To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Jan Yeckes, Planning Division Manager, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Loretta Daniel, Long Range Planning Program Manager, Public Works and Development; Larry Mugler, Planner/Project Specialist, Public Works and Development
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Presenter: Larry Mugler, Planner/Project Specialist, Public Works and Development; Loretta Daniel, Long Range Planning Program Manager, Public Works and Development
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Subject:
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Water Supply Study and Grant Application
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this Study Session is to present a request to apply for grant funding from the Colorado Water Conservation Board for the Arapahoe County Water Supply Study and also to apply for technical assistance grant funding from the Sonoran Institute for policy updates and implementation related to water-efficient landscapes.
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Background and Discussion: The purpose of the Water Supply Study is to understand present conditions of water supply and demand, to identify efficiencies that can be achieved, and to take steps through comprehensive planning, development review, and regulatory processes to encourage best practices for water demand management, water efficiency and water conservation. The primary objective is to ensure that land use decisions are made based on balancing the efficient use of limited water supplies with the needs of new residents and industry to have a reliable water supply.
As part of the 2001 Comprehensive Plan, the firm of Leonard Rice Engineering was retained to complete a water study focusing on east county. This water study included an in-depth analysis of data and several recommendations, one of which was to implement a 200-year rule for proof of groundwater supply, which is more stringent than the State Engineer's 100-year requirement. This 200-year rule was implemented and is important in assessing water supply for new development projects in t...
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