20070420City of Eagle to UWI 8-10.pdf

MOORE SMITH BUXTON & TURCKE, CHARTERED
ATIORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
950 W. BANNOCK STREET, SUITE 520; BOISE, IV 83702
TELEPHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone] www.msbtlaw.com
STEPHANIEJ. BONNEY
SUSAN E. BUXTON.
P AULJ. FITZER
MICHAEL C. MOORE*
BRUCEM SMITH
PAULA. TURCKE'
CARLJ. WITHROB,
TAMMY A. ZOKAN
JOHN J. McFADDEN.tof Counsel
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McDevitt & Miller LLP
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RE: IPUC Case Nos. UWI-06-04 (Kastera)
and UWI-07-02 (Lanewood)
Dear Scott & Joe:
Enclosed please find the City of Eagle s Responses to Discovery Requests related to the above
referenced matters. You are being provided with one copy of the CD containing the Amended
Water Master Plan for use in both the Kastera and Lanewood cases.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours
MOORE SMITH BUXTON & TURCKE, CHTD.
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Bruce M. Smith
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Enclosures
Bruce M. Smith, ISB # 3425
Susan E. Buxton, ISB # 4041
MOORE SMITH BUXTON & TURCKE, CHARTERED
Attorneys at Law
950 West Bannock Street, Suite 520
Boise, Idaho 83702
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Attorney for City of Eagle, Idaho
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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF UNITED WATER IDAHO INC. TO
AMEND AND REVISE CERTIFICATE OF
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. 143
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CASE NO. UWI-06-
CITY OF EAGLE'
RESPONSES TO SECOND
PRODUCTION REQUEST
OF UNITED WATER
IDAHO INC's TO
THE CITY OF EAGLE
IDAHO FILED 4/6/07
COMES NOW the City of Eagle, Idaho, by and through its attorney of record, Bruce M.
Smith, and submits its Response to Second Production Request of United Water Idaho Inc. to the
City of Eagle, Idaho. Pursuant to Commission Rules of Procedure, the documents were prepared
by Counsel, City Engineer, and City Staff. The record holder is Sharon Bergmann, City Clerk
O. Box 1520, Eagle, ID 83616 [phone].
As a general response, the City objects to any request which seeks information protected
by the attorney work product doctrine, attorney/client privilege, including information produced
or generated pursuant to any Executive Session meeting by the City.
CITY OF EAGLE'S RESPONSES TO SECOND PRODUCTION REQUEST OF UNITED WATER IDAHO, INC.
TO THE CITY OF EAGLE - 1
REQUEST NO.8: Please supplement your Response to United Water Idaho
Inc.'s First Production Requests Nos. 1-7 dated July 14, 2006, to include any and all new
facts or information so that your answers to Requests Nos. 1-7 are accurate as of April
2007.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.8: Please see below.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.1: No supplemental
response IS necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.2: No supplemental
response IS necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.3: Please see attached.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.4: See attached CD.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.5: No supplemental
response IS necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.6: No supplemental
response IS necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.7: The City is no longer
in active negotiations with the developer and the developer has indicated to the City it is
not going to annex into the City.
REQUEST NO.9: With respect to your answer to the First Production Requests
of the Commission Staff No. 4, provide the source of the "3.25cfs" used in the calculation
that answers request No.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO.9: The 3.25cfs was determined by the City
Engineer based on the Water Right No. 63-12448.
CITY OF EAGLE'S RESPONSES TO THE SECOND PRODUCTION REQUEST OF UNITED WATER
IDAHO INc. TO THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO -Page 2 of 4
REQUEST NO. 10: Please provide the estimated peak pumping output of the
Brookwood well. Provide all supporting documentation.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO. 10: Estimated peak pumping output of the
Brookwood well is 1758 gpm based on pump test.
Dated this dof April, 2007.
Brucb M. Smith
Attorney for City of Eagle
CITY OF EAGLE'S RESPONSES TO THE SECOND PRODUCTION REQUEST OF UNITED WATER
IDAHO INc. TO THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO -Page 3 of 4
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on thi~y of April, 2007 I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document via the method indicated below to:
Dean J. Miller, Esq.
McDevitt & Miller LLP
420 West Bannock Street
PO Box 2564
Boise, ID 83701
( ) US. Mail, Postage Prepaid
('tHand Delivered
( ) Overnight Mail
( ) Facsimile
Gregory P. Wyatt
United Water Idaho, Inc.
PO Box 190420
Boise, ID 83719
( ) U.S. Mail, Postage Prepaid
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( ) Overnight Mail
( ) Facsimile
Tom C. Morris
Kastera LLC
372 S. Eagle Road, Suite 375
Eagle, ID 83616
( ) US. Mail, Postage Prepaid
(t.J-Hand Delivered
( ) Overnight Mail
() Facsimile
Jean Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
() US. Mail, Postage Prepaid
(+Hand Delivered
( ) Overnight Mail
( ) Facsimile
Scott Woodbury
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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(a.1-Hand Delivered
( ) Overnight Mail
( ) Facsimile
~M. Smith
CITY OF EAGLE'S RESPONSES TO THE SECOND PRODUCTION REQUEST OF UNITED WATER
IDAHO INc. TO THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO -Page 4 of 4
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(Draft #1- Submitted to the City of Eagle on July 13, 2006)
Trailhead Planned Community Addition to the City
Eagle, Idaho
RECEIVED & FILED
CITY OF EAGLEMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO
and
KASTERA, LLC
JUL 1 4 2006
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1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to
establish a framework for urban community development planning and timing of
development improvements on Kastera s 660 acre Trailhead property and other
Kastera properties which are located in the Eagle foothills in close proximity to
the City of Eagle, Idaho. It is in each party's interest to coordinate planning and
development efforts and to accomplish a more effective integrated community
development program.
2. AUTHORITY AND OWNERSHIP OF LAND: Both the City of Eagle and Kastera,
LLC has the authority to enter into pre-annexation agreements, development
agreements, contracts and MOOs. Kastera, LLC has several affiliated companies
, that own and control large land holdings within the area north of Eagle, Idaho.
Kastera has the authority to commit these affiliated companies to this MOU.
3. MUTUAL BENEFIT: All parties to this MOU agree that it is to their mutual
interest and benefit to work cooperatively as planning and development proceeds
on the 660 acre Trailhead property and other Kastera properties. All parties also
agree it is to their mutual benefit to work cooperatively to construct municipal
water system improvements to serve the 660 acre Trailhead property and other
Kastera properties in the Eagle Foothills.
4. FRAMEWORK FOR URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY THE cm
EAGLE:
City of Eagle Actions
A. The City of Eagle desires to annex the 660 acre Trailhead property and
other Kastera properties into the City of Eagle in order to facilitate
community development and expand water service to properties within
the foothills area. Therefore, the City of Eagle will provide an annexation
path for immediate annexation of the 660 acre Trailhead property which
will lead to further annexation of additjonal Kastera properties. The Oty
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of Eagle will annex the 660 acre Trailhead property and additional Kastera
properties on or before September 10, 2006
B. Upon annexation, the Oty of Eagle will zone the 660 acre Trailhead
property and additional Kastera properties as Mixed Use with a maximum
gross density limitation of two residential dwelling units per gross acre.
C. The City of Eagle will take necessary actions to permit, approve and
authorize construction of the water system improvements to commence
on or before July 4,2007 in order to provide municipal water service to
the 660 acre Trailhead property and additional Kastera properties. This
water service shall be sufficient to allow community development on the
660 acre Trailhead property and additional Kastera properties at a
maximum gross density of two residential dwelling units per gross acre
plus other related and supportive community development land uses
functionally related to the Trailhead Planned Community and additional
Kastera properties.
D. The City of Eagle will accept and process POD and platting applications
from Kastera LLC to commence community development actions on the
660 acre Trailhead property and additi()nalKastera properties allowing
construction of community development knprovements to begin no later
than July 4,2007.
E. The City of Eagle will authorize a late-comers agreement for Kastera,
LiC to recover applicable up-front water system improvement costs and
related utility improvement costs. The location, sizing and capacity of the
utility system improvements shall be mutually agreeable to both parties.
F. The City of Eagle will not impose a moratorium on development or
take actions to delay community development of the Kastera properties
that are annexed into the City of Eagle.
G. The City of Eagle will recognize that the municipal ordinances In affect
at the time of annexation shall apply to and govern the community
development actions on the Kastera properties that have been annexed
into the City of Eagle.
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5. FRAMEWORK FOR URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY KASTERAf LLC:
Kastera. !J& Actjons
A. Kastera( LLC will apply for annexation into the City of Eagle on or
before July 31, 2006.
B. Kastera, LLC will provide funding to the City of Eagle to pay a fair
share of the municipal water system cost to seNe the 660 acre
Trailhead property and additional Kastera properties. The fair share
contribution will be determined by a subsequent analysis and
agreement. Funding will be available to meet the July 4, 2007
construction start date for water mains to serve the Trailhead property
and additional Kastera properties. Kastera will provide sufficient up-
front funding to allow the City of Eagle to finalize water system
expansion plans in order to meet the July 4, 2007 construction start
date for water mains to serve the Trailhead property and additional
Kastera properties. The location, sizing and capacity of the utility
system improvements shall be mutually agreeable to both parties.
C. Kastera, LLC will work cooperatively with the City of Eagle to develop
master planned communities that will set an example of outstanding
foothills development in a public-private partnership.
D. Kastera, LLC will limit the overall residential density to two dwelling
units per gross acre.
E. Kastern, LLC will utilize the Mixed Use zoning to achieve flexible
clustered development, open space preservation, provision of regional
and community facilities, provision of regional and community services
plus community development themes and designs that are acceptable
to the City of Eagle and Kasteraf LLC.
F. Upon annexation, Kastera, LLC will submit a letter to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission (PUC) requesting water service from The City of
Eagle. Between the time of signing of this MOU and the time
annexation, Kastera, LtC will reimburse the Oty of Eagle for applicable
legal fees related to the PUC coordination efforts.
G. The amount of funding that Kastera allocated to united Water
Company for water system improvements shall be reallocated to the
City of Eagle for water system improvements.
6. IT IS MlITUALl Y AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PARTIES THAT: This
MOU instrument in no way restricts the parties from participating in similar
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activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, and Individuals.
Modifications of this MOU shall be made by mutual consent of the parties, by the
Issuance of a written modification, signed and dated by all parties, prior to any
changes being petformecl.
7. TERM OF THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND TERMINATION:
It is the intent of this MOU to be the catalyst that stimulates additional binding
agreements such as a pre-annexation agreement or a development agreement.
As such, any Party, in writing may terminate their participation in this MOU in
whole, or in part, at any time before the date of annexation which shall also be
the expiration date of this MOU.
8. BOTH PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT: Additional documents, contracts, and
agreements will have to be negotiated and signed in order to implement this
MOU.
9. IN WITNESS TREREOF, The parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the date written below:
CitY of Eagle. Idaho
Honorable Nancy C. Merrill, Mayor Date
Sharon K. Bergmann, Eagle City Clerk Date
Var Reeve Date
Wayne S. Forrey Date
EAGLE, IDAHO
MEMORANDUM OF DNDERST ANDING
Between
THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO
And
KASTERA, LLC
1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOD) is to establish
a framework and process for planning and development of Kastera LLC's (Kastera) Trailhead
Property as identified in Exhibit A and, consistent with the terms of this MOD, other Kastera
properties which are located in the Eagle Foothills in close proximity to the City of Eagle
the City ), Idaho.
2. AUTHORITY AND OWNERSHIP OF LAND: Both the City of Eagle and Kastera
have the authOlity to enter into certain pre-annexation agreements, development agreements
contracts and MOUs. Kastera has several affiliated companies that own and control land
holdings within the area nOlth of Eagle, Idaho as identified in Exhibit B (identify companies
and land). Kastera represents that it has the authority to execute and commit to this MOU and
other related documents on behalf of itself and these affiliated companies.
3. MUTUAL BENEFIT: Kastera and the City agree that it is to their mutual interest and
benefit to work cooperati vely on planning and development of the Trailhead Property and
other Kastera propelties identified in Exhibit B. All parties also agree it is to their mutual
benefit to work cooperatively to further plan and develop, consistent with Idaho law and City
ordinances and policies, the municipal water system to serve the Trailhead Property and other
Kastera properties.
FRAMEWORK AND PROCESS FOR TRAILHEAD PROPERTY
ANNEXA TION AND DEVELOP:MENT PLANNING:
A. The City of Eagle and Kastera agree that annexation of Kastera s Trailhead
Property into the City of Eagle provides mutual benefits to both parties. The execution of this
MOD shall be evidence of the intent of Kastera and the City of Eagle to undertake such action
as may be necessary to initiate the process for annexation.
B. In order to proceed with annexation planning, Kastera agrees to prepare and
submit to the City of Eagle such documents as are appropriate and necessary for the City to
begin the annexation process. Kastera agrees to submit such documentation by a date to be
agreed upon by Kastera and the City of Eagle.
C. Consistent with the execution of this MOD and the submission of
documentation for annexation as set forth in paragraph B , the City of Eagle will continue
steps to develop and improve its municipal water system, consistent with Idaho law and City
ordinances. In order to make such efforts by the City feasible to serve the Trailhead property,
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Kastera agrees to provide such information as the City determines is necessary and
appropI1ate to plan for design and construction of any needed facilities.
D. To facilitate planning and development of the Trailhead Property, Kastera and
the City of Eagle each agree to designate a lead representative for each party. The designated
representative shall coordinate and communicate such information as is necessary to ensure
an efficient and expeditious planning and development process, including steps necessary to
allow annexation of the Trailhead Property. Each party agrees to provide information,
consistent with Idaho statutes, as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this MOD.
E. The City acknowledges that Kastera has or may acquire properties other than the
Trailhead Property that could be appropriate for annexation into the City of Eagle. Upon
identification of such additional propel1ies by Kastera to the City, the City agrees to consider
annexation of these additional properties as requested by Kastera.
F. Because it is the intent of the parties and this MOU to identify a process that
ensures to the maximum extent practicable an orderly and defined process for planning and
developing the Trailhead Propel1y, Kastera and the City agree to amend, as appropriate, this
MOU to fUl1her that intent.
G. Nothing herein shall be deemed as a commitment by Kastera LLC or its
affiliates to take any action that exceeds the authority of either pm1y.
IN WITNESS hereby the pm1ies have executed MOD on the date written below.
CITY OF EAGLE KASTERA LLC
Var Reeve, Manager
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MOORE SMITH BUXTON & TURCKE, CHARTERED
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
950 W. BANNOCK STREET, SUITE 520
BOISE, ID 83702
TELEPHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
STEPHANIE J. BONNEY
SUSAN E. BUXTON.
MICllAEL C. MOOREI
PAULI. FITZER
BRUCE M. SMITH
PAUlA. TURcKEo
TAMMY A. ZOKAN
JOHN J. McFADDEN.1
of Counsel
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August 25 2006
Thomas Fassino
Kastera Homes
372 S. Eagle Road, Suite 375
Eagle, ill 83616
RE: Annexation of Kastera Trailhead Property
Dear Thomas:
According to information provided by Wayne Forrey, you are the designated representative of
Kastera for the purposes of planning for annexation of the Trailhead Property. The City of Eaglewelcomes you to this effort and looks forward to working with you.
Based on previous meetings between the City of Eagle and other Kastera representatives, the
City has taken steps to identify and secure an annexation pathway for the Kastera Property. As
part of the annexation, the Kastera Property will be served by the City water system. Based on
the information provided to date, the City has also begun planning for provision of that service as
required by City ordinance.
Kastera provided a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the framework for
planning and development of Trailhead Property to the City for consideration. The City has
reviewed that document and found that some provisions in the draft raised significant issues
regarding what the parties could legally commit to at this stage in the process of annexation of
the Trailhead Property. Some of the problems relate to authority and some to a lack of available
information at this time. To help make Kastera s annexation process more efficient and
expeditious, the City is providing a revised MOU that is responsive to Kastera s request for
annexation and better reflects the planning stage of development that we are currently in for the
Trailhead Property. The MOU also accommodates Kastera s intent in identifying other
annexation opportunities.
August 25, 2006
As you will see, the revised MOD seeks to move forward in a reasonable timeframe, much of
which is dependent upon the City s receiving information from Kastera. The City of Eagle has
executed the MOU, so all we need to move this forward is to get Exhibits A & B to attach.
Exhibit A is the legal description of the Trailhead property. Exhibit B is the list of affiliate
companies and other lands that Kastera may want to annex. Once we get the Exhibits, I will
forward you the executed copy for signing by Kastera. The City looks forward to working with
you to get that information as soon as possible. I would suggest we schedule some meetings to
identify this information so the Trailhead annexation moves as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Sincerely yours
MOORE, SMITH, BUXTON &
TURCKE, CHARTERED
Bruce M. Smith
Attorney for City of Eagle
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EAGLE, IDAHO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO
And
KASTERA, LLC
1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish
a framework and process for planning and development of Kaster a LLC's (Kastera) Trailhead
Property as identified in Exhibit A and, consistent with the terms ofthis MOU, other Kastera
properties which are located in the Eagle Foothills in close proximity to the City of Eagle
the City ), Idaho.
2. AUTHORITY AND OWNERSHIP OF LAND: Both the City of Eagle and Kastera
have the authority to enter into certain pre-annexation agreements, development agreements
contracts and MOUs. Kastera has several affiliated companies that own and control land
holdings within the area north of Eagle, Idaho as identified in Exhibit B (identify companies
and land). Kastera represents that it has the authority to execute and commit to this MOU and
other related documents on behalf of itself and these affiliated companies.
3. MUTUAL BENEFIT: Kastera and the City agree that it is to their mutual interest and
benefit to work cooperatively on planning and development of the Trailhead Property and
other Kastera properties identified in Exhibit B. All parties also agree it is to their mutual
benefit to work cooperatively to further plan and develop, consistent with Idaho law and City
ordinances and policies, the municipal water system to serve the Trailhead Property and other
Kastera properties.
FRAMEWORK AND PROCESS FOR TRAILHEAD PROPERTY
ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING:
A. The City of Eagle and Kastera agree that annexation of Kastera' s Trailhead
Property into the City of Eagle provides mutual benefits to both parties. The execution of this
MOU shall be evidence of the intent of Kastera and the City of Eagle to undertake such action
as may be necessary to initiate the process for annexation.
B. In order to proceed with annexation planning, Kastera agrees to prepare and
submit to the City of Eagle such documents as are appropriate and necessary for the City to
begin the annexation process. Kastera agrees to submit such documentation by a date to be
agreed upon by Kastera and the City of Eagle.
C. Consistent with the execution ofthis MOU and the submission of
documentation for annexation as set forth in paragraph B, the City of Eagle will continue
steps to develop and improve its municipal water system, consistent with Idaho law and City
ordinances. In order to make such efforts by the City feasible to serve the Trailhead property,
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Kastera agrees to provide such information as the City determines is necessary and
appropriate to plan for design and construction of any needed facilities.
D. To facilitate planning and development of the Trailhead Property, Kastera and
the City of Eagle each agree to designate a lead representative for each party. The designated
representative shall coordinate and communicate such information as is necessary to ensure
an efficient and expeditious planning and development process, including steps necessary to
allow annexation of the Trailhead Property. Each party agrees to provide information
consistent with Idaho statutes, as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this MOU
E. The City acknowledges that Kastera has or may acquire properties other than the
Trailhead Property that could be appropriate for annexation into the City of Eagle. Upon
identification of such additional properties by Kastera to the City, the City agrees to consider
annexation of these additional properties as requested by Kastera.
F. Because it is the intent of the parties and this MOU to identify a process that
ensures to the maximum extent practicable an orderly and defined process for planning and
developing the Trailhead Property, Kastera and the City agree to amend, as appropriate, this
MOU to further that intent.
G. Nothing herein shall be deemed as a commitment by Kastera LLC or its
affiliates to take any action that exceeds the authority of either party.
IN WITNESS hereby the parties have executed MOU on the date written below.
CITY OF EAGLE KASTERA LLC
Nancy C. Merrill, Mayor Var Reeve, Manager
Date:Date:
ATTEST:
Sharon K. Bergmann
City Clerk
Wayne S. Forrey, Manager
Date:
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APR-19-2007 THU 12:29 PM Holladav Engineering FAX NO, 6422159 p, OJ
HOLLADAY ENGINEERING CO.
ENGINEER5 . CONSULTANTS
32 N. Main P.O. Box 235 Payette, ID 83661
(208) 6.42~3304 . Fax # [phone]
March 30 , 2007
Mr. Monty Marchus
Department of Environmental Quality
Boise Regional Office
1445 N. Orchard , Suite 100
Boise, 10 83706
RE:City of Eagle Well No.3 Well Construction Report
HECD Project No. EG 083706'
Dear Mr. Marcus:
We have completed construction of Eagle Well No.3 and are reporting well
construction information as requested in the DEO well construction approval letter
dated May 12, 2006. The well was constructed in substantial compliance with the
approved plans and specifications. Pump test results show a well production
capacity and aquifer supply in excess of the 1 000 gpm well design criteria listed in
the plans and specifications. Water quality results Indicate all constituent
concentrations arebelow the primary Drinking Water Maximum Concentration
Levels (MCL's). The following details the construction and testing of the well.
Final As-Built Well Construction
Eagle Well No.3 was constructed in substantial compliance with the approved plans
and specIfications. Minor changes occurred in the well completion depths , based on
subsurface conditions found in the field , as shown on the attached as-built well
construction drawing. Construction started with the drilling of a 20-inch diameter
boring using a reverse rotary method to 364 feet below ground surface (bgs) for
exploration purposes. Detailed lithology sampling and logging was conducted.
Exploration results were used to determine final well design depths. The subsurface
lithology is shown on the attached as-built well qonstruction drawing. Well
construction consisted of reaming the boring to a 24-inch diameter from 0 to 346 feet
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Mr. Marchus
Department of Environmental Quality
March 30, 2007
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bgs. Lower boring section was abandoned from 341 to 364 feet bgs with %-inchchip bentonite. The abandonment was in spec ed using incremental volume
calculations and a tag-line method. No materi I bridging was observed. A 3/8-inchgravel and sand mix was placed from 341 to 3 1ft. bgs as a well string foundation.The well was installed as a single welded strin assembly to a total depth of 324
feet. 12-inch steel casing was placed from 3 f et above ground surface to a depth of
244 feet. 12-inch pipe diameter Johnson Free Flow 3D-slot stainless steel wellscreen was placed from 244 to 314 feet bgs. 12~inch diameter steel casingsediment trap and equivalent welded bottom plate was placed from 324 to 314 feet
bgs. Well centralizers were welded to casing ections on a minimum of 60~footintervals, as shown in the centralizer detail on he as~bullt well construction drawing.An artificial filter pack of #8/12 Colorado Silica and was installed from 205.5 to 331feet bgs. A poured %~jnch chip bentonite well eal was installed from ground
surface to 205.5 feet bgs. Filter pack and well eal installation was inspected byHolladay Engineering using a tag line and incr mental volume calculations. Nomaterial bridging was observed during installatien. The well was developed for 24hours by surge block and then pumped clean 011 1/22/06.
Pump Test
A 72-hourconstant rate pump test was conduc ed on February 23 2007. The testwas configured as a single well constant rate p mp test with water level monitoringon 1~minute intervals during the 72~hour pump! 9 period. Water level recovery was
monitored for a 93-hour period following pumpi g.Water levels in the well were
monitored with two separate pressure transduc rs and by hand with a water level
meter. A submersible turbine pump was install d with an intake depth of 143 feet.The pump was powered by an on~site generator., The well discharge was regulatedwith an 8-inch butterfly valve and measured by e flow and totalizing meters.
Groundwater produced during the test was piped and discharged into Dry Creeklocated north of the well site.
Static water level at the start of the test was me sured at 29.56 ft below the
measuring point and at an elevation of 2567.54 t 8ms!. The well was pumped at a
rate of 1 050 gpm for duration of the test with m nor discharge fluctuations occurring
during the first 5-minutes. The pump discharge was held constant within 0.2 percentof the flow rate and no valve adjustments were ade. There were no pumpinginterruptions during the test.
Total drawdown at the end of the test was 28.0 eet. After 2 500 minutes pumping,the water level stabilized at approximately 52,feet bgs, The drawdown analysisindicates an estimated aquifer transmissivity of 5 300 ft2/d and a specific well
capacity of 46.0 gpm/ft. The water level recove ed within 0.5 feet of the static waterleve! measurement at the start of the pump test nd is within the range of staticwater level fluctuations. Water level recovery a pears to have been delayed by well
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Department of Environmental Quality
March 30 , 2007
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interference in the lower aquifer zone. Analysis of water level recovery data shows
an estimated aquifer transmissivity of 17 100 ft2/d. Attached are water level
drawdown and recovery charts from the February 23 2006 pump test.
The pump test results show a sustained aquifer capacity in excess of well design of
000 gpm listed in the plans and specifications. The available drawdown water
column is estimated at 194 feet with a specific Well capacity 46.0 gpm per foot of
drawdown. The well capacity is limited to approximately 1,758 gpm based on the
well screen design capacity using the manufacture recommended entrance velocity
1 ft/s.
Sand Concentration Tests
The sand concentration in water produced from the well was tested on 2/20/07 while
checking the pumping test equipment prior to the start of the pump test on 2/23/07.
Sand testing was started 15 minutes after pumping at a flow rate of 1,000 gpm.
Sand context was measured using a centrifugal Rossum Sand Concentration Tester
attached to the sample port on the wellhead discharge pipe. Testing results show a
sand concentration ranging from 0.9 ppm to non-detect.
A second Rossum sand concentration test was performed during the 72-hour pump
test on 2/23/07. Sand testing was performed starting 15 minutes after pumping at a
flow rate of 1 050 gpm. Test results show sand concentrations ranging from 0.2 ppm
to non-detect. Attached are sand testing measurement and calculation field sheetsshowing results.
Drinking Water Quality
Final water quality sampling was conducted for the full suite of primary and
secondary Drinking Water Quality constituents during the February 23 , 2007.pump
test. Groundwater samples were collected from a sample port located on the well
discharge line at the wellhead. Groundwater was measured at 13.2 oC with a pH of
7 using an Oakton temperature and pH field instrument. Analysis results indicate
all primary Drinking Water constituents are below MCL's. The coliform water sample
was not processed by the laboratory within the holding time and no results are
available. Re-sampling will be performed following installation of the production
pump. Results will be submitted to DEQ for review and approval prior to placing the
well into service. Analysis results for secondary Drinking Water constituents show
that all concentrations are below maximum contaminate level goals (MCLG's),
except for corrosivity reported at -5 (moderately aggressive), which exceeds the
MCLG listed as non-corrosive by the EPA. A sand content sample was collected
after 17-minutes otwell discharge at 1,050 gpm and was submitted for laboratory
analysis. The analysis result shows a sand concentration below 6 mg/I detection
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Department of Environmental Quality
March 30, 2007
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limit and below maximum sand content concentration of 5 ppm (lDAPA 58.01.08).
Attached are analysis results from Analytical Laboratory for Eagle Well No.
sampled on February 23 2007.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at 642-
3304.
Sincerely,
HO LLADA Y ENG I G COMP ANY
By:
Chris H. Duncan, P.
cc:Dave Milan, City of Eagle
Mike Hormeacha
Bruce Smith, MSBT
Attachments:A$-Built Well Construction Drawing
Water level Chart, Eagle Well No.3 Pump Test
Water Level Drawdown Chart, Eagle Well No.3 Pump Test
Water Level Recovery Chart, Eagle Well No.3 Pump Test
Sand Content Measurements and Calculation Sheets
Water Quality Analysis Result, City of Eagle No.