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RE: APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR RECONNAISSANCE LEVEL FLOOD MITIGATION FOR
WATTENBURG AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
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 a Proposal for a Reconnaissance Level
Flood Mitigation for Wattenburg between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Office of Emergency
Management, and Kistner and Associates, with terms and conditions being as stated in said
proposal, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said proposal, 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 Proposal for a Reconnaissance Level Flood Mitigation for Wattenburg
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Office of Emergency Management, and Kistner and
Associates be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said proposal.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 26th day of February, A.D., 1996.
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KISTNER 8t ASSOCIATES
Mitigation -Recovery Consultants
Proposal for a
Reconnaissance Level Flood Mitigation Plan for Wattenburg
December 15, 1995
Scope of Work:
Kistner and Associates (Consultant) will prepare a "Reconnaissance Level Flood Mitigation Plan
for Wattenburg" (unincorporated Weld County) and the Weld County Office of Emergency
Management (Client). The Plan will provide residents with a plan-of-action to reduce (mitigate) some
of the flooding that has affected their homes and property in past years. The plan will identify:
El historical flood information;
EL structures at risk, including depth of flooding, through a flood hazard mitigation survey;
H reasonable mitigation measures that residents can use to reduce future damage to their
homes and property;
a flood warning system that residents can use to receive a warning and then prepare for
possible flooding;
H who to call in an emergency for assistance;and
Ed recommendations and agencies (county, state, federal, and private) where Wattenburg
residents might obtain additional assistance.
Tasks in Project:
Task 1 Consultant will obtain flood and community information from several
sources such as: (1)Colorado Office of Emergency Management, (2)
Colorado Water Conservation Board, (3) Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program, (4)
Omaha District US Army Corps of Engineers, (5) Natural Resources
Conservation Service (formerly SCS), (6) Colorado Geological Survey,
(7) Weld County Historical Society, and (8) Local newspaper accounts
local and Denver Post. 9 hours @$35 $ 315
Task 2 Consultant will interview residents of Wattenburg to obtain flooding
information. So far, four residents have signed up for interviews. These
interviews will be conducted at the residents convenience (evening and
Saturday if necessary). 8 hours @$35 280
Task 3 Consultant will identify and obtain maps of the Wattenburg area such as
topographic maps with from two to ten ft. contour interval elevations.
Sources of this information: (1)Weld County Planning Department, (2)
Weld County Engineering Department, (3) highway Department for
elevations on nearby roads. 4 hours @$35 140
750 South Kline Way, Lakewood, Colorado 80226 -Office(303) 985-1837-FAX 985-1186-rkist750aoLcorn
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Mr.Ed Herring December 15,1995
Flood Mitigation Plan for Wattenburg
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Task 4 Consultant will conduct a "Survey for Flood Hazard Mitigation" of all
structures in Wattenburg. This will include (1) Building Location by map
site, (2) Building Description (length, width, square ft. slab on grade,
basement, elevated, and type of construction), (3) Floodplain information
(where building is located in reference to floodplain), (4) Elevation of
ground near building, elevation of lowest floor, and elevation of 10O-year
flood at property. This will identify structure at risk from flooding and what
mitigation measures may be accomplished at each structure. 8
hours @$35 280
Task 5 Consultant, along with mitigation team, will conduct a "Flood Mitigation
Workshop"for residents of Wattenburg. Workshop will be designed to
answer questions on floodproofing of structures, flood warning system -
information, and will provide a Weld County Booklet on Flood
Mitigation. 8 hours @$35 280
Task 6 Consultant, assisted by mitigation team, will research information on the
best economical flood warning system for Wattenburg residents. The
National Weather Service will assist in training volunteers on how to read
"Staff Gauges" in nearby flood channels. 4 hours @ $35 140
Task 7 Consultant, assisted by mitigation team, will prepare a
"Reconnaissance Level Flood Mitigation Plan for Wattenburg." This
plan will contain recommendations for Weld County, Wattenburg
residents, and others to mitigate flood problems in the unincorporated
Town of Wattenburg. The plan will include and identify public information
about flooding, emergencies, and where residents can turn to for
assistance when disaster strikes. 30 hours @ $35 1,050
Total Project(71 hours at$35) Cost is $ 2, 485
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January 22, 1996
Weld County
Board of County Commissioners
915 Tenth Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Commissioners:
Attached is a copy of a proposal submitted by Kistner St Associates for work at the
Wattenburg area regarding flooding. I would request that you do a work session so
that I can contact Mr. Kistner so that he can be present to explain the scope of work
that he will be doing.
If you have any questions please contact me. When you schedule the work session I
will get ahold of Mr. Kistner to verify that he will be present.
Sincerely,
Ed Herring
Director
enclosure: Kistner St Associates proposal
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