BIOLOGICAL AND/OR ENGINEERING PROJECT APPLICATION LAKE AND RIVER ENHANCEMENT (LARE) PROGRAM

State Form 54520 (4-11)

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INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF FISH & WILDLIFE

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15th

ACTIVITIES RELATED TO BIOLOGICAL AND ENGINEERING PROJECTS I. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Project sponsor (applicant):
Name

Geist/Fall Creek Watershed Alliance (G/FCWA) PO Box 103

Address (number and street): City, State, ZIP Code:

Fishers, IN 46038

B. Contact person for the sponsor organization:

Name:

Scott Rodgers, G/FCWA, Co-Founder/VP Geist Lake Coalition

Title:

Chairman

Address (number and street):

PO Box 103

City, State, ZIP Code:

Fishers, IN 46038

Telephone number (Day):

317-826-9551

317-201-5012

Telephone number (Evening): E-Mail address:

FAX number:

scott@scottr.com C. Briefly describe the past and present activities of the sponsor organization. In partnership with the Geist Lake Coalition (GLC) and the Upper White River Watershed Alliance, the Geist/Fall Creek Watershed Alliance (G/FCWA) has completed the Geist Reservoir/Upper Fall Creek (see addn'l pages)

D. Describe the legal status of the sponsor organization, i.e., indicate what the sponsor has done to acquire official standing. State when the organization was established. List current officers/officials names. The GLC and Town of Fishers are sponsoring the G/FCWA on this LARE grant submission. The GLC was founded in 2000 and is an Indiana non-profit corporation that is in the final stages of the 501(c)(3) process(see addn'l pages) E. If the sponsor organization is a property owners or lake association, what percentage of the affected lakes residents are members of the group? F. Are there other organizations also representing residents of the affected lake or watershed? What relationship do those organizations have with the sponsor / applicant on matters related to this proposed project? The Town of Fishers, Hamilton County and Marion County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Upper White River Watershed Alliance, and the GFCWA are all working together toward common water quality goals. G. Briefly describe the financial resources available to the sponsor organization (e.g. dues, contributions, fund drives, taxes, etc.). Geist Lake Coalition (GLC) is the main underwriting entity and the G/FCWA in partnership with the GLC will continue additional fundraising and sponsorship activities. II. LAKE/WATERSHED INFORMATION A. Waterbody name(s): B. County(ies): Thorpe Creek, Geist Reservoir Hamilton County, Marion County C. Lake size (acres), (if applicable): D. Watershed (drainage basin) size (acres), (if known): 1,900 acres (Geist Reservoir) 22,170 acres (Thorpe Creek Subwatershed) E. Describe how the general public can gain access to the waterbody (i.e., the number and types of access sites, their location, ownership, and any fees charged). Private boat launches on Geist Reservoir at the Geist Marina (11691 Fall Creek Road) or Olio Road (10997 Olio Road) ramps with fees or through the free Town of Fishers Thorpe Creek Natural Area (no ramp access).
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III. PROJECT INFORMATION A. Below is a table listing project types and minimum cost-share required. Please indicate what type of project is being applied for. Check here: Minimum Cash Match 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Maximum In-Kind Match 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Minimum Total Match 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%

Type of Project Lake Diagnostic Study Watershed Diagnostic Study Engineering Feasibility Study Design Study Design/Build Project

Construction Project 10% 10% 20% B. Describe the need for the project. The Thorpe Creek Subwatershed was ranked #1 for poorest water quality of the 9 subwatersheds for the Geist Reservoir/Upper Fall Creek Watershed within the Geist Reservoir/Upper Fall Creek Watershed Management Plan. C. Describe any studies or restoration measures that have been completed for the lake/watershed. Geist Reservoir/Upper Fall Creek Watershed Management Plan D. Describe here or on an attached sheet the activities for which funding are requested (include drawings or other support materials, as applicable.) Thorpe Creek Engineering Feasibility Study to determine specific projects that will make a difference for water quality. The study focus should be for the drainage area of Thorpe Creek itself. E. Project Cost Estimate: 1. LARE Grant Amount Requested: 2. Cash Match: 3. In-Kind Match: 4. Additional Funding from other source(s): Total Project Cost Estimate (sum of lines 1-4): $ $ $ $ $
85,000.00 68,000.00 17,000.00 0.00

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What was the basis for the estimate (e.g., diagnostic or feasibility study, preliminary estimate by consultant, formal bidding, etc.)? Preliminary Estimate by Williams Creek Consulting Describe the source of any additional funding and whether this funding has been secured or is tentative: Town of Fishers has budgeted approximately $10,000 for a portion of the match. The Geist Lake Coalition will fund the remaining $7,000. F. If a LARE grant were awarded for the activity, when would the effort realistically be expected to begin? As soon as the money became available in 2012. G. If the funded activity would involve the use, lease, or purchase of land, indicate what the sponsor has done to secure permission to use the land.

H. If LARE funds are being sought for a construction project, indicate how the sponsor will administer the contract, supervise and inspect construction, and monitor the effectiveness of the constructed measure after it is completed. (Initial post-construction monitoring and construction inspection can be cost-shared as part of a construction grant).

I. If a construction project is being considered, describe how the sponsor will pay for and carry out the activities necessary to operate and maintain the constructed measure.

This application for Lake and River Enhancement program assistance is hereby submitted as authorized by the sponsoring organization.
Geist/Fall Creek Watershed Alliance
Printed name of representative: Sponsor organization:

Scott Rodgers

Signature of representative: (Note: The name in this box constitutes the signature on your organizations application.) Date (month, day, year):

Please e-mail a copy of this completed application to lare@dnr.IN.gov or mail to: Lake and River Enhancement Program Division of Fish and Wildlife Indiana Department of Natural Resources 402 W. Washington Street, Room W273 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone 317-233-1484

ThorpeCreekEngineeringFeasibilityStudyLAREGrantApplication SupportingAppendix

Section 1 Additional Comments: 1C. Management Plan. Presently, the G/FCWA is working on implementing the watershed management plan. 1D. with imminent approval expected. The GLC spawned and underwrites the G/FCWA and works in tight partnership to drive water quality initiatives in the community and the watershed. GLC Board Members: Scott Rodgers, Ed Villanyi, Brian Hall, Tom Britt, Dave Irish G/FCWA Steering Committee Members: Scott Rodgers-GLC, Jason Armour-Town of Fishers, John South-Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Matt Newell-Fishers Resident, Janice Snell-Fishers Resident, Glenn Lange-Marion County SWCD, Sheana Reinhart-UWRWA, Jill Hoffman-UWRWA, Dean Farr-Lawrence Resident.

Attachments: Figure 1. Thorpe Creek Engineering Feasibility Study Location Map

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Figure 1. Thorpe Creek Engineering Feasibility Study Location