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(a) Authorization is granted for the Level III new development construction projects identified in this section, subject to the general conditions specified in W.S. 99-3-103.
(b) Project--Antelope Valley Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Antelope Valley Improvement and Service District;
(ii) Project purpose: Rural and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: A well, pipeline, storage facilities, valves and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: One hundred seventy thousand dollars ($170,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed sixty-eight thousand dollars ($68,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one hundred two thousand dollars ($102,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one hundred seventy thousand dollars ($170,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004;
(viii) Special condition: The sponsor shall purchase the well completed during the Level II study for a price of forty-three thousand one hundred twenty-nine dollars and sixty cents ($43,129.60) or forty percent (40%) of the actual construction costs, whichever is less. The sponsor may purchase the well with a lump sum payment or with amortized payments based on forty percent (40%) of the actual construction costs for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%). In either event, a purchase agreement shall be completed prior to commencement of the project.
(c) Project--Bairoil Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Town of Bairoil;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: A well, pipeline, storage facilities, valves, the deepening of an existing raw water well and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000.00);
(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed four hundred eighty thousand dollars ($480,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission four hundred eighty thousand dollars ($480,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2008;
(vii) Special conditions:
(A) The sponsor shall purchase the well completed during the Level II study for a price of forty-four thousand dollars ($44,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual construction costs, whichever is less. The sponsor may purchase the well with a lump sum payment or with amortized payments based on forty percent (40%) of the actual construction costs for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%). In either event, a purchase agreement shall be completed prior to commencement of the project;
(B) The sponsor is responsible for acquiring forty percent (40%) of the total project budget from other sources.
(d) Project--Casper Effluent Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: City of Casper;
(ii) Project purpose: Wastewater effluent irrigation supply for an athletic complex in north Casper;
(iii) Project description: An effluent irrigation system for the North Casper Athletic Complex and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two hundred forty thousand dollars ($240,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed three hundred sixty thousand dollars ($360,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004.
(e) Project--Cheyenne Supply Pipeline Project:
(i) Project sponsor: City of Cheyenne;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: Transmission pipeline, control and outlet works improvements and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Fourteen million dollars ($14,000,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed five million six hundred thousand dollars ($5,600,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed eight million four hundred thousand dollars ($8,400,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission fourteen million dollars ($14,000,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2007.
(f) Project--Gillette Hidden Valley Storage and Transmission Project:
(i) Project sponsor: City of Gillette;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: Storage facilities, transmission pipelines, valves and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Two million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($2,250,000.00);
(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,350,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one million three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,350,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004;
(vii) Special condition: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring the remaining forty percent (40%) of the total project budget from other sources.
(g) Project--Glenrock Groundwater Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Town of Glenrock;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: A well, pipeline, valves and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: One million eight hundred twenty-two thousand dollars ($1,822,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed seven hundred twenty-eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($728,800.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of twenty (20) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million ninety-three thousand two hundred dollars ($1,093,200.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one million eight hundred twenty-two thousand dollars ($1,822,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004;
(viii) Special condition: The sponsor shall purchase the well completed during the Level II study for a price of sixty-six thousand eight hundred dollars ($66,800.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual construction costs, whichever is less. The sponsor may purchase the well with a lump sum payment or with amortized payments based on forty percent (40%) of the actual construction costs for a term of twenty (20) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%). In either event, a purchase agreement shall be completed prior to commencement of the project.
(h) Project--Greybull Crossing and Tank Project:
(i) Project sponsor: City of Greybull;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: River crossing, transmission pipeline, storage tank and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: One million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,850,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed seven hundred forty thousand dollars ($740,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of twenty (20) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million one hundred ten thousand dollars ($1,110,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,850,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004.
(j) Project--Lakeview Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Lakeview Improvement and Service District;
(ii) Project purpose: Rural domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: Transmission pipeline and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Three hundred ninety thousand dollars ($390,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one hundred fifty-six thousand dollars ($156,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two hundred thirty-four thousand dollars ($234,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission three hundred ninety thousand dollars ($390,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004.
(k) Project--Newcastle Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Town of Newcastle;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: A storage tank, pipelines, valves and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Two million two hundred thousand dollars ($2,200,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed eight hundred eighty thousand dollars ($880,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million three hundred twenty thousand dollars ($1,320,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission two million two hundred thousand dollars ($2,200,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2006.
(m) Project--Ninemile Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Ninemile Water and Sewer District;
(ii) Project purpose: Rural domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: A pipeline, valves and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Nine hundred twenty thousand dollars ($920,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed three hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars ($368,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of twenty (20) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed five hundred fifty-two thousand dollars ($552,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission nine hundred twenty thousand dollars ($920,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004.
(n) Project -- Pine Bluffs Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Town of Pine Bluffs;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: Pipelines, valves and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: One million two hundred forty-five thousand dollars ($1,245,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed four hundred ninety-eight thousand dollars ($498,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of twenty (20) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed seven hundred forty-seven thousand dollars ($747,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one million two hundred forty-five thousand dollars ($1,245,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004.
(o) Project--Salt Creek Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Salt Creek Water District;
(ii) Project purpose: Rural domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: Pipeline, valves and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Six hundred ninety thousand dollars ($690,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two hundred seventy-six thousand dollars ($276,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed four hundred fourteen thousand dollars ($414,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission six hundred ninety thousand dollars ($690,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004;
(viii) Special condition: The sponsor shall purchase the well completed during the Level II study for a price of one hundred twenty-five thousand eight hundred dollars ($125,800.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual construction costs, whichever is less. The sponsor may purchase the well with a lump sum payment or with amortized payments based on forty percent (40%) of the actual construction costs for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual interest rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%). In either event, a purchase agreement shall be completed prior to commencement of the project.
(p) Project--Sheridan Big Goose Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: City of Sheridan;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: A diversion structure and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Four million one hundred ninety-eight thousand eight hundred nineteen dollars ($4,198,819.00);
(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed two million two hundred ninety-one thousand dollars ($2,291,000.00) or fifty-four and fifty-six hundredths percent (54.56%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission two million two hundred ninety-one thousand dollars ($2,291,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2005;
(vii) Special condition: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring the remaining forty-five and forty-four hundredths percent (45.44%) of the total project budget from other sources.
(q) Project--Sundance Tank:
(i) Project sponsor--Town of Sundance;
(ii) Project purpose: Municipal and domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: A storage tank, pipelines and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: Three hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($325,000.00);
(v) Project loan: The state of Wyoming shall loan to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000.00) or forty percent (40%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date the commission determines project benefits accrue to the sponsor, at an annual rate of seven and one-quarter percent (7.25%);
(vi) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one hundred ninety-five thousand dollars ($195,000.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vii) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission three hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($325,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004.
(r) Project -- Thirty-three Mile Water Supply Project:
(i) Project sponsor: Thirty-three Mile Improvement and Service District;
(ii) Project purpose: Rural domestic water supply;
(iii) Project description: Pipelines, valves and appurtenances necessary to make the project function in the manner intended;
(iv) Total project budget: One million seven hundred forty thousand eight hundred ten dollars ($1,740,810.00);
(v) Project grant: The state of Wyoming shall grant to the sponsor from water development account I through the commission for the design, permit procurement, project land procurement, construction engineering and construction of the project an amount not to exceed one million forty-four thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($1,044,486.00) or sixty percent (60%) of the actual development costs, whichever is less;
(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from water development account I to the commission one million forty-four thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($1,044,486.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subsection. Unexpended funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to water development account I on July 1, 2004;
(vii) Special condition: The sponsor is responsible for acquiring the remaining forty percent (40%) of the total project budget from other sources.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 99. Noncodified Statutes § 99-3-403. Level III construction projects--new development - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-99-noncodified-statutes/wy-st-sect-99-3-403/
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