Omnibus water bill-construction.

ORIGINAL
House
ENGROSSED
Bill No
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HB0078

ENROLLED ACT NO. 66,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2018 Budget Session

AN ACT relating to water development projects; authorizing construction of designated water projects; describing projects; specifying terms and conditions of funding for projects; providing appropriations; modifying project descriptions, amounts and terms of appropriations for specified prior projects; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1
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W.S. 99
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3
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2301 through
99-3-230
5

are
created to read:

ARTICLE 23
2018 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

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2301
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Definitions.

The definitions in W.S. 99
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3
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101 apply to this article.

99
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2302
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General authorization.

The provisions of W.S. 99
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3
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102 apply to this article.

99
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2303
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Level III construction projects – new development.

(a)

Authorization is granted for the Level III new development construction projects identified in this section subject to the general conditions specified in W.S. 99
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3
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103.

(b)

Project – Gillette Regional Extensions Phase IV
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2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: City of Gillette;

(ii)

Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of transmission pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million eight hundred nine thousand dollars ($1,809,000.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one million eight hundred nine thousand dollars ($1,809,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions:

(A)

The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total pr
oject budget from other sources;

(B)

The sponsor shall:

(I)

Agree to allow for domestic, livestock and miscellaneous water use as provided in this subdivision for applicants in Crook County applying for taps from existing eight (8) inch transmission lines. The eight (8) inch transmission line may be extended by Crook County or by water districts in Crook County to allow for taps. Not more than two hundred (200) taps shall be allowed.
Taps shall be installed within one hundred eighty (180) days of receipt of a complete application and fees
which shall not exceed the residential rate for tap fees
.
Taps shall be billed at a rate equal to the local base residential rate charged by the regional water system regardless of use or location plus the local consumption rate. The maximum consumption from any one (1) tap shall not exceed one million (1,000,000) gallons per year; and

(II)

Apply for all necessary permits to allow for domestic, livestock and miscellaneous use of Gillette Madison pipeline water in Crook County.

(c)

Project – Glenrock Transmission Pipeline 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Town of Glenrock;

(ii)

Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a transmission pipeline and appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Seven hundred eighty
‑
five thousand dollars ($785,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed five hundred twenty
‑
five thousand nine hundred fifty dollars ($525,950.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission five hundred twenty
‑
five thousand nine hundred fifty dollars ($525,950.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(d)

Project – Lusk Water System Improvements 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Town of Lusk;

(ii)

Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a new well, plug existing well, pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Eight hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($815,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed five hundred forty
‑
six thousand fifty dollars ($546,050.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission five hundred forty
‑
six thousand fifty dollars ($546,050.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(e)

Project – Melody Ranch Water System Improvements 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Melody Ranch Improvement and Service District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Rural domestic water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a new well, transmission pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: one million four hundred ten thousand dollars ($1,410,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed nine hundred forty
‑
four thousand seven hundred dollars ($944,700.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission nine hundred forty
‑
four thousand seven hundred dollars ($944,700.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(f)

Project – Newcastle Well 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: City of Newcastle;

(ii)

Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of well improvements, transmission pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Seven hundred forty thousand dollars ($740,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed four hundred ninety
‑
five thousand eight hundred dollars ($495,800.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission four hundred ninety
‑
five thousand eight hundred dollars ($495,800.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions:

(A)

The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources;

(B)

The sponsor is responsible for acquiring one hundred percent (100%) of the total well purchase price from other sources;

(C)

The sponsor shall purchase the well drilled during the level II study for a price not to exceed thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the well's actual construction costs. The sponsor shall purchase the well with a lump sum payment.

(g)

Project – Northwest Rural Water System Improvements 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Northwest Rural Water District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of new storage tanks, transmission pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: One million six hundred seven thousand dollars ($1,607,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million seventy
‑
six thousand six hundred ninety dollars ($1,076,690.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one million seventy
‑
six thousand six hundred ninety dollars ($1,076,690.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(h)

Project – Sheridan North Side Transmission Pipeline 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: City of Sheridan;

(ii)

Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a transmission pipeline and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: two million five hundred ninety thousand dollars ($2,590,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million seven hundred thirty
‑
five thousand three hundred
dollars ($1,735,300.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one million seven hundred thirty
‑
five thousand three hundred dollars ($1,735,300.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(j)

Project – Sundance Tank 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Town of Sundance;

(ii)

Project purpose: Municipal and rural domestic water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a new storage tank, demolition of existing tanks and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: One million seventy
‑
nine thousand dollars ($1,079,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor f
rom water development account I
through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed seven
hundred twenty
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two thousand nine hundred thirty dollars ($722,930.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated f
rom water development account I
to the commission seven hundred twenty
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two thousand nine hundred thirty dollars ($722,930.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(k
)

Project – Weather Modification Wind River Mountains 2019:

(i)

Project sponsor: The state of Wyoming;

(ii)

Project purpose: To enhance the winter snowpack in the Wind River Mountain Range;

(iii)

Project description: Conduct an operational winter snowpack augmentation program during the 2018
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2019 fall, winter and spring seasons;

(iv)

Total project budget: Four hundred ninety thousand dollars ($490,000.00);

(v)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the Wyoming water development office
on
e
hundred
six
thousand dollars ($1
06
,000.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry
out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2020;

(vi)

Special conditions:

(A)

The Wyoming water development office shall manage and provide oversight of the program. Ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) of the total appropriation is allocated for this purpose;

(B)

The state of Wyoming shall participate at a rate of twenty percent (20%) of actual project operations costs not to exceed seventy thousand dollars ($70,000.00);

(C)

Prior to commencing project operations, the Wyoming water development office shall acquire funding commitments from other Colorado River basin water users or other interested parties for
eighty
percent (
80
%) of actual project operations costs;

(D)

If the state of Wyoming is unable to secure adequate funding commitments and the project is cancelled, the Wyoming water development office is authorized to use the appropriated funds to remove weather modification equipment and reclaim project sites.

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2304
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Level III construction projects – rehabilitation.

(a)

Authorization is granted for the Level III rehabilitation construction projects identified in this section, subject to the general conditions specified in W.S. 99
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104.

(b)

Project – Casper Alcova Irrigation District Underdrain 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Casper Alcova Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a replacement underdrain and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Six hundred twenty
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two thousand dollars ($622,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed four hundred sixteen thousand seven hundred forty dollars ($416,740.00) or sixty
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seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission four hundred sixteen thousand seven hundred forty dollars ($416,740.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(c)

Project – Cottonwood Irrigation District Pipeline Replacement 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Cottonwood Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of replacement pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: eight hundred thirty
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four thousand dollars ($834,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed five hundred fifty
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eight thousand seven hundred eighty dollars ($558,780.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two hundred seventy
‑
five thousand two hundred twenty dollars
($275,220.00) or thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission
eight hundred thirty
‑
four thousand dollars ($834,000.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023.

(d)

Project – Deaver Irrigation District Rehabilitation 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Deaver Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a replacement flume, lateral improvements and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Four hundred sixty
‑
four thousand dollars ($464,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the
purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission
an amount not to exceed two hundred thirty thousand dollars ($230,000.00) or
one hundred
percent (100%) of the approved materials costs, whichever is less
;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission two hundred thirty thousand dollars ($230,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions:

(A)

The sponsor is responsible for all project costs with the exception of the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission;

(B)

The sponsor is responsible for retaining professional engineering services to design the project, compile materials and bidding documents and monitor construction activities including the installation of project components and the tracking of project expenditures.

(e)

Project – Goshen Irrigation District Check Structure 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Goshen Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a check structure and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Six hundred ninety
‑
nine thousand dollars ($699,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed four hundred sixty
‑
eight thousand three hundred thirty dollars ($468,330.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission

four hundred sixty
‑
eight thousand three hundred thirty dollars ($468,330.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023
;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(f)

Project – Hanover Irrigation District Cottonwood Spill/Check Replacement 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Hanover Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a spill/check structure and appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Four hundred fourteen thousand dollars ($414,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two hundred seventy
‑
seven thousand three hundred eighty dollars ($277,380.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one hundred thirty
‑
six thousand six hundred twenty dollars ($136,620.00) or thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of fifteen (15) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission

four hundred fourteen thousand dollars ($414,000.00)

or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023.

(g)

Project – Heart Mountain Irrigation District Rattlesnake Liner Replacement:

(i)

Project sponsor: Heart Mountain Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of a replacement canal liner and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million eight hundred nine thousand dollars ($1,809,000.00) or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed eight hundred ninety
‑
one thousand dollars ($891,000.00) or thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of forty (40) years from the date the commission determines that project benefits accrue
to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of four percent (4%);

(vii)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission

two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000.00)

or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023.

(h)

Project – Midvale Irrigation District Rehabilitation 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Midvale Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of lateral pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: one million four hundred ninety thousand dollars ($1,490,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the
purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission
an amount not to exceed nine hundred ninety
‑
five thousand dollars ($995,000.00) or
one hundred percent (100%) of the approved materials costs, whichever is less
;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission nine hundred ninety
‑
five thousand dollars ($995,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions:

(A)

The sponsor is responsible for all project costs with the exception of the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission;

(B)

The sponsor is responsible for retaining professional engineering services to design the project, compile materials and bidding documents and monitor construction activities including the installation of project components and the tracking of project expenditures.

(j)

Project – Riverton Valley Irrigation District Rehabilitation 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Riverton Valley Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of canal rehabilitation and restoration, and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Two million one hundred seventy thousand dollars ($2,170,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed five hundred forty
‑
two thousand five hundred dollars ($542,500.00) or twenty
‑
five percent (25%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission

five hundred forty
‑
two thousand five hundred dollars ($542,500.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023
;

(vii)

Special conditions: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring seventy
‑
five percent (75%) of the total project budget from other sources.

(k)

Project – Sidon Irrigation District Rehabilitation 2018:

(i)

Project sponsor: Sidon Irrigation District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Design and construction of lateral pipelines and appurtenances
necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: One million three hundred twenty
‑
one thousand two hundred thirty dollars ($1,321,230.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the
purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission
an amount not to exceed eight hundred twenty
‑
three thousand dollars ($823,000.00) or
one hundred percent (100%) of the approved materials costs, whichever is less
;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission eight hundred twenty
‑
three thousand dollars ($823,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2023;

(vii)

Special conditions:

(A)

The sponsor is responsible for all project costs with the exception of the purchase of project materials as supported by vendor invoices and as approved by the commission;

(B)

The sponsor is responsible for retaining professional engineering services to design the project, compile materials and bidding documents and monitor construction activities including the installation
of project components and the tracking of project expenditures.

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3
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2305.

Level III construction projects – dams and reservoirs.

(a)

Authorization is granted for the Level III dams and reservoirs construction projects identified in this section subject to the general conditions specified in W.S. 99
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3
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106.

(b)

Project – West Fork Reservoir:

(i)

Project sponsor: Savery-Little Snake Water Conservancy District;

(ii)

Project purpose: Agricultural water supply;

(iii)

Project description: Construction of a new dam on the West Fork Battle Creek to create a reservoir impoundment of approximately ten thousand acre-feet (10,000 AF) and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget: Seventy-three million dollars ($73,000,000.00);

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account III through the commission an amount not to exceed
four million six hundred ninety-eight thousand dollars ($4,698,000.00) to identify, investigate and acquire suitable lands for the purpose of an exchange of lands with the federal government. Funds granted under this section may be expended:

(A)

For environmental and cultural investigations, title review for both surface and subsurface ownership, access and easement agreements, appraisals, purchase options and land procurements;

(B)

To perfect agreements or other instruments for the financial participation of project beneficiaries in the state of Colorado on a pro rata basis.

(vi
)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account III to the commission
four million six hundred ninety-eight thousand dollars ($4,698,000.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. This appropriation is a partial appropriation of the total seventy-three million dollars ($73,000,000.00) required
for the
project. Additional appropriations and funding sources shall be identified to provide full funding for the project before any bids are let for construction. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water developm
ent account III on July 1, 2021;

(vii)

Special conditions: Funds from this appropriation shall not be expended until the project sponsor and the Wyoming water development commission have secured additional funding commitments from project beneficiaries in both Wyoming and Colorado on a pro rata basis. Funds from this appropriation shall not be expended until the expenditure is approved by the legislature.

[AMENDMENTS TO PRIOR PROJECTS]

Section 2
.

W.S. 99
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3
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1503(g)(vi), 99
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3
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1603(e)(vi)
and
(f)(vii), 99
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1803(f)(vi)
and

(j)(vii),
99
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1804(h)(vii),
99
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3
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1903(k)(iv) through (vi)
, 99
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3
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1904(m)(iv) through (vi), 99
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2004(d)(iv) through (vi) and 99
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3
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2203(e)(iii) through (vi
i
)
are amended to read:

99
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1503
.

Level III construction projects – new development.

(g)

Project – Ethete Water Supply:

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1,
2018

2021
;

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1603
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Level III construction projects – new development
.

(e)

Project – Douglas Box Elder Spring:

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission nine million four hundred forty
‑
seven thousand dollars ($9,447,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1,
2019

2021
;

(f)

Project – GR/RS/SC Raw Water Reservoir:

(vii)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission eight million two hundred eighty
‑
two thousand dollars ($8,282,000.00) or
as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1,
2018

2020
;

99
‑
3
‑
1803
.

Level III construction projects – new development.

(f)

Project – Evansville Emergency Connection:

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one hundred forty
‑
one thousand three hundred seventy dollars ($141,370.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1,
2018

2019
;

(j)

Project – Mountain View Acres Connection:

(vii)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission ninety
‑
five thousand dollars ($95,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1,
2018

2021
.

99
‑
3
‑
1804
.

Level III construction projects – rehabilitation.

(h)

Project – Savery Creek Diversions Phase II:

(vii)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission one million nine hundred thousand dollars ($1,900,000.00) or as much
thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1,
2018

2019
;

99
‑
3
‑
1903
.

Level III construction projects – new development.

(k)

Project
‑
Small Water Development Projects
‑
2014:

(iv)

Total project budget:
Three million seven hundred thousand dollars ($3,700,000.00)

F
ive
million
two hundred thousand dollars ($5,2
00,000.00)
;

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to sponsors from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed
one million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,850,000.00)

two million
six hundred
thousand dollars ($2,
600
,000.00)
or fifty percent (50%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission
one million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,850,000.00)

two million
six hundred thousand dollars ($2,600
,000.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. The funds appropriated shall not lapse at the end of any fiscal period but shall carry over until expended or reverted by the legislature to water development account I;

99
‑
3
‑
1904
.

Level III construction projects – rehabilitation.

(m)

Project
‑
Small Water Development Projects
‑
2014:

(iv)

Total project budget:
Two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)

Two million two hundred thousand dollars ($2,200,000.00)
;

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to sponsors from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)

one million one hundred thousand dollars ($1,100,000.00)
or fifty percent (50%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)

one million one hundred thousand dollars ($1,100,000.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. The funds appropriated shall not lapse at the end of any fiscal period but shall carry over until expended or reverted by the legislature to water development account II;

99
‑
3
‑
2004
.

Level III construction projects – rehabilitation.

(d)

Project – Dull Knife Reservoir Spillway Rehabilitation:

(iv)

Total project budget:
Five million six hundred twenty thousand dollars ($5,620,000.00)

Six million two hundred forty thousand dollars ($6,240,000.00)
;

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account II through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed
one million nine hundred sixty
‑
seven thousand dollars ($1,967,000.00)

two million one hundred eighty
‑
four thousand dollars ($2,184,000.00)
or thirty
‑
five percent (35%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account II to the commission
one million nine hundred sixty
‑
seven thousand dollars ($1,967,000.00)

two million one hundred eighty
‑
four thousand dollars ($2,184,000.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account II on July 1, 2020;

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‑
3
‑
2203
.

Level III construction projects – new development.

(e)

Project – Gillette Regional Extensions 2017:

(iii)

Project description: Design

and construction
of pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;

(iv)

Total project budget:
Five hundred forty thousand dollars ($540,000.00)

Four million one hundred ten thousand dollars ($4,110,000.00)
;

(v)

Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement
,

and
project land procurement
, construction engineering and construction
of the project an amount not to exceed
three hundred sixty
‑
one thousand eight hundred dollars ($361,800.00)

two million seven hundred fifty
‑
three thousand seven hundred dollars ($2,753,700.00)
or sixty
‑
seven percent (67%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;

(vi)

Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission
three hundred sixty
‑
one thousand eight hundred dollars ($361,800.00)

two million seven hundred fifty
‑
three thousand seven hundred dollars ($2,753,700.00)
or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2022;

(vii)

Special conditions:

(A)

The sponsor is responsible for acquiring thirty
‑
three percent (33%) of the total project budget from other sources
;
.

(B)

The sponsor shall:

(I)

Agree to allow for domestic, livestock and miscellaneous water use as provided in this subdivision for applicants in Crook County applying for taps from existing eight (8) inch transmission lines. The eight (8) inch transmission line may be
extended by Crook County or by
water district
s
in Crook County to allow for
taps. Not more than
two
hundred (2
00) taps shall b
e allowed
.
Taps shall be installed within one hundred eighty (180) days of receipt of a complete application and fees
which shall not exceed the residential rate for tap fees
.
Taps shall be billed at a rate equal to the local base
residential
rate charged by the regional water system regardless of use or location plus the local consumption rate. The maximum consumption from any
one (1)
tap shall not exceed one million (1,000,000) gallons per year
; and

(II)

Apply for all necessary permits to allow for domestic, livestock and miscellaneous use of Gillette Madison pipeline water in Crook County.

Section 3
.

This act is effective immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution.

(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME
APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the
House
.

Chief Clerk

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