Aproved Water Right TransferState of Idaho
DEPARTMENT ENT OF WATER RESOURCES
E) Western Region, 2735 Airport Way - Boise, Idaho 83705-5082
Phone: (208) 334-2190 - Fax: (208) 334-2348 - Web Site: evww.idwr.idaho.gov
C. L. "BUTCH" OTTER
June 20, 2014 Governor
GARY SPACKMAN
Director
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 E BROADWAY AVE
MERIDIAN ID 83642
Re: Transfer No. 79168
Water Right No. 63-33318
Transfer Approval Notice
Dear Water Right Holders:
The Department of Water Resources has issued the enclosed approved Transfer of
Water Right(s). Please be sure to thoroughly review the conditions of approval and
remarks listed on the approval document.
The Transfer of Water Right(s) is a PRELIMINARY ORDER issued by the
Department pursuant to section 67-5243, Idaho Code. It can and will become a
final order without further action by the Department unless the APPLICANT
petitions for reconsideration or files an exception and/or brief within fourteen (14)
days of the service date as described in the enclosed information sheet.
ANY PERSON aggrieved by any decision, determination, order or action of the
Department and who has not previously been afforded an opportunity for a hearing
on the matter may request a hearing pursuant to section 42-1701 A(3), Idaho Code.
A written petition contesting the action of the Department and requesting a hearing
shall be filed within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the denial or conditional
approval.
If the transfer approval includes a condition requiring measuring and recording
devices, such devices shall comply with specifications established by the
Department Detailed specifications are available on the Department's home page
on the Internet, or you can request a copy by contacting any office of the
Department. Please be sure to thoroughly review the specifications to avoid
unnecessary costs for reinstallation or modification due to non -conforming or
improperly installed devices.
Please note that water right owners are required to report any change of water right
ownership and/or mailing address to the Department within 120 days of the
change. Failure to report these changes could result in a $100 late filing fee.
Contact any office of the Department or visit the Department's homepage on the
Internet to obtain the proper forms and instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (208)334-2190.
Sincerely,
11,*�Rua' " .
Rachel Sommer
Administrative Assistant
Enclosures
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STATE OF IDAHO
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT
TRANSFER NO. 79168
This is to certify that: CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 E BROADWAY AVE
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
has requested a change to the water right(s) listed below. This change in water right(s) is authorized
pursuant to the provisions of Section 42-222, Idaho Code. A summary of the changes is also listed below.
The authorized change for each affected water right, including conditions of approval, is shown on the
following pages of this document.
This water right(s) is subject to all prior water rights and shall be administered in accordance with Idaho law
and applicable rules of the Department of Water Resources. Detailed Water Right Description(s) attached.
Dated this % day of
Western Regional Manager
Transfer No. 79168
Summary of Water Rights Before the Proposed Changes
Water
Priori Diversion Diversion Acre Total
Origin/Basis Source
Richt
Date Rate Volume Limit Acres
63-33318
WR/LICENSE 2/28/1992 0.780 cfs N/A N/A 75.0 GROUND WATER
Purpose of Transfer (Changes Proposed)
Current Number
Split POD POU Add POD Period of Use
Nature of Use
63-33318
NO NO NO YES NO
NO
Summary Of Water Rights After the Approved Change
Exlstlna
New No.
Chan ed
New No.
Transfer Transfer Acre Total Remaining Remaining
Remaining Remaining
��
Portion
Rate Volume Limit Acres ortlon Rate Volume
portio(remain)
Acre Llmlt Total Acres
63-33318
63-33318
0.780 cfs N/A N/A 75.0 N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A
COMBINED
TOTALS
0.780 cfs N/A N/A 75.0 NIA NIA
N/A N/A
This water right(s) is subject to all prior water rights and shall be administered in accordance with Idaho law
and applicable rules of the Department of Water Resources. Detailed Water Right Description(s) attached.
Dated this % day of
Western Regional Manager
Transfer No. 79168
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WATER RIGHT NO. 63-33318
As Modified by Transfer No. 79168
In accordance with the approval of Transfer No. 79168, Water Right No. 63-33318 is now described as
follows
Right Holder: CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 E BROADWAY AVE
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Priority Date: 2/28/1992
Source: GROUND WATER
BENEFICIAL USE From To Diversion Rate
IRRIGATION 03/01 to 11/15 0.780 cfs
0.780 cfs
LOCATION OF POINT(S) OF DIVERSION
GROUND WATER L2 (NWNE) Sec 5 Twp 02N Rge 01 E ADA County
GROUND WATER L3 (NENW) Sec 5 Twp 02N Rge O1E ADA County
PLACE OF USE: IRRIGATION
NE I NW SW I SE
Twp Rng Sec NE NW SW SE NE I NW I SWSE NE NW I SW I SE NE NW I SW I SE I Totals
02N 01E 5 36.0 39.0 75.0
L3
POU Total Acres: 75.0
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Right holder shall comply with the drilling permit requirements of Section 42-235, Idaho Code and
applicable Well Construction Rules of the Department.
2. This right when combined with all other rights shall provide no more than 0.02 cfs per acre nor
exceed a combined annual maximum diversion volume of 464.0 of at the field headgate for the
lands above.
3. The right holder shall make full beneficial use of all surface water rights available to the right holder
for irrigation of the lands authorized to be irrigated under this right. The right holder shall limit the
diversion of ground water under this right to those times when the surface water supply is not
available or the surface water supply is not reasonably sufficient to irrigate the place of use
authorized under this right.
4. If the surface water right(s) appurtenant to the place of use is sold, transferred, leased or used on
any other place of use, this right to divert groundwater shall not be used without an approved
transfer pursuant to Section 42-222, Idaho Code, or approval of the Department if a transfer is not
required.
Transfer No. 79168
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WATER RIGHT NO. 63-33318
As Modified by Transfer No. 79168
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
5. This right when combined with all other rights shall provide no more than 4.5 afa per acre at the field
headgate for irrigation of the lands above.
6. After specific notification by the Department, the right holder shall install a suitable measuring
device or shall enter into an agreement with the Department to determine the amount of water
diverted from power records and shall annually report the information to the Department.
7. The right holder shall accomplish the change authorized by this transfer within one year of the date
of this approval.
8. Failure of the right holder to comply with the conditions of this transfer is cause for the Director to
rescind approval of the transfer.
Transfer No. 79168
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on June 20, 2014 1 mailed a true and correct copy, postage
prepaid, of the foregoing TRANSFER APPROVAL to the person(s) listed below:
Re: Transfer No. 79168
Water Right No. 63-33318
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 E BROADWAY AVE
MERIDIAN ID 83642
SPF WATER ENGINEERING LLC
C/O LORI GRAVES
300 E MALLARD DR STE 350
BOISE ID 83706
Rachel Sommer
Administrative Assistant