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Resolution - 2020-R0050 - Applicaiton For Financial Assistance To Texas Water Development Board - 02/11/2020
Resolution No. 2020-R0050 Item No. 7.6 February 11,2020 RESOLUTION BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City Manager of the City of Lubbock, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock an Application for Financial Assistance for the Low Head C Pump Station to the Texas Water Development Board, for the amount of $10,455,000.00. Said Application is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the Council. Passed by the City Council on the Ith day of Febalary , 2020. a DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR ATTEST: iRe !kGarXza,(City Se' eta 7 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: �OC Jesica McEachern, Assistan ity Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: qq K lli Leisure,Assistant City Attorney Res.TXWaterDevBoard-Low Head C 01.27.20 Resolution No. 2020-R0050 Tav!2s I. Water (rnosawaftb-, Development Board OLA I D 1189546 PIF No. 13225 Entity Name: Lubbock Project Name: Low Head C Pump Station TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Contact Information Service Area Document - ServiceAreaMap Previous PIP Project Description Rating Criteria for PWS Projects Rating Criteria for All Projects - Effective Management Green Project Information Refinancing. Readiness to Proceed to Construction Estimated Costs Document- EstimatedCostsSignature Additional Attachments Document-Additional Attachments Submittal General Information Project Information Funding Type DWSR1= Project Category PWS Contact Information County Lubbock PWS ID No. 1520002 CCN No. Entitv Contact Information Engineering Firm Contact Information Name of Entity Lubbock Name of New Entity Prefix Mr. Prefix Mr. First Name Josh First Name Michael Last Name Kristinek P.E. Last Name McBee P.E. Addr 1 1625 13th Street Addr 1 4055 International Plaza Suite 200 Addr 2 Addr 2 Suite 200 City Lubbock City Fort Worth State TX State TX Zip 79401-0000 Zip 76109-0000 Phone 806 775-3397 Phone 817 735-7361 Fax Fax Suffix Suffix Or Name m Or Name DeptName Engineering CIP and Design DeptName Services Title Senior Civil Engineer Title Proiect Manner Email JKristinek mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us Email Michael.McBee freese.com Firm Name Freese and Nichols Inc. Make Changes Y Make Changes Y ,No Entit TxWISE Id No Engineering Tx ISE Id Service Area Population Served 266,263 Total Household Connections 89,294 F[GURE41 PRESSEREZONES CITY OF LUBBOCK EXISTING WATER SYSTEM LFSiE'tlQ eewwww.ww.rr—w.wr.+..aww r tw Irp. Af oc 1JJl FIJray ,.f. Previous PIF Previous PIF Project Description Project Name Low Head C Pump Station Project Short Desc Construction of a new 15 MGD firm capacity pump station to deliver Lake Alan Henry water to the City's West Pressure Zone. Project Long Desc The City has three water sources: Bailey County Weil field, Lake Alan Henry, and CRWMA. Pump Station 16 (PS16) can receive water from Bailey County and/or CRMWA, and is the primary pumping station serving the City's West Pressure Zone. The project will increase system reliability and make the system more robust by allowing Lake Alan Henry water to reach PS16. The project includes construction of a 15 MGD firm capacity pump station (expandable to 30 MGD firm capacity) at the City's existing PS14 site that will convey water from an existing 5 million gallon ground storage tank at the City's PSI 4 site to an existing 8 million gallon ground storage tank at the City's PSI 6 site. The pump station will discharge through a proposed 36" pipeline currently being designed by the City that will connect the project pump station to the City's existing Bailey County pipeline flowing to PSI 6. What is the need for the proposed project? Please describe any current Health and Compliance Factor and/or MCL Violations and physical deficiencies. The need for the project is to increase the City of Lubbock's water system reliability and robustness. DW Cost Category TRANSMISSION DW Cost Category OTHER Is the proposed project Urgent Need? N Rating Criteria for PWS Projects Total Storage Capacity (in gallons) 0.00 Total Production Capacity (MGD) 15.00 A. Has the entity's system experienced documented instances of water contaminants exceeding the primary or secondary maximum contaminant level (MCL)? N B. Has the entity's system experienced documented outages in the water distribution system? N C. Is the system's documented water production capability less than 85%of the minimum required by TCEQ? N D. Is the system's documented treated water storage capacity less than 85%of the minimum required by TCEQ (including total storage, elevated storage, and/or pressure tank)? N E. Has the system experienced distribution system disinfection residuals of less than 0.2 mg/I free chlorine or 0.5 mg/I chloramines as applicable? N F. Has the system experienced documented instances of water distribution pressures: 1. less than 20 PSI? N 2. less than 35 PSI? N G. Is the system experiencing documented water distribution losses of greater than 25%? N H. Will the proposed project benefit any other public water systems (i.e., one the entity is currently serving or proposes to serve)? N Rating Criteria for All Projects - Effective Management A. Asset Management 1 a. In the past 5 years, has an asset management plan been adopted by the entity's governing body that incorporates an inventory of all assets, an assessment of the criticality and condition of the assets, a prioritization of capital projects needed, and a budget? Note: A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) alone does not constitute an asset management plan. N b. If "No," is the entity planning to prepare an asset management plan as part of the proposed project? If so, include language in the Project Description that states this. N 2. Has asset management training been administered to the entity's governing body and employees? N B. Water Conservation Does the proposed project address specific targets, goals, or measures in a water conservation or drought contingency plan that has been adopted by the entity's governing body within the past five years? N C. Reclaimed Water Does the proposed project involve the use of reclaimed water? N D. Energy Efficiency Does the proposed project address a specific goal(s) in a system-wide or plant-wide energy assessment, audit, or optimization study that has been conducted within the past three years? N E. Implementation of Water Plans Does the proposed project implement elements contained in a state or regional water plan, watershed protection plan, integrated water resource management plan, regional facility plan, regionalization or consolidation plan, finalized Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) facility plan, or a total maximum daily loads (TMDL) implementation plan? N Green Project Information A. Does the proposed project contain, either partially or completely, green elements as defined by the Green Project Information Worksheets? N Refinancing. Will DWSRF funds be used to refinance existing debt related to this project and received from a source other than the TWDB? N Readiness to Proceed to Construction A. Permitting Have all applicable permitting aspects of the project, including acquisition of water rights and/or Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), or TCEQ approval and completion of piloting been achieved? B. Land Acquisition Have all land acquisitions and easements necessary to complete the project been obtained? 1. Have you completed the design process including full development of plans and specifications? (If "No," proceed to Question 2. If"Yes," proceed to Question 4.) N 2. Has design work progressed beyond preliminary design? N C. Design 3. Will design work be initiated after the TWDB releases design funds for this project? N 4. For membrane plants, SWTP, water wells,treatment changes, or intake structures, has TCEQ approved plans and specs? D. Environmental Review 1. Have you received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI), Categorical Exclusion (CE), a Record of Decision (ROD), or an environmental determination prepared by another entity in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)for this project? For projects that may qualify for a FNSI, please review 31 TAC §371.43; or that require a CE, review 31 TAC §371.42; or that require a ROD, review 31 TAC §371.46; or that have a determination by another entity, review 31 TAC §371.50. N 2. If an environmental finding has not been issued, does your project meet the criteria to receive Categorical Exclusion as defined at 31 TAC §371.42?Y 3. Can you submit an environmental report with the completed loan application that documents coordination with agencies has proceeded sufficiently to determine that no major issues remain? N 4. Will the environmental review be initiated after the TWDB releases planning funds for this project? N E. Construction Phase Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 12-02-2019 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 05-31-2021 F. Project Bidding and Contracts Will the proposed project be ready to advertise for construction bids immediately following a funding commitment for construction costs? N If you are seeking reimbursement for eligible planning and/or design costs, was the work performed in compliance with applicable state law and federal crosscutters, including procurement following Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements? Please visit the TWDB's DBE web page for more information. How many months will it take to close the loan after receiving a funding commitment? Projects deemed ready to proceed to construction must be able to expend funds quickly after receiving a funding commitment. 3 Estimated Costs Seeking planning funding N Seeking acquisition funding N Seeking design funding N Seeking construction funding Y Cost Category (a) Planning (b) Acquisition (c) Design (d) (e) Total Construction (a)+& + c +(d) Treatment $0 $0 0 0 0 Transmission $0 $0 $0 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 and Distribution Source 0 0 0 0 0 Storage 0 0 0 0 0 Purchase of $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 System Restructuring 0 0 0 0 0 Land $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Ac uisition Source Water $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Protection Engineering $0 .,---$o 0 0 0 General, Legal, $0 !$0 $0 $250,000 $250,000 Financial Conti enc 0 0 _. $0 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 Other $0 $0 $0 $205,000 $205,000 (Describe Cost Subtotal (Add $0 $0 .$0 $10,455,000 $10,455,000 all rows above Financing from $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Funds Financing from $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Funds __ Subtotal, SRF- $0 $0 $0 $10,455,000 $10,455,000 Funded Amount i Estimated Costs (other) loan fee @ 2.0% Green component costs as a percentage of"Subtotal, SRF-Funded Amount" 0% Anticipated Commitment(s) ONETIME PIF Estimated Costs - #1189546 Entity Name: Lubbock New Entity Name: null Project Name: Low Head C Pump Station Report generated by: PRODOLA$, Tue Sep 10 17:15:48 CDT 2019 Please review the estimated costs below, then sign and upload. Signature "a ` / " oriaizois Seeking planning funding: N Seeking acquisition funding: N Seeking design funding: N Seeking construction funding:Y Cost Category (a) Planning (b) Acquisition (c) Design (d) (e) Total Construction a + b + c + d Treatment 0 0 0 0 0 Transmission $0 $0 $0 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 and Distribution Source 0 0 Iso 0 0 Storage 0 Q 0 0 Iso Purchase of $0 $0 1$0 $0 $0 System Restructurin 0 0 0 0 0 Land $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Acquisition Source Water $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Protection En ineerin 0 0 0 0 0 General, Legal, $0 $0 $0 $250,000 $250,000 Financial Conti enc 0 0 0 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 Other $0 $0 $0 $205,000 $205,000 Describe Cost) Subtotal (Add $0 $0 $0 $10,455,000 $10,455,000 all rows above Financing from $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Funds Financing from $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Funds Subtotal, SRF- $0 $0 $0 $10,455,000 $10,455,000 Funded Amount Estimated Costs (other): loan fee Co-) 2.0% Additional Attachments The following documents are attached after this page: CE request, TWDB-0803, with attachments 7-26-19.pdf CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION REQUEST City of Lubbock Low Head C Pump Station Project TWDB # Prepared by: Freese and Nichols, Inc. 4055 International Plaza, Suite 200 Fort Worth, TX 76109 On behalf of: City of Lubbock FORM TWDB-0803 July 2019 Rev 07/17 TWDB-0803 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION/ DETERMINATION OF NO EFFECT REQUEST FORM What is a Categorical Exclusion? Categories of actions which do not individually,cumulatively over time,or in conjunction with other Federal,State,local or private actions have a significant adverse effect on the quality of the human environment may qualify for a categorical exclusion from a full environmental review. For a project to be eligible,it generally relates to existing infrastructure which is either: (1)a sewer collection network and treatment system;(2)a system to collect, treat,store and distribute drinking water;or(3)a stormwater system(including combined sewer overflow system). The requirements for a federal Categorical Exclusion(CE)(funded by one of the federal State Revolving Funds)must meet the standards of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA). A Determination of No Effect(DNE)is the state equivalent of a CE. A DNE is issued by the Texas Water Development Board(TWDB)when a project funded through a state funding program(e.g.,WDF/DFund, SWIFT,EDAP)qualifies for a categorical exclusion under State funding requirements. What is the purpose of this form? The information in this form will be used by TWDB Environmental Reviewers to determine: (1)if a project fits into one of the categories of actions that are exempt from a full environmental review,and (2)if an extraordinary circumstance associated with an individual project would disqualify the project for this type of exemption because of a significant adverse effect on the quality of the human environment. Timing: When should this form be submitted? This form may be submitted with the application,or during the TWDB technical review of the application(TWDB Environmental Reviewer may request this form during the application review if the project appears to be the kind that may qualify for a categorical exclusion),or during the planning phase of the project after a loan commitment has been secured. The timing will depend on how clearly defined the project is at the application phase and how quickly the project proponent would like to progress to engineering design and construction. Please note that the issuance of an environmental determination is required prior to approval of the Engineering Feasibility Report and release of design and/or construction funds. General Notes Please be aware,once issued,the CE/DNE will cover specific work at a specific location. Deviations in the proposed construction area will not be covered(there are limited exceptions to this rule for trivial deviations). It is not uncommon for pipeline replacement projects to have a surplus of unused funds left over at the end of the project. The TWDB encourages clients to identify contingent pipeline replacements in the enclosed form in case this situation arises. CE/DNE Request Form for city of Lubbock Low Head C Pump Station ProJed Project# (if known) Page 1 of 4 Please contact the TWDB Environmental Reviewer to discuss the project prior to preparing or submitting the CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION/DETERMINATION OF NO EFFECT REQUEST FORM. For assistance with any questions,please contact_y_our Regional Team Manager. Table 1.General Categories of Projects That Qualify for a CE/DNE Minor actions relating to an existing infrastructure system(a sewer collection network and treatment system;a system to collect,treat,store and distribute drinking water;or a stormwater or combined sewer system)may qualify for a CE/DNE.Answer 1 to 3. 1.Is the project for minor upgrade or minor expansion of system capacity? ■❑ Yes This may include,but is not limited to:minor extensions of sanitary sewers,force mains and drinking water ❑ No extensions of the existing system to primarily serve existing development;stormwater detention pond and retention pond cleaning and dredging or minor storage increase or culvert upgrades. 2.Is the project for rehabilitation of existing facilities? ❑ Yes This includes,but is not limited to:infiltration and inflow corrections in the existing wastewater ❑■ No collection system or equipment rehabilitation at the existing wastewater plant,pumping,or storage facilities;drinking water system equipment replacement or modifications at an existing water plant, or pumping and storage facilities;stormwater culvert rehabilitation and repair,rip-rap renewal or other flow dissipation structure rehabilitation,or storm sewer to grass swale conversions. 3.Is the project for new minor ancillary facilities adjacent to or on the same property as ■❑ Yes existing facilities? ❑ No This includes,but is not limited to:new wastewater facilities and equipment for sludge handling, odor control,screening,flow equalization,disinfection,or laboratory facilities;new drinking water facilities such as alum sludge handling,filtration,flow equalization,chemical storage,chlorination, or laboratory facilities;innovative facilities at stormwater control locations,such as sedimentation basins,infiltration trenches,detention pond to retention pond retrofits,or oil and grit separators. If the answer to all of the above is No,then the project does not qualify for a CE/DNE. If any answer is Yes,proceed to Table 2. (Table 2.Excluding Factors 1. Project will involve new or relocated discharges to surface or ground water ❑ Yes ❑■ No 2. Project will result in substantial increases in the volume of discharge or the loadings of pollutant ❑ Yes to the receiving water ❑■ No 3. The project will increase the capacity of the system(e.g.,treatment,production,storage, ❑ Yes delivery capacity),AND the capacity increase will be designed to provide service to a ■❑ No population 30 percent or greater than the existing system is capable of providing. NOTE: If there is no actual change in capacity,check `No'* 4. Project will be in conflict with state or other regional growth plan or strategy ❑ Yes ❑■ No 5. Project will directly or indirectly relate to upgrading or extending infrastructure systems ❑ Yes primarily for the purposes of future development ❑■ No If any answer(1-5)is Yes,then project does not qualify for a CE,but may still qualify for a DNE. If all answers(1-5)are No,proceed to Table 3.(*Question#3 about capacity change does not disqualify a State- funded project from a DNE. For federal funds,an EID will be required,but discuss with the TWDB environmental reviewer to detennine the level of detail required) CE/DNE Request Form for City of Lubbock Low Head C Pump Sfa1W Proj ck Project# (if known) Page 2 of 4 Table 3. Extraordinary Circumstances That Disallow a CE 1. The action is known or expected to have a significant effect on the quality of the human ❑ yes environment,either individually or cumulatively over time. ❑■ No 2. The action is known or expected to have disproportionately high and adverse human health or ❑ Yes environmental effects on any community,including minority communities,low-income ❑■ No communities,or federally-recognized Indian tribal communities. 3. The action is known or expected to significantly affect federally listed threatened or endangered ❑ Yes species or their critical habitat. ❑■ No 4. The action is known or expected to significantly affect national natural landmarks or any property ❑ Yes with nationally significant historic,architectural,prehistoric,archeological,or cultural value, F!] No including but not limited to,property listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. 5. The action is known or expected to significantly affect environmentally important natural ❑ Yes resource areas such as wetlands,floodplains,significant agricultural lands,aquifer recharge ■❑ No zones,coastal zones,barrier islands,wild and scenic rivers,and significant fish or wildlife habitat. b. The action is known or expected to cause significant adverse air quality effects. ❑ yes No 7. The action is known or expected to have a significant effect on the pattern and type of land use or ❑ yes growth and distribution of population including altering the character of existing residential area, Q No or be inconsistent with state of local government,or federally-recognized Indian tribe approved land use plans or federal land management plans. 8. The proposed action is known or expected to cause significant public controversy about a ❑ yes potential environmental impact of the proposed action. ❑■ No 9. The proposed action is known or expected to conflict with federal,state,or local government,or ❑ yes federally-recognized Indian tribe environmental resource-protection,or land-use laws or © No regulations. If all of the answers(1-9)are No,then the project may be eligible for a CE/DNE. If any of the answers to the questions in Table 3 is Yes,then project does not qualify for a CE/DNE. 1. Please include a brief project description(bulleted list of project components preferred). 2. For Pipeline Replacement/Rehabilitation Project Components(including minor extensions or additional looping lines if linear footage is less than 5 percent of the total water distribution system),please include the following information in addition to the above table: a. Please provide a USGS topographic map with all pipeline work overlain. In most cases, you do not need to include yard piping on an existing facility site,but please confirm this with the TWDB environmental reviewer, Make sure that street names can be read so that it is easy to determine the exact route of the linework. If there are any lines that are not replacing existing lines(e.g.,extensions or new segments),distinguish/label these clearly. Example project maps are provided online at: http:.www.twdb.texas.gov.'financial'instructions+:doc/TWDB-1800.pdf CE/DNE Request Form for c tyof Lubbock Low Head c Pump slaron Projed Project# (if known) Page 3 of 4 In addition to the map,a GoogleEarth file(kmz)that identifies the pipeline route would be greatly appreciated,however,it is not required. The file can be submitted via email. b. FEMA floodplain map with the pipeline replacements overlain(not required if GoogleEarth kinz file is submitted). c. Provide a table listing: (a)approximately how many linear feet of pipeline will be replaced and,(b)the existing versus proposed diameter for each pipeline segment. This can be estimates of ranges for numerous pipelines. d. Is the project limited to the replacement of existing water pipelines? Will the City be installing any pipeline extensions to connect existing dead end pipelines(looping)? If so, clearly label these segments on the map. e. Approximate dimensions of the affected areas for the existing and proposed pipelines, including excavation depths. f. Method of installation. For example,open trenching,boring,pipe bursting,and other methodology used for special circumstances such as water or highway crossings. g. Specific location conditions(under pavement,under cleared roadside right of way). h. Approximate distances from existing lines. For example,within 3 ft.,within 20ft.,etc. i. What does the City plan to do with the old lines? Abandon in place,removal,removal and reuse? j. Crossing creeks: Please provide a discussion about the permit requirements for any potential creek crossings(e.g.,explain why the work should be authorized by a USACE general permit such as Nationwide or Regional General permit without pre-construction notification). CE/DNE Request Form for cilyol Lubbock Low Head C Pump Station Project Project# (if known) Page 4 of 4 MEMORANDUM w - approaches EESE Cal lts l :service 4055 Internstlonsl Plaza,Suite 200 • Fort worth,Texas 76109 817-735-7300 • fax 817-735-7491 WW W.freese.com TO: File:LUB19278 CC: Michael McBee,P.E. FROM: Ben Hagood SUBJECT: Environmental Permitting Memorandum DATE: July 26,2019 PROJECT: City of Lubbock i ow Head C Pump Station Introduction Freese and Nichols, Inc.(FNI)personnel conducted a pedestrian survey at a proposed pump station site in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County,Texas on June 19, 2019.The City is proposing to construct the Low Head C Pump Station adjacent to the existing Pump Station 14 facilities.The purpose of the survey was to determine if waters of the U.S., including wetlands, that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, as well as potential habitat for federally listed threatened or endangered species protected by the Endangered Species Act,are located within the proposed construction areas. This memo was prepared to summarize the findings of the pedestrian survey and to identify environmental regulations to consider during design of the Low Head C Pump Station project(Project). Figures and ground level photographs are presented in Appendices A and S, respectively. Proposed Project Description The City of Lubbock needs a new pump station to enable increased operational redundancy to improve reliability of their water distribution system.The proposed Low Head C Pump Station Project(Project)includes construction of a new 15 million gallons daily (MGD) pump station located adjacent to the existing Pump Station 14 infrastructure, and this area is identified as the potential project area within Figures 1 through S. The potential project area is approximately 4 acres, and in addition to the permanent facilities, it would encompass the potential construction work zones and staging areas.The Project would include the following main construction activities: • Construction of a new 15 MGD pump station with pumps operated with variable frequency drives; • Construction of suction and discharge piping tie-ins;and • Site grading and concrete paving. Site Description The City of Lubbock is located within the Llano Estacado ecoregion. The area was historically dominated by buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides), blue grama (B. gracilis), sideoats grama (B. curtipendula), and silver beardgrass (Bothriochloa laguroides ssp, torreyana) in upland prairies surrounding playa lakes consisting mainly of rushes (Juncus spp.). Historically, forested riparian areas were dominated by woody species including hackberry (Celtis spp.), elm (Ulmus spp.), and Chickasaw plum (Prunus angustifolia). Most of the prairies in this region have been altered into cropland and pasture,along with urban developments. July 26,2019 Page 2 of 5 The Project site is within an existing pump station facility with above-ground infrastructure surrounded by mowed/maintained herbaceous plants(Photos 1 through 6). Vegetation observed within the Project site was characteristic of disturbed areas and included hooded windmill grass (Chloris cucullata), coastal sandbur (Cenchrus spinifex), bermudagrass (Cynodon doctylon), buffalograss, Virginia pepperweed (Lepidium virginicum), redstem stork's bill (Erodium ckutarium), blue grams, tanseyleaf tansyaster (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia),silverleaf nightshade(Solanum elaeagnifolium),and Indian rushpea(Hoffmannseggia glauca). Hydrologic Characterization Streams No streams were identified within the project site. Wetlands No wetlands were identified within the project site. Lakes No lakes were identified within the project site. Waters of the U.S. The United States Army Corps of Engineers(USACE) regulates the discharge of dredged and fill material into waters of the U.S., including wetlands, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (Section 404). This would include streams that display ordinary high water marks(OHWMs)and hydrologic connectivity with traditional navigable waters (TNW) of the U.S., impoundments of such streams, and wetlands adjacent to these jurisdictional waters. The term OHWM means"that line on the shore established by the fluctuations of water and indicated by physical characteristics such as clear,natural lines impressed on the bank,shelving,changes in the character of soil, destruction of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of litter and debris, or other appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding areas" (33 CFR 328.3). Official determination of the presence or absence of waters of the U.S. can only be obtained by requesting an approved jurisdictional determination(AJD)from the USACE. No waterbodies, including wetlands, were identified within proposed project area. Accordingly, it is our opinion that the proposed project activities are not subject to Section 404 permit regulations. TPDES Stormwater Permit Projects that disturb over one acre of land or are part of a larger common plan of development that will disturb over one acre of land must comply with the Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General Permit(CGP)TXR150000.This stormwater permit regulates the discharge of stormwater into surface waters in the state from disturbed construction areas.Among other requirements,the owners of such projects must develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Pian (SWPPP) and conduct periodic inspections of erosion and sedimentation controls. If the project would disturb over five acres, then that project would also require the submittal of a notice of intent(NOI) prior to construction and a notice of termination (NOT) after project completion.The Project site is less than five acres, so submittal of an NOI is not required. If the area of disturbance is greater than 1 acre, then the Project would be subject to TXR150000. FEMA Floodplains The Project site is located within a mapped 100-year floodplain according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map Numbers 48303CO290G (FEMA, Figure 5). As such, the local floodplain administrator shall be contacted prior to construction to determine what, if any,authorizations are July 26,2019 Page 3 of 5 required. If a floodplain development permit or other authorization is required,they will be acquired prior to construction.No adverse impacts to base flood elevations are expected. Threatened and Endangered Species According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning and Consultation(IPaQ resource list received on June 21,2019,the following federally listed threatened or endangered species may occur or could potentially be affected by proposed construction activities within Lubbock County,Texas: The whooping crane (Grus americana) is listed as endangered in Lubbock County.Whooping cranes breed in Canada and winter on the Texas Gulf Coast at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and may migrate through the Panhandle of Texas during the spring and fall.Whooping cranes would be unlikely to use the Project site during migration due to the disturbed and urban nature of the project area and lack of typical stopover habit like large flooded fields and wetlands. The least tern (Sterna antillarum) is listed as endangered in Lubbock County with the condition that in this area it only needs to be considered for wind energy projects. No potential habitat was observed within the Project site and the proposed project is not a wind energy project. The piping plover (Charadrius melodus) is Fisted as threatened in Lubbock County with the condition that in this area it only needs to be considered for wind energy projects. No potential habitat was observed within the Project site and the Project is not a wind energy project. The rufa red knot(Calidris canutus rufo) is listed as threatened in Lubbock County with the condition that in this area it only needs to be considered for wind energy projects. No potential habitat was observed within the Project site and the Project is not a wind energy project. The sharpnose shiner (Notropis oxyrhynchus) is listed as endangered in Lubbock County with the condition that in this area it only needs to be considered for reservoir and in-channel projects which may reduce flows of major tributaries to occupied habitat or projects involving commercial/industrial well fields. No potential habitat was observed within the Project site,the Project would not reduce flows to major tributaries,and the Project is not a commercial/industria I well field project. The smalleye shiner(Notropis buccula) is listed as endangered in Lubbock County with the condition that in this area it only needs to be considered for reservoir and in-channel projects which may reduce flows of major tributaries to occupied habitat or projects involving commercial/industrial well fields.No potential habitat was observed within the Project site, the Project would not reduce flows to major tributaries, and the Project is not a commercial/industrial well field project. Due to the lack of suitable habitat for a federally Jisted species within the Project site,it is our opinion that the Project would have no effect on federally listed threatened or endangered species. Migratory Birds and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Coordination with the USFWS would be required by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 to authorize Project activities that would result in the intentional "take" (e.g., pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect)or possession of a migratory bird. Nests of migratory birds are protected from collection but are not protected from destruction unless the nest is occupied with eggs or young birds.No migratory bird nests were observed during the survey, and due to the previously disturbed and routinely maintained nature of the Project site,the area does not appear to be preferred nesting habitat for migratory birds. July 26,2019 Page 4 of 5 Coordination with the USFWS would be required by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940 to authorize Project activities that would "take" or disturb a protected eagle or their nest. It is generally not considered disturbance if construction activities occur greater than 660 feet from a protected nest. Bald and golden eagles or their nests were not observed during the pedestrian survey and are unlikely to use the proposed project area due to the urban nature of the area. State Listed Threatened or Endangered Species The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department(TPWD)Annotated County lists of Rare Species(last revised 4/18/19) for Lubbock County was reviewed.Construction activities within the Project site are not expected to adversely impact species listed by the State as threatened or endangered because the Project site is within previously disturbed and maintained urban areas that are not preferred habitat for the listed species. Cultural Resource/Archeology Projects sponsored by public entities that affect a cumulative area greater than five acres or that disturb more than 5,000 cubic yards require advance consultation with the Texas Historical Commission(THC)according to Section 191.0525(d)of the Antiquities Code of Texas. Because the proposed project does not meet the area and volume thresholds of the Antiquities Code of Texas,and because recorded historic sites are not within or adjacent to the Project site,consultation with the THC does not appear to be required by the Antiquities Code of Texas. If the project is funded with federal funds, the project is considered a federal undertaking and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106) applies. Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their undertaking on historic properties. In order to determine if a cultural resources survey is required for this project, a coordination letter will be sent to the State Historic Preservation Officer(SHPO). If historic or archeological resources are encountered during construction,work within the area of the discovery should stop, and the SHPO and THC should be contacted for instructions before proceeding. Conclusions • Section 404 of the Clean Water Act No potential waters of the U.S.would be impacted by the Project,and therefore,the Project activities are not subject to Section 404 permitting regulations. • TPDES Stormwater Permit If the Project disturbs over 1 acre of land, the project would be subject to TPDES CGP TXR150000, which requires development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP). • Floodplains Because the proposed site is located within a mapped 100-year floodplain, the local floodplain administrator will be contacted prior to construction to determine what, if any, authorizations are required. If a floodplain development permit or other authorization is required,they will be acquired prior to construction.No adverse impacts to base flood elevations are expected. • Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered Species No habitat for federally listed threatened or endangered species was observed within the Project area, and therefore,the Project is expected to have no effect on federally listed threatened or endangered species. • Migratory Birds and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection The Project is not expected to cause an intentional take of migratory birds or disturb eagles, and therefore,coordination with the USFWS is not required to comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. July 26,2019 Page 5 of 5 • State Listed Threatened or Endangered Species The proposed project is expected to have no effect on species listed by the State as threatened or endangered. • Cultural Resources/Archeology Because the Project construction activities would not affect a cumulative area greater than five acres or disturb more than 5,000 cubic yards, consultation with the Texas Historical Commission under the Antiquities Code of Texas is not required prior to construction. If federal funds are used on the project, Section 106 would apply, and coordination with the State Historic Preservation Officer may be required. A coordination letter will be sent to the SHPO to determine if cultural resources surveys are required. If historic or archeological resources are encountered during construction,work within the area of the discovery should stop and the SHPO and THC should be contacted for instructions prior to proceeding. References Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA).2017.Map Service Center https:/Imsc.fema.Qovlportal home Griffith, G.E., S.B. Bryce, J.M. Omernik, and A. Rogers. 2007. Ecoregions of Texas. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.Austin,TX.125p. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). 2019. Annotated County Lists of Rare Species. [Online) (June 2019).Available URL:https:/APwd,texas,eov/l;is/rtest/ U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS).2019.Information for Planning and Conservation. [Online)(June 2019). 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Emergent c iti Ir + 00-Yr Floodplain i try INICH 1 1 1 1 N.� Ilii Appendix B Photographs Photo 1: Looking south from the northwest corner of the pump station facility site. - d Photo 2:Looking south from the northeast corner of the pump station facility site. Photo 3:Looking south at the Project site. Photo 4:Looking north at the Project site. � ��9: "-'i-}y���4 �2t�' ,�r.w '�'{•,--� ,�'-rk,'�,� ; -�"' pa.�f�, '"`w�� —r —yys, Photo 5:Looking northeast at the Project site. J w � Photo 6:Looking north at the existing pump station facilities. Submittal I, Michael McBee, P.E., Project Manager, as the designated authorized representative of the Lubbock, hereby approve and authorize the submission of this project information form to the Texas Water Development Board. I certify that all information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand the failure to submit a complete project information form by the stated deadlines may result in the withdrawal of the form without review. Submitted by Michael McBee, P.E., Project Manager Telephone Number (817) 735-7361 Submitted date 2019-09-10 17:19:28.117 No Text