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City gives progress update on R9 water-source project, ranch restoration and regulatory delays
Summary
Staff reported 60% design completion for pipeline and well-field elements, ongoing grant work with FEMA BRIC and Build Kansas, intent to make easement offers this spring, on-the-ground prairie restoration and hunting program results, and lingering regulatory litigation delaying a transfer hearing.
City staff updated the Hays City Commission Feb. 13 on progress and challenges tied to the R9 water-source project and the R9 ranch property, reporting design milestones, funding efforts, on-site conservation work and ongoing regulatory litigation.
John Brown, R9 project manager, said survey work is complete and design is roughly 60% finished for both pipeline and well-field elements. Funding work continues: the city is pursuing FEMA BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) support and has direct technical assistance to improve the BRIC application due to the state in March; the city also submitted a Build Kansas application for non-federal match. Brown described loan options if grant funding is insufficient, including EPA WIFIA, KDHE state revolving funds and local bonding. He said…
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