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2001 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
The 1994 Master Plan study evaluated various options for expanding Laramie's water supply, storage, treatment, transmission and distribution system to meet expanding demands. The study recommended a long-term schedule for improving both the surface and groundwater supply systems. Recommendations were made for Level III construction funding from both the New Development and Rehabilitation accounts.

The 1995 New Development Program recommendation addressed the conversion of an existing test well to production status and the construction of monitoring wells at the LaPrele site. This work has been completed. The 1996 recommendation provided for the construction of two production wells at the Spur site, a pipeline to connect the well field to the city distribution system, and a new storage tank. In 1997 the two Spur wells were drilled, developed, and an extensive pump test was conducted. The 2000 legislature authorized the city of Laramie to expand the 1995 Level I study to include the evaluation of a portion of the 20 inch pipeline south and west of town, to combine the East Side Tank and Corthell Hill Pipeline projects, and to add a North Side Transmission Line reconnaissance level investigation. This study recommends that the town of Laramie rehabilitate the previously mentioned 20 inch section of pipeline south and west of town, and add a tank and transmission lines east of town to provide water for the Corthell Hill and Altavista areas. The city of Laramie has proposed a schedule for these projects that would be finished in 2006. This year the town of Laramie is asking for funding for Level III final design work and right of way acquisition on the two selected projects at a cost of $970,000. Project design and cost estimates are as follows in 2002 dollars.

Pipeline Rehabilitation
Project Cost	$2,900,000
Design Portion	$230,000
Tank & Transmission Lines
Project Cost	$11,190,000
Design Portion	$740,000
Total Project Costs	$14,090,000
Design Total	$970,000

RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends the project be incorporated in the Rehabilitation Program at Level III with an appropriation of $970,000. The financing plan includes a 50% grant, ($485,000) and a 50% loan, ($485,000) at 7.25% interest for 20 years.