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KENAI, ALASKA
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -67
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
THE ARMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $253,844.50 TO COMPLETE A FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR THE KENAI RIVER BLUFF EROSION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Army is authorized by Section 116 of the Energy and
Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, Public Law 111-
85 to carry out structural and non - structural projects for storm damage prevention
and reduction, coastal erosion, and ice and glacial damage in Alaska, including
relocation of affected communities and construction of replacement facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the Lower Kenai River has eroded the Kenai River Bluff through the
original town site of Kenai at an estimated rate of three feet per year, causing the loss
of public and private infrastructure, buildings, and lands; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, has received multiple
Congressional appropriations to undertake planning and studies to determine the
feasibility of the construction of an erosion control structure to halt the erosion of the
Kenai River Bluff in the area of the original town site of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, Section 105(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public
Law 99 -662, as amended (33 U.S.0 2215(a)), specifies the cost sharing requirements
applicable to this study, which requires a fifty percent (50 %) local share for costs
which exceed $100,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the study is $640,989.00, and the estimated
non - Federal Sponsor's contribution is $270,494.50, less an in -kind contribution of
$16,500.00; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has provided appropriations in the total amount of
$4,000,000.00 to the City of Kenai for this project which may be used for the non -
Federal Sponsor's contribution; and,
WHEREAS, for the project to move forward it is necessary to prepare the final
Feasibility Study which will include the following tasks:
1. Project Management
2. Project Formulation
3. Economic Analyses
4. Environmental Coordination and Completion of National Env
Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation
onmental
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5. A Biological Assessment of Beluga Whales in the Kenai River below the
Warren Ames Bridge, submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS)
6. A Biological Assessment of Steller Sea Lions at the mouth of the Kenai River,
submitted to the NMFS
7. Real Estate Documentation
8. Engineering
9. Cost Estimating
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with the
Department of the Army in the amount of $253,844.50 to complete a Feasibility Study
for the Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of
September, 2011.
ATTEST:
Corene Hall, Acting City Clerk
Approved by Finance: %✓e'° = _
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KENAI`ALASKA
"Village with a Past, Gi with a Future"
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 III I I'
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MEMO:
TO: City Council
FROM: Rick Koch
DATE: September 14, 2011
SUBJECT: Resolution 2011 -67
The purpose of this correspondence is to recommend Council approval of the above - referenced
resolution.
The effect of this resolution is to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
the US Army, Corps of Engineers (COE), for the creation of a "Final Feasibility Study" to be
accomplished by the COE.
The City would be responsible to provide funding in the estimated amount of $253,994.50, and
for in -kind contributions of $16,500.00. The source of the City's matching share is from State of
Alaska capital appropriations totaling $4,000,000.00 of which $2,250,000.00 has already been
appropriated to this project by the City.
This Study, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), is generally the final planning document prior to final
design and construction. It is Administration's view that this is very positive step for this
important project.
The attached draft of the agreement contains the City's written comments which are being
incorporated into the document by the COE.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
HE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
CITY OF KENAI
FOR THE
KENAI RIVER BLUFF EROSION
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of , by and
between the Department of the Army (hereinafter the "Government"), represented by the U.S.
Army Engineer, Alaska District and City of Kenai (hereinafter the "Non- Federal Sponsor "),
represented by TITLE OF THE SPONSOR'S REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING TIIF
AGREEMENT, k- c
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WITNESSETH, THAT:
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Army is authorized by Section 116 of the Energy and
Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, Public Law 111 -85
(hereinafter "Section 116") to catty out structural and non - structural projects for storm damage
prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, and ice and glacial damage in Alaska, including
relocation of affected communities and construction of replacement facilities;
WHEREAS, the Government received a letter, dated, (date format month day,
year) , from the City of Kenai in which it stated its desire to participate in a feasibi
study under Section 116 at Kenai , Alaska, and in which it acknowledged the non - Federal
financial responsibilities for the study and a project, if one is recommended;
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WHEREAS, the Government and the Non - Federal Sponsor desire to enter into an
agreement (hereinafter the "Agreement ") to complete the feasibility study (hereinafter the
"Study" as defined in Article LA. of this Agreement) and to share equally the costs of the Study
that exceed 5100,000;
WHEREAS, Section 105(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public
Law 99 -662, as amended (33 U.S.C. 2215(a)), specifies the cost- sharing requirements applicable
to the Study;
WHEREAS, the Non - Federal Sponsor desires to receive credit toward its required .
contribution of funds for the Study in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement for
certain work (hereinafter the "in -kind contributions" as defined m Article I.I. of this Agreement)
that are necessary to prepare the feasibility report;
WHEREAS, th.e Non- Federal Sponsor may offer, in writing, for the Government to
accelerate use of all or a portion of its required contribution of funds for the Study;
WHEREAS, the Govemreni and the Non-Federal Sponsor have the full authority and
capability to perform as hereinafter set forth and intend to cooperate in cost- sharing and financing
of the Study in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in carrying out this Agreement, consistent' with Section 2003(0 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007, Public Law 110 -i 14, the Goveraunentand the Non- Federal
Sponsor are committed to the goal of furthering partnership and cooperation, including
maintaining a relationship in which communication, teamwork, and trust help to prevent disputes
and further the successful completion of the Study.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Government and. the Non - Federal Sponsor agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1— DEFINITIONS
A. The tern " Study" shall mean the activities and tasks required to identify and evaluate
alternatives and the preparation of a decision document that, when appropriate, recommends a
coordinated and implementable solution for ongoing erosion on the north bank of the Kenai River
at Kenai, Alaska. The term includes the in -kind contributions described in paragraph I. of this
Article.
B. The term "total study costs" shall mean the sum of all costs incurred by the Non-Federal
Sponsor and the Government in accordance with the terms of this Agreement directly related to
performance of the Study plus the costs of the Study incurred by the Government prior to the
effective date of this Agreement. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the term shall
include, but is not necessarily limited to: the Government's costs of plan formulation and
evaluation, including applicable economic, engineering;; real estate, and enviromnental analyses;
the Government's costs of preparation of the decision document for the Study; the amount of
credit the Government affords for in -kind contributions in accordance with ArticlelLB.4. of this
Agreement; the Government's costs of independent technical review and other review processes
required by the Government; the Government's supervision and administration costs; the Non -
Federal Sponsor's and the Government's costs of participation in the Study Coordination Team in
accordance with Article III of this Agreement; the Government's costs of contract dispute
settlements or awards; and the Non- Federal Sponsor's and the Government's costs of audit in
accordance with Article VI.13. and Article V1C. of this Agreement. The tern does not include the
$100,000 incurred by the Government for the Study; any costs of dispute resolution under
Article V of this Agreement; any costs incurred as part of reconnaissance studies or feasibility
studies under any other agreement or program; the Non - Federal Sponsor's costs of
this Agreement; or any costs of negotiating a project cooperation agreement for design and
construction of a project or separable element thereof.
C. The tern `period of study" shall mean the time from the effective date of this
Agreement to the date that the decision document for the study is duly approved by the
Government or the date that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article IX of this
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Agreement.
D. The term "financial obligations for the study" shall mean the financial obligations of the
Government and the costs for the in -kind contributions, as determined by the Government, that
result or would result in costs that are or would be included in total study costs.
E. The term "non Federal proportionate share" shall mean the ratio of the sum of the
costs included in total study costs for the in -kind contributions, as determined by the
Govenunent, and the Non - Federal Sponsor's contribution of funds required by Article II.B.I.b. of
this Agreement to financial obligations for the study, as projected by the Government.
F. The term "Federal program funds" shall mean funds provided by a Federal agency,
other than the Department of the Army, plus any non - Federal contribution required as a matching
share therefor.
G. The term "fiscal year" shall mean one year beginning on October 1 and ending on
September 30.
H. The term "PMP " shall mean the project management plan, and any modifications
thereto, developed by the Government, and agreed to by the Non- Federal Sponsor, that specifies
the scope, cost, and schedule for Study activities and guides the performance of the Study through
the period of study.
1. The term "in -kind contributions" shall mean planning, supervision and administration,
services, materials, supplies, and other in -kind services that are performed or provided by the
Non- Federal Sponsor after the effective date of this Agreement in accordance with the PMP and
that are necessary for performance of the Study.
J. The term "sufficient invoice" shall mean documentation provided by the Non- Federal
Sponsor containing the following: (1) a written certification by the Non- Federal Sponsor to the
Government that it has made specified payments to contractors, suppliers, or employees for in-
kind contributions and contributions under Article III and Article VI of this Agreement in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; (2) copies of all relevant invoices and
evidence of such payments; (3) written identification of costs that have been paid with Federal
program funds; and (4) a written request for credit of a sum certain amount not in excess of such
specified payments.
ARTICLE II - OBLIGATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND
THE NON - FEDERAL SPONSOR
A. The Government, subject to receiving funds appropriated by the Congress of the United
States (hereinafter the "Congress ") and using those funds and funds provided by the Non- Federal
Sponsor, expeditiously shall conduct the Study, except for the in -kind contributions, applying those
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procedures usually applied to Federal projects, in accordance with Federal laws, regulations, and
policies. The Non- Federal Sponsor expeditiously shall perform or provide the in -kind
contributions in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and
policies.
1.. The Government shall not issue the solicitation for the first contract for the Study
or continence the Study using the Government's own forces until the Non-Federal Sponsor has
confirmed in writing its willingness to proceed with the Study.
2. To the extent possible, the Government and the Non - .Federal Sponsor shall
conduct the Study in accordance with the PMP.
3. The Government shall afford the Non - Federal Sponsor the opportunity to
review and comment on all products that are developed by contractor by Government personnel
during the period of study. The Government shall consider in, good faith the comments of the
Non - Federal. Sponsor, but the final approval of all Study products shall be exclusively within the
control of the Government.
4. The Government shall afford the Non - Federal Sponsor the opportunity to review
and comment on the solicitations for all Government contracts and the relevant scopes of work
prior to the Government's issuance of such solicitations. To the extent possible, the Government
shall afford the Non-Federal Sponsor the opportunity to review and comment on all proposed
contract modifications, including change orders, prior to the issuance to the contractor of a Notice
to Proceed. In any instance where providing the Non- Federal Sponsor with notification of a
contract modification or change order is not possible prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the
Government shall provide such notification in writing at the earliest date possible. To the extent
possible, the Goverrunent also shall afford the Non - Federal Sponsor the opportunity to review and
comment on all contract claims prior to resolution thereof. In the event the Government performs
all or some of the work on the Study using its own forces, the Government shall afford the Non -
Federal Sponsor the opportunity to review and comment on the relevant scopes of work prior to
commencement of such work using the Government's own forces. The Government shall consider
in good faith the comments of the Non - Federal Sponsor, but the contents of solicitations, scopes of
work, award of contracts or work on the Study using the Government's own forces, execution of
contract modifications, resolution of contract claims, and performance of all work on the Study,
except for the in -kind contributions, shall be exclusively within the control of the Government.
5. At the time the U.S. Army Engineer, Alaska District (hereinafter the "District
Engineer ") furnishes the contractor with the Government's Written Notice of Acceptance of
Completed Work for each contract awarded by the (iovernment tor the Study, the District Engineer
shall furnish a copy thereof to the Non - Federal Sponsor.
6. The Non - Federal Sponsor shall afford the Government the opportunity to
review and comment on the solicitations for all contracts and relevant scope of work for the in-
kind contributions prior to the Non - Federal Sponsor's issuance of such solicitations. To the
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extent possible, the Non - Federal Sponsor shall afford the Government the opportunity to review
and comment on all proposed contract modifications, including change orders, prior to the
issuance to the contractor of a Notice to Proceed. In any instance where providing the
Government with notification of a contract modification or change order is not possible prior to
issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Non - Federal Sponsor shall provide such notification in
writing at the earliest date possible. To the extent possible, the Non- Federal Sponsor also shall
afford the Government the opportunity to review and comment on all contract claims prior to
resolution thereof. In the event the Non- Federal Sponsor performs all or some of the in -kind
contributions using its own forces, the Non- Federal Sponsor shall afford the Government the
opportunity to review and comrnent on the relevant scopes of work prior to commencement of such
work using the Non - Federal Sponsor's own forces. The Non - Federal Sponsor shall consider in
good faith the comments of the Government, but the contents of solicitations, scopes of work,
award of contracts, execution of contract modifications, resolution of contract claims, and
performance of all work on the in -kind contributions shall be exclusively within the control of
the Non - Federal Sponsor, except as otherwise required by the provisions of this Agreement,
including compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
The Non - Federal Sponsor shall include appropriate provisions in its contracts for the in -kind
contributions, as necessary, to ensure compliance with such laws, regulations, and policies.
7. At the time the Non - Federal Sponsor furnishes a contractor with a notice of
acceptance of completed work for each contract awarded by the Non- Federal Sponsor for the in-
kind contributions, the Non- Federal Sponsor shall furnish a copy thereof to the Government.
8. Notwithstanding paragraph A.4. and paragraph A.6., if the award of any
contract for work on the Study, or continuation of work on the Study using the Government's
the Non- Federal Sponsor's own forces, would result in total study costs exceeding !4 t
Government and the Non - Federal Sponsor agree to defer award of that contract, award of all
remaining contracts for work on the Study, and continuation of work on the Study using the
Government's or the Non-Federal Sponsor's own forces until such time as the Government and
the Non - Federal Sponsor agree in writing to proceed with further contract awards for the Study or
the continuation of work on the Study using the Government's or the Non - Federal Sponsor's own
forces, but in no event shall the award of contracts or the continuation of work on the Study using
the Government's or the Non - Federal Sponsor's own forces be deferred for more than three
years. If the Government and the Non - Federal Sponsor agree to not proceed or fail to reach
agreement on proceeding with further contract awards for the Study, or the continuation of work
on the Study using the Government's or the Non - Federal Sponsor's own forces, the parties shall
terminate this Agreement and proceed in accordance with Article IX.D. of this Agreement.
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B. The Non - Federal Sponsor shall contribute 50 percent of total study costs'in accordance
with the provisions of this paragraph.
below:
1. TheNon- Federal Sponsor shall provide a contribution of funds as determined
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a. If the Govennent projects at any time that the collective value of the
Non- Federal Sponsor's contributions listed in the next sentence will be less than the Non - Federal
Sponsor's required share of 50 percent of total study costs, /the Government shall determine the
amount of funds that would be necessary to meet the Non-Federal Sponsor's required share prior to
the Government affording credit for the in -kind contributions pursuant to paragraph B.4. of this
Article. To determine such amount, the Government shall subtract from the Non- Federal
Sponsor's required share of 50 percent of total study cost the collective value of the Non - Federal
Sponsor's contributions under Article 111 and Article VI�fthis Agrcencnt.
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b. The Non- Federal Sponsor shall provide a contribution of funds in the
amount determined by this paragraph in accordance with Article IV.B. of this Agreement. To
determine such required contribution of funds, the Govermnent shall reduce the amount
determined in accordance with paragraph B.1.a, of this Article by the amount of credit the
Govermnent projects will be afforded for the in-kind contributions pursuant to paragraph B,4. of
this Article. a ,, d,, * Wd•�
2. The Government, subjept to the availability of funds and as limited by paragraph
13.5, of this Article, shall refund or reimburse to the Non-Federal Sponsor any contributions in L
excess of 50 percent of total study costs if the Government determines at any time that the v
collective value of the following has exceeded 50 percent of total study costs: a) theNon- Federal
Sponsor's contribution of funds required by paragraph B.1.b. ofthis Article; (b) the amount of
credit to be afforded, for the in -kind contributions pursuant to paragraph B.4. of this Article; and
(c) the value of the Non-Federal Sponsor's contributions under Article IiI and Article VI of this
Agreement.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Federal financial participation
in the Study is limited as described in this paragraph: In the event the Government projects that
the amount of Federal funds the Government will make available to the Study through the then -
current fisca/ year, or the amount of Federal funds the Government will make available for the
Study through the upcoming fiscal year, is not sufficient to meet the Federal share of total study
costs that the Government projects to be incurred through the then - current or upcoming fiscal
year, as applicable, the Govermnent shall notify the Non - Federal Sponsor in writing of such
insufficiency of funds and of the date the Government projects that the Federal funds that will
have been made available to the Study will be exhausted. Upon the exhaustion of Federal funds
made available by the Govermnent to the Study, future performance under this Agreement shall
be suspended and the parties shall proceed in accordance with Article IX.C. of this Agreement.
D. Upon conclusion of the period of study, the Government shall conduct an accounting, in
accordance with Article IV.C, ofthis Agreement, and furnish the results to the Non - Federal
Sponsor.
E. The Non - Federal Sponsor shall not use Federal program funds to meet any of its
obligations for the Study under this Agreement unless the Federal agency providing the Federal
portion of such funds verifies in writing that expenditure of such funds for such purpose is
expressly authorized by Federal law.
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F. This Agreement shall not be construed as obligating either party to implement
project. Whether the Government proceeds with implementation of the project depends upon,
among other things, the outcome of the Study and whether the proposed solution is consistent
with the Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land
Resources. Implementation Studies and with the budget priorities of the Administration.
G. The Non- Federal Sponsor may offer in writing to accelerate provision to the
Goverment of all or a portion of its contribution of funds required by paragraph B.1.b. of this
Article for immediate use by the Government for work on the Study. Upon receipt of any such
offer from the Non-Federal Sponsor, the Goverment shall seek the approval and
acknowledgement required to accept and use the accelerated funds. Upon receipt of such
approval and acknowledgement, the Government shall notify the Non - Federal Sponsor in writing
of receipt of such approval and acknowledgement. Upon receipt of such accelerated funds from
the Non- Federal Sponsor, the Goverment shall use such funds for work on the Study. However,
in no event shall the amount of funds accepted and used by the Government pursuant to this
paragraph exceed the estimate of the Non - Federal Sponsor's contribution of funds required by
paragraph B.1,b. of this Article minus any funds previously obligated by the Government for
work on the. Study as of the date the Goverument accepts the, offered funds.
H. As Federal appropriations are made available to pay the Federal share of the Study,
the Government shall afford credit for the funds provided in accordance with paragraph G. of this
Article toward the Non - Federal Sponsor's contribution of funds required by paragraph Bib. of
this Article.
ARTICLE III - STUDY COORDINATION TEAM
A. To provide for consistent and effective communication, the Non-Federal Sponsor and.
the Government, not later than 30 calendar days after the effective date of this, Agreement, shall
appoint named senior representatives to a Study Coordination Team. Thereafter, the Study
Coordination Team shall meet regularly until the end of the period gfstudy. The Government's
Project Manager and a counterpart named by the Non - Federal Sponsor shall co -chair the Study
Coordination Team.
B. The Government's Project Manager and the Non - Federal Sponsor's counterpart shall
keep the Study Coordination Team informed of the progress of the Study and of significant pending
issues and actions, and shall seek the views of the Study Coordination Team on matters that the
Study Coordination Team generally oversees.
C. Until the end of the period of study, the Study Coordination Team shall generally
oversee the Study, including matters related to: plan formulation and evaluation, including
applicable economic, engineering, real estate, and environmental analyses; scheduling of reports
and work products; independent technical review and other review processes required by the
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Government; completion of all necessary environmental coordination and documentation; contract
awards and modifications; contract costs; the Government's cost projections; the performance of
and scheduling for the in -kind contributions; determination of anticipated future requirements for
real property and relocation requirements and performance of operation, maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, and replacement of the proposed project including anticipated requirements for
permits; and other matters related to the Study. This oversight of the Study shall be consistent with
the PMP.
D. The Study Coordination Team may make recommendations to the District Engineer
on matters related to the Study that the Study Coordination Team generally oversees, including
suggestions to avoid potential sources of dispute: The Government in good faith shall consider the
recommendations of the Study Coordination Team. The Government, having the, legal authority
and responsibility for performance of the Study except for the in -kind contributions, has the
discretion to acceptor reject, in whole or in part, the Study Coordination Team's recommendations.
On matters related to the in -kind contributions, that the Study Coordination Team generally
oversees, the Study Coordination. Team may make recommendations to the Non - Federal Sponsor
including suggestions to avoid potential sources of dispute. The Non - Federal Sponsor in good
faith shall consider the recommendations of the Study Coordination Team. The Non- Federal
Sponsor, having the legal authority and responsibility for the in -kind contributions, has the
discretion to accept or reject, in whole or in part, the Study Coordination Team's
recommendations except as otherwise required by the provisions of this Agreement, including
compliance with applicable Federal, State, or local laws or regulations.
E. The Non- Federal Sponsor's costs of participation in the Study Coordination. Team'
shall be included in total study costs and shared in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, subject to an audit in accordance with Article IV.C. of this Agreement to detennme
reasonableness, allocability, and allowability of such costs. The Government's costs of
participation in the Study Coordination Team shall be included in total study costs and shared in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV - METHOD OF PAYMENT
A, In accordance with the provisions of this paragraph, the Govertvnent shall maintain
current records and provide to the Non- Federal Sponsor current projections of costs, financial
obligations, the contributions provided by the parties, the costs included in total study costs for
the in -kind contributions detr.uuined in accordance with Article ILB.3. of this Agreement, and
the credit to be afforded for the in kind contributions pursuant to Article II.B.4. of this
Agreement.
I. As of the effective date of this Agreement, total study costs are
projected to be $OJtalkl ; the value of the Non - Federal Sponsor's contributions under Article III
and Article VI of this Agreement is projecte n.}ua ; the amount of finds detennined in
accordance with Article ILB. l.a. of thi Agreement is projected to bei123o,t itt92: the costs
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included in total study costs for the in -kind contributions determined in accordance with Article
11.B.3. of this Agreement are projected to be $ fbt G-0 ; the credit to be afforded for the in -kind
contributions pursuant to Article IL BA, of this Agreement is projected to be si(,tL5-o ; the
Non - Federal Sponsor's contribution of funds required by Article [1 B.1.h. of this Agreement is
projected to be $2S?,54gD; and the non - Federal proportionate share is projected to be 3 Q 60
percent, These amounts and percentage are estimates subject to adjustment by the Govemment,
after consultation with the Non - Federal Sponsor, and are not to be construed as the total financial
responsibilities of the Government and the Non- Federal Sponsor.
2. By and by each quarterly anniversary thereof until the conclusion of
the period of study and resolution of all relevant claims and appeals, the Government shall provide
the Non - Federal Sponsor with a report setting forth all contributions provided to date and the
current projections of the following: total study costs; the value of the Non - Federal Sponsor's
contributions under Article III and Article VI of this Agreement; the amount of funds detennined
in accordance with Article 11.8.1.a. of this Agreement; the costs included in total study costs for
the in kind contributions determined in accordance with Article I1.B.3. of this Agreement; the
credit to be afforded for the in -kind contributions pursuant to Article 11 B.4. of this Agreement;
the Non- Federal Sponsor's contribution of funds required by Article I1.B.1.b. of this Agreement;
and the non- Federal proportionate share.
B. The Non - Federal Sponsor shall provide the contribution of funds required by Article
[l B 1 b of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
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1. Not less than 1= Fill °inrdaysiM -ithmuarr-of30j calendar days prior to the
scheduled date for issuance of the solicitation for the first contract for work on the Study or
commencement of work on the Study using the Government's own forces, the Government shall
notify the Non- Federal Sponsor in writing of such scheduled date and the funds the Govermnent
determines to be required from the Non - Federal Sponsor to meet: (a) the non- Federal
proportionate share of financial obligations for the study incurred prior to the commencement of
the period of study; (b) the projected non-Federal share of financial `obligations
for the study to be incurred for such contract; and (c) thc projected non- Federal proportionate
share offinancial obligations for the study using the Government's own forces through the first
fiscal year. Not later than such scheduled date, the Non - Federal Sponsor shall provide the
Government with the full amount of such required funds by delivering a check payable to "FAO,
USAED, Alaska District, J4" to the District Engineer, or verifying to tl c satisfaction of the
Government that the Non - Federal Sponsor has deposited such required funds in an escrow or
other account acceptable to the Government, with interest accruing to the Non - Federal Sponsor,
or by presenting the Government with an irrevocable letter of acceptable to the
Government for such required funds, or by providing an Electronic Funds Transfer of such
required funds in accordance with procedures established by the Government.
2. Thereafter, until the work on the Study is complete, the Government. shall
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notify the Non- Federal Sponsor in writing of the funds the Government determines to be required
from the Non - Federal Sponsor, and the Non-Federal Sponsor shall provide such funds in
accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
a. The Government shall notify the Non- Federal Sponsor in writing, no
later than 60 calendar days prior to the scheduled date for issuance of the solicitation for each
remaining contract for work on the Study, of the funds the Government determines to be required
from the Non- Federal Sponsor to meet the projected non - Federal proportionate share of
financial obligations for the study to be incurred for such contract, No later than such scheduled
date, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall make the full amount of such required funds available to the
Government through any of the payment mechanisms specified in paragraph B.1. oft is Article.
b. The Government shall notify the Non-Federal Sponsor in writing, no
later than 60 calendar days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year in which the Government
projects that it will make financial obligations for the study using the Government's own forces,
of the funds the Government determines to be required from the Non - Federal Sponsor to meet
the projected non- Federal proportionate share of financial obligations the study using the
Government's own forces for that fiscal year. No later than 30 calendar days prior to the
beginning of that fiscal year, the Non - Federal Sponsor shall make the full amount of such
required funds for that fiscal year available to the Government through any of the payment
mechanisms specified in paragraph &.1. of this Article.
3. The Government shall draw from the funds provided by the Non - Federal
Sponsor such sums as the Government deems necessary, when considered with any credit the
Government projects will be afforded for the in -kind contributions pursuant to Article II.B.4 of
this Agreement, to cover: (a) the non- Federal proportionate share of financial obligations for
the study incurred prior to the commencement of the period of study; and (b) the non - Federal
proportionate share of financial obligations for the study as financial obligations for the study
are incurred. If at any time the Government determines that additional funds will be needed from
the Non- Federal Sponsor to cover the Non- Federal Sponsor's share of such financial obligations
for the current contract or to cover the Non - Federal Sponsor's share of such financial obligations
for work performed using the Government's own forces in the current fiscal year, the
Government shall notify the Non- Federal Sponsor in writing of the additional funds required and
provide an explanation of why additional funds are required. Within Y tt i a .� rlaysjrot
Itartiati 60 calendar days from receipt of such notice, the Non - Federal Sponsor shall provide
the Government with the full amount of such additional required funds through any of the
payment mechanisms specified in paragraph B.1. of this Article.
C. Upon conclusion of the period of study and resolution of all relevant claims and
appeals, the Government shall conduct a final accounting and furnish the Non-Federal Sponsor
with written notice of the results of such final accounting. If outstanding relevant claims and
appeals prevent a final accounting from being conducted in a timely manner, the Government
shall conduct an interim accounting and furnish the Non - Federal Sponsor with written notice of
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the results of such interim accounting. Once all outstanding relevant claims and appeals are
resolved, the Government shall amend the interim accounting to complete the final accounting
and furnish the Non - Federal Sponsor with written notice of the results of such final accounting.
The interim or final accounting, as applicable, shall determine total study costs, each party's
required share thereof, and each party's total contributions thereto as of the date of such
accounting.
1. Should the interim or final accounting, as applicable, show that the Non-
Federal Sponsor's total required share of total study costs exceeds the Non- Federal Sponsor's
total contributions provided thereto, the Non - Federal Sponsor, no later than 90 calendar days
after receipt of written notice from the Government, shall make a payment to the Government in
an amount equal to the difference by delivering a check payable to "FAO, USAED, Alaska
District, J4" to the District Engineer or by providing an Electronic Funds Transfer in accordance
with procedures established by the Government.
2. Should the interim or final accounting, as applicable, show that the total
contributions provided by the Non- Federal Sponsor for total study costs exceed the Non- Federal
Sponsor's total required share thereof, the Govenunent, subject to the availability of funds and as
limited by Article II.B.S of this Agreement, shall refund or reimhursethe excess amount to the
Non- Federal Sponsor within. 90 calendar days of the date of completion of such accounting. In
the event the Non- Federal Sponsor is due a refund or reimbursement and funds are not available
to refund or reimburse the excess amount to the Non- Federal Sponsor, the Government shall seek
such appropriations as are necessary to make the refund or reimbursement.
D. Any delinquent payment owed by the Non - Federal Sponsor shall be charged interest at a
rate, to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, equal to 150 per centum of the average bond
equivalent rate of the 13 week Treasury hills auctioned immediately prior to the date on which such
payment became delinquent, or auctioned immediately prior to the beginning of each additional 3
month period if the period of delinquency exceeds 3 months.
ARTICLE V DISPUTE RESOLUTION
As a condition precedent to a party bringing any suit for breach of this Agreement, that
party must first notify the other party in writing of the nature of the purported breach and seek in
good faith to resolve the dispute through negotiation. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute
through negotiation, they may agree to a mutually acceptable method of non- binding alternative
dispute resolution with a qualified third party acceptable to both parties. Each party shall pay an
equal share of any costs for the services provided by such a third party as such costs are incurred.
The existence of a dispute shall not excuse the parties from performance pursuant to this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VI - IviAINTENANCE OF RECORDS AND. AUDIT
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A. Not later than 60 calendar days after the effective date of this Agreement, the
Government and the Non- Federal Sponsor shall develop procedures for keeping books, records,
documents, or other evidence pertaining to costs and expenses incurred pursuant to this Ageement.
These procedures shall incorporate, and apply as appropriate, the standards for financial
management systems set forth in the Uniform Administrative Requirements for Giants and
Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments at 32 C.F.R. Section 33.20. The
Government and the Non- Federal Sponsor shall maintain such books, records, documents, or other
evidence in accordance with these procedures and for a minimum of three years after completion of
the accounting for which such books, records, documents, or other evidence were required. To the
extent permitted under applicable Federal laws and regulations, the Government and the Non -
Federal Sponsor shall each allow the other to inspect such books, records, documents, or other
evidence.
B. In accordance with 32 C.F.R. Section 33.26, the Non - Federal Sponsor is responsible for
complying with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501- 7507), as implemented
by OMB Circular No. A -133 and Department of Defense Directive 7600.10. Upon request of the
Non - Federal Sponsor and to the extent permitted under applicable Federal laws and regulations, the
Government shall provide to the Non- Federal Sponsor and independent auditors any information
necessai-y to enable an audit of the Non- Federal Sponsor's activities under this Ageement. The
costs of any non-Federal audits performed in accordance with this paragraph shall be allocated in
accordance with the provisions of OMB Circulars A -87 and A -133, and such costs as are allocated
to the Study shall be included in total study costs and shared in accordance with the provisions of
this Ageement.
C. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 7503, the Goveniment may conduct audits in add
any audit that the Non- Federal Sponsor is required to conduct under the Single Audit Act
Amendments of 1996. Any such Government audits shall be conducted in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards and the cost principles in OMB Circular No. A -87 and other
applicable cost principles and regulations. The costs of Government audits performed in
accordance with this paragraph shall be included in total study costs and shared in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE VII - FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS
In the exercise of their respective rights and obligations under this Agreement, the Non -
Federal Sponsor and the Government shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and
regulations, including, but not limited to: Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public
Law 88-352 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and Department of Defense Directive 5500.11 issued pursuant
thereto and Army Regulation 600 -7, entitled "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in
Programs and Activities Assisted or Conducted by the Department of the Army ".
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ARTICLE VIII - RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
A. In the exercise of their respective rights and obligations under this Agreement, the
Government and the Non - Federal Sponsor each shall act in an independent capacity, and shall not
be considered the officer, agent, or employee of each other.
B. In the exercise of its rights and obligations under this Agreement, no party shall provide,
without the consent of other parties to this Agreement, any contractor with a release that waives or
purports to waive any rights that any other party may have to seek relief or redress against that
contractor either pursuant to any cause of action that the other party may have or for violation of
any law.
ARTICLE IX - TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
A. Prior to conclusion of the period of study, upon 30 calendar days written notice to the
other party, either party may elect without penalty to terminate this Agreement or to suspend
future performance under this Agreement. In the event that either party elects to suspend future
performance under this Agreement pursuant to this'paragiaph, such suspension shall remain in
effect until either the Government or the Non - Federal Sponsor elects to terminate this
Agreement:
B. If at any time the Non - Federal Sponsor fails to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) shall terminate this Agreement or
suspend future performance under this Agreement unless he determines that continuation of
performance of the Study is in the interest of the United States or is necessary in order to satisfy
agreements with any other non - Federal interests in connection with the Study.
C. In the event future performance under this Agreernent is suspended pursuant to Article
ILC. of this Agreement, such suspension shall remain in effect until such time that the
Government notifies the Non - Federal Sponsor in writing that sufficient Federal funds are
available to meet the Federal share of total study costs the Government projects to be incurred
through the then-current or upcoming fiscal year, or the Government or the Non - Federal Sponsor
elects to terminate this Agreement.
D. In the event that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Article, the parties shall
conclude their activities relating to the Study and conduct an accounting in accordance with Article
IV.C. of this Agreement. To provide for this eventuality, the Goverrunent may reserve a
percentage of total Federal funds made available for the Study and an equal percentage of the
total funds contributed by the Non - Federal Sponsor in accordance with Article ILB.1.b. of this
Agreement as a contingency to pay costs of termination, including any costs of resolution of
contract claims and contract modifications. Upon termination of this Agreement, all data and
information generated as part of the Study shall be made available to the parties to the
Agreement.
E. Any termination of this Agreement or suspension of future performance under this
Agreement in accordance with this Article shall not relieve the part ies of liability for any obligation
previously incurred.
ARTICLE X - NOTICES
A. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication required or permitted to be given
under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been duly given if in writing and delivered
personally or sent by telegram or mailed by first - class, registered, or certified mail, as follows:
If to the Non - Federal Sponsor: Title & Address of ersor
If to the Government:
CEPOA -PM -C
US Anny Corps of Engineer, Alaska Dist
P.O. Box 6898
JBER, AK 99506-0898
B. A party may change the address to which such communications are to be directed by
giving written notice to the other party in the manner provided in this Article.
C. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication made pursuant to this Article
shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee at the earlier of such time as it is actually
received or seven calendar days after it is mailed.
ARTICLE XI - CONFIDENTIALITY
To the extent permitted by the laws governing each party, the patties agree: to maintain the
confidentiality of exchanged information when requested to do so by the providing party.
ARTICLE XII - THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, BENEFITS, OR LIABILITIES
Nothing in this Agreement is intended, nor may be construed, to create any rights, confer
any benefits, or relieve any liability, of any kind whatsoever in any third person not party to this
Agreement.
ARTICLE XIII - OBLIGATIONS OF FUTURE APPROPRIATIONS
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A. Nothing herein shall constitute, nor be deemed to constitute, an obligation, of future
appropriations by the of the of , where creating such an
obligation would be inconsistent with of the of
The first 3 blanks identify the legislative: body that makes the appropriations :end the
next 3 blanks provide the specific citation to the constitutional or statutory limitation on
committing future appropriations
B. The Non - Federal Sponsor intends to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. The
Non- Federal Sponsor shall include in its budget request or otherwise propose appropriations of
funds in amounts sufficient to fiilfill these obligations for that year, and shall use all reasonable
and lawful means to secure those appropriations. The Non - Federal Sponsor reasonably believes
that funds in amounts sufficient to fulfill these obligations lawfully can and will be appropriated
and made available for this purpose. In the event funds are not appropriated in amounts
sufficient to fulfill these obligations, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall use its best efforts to satisfy
any requirements for payments or contributions of funds under this Agreement from any other
source of funds legally available for this purpose. Further, if the Non- Federal Sponsor is unable
to fulfill these obligations, the Govcrmnent may exercise any legal rights it has to protect the
Government's interests related to this Agreement.
ESS WHEREOF,
become effective upon the date it is
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
BY:
Reinhard W. Koenig
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer
e parties hereto have executed this Agreement, which shall
gned by the,
CITY OF KENAI
BY:
[TYPED NAME]
[TITLE' IN FULL]
DATE: DATE:
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
I, , do hereby certify that I am the principal legal officer of the City of Kenai,
that the City of Kenai is a legally constituted public body with full authority and legal capability to
perform the terms of the Agreement between the Department of the Army and the City of Kenai in
connection with the feasibility study for the Kenai River Bluff Erosion, and to pay damages, if
necessary, in the event of the failure to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and
that the persons who have executed this Agreement on behalf of the City of Kenai have acted
within their statutoiy authority.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have made and executed this ceritfication this
day of 20 .
[SIGNATURE]
[TYPED NAME]
[TITLE IN FULL]
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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Fonn to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite
for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not
more than $100,000 for each such failure.
[SIGNATURE OF FCSA SIGNATORY'
[TYPED NAME]
[TITLE IN FULL]
DATE:
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Kenai River uff Erosion Project Decision Document Phase
Schedule, Scope, and Budget
1. This schedule scope and bud been prepared inn ort of the PMP for the
decision document phase of the Kenai River Bluff Erosion project.
2. Project Location: Kenai, Alaska
3. Project Des tion: There is ongoiongoing erosion of a one-mi!e portion ot steep bluff
along the north bank of the Kenai River in the Ci of Kenai, Alaska This erosion
impacts property at the top of the bluff and results in rel \iO f building U|iU , and
other infrastructure The decision document will present (hep|anningprncensand
recommend a long-term solution to halt the erosion of the bluff and stabilize the slope:
AdditionaUy the decision document vvi||eVa|uoteondd8oV(nent\hennn-federa|
sponsor's ability to payinancn/danuew/ithJSU.S.C2213(rn),
4. Authority: This deci&on document is prepared under \h authority Section 11Sof
the Eriergy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropnations Act, 2010,
Public Law 111-85, which contained the foliowing Ianguage.
The Secretary of the Army is authorized to carry out structural and non-structural
projects for storm dama prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, d ice and glacial
damage in Alaska, ,nc/uding relocation Vf affected communities and construction of
replacernent facilities: Provided, That the non-Federal share of any p ject carried out
pursuant to this section shall be no more than 35 percent of the total cost of the project
andsha//be subject to the ability of the non-Federal interest to pay, as determined iri
accordance with 33 U.S.C. 2213(m).
5. Project Delivery Team
Name
Role/Responsibility
Organization
Dave Martinson
Project Manager
PM-C
City Manage
Crty of Kenai
Lorraine Cordova
Economist
EN- EC
Mtke Salyer
h»|rnnrOenia|
EN-O\8-ER
Dee Ginter
Hydraulics and Hydrology
EN-CVV^HH
Clarke Hemphill
Plan Fo Formulator
EN-CW-PF
A|/\rrUda
Cost Engineering
EN-[|E
Pat Riley
Real Estate
RE-RS
QUnTvbu o
Value Engineer
EN
(38ofenbnic8|
Construction
Contracting
5. Study Tasks The following are generalized descriptions of tasks to be
accomplished for the completion of the decision document phase of the project.
Technical reports have been prepared for the Kenai River Bluff Erosion project. The
decision document will use as much existing information as possible from the existing
reports. See the attached budget for actual tasks and cost by discipline for the following
activities.
a. Project Management - This effort will include Project Management, Study
Management, and CW branch support by the Chief and administrative staff. This item is
considered an ongoing task and therefore is not included in the schedule, Study
management will include scheduling of meetings, modifying scope, and other
miscellaneous management activities necessary to complete this scope of work. Project
management activities include management of financial management software,
budgetary reporting, and normal coordination with the local sponsor. The local sponsor
will also perform similar activities related to the project for managing local sponsor
funding, coordination, and review. PM will also be responsible for drafting, negotiating,
and approval the agreement for any follow -on phase. In addition; activities under this
item include CW Branch management and support of study activities such as
coordination meetings, processing funding requests, travel orders etc.
b. Project Formulation — This activity is the effort needed to prepare the decision
document, finalize the report approval, respond to comments generated by HOUSACE,
ASA(CW), and OMB, publishing final report, revising the review plan as necessary, and
assisting with the execution of the VE and ATR activities for the project. PF will also
assist in the coordination, development and negotiation of any follow -on agreement; and
manage the day -to -day activities of the study team including coordination of study
products for inclusion in the decision document as necessary.
c. Economics — This activity is the effort needed to develop the economic analyses
needed for the decision document including the ability to pay analysis, and respond to
comments generated by HQUSACE, ASA(CW), and OMB: Without- project; with - project,
and damage analysis be prepared using previous methodologies and existing data as
much as possible.
d. Environmental — This activity will include action necessary to complete the Federal
portion of environmental coordination during the study including coordinating the
completion of NEPA and other associated activities. Coordination act reports will be
addressed as needed. Cultural resources will be coordinated with the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) and a Memorandum of Agreement will be prepared if
needed.
The Kenai River Bluff Erosion project is located within the range of several species listed
under the Endangered Species Act, as identified by the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS),
Cook Inlet beluga whale (endangered): The Cook Inlet population of beluga
whales was listed as endangered in 2008, and the critical habitat designated in
2009 explicitly includes "waters of the Kenai River below the Warren Ames
Bridge at Kenai, Alaska ". A Biological Assessment will be prepared and
submitted to the NMFS.
• Steller sea lions (endangered -- Western Distinct Population): NMFS also
identified Steller sea lions as occurring at the mouth of the Kenai River in a letter
dated 14 Feb 2011, although they are rarely found in upper Cook Inlet.
e. Real Estate — This activity will include preparation of typical real estate plan
documentation done by the Corps for a decision document. Land requirements will be
developed for the recommended plan and an assessment of the non- federal sponsor's
RE acquisition capability will be prepared for the real estate plan.
f. Engineering — These activities include the extraction of engineering, geotechnical,
survey, design, and cost estimates information from the existing technical reports as
necessary for inclusion in the decision document.
Cost Estimating — The cost estimates prepared in the
g. In -kind Services — These activities are performed by the non- federal sponsor for credit
which is counted as part of the non - federal sponsor share of the total study costs. In -kind
services include non-federal sponsor study management, attendance at study meetings,
and other tasks and products accomplished for the study. In -kind services must be
scoped, costed, and documented and approved as sufficient for study purposes with
respect to quality and acceptability prior to credit allowance.
6. Schedule (Assumes Optimal Funding)
Task
Completion Date
Feasibility Report Approval
PED Agreement Executed
7. Budget - See Attached Spreadsheet
8, Assumptions:
• No additional work needed on the Geotec documents for inclusion as the geotec
appendix for the decision document,
• No additional survey work needed for the decision document.
• The required NEPA documentation and process will be for an EA. No EIS will be
required.
• There will be no Safety Assurance Review required.
• VE will be accomplished during PED phase and will not be needed in the
decision document phase.
• Final report submittal will be 1 year and final approval of report will be 18 months
after the FCSA is executed.