Proposed Resolution - 11/15/2021 Resolution No. of 2021
Authorizing Salt Lake City
To Apply for a Grant Award From
The United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
WaterSMART Grants For Water and Energy Efficiency
WHEREAS,the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation(the"Bureau")
offers grants under its WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Program 2021 (the"Grants
Program"); and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City Corporation(the"City")has adopted its 2020 Water Conservation
Master Plan, which encourages increased water efficiency at municipal sites in order to achieve short and
long term water use reductions,which could be accomplished through the proposed site upgrades at the
Rose Park Golf Course; and
WHEREAS,the City has adequate capability within its staffing and has sufficient fiscal resources
to meet the requisite match contribution for the proposed water efficiency irrigation and site upgrades;
and
WHEREAS,through the Bureau's Grants Program, a cost share could leverage existing City
fiscal resources in order to complete the proposed infrastructure improvements and significantly reduce
water consumption; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of Salt Lake City has reviewed the application to its satisfaction
and supports the submission of the City's application to the Bureau.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah, as
follows:
1. That the Director of the Department of Public Utilities should submit the grant application
(attached as Exhibit A)to the Bureau to fund the Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency
and Turf Reduction project and to work with the Bureau to meet established deadlines for the
City to enter into a cooperative agreement to accept the related grant award from the Bureau.
2. Erin Mendenhall, Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, or her designee, shall have the authority to
enter into a cooperative agreement with the Bureau,upon appropriate review and approval of
the City Council.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah,this day of 2021.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
By
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
CITY RECORDER
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Funding Opportunity Number: R22AS00023
November 3, 2021
Applicant Project Manager
Salt Lake City Corporation Stephanie Duer
P.O. Box 145451 Water Conservation Program Manager
451 South State Street Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5451 P.O. Box 145528
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5528
E-Mail: stephanie.duer@slcgov.con)
Office Phone: 801-483-6860
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Table of Contents
Standard Form 424 Application for Federal Assistance........................www.grants.gov Submission
Standard Form 424 Budget Information................................................. www.grants.gov Submission
Standard Form 424D Construction Program Assurances......................www.grants.gov Submission
SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.......................................................................... Not Applicable
Grants.Gov Certification For Lobbying.....................................................www.grants.gov Submission
SECTION 1: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
A. Executive Summary.......................................................................................................................... 1
B. Project Location................................................................................................................................ 1
C. Technical Project Description..........................................................................................................1
D. Evaluation Criteria.........................................................................................................................11
1. Evaluation Criteria A: Quantifiable Water Savings............................................................ 11
2. Evaluation Criteria B: Renewable Energy............................................................................ 14
3. Evaluation Criteria C: Sustainability Benefits...................................................................... 15
4. Evaluation Criteria D: Complementing On-Farm Irrigation Improvements....................23
5. Evaluation Criteria E: Planning and Implementation.........................................................23
6. Evaluation Criteria F: Collaboration..................................................................................... 28
7. Evaluation Criteria G: Additional Non-Federal Funding.....................................................32
8. Evaluation Criteria H: Nexus to Reclamation...................................................................... 32
E. Performance Measures ................................................................................................................ 32
SECTION 2: PROJECT BUDGET................................................................................................................37
A. Funding Plan and Letters of Commitment..................................................................................37
B. Budget Proposal..............................................................................................................................38
C. Budget Narrative............................................................................................................................ 39
SECTION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES COMPLIANCE....................................44
SECTION 4: REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS............................................................................... 44
SECTION 5: LETTERS OF PROJECT SUPPORT........................................................................................45
SECTION 6: OFFICIAL RESOLUTION.......................................................................................................45
APPENDICES
Appendix A. Partner and Third-Party Match Commitment Letters........................................46
Appendix B. Partner and Stakeholder Support Letters............................................................50
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Appendix C. Construction Cost Estimate....................................................................................57
Appendix D. United States Golf Association On-Site Visit Consulting Service Report for
Rose Park Golf Course...........,.................................................................................59
Appendix E. Salt Lake City Water Conservation Plan 2020......................................................75
Table of Tables
Table 1.1: Projected Dry Year Production - Existing and Future Sources 17
Table 1.2: Estimated Project Schedule 27
Table 1.3: Anticipated Quantifiable Water Savings 33
Table 1.4: Baseline Rough Area Conversion and Anticipated Water Use Reductions 33
Table 1.5: Projected Water Savings Derived from Head-to-Head Water Delivery
and Reduction of Rough Area 34
Table 1.6: Estimated Water Savings from Improved Distribution Uniformity 35
Table 1.7: Anticipated Indoor Water Savings 36
Table 2.1: Total Project Cost 38
Table 2.2: Proposed Project Budget 38
Table 2.3: Proposed Hours Devoted Tasks by Position 40
Table of Figures
Figure 0. Map of Project Location 2
Figure 1. Western Wheatgrass Turf 6
Figure 2. Course Turf Reductions and Reconfigurations 10
Figure 3. Course Existing Turf Configurations 10
Figure 4. Annual Production Requirements vs. Supply (Dry Year) 18
Figure 5. Map of Geographic Location of SLC Public Utilities Service Area 24
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SECTION 1: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
A. Executive Summary
Date: November 3, 2021 Applicant: Salt Lake City Corporation
City: Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities
County: Salt Lake County Applicant Category: Category A
State: Utah Project Length of Time: 36 months
Located on a Federal Facility. No Estimated Completion Date: June 2025
1. Project Summary. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities, located in northern
Utah along the Wasatch Front and near Great Salt Lake, will undertake landscape
irrigation measures and indoor water conservation strategies for the Rose Park Golf
Course in partnership with the Salt Lake City Golf Division.The existing simple grid
irrigation system will be replaced with a head-to-head system with high efficiency
nozzles that enable watering to match turf type.Turf removal will replace high-
water rough areas with low-to no-water grass species.The outdoor water
conservation strategies will improve the flow-dependent ecological resiliency of the
Jordan River, an impaired urban water course that empties into the Great Salt Lake,
which is a water body of hemispheric importance. Upgrades to high-efficiency
indoor appliance and fixtures to the clubhouse and on-course restrooms will result
in culinary water savings.The project is a shared priority for the Salt Lake City
Department of Public Utilities and Salt Lake City Golf Division. Current water use is
approximately 339.96 AF annually. Anticipated water savings are 188.87 acre-feet
annually, a reduction of 44% below current use, which will remain in the Upper
Colorado River Basin system.
B. Project Location
1. Location. The Rose Park Golf Course is located in Salt Lake County, Utah within the
municipal boundaries of Salt Lake City. Figure 0 shows the geographic location of the
project.The project latitude is 40.7998° N and longitude is 111.9382'W.
C. Technical Project Description
1. Project Summary. The Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction
Project is a water conservation project that achieves water savings by reducing
outdoor and indoor water usage.The project is a collaborative effort on the part of
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLC Public Utilities) and Salt Lake City
Golf Division (SLC Golf). Landscape irrigations measures applied to the public 18-hole
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course will increase irrigation system efficiencies, reduce water applied to the turf,
and decrease water pumped from an impaired urban water course, which is the
irrigation water source for the course. High-efficiency indoor appliance and fixture
upgrades to the clubhouse and restroom facilities will provide additional water
savings to a beloved public golf course. Currently, 7,284,286 square feet, or 167.22
acres, of the Rose Park Golf Course are irrigated at a rate of 24 inches per irrigation
season.This represents a water demand of 108,980,488 gallons, or 334.45-acre feet
(AF), of water annually for turf areas, and 4.91 AF for indoor use. Water for the
course turf is pumped from the Jordan River. Water for the clubhouse and on-course
restroom is culinary municipal and industrial (M&I) water supplied by SLC Public
Utilities.This project anticipates reducing outdoor water use by 187.93 AF and
indoor use by 0.94 AF, for a combined anticipated savings of 188.87 AF; 44.3% less
than current usage.
2. Scope of Work. The project implements four water conservation strategies: 1)
replacement of a current simple grid irrigation system, much of which is 63-year-
old„ of an 18-hole public golf course with a new system reflecting best-practices in
head-to-head irrigation system design; 2) utilization of high-efficiency multi-
stream/multi-trajectory spray nozzles; 3)turf conversion to non-irrigated, no-mow,
native and adaptive species blend of wheatgrasses; and 4) standardized audits of the
68-year old clubhouse kitchen and restrooms and on-course restrooms to identify,
quantify, and implement fixture upgrades and/or replacements to reduce indoor
water use. Professional irrigation contract services, water management and water
efficiency landscape consultants, regional research specialists, and in-house
expertise will be utilized to accomplish the scope of work.The scope of work
includes:
Task 1.0 Project Management
Task 1.1 Project Team Coordination. Monthly meetings during the construction
season and quarterly meetings during non-construction season are
conducted to coordinate project implementation and post verification
with SLC Public Utilities staff and SLC Golf staff participating on the
project team. Core team members are the SLC Public Utilities Water
Conservation Program Manager, SLC Golf Division Director, and SLC Golf
Course Superintendent.
Approach and Methods. The team meetings are used to track progress of
task completion, coordinate workflow,troubleshoot and address
barriers, and ensure project delivery. The SLC Public Utilities' Water
Conservation Program Manager will serve as the Project Manager
responsible for facilitating project team meetings,tracking milestone
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completion, and liaising between the project team and professional
consultants contributing expertise to the project.
Task 1.2 Compliance and Reporting. Interim performance reports and federal
financial reports are submitted on a semi-annual basis. Final performance
report is submitted encompassing the 36-month project period.
Approach and Methods. The Project Manager prepares and submits the
interim and final performance report. The Grant Manager in the SLC
Finance Department completes the federal financial reports.
Task 2.0 Landscape Irrigation Measures
Task 2.1 Contractual and Consultant Services. Professional consulting services and
construction contractors are secured for project delivery.
Approach and Methods. The project team works with the SLC Engineering
Division and SLC Purchasing & Contracts Management Division to secure
a qualified irrigation system design consultant and professional irrigation
construction contractor through design-bid-build procurement.
Task 2.2 Design New irrigation System/Finalize Turf Reduction Plan. A new
irrigation system is designed to reflect current best practices in golf
course irrigation systems.The system optimizes water delivery to
discreet areas based on turf species and play levels. In addition,the
design will allow for adaptations to pump water from an on-site retention
pond constructed in a future phase of the project.The design process will
finalize the proposed 23.37 acres of turf reduction to align with players'
traffic patterns, increase out-of-play areas, allow for watering of out-of-
play areas to cease.The turf reduction design will integrate data captured
from a player-based global positioning system (GPS) and a scenario
generation study conducted pre-grant award by SLC Golf. GPS tags issued
to golfers over a three-day period capture data as they play that is used
to create a heat map showing heavy traffic areas and lower traffic areas.
The GPS tag data combined with data related to Surface Management,
Sensor Integration, Hole Location and Advanced Weather to visually
display the interactions and patterns that impact maintenance practices,
resource consumption and golfer experience.Turf removal scenarios
generated from the consolidated data sets will allow for cost implications
overlayed with water-use reduction potential to finalize turf removal
decisions, inform reseeding, guide turf management, and drive a positive
impact for golfers.
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Approach and Methods. A professional irrigation design consultant will
design a low-water use irrigation system for the 18-hole course.
Qualifications sought include knowledge of basic to complex irrigation
systems along with systems used for distribution and supply and
experience with the coordination and installation of systems with
irrigation contractors and ability to advise on critical decisions impacting
implementation.Three water management experts from the Utah State
University Center for Water Efficient Landscaping(USU/CWEL) will review
the irrigation system design to ensure optimal efficacy and efficiency. The
United States Golf Association DEACON digital visualization platform will
be utilized for the GPS data capture and scenario generation.
Task 2.3 Develop Turf Management Plan. A Turf Management Plan will be
developed to guide reseeding of rough areas into out-of-play areas, and
long-term maintenance of altered fairway turf.The plan will identify po-
or low-water grass species for turf reduction areas that have been tested
to perform in climate and soil conditions similar to the Rose Park Golf
Course and that will reduce competition with the turf for moisture and
nutrients. For altered fairway turf, the plan will specify increased mow
heights matched with the new irrigation design.
Approach and Methods.Three researchers from USU/CWEL will advise
the project team on introducing overseeding in out of play areas with a
resilient seed blend that accommodates less maintenance, less water,
and a more pleasing appearance in dry conditions.There are several
established seed test plots at multiple City-operated courses to help
identify a suitable seed blend. A 1:1 mix of Siberian Wheatgrass and
Snake River Wheatgrass planted on an out-of-play area of the Bonneville
Golf Course, Glendale Golf Course, and Rose Park Golf course. The seed
mix provides a uniform 5 to 8"tall turfgrass stand. It is a very drought
tolerant native and adaptive species yet open enough to find and play a
golf shot and is showing promise for expanded use at the Rose Park Golf
Course.This measure is consistent with conclusions contained in the
United States Golf Association (USGA) On-Site Visit Consulting Service
Report for Rose Park Golf Course conducted June 17, 2021. (See Figure 1
and Appendix D.) Recent research outcomes from on-site turf trials led
by research geneticists at the Research Geneticist with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forage and Ranch Research Laboratory
will be central in guiding the Turf Management Plan. A USU/CWEL turf
science expert will advise on appropriate seeding equipment purchases.
Task 2.4 Removing Turf An estimated 23.37 acres of high-water rough turf will be
removed with final acres of turf removed determined from the final
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design of the irrigation system and outcomes from the Deacon digital tool
analysis, which will inform the Turf Reduction Plan and implementation.
Figure 1. Western Wheatgrass Turf
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Approach and Methods.The irrigation construction contractor will
remove the turf as part the new irrigation system installing and based on
the design specifications. Contractor qualifications sought include
knowledge of Smart Water Application Technologies, expertise installing
irrigation systems to design criteria, and experience with efficient and
effective application of water to cultivated landscapes of golf courses.
Task 2.5 Installing High-Efficiency Nozzles. A head-to-head irrigation system that
uses an estimated 1,600 high-efficiency nozzles and improves irrigation
head space will be installed for the course.The new system will improve
irrigation uniformity through careful evaluation of sprinkler head design,
nozzle selection, head spacing, pipe size and pressure selection and will
accommodate cycling irrigation sessions to ensure good infiltration and
minimize runoff.The use of high-efficiency nozzles is anticipated to
reduce irrigation head count by at least 20%over the current system. A
new state-of-the-art, research-quality weather station was installed on
the Rose Park Golf Course in fall of 2020 in partnership with SLC Golf, SLC
Public Utilities, USU/CWEL, and the Utah Climate Center.The weather
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station is key to determine accurate daily irrigation replacement needs
and reduce over-irrigation with the new system.
Approach and Methods. The irrigation construction contractor will install
the high-efficiency nozzles as part of the new irrigation system.
Task 2.6 Audit and Verification of New irri ation System. A post-installation
irrigation system audit,turf mapping, and site verification survey will be
conducted to confirm system performance and document fairway/rough
configurations for on-going site management purposes. The post-
installation irrigation audit will include a visual inspection of the irrigation
system, assess distribution uniformity of the high-efficiency nozzles,
confirm irrigation control device operations and nozzle pressure
measurements, determine precipitation rate and landscape watering
needs, and establish an optimal irrigation schedule and run times.The
audit results will be augmented with a Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) mapping of the turf area and a ground truthing site survey.The GIS
mapping will verify the area of reseeded turf, measure low-mow and
high-mow fairway turf area, and generate an updated GIS turf site map.
The-site survey will distinguish between low fairway and high fairway
areas,verify the exact location of irrigation heads, and confirm correct
installation of the high-efficiency nozzles.
Approach and Methods. USU Water Check program staff will conduct the
irrigation system audit using catch cup test methods for distribution
uniformity.The SLC Public Utilities GIS Programmer Analyst will conduct
GIS mapping and produce the updated turf map.The Program Manager
and GIS Programmer Analyst will conduct the site survey using a hand-
held GPS device.
Task 2.7 Altering Fairway Turf Management. Mow heights will be altered to allow
the existing bluegrass/rye mix to grow to a higher blade height and
support less frequent irrigation practices that reduce water use.
Approach and Methods.The Project Manager, Golf Director, and Golf
Course Superintendent in collaboration with USU/CWEL, and utilizing the
DEACON data results will identify the most appropriate fairway areas to
alter mow height as a component of the Turf Management Plan
Task 2.8 Reseeding Rough Ty . Approximately 23.37 acres of removed rough-area
turf will be converted to a drought tolerant native and adaptive grass
seed blend specified in the Turf Management Plan that requires only
periodic irrigation during peak summer months. Minimal irrigation will be
applied for seedling establishment and no water will be needed after
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year one. The wheatgrasses will outcompete the weeds within three
years of planting. Small area re-seedings may need to occur in
subsequent years.
Approach and Methods. Seeds will be sourced from local vendors. SLC
Golf maintenance staff will perform the reseeding using equipment
specified in the Turf Management Plan. Reseeding will take place in late
fall to allow the seeds to sit throughout winter and germinate in the
spring, reducing the need for irrigation to promote germination due to
fall and spring rains and cooler temperatures.Small areas needing re-
seeding will be identified during the growing season.
Task 3.0 High-Efficiency Indoor Appliances and Fixtures
Task 3.1 In-floor Water Use Audit and Fixture Inspection. Inspection of existing
indoor and on-course restroom fixtures and a water use audit will be
conducted to identify inefficiencies and potential leaks.The audit will
assess the clubhouse snack bar, kitchen, and restrooms, on-course
restrooms, and any other interior water-using fixture or appliance.
Approach and Methods. A professional water management consultant
will conduct the fixture inspections and water use audit with assistance
from the Project Manager. Results will be shared with the project team.
Task 3.2 Nigh Efficiency Appliance and Fixture Selection. High-efficiency
replacement appliances and fixtures are selected based on the results of
the fixture inspections and water use audit. Appliances and fixtures
selected will have manufacturer specifications for low water use with U.S
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense certification.
Approach and Methods. The project team will select high efficiency
appliances and fixtures that meet that functional needs of the clubhouse
kitchen, snack bar, and restrooms and on-course restrooms with reduced
water use. Anticipated new appliance and fixtures include toilets, urinals,
faucet aerators, and an ice machine.
Task 3.3 Flirt h_EfficiencyAppliance and Fixture Installation. High-efficiency indoor
appliances and fixtures will be installed in the clubhouse kitchen, snack
bar, and restrooms and in the on-course restrooms.
Approach and Methods. The qualified professional plumber will install the
selected high-efficiency toilets, urinals, appliances, and faucet aerators.
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Task 3.4 Post-Installation Water Use Analysis. An analysis of metered water use
will be conducted to determine waters savings have occurred and will be
used to continue to monitor water usage.
Approach and Methods. The Project Manager will gather the metered
water use data, conduct the water savings analysis, and report results.
3. Existing Conditions. The proposed project addresses existing conditions of the Rose
Park Golf Course that are contributing to over-watering, diminished turf health, and
impacting play experience.
if. Water Use. The Rose Park Golf Course, which contains approximately 167.22
acres of irrigated area, receives on average 22 to 24 inches of water, or
approximately 99 to 109 million gallons, annually through a dedicated meter.
During the last two drought years, water use was reduced to less than 90 million
gallons, but with great effort by the course staff, who manually shut off heads to
avoid watering out-of-play areas.These methods affected course playability and
appearance, which reduced player enjoyment and affected player hours.
ii. Irrigation System and Nozzles.The course and its irrigation system were built in
1953 in the Rose Park suburb of Salt Lake City.The irrigation system was
constructed utilizing a simple grid pattern layout that distributes water without
consideration of turf type or play level.The result is that the entire golf course is
irrigated to maintain the highest demand areas and grasses.The system uses
approximately 1,400 Rainbird impact-driven sprinkler heads. The standard useful
life-expectancy of a golf course irrigation system is 25-30 years.The course's
mainline irrigation system is 63 years old, inefficient, and prone to multiple
breaks. The system is dead-ended and water volume at station level is
inadequate, leading to inconsistent water volume and increased watering
windows.The mainline piping is 6-inch Asbestos lined cement pipe (Transit)
which is outdated and hazardous to work with. Repairs to the Tranzite pipe must
be contracted out for proper techniques and disposal. Obsolete components
(piping, valves, wiring and sprinklers) along with normal wear contribute to poor
distribution uniformity and water efficiency. Currently, programming
considerations are constrained to stay within water flow limits required to not
stress piping,which is contributing to longer watering windows and ineffective
watering patterns. The Front 9 has galvanized piping which is hydraulically
limiting from install and susceptible to leaks, deuteration, and internal diameter
reduction. The irrigation conduits are inefficient with multiple valves per station,
in some cases up to 3, which includes up to 20 sprinkler heads.The project
upgrade to a single valve per station will isolate hole by hole repairs without
turning off the entire system. The back 9 was retrofitted in early 1980's with
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The Back 9 averages 18 waterline breaks per season, increasing operating costs
and diverting man-hours from other important course projects.
iii. Turf.The course contains 165 acres of irrigated turf comprised mostly of bent
grass and a blue/rye grass mix. These are high-water reliant grasses.The project
is an opportunity to convert 23.37 acres (14%of the total turf area) and reseed
with no-water grass species.
iv. Indoor Appliances and Fixtures.There are ten sink faucets,five toilets, three
urinals, and one ice machine installed in the clubhouse, snack bar, and restrooms
and the on-course restrooms. Four of the ten sinks have faucets replaced in
2017.The 1950's era existing appliances and fixtures pre-date the EPA Safe
Drinking Water Act fixture standards and are an opportunity to replace with
high-efficiency models.
4. Before and After Project Site Maps. Figure 2 displays the turf reductions and
reconfigurations that will result from the project as well as a retention pond that will
be constructed in a future phase of the project to improve and enhance irrigated
water quality. Figure 3 displays the existing turf type configurations and highlights
the run of the Jordan River through the 18-hole golf course.
D. Evaluation Criteria
1. Evaluation Criterion A—Quantifiable Water Savings
i. Estimated Water Savings. 188.87 acre-feet (AF) per year is estimated in water
savings as a direct result of this project.
ii. Current Losses. Water loss due to turf over-watering or associated with leakage
from the irrigation system or indoor fixtures is infiltrating into soil layers and
returning to the Jordan River drainage basin.This supports return flows into the
Jordan River, which benefits wildlife, aquatic habitat, and native plant species.
iii. Documentation Supporting Estimated Water Savings. Water saving estimates
are derived from acreage measures from aerial imagery, direct metered water
delivery, and anticipated water savings.The water savings calculation used is:
(188.87AF-339.36AF) x 100=44.34%decrease in use
339.36AF
iv. Turf Removal
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a. Method To Determine Average Annual Water Savings Estimates. Water
savings have been calculated based on the current application of 24
inches of water per season being applied over 23.37 acres,the minimum
rough-play area to be removed.
b. Total Surface Area and Consumptive Use. 23.37 acres of turf are to be
removed.These acres currently receive an average of 22 to 24 inches of
water per irrigation season.
c. Data Evaluated To Estimate Average Annual Turf Consumptive Use.
Historical water consumption data derived from direct metered water
use was evaluated to estimate annual turf consumption use per unit
area. Water savings have been calculated assuming a Reference ETo of 26
inches, with a deficit of 0.8 for irrigation of greens and a 0.7 deficit for the
irrigation of tees, fairways, and roughs. A weather adjustment was not
used in calculating use.
d. Site Audit Pre- WaterSMART WEEG Program Acceptance. A site audit
will be performed in late fall 2021.
e. Water Savings Verification Methods. Actual water use reductions will be
determined through the analysis of dedicated meter flow data.
` v. High-Efficiency Nozzles
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a. Method To Determine Annual Water Savings Estimates.The existing
1,400 impact-driven rotor heads have an estimated Distribution
Uniformity (DU) of between .55 and .65, based on make, model, and age.
Existing heads also do not have built in pressure regulation, further
reducing nozzle efficiency. An irrigation audit was conducted in the early
2000's.
b. Data Evaluated To Estimate Irrigated Landscape Reduce Water
Demand. Historical water consumption data derived from dedicated
meter reading of actual water consumption was evaluated in calculating
the percent reduction in water demand per unit area of irrigated
landscape. Prior to the implementation of this proposed project, SLC
Public Utilities and SLC Golf in conjunction with USU/CWEL, Utah Climate
Center, and SLC Golf installed a research-grade weather station on the
course that will provide real-time weather and climate data to improve
irrigation scheduling going forward.
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c. Type and Quantity of Devices. An estimated 1,600 high-efficiency,
commercial, and golf-course grade nozzles will be selected for installation
based on the following criteria:
1. A minimum DU of.80 to .85;
2. Built-in pressure regulation mechanism;
3. 3-port output design to optimize water delivery efficiencies for
near, medium, and long-range coverage;
4. Compatible with stainless steel risers;
5. Decoder-in-head system, and
6. Built-in flow sensor to quickly identify stuck valves.
d. Device Installation. Neither a rebate nor direct-install program will
support the installation of the devices. Costs for device installation are
requested in this funding request.
e. Pre/Post Site Audits. USU/CWEL will conduct pre- and post-irrigation
system audits with support from the Project Manager.
f. Water Savings Verification Method. Upon completion of the project,
direct metered water use data will be used to verify actual water savings
are achieved when compared to baseline. Periodic monitoring of direct
metered water use data will occur to ensure that water use reductions
are sustained. Another method is the post-installation irrigation system
audit, which will confirm a DU of.80 to .85 and verify that nozzles are
performing within stated standard through representative random tests
of nozzle pressure regulation.
vi. High-Efficiency Indoor Appliances and Fixtures
a. Method to Determine Average Annual Water Savings Estimates. Water
supplied to the Rose Park Golf Course Clubhouse and on-course restroom
is delivered through two(2) dedicated meters that are read monthly.
Current water use was derived by averaging three years (2016-2019) of
monthly direct meter use data. Given the age of the facilities (68 years)
and contained fixtures and appliances (most over 25years), it is assumed
that all fixtures and appliances utilize more water than current EPA Clean
Water Act standards.The anticipated water savings derived from
replacing the fixtures and appliances was calculated by utilizing the
baseline water reduction standard established through the EPA
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WaterSense program of a minimal 20% reduction of all WaterSense
labeled products below existing federal standards.
b. Type and Quantity of Appliances/Fixtures. Anticipated appliance and
fixture and replacements are:
1. 1-500-600 lb. capacity commercial, air-cooled ice machine
2. 3 urinals(flushometer and bowl)
3. 5 toilets (flushometer and bowl)
4. 6 to 10 faucets and/or aerators
c. Method to Verify Inefficiency. An audit of the clubhouse, including
restrooms, snack bar, and kitchen, and the on-course restroom, will be
performed as a part of this project to determine actual fixture
inefficiencies and a more accurate potential water savings.
d. Device Installation. Appliance and fixture installation will involve a
combination of rebate and direct-install programs operated by SLC Public
Utilities and through partnership opportunities.
e. Water Savings Verification Method. Actual water savings will be
determined through analysis of direct meter water use upon completion
of the project compared to baseline.
2. Evaluation Criterion B—Renewable Energy
i. Increasing Energy Efficiency in Water Management.The project does not
include explicit energy efficiency elements. The potential installation of high-
efficiency faucets in the clubhouse kitchen and restrooms resulting from the
proposed indoor audit might result in some energy savings related to reduced
hot-water flows. The SLC Public Utilities water system is largely based on gravity
flows and is inherently energy efficient compared to other systems given the
high elevation of its source waters and the proximity to the service area.
Successful water conservation avoids the development of new and more energy
intensive sources.
ii. Quantifiable Energy Savings. There are no quantifiable energy savings that will
result from the project.
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iii. Offsets to Climate Change Impacts. The project does not provide energy
efficiency improvements on a scale to combat or offset climate change impacts.
iv. Current Pumping/Reduced Pumping. Due to the current irrigation system
design,the existing pump system cannot deliver needed water volumes within
the allowable watering window. As a result, the system is operated nightly. The
proposed head-to-head irrigation system will reduce pump times due to the
ability to schedule watering based on turf type and level of play.This will result
in a shortened watering window, saving pumping energy.
v. Energy Savings Estimate Origin. The scope of work does not include energy
savings that can be quantified.
vi. Energy Required to Treat Water.The project does not include energy savings
that will be quantified related to energy required to treat water.
vii. Reduced Vehicle Miles Driven. The project will reduce vehicle miles driven as a
function of reduction in mowing hours. The reduction in rough areas because of
increasing out-of-play areas will reduce mowing time, which will result in a
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Current turf mowing takes 8 hours and
utilizes 15 gallons of fuel per week. A 23.37-acre reduction in rough area will
save 240 hours of mowing time and 450 gallons of fuel annually.
viii.Renewable Energy Components and Savings. The project does not have any
renewable energy components or associated energy savings or energy
production.
3. Evaluation Criterion C—Sustainability Benefits
L Enhancing Drought Resiliency. SLC Public Utilities recently announced a
recommendation to move to a Drought Level Stage 2. In Stage 2, all Institutional
Customers(parks, government facilities, school,and churches) are required to
remain within their established water budget. If a site does not have a budget, it
must limit watering to only two times per week. While there are no restrictions
on homeowners and businesses, SLC Public Utilities is asking that all water
customers avoid watering more than twice a week. The Rose Park Golf Course
Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project is an opportunity to make a
sustained and significant reduction in institutional water use during drought
conditions.
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a. improved Ecological Resiliency to Climate Change. The Rose Park Golf
Course relies on the Jordan River as the water source for its irrigation
system. The Jordan River is an urban waterway that provides critical
resting areas for migratory birds and supplies water to the Great Salt
Lake, which is a water body of hemispheric importance.The river is an
impaired water body with a dissolved oxygen total daily maximum load
(TMDL) requirement due to reduced water quality, declining inflows, and
extractions; conditions exacerbated by climate change. Reducing water
extractions, which this project will achieve, will reduce total suspended
solids and dissolved oxygen in the river's water column, maintain flow
levels, and improve its resiliency to climate change. Continued flow of
high-quality water from the Jordan River to Great Salt Lake is a regional
ecological benefit as it helps keep lake elevation higher,thereby reducing
the amount of lake bottom dust in the air and any dust storms. Lower
nutrient levels help reduce the growth of algae, which can result in
hazardous algal blooms or dissolved oxygen levels due to algae decay.
b. Water Extraction Reductions. It is anticipated that the project will result
in at least a 44%water use reduction at Rose Park Golf Course. This will
directly result in reduced extractions from the Jordan River with
beneficial ecological impacts to maintaining water temperatures and
optimal water levels.
c. Benefits to Species. The project will not directly benefit any specific
species. However, the project will reduce extractions from the Jordan
River, which will improve water quantity and quality within the river
corridor and benefit wildlife, aquatic habitat, and native plant species
d. Other Ecosystem Benefits. Reductions in overwatering as a function of
efficiencies realized from the new irrigation system will improve turf
health and reduce herbicide and fungicide chemical applications,
lessening the opportunities for water run-off and non-point source
pollution entering the Jordan River.The introduction of native and
adaptive turf species will increase opportunities for beneficial insect
population densities to increase.
e. Water Management Efficiencies. The project will allow greater flexibility
for golf course management as a reduction in outdoor water use for
course turf irrigation. The project's reductions in indoor water use will
benefit the water provider by increasing supply resiliency.
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ii. Water Sustainability Cancerns. SLC Public Utilities is developing future supply
sources and is relying upon successful implementation of conservation and other
water supply enhancement projects to free up existing supplies for more
efficient management and use.SLC Public Utilities recently completed an update
of the Water Supply and Demand Master Plan 2019
(www.slc.gov/utilities/conservation), which included analysis of water supply
and demand under dry-year scenarios and anticipated impacts related to climate
change.Though immediate changes in climate or weather variability are
addressed in the Drought and Water Shortage Contingency Plan 2019, increasing
frequency or duration of these variables will affect day-to-day water demand. As
such, it is important to consider the impacts of climate change not only to
supply, but also on demand.
a. Issues Impacting Water Sustainability. On average, 65%of SLC Public
Utilities water supplies come from surface water emanating from the
Wasatch Canyons located east of the city—City Creek, Emigration Creek,
Parleys Creek, and Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon Creeks. Another
15% is groundwater from a series of deep wells that operate primarily
during the summer months to meet peak demand within the municipal
water distribution system. Table 1.1 shows existing dry year supply
sources and projected future source development supplies.
Table 1: Projected Dry Year Production - Existing and Future Sources
Dry Year Production Future Dry Year
2004 Production—2030
Supply Category (acre-ft) (acre-ft)
SLC Surface Water Sources 42,473 43,277
Base Wells and Springs 7,353 7,353
Peaking Wells 10,547 10,547
SLC Preferred Rights in MWDSLS 22,910 42,910
New Wells 0 12,000
Additional Surface Water
Development 0 3,300
Wastewater Reuse 0 5,000
Utah Lake System Water 0 4,750
Total 83,283 128,763
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A critical component of the Water Supply and Demand Master Plan 2019 was
modeling of impacts to supply during dry years. Figure 4 compares the total dry
year water supply, including new supplies that have not yet been developed,
with SLC Public Utilities recommended supply planning demand scenario,
including applicable provisions for risk. As illustrated in Figure 4, if the
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term projected system demands. However, Figure 4 also shows that
there will be very little excess capacity when supply risk and
recommended redundancy is considered. This means that failing to meet
the conservation goals could increase risk of inadequate water supply for
projected demands.The Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and
Turf Reduction project is an opportunity to address drought impacts on
water supply demand by reducing outdoor and indoor water use.
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b. Issues Impacting Energy Sustainability. Utah depends primarily on coal
and hydropower for energy generation. Salt Lake City is committed to
reducing dependance on non-renewable sources of energy through the
increase development and use of solar power.
c. Project Impact on Water Sustainability. The project will address drought
impacts on water supply by reducing commercial indoor and landscape
water use.The projected demand reductions will increase supply
resiliency and help to achieve water demand levels that are below supply
levels even in drier years.
d. End Use of Water Conserved. Water conserved from the project's
outdoor water use reductions will remain in the Jordan River due to
reduced extractions and reduced diversions. Water conserved from the
project's indoor water use reductions will remain in SLC Public Utilities'
water supply.
e. Mechanisms to Use Conserved Water. No mechanisms are needed for
conserved water from the project's outdoor water use reductions to
remain in the Jordan River. Water conserved from the project's indoor
water use reductions will remain in the SLC Public Utilities water supply.
f. Quantity of Conserved Water. The anticipated 188.87 AF of conserved
water from outdoor use reductions will remain in the Jordan River.
Indoor water use reductions will be available for use throughout the SLC
Public Utilities service area.
iii. Other Project Benefits. The project provides benefits to combating the climate
crisis facing the Colorado River Basin, improves environmental and economic
injustices born by an underserved and disadvantaged community, and other
water-adjacent sustainability benefits.
a. Combating the Climate Crisis.The current drought in the Colorado River
Basin has persisted since 2000, leading to great concerns about the long-
term reliability of basin water supplies. Increasing temperatures,
decreasing snowpack, changes to the volume of precipitation, and
changes to runoff timing and volume across the West are projected to
affect numerous aspects of water management. With drought conditions
remaining unabated and the likelihood of continued population growth,
the challenges of maintaining a reliable water supply and meeting future
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needs are compounded.The water savings that will result from the
project have a role in combating climate change impacts for the Upper
Colorado River Basin.
Role in Addressing Climate Change Impacts. The project addresses
urban water demand by reducing 23.37 acres of irrigated
turfgrass, which is one of the largest irrigated crops in the United
States. It is estimated that approximately 50-65%of Utah's
culinary water is used for landscape irrigation. The project
supports increased supplies through indoor water use reductions,
which can provide greater flexibility in driving water management
improvements. In addition, the project helps combat climate
change impacts to habitat, ecosystems, and recreation strategies
by improving the flow-dependent ecological resiliency of the
Jordan River and Great Salt Lake.
Strengthening Water Supply Susta+nabillty. The Rose Park Golf
Course relies on the Jordan River, a non-potable source of water.
However, water quality and source volume reliability could affect
the course's ability to remain on that supply. By reducing water
demand, the probability increases that the Rose Park Golf Course
can remain on this source and not have to return to the culinary
water system.
Renewable Energy. The project's current scope of work does not
establish or utilize a renewable energy source.
Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Though not calculated as part
of this project, the planned reduction of fairway and rough areas
by approximately 30 acres due to conversion to low-water, no-
mow native and adaptive turf species will eliminate the need to
mow this reseeded acreage, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
b. Disadvantaged or Underserved Communities.The project supports the
environmental and economic justice goals established in Executive
Orders 14008 and 13985 and the disadvantaged community priorities set
forth in Section 1015 of the Cooperative Watershed Act.
Executive Order 14008. The water conservation improvements for
the Rose Park Golf Course are a public asset investment that will
support improving the water quality of the total maximum daily
load (TMDL) impaired Jordan River, which runs through the
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historically disadvantaged and underserved Rose Park community.
Reduced irrigation will result in less chemical application, reducing
and improving the quality of water runoff from the golf course
entering the Jordan River.These improvements are particularly
significant for the Rose Park community, which has experienced
environmental injustice impacts related to Rose Park Sludge Pit
Superfund site located east of the Rose Park Golf Course. Local
refineries dumped waste products in the sludge pit from the
1930s until 1957.The acidic sludge contained carcinogenic
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and sulfur dioxide posing a
threat to groundwater and surrounding organisms.This was
particularly unnerving because much of the municipal water in
Rose Park comes from scattered wells.Though no contaminants
were ever detected,the threat of contamination was enough
cause for action.The site cleanup occurred in the 1980s and
consisted of a slurry wall around and under the sludge pit to avoid
groundwater contamination and a clay cap on top of the sludge
pit topped with grass. Since these improvements, the
contamination site has passed each five-year review by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency with the solution deemed
"protective of human health and the environment" and no
additional threats have been identified.
Section 1015 of the Cooperative Watershed Act. The Rose Park
median household income is$51,215 compared to the Utah
median household income of$71,621. 23.3%of Rose Park
residents live in households whose income is at or below the
federal poverty threshold compared to 9.8%for Utah. 33.8% of
children (age 17 and under) live in households whose income is at
or below the federal poverty threshold compared to 9.6%for
Utah.These economic indicators demonstrate that the Rose Park
community meets the disadvantaged community definition in
Section 1015 of the Cooperative Watershed Act.
Executive Order 13985. The socio-economic demographics of Rose
Park demonstrate that the community meets the underserved
definition of Executive Order 13985.49.5%of Rose Park's 36,800
residents are of a non-white racial background and most of its
population is of Hispanic/Latino descent. 19.7% have attained a
bachelor's degree compared to 34.0%for Utah. 28.2%of Rose
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Park adults have physical, mental, or emotional disability
compared to 22.7%of adults in Utah.
iii. Tribal Benefits. The proposed project has no direct service or benefit to a
tribe, nor does it support tribal resilience to climate change and drought
impacts or gains to improved public health or economic growth
opportunities.
iv. Other Benefits. The project addresses water sustainability through other
benefits to eco-system services enjoyed by community residents and to
environmental resilience.
Interstate Compacts. The project will provide no assistance to
States and water users in complying with interstate compacts.
Bene ids to Multiple Sectors and Users. The project will benefit
outdoor recreation users and municipal stewardship of
environmental resources.The Rose Park Golf Course intersects
with the Jordan River Parkway and the Legacy Parkway Trails,
which are multi-community walking and biking path that bringing
several thousand additional trail users into contact with the
grounds. The introduction of 30 acres of native and adaptive low-
water, non-mowed turf areas will enhance wildlife forage and
habitat opportunities, which will result in an enhanced experience
for outdoor enthusiasts, bird watchers, and trail users.The water
efficiency benefits of the project will improve the playing
experience for golfers by reducing the watering window,thereby
reducing or eliminating interruptions to play as a result of
excessively long watering window.The project will position the
Rose Park Golf Course as a model in turf best practices, water
efficiency, and sustainable landscaping for municipally owned and
operated golf courses in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Benefits to Larger Sustaioabifit Initiatives. This project supports
goals outlined in the SLC Water Conservation Master Plan 2020,
which establishes new conservation goals that meet or exceed the
State's newly adopted regional conservation goals. The project
supports the environmental goals stated in Mayor Erin
Mendenhall's Salt Lake City 2021 Plan to position SLC as a leader
on resilience and sustainability by protecting our natural systems
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while addressing social inequities, advancing development, and
addressing climate change.
Impact on Water-Related Conflicts. There are no tensions or
litigations over water in the SLC Public Utilities service area that
the project would mitigate or help to prevent.
4. Evaluation Criterion D—Complementing On-Farm Irrigation Improvements
i. On-Farm Efficiency Improvement Projects. The project is not associated with any
on-farm efficiency improvement projects.As a municipal retail water provider,
SLC Public Utilities does not provide water to agricultural customers.
ii. Complements to Ongoing or Planned On-Farm Improvements.This WaterSMART
project would not complement any ongoing or planned on-farm improvement.As
a municipal retail water provider, SLC Public Utilities does not provide water for
agricultural use.
iii. On-Farm Water Conservation/Water Use Efficiency Benefits. There are no on-
farm water conservation or water use efficiency benefits associated to on-farm
work that will result from the project. As a municipal retail water provider, SLC
Public Utilities does not provide water to agricultural customers.
iv. Water Service Area Boundaries. The SLC Public Utilities service district is a 135
square mile area located in Salt Lake County, Utah. Salt Lake City, Cottonwood
Heights, Holladay City, and Millcreek Township are within the SLCDPU service
area. Portions of Murray City, North Salt Lake City, and South Salt Lake City
receive water from SLC Public Utilities. A map of the SLC Public Utilities water
service area boundary is shown in Figure 5.
5. Evaluation Criterion E—Planning and Implementation
5.1. Subcriteria E.1. Project Planning
i. Applicant Water Conservation Plan. The SLC Water Conservation Plan
2020 establishes 5-, 10,-, and 40-year water conservation goals to ensure
limited water resources meet current and future needs.The plan is in
accord with the State of Utah Conservation Plan Act 73-10-003200,
guidelines outlined in the American Water Works Association Manual M52:
Water Conservation Programs, and the State's Regional Conservation
Goals.The plan is provided in Appendix E.
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a. Project Alignment with Plan Goals and Priorities. Increasing efforts in
water conservation is a key recommendation identified in the plan to
achieve the long-term goal to reduce outdoor water use to 24 inches
average irrigation (14.6%of reduction from 2018 water use.)
b. Project Implementation of Plan Strategies.The project implements the
following Outreach, Economics, and Research and Metrics strategies
identified in the SLC Water Conservation Plan 2020 for commercial,
industrial, and institutional (CII) customers:
Outreach
■ 0-6 Water Check: Conduct landscape sprinkler checks
■ 0-9 CII Conservation Plans: Encourage and publish water
conservation plans
Economics
• E-10 CII Audits and Direct Installs: Conduct audits and
provide direct installs on select CII properties
Research and Metrics
■ R-1 Water Check: Promote and conduct landscape
sprinkler check-ups
■ R-6 Landscape Inventory: Inventories of alternative
landscapes and quantify savings
• R-16 Programmatic Effectiveness: Develop methodology
to measure practice impact
• R-17 Projected Demand Reduction: Develop baseline and
projected customer-class water demand
H. WaterSMART Basin Study. The Colorado River Basin Water Supply and
Demand Study (2012) lists M&I Water Conservation as a representative
option to reduce Basin water demand and resolve water supply and demand
imbalances.The project is a municipal-led water conservation effort to
reduce its operational water use.The anticipated water savings of 188.87
acre-feet annually will increase Basin resources to address impacts
associated with the highly uncertain amount of available water and changes
in water demand over the next 50 years.
5.2. Subcriteria E.2. Readiness to Proceed
i. Summary of Major Tasks. A design-bid-build project delivery method will
be used. Major tasks for each project phase are provide below.
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Pre-Design Phase. Major tasks include issuance of a request for
qualifications to secure an irrigation design consultant and the
conducting a course site survey.
Design Phase. Major tasks include execution of a contract for a design
consultant and production of drawings and specifications in
preparation for bidding. Prequalification of irrigation contractors will
occur during this phase.
Bid Phase. Major tasks include issuance a publicly advertised request
for qualifications, review of bids received, contractor selection, and
contracting with the most responsible and responsive bidder.
Construction Phase. Major tasks include a Notice to Proceed to the
contractor that includes all aspects of the construction process through
Substantial Completion.
Closeout Phase. Major tasks include generating and monitoring the
completion of the Punch List in preparation for contract closeout;the
+ production, review and acceptance of the operation and maintenance
(O& M) manuals; completion of as-built drawings; and review of
warranty information.
ii. Permits. There are no anticipated permits that will be required for the
project.
iii. Engineering and Design Work. Design work performed for the project
includes the consultant-led design of a head-to-head irrigation system with
at least 1,600 high efficiency nozzles for an 18-hole golf course.The design
will specify routing, layout, and pump placement and will calculate the
system capacity and pressure optimization for standard flow head coverage.
The contracted consultant will provide bidding support, construction
administration, and closeout services in support of the project. SLC
Engineering Division will provide overall project management and the pre-
design course site survey. The Division will issue a publicly advertised request
for qualifications to potential design consultants,facilitate the selection and
contracting of the design consultant, manage the design consultant and their
contract throughout the project. SLC Engineering Division will facilitate the
selection of qualified contractors through a publicly advertised request for
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qualification and facilitate the selection of pre-qualified contractors prior to
bidding. Following pre-qualification,the Division will issue a publicly
advertised bid package, manage the bid process, initiate, and manage the
contract for construction, oversee the construction effort by the contractor,
and lead the project closeout phase.
iv. Policies or Administrative Actions.There are no new policies or
administrative actions required to implement the project.
v. Estimated Project Schedule. An estimated project schedule is provided in
Table 1.2 showing major tasks, milestones, and dates.
Table 1.2: Estimated Project Schedule
Task Series I Phase Start Date Completion Date
1.0 1 Project Management July 2022 June 2025
Project_Month(M): Milestone Ml: Conduct Kickoff Meeting with internal
project partners.
M6- M36: Interim reports submitted
M36: Final reports submitted
2.0 Landscape Irrigation Measures August 2022 1 June 2025
GPS Data/Scenario Report Completed
Project Month(M): Milestone None
Pre-Design August 2022 I October 2022
Project Monlh(M): Milestone M2: Site survey completed
M4: Design consultant selected
Design November 2022 i March 2023
Project Month(M): Milestone M5: Design begins
M6: 40% Design Review
M7: 70% Design Review
M8: 100% Design Review
M8: Bidder Qualification Package issued
M9: Turf Management Plan completed
M9: Pre-Qualification of Bidders
Bid April 2023 I July 2023
Project Month(M): Milestone M10: Bid Package issued
M13: Notice to procced issued
Construction August 2023 1 June 2024
Project Month(M): Milestone M14: Construction begins
M15: Turf removal completed
M16: Construction 50%complete
M18: Nozzle installation completed
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Task Series Phase Start Date Com lebon Date
M19: Construction 100%complete
M24: Substantial Completion issued _
Close-Out February 2024 1 April 2024
Project Month(M): Milestone M20: Review of 0& M manuals completed
M21: As-built drawings completed
M22: Warranty review completed
System Audit and Verification May 2024 1 May 2024
Project Month(M): Milestone M23: Water Check audit completed
M23: GIS turf map produced
M23: Site validation survey completed
Fairway Turf Alteration Management June 2024 1 June 2024
_ Project Month(M): Milestone M24: Mow height alterations established
Rough Turf Reseeding January 2024 1 June 2025
Project Month(M): Milestone M19: Seeds purchased
M21: Equipment orders placed
M26: Kill and till rough areas
M28: Rough re-seeding
M35: Seedling establishment assessed
M36: Small area re-seeding identified
3.0 High-Efficiency Indoor Appliances/Fixtures December 2022 1 March 2025
Project Month(M): Milestone M6: Indoor audit completed
W: Appliance/fixture product orders placed
M9: Installation competed
M33: Water use data analysis completed
Project Complete June 2025
6. Evaluation Criterion F—Collaboration
i. Promotion and Encouragement of Collaboration. The Rose Park Golf Course
Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project effectively mobilizes the
expertise and technical knowledge of internal and external partners and
leverages stakeholder support to achieve shared goals toward increasing water
supply sustainability.
a. Internal Partners.The project is the result of a partnership between SLC
Public Utilities and SLC Golf under SLC Department of Public Lands to
demonstrate water conservation planning and implementation as critical
strategies to sustain short-and long-term water supplies that are under
pressures from population growth trends, increasing demand, and impacts
from weather variability and climate change.
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SLC Public Utilities identifies in the 2020 Water Conservation Master
Plan improvements to irrigation systems, changes in turf varieties, and
indoor water conservation strategies as important measures to achieve
necessary water use reduction goals.As a result of these priorities, SLC
Public Utilities is committing 4.8%of full-time effort (FTE) by its Water
Conservation Program Manager to serve as the Project Manager and
3.5% FTE by its Geographic Information Systems Programmer Analyst to
support project delivery.
SLC Department of Public Lands is on the frontlines of water supply
impacts and its Golf Division has adopted a proactive stance to deliver
only as much water as necessary. SLC Department of Public Lands is
committing 6.7% FTE by the Golf Division Director and 10.2% FTE by the
Course Superintendent to serve on the project team, coordinate project
delivery, and ensure irrigation system changes and turf conversion
reduce water use without impacting course play conditions.
b. Internal Stakeholders. Support from elected officials is evidenced in the
commitment by SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall and SLC City Council of$1.8
million from a SLC Golf Division fiscal year 2020-2021 revenue surplus to the
project as non-federal cost share. Mayor Mendenhall and the City Council
have shared priorities toward the implementation of water use reduction
strategies that will help SLC achieve its aggressive water conservation goal of
reducing consumption 25% by the year 2025 from the baseline year of 2000,
as measured by gallons per capita daily consumption.
c. External Partners.The technical support from researchers with USDA
Agricultural Research Services Forage and Ranch Research Laboratory at
USU, water management experts from USU/CWEL, and Metropolitan Water
District of Salt Lake City and Sandy stems from a shared interest in
demonstrating the synergies of turf conversion and water use reduction
when applied to a public golf course.
A USDA Forage and Ranch Research Laboratory genetic researcher is
advising on no-water grass species best suited to the Rose Park Golf
Course.The Forage and Ranch Research Laboratory has a history of
partnering with SLC Public Utilities and SLC Golf in low-and no-water
turf trials.
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USU/CWEL is conducting the post-installation audit of the new
irrigation system via its Water Check program and working with SLC
Golf to refine irrigation scheduling based on the upgraded irrigation
system and new grass varieties. In addition, the USU/CWEL team is
auditing the Rose Park Golf Course existing irrigation system in fall
2021, which will provide water use baselines.
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City and Sandy is funding the
post-installation irrigation system water audit through the USU Water
Check program.The District actively supports its member cities'
implementation of effective water conservation measures.
d. External Stakeholders.The project has the support of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America-Utah Chapter(GCSAA-UC),
Professional Golfers' Association—Utah Chapter(PGA-UC), United States
Golf Association (USGA), and Utah Golf Association (UGA) through a shared
interest in advances in irrigation system technology, irrigation components,
and turf research that will allow the golf industry to conserve water, money,
and resources in the face of the significant drought conditions present in
Utah and the West. In recent years, U.S. golf courses have reduced their
water usage by more than 20% annually by adopting new technology and
through conservation efforts.
e. Community Support. Rose Park Golf course is more than a place to go play
golf. It is a community amenity that enhances the value of the neighborhood
and quality of life. Neighbors of Rose Park Golf Course value their access to
the beautiful, open green space via the Jordan River Parkway trail. The City
Council in 2014 considered recommendations from an appointed Citizen Task
Force and a hired financial consultant that included pairing back the Rose
Park Course into a smaller "executive course" as a financial savings remedy.
Rose Park and Westpointe Community Council members and residents from
surrounding neighborhoods mobilized to raise awareness and took steps that
successfully influenced the decision by City elected officials to make no
drastic changes to the Rose Park Golf Course as a full 18-hole course. The
City's financial commitment to the project exemplifies its intention to honor
the widespread community support for a beloved green space asset.
ii. Significance of Collaboration/Support. The project's collaborations across
multiple sectors and fields of discipline demonstrate the value ascribed to
community golf courses and the deep level of commitment to achieve sustained
water use reductions.The project highlights the leveraged impact of significant
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financial investment by local government;the dedication to implementing short-
and long-range water and course management best practices by a publicly
owned and operated golf course; support for on-the-ground water conservation
improvement by a public utility with water delivery authority; expertise in the
latest research of no- and low-water turf varieties from genetic researchers; and
the knowledge of landscape water efficiency experts applied to golf course turf
management to increase water supply sustainability.
iii. Likelihood of Future Water Conservation Improvements by Other Water Users.
The demonstrated water savings will provide persuasive ground truthing for
public and private golf courses and parks throughout the Salt Lake Valley area for
implementing similar outdoor and indoor water conservation improvements.
Proper conservation and management of water is an issue that touches every
sector of the golf industry,from municipal and daily-fee courses to private
country clubs and resort courses.The no-and low-water grass species have
applications outside of golf course use and the project demonstrates the value in
replacing turf areas around SLC's other facilities, including office buildings,
medians, parkstrips, and other low-play areas. Beyond municipal facilities,
demonstrating enhanced irrigation system efficiencies and water conservation
improvements through turf reduction and turf-type conversion will help to
influence improved practices at commercial and multi-family housing
developments,further increasing opportunities to create sustainable water use
reductions.The alternative turf varieties identified for the project have
application to residential landscapes and may have application in future turf
trade programs within the SLC Public Utilities service area.
iv. Relevant Supporting Documents. SLC Public Utilities has secured letters of
commitment and letters of support from partners and interested stakeholders to
demonstrate the broad support of the project.
a. Partner and Third-Party Match Commitments. Partner match commitment
letter from SLC Department of Public Lands/SLC Golf Division and third-party
match commitment letters from Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City
and Sandy and USU/CWEL are provided in Appendix A.
b. Partner and Stakeholder Support Letters. Letters of support from the Golf
Course Superintendents Association of America-Utah Chapter, Professional
Golfers' Association—Utah Chapter, USDA Forage and Ranch Research
Laboratory, United States Golf Association, and Utah Golf Association are
provided in Appendix B.
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7. Evaluation Criterion G—Additional Non-Federal Funding
Nora-Federal Funding $1,893,851 = 51%
Total Project Cost $3,685,884
8. Evaluation Criterion H— Nexus to Reclamation
i. Project/Reclamation Nexus.The Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and
Turf Reduction project will accrue benefits to Reclamation projects in the Upper
Colorado River System.
a. Relationship with Reclamation.SLC Public Utilities is not a Reclamation
contractor.
b. Mode of Receiving Reclamation Water. SLC Public Utilities receives water
from the Upper Colorado River System through the Provo River Project and
Central Utah Project via the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake &Sandy.
c. Benefit to Reclamation Project Area/Activity. Water use reductions from the
project will decrease the water SLC Public Utilities receives from Reclamation
water and facilities in the Provo River Project and Central Utah Project
through SLC Public Utilities' wholesale water interest in the Metropolitan
Water District of Salt Lake &Sandy. Decreasing outdoor water use at the golf
course will ensure that the Rose Park Golf Course remains off the culinary
M&I supply, which increase resiliency of the SLC Public Utilities and
Reclamation water supplies.
d. Tribal Affiliation.The applicant is a municipal government and its associated
public utility with water delivery authority.There are no tribal affiliations.
The project will have no impact on any tribes.
E. Performance Measures
1. Performance Measure A: Projects with Quantifiable Water Savings. Performance
measures used to quantify actual benefits upon completion of the project are
calculated from pre-and post-project estimates for each outdoor and indoor water
conservation strategy.These estimates are based on actual water demand as
measured through dedicated irrigation meters through which the golf course is
delivered water; estimates of water savings based on existing research relating to
water demand of select turf species; dedicated culinary meters through which the
clubhouse and on-course restroom receives water; estimates of water savings based
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on existing research relating to water demand of select turf species; and estimates
of water savings from upgraded indoor fixtures based on data provided through the
EPA WaterSENSE commercial product labeling program. Table 1.3 presents a
summary of anticipated water savings for the four water conservation strategies
based on current use projections.
Table 1.3: Anticipated Quantifiable Water Savings
Water Conservation Strategy Current Use (AF) Savings per
measure(AF)
Turf Reduction Combined 46.74
Irrigation Upgrade current outdoor 92.36
High Efficiency Nozzles use: 334.45 48.83
Indoor Fixtures 4.91 0.94
Total Current Use I Est. Savings (AF) 339.36 188.87
Performances measures to quantify water use reductions achieved through the four
water conservation strategies are detailed below.
i. Performance Measure A.1:Landscape Irrigation Measures. Proposed
measures to quantify the three outdoor water use reduction strategies are
the following:
a. Landscape Irrigation Measure A.1.a: Turf Removal.The reduction in
rough area turf by 23.37 acres is anticipated to realize a water savings of
46.74 AF of water per acre irrigated, each year.
Pre-Project Estimations of Baseline❑ata. Baseline data (see Table
1.4) was generated through analysis of dedicated meter data to
determine water use.Turf areas were determined through an
analytic process that combined the utilization of ArcGIS Pro,
aerial imagery provided by ESRI, Excel software, and ground-
truthing provided by the golf course and conservation staff.
Table 1.4: Baseline Rough Area Conversion and Anticipated Water Use
Reductions
Measure Type Measure
Turf type/play use (current) Bluegrass/rye/Rough
Irrigation application (current) 24 inches/annually
Water applied in gallons pre-conversion (current) 15,229,096
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Square feet converted to non-irrigated turf 1,017,917
Acres of Land 23.37
Gallons of water reduced 15,229,096
Acre ft of water saved 46.74
Reduction as a percentage of current use 13%
Post-Project Methods for Quantifying Benefits. The post-
installation GIS turf mapping will verify alterations in out-of-play,
rough, and fairway turf acreage. The post-installation irrigation
audit will confirm that the reseeded area is outside area of
irrigation system delivery, validate the acreage of converted turf,
and verify that the new reseeded area no longer receives water,
and has no water usage.
b. Landscape Irrigation Measure A.1.b: Design and Installation of Head-
to-Head Irrigation System. Golf courses are typically comprised of
various turf types selected to support different levels and types of play,
and these different turfs and play levels have different water need. The
installation of a head-to-head irrigation system will allow for directed
irrigation based on turf, play-level, and locational need, so that an entire
irrigation zone is not watered to support the highest water-demand turfs
(see Table 1.5.)This upgraded irrigation system will also facilitate
improving Distribution Uniformity (DU)from the current .55 to .65 to a
DU of.80 to .85, an improvement of at least 15%.
Table 1.5: Projected Water Savings Derived from Head-to-Head Water Delivery
and Reduction of Rough Area
Current Water Projected Water Anticipated
Turf/Play Area Applied (in AF) Applied (in AF) Savings (in AF)
Fairways 49.56 11.54 38.02
Roughs 210.79 164.05 46.74
Tees 5.14 1.24 3.9
Greens 4.27 0.57 3.7
Pre-Project Estimates of Baseline Data. Dedicated water meter
data indicates a water use level on the course to be from 99 to
109 million gallons of water annually.
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Post-Project Methods for Quantifying Benefits. Construction
oversight and post-construction inspections will verify that new
nozzle head placement reflects specific turf varieties to optimize
opportunities for water use reduction.The post-installation
irrigation audit will verify that a DU rate of 80%to 85% is
achieved. The post-installation GIS turf mapping will verify
acreage reduction in irrigated turf areas.The dedicated meter
data will be analyzed to confirm reduction in water use.
c. Landscape Irrigation Measure A.1.c., Installing High-Efficiency Nozzles.
The project replaces approximately 1,400 Rain Bird Sam 51 and 47
impact driven sprinkler heads with approximately 1,600 golf-rated rotor
nozzles with a minimum DU of.80 to .85, pressure regulation, decoder-
in-head capability; and flow-sensor capability. Improvements in DU and
pressure regulation will improve system efficiency and reduce water
use by improving the uniformity of water distribution across a specific
area and through the reduction in water loss from over-pressurization.
Estimated water savings from improved DU is a minimum of 15%
improvement over traditional nozzles based on California Institute of
Technology(CIT)testing outcomes. Estimates in water savings from
improved pressure regulation is difficult to provide as no recent
pressure test has been conducted, but improved pressure regulation
will have a positive benefit.
Table 1.6: Estimated Water Savings From Improved Distribution Uniformity
Current DU (estimated) Planned DU Improved DU (%) Water Savings in AF
.55 to .65 .80 to .85 15 to 30% 48.83 to 97.66
Pre-Project Estimations of Baseline Data. A USU Water Check
audit performed in fall 2021 will inventory of the number and
type of irrigation spray nozzle currently in use for baseline data.
Data from this audit was not available at the time of submission
and DU was estimated based on the average type, model, and age
of existing irrigation nozzles.
Post-Project Methods for Quantifying Benefits. A post-installation
irrigation system audit will determine DU and verify system and
nozzle pressure measurements. High performance nozzle
installation will be confirmed and mapped through a turf mapping
and ground truthing site survey conducted by SLCPU Water
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conservation and GIS/IT staff. Dedicated meter data will be
analyzed to confirm reduction in water use.
ii. Performance Measure A.2:High-Efficiency Indoor Appliances and Fixtures.
The total savings is estimated at a minimum 20%of existing usage based on
EPA WaterSense Labeling program standards, which requires labeled product
efficiencies to exceed current federal standards by at least 20%. Table 1.7
shows anticipated indoor water savings estimated based on anticipated
savings from product upgrades compared to averaged dedicated meter data.
Table 1.7: Anticipated Indoor Water Savings
Pre-Project Projected Water Savings
Facility Averaged Use (YRS average use (AF) in AF
2016-2019)(AF)
Clubhouse 4.8 3.88 0.92
On-course 0.11 0.09 0.02
Restrooms
Total Indoor Saving - - 0.94
Pre-Project Estimations of Baseline❑ata. Baseline indoor water use will
be determined by analyzing clubhouse and on-course restroom meter
data collected in the indoor water use audit and fixture inspections.
Additional estimates will be achieved from comparing audit data with
industry best practices and guidelines established in the EPA WaterSense
at Work:Best Management Practices for Commercial and Institutional
Facilities and the South Florida Water Efficiency and Self-Conducted
Water Audits at Commercial and Institutional Facilities (South Florida
Water Management District,July 2013). The indoor water use audit will
generate reports that calculate estimated water savings based on fixture
upgrades or replacement and/or adoption of best practices. This report
will help to establish a baseline of anticipated water savings. Another
component of these audits may be the utilization of discreet water line
data loggers to enable disaggregated water use analysis throughout the
facilities' fixtures.
Post-Protect Methods for Quantifying Benefits. The post-installation
analysis of metered water use data will determine if estimated savings
have occurred when compared to baseline.
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SECTION 2: PROJECT BUDGET
A. Funding Plan and Letters of Commitment
1. Non-Federal Share.A$1,893,851 non-federal share is secured and committed from
Salt Lake City Corporation (SLC) as the applicant and project partners.
i. Applicant Contributions. $1,889,371 is committed and secured from SLC.
a. Monetary.A$1,800,000 cash match is committed from a SLC Golf fiscal year
2020-2021 revenue surplus.The funds are earmarked for the proposed new
irrigation system for the Rose Park Golf Course.
b. Labor. $82,371 from 1,431 staff hours devoted to the project are committed
from SLC Public Utilities (375 hours) and SLC Golf(1,056 hours).
c. Project Costs. $7,000 is committed from SLC Public Utilities through a
contract for services with a professional water management consulting firm.
ii. Third Party In-Kind Costs. $4,480 from in-kind services is committed and secured
from Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City&Sandy and USU/CWEL.
a. Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City&Sandy. $2,000 is committed
from in-kind services through the USU Water Check Program.
b. USU/CWEL. $2,480 is committed from in-kind services performed by on-staff
landscape water management experts.
iii. Cash From Other Non-Federal Entities. There are zero dollars requested or
received from other non-Federal entities for the project.
iv. Pending Funding Requests.There are no pending funding requests for the
project that have not yet been approved.The Reclamation Water and Energy
Efficiency Grant FY 2022 is the sole funding request for the project.
v. Pre-Award Costs. There are $0 projects costs to be incurred prior to an award.
2. Letters of Commitment.Third-party match commitment letters from Metropolitan
Water District of Salt Lake City&Sandy and USU/CWEL are provided in Appendix A.
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B. Budget Proposal
1. Total Project Cost. The total project cost is$3,685,884(see Table 2.1).
Table 2.1:Total Project Cost
SOURCE AMOUNT
Costs to be reimbursed with the requested Federal funding $1,792,033
Costs to be paid by the applicant $1,889,371
Value of third-party contributions $4 480
TOTAL PROJECT COST $3,685,884
2. Project Budget. The project budget proposal is provided in Table 2.2.
Table 2.2: Proposed Project Budget
COMPUTATION QUANTITY TOTAL
BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION $/Unit Quantity TYPE COST
Salaries and Wages
Project Manager $37.02 303 Hour $11,106
GIS Programmer Analyst $30.79 72 Hour $2,217
Golf Director $53.56 416 Hour $22,335
Golf Course Superintendent $34.41 640 Hour $21,987
Total Salaries and Wages $57,645
Fringe Benefits _
Project Manager $15.51 303 Hour $4,701
GIS Programmer Analyst $46.17 72 Hour $3,324
Golf Director $21.96 416 Hour $9,135
Golf Course Superintendent $11.82 640 Hour $7,566
Total Fringe Benefits $24,726
Travel
None $0 0 None $0
Total Travel $0
Equipment
Tractor $50,000 1 Each $50,000
Seed spreader tractor attachment $18,620 1 Each $18,620
Total Equipment $68,620
Supplies and Materials
Siberian wheatgrass seed $10 210 Pounds $2,100
Snake River wheatgrass seed $10 210 Pounds $2,100
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COMPUTATION QUANTITY TOTAL
BUDGET ITEM DESCRIPTION $/Unit Quantity TYPE COST
High efficiency ice machine $4,000 1 Each $4,000
High efficiency urinal $850 3 Each $2,250
High efficiency faucet aerator $20 10 Each $200
High efficiency toilet $900 5 Each $4,500
Subtotal Materials and Supplies $15,450
Contractual/Construction
Design and Construction $3,502,963 1 Lump sum $3,502,963
Fixture Installation Contractor $250 20 Hours $5,000
Water Management Consultant $7,000 1 Each $7,000
Subtotal Contractual/Construction $3,514,963
Third-Party Contribution
Metropolitan Water District of Salt $2,000 1 Each $2,000
Lake City&Sandy
USU/CWEL Researcher $85 8 Hours $680
USU/CWEL Researcher/Professor $100 8 Hours $800
USU/CWEL Researcher/Professor $100 10 Hours $1,000
Total Third-Party Contribution $4,480
Other
Environmental Review $0 0 None $0
Subtotal Other $0
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $3,685,884
Indirect Costs
Type of rate: None 1 0% 0 None $0
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS $3,685,884
C. Budget Narrative
i. Salaries and Wages. $57,645 in salaries and wages represents a $0 federal request
and a $57,645 non-federal cost share derived from the value of the dedication of
effort by three full-time positions to the project. Labor rates and each position's
proposed hours for each task is presented in the Table 2.3.
a. $11,106 is non-federal cost share for SLC Public Utilities Water Conservation
Manager, Stephanie Duer,to dedicate 303 hours at a rate of$37.02 per hour or
4.8%of full-time effort(FTE)to serve as the Project Manager responsible for
overseeing and troubleshooting project coordination between Golf Division,
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Engineering Division, consultants, and contractors; conducting the clubhouse
and on-course appliance and fixture water use audit; assisting with selecting new
water-wise fixtures and appliances; liaising between the City's fiscal grant
manager in the Finance Department, and preparing and submitting the interim
performance reports and the final performance report.The hourly rate is based
on the position's fiscal year 2021-2022 salary.
b. $2,217 is non-federal cost share for SLC Public Utilities GIS Programmer Analyst
to dedicate 72 hours at a rate of$30.79 per hour or 3.5% FTE to produce the
updated GIS turf map and conduct the site verification survey. The hourly rate is
based on the position's fiscal year 2021-2022 salary.
c. $22,335 is non-federal cost share for Golf Division Director to dedicate 416 hours
at a rate of$53.56 per hour or 6.7% FTE to coordinate and support project
delivery.The hourly rate is based on the position's fiscal year 2021-2022 salary.
d. $21,987 is non-federal cost share for Golf Division Course Superintendent to
dedicate 640 hours or 10.2% FTE to coordinate and support project delivery. The
hourly rate is based on the position's fiscal year 2021-2022 salary.
Table 2.3: Proposed Hours Devoted Tasks by Position
Golf GIS
Project Golf Super- Programmer
Tasks Manager Director intendent Analyst
Project 1.1 Team Meetings 100 140 140 0 '
Management 1.2 Compliance and Reporting 40 80 40 0
Landscape 2.1 Select Contractual Services 20 70 70 0
Irrigation 2.2 Design/Turf Reduction Plan 4 60 60 0
Measures 2.3 Turf Management Plan 8 40 40 0
2.4 Removing Turf 0 0 20 0
2.5 Installing Nozzles 0 0 180 0
2.6 Audit and Site Verification 64 0 20 72
2.7 Altering Fairway Turf 0 0 10 0
2.8 Reseeding Rough Turf 16 0 60 0
High- 3.1 Indoor Audit/Inspections 24 13 0 0
Efficiency 3.2 Select Appliances/Fixtures 16 13 0 0
Indoor 3.3 Install of Appliance/Fixtures 8 0 0 0
Appliances
and Fixtures 3.4 Water Use Analysis 3 0 0 0
Total Hours 303 416 640 72
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Total Federal: $0
Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $57,645
Total Salaries and Wages (Federal + Non-Federal Cost Share): $S7,645
ii. Fringe Benefits. $24,726 in fringe benefits represents a $0 federal request and a
$24,726 non-federal cost share derived from payments by the City to the full-time
employee fringe benefits package for the four FTE positions devoting hours to
manage, coordinate, and support project delivery.
a. $4,701 is non-federal cost share for the Project Manager based on fiscal year
2021-2022 payments for the following benefits: i)$849 for FICA/Medicare
calculated at 7.65%of$11,106 in paid wages committed as cost-share; ii) $2,052
for Utah State Pension calculated at 18.47%of$11,106 in paid wages committed
as cost-share; iii) $90 for 501( c)(9) calculated at 4.8% FTE of$1,895; iv) $12 for
life insurance calculated at 4.8% FTE of$259, and v) $1,698 for health insurance
calculated at 4.8%of$35,315.
b. $3,324 is non-federal cost share for the SLC Public Utilities GIS Programmer
Analyst based on fiscal year 2021-2022 payments for the following benefits: i)
$510 for FICA/Medicare calculated at 7.65%of$2,217 in paid wages committed
as cost-share; ii) $1,110 for Utah State Pension calculated at 16.69%of$2,217 in
paid wages committed as cost-share; iii) $66 for 501( c)(9) calculated at 3.5% FTE
of$1,895; iv)$9 for life insurance calculated at 3.5% FTE of$259, and v) $1,629
for health insurance calculated at 3.5%of$47,085.
c. $9,135 is non-federal cost share for the SLC Golf Director based on fiscal year
2021-2022 payments for the following benefits: i)$1,710 for FICA/Medicare
calculated at 7.65%of$22,335 in paid wages committed as cost-share; ii) $4,125
for Utah State Pension calculated at 18.47%of$22,335 in paid wages committed
as cost-share; iii) $126 for 501( c)(9) calculated at 6.7% FTE of$1,895; iv) $18 for
life insurance calculated at 6.7% FTE of$259, and v) $3,156 for health insurance
calculated at 6.7%of$47,085.
d. $7,566 is non-federal cost share for the SLC Golf Superintendent based on fiscal
year 2021-2022 payments for the following benefits: i)$1,683 for FICA/
Medicare calculated at 7.65%of$21,987 in paid wages committed as cost-share;
ii) $4,062 for Utah State Pension calculated at 18.47%of$21,987 in paid wages
committed as cost-share ; iii)$192 for 501( c)(9) calculated at 10.2% FTE of
$1,895; iv) $27 for life insurance calculated at 10.2% FTE of$259, and v) $1,602
for health insurance calculated at 10.2%of$15,696.
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Total Federal: $0
Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $24,726
Total Fringe Benefits(Federal +Non-Federal Cost Share): $24,726
iii. Travel. $0 in travel represents a $0 federal request and a $0 non-federal cost share.
Total Federal: $0
Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $0
Total Travel (Federal + Non-Federal Cost Share):
iv. Equipment.$68,620 in equipment represents a $68,620 federal request and a $0
non-federal cost share for two equipment items necessary for the proposed
landscape irrigation measures. $50,000 is allocated for the purchase of a tractor
selected based on recommendations from USDA Forage and Ranch Research
Laboratory and USU/CWEL. The purchase cost is estimated from an on-line averaged
price comparison of three different vendors with comparably priced equipment.
$18,620 is allocated for the purchase of a TurfCo Triwave seeder recommended by
USDA Forage and Ranch Research Laboratory and USU/CWEL that is compatible with
the selected tractor. The cost estimate was provided by the local distributor.
Total Federal: $68,620
Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $0
Total Equipment(Federal + Non-Federal Cost Share): $68,620
v. Materials and Supplies. $15,450 in materials and supplies represents a $15,450
federal request and a $0 non-federal cost share. Costs for material and supply
purchases included: i) $2,100 for 210 pounds (lbs.) of Siberian wheatgrass seed
calculated at$10 per lb.; ii) $2,100 for 210 lbs. of Snake River wheatgrass seed
calculated at$10 per lb.; iii) $11,250 for appliance and fixtures calculated from per
item costs and item volumes listed above in Table 2.3. Seed costs are estimated
from local vendor price quotes.Appliance and fixture costs were estimated from
referencing product lists published on the EPA WaterSense website and cross-
referencing representative product costs on manufacturer websites.
Total Federal: $15,450
Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $0
Total Supplies and Materials(Federal+ Non-Federal Cost Share): $15,450
vi. Contractual/Construction. $3,514,963 in contractual/construction represents a
$1,707,963 federal request and a $1,807,000 non-federal cost share.
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a. $3,502,963 represents a $1,702,963 federal request and a $1,800,000 non-
federal cost share for an irrigation system design consultant and construction
contractor for project deliverables related to Tasks 2.2 (Design New Irrigation
System/Finalize Turf Reduction Plan), 2.3 (Develop Turf Management Plan), 2.4
(Removing Turf), and 2.5 (Installing High-Efficiency Nozzles). A detailed
construction cost estimated is provided in Appendix C.
b. $5,000 represents a $5,000 federal request and a $0 non-federal cost share for
contracted professional plumbing services related to Task 3.3 (High Efficiency
Appliance and Fixture Installation) calculated at$250 per hour for 20 hours [12
hours to install one ice machine,three urinals, 20 faucet aerators, and five toilets
and 8 hours for any installation-associated tile repair work]. Costs are based on
local rates for professional commercial plumbing services.
c. $7,000 represents a $0 federal request and a $7,000 non-federal cost share for a
water management consulting firm under contract with SLC Public Utilities. The
firm will conduct Task 3.1 (Indoor Water Use Audit and Fixture Inspection.) Cost-
share value is based on estimates of time to conduct the audit based on site size
and number of fixtures. SLC Public Utilities is executing a contract with the
consultant.A copy of the contract is not available at time of application
submittal.
Total Federal: $1,707,963
Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $1,807,000
Total Contractual/Construction (Federal + Non-Federal Cost Share): $3,514,963
vii. Third Party Contributions. $4,480 in third party contributions represents a $0
federal request and a $4,480 non-federal cost share. The non-federal cost share is
committed and secured from Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City& Sandy
and USU/CWEL.
a. $2,000 is committed from Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City &Sandy
for in-kind services through USU Water Check Program for Task 2.6 (Audit and
Verification of New Irrigation System) deliverables.
b. $2,480 is committed from USU/CWEL for in-kind services performed by three
landscape water management experts for Tasks 2.2 (Design New Irrigation
System/Finalize Turf Reduction Plan), 2.3 (Develop Turf Management Plan), 2.7
(Altering Fairway Turf Management)deliverables.
Total Federal: $0
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Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $4,480
Total Other(Federal+ Non-Federal Cost Share): $4,480
viii.Other.$0 in other represents a $0 federal request and a $0 non-federal cost share
for environmental and regulatory compliance based on a categorically exclusion.
Total Federal: $0
Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $0
Total Other(Federal+ Non-Federal Cost Share): so
ix. Indirect Cost.$0 in indirect costs represents a$0 federal request and a$0 non-federal
cost share.
Total Federal: $0
Total Non-Federal Cost Share: $0
Total Indirect Cost(Federal + Non-Federal Cost Share): so
x. Total Project Cost
Total Federal $1,792,033
Total Non-Federal $1,893,851
Total Project Cost IFederal + Non-Federal Cost Shared 3,685,884
SECTION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE COMPLIANCE
A. Environmental and Cultural Resources Compliance
The proposed project is occurring within the footprint of an existing golf course. Site
disturbance will be limited to minimal excavation necessary to replace existing irrigation
lines and valve and control boxes.The project qualifies under categorical exclusion for
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species
Act (ESA), and it is not anticipated that there are any circumstances under the National
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)that would necessitate a consultation with the State
Historic Preservation Office.
SECTION 4: REQUIRED PERMTIS OR APPROVALS
A. Required Permits or Approvals
There are no permits or approvals required for the project at time of application
submittal. SLC Public Utilities will work Reclamation should it require additional reviews
and approvals prior to award.
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SECTION 5: LETTERS OF SUPPORT AND LETTERS OF PARTNERSHIP
A. Letters of Support and Letters of Partnership
Letters from partners and interested stakeholders are secured to demonstrate broad
support of the project.Third-party match commitment letters are provided in Appendix
A. Partner and stakeholder support letters are provided as Appendix B.
SECTION 6: OFFICIAL RESOLUTION
A. Official Resolution
An official resolution adopted by the City Council will be submitted to Reclamation prior
to December 3, 2021.
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Appendix A.
Partner and Third-Party Match Commitment Letters
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ERIN MENDENHALL KRISTIN RIKER
Mayor Director,Public Lands Department
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October 20, 2021
Mr. Josh German
WaterSMART Grants Program Coordinator
jgerman(a].usbr.gov
RE: Notice of Funding Opportunity No. R22AS00023
Dear Mr. German:
I write to commit the financial and staff resources of the Division of Golf to ensure the success
of the Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project. The Division of
Golf, as a part of the Department of Public Lands, plays a critical role in the stewardship of the
parkland environment of the Rose Park Golf Course and the eco-system services it provides to
the underserved neighborhood where it is located.
My team has worked with the United States Golf Association and Salt Lake City Department of
Public Utilities to prioritize irrigation system improvements and sustainable turfgrass
management practices that reduce water use and produce better playing conditions for better golf
at the Rose Park Golf Course.
The rise in golfing by the public during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant net
positive change in revenue for Salt Lake City's public courses. We are committed to reinvesting
these funds into the proposed new irrigation system and low-water grass reseeding to apply water
more effectively and efficiently to the course and improve aesthetics while reducing mowed
turfgrass and water usage.
We look forward to partnering with the Bureau of Reclamation and Salt Lake City Department
of Public Utilities to help address the water availability concerns of the region through the Rose
Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project.
Sincerely,
/Ir-,��e"-
Kristin Riker
Director
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS www.slc.gov/parks/
1965 WEST 500 SOUTH PHONE 801-972-7800
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104 FAX 801-972-7847
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Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
3430 East Danish Road,Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093 Ss
Phone: 801-942-1391 Fax:801-942-3674
www.imvdsls.org
October 25, 2021
Mr. Josh German
WaterSMART Grants Program Coordinator
igerman clusbr.gav
RE: Notice of Funding Opportunity No, R22AS00023
Dear Mr. German:
This letter serves as the formal third-party in-kind cost share commitment from the Metropolitan
Water District of Salt Lake&Sandy(District) to Salt Lake City Department of Utilities' funding
request for the Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project.
The District's primary function is to create a firm water supply for its member cities and Salt
Lake City is a founding member city. The District actively supports our member cities'
implementation of effective water conservation measures by promoting participate in the Utah
State University water audits program and through providing funding to the Utah State
University (USU) Water Audits program to conduct water audits.
Our in-kind commitment to the proposed project is the post-installation water audit of the Rose
Park Golf Course new irrigation system conducted by the Utah State University(USU) Water
Audits program valued at$2,000.
The District and Salt Lake City have a shared interest in the conservation of water supplies
received from Little Cottonwood Canyon and Little Dell Reservoir. The Rose Park Golf Course
Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project aligns with our Slow The Flow initiative as a
replicable demonstration of the water-use reduction potential of turf reduction strategies and
high-efficiency nozzles applied to irrigation systems by public and private golf course operators.
Please consider our in-kind cost share commitment and support of the project in the review of
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities' funding request.
Sincerely,
Annalee Munsey
Assistant General Manager
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UtahStateUniversity
DEPARTMENT OF PLANTS,
SOILS,&CLIMATE
October 28, 2021
Mr.Josh German
WaterSMART Grants Program Coordinator
Mgerman@usbr.eov
RE: Notice of Funding Opportunity No. R22AS00023
Dear Mr. German:
As Director of the Center for Water Efficient Landscaping(CWEL)at Utah State University, I write to commit
the expertise and effort of three CWEL water management experts to the non-federal match for the Rose Park
Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project.
CWEL is a research and outreach center designed to improve the efficient use of water for landscape
irrigation. Our research demonstrates that the amount of water applied to landscapes may be reduced
substantially without affecting landscape quality or consumer lifestyles. My team has worked with Salt Lake
City Department of Public Utilities on alternative landscape designs, advised on water management program
practices,and conducted facility and system audits on Salt Lake City owned properties through the USU Water
Check Program in collaboration with Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City&Sandy.
In the event of a grant award, CWEL commits 26 hours on the part of three scientists/professors valued at
$2,480 as a third-party non-federal match for the project. CWEL's contribution to project delivery includes
advising on the use of drought tolerant turf grasses, review of the design of a high-efficiency irrigation system
to ensure water applications match turf species and use, and precipitation rates and advising on appropriate
re-seeding equipment.
The Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project is an exciting opportunity to
demonstrate the utility of the latest high-efficiency irrigation system technologies, low-to no-water turfgrass
species conversions, and sustainable turfgrass management practices to reduce water use and produce better
playing conditions for golf at the Rose Park Golf Course.
We look forward to partnering with the Bureau of Reclamation,Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities,
and Salt Lake City Golf Division to help increase water sustainability for the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Sincerely,
/,�6 4�
Kelly Kopp, Ph.D.
Professor and Extension Specialist
Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction Project
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Appendix B.
Partner and Stakeholder Support Letters
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Utah Chapter
GCSAA
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October 18, 2021
To Whom It May Concern,
This letter of support is being provided for the Rose Park Golf Course to have a new irrigation system
installed on their property—located at 1386 North Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.
For golf courses,irrigation systems not only help to meet turf water requirements during periods of
drought stress or low rainfall, but it also helps to maximize turf playability,improve nutrient efficiency,
reduce canopy temperature and is an essential component in turf seeding and reestablishment.
Modern irrigation systems are designed to conserve water, money, and energy. Technological advances
in irrigation efficiency allow superintendents to pinpoint irrigation inputs on the golf course with more
accuracy. In turn,this helps reduce operating costs,significantly decreases golf course maintenance,
allows for more manageable water efficiency and a more dependable water system.Water conservation
is especially crucial as we face drought conditions here in Utah. By replacing the irrigation system,the
golf course can minimize disruptions to customers and give them a better playing surface.The golf
course is the club's number one asset and the best way to take care of it is to invest in it.
In conclusion,we fully support Rose Park Golf Course getting a new irrigation system and know the
benefits will last for years to come.
ince ely,
atalie Bar er
Chapter Executive
Utah GCSA
• PGA.
`~ Utah Sprtinn
Kent McComb
President
Jeff John
Vice President
October 28, 2021
Craig Norman
Vice President Mr.Josh German
Dustin Volk WaterSMART Grants Program Coordinator
Honorary President Igerman@usbr.gov
Devin Dehlin
Executive Director RE: Notice of Funding Opportunity No. R22AS00023
Dear Mr.German:
The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Utah PGA Section is pleased to
represent its support for the Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf
Reduction project and its efforts to use water as efficiently as possible and
conserve water resources in the dry arid Utah landscape.
The proposed installation of a well-designed irrigation system that applies water
as efficiently as possible with little waste, the reduction of turf in out of play areas
where turf is not necessary, and project's attention to the indoor water use of the
Clubhouse and the benefits of water-efficient toilets and fixtures are three best
management practices promoted by the PGA to minimize golf course water use.
Every drop of water counts in the western United States, and the PGA strives to
support golf facilities in finding ways to manage with less water while satisfying
golfers and maintaining an economically viable business.The Rose Park Golf
Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project serves as model for
combining in-door and out-door water-reduction strategies on a public course.
I urge you to consider our support of the project and the collaborative efforts of
the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities and Department of Public Lands
779 Draper Heights Way to conserve water use.
Draper, UT 84020
www.utahpga.com Sincerely,
801.556.1005 J10
United States GotFAssociation
77 Liberty Corner Road,Liberty Corner,NJ 07938
T:908.234.2300 I F:908.234.9687
usga.org I usopen.com
November 1, 2021
Mr. Josh German
WaterSMART Grants Program Coordinator
juerman@usbr,CLOV
RE: Notice of Funding Opportunity No. R22AS00023
Dear Mr. German:
On behalf of the U.S. Golf Association and after my recent official course consulting visit, we
recommend that the Rose Park Golf Course take steps to modernize their irrigation system
and begin a program to incorporate natural areas to reduce annual maintenance and
resource costs. It is our hope that grant funding from your program will defray the capital
investment for these necessary upgrades, to ensure the golf course remains viable and
affordable to the community, sustainable from a water and fuel usage perspective, and
maintained by global standard best practices for efficiency.
Our June 2021 report, which we are happy to share with you, clearly shows that the current
system is aging at a rapid rate, leading to turfgrass management challenges that will only
compound over time. It currently takes multiple nights to water the entire course, where
modern systems can more efficiently target where water is most needed over one night. It
also leads to overly wet and overly dry areas on the course, leading to inconsistency and
potential turf damage over time.
The proposed properly designed head-to-head irrigation system with high-efficiency nozzles
will help overcome most of those challenges and allow for effective management around the
course. Properly sized pipe and pumping systems would allow irrigation of the entire golf
course overnight. The combined approach will immediately reduce water usage and costs
and keep the course viable as a revenue-generating, affordable recreational asset.
This comes at a critical time, as water efficiency continues to play a key role in the viability of
recreational complexes in Utah and a trend we are seeing at municipal golf courses
throughout the Southwest. We applaud the collaborative efforts between The Salt Lake City
Golf Division and the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities to promote water
efficiency and to provide a clear example and positive change from which everyone in the
community benefits. Expediting this work will yield great returns and demonstrate the city's
proactive approach to invest in its future and tackle these challenges with simple
investments in technology and infrastructure.
We are happy to validate scientific fact and provide expert analysis at any time.
Sincerely,
Cory Isom
USGA Green Section
West Region Agronomist
_USDA
- United States Department of Agriculture
Research,Education,and Economics
Agricultural Research Service
20 October 2021
To:Stephanie Duer, Manager,SLC Water Conservation District
Dear Mrs. Duer,
In cooperation with Golf Course Superintendents at Rose Park, Glendale,and Bonneville golf courses,
my research group has planted native and adapted wheatgrasses in out-of-bounds areas that receive
little or no water throughout the summer. We first planted small, replicated research plots at each
location of two grasses:Snake River wheatgrass and Siberian wheatgrass. As those small plots survived
and developed, larger seedings have been tested recently. Below is shown pictures of the small plots at
Glendale (left)and Rose Park(right). The difference between the surrounding cheatgrass weedy areas
t and the perennial wheatgrasses is shown.
Our data indicates that these two species,when established, have persisted through drought without
supplemental water, maintained good fall and spring color,and reduced weed growth. They can be
mowed if desired but can also be un-mowed to provide structure and aesthetics. Given these data, I
support your efforts for follow up research or expansion of wheatgrass plots in out-of-bound areas.
Sincerely,
t�
B. Shaun Bushman
Research Scientist
USDA-ARS Forage and Range Research Laboratory
695 North 1100 East, Logan, UT 84322-6300
Tel.435-797-2901
fi' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
UTAH Stew Walz,President
�P Brian Hulse,Vice President
� U GU A �' GOLF Amy Mayberry,Secretary
Mark Jensen,Treasurer
ASSOCIATION Kurt Bemhisel,Immediate Past President
Z 4444 South 700 East#105 Michael Bailey,Director
O Millcreek,Utah 84107 Randy Hadfield,Director
O (801)563-0400 Karen Gardiner,Director
C (801)563-0632 Fax Richard Church,Director
Richard Urankar,Director
Tina Mathieu,Director
Joel Welber,Director
Rick Shew,Director
October 28, 2021
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jacob Miller
Mr.Josh German
WaterSMART Grants Program Coordinator
jgerman@usbr.gov
RE: Notice of Funding Opportunity No. R22AS00023
Dear Mr. German:
On behalf of the Utah Golf Association and our members, I am pleased to represent our support
for the Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction project. The Utah Golf
Association is the governing body of amateur golf in the state of Utah.The Rose Park Golf
Course is one of our member courses.
Golfing has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The numbers of rounds played nationally in
August were up 20.6%from the same month last year. With increased usage comes increased
turf upkeep and maintenance. The proposed irrigation upgrades for the Rose Park Golf Course
will improve the consistency of turfgrass conditions and sustain the putting green quality while
at the same time increasing water conserved for maintaining ideal turf conditions.
Please consider our support of the project in the review of Salt Lake City Department of Public
Utilities' funding request.
Sincerely,
X - — -.
Jacob Miller
Executive Director
Utah Golf Association
www.uga.org
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Appendix C.
Construction Cost Estimate
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PROJECT FINANCIAL SUMMARY
SALT LAKE CITY ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR: TBD
Dale PROJECT MANAGER: Sean Fyfe
Initial Summary by: SAF 20-Oct-21 RESIDENT PROJECT,REPRESENTATIVE: TBD
Revised Summary by: CONSULTANT: TBD
Run Dale: 26Oct-21 CONSULTANT:
PROJECT TITLE: Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation System JOB No:
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Percent for Art......................:EE
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Electric Power-,..................... y_•__ __-: Engr.Costs
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Hazardous Inspection and Abatement ,• _
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Appendix D.
United States Golf Association
On-Site Visit Consulting Service Report for Rose Park Golf Course
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COURSE
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Onsite Visit Report
Rose Park Golf Course
Salt Lake City, Utah
Visit date: June 17, 2021
Present-
Mike Price, Golf Course Superintendent
Zak Gillars, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Seth Rissmann, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Matt Kammeyer, Director of Golf
Kelsey Chugg, Associate Director of Golf
Ronnie Newren, Golf Professional
Cory Isom, USGA Green Section
Jordan Booth, USGA Green Section
United States Golf Association
Cory Isom, Agronomist I Green Section I West Region
18419 95"'Avenue East I Puyallup, WA 98375 1 (831) 917-3152 1 cisom(cDusga.org
Jordan Booth, Agronomist I Green Section I Southeast Region
5 McFarland Rd. I Pinehurst, NC 1 (804) 814-3078 1 mboothCgDusga.org
The USGA Green Section develops and disseminates sustainable management practices that
produce better playing conditions for better golf.
Executive Summary
Thank you for the opportunity to visit the Rose Park Golf Course. The course is in a beautiful
setting, surrounded by mountains. The environment provides a great backdrop to the golf
course but brings its own challenges for turfgrass management. Overall, the course has varied
turfgrass conditions with many challenges from aging infrastructure and poor irrigation
coverage. Many topics were discussed during our time on property and this report will focus on
the following items.
Labor. Rose Park has a strong management team and a small, part-time staff. In
order to provide better turfgrass conditions and maintain an aging irrigation system,
labor resources need to be added to the golf maintenance budget.
v Irrigation system. Most of the irrigation system at Rose Park Golf Course is old,
outdated and in need of replacement. Irrigation is the lifeblood of the golf course and
the current system cannot provide adequate water to the turfgrass surfaces.
Water quality and availability. Jordan River water is currently being used to irrigate
the golf course. This water is not ideal for producing consistently healthy turfgrass
throughout an entire growing season. While elevated salts create some maintenance
challenges, the larger issue is the amount of sediment in the water. Upgrading the
filtering system or pursuing an alternative source of irrigation water should be high on
the priority list.
* Putting greens. Overall, turfgrass conditions on putting greens were acceptable at
the time of our visit. Greens were smooth and firm with good turfgrass coverage.
Sand topdressing programs are excellent but there is room for improvement in
aeration and hand watering practices.
® Tees, fairways and roughs. Turfgrass conditions on tees and fairways is good in
areas with adequate irrigation coverage and poor in areas with inadequate irrigation.
Salt Lake City has invested in seeding equipment, but this seed has very little
chance of survival with the current irrigation system. There is an opportunity to seed
drought-tolerant, low-maintenance grasses on the perimeter of the property to
improve aesthetics while reducing mowed turfgrass and water usage.
• Golf course maintenance facility and equipment. The work and storage space for
the golf course maintenance crew is undersized and very old. New indoor and
covered storage space is needed to provide adequate working conditions for the staff
and to protect golf course maintenance equipment and prolong its useful life.
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Table of Contents
Labor..............................................................................................................................4
Observations...................................................................................................................4
Recommendations...........................................................................................................4
IrrigationSystem...........................................................................................................4
Observations...................................................................................................................4
Recommendations...........................................................................................................6
Water Quality and Availability...................................................................................... 7
Observations...................................................................................................................7
Recommendations...........................................................................................................7
PuttingGreens .............................................................................................................. 9
Observations...................................................................................................................9
Recommendations.........................................................................................................10
Tees, Fairways, and Roughs...................................................................................... 12
Observations.................................................................................................................12
Recommendations.........................................................................................................13
Equipment and Maintenance Facility.......................................................... .. 14
Observations....................................................................................... ....... 14
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Recommendations.............................................................................. .......... .....15
Summary...................................................................................................................... 15
Additional Considerations.......................................................................................... 16
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Labor
Observations
1. Inadequate Staffing
Consistent with trends across the country, Rose Park has experienced an increase in
golf rounds in the last 18 months. Through this increase, turfgrass playing surfaces are
experiencing more traffic and wear and tear. At the same time, there is need for constant
repairs and upgrades to the current irrigation system. While the need for labor has
increased at Rose Park, the labor market has become more expensive with fewer
potential employees to choose from. In short, labor is needed yet more expensive and
harder to find. For these reasons, the labor budget needs to be increased and efforts
need to be made to promote opportunities and retention of current staff members.
Recommendations
1. Increased Labor Budget
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* Increase the number of fulltime, year-round employees to improve experience and
skill levels throughout the staff.
Add a fulltime, year-round irrigation technician to maintain, repair, and audit the
aging irrigation and pumping system. This position will not only address specific
needs but also free up Mike, Seth and Zak to focus on putting green, turfgrass and
staff management. If significant capital upgrades are made to the irrigation system,
an irrigation technician is very valuable to maintain this important asset. This position
is a great way to promote from within the Salt Lake City Golf team for a person
interested in becoming an assistant superintendent.
Irrigation System
Observations
1. Challenges and Opportunities
Salt Lake City is an arid, windy environment with very hot conditions in the summer
months. These hot, arid conditions and lack of rainfall lead to drastic loss of soil water
during the summer months. Soil moisture and availability is critical to turfgrass health
and survival during the heat of the summer. Irrigation system challenges and
opportunities include the following:
o While Salt Lake City has recently invested in a new pump system (2016) and control
system (2019) at Rose Park, the inground components (pipe, valves, sprinkler
heads) are old and in need of replacement. Many of these components were
installed over 35 years ago and have surpassed their useful life. The design of the
system is outdated and does not allow for efficient, effective irrigation. Breaks and
failures to these components during overnight irrigation events cause the pumps to
shut down and the system to have inadequate coverage and needed water to
turfgrass systems.
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m Currently the irrigation system cannot be run in one night. Only half of the turfgrass
can be watered on any given night due to poor valve design. To be most effective,
the irrigation system needs to have the ability to control each sprinkler head
individually with valves in each sprinkler. This allows the golf course maintenance
team to put water exactly where they need it, when they need it and maximize their
pumping potential and, in turn, turfgrass quality.
The irrigation system was originally designed to water every square foot of property
at Rose Park Golf Course. With water availability concerns, a new system needs to
be designed to water the most important aspects of the golf course: tees, fairways
and greens. This 'up-the-middle' approach will maximize the golf experience while
minimizing water use and saving installation costs. A new system needs to have
individual head control and isolation valves at each lateral line. Quick coupler valves
should be installed throughout the course to provide supplemental irrigation
capabilities via hose.
• There is a great opportunity to install the irrigation system while the back nine is shut
down to install the large, underground drainage pipe in 2023. Planning should begin
immediately to be prepared for this closure.
There is an opportunity to build a retention pond between holes 14 and 15 to hold
irrigation water. Adding a pond can reduce the inconsistency currently experienced
by pumping directly out of the Jordan River.
• The system can be designed to grow in the roughs and then be adjusted to only
water tee complexes, fairways and green complexes. Drought-tolerant turfgrasses
including tall fescue, fine fescue and western wheatgrass may be great options for
the roughs to reduce the need for irrigation. Western wheatgrass (Fig. 1)would only
be suitable for the perimeter of golf holes or around tees where golf is not played. It
would greatly reduce mowing and fertilizer and eliminate the need for irrigation.
Supplemental irrigation systems (Fig. 2) may be utilized to help with turfgrass
establishment where necessary. The USGA can assist in turfgrass selection and
recommend an irrigation design team as needed.
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Figure 1: Western wheatgrass
provides a uniform 12-15"tall
turfgrass stand. It is very
drought tolerant yet open
enough to find and play a golf
shot. It needs to be mowed
twice a year(spring and fall)
and managed for weeds. These
native grasses add aesthetic
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Figure 2: Small, homemade
irrigation systems can be
plugged directly into quick
coupling valves to help
establish seed or sod.
Recommendations
1. System and Component Upgrades
Evaluate opportunity, get quotes to upgrade irrigation system in 2023. Replace pipe,
valves, heads, and quick coupling valves with a focus on tee complexes, green
complexes and fairways. Should Jordan River water still be the sole source of irrigation
water, it is imperative to upgrade the current intake pump(s) system. Hire an irrigation
design firm to design the system.
2. Water Use Reduction
It is recommended to evaluate drought-tolerant turfgrass varieties for the rough. It is also
recommended to reduce mowed turfgrass to reduce maintenance costs and water
usage.
3. Pond
Look into the feasibility and cost to install a pond between holes 14 and 15 in 2023. Use
the current pump to transfer water from Jordan River to the retention pond.
4. Irrigation Technician Position
Add a fulltime, year-round irrigation technician to maintain, repair, and audit the aging
irrigation and pumping system. When capital upgrades are made to the irrigation system,
an irrigation technician is very valuable to maintain this important asset.
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Water Quality and Availability
Observations
1. Water Quality Values
Looking at recent water quality tests, the electrical conductivity (EC) of the irrigation
water has a range of 1.3— 1.7 dS/cm depending on the time of the year. While this water
is obviously able to produce high-quality turfgrass on the greens at Rose Park, the rest
of the golf course, where sand is not the predominant soil component, will see increasing
salt concentrations in the rootzone.
* Heavy clay soils do not readily leach salts below the rootzone. As grass plants use
the pure water component of available soil moisture, salts are left behind. When this
happens consistently during the irrigation season with no rain or snow events to
leach those leftover salts out of the profile, salt begins to accumulate in the rootzone.
As salts accumulate in the soil, there effectively becomes a tug-of-war between the
salts and the turfgrass roots for available pure water. This tug-of-war ultimately leads
to plant stress and potential failure.
Recommendations
1. Alternative Water Source
It was reported that the local water treatment facility is due north of the property
boundary. This proximity to an effluent water source for golf course irrigation could be a
fantastic option for Rose Park for the following reasons.
m Based on how close the course is to the source, this could be a "low-cost"
connection.
® Recent trends in water treatment practices have made effluent water a very good
option for high-quality golf course turf. With that being said, we would still
recommend evaluating water quality tests before pursuing this water source in
earnest.
* The messaging around utilizing effluent water to irrigate the golf course is a big deal
nowadays. As drought continues to be more normal for the Salt Lake City area,
water becomes a more precious resource. Using reclaimed water instead of straight
river water is a net gain for the entire water district. Assuming that the treatment plant
could supply 100% of the golf course's need for irrigation water, no Jordan River
water would need to be used. This would effectively increase downstream natural
flow and decrease the amount of effluent water the treatment plant releases into the
Jordan River. From an environmental and ecological perspective, this is a no brainer.
n Sediment in the water pumped directly from the Jordan River is causing widespread
turf loss on the course. As the single filter at the pump station gets clogged regularly,
the pumps will fault out and no irrigation will run until the filters are cleaned. During
summer heat, this cannot happen without losing turf. Effluent water will not have this
sediment in it. Problem solved.
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2. Salt Monitoring
On the date of the visit, no EC readings were observed that would indicate that salt
concentrations have reached damaging levels yet. However, as the season progresses,
it will be worth monitoring salt levels.
We use the FieldScout Direct Soil EC Meter from Spectrum Technologies. This will
provide instant and accurate salinity measurements for the soil and water. As these
measurements are taken, trends can be observed and thresholds can be established
for salt management. Using this EC meter will provide results in dS/cm.
The following Face Turf Reference article shows how to convert that value to what
you would see on a soil test saturated paste sample. It also provides tolerance
ranges for each turf type. Once you have this information, you'll be able to see when
salt levels are approaching or passing your threshold for healthy turf growth.
3. Salt Management
Unfortunately, with the heavy clay soils present at Rose Park, salt management will be a
difficult undertaking should damaging levels of salt be observed. Clay soils do not drain
readily. This means that excess salts are unable to move through the rootzone profile
easily when extra water is applied.
Sand topdressing can be a good, albeit expensive, option for creating a "new" soil
profile. As sand is consistently applied over time, the rootzone will build up to the
point where most, if not all, of the turfgrass roots are in the sandy medium. As
mentioned above, sandy soils are able to be leached readily when salts accumulate.
The greens at Rose Park are a great example of what I've just described. I would
recommend sand topdressing some key areas in fairways, tees, or approaches that
could be evaluated over the next few years. If turf quality is dramatically better in
these areas, they could serve as good sales tools for a larger sand topdressing
program.
4. Sodium Management
Wait, isn't this the same thing as salt management? One would think so, but it isn't. Not
all salts are sodium.
Sodium can physically disrupt how a soil functions. Excessive sodium accumulation
in the soil will tend to break down the structure of the soil. When structure breaks
down, infiltration of water, air, and roots is severely restricted.
v Water tests will typically report a sodium hazard as the Sodium Adsorption Ratio
(SAR). A better, yet more complicated, way to look at a sodium hazard in irrigation
water is to calculate the Adjusted Sodium Adsorption Ratio. (Adj. RNa). This
calculation takes into account the effects of carbon dioxide, bicarbonate and the
salinity of the water once it is in the soil.
When looking over the last two water quality tests, they list SAR Adj. at 9.75 in
October of 2020 and 7.52 in June of 2021. These values would indicate a moderate
risk of sodium-induced infiltration problems. However, we believe these numbers are
inaccurate.
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According to our calculations, the last two water tests have adj. RNe values of 4.76 in
October of 2020 and 3.83 in June of 2021. These values represent a relatively low
risk of infiltration problems from sodium accumulation. Based on this, we would not
recommend pursuing any water or soil treatment expenses directly related to a
perceived sodium hazard in your current irrigation water.
Should you have insomnia yet want to learn more about water quality evaluation, I
would suggest reading through Water Quality for Agriculture. This is the gold
standard for evaluating water suitability for not just agriculture, but for turfgrass as
well. Be advised, this is heavy reading. Take in small doses.
Putting Greens
Observations
1. General Condition
The putting greens at Rose Park are primarily comprised of annual bluegrass (Poa
annua). During our visit, the greens were generally healthy with good rooting (Fig. 3).
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sand topdressing.
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• There were several bare areas (Fig. 4) and areas that have experienced drought
stress (Fig. 5).
* Weekly sand topdressing has led to consistent, smooth putting surfaces.
o The putting greens were built in the 1950s and 60s with different construction
methods.
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provide a great opportunity
to make an immediate
impact with sod repair.
Great attention to detail and
frequent hand watering will
be critical for long term
success of these repairs.
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Recommendations
1. Topdressing
It is recommended to continue weekly sand topdressing.
2. Fertility and Plant Protectants
It is recommended to continue putting green fertility and plant protectant programs.
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3. Moisture Management
Continue to use moisture meter and hand water greens to supplement the irrigation
system. Continue to use sprayable and pelleted wetting agents to retain moisture in the
putting greens.
4. Venting
Vent greens monthly during the summer to allow for water infiltration and oxygen to the
roots. A new Toro®648 aerator needs to be purchased and dedicated for Rose Park to
be able to accomplish this standard best management practice.
5. Addressing Bare Areas
Repair bare and damaged areas on and around greens with sod.
* Provide ample irrigation and hand watering in these areas until the weather breaks
and rain begins to occur more frequently.
® Rope off these areas to reduce damage from golfers and mowing equipment until the
new sod has fully established. Ask the pro shop to assist with communication with
these repairs and traffic control (Fig.4).
® As soon as these areas take root, it will be important to solid tine aerate frequently
with small diameter tines. This will promote root growth through the sod layer into the
underlying greens mix.
6. Aeration
Perform large solid-tine (4" x 3/4") and deep solid-tine aeration (8"x'/z") in the spring of
the year following a heavy topdressing to incorporate sand into the putting green profile.
We understand that core aeration is very disruptive to play and difficult for a small
staff to achieve. Solid-tine aeration is a great way to incorporate sand into the profile
and provide sand channels through the thatch with minimal disruption to play.
* Deep-tine aeration is a great way to move water and salt deeper into the putting
green profile. If Salt Lake City golf properties do not own this machine, this process
can be contracted out or this is a machine that can be shared between properties.
7. Tree Removal
Remove trees around putting greens (Fig. 6) as necessary to reduce shade and root
competition.
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Figure 6: Trees
behind this green are
creating a poor
growing environment
with competition from
shade and tree roots.
These trees are
already stressed and
need to be removed
fso the bare areas
can be repaired.
Tees, Fairways, and Roughs
Observations
1. General Condition
Turfgrass across the property was inconsistent on tees, fairways and roughs. The
summertime heat and drought has occurred earlier than normal this year.
2. Irrigation Challenges
The inadequate irrigation system has not provided enough water for optimal turfgrass
health (Fig. 7).
a Where the system provides adequate water coverage, the turfgrass is in good health
(Fig. 8).
a Where irrigation coverage is poor, turfgrass conditions are poor, leading to bare soil
and weed infestation.
An irrigation system upgrade will eliminate 90% of the problem. Cultural practices,
tree pruning and seeding of improved turfgrass varieties will make up for the
remaining 10%.
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Figure 7: Inadequate
irrigation coverage leads to
inconsistent turfgrass
quality in tees, fairways,
and roughs.
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Recommendations
1. Irrigation Upgrades
Upgrade the irrigation system to improve irrigation coverage and turfgrass quality-
2. Seeding
Seed improved varieties of bluegrass into bare areas of tees, fairways, tee surrounds,
green surrounds, and primary roughs in multiple directions to establish new grass
stands. Seed drought tolerant turf-type or fine fescue into secondary roughs. Drill seed
western wheatgrass into outer areas of the property to reduce water use and
maintenance. Walkways can be maintained through these areas for disc golf or walking
trails.
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3. Tees—Aeration and Topdressing
Aerate and sand topdress teeing grounds as staffing allows during the growing season,
ideally two to three times per year.
4. Fertility
Provide adequate soil fertility to maintain turfgrass health and growth. Evaluate the
impact of gypsum applications on tees and fairways to reduce impact of salts in irrigation
water.
Equipment and Maintenance Facility
Observations
1. Equipment
Salt Lake City has invested in equipment to complete projects including seeding,
spraying, deep air injection, material handling, excavating and topdressing.
Unfortunately, some of the mowing and transportation equipment is getting old and
outdated.
o The development of a long-range plan will help with equipment replacement.
m Great advancements have been made in turfgrass mowing equipment and upgrades
need to be made, especially for tees and greens.
2. Maintenance Facility
The golf course maintenance facility is small and in need of replacement. Most
equipment is stored outside, adding unnecessary wear and tear on these valuable
assets.
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maintenance facility is small
and does not provide
adequate space to work or
store equipment.
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Recommendations
1. Long-range Planning
Develop a long-range equipment replacement plan with the golf course maintenance
management team and Director of Golf.
2. Turf Care Facility Improvements
Evaluate opportunities to improve the golf course maintenance facility. Improved
storage and workspace will improve staff morale and retention and improve maintenance
and lifespan of equipment.
3. Equipment Purchase
Purchase a Toro 648 aerator to be dedicated to Rose Park Golf Course. This equipment
is needed for venting during the growing season. Shared 648s would still be beneficial
during solid tine aeration in the spring. In addition, if not already owned, purchase a
Wiedenmann®Terra Spike GXi or similar deep tine aerator for greens and tees. This
tractor-mounted piece of equipment can be shared if necessary.
Summary
Overall, putting green quality was good and other turfgrass conditions were inconsistent at the
time of our visit. It is evident that the staff and stakeholders at Rose Park Golf Course take great
pride in their golf course. The staff works hard to provide the best possible conditions with the
available resources. Small, incremental improvements can be made to increase consistency
across the property but large, capital improvements to the irrigation system, facilities, and
equipment are critical to long-term success. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you
have any questions regarding this visit or report. Thank you for your support of the USGA Green
Section.
Respectfully submitted,
Cory Isom, Agronomist
USGA Green Section
Jordan Booth, Agronomist
USGA Green Section
Distribution:
Matt Kammeyer, Director of Golf
Kelsey Chugg, Associate Director of Golf
Mike Price, Golf Course Superintendent
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Rose Park Golf Course Irrigation Efficiency and Turf Reduction Project
WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants 2022
Appendix E.
Salt Lake City Water Conservation Plan 2020
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