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Home My WebLink About20260180 Resolution Approve Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Program Tier II Grant Application for County Road 74 / Galeton Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project, and.Authorize Department of Public Works to Submit Electronically Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and Whereas, the Board has been presented with an Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Program Tier II Grant Application for the County Road 74/Galeton Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Program Tier II Grant Application for the County Road 74 / Galeton Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to,the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government, be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that the Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works, be, and hereby is, authorized to submit said application electronically. . The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 28th day of January, A.D:, 2026: Scott K. James, Chair: Aye ®�+•-o,, Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tern: Aye /\ts, 1. /\ Perry L. Buck: Aye ® 4 er Lynette Peppier: Aye ”rp' Kevin D. Ross: Aye 11 4 ' � Ike Approved as to Form: 4 ,%, Oil � Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board cc:PvJ(GN/Kr%/ErfbD/s[3') Y\CT(c)) 2026-0180 EG0084 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS-AROUND REVIEW PASS-AROUND TITLE: DOLA Application (Tier II)—Galeton Drainage Improvements DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: 1/20/2026 PERSON REQUESTING: Evan Pinkham Brief description of the problem/issue: Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has recently announced a call for projects for EIAF funding. Staff is requesting to submit an application for DOLA EIAF funding for the Galeton Drainage improvement project. We are requesting $1,000,000.00 in funding for the project. What options exist for the Board? The Board can choose whether to submit the grant application, or not. Grant funding available is $1,000,000.00 for Tier II projects. Consequences: If the grant application is not submitted for this project, we will not be eligible to receive grant funding for the project. Impacts: If this project is awarded funding, we will be able to reduce the amount of local funding needed for the project. Costs (Current Fiscal Year/Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): Weld County's portion of the project is $2,037,240.00 Recommendation: Staff recommends to submit an application for funding in this grant cycle. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck <4 63 Scott K. James Vi Ottraakk. Jason S. Maxey V t a Lnta Lynette Peppier (� Q Kevin D. Ross Vt L6 2026-0180 Karla Ford From: Kevin Ross Sent: Tuesday,January 20, 2026 3:24 PM To: Scott James; Karla Ford;Jason Maxey Subject: Re: Please Reply- 2 Pass-Around Galeton Drainage I approve Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From:Scott James<sjames@weld.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 20, 2026 5:16:36 PM To: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>;Jason Maxey<jmaxey@weld.gov>; Kevin Ross<kross@weld.gov> Subject: Re: Please Reply-2 Pass-Around Galeton Drainage I support-thanks *** Sent from my iPhone - Pardon the brevity and type-o's *** Scott K. James Weld County Commissioner Office: 970-400-4200/Cell : 970-381-7496 P.O. Box 758, 1150 0 St., Greeley, CO 80632 IMPORTANT:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication.Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 20, 2026 5:07:54 PM To: Scott James<sjames@weld.gov>;Jason Maxey<jmaxey@weld.gov>; Kevin Ross<kross@weld.gov> Subject: Please Reply- 2 Pass-Around Galeton Drainage Please advise if you support recommendation and to have department place on the agenda. a'Ly� COUNTY,CO Karla Ford Office Manager& Executive Assistant Karla Ford From: Jason Maxey Sent: Wednesday,January 21,2026 9:29 AM To: Karla Ford Subject: Re: Please Reply -2 Pass-Around Galeton Drainage I approve of this request. Jason Get Outlook for Android From: Karla Ford<kford@weld.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 20, 2026 5:07:54 PM To: Scott James<sjames@weld.gov>;Jason Maxey<jmaxey@weld.gov>; Kevin Ross<kross@weld.gov> Subject: Please Reply-2 Pass-Around Galeton Drainage Please advise if you support recommendation and to have department place on the agenda. mina COUNTY,CO Karla Ford Office Manager& Executive Assistant Board of Weld County Commissioners Desk: 970-400-4200/970-400-4228 P.O. Box 758, 1150 0 St., Greeley, CO 80632 0 IS 0 ® 0 Join Our Team IMPORTANT:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication.Any disclosure,copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From:Samantha Brown<sjbrown@weld.gov> Sent:Tuesday,January 20,2026 2:47 PM To: Karla Ford<kford@weld.gov> Cc: Sharon Benson <sbenson@weld.gov>;Jill Scott<jscott@weld.gov>;Jennifer Oftelie<joftelie@weld.gov>; Efren Rodriguez<erodriguez@evanscolorado.org>;Curtis Hall <chall@weld.gov> Subject: Pass-Around Galeton Drainage 1 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application COLORADO Department of Local Affairs DOLA Division of Local Government Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026: Cycle 26-05 Tier I/Tier II Funding Application Application Overview You are required to work with your Regional Manager prior to completing your application. The DOLA Grants Portal will only be opened for your community to apply upon approval from your Regional Manager. The Department of Local Affairs' (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) program was created to assist political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state's share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally- owned land. The creation of the fund is outlined in C.R.S. 34-63-102 (Federal Mineral Lease) and C.R.S. 39-29-110 (Severance). Grant dollars are to be awarded for the planning, design, construction, maintenance of public facilities, and for the provision of public services by political subdivisions. Requests in this Cycle 26-05 may be for: EIAF Tier I: up to $200,000 with a 1:1 match EIAF Tier II: over $200,001 and up to $1,000,000 with a 1:1 match Tier I award notifications are anticipated in late April 2026. All other application presentations are scheduled for early May 2026, with funding decisions anticipated late May 2026. More information and additional documentation on the EIAF program can be found on the EIAF website. 1 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application A. Applicant/Contact Information 1. Select Your Organization: * Weld County 2. Principal Representative: (In the case of a multi-jurisdictional application, principal representative of the lead organization.) Honorific: First Name: Evan Middle Name: Last Name: Pinkham Suffix: Role: Transportation Planning Manger Mailing Address: 1111 H Street Address 2: City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Phone Number: 970-400-3727 Email Address: epinkham@weld.gov 3. Responsible Administrator (will receive all mailings) for the application: Honorific: First Name: Chris Middle Name: Last Name: D'Ovidio 2 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application Role: *Assistant County Controller Mailing Address: 1301 North 17th Avenue Address 2: PO Box 758 City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80632 Phone Number: 970-400-4447 Email Address: cdovidio@weld.gov B. Chief Elected Official Information Please provide contact information for the chief elected official. Name Scott K. James Title Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners Street Address 1150 0 Street City Greeley State CO Please use the two-letter abbreviation Zip 80631 Phone 970-400-4200 Email Address BOCC-Contracts@weld.gov C. Project Description a. Project Title * Weld County Galeton/WCR 74 Drainage/Roadway Improvements b. Project address * 3 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application Project is within the unincorporated community of Galeton. Project area includes WCR 74 between Grandview Avenue and approx. '/a mile east of WCR 51. Project includes minor improvements to side roads, including Grandview Avenue, Pleasant Hill Avenue, Pacific Avenue, and WCR 51, but generally the work is focused on WCR 74. b.1. County of Project *Weld c. Amount requested *$1,00,000.00 d. Matching funds * $2,037,240.00 e. Total amount of all costs for the project described in this application * $3,037,240.00 f. Describe the problem, opportunity or challenge that resulted in the request. * The existing storm drainage system along WCR 74 through the unincorporated community of Galeton is outdated, inefficient, and in poor condition, resulting in inadequate stormwater management and frequent roadway drainage issues. The lack of proper inlets and conveyance infrastructure causes stormwater to pool on the roadway, accelerating pavement deterioration and creating hazardous driving conditions. This project will replace the existing storm drain infrastructure to improve stormwater capture and conveyance to Willow Creek. Planned improvements include installation of additional inlets, storm sewer pipe, curb, and gutter pans to enhance drainage efficiency and reduce surface water accumulation. The need for these improvements is amplified by the heavy oil and gas truck traffic that uses WCR 74 as a primary route. These trucks impose significant loading on the roadway, and combined with poor drainage, the pavement has experienced accelerated cracking, rutting, and structural failure. Without intervention, the roadway will continue to deteriorate rapidly, increasing maintenance costs and safety risks. Upgrading the stormwater system and reconstructing the roadway will provide a durable, resilient corridor capable of supporting industrial traffic while improving safety and reducing long-term maintenance demands. g. Describe the project scope of work * To support the new stormwater system, WCR 74 will be reconstructed from Grandview Avenue to Bridge 74/51A (approx. Ya mile east of WCR 51), ensuring proper roadway 4 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application drainage. The existing asphalt surface will be milled and replaced based on geotechnical recommendations, which specify the following pavement section: 7" Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) 6" Aggregate Base Course (ABC) Geogrid reinforcement 12" subgrade replacement with R-40 embankment material These improvements will provide a durable roadway structure and a modern stormwater system that mitigates flooding risks and supports long-term community resilience. These improvements are critical due to the significant oil and gas truck traffic that uses WCR 74 as a primary route. Heavy truck loads have accelerated deterioration of the roadway, and the current drainage deficiencies exacerbate pavement failures. Upgrading the stormwater system and reconstructing the roadway will provide a durable, resilient corridor capable of supporting heavy truck traffic while reducing maintenance costs and improving safety for all users. h. Will the project be undertaken in a wetlands or flood hazard area? * Yes h.1 List floodplain maps/studies reviewed. Describe alternatives considered. (500 character limit) A portion of the project falls within the 100-year Zone A floodplain and will require a FHDP permit through the County. Environmental studies were completed in 2025 (noxious plants, sensitive species, birds of prey, and wetlands) Wetlands - a 404 Wetland Permit is required to complete the work proposed in Willow Creek, attached is the report. i. Local priority * 1 j. Supporting documents Upload any supporting documents (studies, plans, preliminary reports, schedules, letters of support, etc.) as a single PDF document. 5 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application D. Demonstration of Need The statutory purpose of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance program is to provide financial assistance to "political subdivisions socially or economically impacted by the development, processing or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels." a. Demonstration of need * Why is the project needed at this time? (1,000 character limit) The Galeton/WCR 74 Drainage and Roadway Improvements project is critical to address safety and infrastructure challenges along a major oil and gas corridor. WCR 74 is a primary east-west haul route for energy production in the Niobrara Basin and agriculture, with few alternative routes. Heavy truck traffic combined with outdated drainage infrastructure has accelerated pavement deterioration, causing cracking, rutting, and pooling water that creates hazardous conditions. The planned upgrades will reconstruct the roadway with a stronger pavement section and modern stormwater system, improving mobility, reducing maintenance costs, and supporting economic activity while providing a safer travel experience for all users. Traffic count - 8/11/2022 - 1478 VPD, 21% Trucks. b. Does this project address the stated need? * Does this project, as identified in this application, completely address the stated need? If not, please describe additional work or phases and the estimated timeframe. Do you anticipate requesting Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance funds for future phases? (1,000 character limit) Yes, this project substantially addresses the stated need by reconstructing WCR 74 and replacing the outdated storm drainage system to improve safety, mobility, and durability along a critical oil and gas corridor. The improvements include a stronger pavement section and modern stormwater infrastructure to handle heavy truck traffic and prevent roadway deterioration. This phase focuses on the most urgent segment from Grandview Avenue to Bridge 74/51A. We do not anticipate requesting funds for future phases. c. What are the consequences if the project is not awarded funds? * (500 character limit) 6 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application If the project is not funded, WCR 74 will continue to deteriorate under heavy oil and gas truck traffic, increasing maintenance costs and creating unsafe driving conditions. Poor drainage will lead to roadway flooding, accelerated pavement failure, and higher crash risks. Without improvements, mobility and economic activity in the Niobrara Basin will be compromised, and future repair costs will far exceed the cost of proactive reconstruction. E. Measurable Outcomes a. Describe the expected measurable outcomes * How will the project enhance the livability* of your region, county, city, town or community? Examples would include constructing a new water plant to eliminate an unsafe drinking water system and provide safe and reliable drinking water; the construction of a new community center would provide expanded community services, or projects achieving goals regarding energy conservation, community heritage, economic development/diversification, traffic congestion, etc. *(Livability means increasing the value and/or benefit in the areas that are commonly linked in community development such as jobs, housing, transportation, education, hazard mitigation, health and environment) (1,000 character limit) The project will significantly enhance regional livability by improving transportation safety, reliability, and economic vitality. Reconstructing WCR 74 with a stronger pavement section and modern storm drainage system will reduce roadway flooding, prevent pavement failures, and lower crash risks. These upgrades will ensure the corridor can handle heavy oil and gas truck traffic, supporting energy production and agriculture while reducing congestion and maintenance costs. Improved mobility will strengthen economic development in the Niobrara Basin, protect public safety, and create a more resilient transportation network for all users. F. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Applications will be reviewed on the project's potential to transform both the state and local community's energy portfolio, including considerations of additional renewable energy capacity and/or project type, the energy makeup of the local utility, and historic renewable energy adoption. Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application a. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy * Will this project directly implement improved energy efficiencies or develop a strategy that could result in a reduction of the community carbon footprint and increased conservation of energy? Does the project capitalize on renewable energy technology? Select from dropdown menu. (Yes or No) a.1 If yes, please describe. (500 character limit) While the project does not directly implement renewable energy technology, it improves energy efficiency and reduces the community's carbon footprint by reconstructing WCR 74 with a stronger pavement section and modern drainage system. These upgrades will reduce frequent maintenance and associated emissions from construction equipment and truck delays caused by poor road conditions, improving fuel efficiency and lowering greenhouse gas impacts. a.2 If no, please explain. (500 character limit) b. Renewable and clean energy efficiency planning and implementation projects Applications must assess the current needs of the community and help move the community or region towards 100% renewable energy and/or increased climate resilience. Renewable energy projects should be part of a community's climate action and/or sustainability plan that transitions the current dependence on fossil fuels toward renewable, clean energy sources. If there is a renewable energy component to your project, please answer the questions below. Projects should advance the 100 percent renewable energy by 2040 goal utilizing specific, measurable outcomes including: energy reduction over baseline (energy efficiency), energy offset over baseline (renewable energy generation) and greenhouse gas reduction over baseline. What type of technology does the project include? (Select all that apply) - Solar - Hydroelectric - Geothermal - Energy Efficiency - Other 8 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application b.1 If other is selected above, please describe. What is the annual generation in kWh, therms or other metric? (150 character limit) b.2 What electric utility serves the project area? Example: Platte River Power Authority. (100 character limit) b.3 How much is the project estimated to save per year in utility costs? (Enter dollar amount) b.4 What is the estimated avoided greenhouse gas emissions per year in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e)? (Enter amount) b.5 For solar projects only b.5.i How many kW of generation capacity will be added from your project? (Enter amount) b.5.ii How many kWh of electricity will the project generate per year? (Enter amount) b.5.iii Is the solar rooftop or ground-mounted? Select from dropdown. b.6 For hydro-electric projects only b.6.i How many kW of generation capacity will be added from your project? (Enter amount) b.6.ii How many kWh of electricity will the project generate per year? (Enter amount) b.7 For geothermal and geoexchange projects only B.7i Is the geothermal project an electrical generation project? b.7.ii How much will the project save per year in kWh as compared to a typical electric system? (Enter amount) b.7.iii How much will the project reduce natural gas use per year in therms? (Enter amount) b.8 For energy efficiency and building electrification projects only b.8.i How much will the project reduce electricity demand per year in kWh? (Enter amount) 9 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application b.8.ii How much will the project reduce natural gas use per year in therms? (Enter amount) G. Population and Local Effort a. Current population * Current/most recent conservation trust fund/lottery distribution estimate, Colorado State Demographer estimate, or a projection based on the communities percentage of overall county population is acceptable. 369,880 b. 5 year population projection * 402,557 c. Relationship to Community Goals * Please describe if the project is identified in the applicant's organizational budget or a jurisdictionally approved plan (e.g. capital improvement plan, equipment replacement plan, comprehensive plan, utility plan, road maintenance and improvement plan or other local or regional strategic management or planning document). (500 character limit) As part of Public Works CIP, this project will be funded using Public Works General Fund dollars. d. Why can't this project be funded locally? * (500 character limit) Due to the timing and condition of this corridor and the associated drainage issues, it is critical for the county to develop a partnership with DOLA for an opportunity to fund this very important corridor, and the outdated drainage infrastructure. Weld County is the most energy-impacted county in the entire state and cannot afford to solely maintain every road, bridge and culvert affected by the oil and gas industry. e. Has this project been deferred because of lack of local funding? If so, how long? * (500 character limit) No io Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application f. Explain the origin and status of your local cash match. * (Note: Whenever possible, local government cash match is on a dollar for dollar match to the award amount). Are the local matching funds committed or pending? Committed funds are either already received or formally secured. If funds are pending, when will the status of those funds shift from pending to committed? If funding is awarded and in-kind contributions are included in the project budget, detailed tracking of in-kind will be required. (500 character limit) Local match funds are committed for this project. g. Community partners * What other community entities, organizations, or stakeholders recognize the value of this project and are collaborating with you to achieve increased livability of the community? Please describe how you and your partners are addressing problems across multiple sectors (community, economic, housing, natural resources, etc.) through this project. (1,000 character limit) Multiple community partners recognize the importance of this project and are working together to enhance regional livability. Weld County Public Works is collaborating with local municipalities, oil and gas operators, and agricultural stakeholders to improve transportation safety and efficiency. These partners understand that reliable infrastructure drives economic growth, housing development, and access to essential services. By improving connectivity, the project supports jobs, emergency response, and resource management while fostering long-term resilience and sustainability across multiple sectors. g.1 Community Outreach * Describe efforts such as inclusive community outreach used by your jurisdiction to serve and engage underrepresented groups. (500 character limit) We use outreach methods such as public meetings, online surveys, and social media to share project information and gather feedback. Efforts focus on accessibility by providing clear communication and multiple engagement channels to ensure community members have the opportunity to participate in planning decisions. 11 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application h. Tax rate, usage charges, or fees * Have tax rates, user charges or fees been reviewed recently to address funding for the proposed project? Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes, No or N/A) No h.1 Tax rate or usage charge modifications If the tax rate, user charges or fees were modified, what was the modification and when did this change occur? (500 character limit) Weld County has been directing revenues from the Specific Ownership Tax to Public Works since 1983. H. Readiness a. If awarded funds, when can the project begin? * Tier I awards are made in late April with contracts expected in August 2026. Tier II awards are made in late May with contracts expected in September 2026. Select from a dropdown menu. (Months) 6-9 Months b. What is the timeframe for project completion? * Select from a dropdown menu. (Months) 9-15 Months c. If design or engineering is a component of this project, please select the percentage of completion as of the date of application? * Select from a dropdown menu (N/A, 0% - not started, 1%-24% complete, 25%-49% complete, 50%-74% complete, 75%-99% complete, 100% complete) 90% d. How were project cost estimates determined? * How did the applicant develop project cost estimates? (500 character limit) The cost estimates were developed in coordination with the County Engineer. 12 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application d.1 Is the project supported by bids, professional estimates or other credible information? * Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) Yes d.1.i Bids/estimates Please attach a copy of any supporting documents. (PDF Document) Attached estimate e. Are any Local, State or Federal permits required before the project can proceed? * If yes, please describe and note the status of permit acquisition. (500 character limit) No f. State or National historic registry designation * Is the project on a State or National registered historic building, structure, site, or in a District? Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) f.1 State or National historic registry number If the project is on the State or National registry, please provide the registry number. DOLA may need to seek a determination of effect from History Colorado and the State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. (100 character limit) f.2 Historical, archaeological or cultural significance Please describe how the project will affect historical, archaeological, or cultural significance of the building, structure, site or district? (500 character limit) f.3 Attach supporting documents (if applicable) If on a State or National Register, please upload color photos of the project work areas and a detailed written description of work proposed. The photos and description should include details beyond the general scope of work described above. (Upload photos and description as a single combined PDF document) I. Energy a Mineral Relationship a. Community energy or mineral impact * 13 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application Describe how the community is, has been, or will be impacted by the development, production, or conversion of energy and mineral resources. For example: "Heavy truck traffic directly related to energy development is impacting County Road X, or "there are X number of oil and gas wells, storage facilities, transfer stations, etc. in the municipal or county boundaries, or a legacy of energy extraction has resulted in environmental issues in the area, or finally, the closure of energy production facilities is impacting the community." (500 character limit) J. Resiliency Criteria The Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program is required to integrate resilience criteria into the program. By bringing resiliency considerations into project planning and implementation, projects should be better poised to benefit a number of sectors (economy, health, infrastructure, etc.), minimize long-term risks, and anticipate or be better prepared to respond to changing conditions faced by Colorado communities. For clarification or further guidance on how the Resiliency Criteria can be incorporated into projects, visit the Resiliency Prioritization Criteria section of the Colorado Resiliency Playbook. The Colorado Resiliency Framework site can also be used to develop a focused approach to incorporate these measures into all, or most projects. Below, please select Yes/No for all of the criteria that can be considered to apply to your project. Project scoring for these criteria is based on whether or not the project proposes to incorporate these long-term resiliency measures into the planning, development and implementation of the project. a. Adaptive capacity: Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) * Yes a.1 Briefly describe how this project includes flexible and adaptable measures that consider future unknowns of changing climate, economic, or social conditions.* (500 character limit) Weld County adapts to uncertainty and changing climate, social and economic conditions by taking past challenges, such as flooding, pandemics, or economic crisis to develop informed and improved construction projects that ensure mindfulness of taxpayer dollars and schedule in order to be an example to the 14 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application public and other construction agencies so we can all learn from each other on how to best respond to future uncertainty. b. Co-benefits: Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) * Yes b.1 Briefly describe how this project provides solutions that address problems across multiple sectors including the community, economic, health and social, housing, infrastructure, and watersheds and natural resources sectors to create maximum benefit. * (500 character limit) While this project is not located within an urbanized area, the county still conducts holistic project evaluations to achieve strategic goals. The project will positively impact housing, health, economic development and primarily infrastructure in order to realize co-benefits criterion and support the implementation of the Colorado Resiliency Framework. c. Risk Reduction: Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) * Yes c.1 Briefly describe how this project reduces risk and vulnerability to people, infrastructure, and natural systems. * (500 character limit) The project addresses potential risks and vulnerabilities for infrastructure. Reconstruction of this corridor is taking into consideration the best management practice strategies to reduce vulnerabilities to the infrastructure and housing sectors. Reinforcing this infrastructure will support the impacted unincorporated areas of Weld County classified as vulnerable populations/communities, which this project applies. d. Long-term and sustainable: Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) * Yes d.1 Briefly describe how this project will be able to be maintained by the community over its lifetime, reduces environmental impacts and is an investment that will last for generations. The project looks to the future and creates long-term gains for the community. * (500 character limit) 15 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application As long as drilling occurs in Weld County, we envision an energy impact program partnership with the State. We are the 3rd largest county at 4,000 sq. miles with one of the highest amounts of lane miles to maintain. As the #1 energy impacted county, we are always evaluating how our CIP improvement program can be adapted to address both current and future climate, social, Et economic priorities to ensure the most holistically responsible projects possible. e. Mitigates climate change: Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) * Yes e.1 Briefly describe how the project includes renewable energy components and other solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change as much as possible and move the community or region towards 100% renewable energy. While the project does not directly install renewable energy systems, it incorporates solutions that mitigate climate impacts and improve sustainability. Reconstructing WCR 74 with a durable pavement section reduces frequent repairs and associated emissions, while modern storm drainage prevents flooding and erosion, protecting infrastructure and water quality. These improvements support long-term resilience and efficiency, aligning with regional goals to reduce carbon emissions and move toward a cleaner energy future. f. Socially Equitable: Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) * Yes f.1 Briefly describe how this project solution is inclusive of and addresses the needs of populations and community groups that have been or are disproportionately and negatively impacted by disasters, including social and economic shocks and stressors. The project addresses inequities, removes barriers, and benefits these populations by equitably distributing project-related benefits and providing access or meeting functional needs.* (500 character limit) Weld County believes this project reaches the elderly, under-employed and minority populations, which is why the project facilities, which builds community capacity. In addition, the Commissioners offer many public options to solicit 16 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application public input, including but not limited to social media, public meetings and Board hearings. includes an improved roadway with paved shoulders to serve not only transit populations but safer bicycle/pedestrian K. Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulation Projects Only For comprehensive plan and land use regulation projects only. If your project is not a comprehensive plan or a land use regulation project, proceed to Section L. a. Affirm required elements for a comprehensive plan The State of Colorado requires local governments to adopt Comprehensive (Master) Plans per C.R.S. 30-28-106 (for counties) and C.R.S 31-23-206 (for municipalities). When funding comprehensive plans, DOLA requires that the following project components be included in the scope of work: • A community-driven engagement plan to ensure participation from all relevant stakeholders and community members, including underrepresented groups. • The plan must assess and address housing needs of current and future residents at all levels of affordability. It must include locally-appropriate goals, strategies, and actions to promote affordable housing development. This work must use the best available data (e.g., State Demography Office data or a recent housing needs assessment). Those jurisdictions subject to the requirement for housing needs assessments and action plans will consider these documents in the master/comprehensive plan. • The plan must address risks of natural and human-caused hazards to life, property, and public resources, and consider their impact on vulnerable communities. Include goals, strategies, and/or actions to address and mitigate these hazards (i.e., addressing with more specificity all potential hazards as described in the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan). Communities may find DOLA's Planning for Hazards guide helpful in this work. 17 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application • The plan must address the community's water supply and water quality goals. Per C.R.S. 31-23-206(1)(d) and C.R.S. 30-28-106(3)(a)(IV), the community must: • Consult and coordinate with local water provider(s), • Include water conservation policies, and • Estimate a range of water supplies and facilities needed to support the potential public and private development described in the comprehensive plan. Within the first six months of receiving the grant, awardees must submit a self-assessment, such as the Colorado Growing Water Smart: Community Self- Assessment, to include water supply and demand status and trends, existing water conservation and efficiency goats and policies. Consult the DOLA Land Use and Water Planner before or immediately following award for free technical assistance. • The plan will include a Strategic Growth element (unless the jurisdiction is otherwise exempted by statute). • The plan must include an action plan that prioritizes actions necessary to implement the plan, creates a timeline for implementation, and assigns responsibility for actions. • And, for municipalities only, a plan for three miles outside municipal boundaries, also known as the three mile plan, per C.R.S. 31-12-105(1)(e)(I). The department strongly encourages the following: • Land use code updates: Because the land use code implements a comprehensive plan, a land use code update is strongly recommended to immediately follow a comprehensive plan update. • Policies and strategies in the comprehensive plan and land use code to plan for the community's aging demographic. 18 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application • Policies and strategies to address energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the use of renewable energy sources where applicable. • Intergovernmental agreement(s) (IGA) with neighboring jurisdiction(s) to cooperatively plan for areas of mutual interest (e.g., three-mile areas). In addition, the IGA will address how infrastructure will be provided or upgraded and maintained in areas of mutual interest and engage major service providers/special districts, as applicable. b. We agree to include the Department of Local Affairs' required elements for Comprehensive (Master) Plans as identified above in addition to C.R.S. 30-28-106 (for counties) and C.R.S. 31-23-206 (for municipalities) in the project scope of work. Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) b.1 If no, explain why the required elements will not be included in your project scope of work. For example, recently completed tasks or plans listed above would be incorporated into the comprehensive plan by reference. (500 character limit) L. High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) Compliance For new facilities, additions and renovation projects only. If your project is not a facility, proceed to Section M. Note: If your project will use 25% or more in state funds, then some form of HPCP compliance most likely applies to your project. Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. 24-30-1305.5) requires all new facilities, additions, and renovation projects that meet all of the following criteria to conform with the High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) adopted by the Office of the State Architect if: • The project receives 25% or more of state funds (from any/all state funding sources and in aggregate across all project phases, if applicable); and 19 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application • The new facility, addition, or renovation project contains 5,000 or more gross square feet (Note: this includes all phases of project work, e.g., if one phase covers 3,000 square feet and another covers 2,000 square feet then each phase must comply, however, square footage not conditioned for human occupancy, such as an equipment shed, is excluded); and • The building includes or will include an HVAC system; and • Only in the case of a renovation project, the cost of the renovation exceeds 25% of the current value of the property. Projects that meet the above criteria are required to complete and submit the DOLA checklist. Please visit DOLA's HPCP web page at High Performance Certification or contact your DOLA Regional Manager. a. HPCP applicability Is the applicant seeking 25% or more of state funds (from any/all state funding sources and in aggregate across all project phases, if applicable)? Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes, No or N/A) a.1 If yes, complete the remainder of this section. a.2 If no, the project does not meet the HPCP requirements and the DOLA checklist does not need to be completed and proceed to Section M. b. HVAC details Please select the type of HVAC system for this project. Select from a dropdown menu (N/A, HVAC upgrade, new HVAC system). c. Project type Please select the type of construction project. Select from a dropdown menu (new construction, renovation, new construction Et renovation, N/A). c.1 What is the square footage of the building? Please indicate the square footage of the building; if an addition is being added, please indicate the square footage of the addition separately. (200 character limit) 20 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application d. For renovation projects only, does the cost exceed 25% of the current value of the property? Select from the dropdown menu. (Yes or No) d.1. What is the current property value? Current property value is determined on the assessed or appraised value. d.2 What is the total project cost for the renovations? e. Does this project meet the HPCP criteria? If you answered "yes" to questions a and b, then your project likely meets the HPCP applicability criteria and you must complete the HPCP registration form and preliminary checklist and upload below. (See DOLA's HPCP web page for registration and checklist form.) e.1 HPCP registration form and checklist Upload the HPCP registration and checklist form f. Third party verification Have you included any costs in the budget for this grant application for third party verification to comply with the High Performance Certification Program? Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) f.1 Third party verification cost If you answered yes above, please specify the estimated cost for third participation verification/certification. (500 character limit) f.2 Third party verification resources Will you need assistance locating resources, third party consultants, or technical assistance for HPCP third party verification requirements, preparing cost estimates, or otherwise complying with the HPCP? Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) f.2.i Third party verification resources required If you answered yes above, please describe the type of resource identification assistance you need. (500 character limit) 21 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application M. Financial Information (Current Year) &t Budget Please download and complete an Applicant Financials Et Budget Template with the lead agency information as well as any co-applicants on this application. The Applicant Financials Template is on the EIAF website under The Application Process section. NOTE: Local governments must be in compliance with filing annual budgets, elections, annual audited financial statements, and other statutory requirements at the time of application. a. Financial Information Upload Please upload the completed Project Financials Et Budget in an Excel format and name it: <Organization>Financials.xls. Example: "LincolnCountyFinancials.xls" * Attached budget N. Compliance of State Laws, Regulations and Directives a. Certify compliance * By submitting this application, we do hereby certify that we are in compliance with all State of Colorado laws, regulations and directives. Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) Yes b. If no, please explain. (500 character limit) O. Tabor Compliance a. Voter authorization * Does the applicant jurisdiction have voter authorization to receive and expend state grants without regard to TABOR spending limitations? Federal Funds are exempt from TABOR. A jurisdiction that has passed a "De-Brucing' measure is authorized to accept any funds, unless the "De-Brucing" was limited or specific in nature. Conversely, if a jurisdiction has not passed a "De-Brucing" measure, it may still accept Federal (FML) funds without negatively impacting its TABOR status. Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) 22 Cycle 26-05 EIAF Application No a.1 If yes, please explain (500 character limit) a.2 If no, please respond below If no, would receipt of these grant funds, if awarded, result in the local government exceeding revenue limitations, prompting a refund? Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) No b. Affirm Local Government Attorney has confirmed this TABOR statement * Select from a dropdown menu. (Yes or No) Yes P. Official Action a. Date of official Board, Council or Commission action * Enter the date that this application was approved for submission to DOLA by the Board, Council or Commission. a.1 January 28, 2026 Application Footnote Political subdivisions of the State of Colorado (local governments) and regional Councils of Governments are eligible to apply for grants or loans through this program. Local governments must be in compliance with all laws and provisions governing their operations. 23 Applicant:Weld County Project Name:Weld County Galeton/WCR 74 Drainage/Roadway Improvements Applicant Contact: Evan Pinkham Date: 1/19/2026 EIAF Application Project Budget Project Expenses Project Revenues Et In-kind Funding Source- Committed/Pending Budget Line Items(Examples:architect, State Funds Jurisdiction In-Kind:Must be Jurisdiction Fund Source(Examples:SRF, Funding: engineering,construction,equipment Total Cost (Total Grant Funds(Totals for approved by USDA,General Fund,otherSpecial Committed C g g' p DOLA pri grants, p or to ( ) items.contingency,etc.) Request) each source) Fund,etc.) or Pending(P) application. Construction $ 3,037,240 $ 1,000,000 $ 2,037,240 Weld County PW General Fund C Contingency:Enter amount in column B to the right or if no contingency,select reason from dropdown below:4,4-1, Select one: 0% Sub-Total $ 3,037,240 $ 1,000,000 $ 2,037,240 $ TOTAL $ 3,037,240 $ 3,037,240 NOTE:Total Project Expenses must equal Total Revenues Et In Kind NOTE:Add/delete expense rows as necessary %Match State 33% %Match Local 67% Applicant Financials In the column below labeled"Lead Applicant"provide the financial information for the municipality,county,school district or special district directly benefiting from the application.In the columns below labeled"Co-applicant",provide the financial information for any public entities on whose behalf the application is being submitted(if applicable). Complete items"A"through"J"for ALL project types Lead Co-Applicant: Co-Applicant: Applicant A.Total Mill Levy 15.956 B.Property Tax revenue $ 315,102,116 C.Sales Tax rate 0.00% D.Sales Tax Estimated annual revenue S - E.General Fund budgeted revenue $ 261,830,810 F.General Fund budgeted expenditures $ 234,506,872 G.General Fund balance December 31st of previous yr H.General Fund balance%available (General fund balance of December 31st of previous year/General Fund Budgeted 0% #DIV/01 0DIV/0! Expenditures)amounts not contained in the other classifications I.Portion of General Fund which is Unassigned* $ 78,100,111 J.Total outstanding debt(all funds)" •Unassigned fund balance is the residual classification for the government's general fund and includes all spendable amounts not contained in the other classifications. Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)Fund Balance definitions "Sum of General Fund and all Special or Enterprise Funds Projects Managed through Special or Enterprise Funds For projects to be managed through a Special Fund other than the General Fund(e.g.County Road and Bridge Fund)or managed through an Enterprise Fund(e.g.water,sewer,county airport),please complete items"K"through"O". Identify the relevant Special or Enterprise Fund --* K.Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted revenue L.Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted expenditures M.Special or Enterprise Fund outstanding debt** N.Special Fund Mill Levy(if applicable) 0.Net working capital •Net Position=Current Assets-Current Liabilities "Include the total outstanding liability from all multi-year debt obligations(lease purchase agreements,certificate of participation and any other debt instruments. For Water and Sewer projects only,please complete items"P"through"R" P.Residential tap fee(charge to establish service) Q.Average residential monthly user charge (Divide sum of annual residential combined revenues by 12 and then divide by the number of total taps served) R.Number of residential taps served by lead applicant Applicant Notes(Optional)-Is there any additional information the applicant would like to share on the budget&financials for this project? WELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT-PROJECT COST ESTIMATE Project Name: Galeton Drainage DATE ESTIMATE CREATED OR UPDATED: 12-Jan-26 TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE: $3,537,240.00 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE SUBTOTAL: $3,037,240.001561 ''''r DESIGN/ROW/UTILITIES ESTIMATE SUBTOTAL: $500,000.00 `'c1\(liJ . 1\I ( / OVERALL PROJECT LENGTH(MILES): 0.00 /i l� �r - DESIGN PHASE ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 2025 ��,J� �/ ROW ACQUISITIONS PHASE ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 2026 �> C Lj N `Y UTLITY RELOCATIONS PHASE ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 2026 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 2027 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATED COSTS MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ITEMS UNIT UNIT COST QUANTITY TOTAL Notes STRUCTURE REMOVAL EACH $ 3,880 5 $ 19,400 Headwalls,1-Manhole INLET REMOVAL EACH $ 3,444 5 $ 17,230 PIPE REMOVAL LF $ 55 2,528 $ 139,040 INLET(SPEC) EACH $ 15,000 9 $ 135,000 2-Precast,6-Cast In place,1-Conflict box STORM MANHOLE EACH $ 20,000 6 $ 120,000 2-8ft,6-6ft STORM STRUCTURES EACH $ 10,000 4 $ 40,000 3-Headwalls,1-Apron UNCLASSIFIED EX(CIP) CV $ 41 3,145 $ 128,950 UNSUITABLE MATERIALS CY $ 148 2,000 $ 296,000 Contingency R-40 CV $ 42 2,836 $ 119,100 1'subgrade replaced HOT MIX ASPHALT TON $ 110 3,268 $ 359,480 7" AGGREGATE BASE COURSE(CLASS 6) TON $ 40 2,584 $ 103,360 6"(ROAD 6 PAN) GEOGRID SY $ 6 8,507 $ 51,050 GUTTER TYPE 2(8 FOOT)(8 INCH THICK) LF $ 142 1,415 $ 200,930 CURB AND GUTTER TYPE 2(SECTIONII-B) LF $ 50 513 $ 25,650 RIP RAP CV $ 181 42 $ 7,660 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS $ 60,000 1 $ 60,000 FLAGGING HOUR $ 48 320 $ 15,360 PORTABLE VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN PANEL DAY $ 80 84 $ 6,720 SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT(CONTINGENCY) LS $ 5,000 1 $ 5,000 36 IN RCP(CIP) LF $ 405 1,225 $ 496,130 30 IN RCP(CIP) LF $ 430 567 $ 243,810 24 IN RCP(CIP) LF $ 370 33 $ 12,210 18 IN RCP(CIP) LF $ 220 228 $ 50,160 FIELD OFFICE EACH $ 85,000 1 $ 85,000 F/A MINOR CONTRACT REVISIONS LS $ 300,000 1 $ 300,000 Subtotal $ 3,037,240 ENGINEERING,ROW,AND UTILITY ESTIMATED COSTS ENGINEERING,ROW,AND UTILITY ITEMS UNIT UNIT COST QUANTITY TOTAL DESIGN LS $ 250,000 1 $ 250,000 Includes design,GeotecI,SUE,and environmental ROW ACQUISITIONS LS $ 150,000 1 $ 150,000 UTILITY RELOCATIONS LS $ 100,000 1 $ 100,000 Subtotal $ 500,000 Proiect Scope Summary: TOTAL: $3,537,240 1.Remove and replace storm drainage system in Galeton. ROADWAY NAME/LOCATION AADT MmEEEEn(gYrEAiRm) MmI.IITRUCK POSTED/aSTH FUNCTIONAL l* %yrr PERCENTAGE PERCENTILE SPEED CLASSIFICATION R .3s ii * atw' „ 907 2022 ® mm ,d P } ,y y�y ,,:• s R w 't«, r. - d 9:aRb ;yy ..I RURAL ARTERIAL 6 A '� i PROPOSED CPVCRETE HEADWALL CRAP) .r. . - sss . .)... .. ROIL �— w {µey—Ilal' AItOW--ROW ice—""` •• aOW--ROw -� ,, i dedeE ` E .. 1 . art. ... .w s ve. _ �.� .v �b,9o0atrtY }.. r . • r nI ik'. w ,I,1I, z z . N .: 0 50• j Computer File Information I Index of Revisions WELD COUNTY As constructedM=MM Project No./Code ®® GALETON EXHIBITS 0�0 PU0Dc1NORN9 noEoe N.Rmwm. GALETON DRAINAGE(1) - 141J 0� oP E � ..��a —�— Az. t>S ojtw:aReib ��- 0—_ vve �slw.,N�.rew—wr >a 1 h II r r. ..�,_. it -:wr • °w(r' g .�. • » f LECTOR (n - (55 HI /-100.VEM FEMA j" I �/ FLOODPLAIN I ill a +.w. -+t v PROPOSED RIG---.-O- ; i A AS • '" PROPOSED FFf CGNCJEETE CURER PAN(EFE �jjf]'1� A.: y � II't!✓�M I' — k . n $ 'f Rex-2_.-----___ nwv ' a + --w�aor�.—•- -ROW—p,..... 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I ' • , :1 i 1 : . . . ,. . ) 1,4• .:t.•'''.,i`,,'4., 1 ............., ' 1 • i • . i p '•'...- I' ', •* , "...pal,.4‘'`,„"', t • 111, : ' I 11• . .. .. . ,. t". f WETLAND DELINEATION FOR A PROPOSED DRAINAGE REPAIR PROJECT AT WELD COUNTY BRIDGE 74/51A ON WILLOW CREEK IN GALETON, COLORADO IN WELD COUNTY Prepared for: Weld County P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Prepared by: Darcy A. Tiglas 5015 Swainsona Drive Loveland, Colorado 80537 970-635-9183 November 19, 2025 WETLAND DELINEATION FOR A PROPOSED DRAINAGE REPAIR PROJECT AT WELD COUNTY BRIDGE 74/51A ON WILLOW CREEK IN GALETON, COLORADO IN WELD COUNTY INTRODUCTION Ms. Darcy A. Tiglas was contracted by Weld County to conduct a wetland delineation for a proposed drainage repair project at Weld County Bridge 74/51A (WCB 74/51A) on Willow Creek in Galeton, Colorado in Weld County. Weld County proposes to reinforce and armor the south side of Willow Creek at WCB 74/51A to improve and repair the stormwater discharge system east of Weld County Road 51 (WCR 51) in Galeton. Weld County will install a concrete headwall and wingwalls on the south side of the bridge but will not tie-into or impact the existing bridge. They will replace the existing outfall pipes on the south side of the bridge that drain stormwater alongside Weld County Road 74 (WCR 74) into Willow Creek. Site Location This project area is located on the east side of Galeton, Colorado in Weld County. The proposed project area lies in Section 32 of Township 7 North, Range 64 West and Section 5 of Township 6 North, Range 64 West of the 6''' P.M. The proposed project area lies at the decimal longitude -104.580817 and the latitude is 40.522278. The proposed project area has UTM coordinates of Zone 13, Easting 535395.08 and Northing 4485805.57. The elevation of the project area center point is approximately 4,762 feet above sea level. Figure 1 presents a vicinity map of the proposed project area. Figure 2 presents the project location within the Galeton, Colorado 7.5-Minute Series USGS quadrangle topographic map. WETLAND DELINEATION Methods The wetland delineation was conducted by characterizing the vegetation, soils, and hydrology of the wet sites within the project area according to the 2010 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Great Plains Region (Version 2.0). Plant communities were identified and ranked according to percent cover (i.e., the most dominant in each life form). The dominant species of each life form were cross referenced with the Great Plains 2014 Regional Wetland Plant List (Lichvar, et al., 2014) to determine if the area supports a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation. Hydric soils were assessed using the Soil Survey of Weld County, Southern Part, Colorado (SCS 1980), and the Colorado hydric soils list (SCS 1990), and from field observations (color, texture, depth to wetting) of on-site soils. Hydrologic conditions were determined through observations of wetting depth in O Q * cr ,) �J L Project Area 1ST ST CO RA 74 m 2NO ST Galeton 3cD Sr Galeton Elem Sch Vf Figure 1 Vicinity Map WCB 74/51A Drainage Repair Project cunly Fteact G alet On County Rosso 74 Project Area I 4.) 8 •tr f;=', C unty KJ I 2 3 ,,".:Juuty Road 7 2 (.) cc - sect-.rt Figure 2 Project Area Map WCB 74/51A Drainage Repair Project soil pits, soil characteristics, evidence of flooding, and review of the local soil survey data. This information was recorded on COE data forms (Appendix A). Date of Site Visit The field reconnaissance was conducted on November 13, 2025. Results The following sections describe wetland communities observed within the project area. Figure 3 presents a map showing the Sampling Point locations. Appendix B presents photographs of the project area and the potential Waters of the United States, including wetlands, that occur within the project boundaries. Sampling Point A This Sampling Point is associated with the northeast bank of Willow Creek on the upstream side of the bridge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetland Inventory Classification System has identified Willow Creek as an unknown perennial permanently flooded riverine system with an unconsolidated bottom (R5UBH). Vegetation. The Sampling Point supports a lone Siberian elm (U/mus pumi/a) [UPL] and no mid-story. The herbaceous stratum supports a monoculture of Reed canarygrass (Pha/aris arundinacea) [FACW] with two curly dock (Rumex crispus) [FAC] plants within the monoculture. The Willow Creek riparian corridor is characterized as a broad-leaved deciduous/shrub-scrub community to the south of WCB 74/51A. The hydrophytic vegetative requirement for wetlands was met with 66 percent of the dominant vegetation species being obligate, facultative-wet, or facultative and a prevalence index of 3.3 which is above the 3.0 threshold. However, the site is overwhelmingly FACW with the Reed canarygrass monoculture and is hydrophytic. Soils. The soil was mapped by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) (1980). The soil map unit for this Sampling Point is identified as Otero-Thedalund-Nelson and the soil series is Olney fine sandy loam, 1-3% slopes. A soil pit was dug to a depth of 16 inches in the middle of the terrace at this Sampling point. A matrix color of 10 YR 5/2 with redox features of 10 YR 4/2 in fine sandy loam soils was found in the top ten inches of substrate. A matrix color of 10 YR 5/4 with redox features of 10 YR 4/4 in sandy clay loam soils were found from 10-16 inches of substrate. Hydric soil was determined to be present due to the presence of a sandy redox. Hydrology. The wetland hydrology requirement is met at this community with the presence of surface water in the channel of the creek, saturation of the substrate, and the presence of sediment deposits. .f ----•,.� Y:- A _ WCB 74/51A Drainage Repair Project ..A° , "' Legend 9 p -, Figure 3 Sampling Point Locations l Sampling Point iv, , ,,,. P o' ! • • 01P likilliAl° - i le — rirew. . .. Aolliiii m ` • Mow Creek . . "V l t • /r si ....,, —�,ftip*,,. -,..,.. , . Sapling Point B•` llj #, jr 1 iidwiLiiii\saimimmest, In 74 .,.gfiilWrw.eM �Y�"-^uF !'FF.ik"•y{yytvr r•.apr.y..w....�!i .. , rill. M_ '' it % �ling Point B -1 �,, Sam l i n o i n' a�" '. r _ $ s i a. ,,t - fir+ 4. 411901000 � Of '.+a it ` ', _ 4 % 941 45. II _I ' x �► , r« 06' : 01 4 . j . Y oGoogle Earth ,t , _ , ., . s. N r !Rag-©2025 Airbt's r _ a '� . _ 1 C '0 - Sampling Point A was determined to be a wetland since all three indicators required for regulatory determination of a wetland were present and observed during the field reconnaissance. Sampling Point B This Sampling Point is associated with the northwest and southwest banks of Willow Creek at WCB 74/51A. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetland Inventory Classification System has identified Willow Creek as an unknown perennial permanently flooded riverine system with an unconsolidated bottom (R5UBH). Vegetation. These terraces support an herbaceous stratum only with no canopy or mid-story. The herbaceous stratum supports Reed canarygrass as a monoculture with no forbs or other grasses or grass-like plants present on the terraces. The hydrophytic vegetative requirement for wetlands was met with 100 percent of the dominant vegetation species being obligate, facultative-wet, or facultative. The prevalence index was 2.0 which is under the 3.0 threshold. Soils. The soil was mapped by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) (1980). The soil map unit for this Sampling Point is identified as Otero-Thedalund-Nelson and the soil series is Olney fine sandy loam, 1-3% slopes. A soil pit was dug to a depth of 16 inches in the middle of the terrace at this Sampling point. A matrix color of 10 YR 5/2 with redox features of 10 YR 4/2 in fine sandy loam soils was found in the top ten inches of substrate. A matrix color of 10 YR 5/4 with redox features of 10 YR 4/4 in sandy clay loam soils were found from 10-16 inches of substrate. Hydric soil was determined to be present due to the presence of a sandy redox. Hydrology. The wetland hydrology requirement is met at this community with the presence of surface water in the channel of the creek, saturation of the substrate, and sediment deposits present on the terrace. Sampling Point B was determined to be a wetland since all three indicators required for regulatory determination of a wetland were present and observed during the field reconnaissance. Sampling Point C This Sampling Point is associated with the southeast bank of Willow Creek at WCB 74/51A. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetland Inventory Classification System has identified Willow Creek as an unknown perennial permanently flooded riverine system with an unconsolidated bottom (R5UBH). Vegetation. This terrace supports one Eastern cottonwood (Populus de/toides) [FAC] and no mid-story. The herbaceous stratum supports Reed canaygrass as a monoculture with one small pocket of showy milkweed (Asciepias speciosa) [FAO] present within the monoculture. The hydrophytic vegetative requirement for wetlands was met with 100 percent of the dominant vegetation species being obligate, facultative-wet, or facultative. The prevalence index was 2.7 which is below the 3.0 threshold. Soils. The soil was mapped by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) (1980). The soil map unit for this Sampling Point is identified as Otero-Thedalund-Nelson and the soil series is Olney fine sandy loam, 1-3% slopes. A soil pit was dug to a depth of 16 inches in the middle of the terrace at this Sampling point. A matrix color of 10 YR 3/2 with redox features of 10 YR 2/2 in fine sandy loam soils was found in the top eight inches of substrate. A matrix color of 10 YR 5/4 with redox features of 10 YR 4/4 in sandy clay loam soils were found from 8-16 inches of substrate. Hydric soil was determined to be present due to the presence of a sandy redox. Hydrology. The wetland hydrology requirement is met at this community with the presence of surface water in the channel of the creek, saturation of the substrate, and sediment deposits present on the terrace. Sampling Point C was determined to be a wetland since all three indicators required for regulatory determination of a wetland were present and observed during the field reconnaissance. SUMMARY Wetlands are associated with the terraces alongside the channel of Willow Creek. The terraces are dominated by Reed canarygrass forming a monoculture. A 404- Wetland Permit will be obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for this project for the construction of a headwall and wingwalls on the south side of the existing bridge. Additionally, Weld County will armor the outlet structures and install new outlet piping. The existing bridge will not be impacted by the project and will not be tied into by the headwall and wingwalls. Willow Creek is a federally jurisdictional Waters of the United States and any associated wetlands are also jurisdictional and subject to regulatory oversight by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. REFERENCES Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. FWS/OBS-79/31. Lichvar, R.W., M. Butterwick, N.C. Melvin, and W.N. Kirchner. 2014. The National Wetland Plant List: 2014 Update of Wetland Ratings. Phytoneuron 2014-41: 1- 42. Soil Conservation Service. 1980. Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part. United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. Issued September 1980. ----. 1990. Hydric Soils of Colorado. U.S. Department of Agriculture. ----. 1991. Hydric Soils of the United States. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Miscellaneous Publication Number 1491. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Great Plains (Version 2.0). U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. May 2010. APPENDIX A FIELD DATA FORMS D _ pY� 6-�.0.1 '( /r3l25 C�cajecnn� ?`� calrrcar�, _ -�pl�gl�� t pocanitOi nor: )9J o 'WS: r •Samplinpliit A f,1v skgaatorda: -ivy iT.- ffseler.T acealp,Range: 5e-G 3 2.1 T 7 ii I ie Lk CO Landforrn(bitisiepe,tomm,c ; Loral reliequorco ti moor,Homo) ,h C�,-Q P- Slope((b): l9 — 1 (7O Subregion(UM): tat 110.5 2 2 2-7e Long:-4 0 if••58 0 5.�. .,0 M ah Eris A, �Q� t -- 3 'fo5'Gope-t - �r orz 25U��ifthae SrnI Rip Unit ME � L{ l *1(!"t 1 ) f"- Amclimatic1hydrologiccondkiansonthesTfe typical forthis iimeo;yea;?Yes V £D no,cl +fatoinRamada.) Are Vegeiaaon .tiaii orlttiralonry A) sigrmar,i,}r sis bad? P 'Normal atlTl�iiSeA .�r�'- Al er1?? Yes At Are Vegetation f) ,Sail ,or Hydrology ft) nakusity piabfernati,;? (if needed,enptin any aneureve in€ .mate.) CLEIKARY ire PI4 ® -•a Acted/ Emu m inns 0umg pegin$Re mms,ih,c�r l ftu tw/tar:2 :, es,etc. HydrophytraVegetetion Pressor Yes No bensemig AT 4ydric bait Pr enEl. - Eras /Nos r ra't aiatiNe apui? ,. fit® Wetland Hydrology Rawest? Yes No • /1 / 71415.14 Remarks: _IV C ,�j��X (,YG V P W c U1 ,0 Ctet r/ (�/ �Vli 71 TATf —Use S Uaa fl ai t33Gli2es a wlr"1.Dii{so . Absolute DDTTI1?coterie intilmtor ' V aicrara b fires cair S A Trae Sftautn (i'loisI4'e:(flQ X ) 9b v f-- Nur o'oro7Dominanl Sc:iaa 11- t/ 14il�s 0(rrvu (a met ke.O51..M orFAO 2 (e eturi ng FALL-}_ �___.__. (A) 3. -..._ Toni Number o;Dor�Th nt 4.. %rope, ARS : a •(� Spedim SeolirlotSbnibOOtrakst (Rotas: ) =TOW Ca,mr TimfSOB mDomine orrt C: tAJ) i. C c: t?r3L'38ita tzv,9rCaba YCC"3 $_ 4. 011-specsas it 7= r. - 'FAGWeper �! ac2= __ _._. =Total Culler FAG swiss 1 ;ca. hirq S ran (Piots7 : DO 0 PA1;T�9sipeaies x4= 1. Qr(n rer/u vi t iiii- 4Q.. Y /:i 'UK.spans _ t X6= 5 2 SF jk t P(A ri i Y ..0: Cfl sayallrfem. 3 (A) I 0 (B ' 3. 4, 4 Lo` e9fe aailaT?fmi e -Rapid TestforB drli eyileVagehlian e. , - ! 2-alai renTeaats i()°c T. 8. • 4-dtilombologica3'1 84F"�IOre'S n V1Iiezippa1hC3 9. - —— daiS i17?angle a con a saparaie sheen) _ 1O. - ..�, Problo tHyaBc tikObylM/c�' w5or�(tplain) 'j=ToalCor r • WQodvVine Stratum (PIMA= _, , :tnrlcatora hj dliir; attdiraallentf afopyiaust - be1al7wSBHit,;Om iiist.klat.3 orprolleinaSF a. HO.,?ap1 Ce a iftsaslrlden l�1 mTaia.f.,3i18r £�L�-8715"� gPw No °fa Gas Ground In Nefa.S2ia m l/ _____ Remarks: Dv2i iO riq-c-uo US Army Cams a invinwrs Grast Plebs—V iers as SU L Sampling Point ! Plaafe Mew:Vast (Ete; ;iaPi+the deeata nmdet3lt>clacummftEne indice_tcr o,a tral Fine ahem=c@€ni i ssJ) Depth WIet e Redo.Fearrires . incias1 Color(r o IS War(rani fo Tyne' Lai Tel dine R KtS _= E1-1 U �0 t2 '1l'1,L.`a04/ is( loam to- Ito'' ID Va ]4 !0 `C I2 /(f Oc lDcari • IT ,e: Cs Cenusii a �DepleHort RilPrteducad Ma-1 GS~Caezred at-Coated Sand Grains. kootion: PLPore L nbi'gt Nr-ttilat 14ydrie Soil lndl r: (Applicablec. el)LC'3 em1.-..oi1eemrtSe-noSer?.) ink16 MiintReserr g mydziv snit ": _t-itstasal(Al) Sander Stayed m Mal&(SA) an Mw.wyc,�(M)(L Lis j)(7 1 HiattEpipsdcn(A2) .�Sandy Redo):(SW - 9tPlahieRed=[A16)( Pse,Ei) i_Black Hisiic(A2) —Sti pped Math:(SR) —Dark Samar (S?) (rice'!) Hydrogen SuIRde(AB) —Loamy Mucky Mineral(FI) 5-HTgh Pains Deeprions(F16) •— Stratified 1.were(AB)t 19 - _Loamy Meisel Matrt (F2) i_e3 's11 l rsa`n7L'A-Zi=F79) i c;nicrM&(A9)-(e, SPs Ii) —Depleiedltleui:(F3) _Reduced ?8) Depleted Beim Darin 5rn-iace(A11) —Redox Dal:Surlarr(F8) Red Farm?Matella](TF2) _M4dc Dark Surisc(Al2) Depleted Dark Suriam(F7) • Very Shaw Dark&dam(Fi2) _ S2nd)t Mackyi jTts argil(Si) —Redm Deptiions(F8) —O er(Sp1ainkIllanadrs) 2.5 cm Mucky Peat or Pea(62)(LP—RC; s3) High Plains Depi ions(F16) - 3indlcalcuz orfrydraph ticveg n aid —5 sat iVlurdv Pest or Peat ma)gai P; (1 lr. '-A 72 878 a LIR 4) mreltandlydminpy mnrsthepres?nt rn1tt distabed-orprablw sia...,. Reatiothre3.ayeer(1'1pese.t): Type: Depth(indres): :'iyath $eiii Lures?it? YC- ila --- Remarks: £ t (. F -1 i - ' (9l �,� o 51'5 Pri am Indicators;(minimum o-"Irma reatnrcd:cae call thatainTa0 Ser,snda►v tndit ,lore;(m n cnum+ofbve raeuired) _IL Surface Water(Al) i vi,devuol el Salt Crust(SI1) Bonne soil Croats(BB) _fligh Water Table(A?) Aquatic invertebrates(893) —Sparsely,Afegetad Concave dam(H8) J Saturation(A3) —Hydrogen en Sulftde Odor(CI) Drainage Patle (BIB) ____Xatar fvlarim(89) Dry-Season Water Table(C2) _.Oldd r3 Mile' on Ur-DM Rowe(C33 _s/SedimentDenosrs(B2) .!Ot ideed Rheospireies on living Roora[C-.3) (Try 'a£'7a-2) • Drift Deposfx(B3) (L hate nabtiltr. Gry"nsh Bnrrn1Ns(CB) Alga]Mat or Crust(r4) - Presence et Reduced him(C4) S`ahnalion Visible on Aeiiai?a ngery(C9) —Iran Deposit(653 - •_ Thin Mucl:Surface(C7) —,Geomorphic Pos tion(Da) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) _•Other(explain InRenarl,e) FAG-Nerlual b "i(e?5) _Water-S'inedLarie (69) _FrasMieaveliummnrrs(€1?) gRR.9 Pieigl P'LLerva ions: (A a.) / I Sure Wafer? Beni?avOgf V No Derih(inches): Water Table Pu3SeiV Yes I o Depth(inches): >�UM: Sear ot.Pie nib Yes v ND Dap&(inches): le 0 " Welland Kydralegy 1=�.mc 2 tfe; Me (includes c eplilenr1 Inge) Describe Recorded Data bircmecgeuge,rrrffniro►irrgviml%,aerial photos,pratrious insper eons)WauaIable - Pemarics: - • .(JO 4 1 M/0 Ntk --- US Army casjis aEnoinee s • Gia ain i Pl -Version 20 0 ifETLADS5©E(1 E . + 11�®IV1 DATA FORS —Guest Rene RogFive Project/Site: In Or 415I A Daft. ah Clil,/Cou : 10 1d1 ., Sampling : 1 I/ 131 AppileanilOomer: .(.)eA,6 Co Ye: CD Sampling Point ~-' inuestigator(s): )C(,1('t`,��,,{ �( �� See¢cn,Township,Range:SLG 12)r Z s i t'W d,S� �rik iv-, Landfon(blistope,Wren,etc) fi Cl.GP Local relief(concave,convex,nope): C�YV V - Slope(%): 0-l V le.(p,4 t4) Suboeegion(LRR): (T Lai: tIO• J 127- 1 Long: 'r141tt -W805(1 Datum CI 1 itatP Soil iviep Unit Warne: 0 cams-A:allow le qi tA Are Climatic/hydro oglC conditions on The site typinl{arth Tfm2 dyes?? Yes No (lino,-captain in Remarks.) / Are Vegetation .Soil N�� 1 ,orHydnalogy /v��signrlcartihfdisturbed? Ara'Normal Girctunstences"present? Yes ✓ Na Are Vegetation ,Soil_ I .or Hydrology y V naturally problematic? (if needed,erpfain any asiswers in Rerrari .) Si.1EiVERY OF MOMS- Agmcie sire..m. s avnr�n@ s mplii t pant ks aCEE©yas, Cc��eazils,aa>aps s FA fr a urrae,eto. HydrophymcYegeetion Present? Yes ff No Is °ioSampleW Aeaa • Hydrsc Soil Present'? '[es /No cralaWetland Hydrology Present? Yes ✓ No �aed� YesWe Renar6s: q N (A) ci- i 0 (6 a,.,rr 5 Of (A)l If OW GIZeJ al • (.)G 74/5i 4 tE-GEVA a OM—Use s,afenticia nos umes of Maas. . Absolute Dominant indicator ' Doroirranm ves2vroreecsl Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) %Gorier SperfP ? Stains . Neer DI Dominant Sparks •i. iirat Ara OSL,FACIA,.or FAG 2. (e�Gurrrng FAC-): ._..�1 (A) 3- Tale]Nun%)er of Dominant 4. . Speraes Avow All Sl3 la: (B) _,• =Total Caner Percent of Dominant Species 1� SeoiinolSiirub Straitrrn (Pintele: 1 Trial Ara 08E,FACUU,or FAC: I D gm 1. 3. Toad 96 Cover'of: Multiply by:. a OBLspecies x 1_ co. 'FAO/lisped—as t x2= Z 3. =i ofai Gorier—� FAG species x 3= Herb Stratum (Piotsize:42.n_ )C 6-0 FACUspecies n4= 1. 3 L[) CU (l.h ZCL, w '( Fl1Qi2 UPL species :15= 2 Column Tole]e t (A) 7- (B) 3. Preyffienee index=WA= 4•. Ely5AphyitplIegeraraora Indicat?nss r Rapid Test for Hydraphyiicvegeretion a. v -Comdnanoe Test is>GO% 7 Prevalence inde::is .01 • B. 4-Morpitologloat Adaptations'(Pst)vtdesuoporifng 9. data in Remarks Cron a separate sheet) _ 10. - _,,,ProbiematichlydropYgrtihVe3eel1on`(Explain) tO =Total Cover • Woody VineStretum (Notate: ) ilrukatorsdihydriosaland nstland hydrology must l - bapresent,unless disturbed orproalematie. 2 i:4yd;cphy'de e T oIs]GENET Vegetation Sara Ground in Herb SYatum Reshot'? apes I Ne Remarks: (- eifV)CCCW1AA 62�j�v r/' (ii US Amy Corps of Eoginees Great Plains-Version 2.0 SxOL • Sampling Point 6 ..clue Osarsig`diorn: (Ds-si to a r2ep'ur Freado2 m clocc rre3Ethe DadicaEor or tank n'Areal ride uTind'it >e1 Depthililabt; RedoxFeai:ues . finches) CoIor(naisii) % Color(tlaiM % Tyne' Lost Tetric a Rmna,,rtt$ _0_112.11 10 '( -12 E51--- •to - IV [ 0, Ye.Wjif it ___ dal( 10cP.vi . • 'Type: GOenoe:risallen,D eple or�Rini=P,edu=Hulas-9nc,G&CaveredarCoaledZaraGrains. limb-lien; PL=PoraLinibg,WI/a i-lydric Boil it aiii rs-: (Apa)icebie4• 211 Lt4ns,er21 G to ise nalei2.) fsrencato,z.xorgstobiercalis Hy Snit: _ Nistasol(Al) �findv Gleyed Mao uc(4) _1lt+tudc(Aai iS II,J) —Hfs`iicEpipecirn(.42) SandyPetiole(S) Con9 P Ii1eRarIoi;(Ala)iUM'F.;G3 i_ Black HisdcUA _Stipped Matrix:(SS) _Dark StirfaM(S7) (1 s.) Hydrogen Suriide(A4) _,_, Loamy Mucky Mineral(Fl) High?tars DEsprs tons(FIS) Snatitied L rats(Rf)(M i) _LTdfity eteyed 111131r1 (F2) %_3n.,t.1`1� n7Lrila 7.2 aTS) ! i inn tdiudt:(ACrams, i5) _Depleted ivlateC:(F3) _Reduced Ve a(r-18) _ Depleted?blow Darn Surface(All) _Redo;Dent Surface(F6) —Red P3TETR Material(FF2) T nick Dark Sur c`(Al2) Depleted DarkSuriar (P7) Very SfmanyDarkSurfae s(TF32) _—Sandy l(uC rilliirteral(Si) — Reim.Depi ,lions(F8) _O:herrEIV1eir! ;malls) ,_2a cm Muc'�,r Peat or Peat(92)(a ,iZ a i-2) ., MO Plains Depri ions(F16) 3tndfmtars orfiydrei31Sc veg ora aid —5 cM Murky Peat arPeat(S3){M.7) ((1LNa 7E a To of L.Pt.R_)) trEllant;Fnjrlraiogy an stt epr g_nt, cmtas diis4:ubed ar pstiblantaiic. Reatecti eizga Cjfpras,:c;: . Type: / Depth(fndtea): Caydtie SO Pii,�"'ant? Yes ___ Ali Vle5i /OM , d - 3 ©f0S1aocv,,e,G( r {i'l;QROL 't — . blictizitalligdrr10 jirrttit at9: pdpfary Intik:Mose(ninimugi o�c�o"no mudpack thick all ihnian8G�) a.cnndasy tndaxg2ot✓-(minirratr c cerium Teat.rcn Suraca Water(Ai) 1 It(j I mil i,1 Salt Crust(B11) Surface Soil Craft(Ea) iglilfliaterTa:o1e(A2) Aquaticinvartebrates(813) _Spar eyVeget dConeatra.SruF=s (88) Latureiion(A3) - Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ,Metres e Patterns(BlD) T f firm ar Mario(Bi) _Dry-Season Water Tablet(C2) aric l d Rh±eesptrems ma Liarri5 Ronts(C3) a Sediment Deposits(B2) _ 02:kiited Riieaspireras on Lining Rona( ) (where "(.7 . • DitftDepoeY (S3) (when sot abed) _,Grey. i9het3rcnr5(C8) Alga)Mat or Crust i") - Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) —Sanrralion l(fsibia os Aerial lrr e j(C9) —iron Dapo;ltts(Bs) _Min Muo &,rota(G7) _t oarnorptiiePosmort(D2) Inrmcation Visible an Aerial Iraagely(B7) —Other[ET]air!inRenartrs) FAO-MIL-al T' (D5) _Urtster,S iliecrLeavea(B9) Fran Heatrefrit>zcr(tarks(crtg(LLRF) tNielc; eraa i rts: •� 6�, � �' Surface WatarPreesez lZ ' Yes o J/DepEb(incites): t 0, ci Water Table Prisent? Yes Ko V Depth(inches): > 11,2. • Saturation Prs nt2 Yes No Deo&(rnr3nes): I Q i( Tear Hytirato�Pm Y 1/ Me (includes eapiif anrsii ge) Describe Recorded Data(ell emit gauge,aontotmc wall,aerial photos,pi-airbus inspeb6ons),If available Remsrirs 1 .-• .A) i ( V(4) \,e,t,4 . , . ... ..___ .. . us Army Carts of ,sotnee Cirza—•1'lairls-i(ersion 2i! r��aII ND DETER ilikl_�Ti0M©QT1 FOB?-Gea Rains Region f Project/Site: LOC)/"7 I i?..1 A Pr _"� City/Count :{r 1V /IN�i Sampling Dae-��'l''��fAppicanifOwner. 1N t_C1 C .rt - Slate: CO Sampling Point Li �-- investigatnr(s): ')(1,I'C( T(� 1 Gt1 Section,Township,Range: 5 Cc-5 r T (e k t eigq,14) L ndform(tillalope,tare c ,etc,); -I- j a Local re!iief(concave,convex,nape): f it:WOV _ Slope(%): 0 (62A Subregion(LRR): Let '0 •S Z 2-7 S Long:" V)4.5-F1 a') (i Datum'Soil ivlap Unit Name:Name: [/ (.1 )0 CCM i"/ 70 S tcRiilailIi classification: t2- 5 i(J Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site iypicas for this time of year? ':'es V No (If no,a plain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation 4) ,Sol w or Hydrology 40 signin-cantty disturbed? Are`Normal Circumstanr "present? Yes Y No Are Vegetation N .Sol IV or Hydrology A) naturally problematic? (if needed,enp!ain any answers In Rernarl .) Oil iCL t CE=F- 9 1EV@2- a-s is s'a p siauir3cao s w-n[0 a 1g point ioceraons,fia[rasc�a,oneuroar tt da rns,e.c. HyrJrophydovegetation Present? Yes 7 No Is 1-tydric Soil Present? Yes ✓ No ii.eSarn!aied Area lrJeJand Hydrology Present? Yes V No 1Fn�irneWetiarid2 L'es No Renaris: Ii 5 & 113 c k V E TATiOi\9-Use soiett" i reffnee of piara . Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance ni- worizt- L: Ire Stratum (Plot size: { DO 7�.�50 %Cover ecies?5 Status Number Species 11- ro r(Lk 4G5 6 A4(9 6 OtY,O .11 f�C F That Are.OSL,FACW,or FAG3 2. (e:cduding FAC-): _ (A) 3. Total Number of Dominant Li-. , Species Across All Scats: (g) =Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species p,�'1 SeolinolShnjb Stratum (Prot ste: ) That Ara OBL,PACK or PAC: 1 V V (NB) 1_ 2. Prevalence Index t"rosics'ree`� • 3_ Total ii Cover of Multiplvbv: OBLspecies s 1= r - FACIA/spades t lc2= 2- 5. =T oS�l Cover FAC species 2-- x 3= L9 Herb Stratum (Plots : Goo _ r!��1 ( G /� FACU species „4= 1. (�- CO 5 a a f Y r kv UPI_species x 5= C Cut trade- '' column Totals 3 (A) ($) 3. a .1 r, Prevaiencande: =B/A= 5. ci 6` pnyttc 5fegeimo IncU s cabor 6 ✓ _Rapid Test for Hydraphytic Vegetation T —,2-Dominance Test is>5D% 7. J/3-Prevalence Inde)c is .Q' . 6 _ -MorphologicalAdaptations'(Psouirlesupporting 9. data in Remark or an a separate sheet) . iD. • — _ Proble.maticliydrnphyticVa lelion'(EtTlain) -] =Total Cover Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 'Indic tons of hydrie soi and wetland hydrology must I. - he present,unless disturbed orprobtematc. 2_ Hydsophyiic 5 =Total Cover Vend =don / i,San Ground in Herb Steturn PE -env? Yes-- NO Remarks: ` 1ov e mode US Army Corps of Engineers Great Plains-Version 2.0 SOIL • SampUng Point 0...." Profile aesarkptiorr. (0.--oribe athe depda Freaderl`r?)dot iment Erre indite;orcer-Praa'it o absence cif andicalor5.) Depth Mate. Redmc Fee Tres finches) Dolor(riors % Dotor(rtoi ) °to Tune' Ili Tet Rsnarl:s D 88 10 3 LO 'fie 2/2- [oak [o J • 'Type: G=Gon nilaiion, .D2pfeaon,Ri}I=Reduced MUla- ,G8Govered or Coated Sand Grains. kacaiiohn PL=Pore Wig,flfFM;iik. lH Jdrio Soil indices rs.: (A plicabte tp all ERRs,:fllP-- tect.Jis_rzcr f.) indicators for Probientsdia Hydria Soil?: _ IS(Snl(Al) andy Gleyed Mask( ) 1 urn Muds(A9)(LQa B,J) HisUcEoipadan(A2) .—/ Sandy Re-don:(S5) Coast PrableRedox(R96)(ERR F,,il) Black Hislie(A ) S tint]ed Watri::(S8) _Dark Surfaces(S7) (ERR.G) Hudrngan Suliida(A4) Loamy Mud,r'Mineral(ri) High Pleats Depreesions 05) • Stratified Layers(A5)(L t) __ l namr Dieyed Matriit(2) (esRP 1;2 otr�itle el ..p . E'7s) l _i u^tz ltllud:(l a)(L F:. l�) — Depleted it1abi:(F3) Deduced VertiC(F-98) f_ Depleted 8alow Dark Surface(All) Redo;:Dark Sunless(F6) Red Parent Material(FF2) r old:Dade Surface(Al2) Depleted Dark Sondra(Ft) Very Shallmv Dark Surfar a(F12) _ Sandv?ilnctyKaralal(S1) Redox Depre ions(F8) _ Other(Ernpla pin Remarks) _ 2 5 am Muc.'Peat orPeat(S2)(fie C. il) —High Plains Deora ions(Fi6) • 'Indictors ofhydraphyiicue el in'on arcs 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(P n F) (1llIRA 72€7S ? _-1) wetland b./di-nippy rntsi be pis suit, unixs astub ad-or pmbraric Restricjue't_"'ira(if mac: ti: Type: % Depth(inures): [yydricSell Present? ii MD Remaris: Pi vtq -1 ne scuclict y !own,i 1 - 3 0/0 510 We'd 2nd Flydrologirindicates: Priplanr lndlcalots(minimum done auiireed;cieckall ihatapply) Secondary Indicators(minimum afiwe racnnrad) V Swine Water(Al) 1 K chd.hit(,1 Sale Crust(B11) _Surface Soil Cracks(es) rgn Wales-Tapia(A2) —Aquatic Tnuerebrates(B13) Sparely Vegeta'Pd Cortcare Strrac(B8) Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C 1) _Drainage Patterns(B 10) — Naiar ivlaris(Bi) Z _Dry-Season Water Table(G2) _b 3rli 11 Rlfia reres on Zsi Rcros(( ) Sediment Deposits(B2) —Or died Pih�aspiteres on Living Rooms( ) (t<�ra^z f;7 3) • _ DrrtDeposits, (B3) (where t: f ) —Crayfish Suruers(G8) • —Alga)Mat or Crust(B=) - ' —Presence of Reduced Iran(CT) _Sa;_nation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) _ iron Deposes(85) —i hin Mucc Surface(C7) _Geomorphic Posraon{D2) — Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) Other(Explain in Remerlcs) _FAG-ItteutralTest(t75) —Water-Stained Leaves(B9) - _ Frest-heave 1-lurrmu s (sue F) rielu t3E>.sert aorrs: - „ hei (("^ 1 r SurfamWatrPreseent?jd1 'io Depth(inches)_ lJ� d WaierTable Prasent v ' i o y Depth(inches): } l to Saturation Print? Yes i No Death Cinches): 8 i t tlietastd E-lydsolo3 P€ea Veg.- v ikTa (includes capillarytinge) Describe Recorded Data(Suzann gauge,monitoring mail,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available Remelt- A) G ( 0/0 Cl\,ee US Argo{Corps i;r Engnear Grct Plains-Version 20 APPENDIX B PHOTOGRAPHS it t r Yf'/ ..,, ,, , i , ;,..: ,,, , , , 117 '`,S-'''''.— 7 .' `— - ''''' +ir r,, �. ? t 1 I SL .`ti F .14rYr ,P 444, \ . , . ,„ ,.. . 4,.. , ,, . - 1, . . . , „, ii,_ . ,‘ it• • ...,.., - ,.,..:. —7',.,' • . ti • it rtAxr j7 �..• • 9 „r � '/�I N' �1 ;SY .9 l ro s 74 •• o f a' � l I Syr ` ' c7 , ,, I . *"‘-':•*.-;,?I*3 1.4,.*'?% iit .*'''f,* 7.. :,'/' ' 4,‘'i r OW ''' 4. r : •• r n r1•.` '' . View of Willow Creek looking north from WCB 74/51A. . itall*r 7ip 1 r k''-: .. :1',.: -,,: _ , fir}. '' ''' is ', \ ;�' .Sc� 4s)iiiii.)1. J . I, -re-.. View of Willow Creek looking downstream from the upstream or north side of WCB 74/51A. l.:4.,,77.,i':.1:'''''41-„. .— '7.,,--.... . '`L s tor fir -' -...' xf` _ s Prf, ' .' fit It %IC, .._ I c',t 4- ,: , Yip c 1 ,er)r • a i . , ' �Mtt a ,� ' ..*.r.*A7.0,- . � ,' N. pia r. r �� View of Willow Creek on the south or downstream side of WCB 74/51A. r r. , . emu tw 'r- 1„,-Ila w x twi r yr-*.f' 'Ff V 1 o . C/...b ? Y. — - - ii a. 4.'. i t+ r 'ary .•-• 't,, t • i • +, 44 imV' Md-f h y. • ,' 9 lt`i , ti l p r f <.. .. Cal ! tl,. " , t �` ..,, r >r 4 't • ..\ a, vi WI nfi 2 r .0 ,y.. • '.L -r.`bi ' , v 0f, , s'.,: s:?. -. k View of Willow Creek looking upstream from the downstream side of WCB 74/51A.Sampling Point C at the northeast bank of Lone Tree Creek at WCB 60.5/49A. r,,; ,• ear • a �s A a" • View of the project area and WCB 74/51A looking west from the east side of the bridge into the town of Galeton. • r 4. -4 View of the project area and WCB 74/51A looking east from the west side of the bridge. 1/22/2026 12:01:34 PM LB Galeton Oil and Gas . 4. \ 11 r i t� 1 rir f--47 --,...--,1,4u. Ai.,..“, .4. o� ..71..Iwt.�! le: i �R # l.�,� CR• T4 , ,tw �k:\ !!11 x Ir . r .t+•.� ;, �'d' �' `mod' b . , ,i . , I : ',, ..illgi MB* ,,, ,,.',_ , . I , IA\ 17:.. . III ! : 8..... ..---...L...,-.7......_ I•ii IF ,..it. x y }CR72 ital \ 4 � 4 __. »:, i �._ _ Y f I( „1041 W•`— �3-0023 :-'-. I�� r . .�._, y;y,s� 1041 W JG LA.;-0022 - ) _ __.......____ Scale: 1:21887 Data layers that appear on this map may or may A N otes: not be accurate,current,or otherwise reliable. DISCLAIMER: This product has been developed solely for internal use only by Weld County.The GIS database,applications,and data in the product is subject to constant change and the accuracy and completeness cannot be and is not guaranteed. The designation of lots or parcels or land uses in the database does not imply that the lots or parcels were legally created or that the land uses comply with applicable State or Local law. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL ANY PART THE PRODUCT BE USED FOR FINAL DESIGN PURPOSES. WELD COUNTY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES,EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO THE COMPLETENESS,ACCURACY,OR CORRECTNESS OF SUCH PRODUCT,NOR ACCEPTS ANY LIABILITY,ARISING FROM ANY INCORRECT,INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. Houstan Aragon To: Evan Pinkham Cc: Denise Staley; Don Dunker; Curtis Hall; Cameron Parrott;Trace Anderson; Cinde Wright; Kevin Hettinger Subject: RE: DOLA Grant Application Submittals From: Evan Pinkham<epinkham@weld.gov> Sent:Thursday,January 29, 2026 8:05 AM To: Houstan Aragon <haragon@weld.gov> Cc: Denise Staley<dstaley@weld.gov>; Don Dunker<ddunker@weld.gov>; Curtis Hall <chall@weld.gov>; Cameron Parrott<cparrott@weld.gov>;Trace Anderson <tnderson@weld.gov>; Cinde Wright<cwright@weld.gov>; Kevin Hettinger<khettinger@weld.gov> Subject: DOLA Grant Application Submittals Houstan, Attached are the submittals for the Galeton Drainage and WCR 41 DOLA EIAF grant applications. Please let me know if you have any questions. 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