JACK FAUCETT ASSOCIATES

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JACK FAUCETT ASSOCIATES
4550 Montgomery Avenue Suite 300 N
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Tel (301) 961-8800 Fax (301) 469-3001
www.Jfaucett.com
January 6, 2012
Joan Fisher
Burnet County Auditor
133 E.Jackson St.
Burnet, TX 78611
Subject: JFA's Response to the Economic Impact Study of the Drought Affecting the Levels of
the Upper Highland Lakes RFQ
Dear Joan Fisher,
Jack Faucett Associates, Inc. (JFA) is pleased to submit this proposal to perform an economic
impact study of the drought affecting the levels of the Upper Highland Lakes in Burnet County and
Llano County, Texas. We propose to team with Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (Crespo) for this
project. Crespo is an environmental engineering firm based in Austin, Texas.
JFA's experience in water resource economic impact studies and Crespo's knowledge of water
resource engineering and region's local water systems make us the perfect team for this study. JFA
has successfully completed more than 250 economic impact studies since its founding in 1963. We
have completed more than 75 studies related to the economic impacts of droughts, flooding,
erosion, reservoir development, dam reconstruction, and waterway improvements. Our clients on
these studies have included the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, private engineering firms, water
conservation districts, and local and state governments.
Crespo has extensive experience in working on water resource systems in Texas. Crespo's clients
have included the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, City of Austin Water Utility,
Lower Colorado River Authority, and Texas Water Development Board.
The proposed JFA Team for the Burnet County and Llano County economic impact study includes:
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Michael Lawrence, President and senior economist at JFA. He is the proposed Project
Director for this project and has 35 years of experience in economic impact studies of water
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Jonathan Skolnik, Vice President and senior economist at JFA. He led the Lake
resources.
Williamstown, Kentucky water level economic impact study, which involved a large tourism
impact analysis.
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Dr. Harry Chmelynski, statistician and economic impact modeler at JFA.
Rami Chami, research analyst and economic impact analysis specialist at JFA
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Shanshan Zhang, research analyst and spreadsheet tool development specialist at JFA
Stephen Stecher, President and principal engineer at Crespo. He possesses 25 years of
project management experience and 30 years of engineering experience in civil engineering
related to hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality studies and design in the Austin, Texas
region.
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Carissa Belsky, a water resource and GIS specialist at Crespo. She has 5 years of experience
with water quality analysis, watershed management, field assessments, and GIS.
JFA proposes to complete this study within five months of the contract award for $69,854. We are
offering a technical report, GIS maps, a PowerPoint slide show, and a handout brochure that
summarize the study's findings. We will also support the Burnet County and Llano County in
stakeholder engagement meetings for the duration of the contract.
JFA and Crespo do not have any conflict of interests if we are awarded this project. I, Michael
Lawrence, am the President of JFA, and I have full authority to authorize and executive this
submission as provided in Sector VIII.3.b. of the RFQ.
This proposal has been prepared without an extraneous packaging or binding to reduce our impact
on the environment. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate
to contact me at 301-961-8835 or [email protected].
Michael F. Lawrence
President, JFA
JFA's Response to the Economic Impact
Study of the Drought Affecting the Levels of
the Upper Highland Lakes RFQ
Prepared For:
Burnet County and Llano County, Texas
Prepared By:
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Fmucett
Associates
In Collaboration with:
Point of Contact:
Michael Lawrence
President, Jack Faucett Associates, Inc.
4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 300N
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Tel: (301) 961-8835
Email: [email protected]
January 6, 2012
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
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2. Introduction
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Introduction to the JFA Team
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Project Team Organization
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JFA's Ability to Complete the Project Successfully
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JFA's Approach to Internal and Client Coordination
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JFA Team's Expertise and Experiences
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3. Selected Project Experience
JFA's Experience
Crespo's Experience
4. References and Testimonials
References
Testimonials from JFA Clients
5. Research Methodology
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Study Goals
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Study Approach
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Task 1 - Meetings
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Task 2 - Water Infrastructure Mapping
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Task 3 - Data Collection
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Task 4 - Economic Impact Modeling
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Task 5 - Final Report and Information Dissemination Materials Development
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Task 6 - Stakeholder Engagement Support
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6. Time Projection
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7. Budget
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8. Resumes of Key Personnel
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Appendix A: Sample Brochure
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1. Executive Summary
Jack Faucett Associates, Inc. (JFA) is pleased to submit this proposal to perform an economic
impact study of the drought affecting the levels of the Upper Highland Lakes in Burnet County
and Llano County, Texas. We propose to team with Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (Crespo)
for this project. Crespo is an environmental engineering firm based in Austin, Texas.
JFA's experience in water resource economic impact studies and Crespo's knowledge of water
resource engineering and region's local water systems make us the perfect team for this study.
JFA has successfully completed more than 250 economic impact studies since its founding in
1963. We have completed more than 75 studies related to the economic impacts of droughts,
flooding, erosion, reservoir development, dam reconstruction, and waterway improvements. Our
clients on these studies have included U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, private engineering firms,
water conservation districts, and local and state governments.
Crespo have extensive experience in working on water resource systems in Texas. Crespo's
clients have included the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, City of Austin Water
Utility, Lower Colorado River Authority, and Texas Water Development Board.
JFA will segment the project into six tasks. The First task includes a kickoff meeting and followup meetings with the client and stakeholders to define and guide the research effort. The second
task is to map the region's water infrastructure using GIS and other mapping techniques. The
third task involves collecting data on the economic impacts of the drought on the Upper
Highland Lakes region. The fourth task involves using the collected data to perform an economic
impact analysis. The fifth task involves developing the project deliverables, such as a technical
report and information dissemination materials (e.g. fact sheet, slide show). JFA will develop
drafts of these deliverables for the client to review near the end of the project period and develop
the final set of deliverables that incorporates client comments and suggestions at the end of the
project period. The sixth task is to support the Counties in public forums, workshops, meetings,
and hearings.
JFA will use IMPLAN, a state of the art economic impact modeling tool, to identify some of the
economic impacts of the drought affecting the levels of the Upper Highland Lakes in Burnet
County and Llano County. The IMPLAN analysis will provide estimates for direct, indirect,
induced, tax, and employment benefits associated with the region's lakes from activities such as
real estate development and tourism.
The JFA team has extensive experience in performing economic impact analysis for water
resources and tourism. Members of the JFA team on this project include:
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Michael Lawrence, President and senior economist at JFA. He is the proposed Project
Director for this project and has 35 years of experience in economic impact studies of
water resources.
Jonathan Skolnik, Vice President and senior economist at JFA. He led the Lake
Williamstown, Kentucky economic impact study, which is similar to the proposed study.
Dr. Harry Chmelynski, statistician and economic impact modeler at JFA.
Stephen Stecher, President and principal engineer at Crespo. He possesses 25 years of
project management experience and 30 years of engineering experience in civil
engineering related to hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality studies and design in the
Austin, Texas region.
Carissa Belsky, a water resource and GIS specialist at Crespo. She has 5 years of
experience with water quality analysis, watershed management, field assessments and
GIS.
2. Introduction
JFA is a leading economic consulting firm and has highly qualified professionals who are fully
capable of addressing the multifaceted aspects involved with an economic impact study of the
drought affecting the levels of the Upper Highland Lakes. This chapter introduces the JFA Team
and our approach to this project. The chapter includes the following sections:
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Project Team organization
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JFA's ability to complete the project successfully
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JFA's approach to internal and client coordination
Jack Faucett Associates (JFA) is a veteran-owned small business established in 1963. In our
more than 40-year history, JFA has developed a strong reputation in the fields of public policy,
economics, modeling, regulatory support, and consulting. We have successfully completed more
than 750 contracts and 1,500 individual research task orders. Our consultants address a wide
variety of economic issues related to public policy, economic policy, transportation, energy, and
the environment.
JFA has a strong practice in economic impact analysis. Our consultants have successfully
completed more than 250 economic impact studies. Our relevant experience includes economic
impact studies of Lake Williamstown water levels in Kentucky, the Muskingum Watershed
Conservation District, the South Carolina Technical College System, ethanol manufacturing
industry in California, Greater Lynchburg Transit Company's bus system in central Virginia,
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Virginia, and Department of Energy's Sanford
Underground Research Laboratory in South Dakota.
Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (Crespo) is a civil engineering firm located in Austin, Texas.
Crespo specialize in stormwater management, hydrology, hydraulics, wastewater modeling and
erosion control. The staff includes engineers, hydrologists, planners and GIS specialists that have
performed and directed numerous projects throughout the state.
Project Team Organization
JFA's President, Michael Lawrence, is the Project Director and the primary point of contact for
this study. Mr. Lawrence will maintain continual communication with representatives from
Burnet County and Llano County to provide updates on the team's progress. The team's
organizational hierarchy is provided in Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1: Project Team's Organizational Chart
Burnet County and Llano County
Michael Lawrence, JFA
Project Director and Senior
Economist
Jonathan Skolnik, JFA
Senior Economist
Stephen Stecher, Crespo
Principal Engineer and Water
Resource Specialist
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Harry Chmelynski, JFA
Senior Statistican
Carissa Belsky, Crespo
Water Resource and GIS
Specialist
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Rami Chami, JFA
Research Analyst
Shanshan Zhang, JFA
Research Analyst
JFA's Ability to Complete the Project Successfully
Description of JFA's current and one-year out projected workload
JFA's consulting practice is focused on the analysis of public policy decisions. Our staff
conducts economic and financial analysis, develops models, prepares reports, and crafts
presentations. JFA's current work load includes:
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Evaluating Federal Transit Authority disbursements of American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to seven transit agencies.
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Developing the Economic Analysis Tool Matrix, a dynamic searchable database that
provides a comprehensive overview of the range of current applications the U.S.
Department of Transportation has available to users, appropriate uses, comparison of
tools, conflicts between these tools, and gaps in applications related to economic analysis
of transportation investments.
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Measuring greenhouse gas emission factors for standard highway construction
procedures and infrastructures.
Our staff is committed to these projects with varying completion dates over the next four months
for about sixty percent of their time. Nevertheless, we are fully prepared with staff and other
resources to complete the Upper Highland Lakes economic impact study if we are selected for
this project.
Description of JFA's ability to complete projects on time and on budget
JFA is owned by officers of the company. The company has developed management methods
that are well suited to a small consulting firm with several contracts from different private and
public clients. The following paragraphs outline the components of our project management
approach.
Quality Control - JFA considers quality control to be an essential upper management
responsibility. Key to the technical quality of the proposed work effort will be an iterative review
of the deliverables before submission and use of client feedback to shape the final products.
Cost Control- Complete and final responsibility for all financial reports, accounting practice,
and cost control lies with Mr. Lawrence, JFA's President and the proposed Project Director. To
assure effective cost control, JFA has developed a computer based budget reporting system that
provides timely analytic data on project costs throughout all phases of a project.
JFA's Approach to Internal and Client Coordination
JFA's internal and client coordination efforts will be led by JFA's President, Michael Lawrence.
Mr. Lawrence is an experienced project director. Coordination within JFA will be facilitated by
the establishment and documentation of project goals, time and budget parameters, work
processes, detailed work assignments, and delineated responsibilities by consultant before the
start of the project. The guiding principles of JFA are to professionally and successfully execute
the contract in a manner that exceeds the specific requirements detailed in the RFQ on time and
on budget.
JFA will host weekly internal meetings with project team members to stay up-to-date on our
progress and address any challenges. We also propose biweekly conference calls with Burnet
County and Llano County representatives to share information on our progress and address
outstanding issues. JFA will compose the final report in consecutive phases and we encourage
County officials to review drafts of chapters as they are completed.
JFA Team's Expertise and Experiences
JFA Team's expertise and experience by firm are illustrated in the following graphic. The
expertise and experience of the JFA Team amply cover every aspect of work involved with this
project.
Exhibit 2: Expertise and Experience by Firm
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3. Selected Project Experience
This chapter describes the JFA Team's ongoing and recently completed projects that demonstrate
our experience in economic impact analysis.
JFA's Experience
Project:
Lake Williamstown Economic and Recreation Alternatives Analysis
Client:
Grant County and Pendleton County, Kentucky
The City of Williamstown, the City of Corinth, Grant County, and Pendleton County, Kentucky
were evaluating options to enhance dam safety, water supply and recreational opportunities at
Lake Williamstown.
The economic impacts of the associated dam construction, operation, and
maintenance, as well as expected new home construction, new resident spending, and new visitor
spending at the enlarged lake are significant and have several economic impacts on the local
region and national economy. JFA utilized the IMPLAN Model to produce the impact estimates.
Project:
Preliminary Benefit Analysis of the MWCD Official Plan
Client:
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
The Official Plan of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) was developed
in 1934 to carry out a comprehensive flood control and water conservation project in the
Muskingum River Watershed. JFA developed estimates of the benefits accruing to the MWCD
region from the Plan in the Muskingum River Watershed. The estimates included the
maintenance and improvement activities proposed in the Amendment and a cost-benefit analysis
of the projects. The analysis provided 1) a discussion of the issues-economic and legal shaping the cost-benefit analysis, 2) a review of the costs and the benefit categories developed
for each of the activities proposed in the Amendment (as well as the benefits accruing to date), 3)
an overview of the methodology followed in estimating the various types of benefits accruing to
the region as a result of the proposed activities, and 4) a summary of benefit-cost analysis results.
Project:
Economic Effects of Delaware's Beach Nourishment Program
Client:
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, State of
Delaware
JFA worked to update a prior report titled "the Economic Effects of a Five Year Nourishment
Program for the Ocean Beaches of Delaware." The major part of the update was to conduct the
hedonic model with updated data. The updates include the inventory and transactions data, beach
conditions, avoided damage information, the hedonic framework, The Hedonic model will then
be tested, adjusted, rerun, documented, and used to project the effect of changes in the shoreline
on property values over the next five years.
The inventory and transactions data were updated with new aerial photography, Multiple Listing
Service (MLS) and property assessment data in combination with work recently undertaken by
Jeffrey Wakefield. JFA conducted the hedonic model with the updated data. With the help of
Engineer Chris Jones, the beach conditions from 1997 to 2002 were characterized to correlate the
updated transactions data with beach conditions. The team reviewed any updates in the analysis
of the avoided damages estimated by the Corps in the Atlantic Coast of Delaware study and
utilized these data to the extent that the results could be projected to the analysis. After close
review of Wakefield's work and any other relevant hedonic efforts that could be identified by the
project team, the 1998 specification of the hedonic framework was updated and/or improved as
appropriate. The remaining steps represent the iterations to complete refinement and run the
model.
In addition to the Hedonic model, the project team also updated estimates of tourism
expenditures outside the 50 mile radius and number and expenditures of local visitors using the
data from U.S. Travel Data Center, willingness to pay, economic impacts from the tourist
expenditures on jobs, profits, gross state products, and tax.
The results were presented in the final report and brochure for the general public. Personal
presentations of the results were made to DNREC staff and in one public-forum meeting in
Delaware.
The results were incorporated into a research paper that will be submitted for
presentation at a national conference, to be selected by the team and DNREC.
Project:
La Crosse Port Planning
Client:
Joint Harbor Commission of La Crosse County and the City of La Crosse,
WI
The Joint Harbor Commission of La Crosse County and the City of La Crosse, WI request the
assistance of JJR and JFA to update their Port and Harbor Plan. This plan was last updated in
1999, and a number of important economic shocks have occurred in the intervening period,
including volatile oil prices and a major recession. Further, the County and City of La Crosse
have made a strong effort in this period to revitalize the downtown area and to reclaim some of
the downtown waterfront for recreational and residential purposes. The new updated Port and
Harbor Plan was meant to assess the effects of theses major economic shocks, while setting the
stage for the continued revitalization of the downtown area.
On the basis of data from the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
(BTS) Commodity Flow Survey (CFA), and detailed stakeholder interviews, JFA wrote a
comprehensive report on the economic trends affecting the port. This report described the multi-
modal infrastructure of La Crosse County, the major businesses involved in waterborne
commerce, the flow of commodities in and out of the port, employment generated by waterborne
commerce, and emerging trends likely to affect waterborne commerce in the near future.
Project:
The Development of Stage-Damage Curves in the Atlantic Coast of Maryland
Hurricane Protection Study
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
In this assignment, Jack Faucett Associates collected topographic and building description data
in selected areas of Ocean City designated by random sampling. The field data was used as input
for estimating the depreciated replacement value of structures and their contents for the study
area.
The Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic Coast of Maryland study was authorized in June 1963
and begun
in
1965, resulting in a completed benefit study in April
1970.
The study
recommended that a Federal project for beach erosion control and hurricane protection at Ocean
City be adopted. Major coordination efforts throughout the study were with the Town of Ocean
City. The Town of Ocean City subsequently withdrew its support for the project.
In May 1978, local support was reinstated by the Secretary of the Maryland Department of
Natural Resources.
In May 1980 an updated and revised study recommended a Federal Project
for beach erosion and hurricane protection.
Spatial data management techniques were used to
estimate potential flood damages in the Town of Ocean City. Coordination between Maryland
Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continued. Because of
changes in Federal policy, it was decided that the State of Maryland would build the beach
erosion portion of the project and the U.S. Corps of Engineers would construct the hurricane
protection portion of the project. As part of the design efforts project benefits are being
reevaluated to reflect increased development through 1987.
The task effort included field work to determine the elevation and value of 120 randomly
selected structures spanning all types of development. These valuations were used to update the
Corps multivariable data file developed in 1980.
The results of this task will be used to
determine benefits from the Federal government's expenses in flood protection in Ocean City,
Maryland.
Project:
An Application of Hedonic Modeling in the Evaluation of the Effects of
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Institute for Water
Shoreline Erosion
Resources
In this project, recently undertaken by JFA, the hedonic method was applied to derive
comparable market prices for shoreline erosion using a case study approach.
divided into four tasks.
The project was
In the first task a conceptual framework was developed. The hedonic
method was briefly described and its potential and appropriateness for evaluating the effects of
shoreline
erosion
was
presented.
The purpose
of this
task was
to provide
an
overall
understanding of the approach, as well as its appropriateness for the subsequent case study
application.
In the second task a case study methodology was developed and described. This included, not
only how the general modeling technique is applied, but also the delineation of variables and the
identification of data needs.
Some of the specific issues that were addressed are: data sources,
the derivation of comparable market prices for shoreline properties, methods for physically or
qualitatively measuring shoreline erosion, and methods for measuring and incorporating the
other factors that could affect market prices.
In the third task data identified in task two was collected and analyzed. This included both the
development of comparable market values for shoreline properties and the initial application of
the hedonic modeling effort.
The fourth task provided Findings and recommendations. The report submitted described the
efforts involved and findings from each of the above tasks, and provided recommendations as to
further research or applications needed to verify or expand on the findings of this effort.
Project:
Inland Transportation and Import/Export Trade
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources
Import and export data were tabulated by origin and destination (O-D) in state and port detail,
i.e., state to port or port to state. The data were obtained from the Port Import and Export
Reporting System (PIERS). The O-D data were matched with similar O-D data from the
Waterborne Commerce and rail Waybill data in commodity detail to impute shares by transport
mode. One purpose was to develop a data base for measuring the impact of U.S. foreign trade on
waterway freight traffic and competing transportation modes. A further purpose was to facilitate
measurement of the economic impact of foreign trade on state economies, using a multiregional
economic input-output model.
Project:
Client:
Transportation Benefits of the Proposed Wabash River Waterway
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District
This study consisted of analyzing the transportation and market benefits of the proposed Wabash
River Waterway. For each of approximately 150 current or potential movements of coal, grain,
fertilizer and other commodities were forecast to or from the Wabash River Study Area. AH
analyses of movements via the Wabash Waterway were made for two alternatives: one assuming
the Waterway would be navigable only as far as Mount Carmel, Illinois; and the second
assuming it would be navigable all the way to Terre Haute, Indiana.
Project:
Client:
Public Ports and Economic Feasibility Studies
JFA has completed more than 40 task orders in the port feasibility arena for the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers. Those most relevant to the proposed project include:
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Preparation of West Virginia Inland Port Studies on the Kanawha River
Preparation of Public Ports Studies for the Weirton Port and Industrial Center District
Preparation of Public Ports Master Plan for the Cabell/Wayne Port District
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Preparation of Public Ports Master Plan for the Erickson/Wood County Port District
The port master planning studies have focused on the development of public port/industrial park
concepts along the Ohio River with potential for economic development in the region. These
analyses are evaluating the competitive advantages for certain commodities associated with
access to river shipping. The evaluations include commodity forecasts including origin-
destination patterns, costs of transport by competing modes, and economic development benefits
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for the region. The concept of an industrial park associated with the port facility focuses on
developing new business rather than competing with existing terminal operators. In addition, a
large facility with numerous tenants spreads the risk and costs of investments in piers, cranes and
other equipment. Similar economies of scale are generated in foreign trade zone creation,
environmental compliance, and selected site development and administrative costs. While transloading facilities for coal or other commodities require very little acreage (5 or more), they
provide very little in the way of economic development benefits and as such should be of
minimal interest to the local area and the State. The potential selection of port site locations with
high development prospects are being supported with detailed information and analysis for a
number of candidate port sites by JFA.
Project:
Analysis of Cross-Florida Barge Canal Studies
Client:
Barge Canal Authority of Florida
JFA provided short-term technical assistance to the Barge Canal Authority of Florida, in
connection with the restudy of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal conducted by the Corps of
Engineers. A review was made of the overall project economic and benefit/cost analysis
developed by the Corps of Engineers, as well as a review of reports which attempted to estimate
monetary values to environmental consequences of the proposed canal. JFA, as a result of these
reviews, made recommendations to the Canal Authority for revisions to the Corps of Engineers
analysis. Also, recommendations were made as to an approach by which to assess regional
development benefits.
Project:
La Crosse Port Planning
Client:
Joint Harbor Commission of La Crosse County and the City of La Crosse,
Wisconsin
JFA assisted the Joint Harbor Commission of La Crosse County and the City of La Crosse, WI to
update their Port and Harbor Plan. This plan was last updated in 1999, and a number of
important economic shocks have occurred in the intervening period, including volatile oil prices
and a major recession. Further, the County and City of La Crosse have made a strong effort in
this period to revitalize the downtown area and to reclaim some of the downtown waterfront for
recreational and residential purposes. The new updated Port and Harbor Plan assessed the effects
of theses major economic shocks, while setting the stage for the continued revitalization of the
downtown area. On the basis of data from the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of
Transportation Statistics (BTS) Commodity Flow Survey (CFA), and detailed stakeholder
interviews, JFA created a comprehensive report on the economic trends affecting the port.
The
report described the multi-modal infrastructure of La Crosse County, the major businesses
involved in waterborne commerce, the flow of commodities in and out of the port, employment
generated by waterborne commerce, and emerging trends likely to affect waterborne commerce
in the near future.
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Project:
Navigation and Port Studies for the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division
Client:
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Huntington District
JFA currently hold this indefinite delivery task order contract to provide navigation and port
studies for the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. JFA developed a Public Port Master Plan
(Feasibility Study) for the Kanawha Valley Port District, which included description of the
existing site conditions including environmental baseline conditions, cultural resources data,
HTRW analysis, site analysis; description of anticipated commodity types and potential volumes
to be shipped to/from the port site; synopsis of permit requirement for the port site; site planning
and engineering documents including construction cost estimates and annual operation and
maintenance costs for the port site; financial feasibility analysis; and anticipated environmental
impacts of the proposed development. JFA also updated the contents of the Corp of Engineers'
Navigation Information Sharing Website, which provides access to data and information on
waterway movements. JFA created new profiles and updated existing profiles for the Great
Lakes Basin, Great Lakes States, Great Lakes Congressional Districts, and Great Lakes
Industries.
Project:
Reconnaissance and Feasibility (Master Plan) Studies of Intermodal
Public Port Development
Client:
JFA completed a series of projects to develop reconnaissance and feasibility (Master Plan)
studies related to the potential development of inland intermodal public port/industrial park
facilities in a number of locations throughout West Virginia and Ohio. JFA completed four
reconnaissance which establish the general feasibility of intermodal inland port facilities in the
proposed region; identify the types of port facilities that would have the greatest benefit to the
area by improving transportation links for existing businesses and attracting new businesses;
determine general areas where sites exist that meet general engineering, environmental, and
economic criteria; and provide the basis for conducting more detailed, site-specific feasibility
assessments in the future. JFA also developed five Master Plans for port sites in the Parkersburg,
Huntington, and Weirton areas, and in Jackson and Putnam Counties, West Virginia. Each
Master Plan
includes analysis of: economic and financial feasibility,
site planning and
engineering, commodity markets, environmental reconnaissance, cultural resources, hazardous
toxic and radioactive waste, flood hazards, regulatory permit requirements, and a real estate
assessment.
Project:
Nexus Ohio: Multimodal Opportunities for Economic Development
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District and Ohio Department of
Transportation
In this study, JFA identified the linkages and connections between industries, multi-modal
transportation facilities and economic development in Ohio. The study focused on:
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Bulk commodities that are transported by water or rail
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Developing multi-modal facilities that will lead to economic development
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The Ohio River and the Great Lakes with regards to creating strategies for the
development of multi-modal transportation centers leading to economic development
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Micro-level multi-modal transportation changes and their micro- and macro-level
economic development impacts
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The potential for economic development considering both potential and existing
infrastructure, markets, industries, commodities and links/connections
JFA
assessed
the
strengths,
weaknesses,
opportunities
and
challenges
posed
by
trade
liberalization for selected regional industries and clusters, especially goods exports, market
access changes, transportation infrastructure improvements, and national security concerns. The
research assessed the export trade trends and prospects for key regional industry sectors in
foreign markets. The study also made general policy recommendations and suggests action plans
for state regional sectors to improve performance.
Project:
State-to-State Commodity Freight Flows
Client:
Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Belvoir,
Virginia
The project was performed in conjunction with the development of the 1977 Multiregional Input
Output Model with detail for all of the states. JFA reconciled the commodity flow data (in value
measures) with production and consumption data in each state. The commodity flow data were
converted to tonnage along with estimates of ton miles and carrier revenue for each state to state
aggregate of shipments for each commodity group (approximately 80 commodity groups). The
overall tonnages and ton miles were compared and reconciled as possible with national estimates
published by the Transportation Association of America. The results of this work are described
in "Commodity Flow Data, 1977," one of a series of reports on the development of the 1977
Multiregional Input Output Model Data Base (available through NTIS), and the data are
available on computer tape from the National Archives,
Project:
Feasibility of Intertnodal Public Port Facilities
Client:
The objective of this study was to establish the general feasibility of intermodal inland port
facilities in West Virginia; to identify the types of port facilities which would have the greatest
benefit to the state by improving transportation links for existing businesses and attracting new
businesses; to determine general areas where sites exist which meet engineering, environmental,
and economic criteria; and to provide the basis for conducting more detailed, site-specific
feasibility assessments in the future.
Project:
Waterway Traffic Forecasts for the Upper Mississippi River Basin
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources
JFA, in conjunction with Sparks Companies Inc. and the Criton Corporation, supported the Army
Corps of Engineers (ACE) in a study to examine the feasibility of navigation improvements on
the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway. The goal of the study was to determine the
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location and sequencing of any needed lock improvements and to prioritize the required capital
investments for the first half of the next century.
Project:
Multi-port Analysis of Container Traffic
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Institute for Water Resources
JFA developed a model for simulating the selection of ports for containerized shipments in
export/import trade.
The purpose of the model is to measure the impact on individual port
traffic, and diversion from other ports, of improvements in selected port container handling
facilities, increased storage capacity, and inland modal connections and transfer facilities.
Project:
River Navigation Study
Client:
The purpose of this study was to identify the navigation potential of the Corps of Engineers
multi-purpose
projects
on
the
Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) rivers.
Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa
(ACT)
and
Apalachicola-
This study focused on interviewing past, present, and
potential users of the rivers for barge transportation. A specific part of this effort was to identify
impediments to transportation use of the rivers, and the measures used to cope with navigation
problems. Over 200 potential shippers, economic development officials, towboat operators and
terminal operators were contacted to obtain their views and estimates of the traffic potential if
the channels on the two systems were not constrained by shallow depths and low flow at
intermittent times over the year.
Project:
Dredging Needs for Ports and Harbors
Client:
JFA completed a study to determine the channel depth and width requirements of U.S. ports and
harbors to efficiently accommodate emerging U.S. export/import trade.
Data on U.S. inland
origin/destination and foreign port destination/origin of export/import trade in commodity detail
were entered in a large database along with port characteristics and vessel characteristics plying
world-wide trade routes. These data were analyzed to determine efficient vessel sizes for this
trade in view of foreign port characteristics (limitations). The results pointed out priority needs
for channel improvements in U.S. ports and harbors.
Project:
Forecasts of Ohio River Coal Exports
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
In this report, JFA described the current world coal trade, its recent history, and short-term and
long-term trends. Previously-published forecasts of the world coal trade were analyzed and
compared. The tonnage of coal shipments for export from the Ohio River system were identified
by originating dock and receiving country. Major foreign coal markets to which Ohio River
waterborne shipments may be exported were examined and described, country by country. The
descriptions included each country's native energy resources, production and consumption
trends, export and import history, transportation infrastructure, and environmental policies.
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Project:
Waterway Traffic Forecasts for the Ohio River System
Client:
In this report, JFA developed waterway traffic projections for the Ohio River Navigation System
(ORS).
The projections are an important tool for identifying future congestion points on the
ORS. These projections, therefore, help Corps planners to prioritize those areas of the ORS most
needing
infrastructure
improvement.
The term of the
projections
is
fifty years,
which
corresponds to the design-life of most lock and dam projects.
Project:
Development of Freight Movement Indicators
Client:
Southern California Association of Governments
For this project, JFA developed recommended freight movement indicators for the SCAG region,
identifying
the
data
sources
necessary
and
available
recommended methods for maintaining these data and
indicators on a regular basis.
to
monitor
these
monitoring the
indicators,
and
freight movement
SCAG's Regional Mobility Element (RME) includes a number of
freight and goods movement policies and sub-regional actions and the freight indicators
developed in this project will be used to monitor how effectively these policies and programs are
implemented.
Project:
Survey of Non-Utility Ohio River System Shippers
Client:
The detailed traffic demand projections prepared by the Navigation Center rely heavily on the
input of waterway shippers to assess the reasonableness of expansions or closures that would
affect waterway flows, either positively or negatively.
Under this contract, JFA completed a
survey of Ohio River System (ORS) shippers, excluding the utility companies and coal exporting
companies, to be used as the basis for preparing detailed forecasts in the relevant commodity
categories. The survey determined if the traffic patterns reflected in the 1996 commodity flows
database were representative of traffic patterns for the facility. If not, a more "normal" pattern of
traffic (e.g. commodities moved and in what quantities) was established. The respondents were
also asked to provide an estimate traffic levels by commodity within 2 to 5 years. Documentation
of the interview process including a detailed call log was provided to the Navigation Center
along with the data gathered through survey in a Microsoft Access database format.
In addition to the survey, a literature search of waterway transportation publications to identify
any waterside plant openings, expansions, or closures that may affect the levels and continuity of
waterway traffic was conducted.
The affected companies associated with any potential
waterway traffic gains or losses were contacted to determine the amount of traffic that will be
generated or lost.
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Project:
Promoting Economic Development by Improving Transportation
Infrastructure of Goods Movement
Client:
U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
JFA conducted work for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (USEDA) that
involved
a literature review of the economic development impacts of transportation
infrastructure improvements, with an emphasis on those impacts that occur in the system of
goods movement. JFA prepared a publication-quality paper to make practitioners and public
leaders aware of issues and methods for promotion of economic development by improving the
efficiency and productivity of transportation infrastructure for goods movement associated with
inter-regional and international trade.
Through this effort, JFA provided USEDA with
documentation of several projects in which JFA has played an active role that relate
transportation planning to economic development planning. These case studies included JFA
projects in Fresno County, Imperial County, the Coachella Valley, and the Monterey Bay Area.
Project:
Development of Port Master Plans
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, State and Local Port Authorities
JFA developed master plans for seven public ports. These master plans include analysis of
market conditions, efficient port layouts, traffic forecasts, human resource management (HRM),
port financial feasibility, and real estate use. The ports and areas analyzed include:
•
Kanawha Valley Port
•
South Charleston Port
•
Buffalo Putnam Port district
•
Jackson County Port District
•
Weirton Port and Industrial Center District
•
Erickson/Wood County Port District
•
Cabell/Wayne Port District
Project:
Data Base Management Program for Port Mobilization Master Plan, Port of
Baltimore
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
The purpose of this study is to identify an appropriate data base management program for use in
compiling, monitoring and updating port resource capabilities as they may relate to the Port of
Baltimore Mobilization Master Plan.
The Mobilization Master Plan consists of a comprehensive identification of the agencies and
groups involved in the event of a mobilization at the Port of Baltimore. Organizational rules and
responsibilities will be delineated as well as the nature and extent of interactions among
participants.
In the data base identification phase, the research efforts focus on detailed data collection:
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•
Establishing contact with appropriate operating elements of the various port-related
agencies, departments, administrations, etc.
•
Documenting the results of these interviews on an individual basis and preparing a
summary document containing findings and conclusions
•
Using the findings as the basis for selecting a data base management system appropriate
for the purposed of mobilization master planning capability tabulation, readily useable by
the Corps of Engineers
•
Developing the selected data base management system and testing the system using some
of the information provided by the various agencies
The information being collected for the Mobilization Master Plan include such items as docking
capability, loading-unloading capability, workforce, channel, anchorage and berthing depths,
profiles of vessel types arriving and departing the Port of Baltimore, staging areas, storage
warehouses, fuel, etc.
Project:
Columbia River Deepening Feasibility Study
Client:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The USACE Portland District hired JFA to prepare commodity projections for the Columbia
River Channel Deepening Feasibility Study. The commodity projections were made for the 50year project life (year 2004 to 2054) and were limited to the following commodities: wheat, corn,
barley, containers, and alumina. Wheat, corn, and barley are export commodities, alumina is an
import commodity, and containers are both imported and exported (mostly the latter).
The
forecasts were port-specific for Portland and for the Washington state ports of Vancouver,
Kalama, and Longview.
In excess of ninety percent of U.S. wheat exports to Japan, South
Korea, Taiwan, and The Philippines pass through Columbia River grain elevators.
River ports are also major suppliers of corn to northeast Asian nations.
Project:
Economic Impacts of the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex
Client:
Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation, Chatham, Virginia
Columbia
The Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation was requested by one of its donors to conduct an
economic impact analysis of its Agricultural Complex, and of its planned construction activities.
JFA worked with the Foundation to develop detailed estimates of the impact of the facility
associated with construction, operations and visitor spending. These estimates included both a
low and high scenario of future activities, based on whether funding became available to
complete the full level of investment planned for the facility. Estimates for the low and high
scenarios were developed on the basis of the level of activity held at similar facilities, as well as
discussions with potential and current users of the Agricultural Complex.
Project:
Economic Impact Study of the Sanford Underground Research Laboratory
Client:
South Dakota Department of Tourism and State Development
JFA performed an economic impact study of the Sanford Underground Research Laboratory in
South Dakota. This scientific laboratory is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. It will
house a number of experiments in physics, geology, hydrology, geo-engineering, biology, and
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biochemistry. Most of these experiments are not possible on or above the earth's surface due to
interference from cosmic rays, which are blocked by soil at great depths underground. This study
served to identify the economic benefits this laboratory will bring to South Dakota's economy
and help local officials plan for the expected economic growth in the region due to the
laboratory. The study also profiled a number of local industries that might benefit or emerge as a
result of the research activities undertaken at the laboratory.
Project:
Economic Impact of a Proposed Ethanol Manufacturing Industry in
California
Client:
California Energy Commission
JFA estimated the economic impacts associated with a state-subsidized ethanol production
industry. Four scenarios were considered. The analysis first estimated the direct impacts, which
were defined in terms of differences from the base case scenario. Direct impacts that occur over
the lives of the plants include reductions in the volumes of gasoline and ethanol imported into the
state, increases in feedstock collection activities, increases in expenditures on fuel distribution
and trade, changes in waste disposal costs and processing activities, growth in pentane output
levels, and plant operating expenditures. Short terms impacts include plant construction activities
and investments in truck fleets for feedstock collection and fuel distribution. Some of the
investments were assumed to displace investments that otherwise would have occurred in the
state. In all scenarios, the direct economic impacts were fed into an IMPLAN input-output model
of the California economy to estimate the indirect and induced effects. Impacts were estimated
for each year a plant was expected to be operating.
Project:
Client:
Economic Impact of South Carolina's Technical College System
South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS)
JFA conducted an economic impact study of the South Carolina Technical College System
(SCTCS). The SCTCS is comprised of 16 technical colleges located strategically across the state.
As the largest higher education system in the state, the college system has 114,000 credit
students and 128,000 continuing education students. The study identified the economic benefits
provided to the local community and the state of South Carolina by the college system in the
form of estimated dollars spent in the community and full-time equivalent employment related to
the college system. The study also examined the economic impacts of employees, students, and
visitors who are annually attracted to the area.
Project:
Economic Impact of Utah Valley University
Client:
Utah Valley University (UVU) Office of Institutional Research
JFA undertook an economic impact study of Utah Valley University (UVU) for the2009-10
School Year. UVU is the second-largest four-year institution in the Utah System of Higher
Education, after the University of Utah. More than 32,000 students currently attend the
University. UVU offers master, bachelor, and associate degrees, as well as certificates and
diplomas. The study helped not only to quantify the direct, indirect and induced impacts of the
University during a period of expansion of the University. Further, the study estimated the
increased lifelong earnings of UVU graduates, compared with a situation where the University
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did not exist. Select qualitative economic impacts were also analyzed, and include UVLPs
extensive contribution to the economic development activities in the area, cultural event, and
sporting activities.
Project:
Economic Impacts of the GLTC Transit System
Client:
Greater Lynchburg Transit Company, Virginia
The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC), a publicly funded city transit service in
Virginia, needed to market itself to local decision makers as a regional economic resource and
asset. JFA conducted a regional economic impact analysis of the operations of GLTC. The study
was based on demographic, financial, and statistical data on the Lynchburg region as well as
GLTC's ridership. JFA conducted three statistically valid stakeholder surveys and collected the
bulk of the data used in the study. These surveys targeted GLTC's Para-transit and fixed route
service riders, GLTC's employees, and regional businesses. Based on the surveys and other data,
JFA provided GLTC with 1) an estimate of the direct and indirect economic value of transit to
regional residents, businesses, schools, medical facilities, nonprofit organizations, and
municipalities; 2) a description of the direct and indirect economic value of supplies and services
purchased to maintain transit operations and services; 3) a measurement of the number ofjobs
created directly and indirectly by transit activities; and 4) an estimate of the impacts a cessation
of transit services would have due to reduced mobility and job opportunities for local residents.
Project:
Interstate 81 NEPA TIER I Study
Client:
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. for Virginia DOT
JFA identified the mechanisms through which the proposed 1-81 improvements affect modal cost
and mode split. Mode choice is based on a number of factors that affect direct transportation
costs, inventory carrying costs, or customer satisfaction. JFA collected and evaluated data and
current studies on freight diversion in the corridor. JFA also evaluated other data sources such as
the Department of Commerce Exporter Location Data/Exporter Data Base, and the USDOT
Commodity Flow Data, to determine the viability of the DRPT survey study results and to
confirm their assumptions.
JFA also conducted telephone, intercept and email surveys of freight haulers, large industrial
shippers/receivers and trucks that move freight through the corridor. This task provided insight
into what factors govern the mode choice decisions for freight and the potential impacts of tolls.
JFA also used an existing mode shift model to obtain the diversion estimates for the four rail
improvement concepts and several toll scenarios.
The results of model runs were a detailed
estimate of the potential freight diversion onto the rail mode.
Project:
Economic Impact Analysis of Transportation Infrastructure Investments
Client:
Ohio Department of Transportation
JFA completed a major study of commodity flows and economic development opportunities in
Ohio addressing highway, railway, airway, and waterway freight movements. The project
included: 1) development of comprehensive freight movement statistics; 2) evaluation of
transportation infrastructure and the need for new investments; and 3) assessment of the potential
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for future industrial growth resulting from transportation infrastructure investments.
JFA used
the IMPLAN model to estimate the employment impacts of these proposed investments.
Crespo's Experience
Project:
Colorado Water Availability Modeling
Client:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Crespo performed a wide range of engineering, hydrologic and GIS mapping services to develop
naturalized flows and a water availability model the Colorado River Basin for TCEQ. Crespo
analyzed drainage basin and stream networks using GIS, compiled reservoir and stream data,
simulated reservoirs, performed statistical analyses of gage data, developed reservoir
evaporations data, evaluated spring flow, estimated recharge and prepared model inputs. Crespo
developed WRAP model input, performed analyses with digital elevation models (DEMs) and
performed model simulations.
Project:
City of Austin Water Resource Planning Study
Client:
City of Austin Water Utility
Crespo provided engineering services to identify and evaluate surface water supply alternatives
for inclusion into the Integrated Water Resources Plan for the City of Austin. Crespo performed
a water availability modeling (WAM) analysis using the WRAP model and a water rights
permitting analysis to develop technically sound and environmentally feasible surface water
alternatives for the City. Analysis included the use of existing and future surface water
reservoirs and modeling of potential impacts. Hydrologic data and WAM models for the
appropriate tributaries of the Colorado River and adjacent River Basins were gathered along with
information on State water supply planning for Region K in order to evaluate further alternatives.
Finally, Crespo produced maps using GIS to illustrate the geographic location of the facilities
needed to implement the alternatives.
Project:
LCRA Industrial Water Conservation Plans
Client:
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Crespo researched and compiled water use data for three LCRA power plants: Fayette Power
Project (La Grange), Thomas C. Ferguson Power Plant (Marble Falls) and Lost Pines Power Park
(Bastrop). Crespo evaluated the data and made recommendations pertaining to 5-year and 10year water conservation target goals and water use reductions.
Project:
TWDB Reservoir Sedimentation Rates Study
Client:
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
Crespo provided consulting services to evaluate impacts to water supply and water quality in
Texas' reservoirs due to sedimentation. Crespo collected sedimentation rates data for all (196
total) major reservoirs in Texas. Sedimentation rates were compiled from previous reports,
individual studies and hydrosurvey volumetric studies. Crespo assisted the project team in
developing an evaluation matrix in order to evaluate and rank the most at-risk reservoirs.
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Ranking was determined by a number of factors, including: geographic location, soil type,
designated use of reservoirs, overall degradation of water quality, water demand versus water
yield of reservoir and sediment load versus volume ratio. The research identified reservoirs that
are most at-risk and ways they could be protected with Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Project:
City of Huntsville Water System Capacity Study
Client:
City of Huntsville
Crespo evaluated the water supply capacity for the City of Huntsville. There were three
components to the scope of work for this project. First, water supply needs were analyzed based
on historical water meter data and TCEQ defined equivalent connections. Second, the surface
water supply and water treatment capacity were evaluated, including as assessment of existing
water raw intakes and lake water levels during historically dry years. Lastly, Crespo completed
an evaluation of the groundwater supply and the short-term safe yield of the existing city wells.
Surface and groundwater capacities and safe yields were analyzed to develop a safe total system
yield. Equivalent Connection calculations (according to TCEQ Chapter 290 Rules) were
completed to determine accurate and realistic estimates of water connections for the City. The
connection equivalents were prepared based on 2010 Census data and historical water usage for
the City of Huntsville. Crespo evaluated the maximum and firm capacities of the water
treatment plant along with the groundwater yields to determine if the City's water supply
capacity was adequate to meet maximum daily demands. All calculations, analyses and
evaluations were presented to the City in a final comprehensive report; and, presented to City
Council.
Project:
Austin Energy Water Rights Feasibility Study
Client:
Austin Energy
Crespo provided environmental and water resources consulting to Austin Energy to determine
water availability for a proposed Chiller Plant in downtown Austin along Lady Bird Lake
(Colorado River). A thorough evaluation of applicable City of Austin water rights was
conducted to determine if the necessary water permit was available for the project. Crespo
estimated forced evaporation volumes from return flows to estimate any consumptive use of
water for the proposed project. Consumptive use calculations were estimated a number of ways
using different methods (Harbeck Diagram, Energy Balance Method) and variations on lake
water temperatures. Consumptive use estimates were made using conservative numbers from the
range of results. Lastly, Crespo produced a technical memorandum conveying the study's
results and findings.
Project:
City of San Marcos Water Supply Master Plan
Client:
City of San Marcos
Crespo developed a Water Supply Master Plan for the City of San Marcos to identify and
prioritize future water supply projects and utilized a matrix analysis to incorporate regulatory
factors and environmental constraints in the decision making process. These strategies were
evaluated based on methodical research of adopted water supply plans, water rights review using
GIS, incorporation of the applicable rules and permits of the Edwards Aquifer Authority
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examining the effects of proportional reductions of permittees, water availability model
evaluation and study on downstream users, study of city ordinances, agreements, and knowledge
of Texas water law. Particular emphasis was placed on the effect of the surface waters
downstream of the San Marcos Springs and along the stretch of the San Marcos River considered
critical habitat for many endangered species. Crespo summarized their findings related to longterm dependability issues and made recommendations to the City based on their findings. The
plan used standard engineering practices for quantitative assessments of existing and future water
supplies, performing cost-benefit analyses of proposed water resource alternatives, and soliciting
public input to identify the community's vision and goals.
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4. References and Testimonials
References
The JFA team is proud of its past performance and encourages reviewers to contact our
references to learn more about the quality of work, professionalism, and commitment with which
we have served past clients and project partners. Our references are provided below:
JFA's References
John Montgomery, PE
Senior Principal
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
1409 North Forbes Road
Lexington, KY 40511
Tel: 859-422-3000
Relationship: Client for the Lake Williamstown economic impact study
Jim Pringle
Attorney
Kyler, Pringle, Lundholm & Durmann
405 Chauncey Avenue NW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Tel: 330-343-5585
Relationship: Legal Counsel for our client's at the Muskingum Water Conversation District. JFA
evaluated the economic benefits of the Muskingum Water Conversation District's Master Plan.
Fred Wydner
Pittsylvania County Agriculture Development Director
19783 US Highway 29
Chatham, VA 24531
Phone: 434-432-7995
Relationship: Client of the economic impact study for Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Dr. Robert Loveridge
Director of Institutional Research & Information
Utah Valley University
800 West University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
Phone:801-863-8161
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Relationship: Client of the economic impact study for Utah Valley University
Dr. Philip Sheehy
Technical Specialist
ICF International
620 Folsom St Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone:415-677-7139
Relationship: Collaborator on an economic impact study of a California Energy Commission
renewable energy promotion program, which is officially called the Self Generation Incentive
Program
Dr. Donald Jones
Vice President and Senior Economist
RCF Economic & Financial Consulting, Inc.
333 North Michigan Ave, Suite 804
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone:312-431-1540
Relationship: Collaborator on a project for the U.S. Department of Energy to assess the
employment effects of a transition to a hydrogen economy in the U.S.
Gloria Berkley
Director of Administration
Greater Lynchburg Transit Company
PO Box 797
Lynchburg, VA 24505-0797
Phone: 434-455-5082
Relationship: Client (Project Manager) for the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC)
Economic Impact Study
Richard Drum
Community Planner/RLA
502 Eighth Street
Huntington, West Virginia 25701-2070
Phone:304-399-5211
Relationship: Client of the economic impact studies of port development in West Virginia
David Grier
Navigation Program Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Institute for Water Resources
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7701 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22315-3868
Phone: 703-428-6438
Relationship: Client for economic impacts studies of inland waterway infrastructure in
Mississippi and Alabama
Crespo's References
Darryl Haba
Project Manager
City of Austin Public Works Department
505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 900
Austin, Texas 78704
Phone:512-974-7205
Relationship: Client (Project Manager) for the Ben White/IH-35 Bioretention/Extendcd
Detention Pond Design and Construction Services
David Harkins, Ph.D., PE
President
Espey Consultants
4801 Southwest Parkway
Parkway 2, Suite 150
Austin, Texas 78735
Phone: 512-326-5659
Relationship: Client for multiple projects: TWDB Reservoir Sedimentation Rates Study, City of
Austin Waller Creek Tunnel Project, Region C Alternative Water Supply Planning Study
Lann Bookout
Water Planning Project Manager
Texas Water Development Board
1700 North Congress Avenue
P.O.Box 13231
Austin, Texas 78711
Phone: 512-936-9439
Relationship: Client (Project Manager) for all the TCEQ State River Basin Water Availability
Modeling (WAM) Projects
Testimonials from JFA Clients
JFA requests client evaluations of its work upon the completion of projects. Exhibit 3 on the
following page provides examples of comments the firm has received from past clients who
completed client evaluation forms.
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throughout their duration."
"That kind of dedication and hard work is what we hope for
when we hire a consultant team ... Throughout the hectic and
demanding processes you maintained a pleasant, professional
demeanor and showed a personal investment in the projects
very easy to work with. Top-quality people."
"[JFA] has a well-established professional reputation and is
caliber of Jack Faucett Associates."
"I have worked with a number of consultants, but few of the
done."
[JFA] have been responsive, and when we had questions about
their findings, they took time to listen, explain, and accept new
inputs and recomputed the results... They have been very
professional, interested more in getting it right versus getting it
work with."
"Highly recommended for further contracting. Great firm to
"The work performed by JFA on this subcontract led to a new
elaboration of an analytical concept."
"In our opinion, JFA can easily be rated a 10 out of 10 in the
effectiveness of the analysis services. We feel that they have
lived up to every detail outlined in their submitted proposal,
while going above and beyond the scope of work required."
recommend Jack Faucett Associates."
"The tool delivered by the Jack Faucett team was a quality
product that was on time and within budget. I would highly
Support Contract for the
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Development Commission
County Community
Matt Lust, Project Manager, LA
Transportation
Oregon Department of
Manager,
John Merris, Policy Section
Terry Blount, City of West
Hollywood, CA
Dr. Robert Loveridge, Director
of Institutional Research &
Information, Utah Valley
University
Estate Services
Preparation of the Los
Allocation Study
Oregon Highway Cost
Southern California Westside
Cities Growth Visioning
Project
Economic Impact Study of
Utah Valley University
at the Federal Highway
Administration
Office of Real Estate Services
David Walterscheid, Realty
Specialist, Federal Highway
Administration, Office of Real
FHWA Office of Planning
Economic Impacts of
Highway Corridors
Economic Impact Study of the
assess the road ways that
connect ports with the national
highway system)
Assessment Tool (a tool to
Intermodal Connector
Martin Weiss, Team Leader,
Fred Wydner, Pittsylvania
County Agriculture
Development Director
Office of Planning
Measures Initiative, FHWA
Crystal Jones, Program
Manager, Freight Performance
Exhibit 3: Testimonials from JFA's Clients
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pleasure to work with you."
shows. Makes us look pretty good ... It's been an honor and
Administration] Policy Shop appreciate the thoughtfulness,
care, and sheer competence you brought to this work. It really
efficiently. Also, all of us in the [Federal Transit
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Policy and Budget, Federal
Transit Administration
Fred Williams, Ph.D., Office of
Army Corps of Engineers
staff for an outstanding product."
"1 am pleased that JFA managed the [budget] resources so
David Weekly, Chief of
Navigation Planning Center,
Transit
keep Jack Faucett Associates on a list for future studies."
JFA just finished for this office. Our thanks to you and your
Service, Housatonic Area Rapid
on our study. The results are impressive. We will definitely
"I am pleased to extend my compliments to you on the report
Richard Schreiner, Director of
Administration
Health and Safety
Phone:202-213-6177
Obligations to Retired Transit
Employees
Phone: 304-399-6955
Phone: 203-744-4070
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Phone:703-571-9074
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Phone:304-399-5211
Annuity and Health Insurance
Best Principles in Managing
System Coal Exports
Forecast of Ohio River
Danbury, Connecticut
Transit, a transit agency in
Housatonic Area Rapid
Economic Impacts of
Place Safety Regulations
Economic Analysis of Work
Annual Energy Management
Jen Svenson, Occupational
Department of Defense
Engineer, Energy Support
District Master Plan
Robert Tomiak, Principal
Committee
Development Oversight
District Master Plan
Kanawha Valley Local Port
Janet Mathews, Co-Chair,
Kanawha Valley Local Port
Master Planning Support
Corps of Engineers - Huntington
District
Port Feasibility Studies and
of Plan Formulation, Army
Allan Elberfeld, Director Office
UI wanted to thank you for your thorough and insightful work
research and analysis was of high quality and well-targeted."
resulted in a well-focused and comprehensive report, and your
project... Your efficient and effective use of resources has
"I want to thank you for the excellent work you've done on this
obviously put into it."
process in future years! I appreciate the thought that you all
finish! Excellent guidebook ... this should help us improve the
"[JFA] did a great job on this report from start to
Associates. Please extend our thanks to your staff."
quality of the work and methodology used by Jack Faucett
Development Oversight Committee] is pleased with the
"The [Kanawha Valley Local Port District Master Plan
the ports would not be where they are today."
pinnacle of professionalism and excellence. Without your help,
UI have worked with many firms, but yours stands at the
evident as your work product exceed our expectations ... You
played a significant role in securing a program that will create
iob ooDortunities and raise the quality of life of our residents."
strategy. The thought and long hours you dedicated were
"On behalf of the City of Pittsburgh I want to commend you for
the hard work and personal investment you put into the
Pittsburg Bay Point California Enterprise Zone Application ...
We are pleased with your technical work on developing the
comprehensive business attraction, retention, and expansion
plans, vouchering plan, and advertising and promotional
great team!"
I thank you all for getting everything back so fast. You are a
insightful and interesting."
the CTB [Commonwealth Transportation Board] presentation
Thank you for your dedication and timeliness so we can make
the opportunity to do so again.
witness is at the highest level that I have seen. At any time that
I need an expert economist, I will contact you ... I have never
hesitated to recommend you and your firm to others. It has been
a pleasure to work with you and your team. I hope that I have
"I want to thank you once again for your assistance. You and
your associates have been easy to reach and have kept our
projects on track ... I appreciate your firm's ability to meet
promised timelines. Your people are all quick studies in
apprehending the peculiarities of the facts or law in question.
Your ability to explain and defend your work as an expert
Spanish."
"I am not overstating your contribution when I say you saved
the day. Great presentation, engaging Q&A, and excellent
"I think [JFA] did a very nice job with this study ... I thought
[the study] was thoughtful, well-written, and struck a good
balance between analyzing fairly technical concepts and
explaining them to a general audience."
Pittsburg, California's Job
Development Plan and
Enterprise Zone Application
Brad Nail, Director of Economic
Development, City of Pittsburg,
California
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Virginia Department of
Transportation Long Range
Transportation Plan
Transportation Long Range
Transportation Plan
Virginia Department of
Plan
Benefit Analysis of the
Muskingum Watershed
Conservancy District Master
Staff
Training on GHG Reduction
Measurement for Mexican
Border-State Government
Best Principles in Managing
Annuity and Health Insurance
Obligations to Retired Transit
Employees
Katherine Graham, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Wilbur Smith Associates
Linda Carpenter, Vice President
PLLC
James Pringle, Attorney, Kyler,
Pringle, Lundhoim & Durmann
Environmental Scientist,
TranSystems
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John Giorgis, Program Analyst,
Office of Budget & Policy,
Federal Transit Administration
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5. Research Methodology
This section describes JFA's goals and approach for the economic impact analysis of the drought
affecting the levels of the Upper Highland Lakes in Burnet County and Llano County. The study
goals will guide JFA's interactions, communication, data collection efforts, economic analysis,
and development of the final deliverables.
Study Goals
JFA will professionally execute the contract on time and on budget in compliance with the
requirements detailed in the RFQ. Specific goals of JFA are to:
•
Accurately measure the economic impacts of the drought affecting the Upper Highland
•
Produce a set of simple-to-follow, yet sophisticated, deliverables (report, PowerPoint
slides, and handout brochure) that effectively communicate the findings of this study
Support Burnet County and Llano County in their stakeholder outreach efforts by
•
•
Lakes region.
preparing presentation materials and providing expert testimony
Achieve seamless communication and coordination with the client (this goal will be
facilitated by proposed biweekly conference calls with the client)
Study Approach
The JFA Team will segment the project into the following six tasks:
1.
Meetings
2.
Water Infrastructure Mapping
3.
Data Collection
4.
Economic Impact Modeling
5. Final Report and Information Dissemination Materials Development
6.
Stakeholder Engagement Support
The first task includes a kickoff meeting and follow-up meetings with the client and stakeholders
to define and guide the research effort. The second task is to map the region's water
infrastructure using GIS and other mapping techniques. The third task involves collecting data
on the economic impacts of the drought on the Upper Highland Lakes region. The fourth task
involves using the collected data to perform an economic impact analysis. The fifth task involves
developing the project deliverables, such as a technical report and information dissemination
materials (e.g. fact sheet, slide show). JFA will develop drafts of these deliverables for the client
to review near the end of the project period and develop a final set of deliverables that
incorporates client feedback at the end of the project period. The sixth task is to support the
Burnet County and Llano County in public forums, workshops, meetings, and hearings. Each of
these tasks is described in further detail below.
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Task 1 - Meetings
Frequent communication with our clients is important to ensure we properly tailor our services
and deliverables to their needs. If we are successful, we will schedule a project kickoff meeting
shortly after the contract is awarded. After the kickoff meeting, we propose hosting biweekly
conference call meetings with Burnet County and Llano County officials to discuss our progress
until the project is complete. Conference calls can be scheduled more or less frequently if the
client prefers.
Task 2 - Water Infrastructure Mapping
The JFA Team will develop water infrastructure maps of the Upper Highland Lakes region using
GIS and other mapping techniques. These maps will highlight the region's significant water
resources, urban infrastructure, and transportation networks. Crespo will take the lead role in
developing the maps and will work closely with Burnet County and Llano County in this effort.
Task 3 - Data Collection
The collection of accurate and detailed data about the Upper Highland Lakes region will be
essential to developing a robust estimate of the drought's economic impacts. The primary
economic impacts of the drought will likely be (1) reductions in property values of structures
near the affected lakes, (2) decreases in consumer spending on housing and recreation, and (3)
increased local government water management and treatment costs.
The JFA Team will investigate the drought's effects on the following local concerns:
•
Property values of structures near the affected lakes
•
Consumer spending
o Construction activity near the affected lakes
•
o
Local resident spending
o
Tourism activity
■
■
In-state visitor recreational activity (e.g. boating, fishing, camping, etc.)
Out-of-state visitor tourism activities (e.g. travel, hotel accommodation,
entertainment, boating, fishing, camping, etc.)
Local government water management and treatment costs (e.g. water filtration)
The JFA Team will collect information to estimate the economic impacts of each of these
concerns. The information needed to perform this analysis will be collected from a variety of
sources, including:
•
Burnet County and Llano County records
•
Local real estate agencies
•
Online real estate databases (e.g. Zillow.com)
•
Texas Water Development Board
•
Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism
•
Local hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and recreation venues
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•
Other studies on the economic impact of drought affected lakes (e.g. The Lake Travis
Economic Impact Study)
•
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
•
U.S. Census Bureau
•
Other data sources recommended by the client
Our approach to collecting information about each of these concerns is discussed below.
Property values of structures near the affected lakes
The JFA Team will collect information about property values of structures near the affected
lakes from a number of sources. We will examine Burnet County and Llano County records,
contact local real estate agencies, and review online real estate databases such as Zillow.com.
We will examine if property values have changed as water levels in the affected lakes have
changed and we will investigate the historical trends of property values in the region. We will
also compare the housing prices in the affected region to housing prices in similar nearby regions
that have not been affected by changes in lake water levels.
Consumer spending
The primary types of consumer spending associated with the lakes in the region are (1) real
estate development, (2) local resident spending, and (3) tourism activity. The JFA Team will
collect information about the effects of the changing lake water levels on each of these types of
consumer spending. Data collected on consumer spending in this task will provide inputs for our
Economic Impact Modeling Task, which is Task 4.
Real Estate Development
Real estate development is affected by the drought if real estate development projects are
delayed or cancelled. The JFA Team will investigate the degree to which such delays or
cancelations have occurred or might occur.
Real estate development requires significant expenditure on various services and equipment.
Real estate development planning and work may involve business analysts, engineers, planners,
and construction workers. Equipment used in real estate development includes earth movers,
light trucks, paving equipment, and welding machines. The materials needed for construction
include wood, concrete, asphalt, pipes, wiring, and metals.
To estimate the impact of real estate development, the JFA Team will develop detailed cost
estimates for all real estate development affected by the drought. The cost information will be
assigned to sectors in IMPLAN, a state of the art economic impact estimation tool commonly
used by businesses, research institutes, and government agencies. After the cost information is
assigned to IMPLAN sectors, the model is run using region specific multipliers to estimate
economic impacts such as employment, income, value added to goods and services, and tax
generated.
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Local resident spending
Local resident spending is affected by the drought if local residents reduce their spending on
various goods and services in the local community. This might occur for two reasons. One, local
residents may move out of the region because of the reduced water levels or they may have less
disposable income to pay for other goods and services due to increased costs of water treatment
associated with the low water levels of the affected lakes. The JFA Team will investigate the
degree to which local residents are leaving or spending less because of decreases in their
disposable income.
Local residents spend a significant portion of their income on goods and services in the region.
To measure the economic impact of local resident spending, the JFA Team will develop detailed
spending profiles of the local community. The economic impacts of local residents can be
measured using three major inputs:
•
Estimated total annual expenditure per local resident
•
Estimated spending on various goods and services per local resident
•
Estimated number of local residents
To the extent possible, local or state level data will be used to create these estimates. If local or
state level data is not available, the JFA Team will estimate local resident spending based on
consumer expenditure data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. For
example, Exhibit 4 provides 2010 data on national average annual expenditure by occupation.1
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, 2008. Available at
http://www.bls.gov/cex/
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Exhibit 4: National Average Annual Expenditures by Occupation
Wage and salary earners
Total
Technical
wage
and
Managers
Operators
sales and
Construction
fabricators
salary
Item
and
clerical
Service
professionals
workers and
and
earners
workers
workers
Income before taxes
mechanics
$74,147
laborers
$102,752
$61,926
$50,097
Income after taxes
$56,039
$47,197
$71,703
$98,472
$60,351
$49,211
$54,654
Average annual expenditures
$46,296
$53,218
$67,312
$47,921
$41,517
$45,062
$37,676
$6,658
$7,862
$6,175
$5,732
$6,206
$5,210
$488
$625
$476
$338
$474
$275
$18,044
$22,613
$16,294
$14,647
$14,943
$12,631
Food
Alcoholic beverages
Housing
Apparel and services
$1,821
$2,249
$1,569
$1,711
$1,365
Transportation
$1,292
$8,745
$10,283
$8,486
$7,042
Healthcare
$7,736
$7,007
$2,882
$3,678
$2,549
$2,290
$2,251
Entertainment
$2,045
$2,727
$3,534
$2,548
$1,802
$2,722
$1,733
$631
$833
$575
$492
$485
$335
$98
$144
$84
$55
$52
$53
$1,333
$1,933
$983
$1,031
$1,090
$602
$649
$507
Personal care products & services
Reading
Education
Tobacco products
$361
$244
$405
$385
Miscellaneous
$882
$1,197
$706
$641
$764
Cash contributions
$618
$1,640
$2,248
$1,357
$1,029
$1,564
Personal insurance and pensions
$1,144
$6,907
$9,869
$5,713
$4,321
$4,761
$4,225
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, (Consumer Exioendititre S urvev. 2010.
Tourism
Tourism is affected by the drought if in-region and out-of-region visitors reduce their spending
on trips to the affected lakes. The economic impacts of lake related visits depend on the number
of visitors and their spending patterns during their trips. Trip spending patterns differ most
substantially between in-region and out-of-region visitors. Out-of-region visitors usually spend
more per trip than in-region visitors, especially on hotel accommodation.
Assessing the economic impacts of visitors to the Upper Highland Lakes is a multistep process.
First, the annual number of in-region and out-of-region tourists is estimated. This information
may be obtained from tourism associations, state and local governments, and other secondary
data sources. Second, an average spending profile per in-region and out-of-region tourist is
developed on a per trip basis. This profile can be developed with information from lake area
establishments and other secondary sources. Regional and national tourism data may be used to
supplement or corroborate data obtained from in-state sources. Third, the number of in-region
and out-of-region tourists is multiplied by their respective average spending profile to determine
total tourism related spending. Fourth, the total tourism related spending information is run
through the IMPLAN model to determine the economic impacts of tourists.
An example of tourist average spending per day is provided in Exhibit 5. This estimate was
developed by researchers at Michigan State University for their tourism impact model.
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Exhibit 5: Average Spending per Tourist per Day
$50.00
Motel, hotel cabin, B&B, campgrounds
$0.00
$0.00
Restaurants & bars
$9.52
$18.85
$34.80
Groceries, take-out, food/drinks
$2.86
$5.31
$10.71
Gas & oil
$6.32
$12.43
$15.34
$18.00
$18.00
$18.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$38.70
$56.59
$130.85
Wine
Souvenirs and other expenses
Total
Source: Michigan State University. 2002. "Economic Impacts of Tourism in Michigan."
Local government water management and treatment costs
The JFA Team will work with Burnet County and Llano County officials to determine changes
in water management and treatment costs due the changes in lake water levels. This includes
collecting cost information about increasing water filtration, moving system intakes, drilling
wells, moving boat docks, etc.
Compliance with the RFQ
In accordance with the RFQ, the JFA Team's definition of economic activity will include:
•
Spending by households, tourists, lake industries, and external support industries and
businesses
•
Jobs from residential, commercial, construction, tourism, and industrial sectors that are
created or supported by the presence of the lakes
•
Taxes, including but not limited to sales taxes, property taxes, franchise taxes, and
alcoholic beverage taxes
•
Real estate transaction incomes/commissions
•
Permanent and part-time residences, tourist destinations, commercial businesses
Also in accordance with the RFQ, the JFA Team will examine the following economic activity
and impacts:
Sales tax data from all lake adjacent counties and municipalities;
Property values from Burnet and Llano Counties, including pass-through lakes;
Foreclosures and building and septic permit data;
Tourism data from state of Texas, including impact of occupancy on lake rental
residences, lodges, and resorts;
School taxes from Texas Education Agency;
Interviews with key businesses, residents, small firm customers, and industry;
Interviews with LCRA, water utilities, county officials (Burnet and Llano), Central Texas
Water Coalition, community leaders (Chambers of Commerce), city managers, and others
as determined:
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•
Park data from all area parks, including Inks Lake State Park, Big Chief, Lake Buchanan
Conservation Commission;
•
Event Festivals data, which includes Fishing Guide and Tournaments data
•
Texas Parks and Wildlife Fishing Economic Impact
•
•
Fire Departments impact from drought and water inaccessibility;
Calculate the property values associated with properties adjacent and in immediate
proximity to the lakes. Then aggregate the data to determine the increase/decrease in
property taxes associated with the lakes;
•
•
Obtain mixed beverage tax information for restaurants and other establishments that
either benefit from tourism activity or their proximity to the lakes;
Obtain hotel occupancy tax data for hotels that either benefit from tourism activity or
their proximity to the lakes;
•
Use 2010 census demographics to include school and government employee data; and
•
Others as determined by Consultant.
Task 4 - Economic Impact Modeling
Using information collected in the Data Collection Task (Task 3), the JFA Team will use the
IMPLAN economic impact model to estimate the economic impacts of changes in consumer
spending (i.e. real estate development, local resident spending, and tourism activity) caused by
the drought affecting the Upper Highland Lakes region. The IMPLAN analysis will provide
estimates of the direct, indirect, induced, tax, and employment economic impacts of the drought
on the region. The definition of each economic impact component is provided below:
•
Direct impacts refer to impacts from the economic activities associated with the Upper
Highland lakes
•
Indirect impacts measure output (gross sales), jobs, and labor income associated with
companies and organizations that support direct activities.
•
Induced impacts accrue when workers in the direct and indirect industries spend part of
their salaries on goods and services in the study region. These expenditures in turn
stimulate other sectors in the regional economy.
•
Total impacts are the sum of direct, indirect, and induced impacts. These represent all
transactions attributable, either directly or indirectly, to the lakes.
The '-direct" impacts developed from the data collection effort will be assigned to different
economic sectors in IMPLAN and analyzed using the economic impact software tool to derive
"indirect" and "induced" impacts. The sum of direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts
equals total economic impacts.
There are several commonly used economic impact models, including the Minnesota IMPLAN
Group, Inc. model (IMPLAN), the U.S. Department of Commerce RIMS II model (RIMS II),
and the Regional Economic Modeling, Inc. model (REMI). JFA believes IMPLAN is the most
suitable model for this project. The IMPLAN model allows for a nuanced application of
multipliers to measure the impacts of a wide range of economic activities associated grape and
wine production, and generates results that are easy to interpret by readers without a technical
background.
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IMPLAN provides a broader set of multipliers than RIMS II, which makes IMPLAN a more
nuanced and accurate tool. In addition, IMPLAN automatically divides impacts into the
subcategories of direct, indirect, and induced effects. While using RIMS II, the user is
responsible for setting up a multiplier worksheet and physically updating the worksheet each
time a new variable is added. These additional steps increase the chance of user-induced error.
Additionally, IMPLAN provides tax revenue impacts to federal, state, and local governments,
whereas RIMS II does not provide any tax revenue impacts.
IMPLAN is more user-friendly and affordable than REMI. REMI software can be up to seven
times more costly than IMPLAN, depending on the complexity of the modeling effort. In
summary, IMPLAN is more sophisticated, user friendly, and affordable than most other major
economic impact software tools on the market.
JFA owns IMPLAN and is very familiar with its application. We have completed more than 200
research studies using the program to examine issues at the local, state, and national level.
Task 5 - Final Report and Information Dissemination Materials Development
The fourth phase of the project will be the development of a final report and various information
dissemination materials suitable for broad distribution. JFA will provide Burnet County and
Llano County a draft final report and request feedback on the draft prior to delivery of the final
report. In addition to the draft and final report, JFA will prepare a Microsoft PowerPoint slide
show and a handout brochure summarizing the study's findings.
In accordance with the RFQ, the JFA Team will also provide fifteen (15) bound color (if
appropriate) copies, one (1) unbound color (if appropriate) copy, five (5) sets of all maps
contained within the final study, and one (1) electronic version of the final plan in Microsoft
Word, Adobe Acrobat, Arc View shapefiles and map files (.mxd., .pdf., and jpg), and/or PDP
format as best suits the Counties1 compatibility. The JFA Team will also provide all geographic
information system (GIS) data used to create maps that are contained in the plan document.
Task 6 - Stakeholder Engagement Support
The JFA Team will support Burnet County and Llano County in preparing materials and
providing expert testimony for public forums, workshops, meetings, and hearings during the
projects five month duration.
After the completion of the project, the JFA Team is available to support the client in additional
analysis and stakeholder engagement. This service will be provided on a time plus materials
basis at the rate of $130 per hour.
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6. Time Projection
JFA proposes to complete this economic impact study in five months. Exhibit 5 provides a
weekly schedule for the project over the five month period.
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7. Budget
JFA proposes to complete this study for $69,854. JFA's cost proposal includes all labor, travel,
overhead, and other general costs required to provide high quality analysis and a comprehensive
set of final deliverables.
The overall cost breakdown is as follows:
Direct Labor and Overhead:
$53,683
Travel, Computer, and Assorted Costs:
General and Administrative Costs:
$4,074
$5,773
Fixed Fee:
$6,350
Grand Total:
$69,854
Exhibit 6 on the following page provides a detailed breakdown of these costs, including the
hourly rates for each consultant tasked to the project and the number of hours budgeted per
consultant.
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8. Resumes of Key Personnel
Brief descriptions of the key members of the Project Team are provided below. Resumes of these
consultants are provided afterward. The highly-skilled team presented here was selected to fulfill
the skill sets needed to undertake each task area identified from the RFQ.
Michael Lawrence, President and senior economist at JFA. He is the proposed Project Director
for this project and has 35 years of experience in economic impact studies of water resources.
Jonathan Skoinik, Vice President and senior economist at JFA. He led the economic impact
study for Lake Williamstown in Kentucky, which is similar to the proposed study.
Dr, Harry Chmelynski, statistician and economic impact modeler at JFA.
Stephen Stecher, President and principal engineer at Crespo. He directs a locally-owned and
operated civil and environmental engineering firm in Austin, Texas. He possesses 25 years of
project management experience and 30 years of engineering experience in civil engineering
related to hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality studies and design. Much of Mr. Stecher's
direct project experience involves drainage, flooding, water quality, and erosion in the Austin
area.
Carissa Belsky, water resource and GIS specialist at Crespo. She completed her bachelor's
degree in Environmental Geography from Texas State University with a concentration in water
resources and water quality. In addition, she earned a Water Policy Certificate that required
further study in the areas of water resources, environmental management, river basin
management, and water law. Her experience includes environmental and hydrogeologic
assessments, storm water pollution protection plans, floodplain mapping, water resource
studies/planning, and field investigations for both preliminary engineering and construction
phase services. She has 5 years of experience with water quality analysis, watershed
management, field assessments, and GIS. Her GIS experience includes terrain models, HECgeoRAS, and floodplain mapping.
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Michael Lawrence
President / Senior Economist, JFA
Reason for Selection
Michael Lawrence has considerable experience evaluating
issues involving strategic asset valuation, land use planning,
infrastructure finance, economic impact analysis, and costbenefit analysis across the nation. He has directed over 100
economic impact studies for public sector clients.
Relevant Project Experience
Economic Impact Analysis of Droughts on Inland
Waterway Systems | Client: U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. Estimated impacts on shipments, business
revenue, employment, production costs, and regional
economies from droughts on inland waterway systems.
Developed a simulation model that compared waterway
systems under normal and drought conditions.
Feasibility Studies of Inland Ports in West Virginia |
Clients: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington and
Pittsburgh Districts. Conducted feasibility studies for
various ports and developed port master plans. Conducted
analysis for several potential port sites along the Ohio and
Big Sandy Rivers near Huntington, near Parkersburg, in
Jackson County, near Weirton, and in Morgantown.
Economic Analysis of the Port of La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Client: The Joint Harbor Commission of La Crosse
County and the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Joint
Harbor Commission requested the assistance of JFA to
update their Port and Harbor Plan to assess the effects of recent major economic shocks, while setting the
stage for the continued revitalization of the downtown area. On the basis of data from the Army Corps of
Engineers, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Commodity Flow Survey (CFA), and detailed
stakeholder interviews, wrote a comprehensive report on the economic trends affecting the port. This
report described the multi-modal infrastructure of La Crosse County, the major businesses involved in
waterborne commerce, the flow of commodities in and out of the port, employment generated by
waterborne commerce, and emerging trends likely to affect waterborne commerce in the near future.
Williamstown Lake Dam Cost-Benefit Analysis | Client: Grant County, Kentucky. Performed cost-
benefit analysis on 32 construction project alternatives for a dam at Williamstown Lake in Grant County,
KY. The analysis involved using engineering estimates for the costs of dam construction and operation
over a 50 year time period. The report was used by Grant County officials to seek support for the project
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Title XI Assistance, Benchmark Market Analysis | Client: U.S. Department of Transportation,
Maritime Administration (MARAD). Conducted research on the market for deep-water drill rigs,
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shallow-water drill rigs, offshore service vessels, inland waterways cargo vessels, liquid cargo carriers,
and dry product carriers. Deliverabtes included a written report of detailed analysis of the capacity,
projected needs, likelihood of competing capital investment, existing and likely entry competition,
disinvestment factors, and macro-economic trends (global, national, regional, local) that would affect
projects proposed in the respective sectors.
Feasibility Assessment of Shuttle Tankers in the Gulf of Mexico | Client: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Maritime Administration. Assisted the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime
Administration in performing an economic feasibility analysis of introducing shuttle tankers to the Gulf
of Mexico. Shuttle tanker vessels had never been used in the U.S. to support deep-water oil extraction
prior to this study. The analysis involved an in-depth assessment of financial projects based on future
economic and policy scenarios.
Feasibility Studies for Intermodal Ports and Industrial Parks in West Virginia | Client: U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Huntington District. Directed the development of a feasibility study for intermodal
port industrial parks in West Virginia. The location of these port and industrial park facilities includes the
river banks of the:
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Kanawha River near South Charleston
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Ohio River near Weirton
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Ohio River near Parkersburg
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Ohio and Big Sandy Rivers near Huntington
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The feasibility study included the formation of a detailed master plan that includes public involvement,
site mapping, port commodity marketing studies, environmental and cultural studies, site planning and
engineering, National Environmental Protection Act compliance documentation, construction cost
estimates, operation and maintenance cost estimates, economic, and financial feasibility analysis.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Vessel Traffic Systems | Clients: U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Department of
Transportation, Volpe Center. Conducted analysis of potential costs and benefits for 23 major U.S.
ports. Analyses included development of data system, risk model, casualty analysis, safety impacts,
environmental damage, recreational losses and other information.
Feasibility Study of Inland Port Facilities in West Virginia | Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Huntington District. Identified the types of port facilities which would have the greatest benefit to the
state by improving transportation links for existing businesses and attracting new businesses. Determined
general areas where sites exist which meet necessary engineering, environmental, and economic criteria.
Provided the basis for conducting more detailed and site-specific feasibility assessments in the future.
Analysis of Alternative Multimodal Facilities | Clients: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West
Virginia Port Authority. Analyzed multi-modal facilities (rail, highway, water) located on the Ohio
River in West Virginia and potential alternatives sites. Conducted industry surveys and case studies.
Prepared preliminary designs for three separate facilities.
Economic Impact Study of Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) |
Client: South Dakota Office of the Governor. Developed an economic impact study for the large
underground research facility in South Dakota managed by the U.S. Department of Energy. The study
included an extensive assessment of the region's infrastructure, including roads, utilities, hospitals,
schools, and housing.
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Employment Impact Analysis of a Hydrogen Economy | Client: U.S. Department of Energy.
Directed the development of an employment analysis tool to estimate the positive and negative
employment impacts of a hydrogen energy based economy by 2050. Combined the IMPLAN and REMI
models to measure the change in employment for a hydrogen verses a petroleum based economy.
Economic Impact Study of the South Carolina Technical College System | Client: South Carolina
Technical College System. Conducted an economic impact study of the South Carolina Technical
College System (SCTCS). The SCTCS is comprised of 16 technical colleges located strategically across
the state. As the largest higher education system in the state, the college system has 114,000 credit
students and 128,000 continuing education students.
Economic Impact of Large Attendance Events | Client: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration. Estimated the economic impacts of traffic congestion caused by large
attendance events throughout the U.S. in an average year. The study contributed to the Federal Highway
Administration understanding of the causes and impacts of congestion. The study involved the
development of the first ever estimate of the number of events in the U.S. in an average year with more
than 10,000 people in attendance.
Economic Impacts Analysis of Transportation Infrastructure Investments on Rural Economies |
Client: Federal Highway Administration. Directed a study of the economic development impacts of
interstate highway investments on rural economies in nine states including land values, business
development, job creation, local and state tax receipts and regional economic growth.
Economic Impact Analysis of International Trade and Transportation Infrastructure Investments |
Client: Appalachian Regional Commission. Directed a study of the economic benefits of international
trade and transportation infrastructure investments on the Appalachian region. The study included several
industry cluster studies, which identified the development investments that would be optimal for various
counties in the region.
Economic Impact Analysis of Commodity Flows | Clients: Ohio Department of Transportation,
Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Department of Railroad Development, and U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. Directed a comprehensive study that assessed highway, railway, airway, and
waterway freight movements in Ohio. Tasks include: 1) development of comprehensive freight movement
statistics; 2) evaluation of transportation infrastructure and the need for new investments; and 3)
assessment of potential of state subregions for future industrial growth related to transportation
infrastructure investments.
Economic Impact Analysis of Transit | Client: Greater Lynchburg Transit Company. Performed a
cost-benefit analysis of a bus transit system that serves the city of Lynchburg, Virginia. The study
involved administering a bus rider survey to more than 1,000 bus riders and measuring the bus service's
environmental, congestion, and socio-economic impacts. The study was used by the bus service to
communicate to local municipal and county governments the importance of continued financial support
for the bus service.
Economic Impact of the Auto Industry | Client: U.S. Small Business Administration. Participated in
a study of the economic impact of electronic commerce on small auto dealers. A market analysis of the
retail auto industry was conducted. Secondary data from the National Automobile Dealers Association
was used to characterize the industry. A review of the literature on the economics of auto electronic
commerce and a small business policy report were also prepared.
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Economic Impact Analysis of Energy and Greenhouse Gas Options | Client: California and New
Mexico Departments of Transportation. Assessed the economic impact of alternative energy futures
and how to incorporate energy considerations into the states' transportation planning process.
Flood Damage to Vehicles Analysis and Dataset Development | Client: Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). Developed estimates of potential flood damage to motor vehicles for
eight million Census Blocks nationwide using FEMA's Hazards Multi-Hazard (HAZUS-MH) dataset.
The analysis involved using data on parking patterns from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE),
flood depth-vehicle damage estimates from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and vehicle
fleet values from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The analysis performed for this project was
used by FEMA to estimate potential property damage from floods of varying depths across the U.S.
Flood Disaster Modeling and Analysis | Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water
Resources. Managed the tabulation, validation, analysis, and statistical packaging of a post flood survey
measuring evacuation behavior, damages and household inventories. Conducted statistical analyses to
measure residential and business reactions to flood watches and warnings and the economic impact of
actions taken to reduce damages.
Flood Damage Modeling and Analysis | Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water
Resources. Collected data about floods in Kentucky and Texas. The analysis was used to refine
floodplain inventory sampling procedures and the computation of depth-damage functions, structure
damage ratios, and flood warning response functions.
Benefit-Cost Analysis of Flood and Erosion Protection | Client: Federal Emergency Management
Agency. Developed the economic portions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's HAZUSFlood model. This model allows flood plain planners to develop a benefit-cost analysis for the evaluation
of public expenditures to mitigate flood and erosion losses.
Emergency Industrial Capacity Analysis | Client: Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Developed the theory of emergency industrial capacity and directed the application of the theory to 150
industries. Estimated the potential for production of critical goods by noncritical goods manufacturers.
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Jonathan Skolnik
Vice President / Senior Economist JFA
Mr. Skolnik, the Vice President of JFA, is a senior economist
with more than 30 years of experience in public policy
analysis at the national, state, and local level.
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Economic Analysis of the Port of La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Client: The Joint Harbor Commission of La Crosse
County and the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Joint
Harbor Commission requested the assistance of JFA to
update their Port and Harbor Plan to assess the effects of
recent major economic shocks, while setting the stage for the
continued revitaiization of the downtown area. On the basis
of data from the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of
Transportation Statistics (BTS) Commodity Flow Survey
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comprehensive report on the economic trends affecting the
port. This report described the multi-modal infrastructure of
La Crosse County, the major businesses involved in
waterborne commerce, the flow of commodities in and out of
the port, employment generated by waterborne commerce,
and emerging trends likely to affect waterborne commerce in
the near future.
Economic Impact Analysis of an Inland River Port in
Charleston, West Virginia | Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Performed a cost-benefit analysis
on two scenarios for an inland river port in Charleston, WV. The two scenarios considered the economic
and financial impacts of different development options for two sites on the Kanawha River, a major
tributary of the Mississippi River.
Williamstown Lake Dam Cost-Benefit Analysis | Client: Grant County, Kentucky. Performed cost-
benefit analysis on 32 construction project alternatives for a dam at Williamstovvn Lake in Grant County,
KY. The analysis involved using engineering estimates for the costs of dam construction and operation
over a 50 year time period. The report was used by Grant County officials to seek support for the project
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Economic Benefits of the Wabash Waterway | Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington
District Participated in a study of the likely transportation benefits of the proposed Wabash Waterway.
Developed costing models for truck, barge and rail movements. Analyzed the costs and benefits of a
representative sample of current and potential movements of coal, grain, fertilizer and other commodities.
Feasibility Studies for Intermodal Ports and Industrial Parks in West Virginia | Client: U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Huntington District. Managed the development of a feasibility study for
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intermodal port industrial parks in West Virginia. The location of these port and industrial park facilities
includes the river banks of the:
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Kanawha River near South Charleston
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Ohio River near Weirton
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Ohio and Big Sandy Rivers near Huntington
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The feasibility study included the formation of a detailed master plan that includes public involvement,
site mapping, port commodity marketing studies, environmental and cultural studies, site planning and
engineering, National Environmental Protection Act compliance documentation, construction cost
estimates, operation and maintenance cost estimates, economic, and financial feasibility analysis.
Deepwater Rig Market Analysis | Client: United States Department of Transportation, Maritime
Administration (MARAD). Conducted research on the market for deep-water drill rigs, shallow-water
drill rigs, offshore service vessels, inland waterways cargo vessels, liquid cargo carriers, and dry product
carriers. Deliverables included a written report of detailed analysis of the capacity, projected needs,
likelihood of competing capital investment, existing and likely entry competition, disinvestment factors,
and macro-economic trends (global, national, regional, local) that would affect projects proposed in the
respective sectors.
Feasibility Assessment of Shuttle Tankers in the Gulf of Mexico | Client: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Maritime Administration. Assisted the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime
Administration in performing an economic feasibility analysis of introducing shuttle tankers to the Gulf
of Mexico. Shuttle tanker vessels had never been used in the U.S. to support deep-water oil extraction
prior to this study. The analysis involved an in-depth assessment of financial projects based on future
economic and policy scenarios.
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Economic Impact Analysis of Transit | Client: Greater Lynchburg Transit Company. Performed a
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Economic Impact of California's Renewable Energy Incentive Program | Client: California Energy
Commission. Developed benefit and cost estimates for the California Electrical Commission's renewable
energy incentive program. The program provided incentives for investors and businesses to generate
renewable energy from solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable sources. Participants in the
program could sell the electricity they generated to local utility companies at guaranteed prices.
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Harry Chmelynski, Ph.D.
Senior Statistician, JFA
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experience working with economic data. He has provided
statistical and model development services to a variety of
government organizations such as U.S. Department of
Energy, U.S. Department of Commerce, and U.S.
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Williamstown Lake Dam Cost-Benefit Analysis | Client:
Grant County, Kentucky. Performed cost-benefit analysis
on 32 construction project alternatives for a dam at
Williamstown Lake in Grant County, KY. The analysis
involved using engineering estimates for the costs of dam
construction and operation over a 50 year time period. The
report was used by Grant County officials to seek support
for the project from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Economic Impact Analysis of Transit System | Client:
Greater Lynchburg Transit Company. Performed a cost-
benefit analysis of a bus transit system that serves the city
of Lynchburg, Virginia. The study involved administering a
bus rider survey to more than 1,000 bus riders and
measuring the bus service's environmental, congestion, and
socio-economic impacts. The study was used by the bus
service to communicate to local municipal and county
governments the importance of continued financial support
Economic Impact of Utah Valley University | Client: Utah Valley University. Developed an estimate
of the economic impacts of Utah's largest public university. The findings of the study were used by the
university's president to request continued financial support to the university from the state government.
Employment Benefits of a Hydrogen Economy | Client: U.S. Department of Energy. Involved in the
development of an employment analysis tool to estimate the positive and negative employment impacts of
a Hydrogen Economy by 2050. Model combined the IMPLAN and REMI models to measure the change
in employment for a hydrogen verses a petroleum economy.
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Economic Impacts of the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Virginia | Client: Olde Dominion
Agricultural Foundation. Estimated the socio-economic impacts of the complex based on cost data of
the facility's construction and operations. Developed a business analysis that projected the revenues and
costs associated with various events and programs to be held at the facility.
Economic Impacts of Sanford Underground Research Laboratory in South Dakota | Client: South
Dakota Office of the Governor. Estimated the socio-economic impacts of a proposed major national
research laboratory in Lead, South Dakota sponsored by Department of Energy. The study included an
extensive assessment of the region's infrastructure, including roads, utilities, hospitals, schools, and
housing.
Commission. Developed benefit and cost estimates for the California Electrical Commission's
renewable energy incentive program. The program provided incentives for investors and businesses to
generate renewable energy from solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable sources. Participants in
the program could sell the electricity they generated to local utility companies at guaranteed prices.
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Rami Chami
Research Analyst, JFA
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Rami Chami is a specialist in socio-economic and
quantitative analysis. His most recent assignments include:
developingjob development plans for five counties in
California, performing a cost-benefit analysis of a dam
construction project in Williamstown, Kentucky, and
examining equity issues in transportation finance policy for
the AARP.
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Economic Impact Analysis of an Inland River Port in
Charleston, West Virginia | Client: U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. Performed a cost-benefit analysis on two
scenarios for an inland river port in Charleston, WV. The
two scenarios considered the economic and financial impacts
of different development options for two sites on the
Kanawha River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
Williamstown Lake Dam Cost-Benefit Analysis | Client:
Grant County, Kentucky. Performed cost-benefit analysis
on 32 construction project alternatives for a dam at
Williamstown Lake in Grant County, KY. The analysis
involved using engineering estimates for the costs of dam construction and operation over a 50 year time
period. The report was used by Grant County officials to seek support for the project from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
Agricultural Foundation. Estimated the socio-economic impacts of the complex based on cost data of
the facility's construction and operations. Developed a business analysis that projected the revenues and
costs associated with various events and programs to be held at the facility.
Economic Impacts of Sanford Underground Research Laboratory in South Dakota | Client: South
Dakota Office of the Governor. Estimated the socio-economic impacts of a proposed major national
research laboratory in Lead, South Dakota sponsored by Department of Energy. The study included an
extensive assessment of the region's infrastructure, including roads, utilities, hospitals, schools, and
housing.
Economic Impact Analysis of Transit | Client: Greater Lynchburg Transit Company, Performed a
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Economic Impacts of Highway Corridor Development on Rural Communities | Client: U.S.
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. Examined changes in socioeconomic conditions near rural communities in California and Wisconsin over time following the
development of nearby highways. The study analyzed the impacts on businesses development, housing
values, and community populations. The study was commissioned by the Federal Highway
Administration.
Commission. Developed benefit and cost estimates for the California Electrical Commission's renewable
energy incentive program. The program provided incentives for investors and businesses to generate
renewable energy from solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable sources. Participants in the
program could sell the electricity they generated to local utility companies at guaranteed prices.
Macroeconomic Impacts of Oregon Low-Carbon Fuel Standard | Client: Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality. Developed inputs to macroeconomic modeling tools based on usage and cost
impact estimates for vehicles and fuels under various low-carbon fuel scenarios. Scenario impacts on
energy, emissions, and vehicle and fuel costs are expanded to measure effects on employment,
manufacturing, consumption, and other sectors of the economy.
Economic Impact of Truck Weight Restrictions on MTA Bridges | Client: Tilcon Trucking Inc.
Analyzed the economic impacts of changes to truck weight restrictions on New York City bridges created
by the city's Metropolitan Transportation Authority following the collapse of the Interstate 35W Bridge in
Minneapolis, MN.
Flood Damage to Vehicles Analysis and Dataset Development | Client: Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). Developed estimates of potential flood damage to motor vehicles for
eight million Census Blocks nationwide using FEMA's Hazards Multi-Hazard (HAZUS-MH) dataset.
The analysis involved using data on parking patterns from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE),
flood depth-vehicle damage estimates from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and vehicle
fleet values from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The analysis performed for this project was
used by FEMA to estimate potential property damage from floods of varying depths across the U.S.
Pipeline Safety Regulatory Analysis | Client: U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Performed a regulatory analysis of new regulation
proposed by the Pipeline and Hazard Material Safety Administration. The regulation is intended to
increase pipeline safety by requiring additional safety features on specific types of pipelines. The
regulatory analysis involved developing the first ever estimate of the mileage of pipelines classified as
Low-Stress II lines that would be affected by the regulation.
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Shanshan Zhang
Research Analyst, JFA
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analysis. Her most recent assignments include: an economic
impact study for Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in
Virginia, an economic impact study of the U.S. Department
of Energy's Sanford Underground Research Laboratory in
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South Dakota, and the development of a bikeshare benefit-
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Bikeshare Benefit-Cost Analysis Tool | Client: Southern
California Association of Governments. Developed an
Excel-based tool that enables the user to analyze the benefits
and costs of a bikeshare program over a 20-year horizon. The
tool provides estimates for a comprehensive set of public and
private benefits associated with the program, such as
emission reductions, fuel cost savings, travel time savings,
and health benefits.
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Economic Impacts of Sanford Underground Research
Laboratory in South Dakota | Client: South Dakota
Office of the Governor. Developed an Excel-based tool that
enables the user to estimate the economic impacts of the multi-million dollar laboratory based on its
construction, operations, and labor costs. The tool uses IMPLAN multipliers for the local region and the
State to assess the laboratory's economic impacts over a 40-year horizon.
Agricultural Foundation. Collected detailed cost estimates for the facility's construction and operations.
Projected the facility's revenues from a variety of activities, including wine tours, animal shows, and
educational programs. Estimated the socio-economic impacts of the facility and the associated tourism in
Virginia over 2012 to 2015.
National Cooperative Freight Research Program 26: Freight Transportation Cost Data Needs |
Client: Transportation Research Board. Identified current government functions that are relevant to
freight transportation and assessed the relative importance of each cost element for each identified
function. Developed biweekly reports to communicate JFA's progress to the client and compiled JFA's
findings on freight transportation related government functions and freight cost data needs into one major
chapter for the final deliverable.
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Climate Change Adaptation | Client: Federal Transit Administration. Collected and aggregated
transit data from National Transit Database. Categorized Urbanized Areas (UZAs) based on the number
of passenger trips and passenger miles traveled by transit agencies within the area.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impacts of Transit | Client: Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority. Supported the assessment of the community impacts of Transit Oriented
Development sites in Los Angeles County. Collected and analyzed transit data to assess the indirect
impact of transit investment and operations on land use and travel patterns in the local area.
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Consulting Services, Inc.
L. Stephen Stecher, P.E.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Preskknt/PrittdpalEttgineer
L. Stephen Stecher, P.E., President of Crespo Consulting
Areas of Expertise:
Civil Engineering
Drainage
Storm Water
Services, directs a locally-owned and operated civil and
environmental engineering firm in Austin. He possesses 25
years of project management experience and 30 years of
Erosion/Sedimentation Control
engineering experience in civil engineering related to
Water Availability Modeling
Hydrologic Modeling
Much of Mr. Stecher's direct project experience involves
Hydraulic Modeling
Floodpfaln Studies
Water Supply Planning
Registration:
Texas Professional Engineer, No. 55645
Education:
M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Texas at
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Austin (1985)
B.S. Civil Engineering with Highest Honors,
University of Texas at Austin (1978)
Continuing Education/Training:
Floodptain Management Training
Streambank Stabilization
Sedimentation/Erosion Control
SWMM Short-Course
EPA Watershed Management
Storm Water Management/Stream
Restoration
Professional Affiliations:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Water Environment Federation/ Water
Environment Assoc of Texas
Texas Floodplain Managers Association
Employment History:
1994-presenc Crespo Consulting Services,
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1989-1994: COA - Environmental &
Conservation Service Department
1985-1989: R.J. Brandes Company
1977-1985: Camp Dresser & McKee Inc
1976: Radian Corporation
hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality studies and design.
drainage, flooding, water quality and erosion in the Austin
area. Mr. Stecher has performed or directed numerous
engineering projects including drainage design; Storm Water
Pollution Protection Plans (SVV3P); NPDES/TPDES; TMDLs;
channel improvements for flood and erosion control; design
and permitting of innovative best management practices;
preparation and updating of watershed master plans; hydrologic
and hydraulic modeling; revising and updating of FEMA maps;
and use and analysis of GIS for watershed planning and
engineering.
Specific Relevant Experience:
4 TWDB Watershed Protection for Texas Reservoirs
Study: Throughout, Texas. Project Manager. Assisted in
identifying reservoirs at risk of losing water supply due to high
sedimentation volumes. Reservoirs were evaluated using a
scoring matrix. Assisted in development of matrix criteria.
Supervised staff in compilation of WAM Report sedimentation
rates. Will assess TWDB hydrographic surveys to compile and
compare additional sedimentation rates.
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Region C Water Supply Plan Study: Dallas Area,
Texas. Project Manager. Managed the literature review and
evaluation of water supply alternatives for North Texas
Municipal Water Supply District. During Phase I, the work
focused primarily on the Toledo Bend Reservoir and Sabine
River watershed. Work included a data gap analysis to identify
and recommend further areas of study requisite for complex
decision-making from multiple potential water supply
alternatives with consideration of socio-economic impacts,
instream flows, and significant wildlife habitat.
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Texas River Basins Water Availability Modeling:
Throughout Texas. Project Manager. Performed
subconsultant work for a number of TCEQ Water Availability
Modeling (WAM) projects for the following river basins:
Sabine, Neches, Colorado, Canadian, Red, Sulphur, Brazos,
Guadalupe, San Antonio, Nueces and Rio Grande. The
watershed modeling work included utilization of GIS to
develop watershed runoff parameters, locations of wastewater discharges, water rights and reservoirs. Estimated
future water usage and wastewater flows based on population projections. Performed reservoir volume analyses
for existing and future conditions, including estimation of watershed sediment load. Developed rainfall, runoff
and evaporation characteristics throughout the basins and simulated reservoir inflow, discharge and content.
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Town Lake Study: Austin, Texas. Senior Engineer. Directed water quality study of reservoir for an EPA
Clean Lake Study, funded through the State, including estimation of sediment load and reservoir existing and
future volume. Projected changes in water quality and impacts on treatment were evaluated, including
parameters such as sediment, clarity, nutrients, algae, TOC and re-suspension of contaminated sediment. BMPs
were evaluated and a pilot BMP study was developed.
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Trinity San Jacinto BBEST Instream Flow Study: Trinity/San Jacinto River Basins, Texas. Project
Manager. Provided research, data evaluation, analysis and recommendations of methodology for Trinity/San
Jacinto Basin and Bay Expert Science Team (BBEST) for development of environmental flow
recommendations. Analyzed historical flow data from selected gauges within the Trinity and San Jacinto River
Basins in order to identify pre- and post-impact conditions, relative contribution of return flows, and
historic/current 7Q2 flows. Pre and post-impact analysis included the change in flow as reservoirs were
impounded and evaluation of channel forming flow before and after reservoirs. Daily mean flow records were
parsed into flow components and analyzed using the I lydrology-Based Environmental Flow Regime (HEFR)
methodology.
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City of Austin Water Resource Planning Study: Austin, Texas. Project Manager. Provided engineering
services to identify and evaluate potential water supply alternatives. Performed water availability analysis using
WRAP model and water rights permitting assessment. Hydrologic data for tributaries of the Colorado River
were gathered along with State water planning information for Region K to evaluate additional alternatives.
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City of San Marcos Water Supply Study: San Marcos, Texas. Project Manager. Evaluated a variety of
surface water and groundwater strategies for the City of San Marcos Water Supply Master Plan which includes
developing a ranking system to compare various surface water, groundwater, and reclaimed water sources with
respect to dependability and affordability. These strategies were assessed based on methodical research of
adopted water supply plans, water rights review using GIS, water availability model evaluation, study of city
ordinances, agreements, and knowledge of Texas water law.
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Austin Chiller Plant Water Rights Feasibility Study: Austin, Texas. Project Manager. Researched City of
Austin available water rights in the Colorado River at Town Lake to determine feasibility for raw water intake
for a proposed chiller plant in downtown Austin.
LCRA Industrial Water Conservation Plans: Central Texas. Project Manager. Researched and compiled
water use data for three power plants to evaluate and make recommendations for 5 and 10-year water
conservation target goals and water use reductions.
Arroyo Colorado Watershed Protection Plan: South Texas. Project Manager. Assisted with development of
a Watershed Protection Plan in the vicinity of the Arroyo Colorado for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
(TPWD). Evaluated tidal impacts at the port of Harlingen and modeled the floodway and the Arroyo using the
IBWC model. Utilized existing studies and HSPF Model results to characterize the drainage areas to the Arroyo
project site including analysis of land use, impervious cover, SCS curve numbers, and pollutant loads of the
contributing area. Evaluated point source and dry weather nonpoint sources as well as storm nonpoint sources.
Assisted with the research into BMP prioritization for the area.
Stormwater and Drainage Master Plan: Fredericksburg, Texas. Project Manager. Prepared and
completed for the City of Fredericksburg a master drainage plan. Identified existing flooding problem areas and
developed appropriate mitigation measures. Developed regional storm water detention ponds and designed
storm drain systems and improved channels. Coordinated with city officials to develop appropriate storm water
detention and sedimentation control ordinances that can be utilized to better manage future development.
Developed preliminary cost estimates and project rankings for selection by the City. Directed the design of five
major storm sewer projects to alleviate significant flooding problems.
Barton Hills Retrofit: Austin, Texas. Project Manager and Project Engineer. Evaluated a number of
nonpoint source pollution controls to reduce the amount of pollution and sediment reaching Barton Creek and
Barton Springs Pool. Conducted geomorphic and sediment studies, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and
floodplain analyses in order to develop an integrated solution to managing the site's storm water. Directed and
performed the final project design including: erosion control measures, a sedimentation/infiltration pond, storm
sewers, channel revegetation, and tree mitigation.
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Ben White/IH-35 Bioretention Pond Design: Austin, Texas. Project Manager and Project Engineer.
Provided preliminary and final engineering services for a bioretention/extended detention pond to treat storm
water runoff from the lH-35/Hwy 71 corridor. Performed hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling
(with SWMM, HEC-1 and HEC-RAS), and supervised coordination efforts with Federal, State, and City
agencies. Pollutant removal rates were verified using the Adams & Papa model based on unit processes.
Designed an innovative pond that was effective at removing pollutants and cost efficient.
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Consulting Services, Inc.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Areas of Expertise:
Water Resources
Water Policy
Environmental/Field Assessments
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Data Management
Floodplain Mapping
Stormwater
Education:
B.S. Geography, Texas State University, 2006
Major: Resources & Environmental Studies
Minor: Geology
Water Policy Certificate
Continuing Education/Training:
ESRI Training for Hydrologic and Hydraulic
Analysis using ArcGIS, including HEC-
geoRAS and HEC-geoHMS extensions
AutoCAD Land Desktop 2008 Essentials
Carissa Belsky
WaterResources and GISSpecialist
Carissa Belsky completed her bachelor's degree in Environmental
Geography from Texas State University with a concentration in
water resources and water quality. In addition, she earned a Water
Policy Certificate that required further study in the areas of water
resources, environmental management, river basin management
and water law. Her experience includes environmental and
hydrogeoiogic assessments, storm water pollution protection
plans, floodplain mapping, water resource studies/planning and
field investigations for both preliminary engineering and
construction phase services. She has knowledge of water policy at
the local, state and federal level and has applied it to a variety of
projects from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) and
storm water pollution prevention plans (SW3P) to landfills and
floodplains. In 2007, Ms. Belsky completed both AutoCAD 2007
and AutoCAD Land Desktop 2008 Training. She has 4 years of
experience with water quality analysis, watershed management,
field assessments and GIS. Her GIS experience includes terrain
models, HEC-geoRAS and floodplain mapping. Ms. Belsky has
performed technical work including statistical analysis, field work
and database management.
AutoCAD Land Desktop 2007 Essentials
Capital Area Erosion Control Network
Training Sessions
Professional Affiliations:
San Marcos River Foundation, Board
Member, 2010-current
Water Environment Association of Texas,
Member 2009-2011
Professional Employment History:
2007-presenc Crespo Consulting Services,
Inc.
2006-2007: River Systems Institute-Texas
Stream Team (formerly Texas Watch)
Specific Relevant Experience:
* TWDB Watershed Protection for Texas Reservoirs:
Throughout, Texas. Project Coordinator. Performed project
coordination between staff, client and prime firm for this
sedimentation/water supply study. Compiled sedimentation rates
from TCEQ WAM Reports to determine which Texas major
reservoirs are most at-risk of filling with sedimentation and losing
water supply volumes. Will work with TWDB to compare
hydrographic survey sedimentation rates to existing rates from
WAM Reports. Worked with project team in developing criteria
and scoring system for a ranking matrix to identify at-risk
reservoirs.
*
Region C Water Supply Study: Dallas Area, Texas. Water
Resources Specialist. Assisted in a literature review for
alternative water supply planning for Region C. Reviewed
existing studies and reports on water planning for Regions C, D
and I in order to complete a data gap analysis and determine socioeconomic impacts of additional proposed
alternative water supplies for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Trinity/San Jacinto BBEST Instream Flow Study: Trinity and San Jacinto River Basins, Texas. WaterResources and GIS Specialist. Compiled naturalized flow, return flow and hydrologic data for the Texas Water
Development Board for analysis and recommendations of methodology for Trinity/San Jacinto Basin and Bay
Expert Science Team (BBEST) to support Senate Bill 3 mandates for development of environmental flow
recommendations.
City of Austin Water Resource Planning Study: Austin, Texas. Water Resources <£ GIS Specialist.
Provided GIS support services for water supply alternatives evaluations for City of Austin. Used ArcMap to
evaluate routes for large diameter pipes, impacts and feasibility of creek crossings, environmental constraints
and cost estimating. Produced maps using ArcMap to illustrate the project location and constraints.
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4
Chiller Plant Water Rights Feasibility Study: Austin, Texas. Project Coordinator Researched City of
Austin available water rights in the Colorado River at Town Lake to determine feasibility for raw water intake
for a proposed chiller plant in downtown Austin. Evaluated series of water rights for Town (Lady Bird) Lake
along with water management agreements between LCRA, City of Austin and downstream water users to verify
that water needs for the project were obtainable. Held meetings with City staff, project team and project
sponsor.
4
Huntsville Water Supply and Water System Capacity Study: Huntsville, Texas. Water Resources and GIS
Specialist. Compiled data and existing literature on the water use, groundwater well yields and water treatment
plant (including intake) capacity to determine the overall capacity of the City's water supply system. The
ultimate analysis incorporated population projections and future water demands into the study. Completed an
equivalent connection analysis according to TCEQ rules to determine water needs for the City. The analysis was
completed to include up-to-date 2010 census data.
4
Stall Power Plant Water Quality Modeling Project: Shreveport, Louisiana. Water Resources Specialist.
Calculated cross-sectional areas for three surveyed reaches of Cross Bayou in Shreveport, Louisiana. The
calculated areas were used in an iterative process to coincide with equivalent cross-sectional areas of trapezoidal
shape for the purpose of QUAL-2E modeling. Analyzed flow data to determine low-flow conditions at a 10%
probability rate (7Q10 event) for modeling purposes. Created conceptual diagrams of models for critical lowflow conditions for the study report.
4
Ben White Bioretention/Extended Detention Pond: Austin, Texas. Water Resources & GIS Specialist
Assisted with many aspects of the Ben White/IH-35 Bioretention/Extended Detention Pond Project. Conducted
an environmental site assessment and wrote an environmental assessment (EA) report as part of the plan
submittal. Assisted in producing the report and figures for 404 permitting for permission to work in waters of the
U.S. Compiled standard specifications and wrote special provisions for the project manual and assisted with
producing and compiling the details for the construction drawings using AutoCAD Land Desktop 2004.
Produced a location map, site map and EA map for exhibits in the final environmental site plan submittal using
AutoCAD Land Desktop 2004. Made regular site inspections during construction phase services to examine
design components, erosion/sedimentation controls and revegetatton.
4
Barton Hills Retrofit Project: Austin, Texas. Water Resources Specialist. Completed preliminary
engineering designs and cost estimates for water quality and erosion controls including: a
sedimentation/filtration pond, an improved channel, sediment/debris removal, additional street inlets, and
supporting pipes. Assisted with site plan corrections for the construction drawings and performed a field visit to
investigate construction progress.
4
ABIA Stormwater Master Plan Update: Austin, Texas. Water Resources and GIS Specialist Reviewed
TPDES and WQ standards for discharge compliance. Developed shapefiles for ponds, vegetated swales, filter
strips, traps and outfalls. Used GIS to produce databases for water quality controls and to calculate impervious
cover for existing, near and future site conditions.
4
Airport Commerce Park Drainage Analysis: Austin, Texas. Water Resources and GIS Specialist. Provided
technical and drafting services related to the detention pond at Airport Commerce Park and Storm Sewer Line A.
Made design modifications to an earthen dam required to comply with state and city dam regulations. Drafted
design modifications using 2008 Civil 3D; geo-referenced 100-year floodplains and completed maps for design
analysis.
4
TCEQ Dam Breach Analyses and Flood Inundation Mapping: Throughout, Texas. Water Resources and
GIS Specialist Used GIS aided software for flood inundation mapping on 33 dams throughout Texas.
Generated terrain models using LIDAR elevation data and HEC-geoRAS databases for export into HEC-RAS
models to determine potential water surface elevations downstream of dams. Entered in bridge data and
interpolated cross-sections into HEC-RAS. Used RAS Mapping in GIS to create inundation maps for each dam.
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Appendix A: Sample Brochure
Along with our technical reports, JFA develops information dissemination materials such as
brochures and slide shows for our clients. These materials are aimed at nontechnical audiences
and help our clients increase public awareness of the economic impacts they want to highlight.
We propose to develop a set of information dissemination materials for the proposed economic
impact study. An example of our brochures is provided on the next page and described below.
JFA developed a handout brochure summarizing the economic impacts of the Olde Dominion
Agricultural Complex (ODAC) in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. ODAC is a multi-million dollar
agriculture facility in southern Virginia. The purpose of the complex is to provide a central
location for regional farm-product sales, facilitate agricultural extension programs, and host
economic and agricultural events. Pittsylvania County needed to market ODAC as a regional
economic resource to attract funding to support the facility's infrastructure upgrade. JFA
developed a technical report about the economic impacts of the facility and designed a handout
brochure that summarizes the report's findings.
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OMINION
AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION
ODAC creates $6.16 in economic impacts for every $ 1 in grant funding
Overview-The Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex
(ODAC), located in Chatham, VA is a new multi
purpose facility in Southern Virginia. This factsheet
provides an overview of the economic impacts of the
facility on the surrounding community. Economic
impact is measured in terms of changes in economic
growth (output or value added) and associated
changes in jobs (employment) and income (wages).
ODAC's impacts on the
surrounding counties
[Bedford, Henry, Franklin,
Halifax, Campbell, and
Pittsylvania Counties and
the City of Danville) will
be significantly larger
than the grant funding
provided by donors.
ODAC will provide $3.3 $3.8 million in value
added economic impact
to the region over the period 2010-14. ODAC has
received a total of $2.2 million in grant funding.
Over the next 10 years ODAC has an impact to cost
ratio of 6.16 to 1 in terms of output and 2.62 in terms of
value added, which means that every dollar in grant
funding creates $6.16 in additional output and $2.62 in
additional value added in the region
ODAC's 5 Year Impacts \o Region - Over 2010-2014,
ODAC is expected to generate a significant impact
on the local community, including:
•
7\- 104jobs
•
•
•
$8 - $12 million in direct expenditures
$6 - $9 million in total output
$3 - $4 million in total value added
Background - The Olde Dominion Agriculture Complex
a multi-million dollar facility located in Pittsylvania
County, Virginia. The purpose of the complex is to
provide a central location for regional farm-product
sales and to facilitate economic and agricultural events
The construction and operation of the complex is
supervised by Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation,
which was formed in 2008.
The large-scale agriculture complex consists of several
facilities to accommodate a variety of events and
activities. Facilities mainly include a farmers1 market and
livestock center for farm-product sales, a 53,000-squarefoot indoor arena for horse and cattle shows, a 500-seat
conference center that can be divided into three
classrooms, and a 12,000-square-foot office complex for
local, state, and federal agencies responsible for
agricultural development.
Vision-The Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation's
vision is that agriculture will be an economic driver for
the counties of Bedford, Henry, Franklin, Halifax,
Campbell and Pittsylvania, thus creating profits for local
producers and businesses, encouraging farmland
preservation, and ensuring the continued benefits of
open space in these counties.
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex Economic Impact Fact Sheet
More than Just an Event Center - ODAC is
located in the heart of South Side Virginia, in
Pittsylvania County. While ODAC is situated in
Pittsylvania County, the potential beneficiaries of
the facility include residents of neighboring
counties and visitors attending events from
outside of the immediate area. The interest of
communities in neighboring counties in the
A Platform to Support Local Agriculture - ODAC has the
potential to become a center for the promotion of the
region's high quality agricultural products. A wide variety of
agricultural products are cultivated within Pittsylvania,
Bedford, Campbell, Halifax, Henry and Franklin Counties.
The mainstays of this region included tobacco, hay, silage,
beef and dairy operations. In recent years new ventures
have emerged in the equine, swine, sheep, horticulture and
facility is reflected in the fact that ODAF's Board
viticulture sectors, creating promising new avenues for
includes members from 6 other counties,
including Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Halifax,
growth in the region.
Henry, and Pittsylvania and participants from the
promotion events, such as wine festivals, create an
important opportunity for the region to showcase the high
City of Danville. Through its construction and
operation, ODAC will have significant economic
impacts on the local region.
However, ODAC is not just a venue for events; it
is a community gathering place and a conduit
for the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
ODAC makes an important contribution to the
community through the events hosted at the
Complex. In some cases, ODAC provide a high
quality venue to community groups or individuals
at an affordable rate. In other cases, ODA helps
promote and publicize locally produced goods,
such as at the farmers' market or wine events.
Further, ODAC creates opportunities for the
exchange of knowledge and information. This
information might be communicated through
formal training sessions, or more informally in
agricultural product demonstrations.
Finally, ODAC creates opportunities for
community building. Through hosting of blood
drives and 4H events, ODAC creates impacts in
the community beyond simple dollars and cents.
Regular ODAC farmers' markets and regional product
quality products coming out of the region.
Additionally, educational events and agricultural
equipment expos hosted at the center will help local
farmers to be aware of new technologies or innovations
that will help them to improve the efficiency of their
production or the quality of their products.
Types of Events to be Hosted at ODAC:
Equine Events
Equine Clinics
Farmers' Markets
Car Shows
Dog Shows and
Other Canine Events
Training Sessions
Agricultural Events
Programs
Educational
Regional Product
Blood Drives
Promotion Events
Weddings
Livestock Events
JROTC Events
4H Events
Proms
Agri-tourism Events
For More Information,
To get more information, including a technical report,
contact:
FredP.Wydner, III
Pittsylvania County Ag Development Director
19783 US Hwy. 29 South, Suite B
Chatham, V'A 24531
Phone: 434-432-7993
AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION
Prepared by Jack Faucett Associates
(www.jfaucett.com)

JACK FAUCETT ASSOCIATES

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