April 28, 2022 at 7:30 AM - Projects Committee Meeting

Rationale:  None

Rationale:  We've received one application for summer SWCP cost-share.  The farm is outside of our priority areas so qualifies for a maximum cost-share amount of $10,000:

S-1-22

RUTH WIDMAN

$                  10,000.00

TERRACE/TILE OUTLET

Rationale:  The following applications have been received for our Lands for Conservation (LFC) program.  One application (Hartman) is located outside of our grant areas so will be paid out of the local SWCP fund.  As a reminder, the approved 2022 LFC payment rate is $192/acre:

PARTICIPANT	ACRES	PAYMENT	LOCATION	WATERSHED
HARTMAN FAMILY TRUST	5	$      960.00	31-16N-5E SAUNDERS	SKULL
CARL & DOROTHY PETERSON TRUST	95	$ 18,240.00	35-15N-6E SAUNDERS	WAHOO
AUSTIN & AMY VERMELINE	50	$   9,600.00	9-15N-6E SAUNDERS	COTTONWOOD (21-A)
TOTAL	150	$28,800.00

Rationale:  We are working to close out various Shell Creek Projects and use available funding by September 2022.  We will be working with NDEE to complete a new Project Implementation Plan for future 319 grant assistance over the next five years.

Rationale:  As mentioned previously, Tom Sprunk has been working with Bill Bos, contractor Jim Wimhoff and NRCS for another grade stabilization project along Shell Creek. Tom Sprunks  Rock Chute project is moving along well.  Healing a headcut on Shell Creek.  Bill Bos met with the contractor and Tom and the proposed start time is Mid May. 
Engineers cost is 45,262.00
75% cost share  33,945.00
Contractors estimate is within the engineers estimated cost.

Bill will be at the projects committee on April 28th to discuss this project and potential approval.. 
 

Rationale:  We have $226,289 of available grant funds plus an additional $95,000 of LPNNRD funds are budgeted for various projects. Colfax County informed us that the contractor (Pruss) submitted an invoice for $208,285 for the remaining work on the Shell Creek South Branch Project. We plan to receive an invoice from Colfax County for this expense in May. 
The following are project expenses estimated for the grant period ending September, 2022.
Shell Creek Channel Improvement/Benching Project: $208,285
Tom Sprunk Shell Crekk Grade Stabilization Project: $33,945
Various Landowner & Septic System Projects: $50,000
Colfax County Shell Creek Stabilization Project: ????

Estimated Remaining Minimum Match Requirement ($176,364.16) :
Colfax County Engineering (Channel Project): $40,000
Colfax County Landright Value (Channel Project): $50,000
Landowner Project Match: $20,000
LPNNRD Estimated Match: $66,000
Other Colfax County Stabilization Project Match: ?????

Of the estimated $291,945 that could be LPNNRD's project expenditures by September, 2022,  it is estimated $66,000 would be from LPNNRD local budgeted funds. 

In addition to the above, Colfax County will be requesting assistance with reinforcing a rock stabilization project along Shell Creek. The estimated total cost is $100,000.

 

Rationale:  Colfax County has requested assistance for a project to stabilize a Shell Creek channel. The estimated cost is $100,000. Since it appears our Shell Creek grant funding will be used on other projects, LPNNRD commitment would be entirely from local budgeted funds. It is anticipated more detail will be available by the committee meeting.  

Rationale:  An approved livestock water system has been completed and submitted for cost-share within our Shell Creek Environmental Enhancement Plan area:

LOUIS LUTJELUSCHE

$   9,198.00

LIVESTOCK - PUMP, WELL, TANKS,

SEC: 18-18N-2E

Rationale:  We have returned our signed Wahoo Creek Watershed Plan Agreement to NRCS and are awaiting their official signed approval,

Rationale:  On April 23, we had a meeting with Olsson to discuss USACE 404 permitting and mitigation requirements for Wahoo Creek dams (minutes attached).  It is estimated that 15,300 feet (2.9 miles) of stream channel will need to be improved for mitigation purposes. Staff will continue to work with Olsson on selecting the best areas and approach. 

Attached is a Wahoo Creek progress report. Also attached are Olsson invoices for Sites 26a, 26b & 27 ($1,531.23) and for sites 55, 66, 77, 82, 84, 85, 86 ($32,614.25). These sites are billed separately because of being reimbursed in part of fully from different sources. After these payments, $1,446,388.24 will remain under our existing contract for all ten sites.  As mentioned in the past, at the next Project Committee meeting, Olsson is planning to discuss a contract update needed for completing the remaining work in Wahoo Creek. 

Rationale:  Sean Elliott will give updates on the JWMAB Meeting held on April 13th, the Elkhorn Township/East Fremont Project and the Rawhide Creek Public Meeting held on April 14th. 

Rationale:  Attached is USGS's second invoice totaling $24,180 for the Platte River Camera/Gauge Equipment along the river. FEMA will pay 75% grant assistance toward the $38,880 total equipment costs. We have  previously paid USGS $14,700.  Attached are our equipment and maintenance agreements with USGS. 

After the Dodge County receives the FEMA grant payment, each partner (LPNNRD, PMRNRD, Fremong & Dodge County) will each be contributing $2,430 toward the equipment. 

Rationale:  On April 13th the JWMAB convened for a formal meeting to update members on status of related projects.  JEO updated the Board on the status of the Rawhide Creek Watershed Flood Reduction Plan.  They have completed enough of the hydrology/hydraulics within the watershed to begin narrowing down on project alternatives.  They plan to have project alternatives highlighted by our May meeting.  Initial observations: detention cell(s) feasibility will be challenging due to size.  The Fremont Cut-off will most likely be an important piece.

On April 14th a public informational meeting was held in North Bend to discuss the Rawhide Creek Flood Risk Reduction Plan.  JEO presented the scope of the project and a planned progress timeline.  The purpose of the meeting was to engage with the public within the watershed and discuss potential project alternatives.

Rationale:  On April 13 JEO presented to the JWMAB on the FEMA Advanced Assistance study in the E. Fremont/Elkhorn Township watershed.  The attachments that accompanied the presentation are attached, and are the same as was presented to Projects last month.  There will be a meeting on May 3 involving JEO, JWMAB, NDOT, UPRR regarding multiple chokepoints within East Fremont that will have a big impact on the future path of this project.

Rationale:  No new information

Rationale:  Jake Miriovsky, JEO, will joined by Zoom at 8:00 a.m. to give a progress report on the completed work.
As attached, Sanitary Improvement District No. 8 is requesting payment  of LPNNRD's approved $40,000 toward the completed Bank Stabilization near the Woodcliff's lagoons. The project involves 9 weirs and about 900 feet of stone toe protection along their riverfront property. Jake suggested waiting to approve our assistance payment until all outside assistance funding is received from FEMA/NEMA. The $510,000 project total cost is expected to receive 95% cost share reimbursement, which would leave $25,500. LPNNRD's policy has been to pay no more than 50% of the total local share. In this case it appears our final approved payment is estimated to be $12,750, not $40,000. The committee will wait to make a final payment recommendation.

Also attached is their $35,000 project assistance request for the first of three payments on the substantially completed Bank Stabilization Project near Lots 1142 - 1134. This project placed 6 weirs and approximately 500 feet of stone toe protection along Woodcliff riverfront property. LPNNRD approved $105,000 to be paid $35,000/year over three fiscal years. Since this request and approval came after our FY 22 Budget was approved, the first $35,000 payment can be budgeted and paid after July 1, 2022 (FY 23). A $35,000 payment will be budgeted for and paid in FY 24 and in FY 25. 
 

Rationale:  The Projects Committee adjourned at 8:38 a.m.