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Presenters: Presenters: Charles Gardiner Charles Gardiner Alyson Watson Alyson Watson

Public Workshop #2 Public Workshop #2

October 17, 2012 October 17, 2012

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Today’s Agenda Today’s Agenda

 Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions  Meeting Purpose and Ground Rules  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Why Submit a Project?  How to Submit Projects  How to Submit Projects  Project Prioritization Process  Resources and Information  Resources and Information  Questions and Comments

Today’s Agenda Today’s Agenda

 Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions  Meeting Purpose and Ground Rules  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Why Submit a Project?  How to Submit Projects  How to Submit Projects  Project Prioritization Process  Resources and Information  Resources and Information  Questions and Comments

Meeting Purpose Meeting Purpose

 Describe the regional planning process Describe the regional planning process  Review the process for submitting projects and how the information will be used  Answer questions

Ground Rules Ground Rules

 Civility is required.

 Treat one another with courtesy  Treat one another with courtesy.  Respect the personal integrity, values, motivations, and intentions of each participant.  Be honest, fair, and as candid as possible.  Participate with an open mind and respect for other’s interests.  Personal attacks and stereotyping will not be tolerated  Personal attacks and stereotyping will not be tolerated.

 Creativity is encouraged.

 Think outside the box and welcome new ideas.  Build on the ideas of others to improve results.  Disagreements will be treated as problems to be solved rather than battles to be won.

 Efficiency is important.

 Participate fully, without distractions.  Respect time constraints and be succinct  Respect time constraints and be succinct.  Let one person speak at a time.

 Constructiveness is essential.

 Take responsibility for the group as a whole and ask for what you need.  E t it t h tl d k th  Enter commitments honestly, and keep them.  Delay will not be employed as a tactic to avoid an undesired result.

Today’s Agenda Today’s Agenda

 Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions  Meeting Purpose and Ground Rules  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Why Submit a Project?  How to Submit Projects  How to Submit Projects  Project Prioritization Process  Resources and Information  Resources and Information  Questions and Comments

Nearly Ten Years Ago, California Nearly Ten Years Ago, California Embarked on a New Adventure Embarked on a New Adventure

Encourage Encourage Integrated Flood Integrated Flood Management Management

Embarked on a New Adventure… Embarked on a New Adventure…

 In November 2004, the IRWM Program

Protect Protect communities from communities from drought drought

was born  Promotes a new model for water

Protect Protect and improve and improve water quality water quality

management

 Encourages integrated strategies for water resources management at the regional level

water quality water quality Improve local Improve local water security water security

resources management at the regional level  Provides funding, through competitive grants

$500 M through Proposition 50 in 2003

Reduce Reduce dependence dependence

• n imported water
• n imported water

$ g p $1 B through Proposition 84 in 2006 $300 M through Proposition 1E in 2006

Today, There Are 46 “Approved” IRWM Today, There Are 46 “Approved” IRWM Regions in California Regions in California Regions in California Regions in California

 To be eligible for funding, Regions must:

 Be governed by a Regional Water Management Group with statutory authority

• ver water management
• ver water management

 Be approved through a structured “Regional Acceptance Process”  Prepare an IRWM Plan consistent with program standards

What is the Process for Developing and What is the Process for Developing and Implementing an IRWM Plan? Implementing an IRWM Plan? Implementing an IRWM Plan? Implementing an IRWM Plan?

Establish Governance Structure Identify Objectives & Performance Measures Integrate Projects and Programs Identify Impacts and Benefits Prioritize Projects for Implementation Secure Funding Implement Projects Implement Adaptive Management Implement Projects

The Merced Region is Developing Its First The Merced Region is Developing Its First Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

IRWM Plan IRWM Plan Standards Existing Data and Information Information Regional Needs and Objectives New Technical Studies N G New Governance Structure Public Outreach Public Outreach

The Merced Region Encompasses the The Merced Region Encompasses the Northeastern Portion of Merced County Northeastern Portion of Merced County Northeastern Portion of Merced County Northeastern Portion of Merced County

Today’s Agenda Today’s Agenda

 Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions  Meeting Purpose and Ground Rules  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Why Submit a Project?  How to Submit Projects  How to Submit Projects  Project Prioritization Process  Resources and Information  Resources and Information  Questions and Comments

Why Submit a Project? Why Submit a Project?

 In order for a project to be “included” in the IRWM Plan it In order for a project to be included in the IRWM Plan, it must be submitted via completion of a project information form  Several State funding programs require projects to be included in and consistent with the applicable IRWM Plan

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Current IRWM Grant Programs Current IRWM Grant Programs

 Proposition 84 (2006) – focus on drinking water flood Proposition 84 (2006) focus on drinking water, flood control, and coastal protection

 $900 M in grants for 11 hydrologic regions (“funding areas”)  The Merced Region is in the San Joaquin funding area

 Proposition 1E (2006) – focus on flood protection

 $300 M in grants for stormwater and flood management projects

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Proposition 84 Round 2 Implementation Proposition 84 Round 2 Implementation Grant Opportunity Grant Opportunity Grant Opportunity Grant Opportunity

 $8.3 M available for the San $ Joaquin Funding Area in Round 2  Hi hl C i i F di  Highly Competitive Funding Area  12 approved regions within  12 approved regions within the San Joaquin Funding Area

 8 all or mostly within the area  4 overlapping the area

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Proposition 84 Round 2 Implementation Proposition 84 Round 2 Implementation Grant Application Period Begins this Fall Grant Application Period Begins this Fall Grant Application Period Begins this Fall Grant Application Period Begins this Fall

Draft Proposal Solicitation Draft Proposal Solicitation Package has been released Eligible projects must be Eligible projects must be included in an IRWM Plan that is on track for adoption that is on track for adoption prior to the award date (approx. September 30, ( pp p , 2013)

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Project List Must be Developed and Prioritized Project List Must be Developed and Prioritized Prior to Preparing the Grant Application Prior to Preparing the Grant Application (October 2012 (October 2012 – – March 2013) March 2013)

Identify Regional Issues & Needs Identify Objectives & Performance Measures

We are here

Develop Project Review Process Issue “Call for Select Resource Projects” Prioritize Projects and Communicate List Management Strategies Prepare and Submit Select Projects for Grant Application Advance Technical Studies p Grant Application

June July August September October November December - March

Proposition 50 Agricultural Water Use Proposition 50 Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Grant Program Efficiency Grant Program Efficiency Grant Program Efficiency Grant Program

 $15 M available in this funding cycle  Proposals that are part of an IRWM Plan are encouraged  Eligible projects types:

 Implementation  Technical assistance  Planning  Training  Education  Public Outreach g  Feasibility studies  Research and development

 Public workshop on October 19th 10:00 am 12:00 pm

 Pilot Projects

 Public workshop on October 19th, 10:00 am -12:00 pm

 Participate in person in Sacramento or via webinar

 Proposals due November 21st p

Today’s Agenda Today’s Agenda

 Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions  Meeting Purpose and Ground Rules  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Why Submit a Project?  How to Submit Projects  How to Submit Projects  Project Prioritization Process  Resources and Information  Resources and Information  Questions and Comments

Online and Hard Copy Submittal Options Online and Hard Copy Submittal Options

 Project Name  Benefits and Impacts  Description  Project Type  Location  DAC and EJ Considerations  Climate Change Considerations  Schedule and Status  Project Need  Feasibility Studies/Supporting Documentation  Budget  Costs  Economic Feasibility  Linkages with Other Projects  Data Management  Project Proponents y  Funding  Program Preferences  Statewide Priorities  Stakeholder Coordination  Regional Objectives  Resource Management Strategies  Prop 84 Eligibility

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Merced IRWM Website “Projects” Merced IRWM Website “Projects” Module Module

 www.mercedirwmp.org contains a link to an interactive Projects

Module Module

www.mercedirwmp.org contains a link to an interactive Projects module where projects can be proposed for the IRWM Plan

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OPTI OPTI DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION

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Today’s Agenda Today’s Agenda

 Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions  Meeting Purpose and Ground Rules  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Why Submit a Project?  How to Submit Projects  How to Submit Projects  Project Prioritization Process  Resources and Information  Resources and Information  Questions and Comments

Project Review / Prioritization Process Project Review / Prioritization Process

Screening Scoring & Ranking Tier 1 Project List

Proposed Projects Addresses One or More Objectives and is within Top 50th Percentile

Ranking List

the Region Fails to Address at Least One Bottom 50th Percentile Future Phase of Other Tier 1 Project Is Not in the Region

Excluded from IRWMP Tier 2 Project Tier 1A Project List

Objective Project Percentile Region

IRWMP List

Project Integration and Re-Ranking/ Scoring

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Scoring Criteria (1/5) Scoring Criteria (1/5)

Criterion Scoring Procedure Raw Score Assigned Percent of T l S Criterion Scoring Procedure Raw Score Assigned Total Score

Addresses Multiple IRWM Plan Score based on # of

• bjectives addressed

with priority objectives 6+ objectives = 100 pts 5 objectives = 80 pts 4 objectives = 60 pts 11 49% IRWM Plan Objectives with priority objectives counting as two

• bjectives

4 objectives 60 pts 3 objectives = 40 pts 2 objectives = 20 pts 11.49% Integrates Multiple R S b d # f 8+ strategies = 100 pts 6 7 t t i 75 t Resource Management Strategies Score based on # of strategies employed 6-7 strategies = 75 pts 4-5 strategies = 50 pts 2-3 strategies = 25 pts 10.74% Ready to construct / implement = Is Ready to be Implemented Score based on degree

• f work needed prior to

implementation y p 100 pts Preliminary Design Completed = 75 pts Planning Completed= 50 pts 9.08% 25 p implementation Planning Completed= 50 pts Planning in Progress = 25 pts No Work Completed = 0 pts

Scoring Criteria (2/5) Scoring Criteria (2/5)

Criterion Scoring P d Raw Score Assigned Percent of T l S Criterion Procedure Raw Score Assigned Total Score

Is Technically Score based on availability of documentation Feasibility documentation is available = 100 pts Is Technically Feasible documentation supporting technical feasibility 100 pts Feasibility documentation is not available = 0 pts 11.71% B C R ti ≥ 4 100 t Is Economically Feasible Score based on estimated benefit:cost ratio B:C Ratio ≥ 4 = 100 pts B:C Ratio ≥ 3 and < 4 = 75 pts B:C Ratio ≥ 2 and < 3 = 50 pts B:C Ratio ≥ 1 and < 2 = 25 pts 11.34% p B:C Ratio < 1 = 0 pts 26

Scoring Criteria (3/5) Scoring Criteria (3/5)

Criterion Scoring Raw Score Assigned Percent of Total Criterion Procedure Raw Score Assigned Total Score Score based on providing targeted Directly benefits El Nido, Snelling or Winton = 100 pts Benefits Disadvantaged benefits to more significantly disadvantaged communities within Directly benefits Le Grand, City of Merced or Planada = 75 pts Directly benefits Atwater, Livingston, Stevinson or Franklin-Beachwood = 50 Benefits Disadvantaged Communities communities within the region, considering household income Stevinson, or Franklin Beachwood = 50 pts Provides regional community benefits but not targeted to a specific DAC = 25 9.61% and percentage of households below the poverty level pts Does not provide a benefit to a disadvantaged community = 0 pts 27

Scoring Criteria (4/5) Scoring Criteria (4/5)

Criterion Scoring Procedure Scoring Percent of Criterion Scoring Procedure Procedure Total Score

Directly Addresses a Critical Water Supply or Water Quality Need of a Disadvantaged Community and/or Score is based on whether the project addresses one of the critical Yes = 100 pts 12 01% Disadvantaged Community and/or Address an Existing Environmental Justice Issue addresses one of the critical needs identified by the DAC

• utreach effort

No = 0 pts 12.01% Contributes to Climate Change Score is based on Yes = 100 pts 8 63% Adaptation or Mitigation Yes/No response No = 0 pts 8.63% Creates Local Jobs and/or Uses Local Materials Score is based on Yes/No response Yes = 100 pts No = 0 pts 6.53% 28

Scoring Criteria (5/5) Scoring Criteria (5/5)

Criterion Scoring Procedure Raw Score Assigned

Percent of T l S

Criterion Scoring Procedure Raw Score Assigned

Total Score Supported by Multiple Local Partners Scored is based on # of local project sponsors working together to 4+ local proponents: 100 pts 3 local proponents: 75 pts 2 local proponents: 50 pts 8.86% Local Partners working together to implement the project 2 local proponents: 50 pts 1 local proponent: 25 pts

Project prioritization process information can be found on the Merced Region IRWMP website at: www.mercedirwmp.org

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Today’s Agenda Today’s Agenda

 Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions  Meeting Purpose and Ground Rules  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Why Submit a Project?  How to Submit Projects  How to Submit Projects  Project Prioritization Process  Resources and Information  Resources and Information  Questions and Comments

Visit the Merced IRWM Website Visit the Merced IRWM Website www.mercedirwmp.org www.mercedirwmp.org for Meeting Materials, for Meeting Materials, Updates, and More Updates, and More

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Contacts Contacts

 Merced RWMG Work Plan Management Committee Merced RWMG Work Plan Management Committee

 Merced Irrigation District- Hicham Eltal: heltal@mercedid.org  County of Merced- Ron Rowe: rrowe@co.merced.ca.us y @  City of Merced- Michael Wegley: wegleym@cityofmerced.org

 Consultants

 Ali Taghavi: ataghavi@rmcwater.com  Alyson Watson: awatson@rmcwater.com  Charles Gardiner: clgardiner25@gmail.com

Today’s Agenda Today’s Agenda

 Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions  Meeting Purpose and Ground Rules  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Introduction to the IRWM Program  Why Submit a Project?  Project Prioritization Process  Project Prioritization Process  How to Submit Projects  Resources and Information  Resources and Information  Questions and Comments