FINAL GRP CONTRACT AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO APPROVAL PROCESS

May 6, 2010 – Below you will find links to the final GRP Contract along with forms and other documents that will assist you in reviewing and approving the contract. 

  GRP Contract - 04192010
  GRP Contract Executive Summary - 05042010
  GRP Contract Request and Participant Fact Sheet
 
Private Entity Approval Resolution Form
 
Public Entity Approval Resolution Form

 

 

Background and Historic Documents Related to GRP Contract

April 13, 2010 – Below you will find links to the latest draft of the GRP Contract (as of noon 4/13/2010) and a redline version of the contract showing the changes from the draft dated December 21, 2009. This draft incorporates changes made in response to comments from the City of Conroe and a number of other LVGUs. This is a draft only and is subject to further revision. In the near future, we will be sending out instructions that will explain the steps for preparing and executing a final contract.

  GRP Contract - 041310
  GRP Contract – Comparison 122109 to 041310
  SJRA response to Fulbright comments - 042610

December 21, 2009 – The files below contain information related to the SJRA’s proposed Groundwater Reduction Plan (GRP) Contract. The GRP Contract is offered to all Large Volume Groundwater Users (LVGUs) in Montgomery County and establishes a legal mechanism by which LVGUs can join the SJRA’s GRP and achieve compliance with the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District’s groundwater reduction regulations.

  Press Release GRP Contract – 122109
  GRP Contract Cover Letter - 122109
  GRP Contract Executive Summary - 122109
  GRP Contract with Instructions - 122109
  GRP Frequently Asked Question - 122109

March 10, 2010 – Comments Submitted to SJRA Regarding the December 21 Draft of the GRP Contract. The SJRA received the following comments related to the draft GRP Contract released on December 21, 2009. Our original intent was to receive all comments by March 1, 2010, and then prepare and distribute a new draft of the GRP Contract by mid-March. Because of a continuation of contract discussions with the City of Conroe, there will be a short delay in the finalization of the new draft. We anticipate sending out a new draft of the GRP Contract on or about March 25th together with our responses to various comments submitted.

  MUDs  8 & 9 C&Q GRP contract - 030110
  Conroe Comments to Contract - Redline - 031010
  MSEC letter re GRP Contract - 030510
  Fulbright comments - 022610

Joint SJRA / Conroe City Council Meeting

On February 16, 2010, the SJRA Board of Directors and the Conroe City Council held a joint meeting at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. The SJRA’s presentation for the meeting is linked below. Additional documents may be added as they become available.

SJRA Presentation for Joint SJRA - Conroe Meeting
LAKE LEVEL ARTICLE (recently referenced in local newspapers)

The file below contains a recent article entitled “Solving Montgomery County’s Water Shortage
(And the Potential Impact on Lake Level).” This article provides an overview of the SJRA’s proposed groundwater reduction program and an analysis of the potential impact on water levels in Lake Conroe.

GRP Stakeholder Meeting

On January 14th, 2010, the SJRA hosted an information meeting for persons interested in the SJRA’s proposed Groundwater Reduction Plan. See documents below for details.

GRP Stakeholder Meeting Presentation - January 14, 2010
Invitation to GRP Stakeholder Meeting

Update to SJRA WRAP Participants

The update below was sent out to Joint WRAP participants on July 3, 2009. The document provides an overview of recent activities, upcoming events, and next steps in the program. Montgomery County groundwater users should review the update as they plan for future compliance with groundwater regulations adopted by the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District


 
Joint WRAP - Part II

The files linked below constitute the SJRA’s Final Joint WRAP Part II submitted to the LSGCD on March 2nd on behalf of 198 Joint WRAP participants. The first file is the main body of the report including figures, and the additional files labeled as appendices and exhibits include various maps, tables, drawings, and additional reports that make up the complete Joint WRAP Part II.

Exhibit 1 – Joint WRAP Participants – 8.9MB file
Exhibit 2 – Reclaimed Water – 1.7MB file
Exhibit 3 – Raw Surface Water
Exhibit 4 – Preliminary 2015 Water Lines – 8.8MB file
Appendix A – Sample Questionnaire
Appendix B – Participant Water Demand
Appendix C – Daily Pumpage and CAF Curves
Appendix D – Letter of Availability
  Appendix E –
 
Alternative Analysis Report – 16MB file
  This report documents the analysis conducted by SJRA consulting engineers of the various pipeline routing and delivery alternatives considered in developing the WRAP. The study includes demand analyses, conversion strategies, infrastructure requirements, and economic analyses.
SJRA Potential Source Study – 2.10MB file
  This report documents the analysis conducted by SJRA staff of the various sources of raw water supply considered for the WRAP.

Participant Agreements – 10.6MB Zip file of all documents
  This zipped file contains an electronic copy of the signed participant agreements for the 198 Joint WRAP Participants.

This document is an 4-page, 8.5 x 11 brochure containing an executive summary of the Joint WRAP-Part II. The document is designed to be printed DOUBLE-SIDED on 11x17 paper and then folded in the middle to create an 8.5 x 11 booklet

 

January 26, 2009 - Joint WRAP Progress Meeting #3


November 13, 2008 - Joint WRAP Progress Meeting #2 and Private Utilities Rate Workshop

Joint WRAP - Part I

The document linked below is the SJRA’s Joint WRAP-Part I that was submitted to the Lone Star GCD on August 28, 2008. The Joint WRAP was submitted on behalf of 198 participating large volume groundwater users. The file is fairly large (9.2 MB), so a high-speed connection is recommended for downloading. If you do not have the ability to download the file, you are welcome to stop by the SJRA office to receive a copy on cd-rom.

This document is an 8-page, 8.5 x 11 brochure containing an executive summary of the Joint WRAP-Part I along with a list and map of the 198 participants. The document is designed to be printed DOUBLE-SIDED on 11x17 paper and then folded in the middle to create an 8.5 x 11 booklet.

 


August 1, 2008 - Joint WRAP Progress Meeting #1

Invitation and details for Joint WRAP progress meeting to be held at the Lone Star Convention Center on August 1, 2008.
Joint WRAP Meeting Invitation (PDF Document)


Q&A Sheet - Joint Wrap Proposal

Background information regarding groundwater regulation in Montgomery County and an explanation of the SJRA’s proposal to prepare a joint Water Resources Assessment Plan on behalf of groundwater permittees within the county.

Agreement for WRAP Preparation

Blank agreement to be used by groundwater users that wish to join the SJRA’s Joint Water Resources Assessment Plan.

WRAP Questionnaire

Form to be completed by participants in the SJRA’s Joint Water Resources Assessment Plan.