 465 AFyr By way of the agreement this will result in twice as much being market to TID from the tertiary treatment plant (2930 AFyr)

(2) A detailed description of the mechanism through which water will be marketed

As mentioned above TID will return 1 AF for every 2 AF of tertiary treated wastewater they receive from COV TID will return this water in the form of uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division of the CVP This is water that normally would not enter the KDWCD boundary generating in an increase of surface water inflow that will offset groundwater overdraft However being Uncontrolled Season Water it is not available every year meaning this facility is available to recharge additional groundwater through short term water markets with entities other than TID as detailed below

The District has access to Friant Division CVP and Kaweah and St Johns River surface water supplies Surplus Friant Division CVP surface water supplies are regularly marketed by long-term contracting districts to other contractors Agreements to implement transfers would have a determined duration timing and amount of transfer Costs for these transactions would be negotiated between the parties and agreed to in a written agreement drafted by the legal counsel for the parties

Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group Members KDWCD is a participating member of the Kaweah River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conditionally accepted KDWCDs Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the Kaweah River Basin and approved the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group through their regional acceptance process in 2009 The current members of the Kaweah River Basin IRWM Group are

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County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

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Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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APPENDIX C ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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i I Compliance (CEQA)

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[Biological Site Survey amp Mitigation Measures ~ j ICA Department of Fish amp Game 1602 Permit

IArmy Corps 404 Permit

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

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EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

County of Tulare Exeter Irrigation District City of Visalia City of Lindsay

Kaweah Delta WCD Lakeside Irrigation Water District Tulare Irrigation District City of Tulare

Given the proximity of the regional partners in the Kaweah River Basin IRWM it would be the Districts desire to create a market for surplus water supplies from regional partners before others that might be interested

Kaweah System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association an umbrella organization representing water right holders on the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers KDWCD meets regularly with the entities in the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers Association and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these entities including KDWCD use water from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers that is conveyed through the delivery system of natural creeks and rivers maintained by KDWCD As a result KDWCD could feasibly take river supply from any of these entities given suitable conditions to all parties involved

Friant System Open-Market Transfers and Sales KDWCD is a member of the Friant Water Authority (FWA) umbrella organization representing water agencies that contract for water on the Friant Division of the CVP KDWCD meets regularly with these agencies at FWA meetings and could announce water marketing opportunities at these meetings All of these agencies including KDWCD use water from the San Joaquin River that is conveyed through the Friant-Kern and Madera Canal As a result KDWCD could feasibly purchase additional CVP water supply from any of these agencies

(3) Number of users types ofwater use etc in the water market

In its current arrangement KDWCD TID and COV will be involved to exchange COV tertiary wastewater for TID uncontrolled season water from the Friant Division CVP However this Project will also increase space available for recharge to the multiple users of Kaweah and St Johns River water within the District and also Friant Division CVP water users There are many districts within the Friant Division CVP place-of-use (over 30 long-term water supply contractors) that this recharge capacity could be marketed to

Currently KDWCD provides 100 percent of its water supply to groundwater recharge In general KDWCD would prefer to market water to local agencies so it helps to address local water tensions and benefit local groundwater resources As previously mentioned KDWCD can exchange water with any of the other long-term contractors within the Friant Division of the CVP

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(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

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Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

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Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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APPENDIX F

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

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EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(4) Discuss any legal issues pertaining to water marketing

KDWCD will obtain all necessary agreements approvalsmiddot and permits prior to any marketing arrangements These will be obtained from USBR DWR and other relevant agencies Pertinent legal issues will include water transfer and exchange regulations place of use restrictions for CVP water Reclamation law regarding uses of water such as on excess lands recent 9d contract modifications for Friant Division CVP contractors and proper tracking and oversight of the water sources in the arrangements The process of water marketing in the Friant Division is fairly straight forward in that the District and the buyer would have to comply with the Bureaus regulations on transfers and state and federal environmental laws As the water marketed would only be transferred and no long-term ownership of the contract entitlement would change there are no significant legal issues pertaining to the water marketing within the long-term Friant Division contractor group

(5) Estimated duration of the water market

The arrangement between TID and COV is intended to last the life of the project however the quantities agreed upon may change with time The duration of other markets would likely be on a year-to-year basis meaning that each year KDWCD and COV would evaluate the intended water supply situation based on the developing hydrology and search for water arrangements that would make full use of the recharge site assuming a reasonable cost

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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APPENDIX C ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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i I Compliance (CEQA)

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[Biological Site Survey amp Mitigation Measures ~ j ICA Department of Fish amp Game 1602 Permit

IArmy Corps 404 Permit

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Air Resources Control Board DCP

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

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APPENDIX F

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(e) Other Contributions to Water Supply Sustainability

(1) Will the project make water available to address a specific concern

The proposed Project will provide water to address the following specific concerns

San Joaquin River Restoration Impacts These supplies would partially address water supply shortages due to San Joaquin River Restoration impacts and heightened competition for finite water supplies within the San Joaquin Valley given urban growth by importing additional water in wet years and recycling wastewater Also this will aid all CVP water users south of the Delta by decreasing competition for surface water through the satisfaction of the Districts need during times from available flood and surplus water from the Kaweah and St Johns River

Groundwater Adjudication With the implementation of California Senate Bill x-6 districts are to monitor groundwater levels for the states California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) program This has many water purveyors believing that this is the first sign of groundwater adjudication By attempting to stabilize groundwater it is hopeful that KDWCD can fend off adjudication

Domestic Water Supply Reliability COV domestic water supply will be made more reliable through the additional recharge created by this Project Being this Project is in close proximity and upgradient of COV they will benefit from a more stable water table and in turn lower pumping costs and avoided replacement costs

Surface Water Storage It has been postulated that future climate variability may bring about more rain flood periods and less storable snow melt for the San Joaquin Valleys watersheds Larger rain events will require more groundwater banking capacity to capture such water that previously remained in foothill reservoirs (Lakes Millerton and Kaweah) This Project adds recharge basin capacity for the District and should thus aid in mitigating for adverse impacts due to climate variability

Beneficial use of Floodwater This Project will develop and maximize storage space that will allow KDWCD to deliver surplus and floodwater from the Kaweah and St Johns Rivers and the Friant Division CVP for beneficial use and thereby reduce the hazardous floodwater that eventually reaches the Tulare Lake Bottom which is currently farmed

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(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Task2 Task 21

Task 22

Task 23

Task 24

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Task 31

Task 32

Task 33

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Task 37

Task 38

Task 39

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Task 42

APPENDIX C ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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i I Compliance (CEQA)

I Compliance (NEPAl

[Biological Site Survey amp Mitigation Measures ~ j ICA Department of Fish amp Game 1602 Permit

IArmy Corps 404 Permit

IRegional Water Quality Control Board SWPPP

Air Resources Control Board DCP

1Staking

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Acquisition ~ 30 Design

60 Design

90 Design

Generation of i i bull and Final Design

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

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The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(2) Does the project promote and encourage collaboration among parties Is there widespread support for the project What is the significance of the collaborationsupport Will the project help to prevent a water related crisis or conflict

KDWCD as well as TID and COV have a well developed process for informing stakeholders and the general public about the proposed Project Previous and future stakeholder involvement efforts are described below

Visalia Water Management Committee In 2001 as a result of an agreement between KDWCD and City of Visalia (COV) the Visalia Water Management Committee (Committee) was formed COV and KDWCD are voting members and TID attends and participates in quarterly Committee meetings COV held a Proposition 218 election to raise assessments of landowners within the COV boundary Through this election $1 00000year (adjusted to CPI) is acquired by COV and utilized by the Committee to maintain and enhance groundwater levels in and around the COV The Committee acquires surface water for groundwater recharge and identifies and implements projects to increase groundwater recharge potential

Board Meetings The District holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public The agenda for the Board meetings are posted at the District office 72 hours in advance of each meeting At each meeting there is a public comment period where the public is invited to voice their opinion or concern on any issue During the course of the proposed Project regular presentations on the Project will be made at the Board meetings middot

Board Resolution The KDWCD Board of Directors has approved the proposed Project The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so this endorsement represents community support

Website The District maintains a website (wwwKDWCDcom) to keep stakeholders and the public informed of water environmental and agricultural issues The proposed Project could be placed on the website to track its development

Water Resources Investigation KDWCD conducts a regular study of regional water resources and how changing supplies and demands affect the reliability of water supplies available to the District and the region

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region The District has submitted the Oakes Basin portion of the Project for consideration in the planning effort for Round 1 Funding and will submit the Packwood Creek improvements for consideration in Round 2 funding

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

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The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Letters of Support Letters of support for the Project are included as Appendix F and have been provided from ~ City of Visalia ~ Persian Ditch Company ~ Friant Water Authority ~ Tulare Irrigation District ~ Evans Ditch Company

Prevention of Water Related Crisis or Conflict The proposed Project will increase the efficient use of limited water supply and help to reduce competition for the water resources in an area that experiences frequent water shortages and water conflicts Refer to Section E1 above for information on conflicts and crisis related to the San Joaquin River Settlement inadequate surface storage groundwater level declines and Delta pumping restrictions The proposed Project will help to address and partially alleviate all of these concerns

(3) Will the proposed WaterSMART grant project help to expedite future onshyfarm irrigation improvements including future on-farm improvements that may be eligible for NRCS Funding

Increasing the level of service through modernization on a District wide level will set the foundation for on-farm improvements However no specific on-farm improvements are to result from this project

(4) Will the project increase awareness of water andor energy conservation and efficiency efforts

With the declining groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley and the associated degradation in groundwater quality municipalities are faced with rising operation costs and difficulties in meeting drinking water standards By placing this recharge facility upstream of the City of Visalia not only will the District benefit from the direct recharge but the City will benefit from more stable groundwater levels (ie more stable pumping costs) and better quality water as the water being recharged is mostly Sierra snowmelt This Project is designed to serve as an example of the synergy that can be created between the District and local municipalities

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

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RECIPIENT FUNDING

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SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

38

APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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APPENDIX H

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From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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(f) Implementation and Results

Subcriteria No 1 middot Project Planning Does the project have a Water Conservation Plan System Optimization Review andor district or geographic area drought contingency plans in place

KDWCD has the following water management plans

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Since 2007 KDWCD has assisted in preparing the Kaweah River Basin IRWM as a member of the IRWM group The IRWMP being prepared is comprised of several public water management agencies including KDWCD cities and other special interest groups in the region

Water Management Plan The District prepared a Water Management Plan (WMP) in 2010 in full compliance with USBR 2008 requirements The plan addresses numerous water management issues primarily related to the Districts surface water supply A copy of the plan is included in Appendix K

Groundwater Management Plan KDWCD Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) was updated and adopted in November 2006 (see APPENDIX L) Th~ original plan was prepared in 1992 in accordance with the requirements prescribed in Assembly Bill No 3030 (California Water Code Section 10750 et seq) The 2006 Plan was revised to satisfy the new requirements for GMPs created by the September 2002 California State Senate Bill No 1938 which amended Sections 10753 and 10795 of the California Water Code

As the District is a conjunctive use district and heavily relies on groundwater these plans function as the Districts drought contingency plans

Provide the following information regarding project planning

(1) Identify any district-wide or system-wide planning that provides support for the proposed project This could include a Water Conservation Plan Systems Optimization Review or other planning efforts done to determine the priority of this project in relation to other potential projects

Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The regional water management planning in this area is underway but the plans are in progress and so the evaluation of the Projects and guidelines for the evaluations have not been decided on yet The Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs project list contains the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of this Project and will contain the Packwood Creek Improvement portion in the next round

KDWCD GMP The KDWCD GMP was updated in November 2006 (see APPENDIX

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L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

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Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

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Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

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TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

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Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

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Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

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Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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Check 1 26 15 327

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

L) The KDWCD GMP encourages member agencies to utilize available facilities and resources for conjunctive use through cooperative management This document also states that Efficient water use and distribution within the management area will be encouraged among member agencies This Project is consistent with the goals of the current KDWCD Regional Groundwater Management Plan

Water Management Plan The Districts 2010 WMP evaluates the entire District and reports to the Bureau how the District intends to implement best management practices over the next five years and meet its goal to better manage available water resources

(2) Identify and describe any engineering or design work performed specifically in support of the proposed project

Packwood Creek Hydraulic Study In August of 2010 a memo was prepared by the Districts engineering consultant documenting the findings of a HEC-RAS study of Packwood Creek This memo identified locations to implement check structure that would maximize storage and recharge capabilities (Appendix J)

Oakes Basin Planting In 1999 plans and specifications were prepared for habitat restoration recommending species and locations to plant and an irrigation system to support the plants until they have become established (Appendix G)

Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the existing Packwood Creek has been performed along with detailed survey at two of the five check structure locations These surveys included gathering information on the any existing structures channel configuration and high water surface profiles within the Packwood Creek

Structure Design Using this topographic information a conceptual design plan set has been developed for a typical check structure site (see Appendix H) The further development of these plans will assume that the structures will be built by a qualified contractor

(3) Describe how the project conforms to and meets the goals of any applicable State or regional water plans and identify any aspect of the project that implements a feature of an existing water plan(s)

Kaweah River Basin IRWMP The Oakes Basin Habitat Improvement portion of the Project has also been included Kaweah River Basin IRWMPs Project list and was included in the 2011 implementation grant application to be funded by DWR

Tulare Lake Basin Plan This Plan was created by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and contains administrative policies and procedures for protecting state waters This Project fulfills goals in this plan by the reduction of groundwater overdraft and the improvement of groundwater quality

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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APPENDIX C ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

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i I Compliance (CEQA)

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[Biological Site Survey amp Mitigation Measures ~ j ICA Department of Fish amp Game 1602 Permit

IArmy Corps 404 Permit

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Air Resources Control Board DCP

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

CA Water Plan The California Water Plan update for 2009 contains the following top objectives in its implementation plan

Objective 1 - Promote improve and expand integrated regional water management to create and build on partnerships that are essential for California water resources planning sustainable watershed and floodplain management and increasing regional self-sufficiency

Objective 2 - Use water more efficiently with significantly greater water conservation recycling and reuse to help meet future water demands and adapt to climate change

Objective 3 - Advance and expand conjunctive management of multiple water supply sources-surface water and groundwater-to prepare for future droughts and climate change

This Project conforms to the listed goals from the California Water Plan for 2009 Objective 1 is met through the building of the relationship with the City of Visalia and addressing groundwater overdraft through a local partnership Objective 2 is met through the delivering recycled wastewater from the COV to TID Objective 3 is met through overdraft mitigation from groundwater recharge of surplus water supplies

Cal Fed Targeted Benefits CaiFed is a joint state-federal water program designed to address water supply water quality and ecosystem restoration issues in the San Francisco Bay-Delta system The Agricultural Water Management Council maintains a listing of CaiFed Targeted Benefits to assist districts in achieving water supply reliability water quality and in-stream flow timing benefits in the CaiFed solution area The CaiFed Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Program links specific CaiFed objectives with practical actions that can be carried out on the farm or by irrigation and water districts Development of a groundwater recharge site helps achieve CaiFed targeted benefit No 185 which states Enhance the effectiveness of potential conjunctive use programs by reducing flows to groundwater during periods of shortage and increase flows to groundwater during periods of excess

Subcriteria No 2 Readiness to Proceed

Project design is expected to be complete by December 2012 CEQA will be completed by September 2012 followed by NEPA (December 2012) The District expects to address CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and NEPA with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Permitting is likely to be accomplished by December 2012 as well The Project will then be advertised for qualified contractors to bid on Construction will be broken into two phases to balance out fund distribution from Reclamation and not exceed the $750000 maximum distribution of Funding Group II Assuming a normal water year Phase 1 is planned to begin in April 2013 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2013 Phase 2 is planned to begin in

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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April 2014 lasting roughly 3 months to be completed by July 2014This schedule will provide a 4 month buffer to be complete by the end of Reclamations Fiscal Year 2014 September 2014 The following is a list of expected permits

Section 404 Permit - Since Packwood Creek is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well at Oakes Basin will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan - A Dust Control Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may be needed for the channel earthwork The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan one month before construction

Subcriteria No 3 Performance Measures Provide a brief summary describing the performance measure that will be used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project (ie water saved marketed or better managed)

Groundwater Recharge Groundwater recharge will be achieved through delivery of water to the proposed site A comparison of inflow and outflow will determine how much water infiltrated

Groundwater Levels Groundwater levels will be monitored to determine the impacts from Project water conservation Groundwater levels are currently monitored through a monitoring network throughout the District This is done in accordance with the Districts Groundwater Management Plan using highly accurate water level sounders that are regularly calibrated and maintained

Water Better Managed Records on the amount of water that was conveyed through the facility will be regularly compiled from gauging station data This will show the amount of water better managed as the existing Project site lacks automation

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Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

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Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

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Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

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Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

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PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

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Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

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Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

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ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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Water Better Managed

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Peak Hydroelectric Power Records on water deliveries to the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project that generate additional peak power through releases that run through the hydroelectric powerplant at Terminus Dam will be compiled and annually evaluated by the Board of Directors

Marketing The performance measures for the potential water marketing aspects of this Project will be to

1 Measure water delivered to the new Project 2 Compare pre-Project and post-Project volumes 3 Compare pre-Project and post-Project depths to groundwater levels

SCADA System The performance measure used to quantify benefits from the automated control structures and SCADA at the existing basin will be to compare postshyProject water delivery data to pre-Project water delivery records District staff will be informally surveyed to determine the utility of the re-regulation from the automated control structures and new SCADA equipment so that the facility can be made as useful as possible Ultimately as the District obtains years of data averages will be developed and compared along with quantification of the benefits during wet and dry years This information would confirm the amount of water that has been better managed by the Project It is anticipated that this information will be annually summarized and provided to the Board of Directors for their consideration

The information gathered in these performance measures will be regularly discussed and evaluated with marketing partners will be annually summarized and recorded in the Districts Annual Water Management Report submitted to Reclamation and will annually be reviewed by the Districts Board of Directors The performance measures above will all be compared to baseline data Baseline data is available for groundwater levels and groundwater recharge

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

VClientsKaweah Delta WCD bull 1225122511Vl-Packwood Creek WEEGCalcs120117 KDWCD WaterSMART Estimate of Total project Costxls 1182012

Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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(g) Connection to Reclamation Project Activities

(1) How is the proposed project connected to a Reclamation project activities

The District is a Contractor on the Friant Division of the CVP The Class 1 or 2 entitlement can be diverted to the proposed Project

(2) Does the applicant receive Reclamation project water

As of 2010 KDWCD has exchanged resources with liD to obtain a right to receive water from the Friant Division of the CVP The District has a contract for 1200 AF of Class 1 water and 7400 AF of Class 2 water In addition TID has a long-term Friant Division

CVP contract and COV has a portion of the Tulare County Cross Valley Canal contract

(3) Is the project on Reclamation project lands or involving Reclamation facilities

Yes

(4) Is the project in the same basin as a Reclamation project or activity

Yes

(5) Will the proposed work contribute water to a basin where a Reclamation project is located

Yes

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

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Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

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Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

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Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

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Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

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DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

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Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

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Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

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Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

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Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

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ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

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Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

(1) Will the project impact the surrounding environment (eg soil [dust] air water [quality and quantity] animal habitat) Please briefly describe all earthshydisturbing work and any work that will affect the air water or animal habitat in the project area Please also explain the impacts of such work on the surrounding environment and any steps that could be taken to minimize the impacts

Earth disturbing activities will occur in the preparation of the subgrade for the proposed structures Also some earth will be relocated and used to raise low points on channel banks Typical mitigation measures such as a water truck will be used to minimize impacts on the surrounding area along with other suggested practices developed in the CEQANEPA process

The sites have been actively maintained by the District The dust generated during Project construction will only be temporary and nothing more than is normal in the vicinity Therefore the construction of Project facilities are not anticipated to impact the environment

(2) Are you aware of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a Federal threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat in the project area If so would they be affected by any activities associated with the proposed project

It is not anticipated that the Project would affect any endangered or threatened species near the Project However since this is potential habitat for the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the Swainsons Hawk and also contains Elderberry bushes mitigation measures may be necessary prior and during construction to ensure no negative impacts to the species

(3) Are there wetlands or other surface waters inside the project boundaries that potentially fall under CWA jurisdiction as 11Waters of the United States If so please describe and estimate any impact the project may have

No wetlands areas are known but it is expected that an Army Corps Section 404 Permit will be required for construction in the channel No adverse impacts are expected

(4) When was the water delivery system constructed

The District utilizes natural streams to convey water It is unknown when these waterways were created

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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FIGURE 2

AERIAL PHOTO

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KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CITY OF VISALIA

SITE DESCRIPTION 1 PUMPING PLANT WITH IN TAKE

DISCHARGE PIPELINES

2 HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AREA AND IRRIGATION WELL

3 STRUCTURE AND DISCHARGE PIPE

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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(5) Will the project result in any modification of or effects to individual features of an irrigation system (eg headgates canals or flumes) If so state when those features were constructed and describe the nature and timing of any extensive alterations or modifications to those features completed previously

The Project will result in modifications to Packwood Creek The modifications will be to add 4 new concrete control structure with automated gate controls and water level sensors and retrofit one other existing structure There is no definitive date for the creation of the existing structure or Packwood Creek Regular maintenance is performed by responsible c~gencies on all canals ditches and structures in the District For more information on improvements refer to the plans in Appendix H

(6) Are any buildings structures or features in the irrigation district listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places A cultural resources specialist at your local Reclamation office or the State Historic Preservation Office can assist in answering this question

A review of the National Register of Historic Places did not show listings for any buildings structures or features within the Project location (other than the Friant-Kern Canal) It is not believed that the existing site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

(7) Are there any known archeological sites in the proposed project area

No archaeological sites are known to be present in the vicinity of the proposed modifications

(8) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority populations

No this project is not believed to have an effect on low income or minority populations

(9) Will the project limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites or result in other impacts on tribal lands

No not known to exist at site

(10) Will the project contribute to the introduction continued existence or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area

No Also it is part of the District maintenance program to eradicate noxious weeds and invasive species along natural waterways

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REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

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Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

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Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

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Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

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Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

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DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

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Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

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Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

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Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

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Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

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Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS

Permits and approvals anticipated for the Project are discussed below Both KDWCD and their engineering consultants have experience in securing these permits for other projects

NEPA - KDWCD in cooperation with USBR will comply with the NEPA regarding improvements in Packwood Creek and Oakes Basin KDWCD will perform most of the work for complying with NEPA and it is assumed that USBR will be the lead agency It is anticipated that an Environmental Assessment will be prepared and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be filed

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - KDWCD has prepared and submitted CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations for similar projects and do not expect any problems in obtaining one for this Project

Section 404 Permit - Since this is a natural channel a 404 permit will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers The District will most likely apply for a streamlined Nationwide permit This will be performed coincidently with the CEQA process

Streambed Alteration Agreement - the Project will disturb the floor of an existing channel This usually requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Section 1602 permit) from the California Department of Fish and Game This will be performed coincidently with the CEQ~ process

Water rightstransfer agreements- KDWCD COV and any future marketing partners will secure the appropriate approvals for water transfers

Well Drilling Permit - The contractor drilling the irrigation well will be required to obtain a well drilling permit from the County of Tulare prior to drilling

Dust Control Plan ADust Control Plan will be needed The plan will be submitted to the local Air Quality Control Board one month before construction The Districts engineering consultant will prepare the plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be needed The Districts engineering consultant will prepare and submit the plan

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

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Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

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Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

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DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

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Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

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Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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FUNDING PLAN AND LETTERS OF COMMITMENT

(1) Describe how the applicant will make its contribution to the cost share requirement such as monetary andor in-kind contributions and source funds contributed by the applicant (eg reserve account tax revenue andor assessments)

KDWCD will make its contribution to the cost-share requirement through contracts with the Districts local engineering firms to develop the CEQA documentation necessary permitting and final design During the Projects construction the District will provide cost-share contribution in the form of Project Administration by the Districts staff engineer Construction staking inspection and miscellaneous engineering by the Districts consulting engineer as well as direct funding towards the Projects construction efforts The resolution adopted on January 3 2012 by the Districts Board of Directors (see Appendix A) commits to make these funds available if the Project is selected for funding and the Bureau accepts the contributions outlined in the funding plan

If funding is not awarded then KDWCD might have to wait until funding (either this grant or another source) becomes available before proceeding with the Project Appendix D includes the most current financial report showing the Districts reserve funds from several different accounts

(2) Describe any in-kind costs incurred before the anticipated project start date that the applicant seeks to include as project costs

The District will proceed with easement acquisition CEQA and preliminary design prior to the anticipated start date of October 1 2012 which the District will seek to include as in-kind costs

(3) Provide the identity and amount of funding to be provided by funding partners as well as the required letters of commitment

$78989 will be provided through Californias Proposition 84 IRWM grant funds

(4) Describe any other funding requested or received for the proposed work from other Federal partners

No other Federal funding requests have been made for the proposed work

(5) Describe any pending funding requests that have not yet been approved and explain how the project will be affected if such funding is denied

There are no pending funding request for this project

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

F~ ~a PeoP ~- ~K PPt~~ ~~ Gtua~ ( tpf- So~b1ZE Attachment 4 - Budget

Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

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OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

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(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

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Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

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Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

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Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

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Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

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Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

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Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

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Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USSR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

OFFICIAL RESOLUTION

Appendix A includes Resolution 2012-01 authorizing the preparation of this application and funding for the Districts cost share This resolution was adopted at the January 3 2012 Board meeting The Board of Directors is comprised of local landowners so the resolution will also represent support for the Project from local population

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BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

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Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

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Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

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Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

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Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

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Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

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ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

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Water Conserved

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Packwood Creek

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Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

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Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

BUDGET PROPOSAL

Below is a budget proposal for the Project Detailed cost estimates are included in Appendix B

BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPUTATION

$Unit and Unit Quantity

RECIPIENT FUNDING

RECLAMATION FUNDING

TOTAL COST

SALARIES AND WAGES- KDWCD

District Engineer $4843hr 416 $19344 $0 $19344

FRINGE BENEFITS - KDWCD

District Engineer $1520hr 416 $7156 $0 $7156

TRAVELshy $0 $0 $0

EQUIPMENTshy $0 $0 $0

SUPPLIESMATERIALSshy $0 $0 $0

CONTRACTUALCONSTRUCTION1

Engineering Fees $166080Contract 1 $166080 $0 $166080

Packwood Creek Improvements $1 080000Contract 1 $280000 $800000 $1080000

Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements $164 706Contract 1 $164706 $0 $164706

ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE2 Total Project Cost 41 $65580 $0 $65580

OTHER

Contingencies3 Packwood

Improvements 10 $108000 0 $108000

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $810866 $800000 $1610866

INDIRECT COSTS

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ~o4n o66 $800000

PERCENT AGE OF COSTS 3 497 1 Contracts should be broken out into specific line items Lump sum estimates are not acceptable Applications may attach a separate detailed budget for each contract to adequately address all contract budget items 2 Environmental and regulatory compliance should be at least 1-2 percent unless a justification is provided for a lesser amount 3 A 10 contingency was added for the construction of the basins primarily for uncertainty of costs at time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

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BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

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PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

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Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

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Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

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Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

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Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

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Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

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Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

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Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

BUDGET NARRATIVE

Detailed cost estimates for the Project can be found in Appendix B

Salaries and Wages- Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Salaries and Wages accrued for the construction efforts However the Districts staff engineer will be conducting the Projects Administration which includes Bureau quarterly reporting and the final report The Districts staff engineer will also be assisting the Districts consultant engineer with the implementation of the mitigation measures and the construction inspection In addition to those duties the Districts staff engineer will also be authoring the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Dust Control Plan (DCP) The Districts staff engineers wages total $4843 per hour

Fringe Benefits - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District Fringe Benefits accrued for the construction efforts However as discussed under the salaries and wages category the Districts staff engineer will be an integral part of the Projects construction efforts The Districts staff engineer receives $1520 per hour in fringe benefits

Travel - Due to the District not performing any of the construction there will be no District travel expenses accrued

Equipment - It is anticipated that all the heavy equipment that will be used in this Project will be supplied by the awarded contractor

Materials and Supplies- All Material and Supply costs associated with the Project are included in the contractual category All material and supplies for each of the contracts will be included under their individual contracts

Contractual - It is anticipated that the Project will be accomplished through three separate contracts with KDWCD The construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements will be covered under one general contract to be competitively bid The second contract will be for the Oakes Basin Habitat Improvements to be competitively bid The cost for the construction to be covered under each contract was estimated by the Districts engineering consulting firm using an engineers estimate of probable costs The costs used in the generation of the engineers estimate are based from previous costs confirmed through similar jobs recently completed in the area The third contract will be with the Districts engineering consulting firm to assist the District in the completion of the Project Labor for the engineering consultants will be to complete environmental design and administration of the Project Labor will also include assistance to the District through construction inspection management and construction staking during the construction of the Project The rates shown for all contractual categories are for budgetary purposes the actual rates in effect at the time the work is performed will be charged to the Project

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Costs - middot The total estimated costs are $65580 which represents 41 of the total estimate Project cost This includes an

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

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Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

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Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

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Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Application Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

estimate of Reclamations the engineering consultants and the District Engineers time

Reporting - Reporting costs include the District staff engineers time and engineering consultants time to prepare semi-annual reports and a final report These costs will are therefore included in the Salaries and Wages Fringe Benefits and Contractual categories

Other - A 1 0 contingency was added for the construction of the Packwood Creek Improvements primarily for uncertainty of costs at the time of construction but also for uncertainty in quantities neglected items and unforeseen circumstances

Indirect Costs - NA

Total Cost- Total Project Cost is estimated to be $1610866 The Federal share will be $800000 (497 of the total Project cost) and the applicant share will be $810866 (503 of the total Project Cost)

38

APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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APPENDIX A I

RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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RESOLUTION NO 2012-01 OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) has

prepared concep~s for the Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project (Project)

which will both provide increased groundwater recharge and facilitate water marketing

by the Tulare Irrigation District to the City of Visalia and

WHEREAS the District desires to apply for and secure funds for the Project that

may be made available by the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) from its

WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant funding opportunity announced by

Reclamation on November 7 2011 (Grant Program) and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District has reviewed middotan application

prepared for the District to seek funds for the Project from the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District finds that the construction and

resulting benefits of the Project are consistent with the authority and objectives of the

District and therefore it can support the application for the Project and

WHEREAS the District has cash reserves and the ability to make in-kind

contributions that can be used for new facilities and capital projects such as the Project

in amounts sufficient to provide the amount of funding andor in-kind contributions set

forth in and required by the funding plan for the Grant Program and

WHEREAS the District desires to work with Reclamation to meet all established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement for the Project in accordance with

the requirements of the Grant Program

NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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Monthly Recharge

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(AFyr)

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Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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NOW THEREFORE upon motion by Director CLARK seconded by Director

GOMES and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of the District resolved as

follows

a that after reviewing the application to the Grant Program prepared for

the District to submit to the Reclamation it supports said application

b that the District is capable of providing the amount of funding andor inshy

kind contributions specified in the funding plan for the Project in

accordance with the Grant Program

c that the District will work with the Reclamation to meet established

deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement by and between

the District and Reclamation for the Project and

d that the President of the Board of Directors of the District has full

authority to enter into said cooperative agreement

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

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Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

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(AFyr)

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Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

I Mark Larsen hereby certify as follows

1 That I am the Secretary of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

(District) and

2 That the foregoing resolution consisting of three pages including this

page is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the District

passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 3 2012 at the

Districts principal executive office located at 2975 N Farmersville Boulevard

Farmerville California 93223

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have signed this certificate this 3rd day of January

2012 at the Districts principal executive office

I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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(AFyr)

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Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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I APPENDIX 8

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

SCADAIntegration

8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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Monthly Recharge

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(AFyr)

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Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

Page 1 VCiientsKaweah Delta WCD -1225112250901-SURI_DOCUMENTSReports2010-08-10 Creek Pool and Pond Memodoc

Appendix 8 ESTIMATE OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1610866

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

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Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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(g) Other Costs

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(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

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Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Appendix B - Budget ENGINEERS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project

Item

No Item Description

Estimated

Quantity Per Unit Cost Unit Amount

Packwood Creek Improvements

1 Control Structure 1- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

2 Control Structure 2 -Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

3 Control Structure 3- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

4 Control Structure 4- Structural Concrete 60 $ 150000 CY $ 90000

5 Construct Metal Catwalk 5 $ 2000000 EA $ 100000

6 Fampl Automated Control Gates 5 $ 9000000 EA $ 450000

7 Misc Earthwork 10000 $ 500 CY $ 50000

SUBTOTAL $ 960000

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8 Site Integration (5 structures and Oakes Basin) 6 $ 2000000 EA $ 120000

SUBTOTAL $ 120000

Packwood Creek Improvements Contingency 10 $ 96000

SCADAIntegratlon Contingency 10 $ 12000

Grand Total $ 1188000

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Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habit~ RestoratiQn and Water Quali~ Protection Pro)egs Progosal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

PlanningDesignEngineeringEnvironmental I (c) Documentation

Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

CEQA Compliance- Category Exclusion 8 $ 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ s - $ 880 20

Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 80 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 4900 $ - $ $ 4900 109

(d) ConstructionImplementation

Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 150 s 20000 Staff Hours $ s 30000 $ $ 30000 00-middot Fampl10 SCH 40 PVC Perf Casing 300 $ 5000 LF $ - middots 15000 $ - s 15000 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

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Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

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Check 1 26 15 327

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Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

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CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Proiec

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Non-State

Sharebull Other State No of Per Unit (Funding Requested Funds Being Funding

Budget Category Units Cost Unit Match) Grant Funding Used Total Match

(a) Direct Project Administration Costs

DWR Grant Administration KDWCD 204 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 12500 $ - $ $ 12500 279

-DWR Grant Reporting KDWCD 245 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ 15000 $ $ - $ 15000 334 Office Supplies (Printing etc) 1 $ 239400 Lump Sum $ 2394 $ - $ - $ 2394 53

(b) Land PurchaseEasement - - - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

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Assessment and Evaluation

Habitat Vegetation Plan1 - -shy - $ - $ - $ - $ - 00

Biological Review 16 $ 11000 Staff Hours s 1760 s - $ $ 1760 39 60 (Concept) Design

Irrigation Well Capadty Estimate 40 $ 10500 Staff Hours s 4200 $ - $ - $ 4200 94 Final Design

90 (Pre-Final) Design

Irrigation Well Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

Irrigation System Construction Drawings 52 $ 8862 Staff Hours $ - $ 4608 $ - $ 4608 00

100-6 (Final) Design 52 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ 2361 $ 2879 $ $ 5240 53 Environmental Documentation

Biological Assessment 8 s 11000 Staff Hours $ 880 $ $ - $ 880 20

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Construction Contracting and Dellverables

Notice to Bidders 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ - $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Pre-Bid Meeting and Addendum No 1 26 $ 10077 Staff Hours $ $ 2620 $ - $ 2620 00

Bid Opening and Bid Evaluation 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Bid Award 18 $ 9467 Staff Hours $ - $ 1704 $ - $ 1704 00

Construction Staking 16 $ 21000 Staff Hours $ - s 3360 $ $ 3360 00

Miscellaneous Engineering Services 16 s 14000 Staff Hours $ - $ 2240 $ $ 2240 00 Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 230 $ 825 EA s - $ 1898 s - s 1898 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 152 $ 825 EA $ - $ 1254 s - $ 1254 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 230 s 275 EA s - $ 633 s - $ 633 00

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Basins 15 $ 3312 CY $ - $ 497 s - $ 497 00

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Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $1000000 EA $ - $ 10000 $ - $ 10000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 500000 EA $ $ 5000 $ - $ 5000 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ 500000 Lump Sum $ $ 5000 ~ - $ 5000 00

Fampl 3 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 100 $ 1000 LF $ - $ 1000 $ - $ 1000 00 -shy Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 2900 Plant

-$ $ 6670 s - $ 6670 00

Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

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(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

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-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

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Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

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ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

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TOTAL 1465

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Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Attachment 4 - Budget Proposal Title 2011 Groundwater Recharge Waste Water Reuse Habitat Restoration and Water QualiJl Protection Projects Pro(osal

Project Title Oakes Basin Habitat Enhancement Project

Budget category

No of

Units

Per Unit

Cost Unit

(a)

Non-State

Sharebull

(Funding

Match)

(b)

Requested

Grant Funding

(c)

Other State

Funds Being

Used

(d)

Total

(e)

Funding

Match

(e) Environmental ComplianceMitigationEnhancement

OampM Weed Control within Individual Irrigation Basins

(Semi-Annual) 6 $ 18667 Visit $ - $ 1120 $ $ 1120 00

OampM Weed Control within Planting Area (Semi-

Annual) 6 $ 31S83 Visit $ $ 189S $ $ 1895 00

Fampl Plant Replacement (15 of original planted) 39 $ 1056 Plant $ - $ 412 $ - $ 412 00

OampM Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 230 $ 1138 Plant $ - $ 2617 $ - $ 2617 00 OampM Individual Irrigation Basins 230 $ 1S1 EA $ - $ 347 $ - $ 347 00

(f) Construction Administration

Construction Management District Engineer 40 $ 6125 Staff Hours $ - $ 24SO $ - $ 24SO 00

(g) Other Costs

-shy - $ $ - $ - $ $ - 00

(h) ConstructionImplementation Contingency

Vegetation Plan Plant Installation

Fampl Custom Collected Plants 1 $ 18980 Lump Sum $ - $ 190 $ - $ 190 00

Fampl Tree Shelters amp T-posts for Tree Support 1 $ 12500 lump Sum $ - $ 12S $ - $ 12S 00

Construct Individual Irrigation Basins 1 $ 7100 lump Sum $ - s 63 $ - s 63 00

Fampl Wood Chip Mulch within Individual Irrigation

Basins 1 $ 5600 lump Sum s $ so $ - $ so 00

Vegetation Plan Plant Irrigation System

ConstructDrill low Volume Irrigation Well 1 $ 300000 Lump Sum $ s 3000 $ - $ 3000 00

Fampl 10 SCH 40 PVC Perf casing 1 $ 1SOOOO Lump Sum $ s 1500 $ s 1SOO 00

Fampl Designed Sumbersible Pump 1 $ 100000 lump Sum $ $ 1000 $ $ 1000 00

Fampl Pump Pad with Pressure Tank 1 s 50000 lump Sum $ s soo $ $ soo 00

Fampl Electrical Service to Well 1 $ soooo Lump Sum $ $ soo $ s soo 00

Famp13 SCH 40 PVC Irrigation Distribution System 1 $ 10000 Lump Sum $ $ 100 s s 100 00 Fampl Above Ground Bubbler Irrigation System 1 s 7S100 Lump Sum $ - $ 667 s s 667 00

(i) Grand Total $ 44875 $ 119831 $ - $ 164706 272 1Funds for these line items were incurred prior to September 30 2008

All Non-State Share funding will be funded by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District through their District Financial Reserves

APPENDIX C

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I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

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(AFyr)

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Check 3 20 97 2497

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TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

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(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

RDJtm

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

llanmiddotcy A Uailey Oulirmu1 ofiJc Board

NickCanaln I 7Cc Chalrmnn

Tom Runyon Stw-elniJffllRSIJrer

Ronnld D Jacohsmn CencraMnnllglr

Jennifer T Uuckman Gcnen~lCounsel

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

RDJtm

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

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Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

Page 1 VCiientsKaweah Delta WCD -1225112250901-SURI_DOCUMENTSReports2010-08-10 Creek Pool and Pond Memodoc

I APPENDIX D

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

RDJtm

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

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PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

Page 1 VCiientsKaweah Delta WCD -1225112250901-SURI_DOCUMENTSReports2010-08-10 Creek Pool and Pond Memodoc

Water Management Program 2011 Status Report

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District I City of Visalia Program Funding (Calender Year 2011)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION Water Rights Water Purchase Design amp Construction

Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance Activity Balance

Beginning Balance 74740070 11153170 1466471 62120429 I

Program Transfer 74740070 11153170 15000000 16466471 15000000) 47120429 bull January Payment 1036292 75776362 103630 11256800 207258 16673729 725404 47845833 January Disbursement (1071789) 74704573 11256800 16673729 (1071789) 46774044 February Payment 1036292 75740865 103630 11360430 207258 16880987 725404 47499448 February Disbursement - 75740865 11360430 16880987 47499448 March Payment 1036292 76777157 103630 11464060 207258 17088245 725404 48224852 March Disbursement 76777157 11464060 17088245 48224852 JanFebMar Interest 96942 76874099 14412 11478472 21547 17109792 60983 48285835 April Payment 1036292 77910391 103630 11582102 207258 17317050 725404 49011239 April Disbursement 77910391 11582102 17317050 49011239 May Payment 1036292 78946683 103630 11685732 207258 17524308 725404 49736643 May Disbursement (294907) 78651776 11685732 17524308 (294907) 49441736 June Payment 1036292 79688068 103630 11789362 207258 17731566 725404 50167140 June Disbursement (2940521) 76747547 11789362 (2939009) 14792557 (1512) 50165628 AprMayJun Interest 95744 76843291 14707 11804069 18454 14811011 62583 50228211 July Payment 1052872 77896163 105288 11909357 210574 15021585 737010 50965221 July Disbursement 455179) 77440984 11909357 15021585 (455179) 50510042 August 2011 Payment 1052872 78493856 105288 12014645 210574 15232159 737010 51247052 September 2011 Payment 1052872 79546728 105288 12119933 210574 15442733 737010 51984062 September Disbursement 832813) 78713915 12119933 15442733 832813) 51151249 JulyAugSept Interest 58784 78772699 9009 12128942 11536 15454269 38239 51189488 October 2011 Payment 1052872 _Z982--5a_]_t - 105288 12234230 210574 15664843 737010 51926498 November 2011 Payment 1052872( 80878443 )105288 12339518 210574 15875417 737010 52663508

Updated 11102011

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

llanmiddotcy A Uailey Oulirmu1 ofiJc Board

NickCanaln I 7Cc Chalrmnn

Tom Runyon Stw-elniJffllRSIJrer

Ronnld D Jacohsmn CencraMnnllglr

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

RDJtm

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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APPENDIX H

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EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

Page 1 VCiientsKaweah Delta WCD -1225112250901-SURI_DOCUMENTSReports2010-08-10 Creek Pool and Pond Memodoc

APPENDIX E

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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r California rose I approximate scale I File No 1262-01 I Date 4f1199 I Agure 2

FIGURE 2

AERIAL PHOTO

2012 OAKES BASIN IMPROVEMENTS ENVFKgtNAENTAL DOCUMENTATION

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CITY OF VISALIA

SITE DESCRIPTION 1 PUMPING PLANT WITH IN TAKE

DISCHARGE PIPELINES

2 HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AREA AND IRRIGATION WELL

3 STRUCTURE AND DISCHARGE PIPE

APPENDIX H

WARNING

POWER LINES OVERHEAD

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

Page 1 VCiientsKaweah Delta WCD -1225112250901-SURI_DOCUMENTSReports2010-08-10 Creek Pool and Pond Memodoc

Water Conserved

In-line basin on

Packwood Creek

Monthly Recharge

(AFmonth) Fill-up Total (AF)

Annual Recharge

(AFyr)

Check 5 20 77 2477middot

Check 4 27 132 3372

Check 3 20 97 2497

Check 2 24 152 3032

Check 1 26 15 327

TOTAL 1465

Water Better Managed

Avg Max Daily Mean Flow (1980-2007)= 105 CFSDay

Proposed Days in use (47 months)= 141 Days

AF Passing Through Channel

(105 CFSDay 1983 AFCFS-day 141 Days)= 29360 AF

APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

RDJtm

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

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PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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APPENDIX F

City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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NickCanaln I 7Cc Chalrmnn

Tom Runyon Stw-elniJffllRSIJrer

Ronnld D Jacohsmn CencraMnnllglr

Jennifer T Uuckman Gcnen~lCounsel

Member igcndcs An1nmiddotEdlson JJ~SD

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

RDJtm

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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AERIAL PHOTO

2012 OAKES BASIN IMPROVEMENTS ENVFKgtNAENTAL DOCUMENTATION

KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CITY OF VISALIA

SITE DESCRIPTION 1 PUMPING PLANT WITH IN TAKE

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2 HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AREA AND IRRIGATION WELL

3 STRUCTURE AND DISCHARGE PIPE

APPENDIX H

WARNING

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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City ofoisafuz City Manaoers Office 425 fpound Oa)Ive Ste 301 1isafuz CJl 93291 t[ef (559) 713-4312 fpoundax (559) 713-4800

December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 P0 Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The City of Visalia (City) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The City believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The City and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The City trongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant lication

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

Page 1 VCiientsKaweah Delta WCD -1225112250901-SURI_DOCUMENTSReports2010-08-10 Creek Pool and Pond Memodoc

Persian Ditch Company

PO Box 366

Farmersville CA 93223

January 4 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

Persian Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Persian Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply Persian Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Persian Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

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NickCanaln I 7Cc Chalrmnn

Tom Runyon Stw-elniJffllRSIJrer

Ronnld D Jacohsmn CencraMnnllglr

Jennifer T Uuckman Gcnen~lCounsel

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December 28 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

Undsay CA 93247 Sacramento CA 95814

Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

Website wwwfriantwaterorg

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

RDJtm

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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AERIAL PHOTO

2012 OAKES BASIN IMPROVEMENTS ENVFKgtNAENTAL DOCUMENTATION

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SITE DESCRIPTION 1 PUMPING PLANT WITH IN TAKE

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2 HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AREA AND IRRIGATION WELL

3 STRUCTURE AND DISCHARGE PIPE

APPENDIX H

WARNING

POWER LINES OVERHEAD

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84~27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

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Dear Ms Maher

The Friant Water Authority (Authority) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department ofthe Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings The Authority believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Authority is a Joint powers authority consisting of twenty water-related districts in the southern San Joaquin Valley that contract for water supplies from the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project The Authority operates and maintains the Friant-Kern Canal which is a major conveyance feature of the Friant Division and represents the common interests of its members on various water resources and water policy issues The Friant Diversion service area includes approximately on million acres and 15000 mostly small family fanns on the east side of the southern San Joaquin Valley (Merced Madera Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties)

Main Offlce Sacramanro Ofllca 854 N Harvard Avenue 1107 9 Street Suite 640

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Phone 559bull562-6305 Phone 916-346-4165 Fax 559-562middot3496 Fax 916-346-3429

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Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

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TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

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EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

Page 1 VCiientsKaweah Delta WCD -1225112250901-SURI_DOCUMENTSReports2010-08-10 Creek Pool and Pond Memodoc

Michelle Maher December 28 2011 Page2

Our organization recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply The Authority and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area The Authority strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

General Manager

RDJtm

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

Page 1 VCiientsKaweah Delta WCD -1225112250901-SURI_DOCUMENTSReports2010-08-10 Creek Pool and Pond Memodoc

TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6826 Avenue 240 bull Tulare California 93274 bull Telephone (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Subject Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District- USBR WaterSMART Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Tulare Irrigation District (TID) supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings TID believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

TID recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing the local water supply TID and KDWCD have a long history ofcoordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area TID strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlcud~fJ Paul Hendrix District Manager

EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

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An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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EVANS DITCH COMPANY 6826 AVENUE 240

TULARE CA 93274 TELEPHONE (559) 686-3425

January 10 2012

Bureau of Reclamation Attn Michelle Maher Mail Code 84-27810 PO Box 25007 Denver CO 80225

Re Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Packwood Creek Water Conservation Project Grant Application

Dear Ms Maher

The Evans Ditch Company supports the efforts of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) in their pursuit of a WaterSMART grant application from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) for Fiscal Year 2012 This grant application involves the development of increased recharge capabilities along Packwood Creek by installing automated control structures and a regulation basin Also ancillary benefits will be achieved through habitat improvements and energy savings Evarts Ditch Company believes strongly that this project will benefit the regions groundwater supplies and be an effective tool for efficient water management

The Evans Ditch Company recognizes the importance of sound water management and conservation projects and the significant role they play in stabilizing local water supplies Evans Ditch Company and KDWCD have a long history of coordinating water management projects and programs aimed at managing water supplies in the area to meet local demands The Packwood Creek Project is envisioned to be one of these projects that will assist in securing a viable water supply for the local area Evans Ditch Company strongly encourages the Bureau to consider funding KDWCD in their pursuit of this grant application

Sincerely

qlau~(J Paul Hendrix Secretary

APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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r California rose I approximate scale I File No 1262-01 I Date 4f1199 I Agure 2

FIGURE 2

AERIAL PHOTO

2012 OAKES BASIN IMPROVEMENTS ENVFKgtNAENTAL DOCUMENTATION

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SITE DESCRIPTION 1 PUMPING PLANT WITH IN TAKE

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3 STRUCTURE AND DISCHARGE PIPE

APPENDIX H

WARNING

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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APPENDIX G

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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AERIAL PHOTO

2012 OAKES BASIN IMPROVEMENTS ENVFKgtNAENTAL DOCUMENTATION

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SITE DESCRIPTION 1 PUMPING PLANT WITH IN TAKE

DISCHARGE PIPELINES

2 HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AREA AND IRRIGATION WELL

3 STRUCTURE AND DISCHARGE PIPE

APPENDIX H

WARNING

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District Oakes Basin Demonstration Project

Draft Technical Memorandum No 2 Basis of Design

1 Overview and Background

The Oakes Basin Demonstration Project is an integrated resource management project to provide flood control groWtdwater recharge and habitat enhancement for the Visalia area The project is part of the Kaweah River Corridor Enhancement Study a multi-year study to evaluate the feasibility of developing integrated resource management projects within the Kaweah River corridor The study is being funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation with the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) the City of Visalia and Tulare County providing local sponsorship The project will involve construction of groundwater rechargestonn water detention ponds and associated facilities on the site to accomplish the following general goals

bull Recharge the groundwater to help offset long-tenn declining groWtdwater levels due to municipal and agricultural pumping

bull Provide storm water detention facilities to help alleviate nuisance flooding in the City of Visalia

bull Restore riparian and valley oetk habitat along the Kaweah River corridor

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide the basis of design for the Oakes Basin Demonstration Project Following this introduction section Section 2- Project Component Design presents preliminary design details for each of the project elements Section 3 - General Design Criteria presents the criteria used for the design of the demonstration project The technical memorandum concludes with Section 4- Project Implementation which includes a preliminary construction cost estimate a relational schedule and discussion of construction phasing and sequencing

2 Project Component Design

This section describes the design for each of the major elements of the project Each description also includes a discussion of the rationale for selection of the particular design A plan view of the project showing all major components is shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 summarizes project components including key features and construction phasing

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

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MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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AERIAL PHOTO

2012 OAKES BASIN IMPROVEMENTS ENVFKgtNAENTAL DOCUMENTATION

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SITE DESCRIPTION 1 PUMPING PLANT WITH IN TAKE

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APPENDIX H

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

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An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

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An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Urban Areas --- Major Waterways PROVOSTamp 130 N Garden Street Neighboring Surface Water PRITCHARD Township I Range Highway Visalia CA 93291 Delivery Districts 1HNd 15 ithi (559) 6361166 M~owd~

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PROVOSTamp 130 N Garden Street PRITC HARD Visalia CA 93291 Township I Range Highway Neighboring Ditch and Irrigation Companies +SMidmiddotmiddotll (559) 6361166 MamprpoHod~

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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APPENDIX I

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PROVOSTamp 130 N Garden Street PRITC HARD Visalia CA 93291 Township I Range Highway Neighboring Ditch and Irrigation Companies +SMidmiddotmiddotll (559) 6361166 MamprpoHod~

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District

Urban Areas --- Major Waterways PROVOSTamp 130 N Garden Street Neighboring Surface Water PRITCHARD Township I Range Highway Visalia CA 93291 Delivery Districts 1HNd 15 ithi (559) 6361166 M~owd~

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PROVOSTamp 130 N Garden Street PRITC HARD Visalia CA 93291 Township I Range Highway Neighboring Ditch and Irrigation Companies +SMidmiddotmiddotll (559) 6361166 MamprpoHod~

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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a Legend0 123 4 5 Kaweah Delta Water -=11-llli=--Miles ~ 0 District Boundary ltJ County Boundary Friant Kern Canal Conservation District ESSJ Farmers DC Urban Areas ___ Major Waterways

PROVOSTamp 130 N Garden Street PRITC HARD Visalia CA 93291 Township I Range Highway Neighboring Ditch and Irrigation Companies +SMidmiddotmiddotll (559) 6361166 MamprpoHod~

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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APPENDIXJ

WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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WATER amp WASTEWATER MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT

EST 1968 FRESNO bull CLOVIS bull VISALIA bull BAKERSFIELD

PROVOSTamp AGRICULTURE SERVICES 2505 Alluvial Avenue DAIRY SERVICES PRITCHARD Clovis CA 93611-9166 LAND SURVEYING amp GIS

CONSULTING GROUP (559) 326-1100 bull FAX (559) 326-1090 PLANNING amp ENVIRONMENTAL

An Employee Owned Company DISTRICT MANAGEMENT wwwppengcom

MEMORANDUM To Larry Dotson PE

From Richard Moss PE Randy Hopkins PE

Subject Packwood and Cameron Creeks Pool and Basin Reconnaissance Study

Date August 10 2010

BACKGROUND

The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (KDWCD) is working with the City of Visalia CaiWater and Tulare Irrigation District to develop a groundwater recharge program in the Visalia region As part of this effort the agencies are considering using Packwood and Cameron creeks to convey water from the Kaweah or St Johns rivers (originating from either the Kaweah River or CVP Friant-Kern Canal) to one or more basins for groundwater recharge In-channel check structures could also be used to store water in the creeks to increase recharge

A hydraulics and capacity analysis was previously performed on both Packwood and Cameron creeks along their alignments near and through the City of Visalia A HECshyRAS model was developed for each creek to determine anticipated water surface elevations at various flow rates In conjunction with the HEC-RAS models profiles of each creek were developed to show potential capacity and freeboard issues at various flow rates

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

KDWCD and the City of Visalia are considering the use of these two creeks for groundwater recharge andor conveying surface water to recharge basins located along the creek alignments By using existing check structures or constructing new ones at strategic locations along the creeks pools could be developed to temporarily store water and to allow it to percolate into the aquifer or to allow the water to be diverted into adjacent basins for recharge

A pool capacity analysis was performed for several pool alternatives along each creek alignment Potential pool locations were identified that maximize the pool depth and length of pool upstream of the check structure For each pool alternative a conceptual opinion of probable construction cost was developed to weigh the cost and benefit of each pool alternative The data used for the analysis was based on work developed from the previous hydraulic capacity analysis In addition existing and new basins were considered for recharge outside of the creek channels and estimates of recharge capacity were determined

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