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Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve water conservation grant contracts with F&M Santleben (2), Tierra Lytle, LLC, and Texas by Anderson Family Properties for installation of irrigation conservation equipment in amounts not to exceed $79,584.62, $62,421.08, $45,000, and $11,220.51, respectively.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move the Executive Committee recommend the board approve water conservation grant contracts with F&M Santleben (2), Tierra Lytle, LLC, and Texas by Anderson Family Properties in amounts not to exceed $79,584.62, $62,421.08, $45,000, and $11,220.51, respectively, and authorize the General Manager to execute the contracts
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agenda item is for the Executive Committee to consider a staff recommendation to approve water conservation grant contracts with F&M Santleben (2), Tierra Lytle, and Texas by Anderson Family Properties, in amounts not to exceed $79,584.62, $62,421.08, $45,000, and $11,220.51, respectively. These contracts will fund the installation of irrigation conservation equipment.
F&M Santelben requested funding for two irrigation efficiency improvement projects which would result in the cessation of flood irrigation activities. The first project is for the installation of a linear sprinkler system that would irrigate 125 acres for a total amount not to exceed $79,584.62 with a cost per acre foot of $648. The second project is for the installation of a center pivot irrigation system that would irrigate 68 acres for a total amount not to exceed $62,421.08 with a cost per acre foot of $448.
Tierra Lytle, LLC, requested funding for the installation of pivot and linear systems that will cover a total of 370 acres. The total project cost is $260,000. Tierra Lytle, LLC, currently has an application on file with the NRCS for $215,000 of EQIP funding. As a supplement to the NRCS application, EAA is recommending funding in an amount not to exceed $45,000 with a cost per acre foot of $738.
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