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Home My WebLink About2004-028 iIN A L ORIGINAL 0 ; AMENDMENT � - da THIS AMENDMENT TO COST SHARE GRANT CONTRACT ("Amendment") is entered into this ( v r 10tWay of February , 200 4 (" Effective Date") , by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS , having an address of 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach , Florida 32960 ("COUNTY") and Whiteface Acres Co . LLC , having an address of 4150 11 Place S .W. Vero Beach , FL 32978 (" Recipient") . BACKGROUND RECITALS A . On February 11 , 2003 , COUNTY and Recipient entered into a Cost Share Grant Contract ("Contract") for the purpose of partially funding and fully implementing the agricultural water quality best management practices (" BMP") contemplated in the Contractual Services Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (" Department") for the Indian River Citrus Area Water Quality/Quantity Protection Program , [Contract FDACS #6800] ("Cost Share Agreement") and more specifically set forth in the Operation and Maintenance Plan and the Applicant Evaluation Review Sheet attached to the Contract as Exhibit B . B . The Cost Share Agreement allows for modification to the " Cost Share" portion of Exhibit B of the Cost Share Grant Contract , NOW THEREFORE , for good and valuable consideration , the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged , the parties hereto , intending to be legally bound , covenant and agree to amend the Contract as follows : 1 . From and after the Effective Date of this Amendment , the Applicant Evaluation Review Sheet portion of Exhibit B to the Contract is amended by adding Exhibit B - 1 , bearing a date of December 8 , 2003 , that is attached to this Agreement. 2 . All terms and provisions of the Contract not amended by this Amendment shall be and remain in full force and effect . 3 . The background recitals are true and correct and form a material part of this Amendment . IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the day and year first stated above . RECIPIENT : INDIAN RIVER COUNTY __ .. . _ By Z!W e printed ame /��" �.- C� � � Caroline D . - Gi nnphairma 144L 1 BCC approval date 02 - 10 - 2004 it e : Attest : J . K . Barton , Clerk Witness : By : J Deputy Clerk Ap oved : r FAd lva Ca ed pale► By ; n. c�3 o Ja s E . handler, County Ad inis ator l Budget 2Ag Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency Dept . Risk Mgr . /4at6llihs II , tMiTtywitorney Cont'd from pg 2 . Application Evaluation Review Sheet Applicant Name : App. #1 , Whiteface Acres Address : 14150 11 Place S . W. Vero Beach , FI . 32978 Tract Number(s) : Field Number(s) . Date . l2 8 03 VI. Review Summary: Land Use/Field : Acres : Micro-Irrigated Citrus Grove 79 Best Management Practices Applied For. 1 . Installation of Micro-irregation System . Total BMP Costs : 16.923% Cost Share: Div By Total Eval Points : = Applicant's Score: Applicant Cost: $81 , 923 . 00 $ 13 , 864 79 175 . 49 $ 38 , 452 . 00 Revised : 1218/03 28.47% Cost Share: $81 , 923 . 00 $231326 Vll . Remarks: This Review Sheet has been revised to reflect contract year end moneys not spent and offered to under funded Cooperator. Cooperator accepts this portion of unspent contract m ne s. Vlll, jpesignated Conservationists C� Z � (Signature) Date: (Checked By) Date: 45 - d3 IRSWCD Board Approval Date Dfatp Privacy ct S tement: The following statements are made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5U .S .C . 522a) . The authorities for requesting the information to be applied on this form are: 16 U . S . C . 590a-f (Soil and Water Conversation) ; 16U .S .C . 3801 et seq . (Food Security Acto of 1985 , as ammended) , and the regulation promulgated theruder. The information requested is necessary for the evaluation of an application , development and implementation of a conservation plan as the basis for satisfying program eligibility and compliance requirements , and for providing technical education , or financial assist- ance under the previously mentioned authorities . Furnishing this information is voluntary; however, failure to furnish correct, complete information will result in the withholding or withdrawal of such technical, educational, or financial assistance. This information may be furnished to other USDA agencies , the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, or the other State or Federal law enforcement agencies , or in response to orders of a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal . IRSWCD Page 3 ( 10-26-01 ) r COST SHARE GRANT CONTRACT This CostS re Grant Contract ( " Contract" ) entered into as of w- 3 by and etween Indian River County , a political su ivision of t e State of Florida , ( " County" ) and White Face Acres Co . LLC , having an address of 6380 - 127tStreet , Vero Beach , Florida 32966 - 1111 ( " Recipient"" ) * RECITALS : A . The County has entered into a Contractual Services Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ( " Department" ) for the Indian River Citrus Area Water Quality / Quantity Protection Program , ( Contract FDCAS # 68001 ( " Cost Share Agreement" ) attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference . B . Pursuant to the terms of the Cost Share Agreement , the County may enter into contracts with eligible applicants / recipients for the purpose of partially funding and fully implementing the agricultural water quality best management practices ( " BMP" ) contemplated in the Cost Share Agreement and more specifically set forth in the Operation and Maintenance Plan and the Applicant Evaluation Review Sheet , each of which is attached hereto , collectively referenced as Exhibit B , and incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference . C . Recipient has applied to the County for a cost share grant of money ( " Grant" ) to fund , at the designated " program reimbursement rate" set forth in Exhibit A , and fully implement the BMP on the terms and conditions set forth herein . D . The County has agreed to provide the Grant funds to the Recipient to fund , at the designated " program reimbursement rate" set forth in Exhibit A , and fully implement ;. he BMP on the terms and conditions set forth herein . NOW , THEREFORE , in accordance with the mutual covenants hereinafter contained and other : ood and valuable 1 . e x consideration , the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged , the parties agree as follows : 1 . 0 Background Recitals . The background recitals are true and correct and form a material part of this ' Contract . 2 . 0 Cost Share Agreement Requirements By signing this Contract , the Recipient acknowledges and agrees that : ( i ) the funding source of this Contract is the Cost Share Agreement ; the Grant pays for only that portion of the cost of the BMP that is set forth on Exhibit B as the " Cost Share" ; the Recipient is solely responsible for the portion of the cost of the BMP that is set forth on Exhibit B as the " Applicant Cost" ; ( iv ) certain obligations of the County under the Cost Share Agreement will be performed by the Recipient and the County , respectively ; ( v ) by the Recipient shall implement , eSt`ablish , and complete the BMP ; ( vi ) upon completion of installation of the BMP , the Recipient shall. certify and submit all required invoices for payment for the BMP to the Indian River Soil and ;dater Conservation District as agent for the County under the Cost Share Agreement , and : he Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District shall submit the invoices to the County for further .Processing . nd payment ; ( vii ) the Recipient shall maintain and replace the BMP for the required maintenance period set forth in Exhibit B , and , further , specifically acknowledges that the Cost Share Agreement requires reimbursement to the Department on a pro - rata basis for any Grant funding received for a BMP that is improperly maintained , removed , or destroyed before the end of the maintenance period set forth on Exhibit B ; ( viii ) the Recipient will controll the land upon which the BMP is to be implemented for the time period set forth in Exhibit B and shall , upon request , provide evidence to the County demonstrating that Such Recipient or J , the landowner , where applicable , will control the land for that period .* ( ix ) the Grant funds shall not Ze used to lobby lot the Florida Legislature , the -Judicial branch , d or an agency of the State of Florida ; ( x ) the Recipient shall maintain adequate records fully to document . he use of the Grant funds for at least three -( 3 ) years after the completion of this Contract , and the County shall have access to books , records , and documents of the Recipient in connection with the Grant - - . funds for the purpose of inspection or audit during normal business hours at the County ' s expense , upon five ( 5 ) days prior written notice ; ( xi ) the Recipient shall comply at all times with all applicable federal , state , and local laws , rules , and regulations in connection with the BMP ; ( xii ) the Recipient must have all applicable permits , including , but not limited to , a County Right of Way Permit , and a Consumptive Use Permit , an Environmental Resource Permit , or an Agricultural Surface Water Management Systems Permit pursuant to applicable provisions of the Florida Administrative Code to be eligible for the Grant ; ( xiii ) the Recipient has not beer_ placed on the State of Florida convicted :-endor list kept V the ^ orida Decartmer_ = Df " anaoement Services pursuant to Florida statutes section 287 . 133 ; and ( xiv ) the employment by the Recipient of unauthorized aliens is a violation of Section 274A ( e ) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act , and suc :: violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this Contract . 3 . 0 Standard 'Terms . This Contra .. . is subject to the standard terms attached hereto as exhibit C and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference . 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the County and the Recipient have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above . INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF UNTY 0 SIONE Attest : J . K . Barton , Clerk Bye ` K nneth Re Macht , Chai an By Deputy Clerk Approved by . J es E . Ch dler 1MOVI IW CM Approved Dai ounty Admirristr o ACmin l. eg31 i 1U �.� � ; e � G . Bang Cecr. ounty Attorney s !c .�� 9� . RECIPIENT : t4h ; re Face Aerc45 Co .7ti,NnK LLC - ALexznbGr AfromhoLLr White Faeq Acres • Company , LLC - Alexander Kromhout Signature : Ad Title : 1 ,Ex f-� � /3 / 7� .� o, Ottd from pg 2 - Application Evaluation Review Sheet Applicant Name : . App. #1 , Whiteface Acres i Address: 14150 11 Place S . W. Vero Beach , Fl . 32978 Tract Number(s ) : Field Number(s): Date : 12/2/021 _ � .. - -- — .. - Land Use/Field: Acres: - Micro4rrigated Citrus Grove 79 Best Management Practices Applied For. I 1 . Installation of Micro4rregation System, Q1 $ 29 , 625 I / Tota18MP Costs: Cost Share: I DIV By Total Eval (Poll • AppMOWS Score•. AppNeWACOaft $13 , 86879 175 .54 . l //►r Yi _ This cost - share afire ent has been co - funded by t e U A - P program , according to guidelines in the Citrus BHandbook . FDACS funds vera e with that oro ram to s read cost - hare u ds further Vill Ste) ate', (Checked 8y) Date: r � IRSWCMAWM t Approval DOM REVIEW 7 (Applicant Signature) / / Oats Privacy Act statorm*.e The following statements are made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (SU.S.C. 522x). The authorities for requesting the information to be applied on this form are. 16 U.S.C. 590x4 (Sod and Water Conversation); 16U.S . C. 3801 et seq. ( Food Security Acto of 1985, as ammenled), and the regulation promulgated Uvwuder. The information requested is necessary for the evaluation of an application, development and implernentsoon of a conservation plan as the basis for satisfying program eligibility and compliance requirements, and for providing technical education, or financial assist- ance under the previously mentioned authorities. Furnishing this information is voluntary; however, fakwe to furnish correct, complete information will result in the withholding or wlthdrawai of such technical, educational. or financial assistance. This information may be furnished to other USDA agencws, the 1. tLn Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, or the other State or Federal law enforcement agencies, or in response to orders of a court, ma istrate, or administrative tribunai. IRSWCD Page 3 ( 10-26-01 ) Page / of Z. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN ' IRRIGATION SYSTEM, M I C R Q I R R I GA T I O N COOPERATOR /F 7 ' C& �G2ESC� . L_ L„(' DATE --��,crvA2� 240 f ADDRESS �3�n / Sr. 1146 � � _ 32 PRACTICE LOCATION - SEC 3T 32 .5 R � � FIELD N0 &7 GENERAL A properly operated and maintained trickle irrigation system is an asset to your farm. This irrigation system was designed and installed to apply irrigation water to . meet the needs of the crops without causing excessive erosion or runoff The estimated life span of this installation is at least ! b years. The life of this system can be assured and usually increased by developing and carrying out a good operation and maintenance program. This practice will require you to perform periodic maintenance and may also require operational items to maintain satisfactory performance. Here are some recommendations to help you develop a good operation and maintenance program. GENERAL RECOMMENDATinN • Only operate system when needed to furnish water for plant growth. • Check to make sure that all connections are water tight and all valves are working properly. • Make sure that the filter system is working; even if it is automatic, it needs constant monitoring. Clean filters and make adjustments if needed • Periodically examine each emitter for proper operation, replace if defective . • &Eekide Ekil liyeafeek front the equipment wtei irrigated me= , efe L . N• • During non-seasonal use, drain and place the removable part of the system in an area where it will not be damaged. • Maintain all pumps, agitators, piping, valves and other electrical and mechanical equipment in good operating condition following the manufacturer's recommendations. • Immediately repair any vandalism, vehicular or livestock damage . May 1997 AMENDMENT THIS AMENDMENT TO COST SHARE GRANT CONTRACT ("Amendment") is entered into this 10thday of February 1200 4 (" Effective Date") , by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS , having an address of 1840 25'h Street, Vero Beach , Florida 32960 ("COUNTY") and Graves Brothers Company , having an address of P . O . Box 277, Wabasso , FL 32970 (" Recipient") . BACKGROUND RECITALS A. On February 11 , 2003 , COUNTY and Recipient entered into a Cost Share Grant Contract ("Contract") for the purpose of partially funding and fully implementing the agricultural water quality best management practices (" BMP") contemplated in the Contractual Services Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (" Department") for the Indian River Citrus Area Water Quality/Quantity Protection Program , [Contract FDACS #6800] ("Cost Share Agreement") and more specifically set forth in the Operation and Maintenance Plan and the Applicant Evaluation Review Sheet attached to the Contract as Exhibit B . B . The Cost Share Agreement allows for modification to the "Cost Share" portion of Exhibit B of the Cost Share Grant Contract . NOW THEREFORE , for good and valuable consideration , the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged , the parties hereto , intending to be legally bound , covenant and agree to amend the Contract as follows : 1 . From and after the Effective Date of this Amendment , the Applicant Evaluation Review Sheet portion of Exhibit B to the Contract is amended by adding Exhibit B — 1 , bearing a date of December 8 , 2003 , that is attached to this Agreement . 2 . All terms and provisions of the Contract not amended by this Amendment shall be and remain in full force and effect. 3 . The background recitals are true and correct and form a material part of this Amendment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the day and year first stated above . RECIPIENT- 6--r 4 ECIPIENT:6-r4 JG s, U p ro AwlCDINDIAN RIVER COUNTY By By printed name: 0,, . d Carol i ne D . Gi nn , Chairmafh BCC approval date 02 - 10 - 2004 Title : lJ 10 64*11 � Attest : J . K . Barton , Clerk Witness : c /. By : Deputy Cle 71ndfgn Ap oved :AIv�Jr Ca Aflprovtd QRie By A admin, Ja s E . handler, County A in ' rator L Pm I Ap roved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency oe Esu ; get DFe �; 1 . L ; ; k r.� gr . 4iarrfG. Collins II ,eC4uGi1tyAttqAey Cont'd from pg 2 . Application Evaluation Review Sheet Applicant Name : jAppl . #52 , Graves Brothers Company77 Address : P . O . Box 277 Wabasso , FI , 32970 Tract Number(s) . Field Number(s) : 11 Date . X963 D VI . Review Summary: Land Use/Field . Acres : Micro-Irrigated Citrus Grove 123 Best Management Practices Applied For. 1 . Installation of Micro-Irrigation System . Total BMP Costs : 31 .75% Cost Share Div By Total Eval Points: = Applicant's Score: Applicant Cost: $96 ,450 $302619 123 248. 93 $65 , 831 . 48 Revised :12/8/03 41 .560/oCost Share $96 , 450 $9 , 462 Vil. Remarks : This Review Sheet has been revised to reflect contract year end moneys not spent and offered to under - funded Cooperator. Cooperator has fully installed practice, and been paid the $30, 19 . Cooperator accepts this portion of unspent contract moneys added to original amount. V%1 . Designated Conservationist: (4014� 10 A10 (Signature) Date: (Checked By) te: LLC / 0,154" ' WCD Board Approval Date l Z - C7 o � (Applicant Signature) Date Privacy Act Statement: The following statements are made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5U .S .C . 522a) . The authorities for requesting the information to be applied on this form are: 16 U .S.C . 590a-f (Soil and Water Conversation) ; 16U .S .C. 3801 et seq. (Food Security Acto of 1985 , as ammended), and the regulation promulgated theruder. The information requested is necessary for the evaluation of an application, development and implementation of a conservation plan as the basis for satisfying program eligibility and compliance requirements , and for providing technical education, or financial assist- ance under the previously mentioned authorities . Furnishing this information is voluntary; however, failure to furnish correct, complete information will result in the withholding or withdrawal of such technical, educational, or financial assistance. This information may be furnished to other USDA agencies , the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, or the other State or Federal law enforcement agencies , or in response to orders of a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal. IRSWCD Page 3 ( 10-26-01 ) r Isom COST SHARE GRANT CONTRACT This Cost Stiarp Grant Contract ( " Contract" ) entered into as of 2003 by and between Incrian River County , a political subdivision of the State of Florida , ( " County" ) and Graves Brothers Company - Jeff E . Bass , having an address of 8465 Old Dixie Highway , Wabasso , Florida 32970 ( " Recipient" ) . BACKGROUND RECITALS . A . The County has entered into a Contractual Services Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ( " Department" ) for the Indian River Citrus Area Water Quality / Quantity Protection Program , [ Contract FDCAS # 68001 ( " Cost Share , Agreement" ) attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference . B . Pursuant to the terms of the Cost Share Agreement , the County may enter into contracts with eligible applicants / recipients for the purpose of partially funding and fully implementing the agricultural water quality best management practices ( " BMP" ) contemplated in the Cost Share Agreement and more specifically set forth in the Operation and Maintenance Plan and the Applicant Evaluation Review Sheet , each of which is attached hereto , collectively referenced as Exhibit B , and incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference . C . Recipient has applied to the County for a cost share grant of money ( "" Grant" ) to fund , at the designated " program reimbursement rate" set forth in Exhibit A , and fully implement the BMP on the terms and conditions set forth herein . D . The County has agreed to provide the Grant funds to the Recipient to fund , at the designated " program reimbursement rate" set forth in Exhibit A , and fully implement the BMP on the terms and conditions set forth herein . NOW , THEREFORE , in accordance with the mutual covenants hereinafter contained and other good and valuable 1 R consideration , the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged , the parties agree as follows : 1 . 0 Background Recitals . The background recitals are true and correct and form a material part of this Contract . 2 . 0 Cost Share Agreement Requirements . By signing this Contract , the Recipient acknowledges and agrees that : ( i ) the funding source of this Contract is the Cost Share Agreement ; the Grant pays for only that portion of the cost of the BMP that is set forth on Exhibit B as the " Cost Share" ,* ( iii ) the Recipient is solely responsible for the portion of the cost of the BMP that is set forth on Exhibit B as the " Applicant Cost" ; ( iv ) certain obligations of the County under the Cost Share Agreement will be performed by the Recipient - and the County , respectively ; ( v ) by �DgeLrnbewr 11 a. 003 the Recipient - -shall implement , establish , and complete the BMP ; ( vi ) upon completion of installation of the BMP , the Recipient shall certify and submit all required invoices for payment for the BMP to the Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District as agent for the County under the Cost Share Agreement , and the Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District shall submit the invoices to the County for further processing and payment ; ( vii ) the Recipient shall maintain and replace the BMP for the required maintenance period set forth in Exhibit B , and , further , specifically acknowledges that the Cost Share Agreement requires reimbursement to the Department on a pro - rata basis for any Grant funding received for a BMP that is improperly maintained , removed , or destroyed before the end of the maintenance period set forth on Exhibit B . ( viii ) the Recipient will control the land upon which the BMP is to be implemented for the time period set forth in Exhibit B and shall , upon request , provide evidence to the County demonstrating that such Recipient or 2 Y the landowner , where applicable , will control the land for that period ; ( ix ) the Grant funds shall not be used to lobby the Florida Legislature , the judicial branch , or an agency of the State of Florida ; ( x ) the Recipient shall maintain ' adequate records fully to document the use of the Grant funds for at least three ( 3 ) years after the completion of this Contract , and the County shall have access to books , records , and documents of the Recipient in connection with the Grant funds for the purpose of inspection or audit during normal business hours at the County ' s expense , upon five ( 5 ) days prior written notice ; ( xi ) the Recipient shall comply at all times with all applicable federal , state , and local laws , rules , and regulations in connection with the BMP ; ( xii ) the Recipient must have all applicable permits , including , but not limited to , a County Right of Way Permit , and a Consumptive Use Permit , an Environmental Resource Permit , or an Agricultural Surface Water Management Systems Permit pursuant to applicable provisions of the Florida Administrative Code to be eligible for the Grant ; ( xiii ) the Recipient has not been placed on the State of Florida convicted vendor list kept by the Florida Department of Management Services pursuant to Florida Statutes section 287 . 133 ; and ( xiv ) the employment by the Recipient of unauthorized aliens is a violation of Section 274A ( e ) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act , and such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this Contract . 3 . 0 Standard Terms . This Contract is subject to the standard terms attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference . 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the County and the Recipient have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above . INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOAEnneth UNTY CIONERS Att J . K . Barton , Clerk Z By . fRjac7ht , Chairman By . � fer -�, - 4 Deputy Clerk Approved by : tndiiin ReNfr Cc, Afprnvtd ate mes E . ndler Admirt Ccp y Administ�ra Legal t / 6Ld9el 7 L � DeP T v } . Bangel Risk !%Igr. ! ounty Attorney RECIPIENT . Graves Brothers Company - Jeff E . Bass Signature : �r�--- Title . ��t s14/rW 4 r � t Cont' d from pg 2 . Application Evaluation Review Sheet Y Y• Applicant Name : Appl . #52, Graves Brothers Company Address : P . O . Box 277 Wabasso , FI . 32970 Tract Number(s) : Field Number(s ) : 1 Date : 1 /1312003 VI. Review Summa Land Use/Field : Acres . Micro41rri ated Citrus Grove 123 Best Management Practices Applied For. 1 . Installation of Micro4iiijatlon system . Total BMP Costs : A31 .75% Co are Div By Total Eval Points: = Applicant's Score: Applicant Cost: $96 ,450. $30 ,619 123 248 . 93 $659831 . VII. Remarks. No EQIP funding VIIL Designated Con ationist: I / 3 63 (Signature) (Checked By) Date: ft -/.3 - �3 IRSWCD Board Approval Date (Applicant Signature) Date Privacy Act Statement: The following statements are made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5U .S .C . 522a) . The authorities for requesting the information to be applied on this form are: 16 U .S .C . 590a4 (Sal and Water Conversation) ; 16U .S .C . 3801 at seq . (Food Security Ado of 1985, as ammended), and the regulation promulgated theruder. The information requested is necessary for the evaluation of an application , development and implementation of a conservation plan as the basis for satisfying program eligibility and compliance requirements, and for providing technical education , or financial assist- ance under the previously mentioned authorities . Furnishing this information is voluntary-, however, failure to fumish correct, complete information will result in the withholding or withdrawal of such technical, educational, or financial assistance. This information may be furnished to other USDA agencies , the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, or the other State or Federal law enforcement agencies , or in response to orders of a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal. IRSWCD Page 3 ( 10-26-01 ) t Page f of OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE P Ari IRRIGATION SYSST�EM, M I C R O I R R I G A T I O N COOPERATOR. TOR At- oNPi4.yL/ DATE �lloo ADDRESS ! s' 6LD � isciE �i/�/0 ,e .00 I -X 0070 PRACTICE LOCATION - SEC �_ T 3 ZeS R 3 �' FIELD NO . 3. e7eS 7, 9,// GENERAL A properly operated and maintained trickle irrigation system is an asset to your farm. This irrigation system was designed and installed to apply irrigation water to meet the needs of the crops without causing excessive erosion or runoff. The estimated life span of this installation is at least . years . The life of this system can be assured and usually increased by developing and carrying out a good operation and maintenance program. This practice will require you to perform periodic maintenance and may also require operational items to maintain satisfactory performance. Here are some recommendations to help you develop a good operation and maintenance program. GENERAL' RECOMMENDATIONS • Onl_ operate system when needed to furnish water for plant growth. • Cheek to make sure that all connections are water tight and all valves are working properly. • Mahe sure that the filter system is working ; even if it is automatic, it needs constant monaoring . Clean filters and make adjustments if needed. • Perice c::lly 'examine each emitter for proper operation. replace if defective . i • DurleZ ^ on- Seasonal use, drain and place the removable part of the system in an area where it will :lot be damaged . • Mai :_ : u = :; s11 pumps . agitators , piping , valves and other electrical and mechanical equipment in gc cperaiilig condition following the manufacturer's recommendations . • Imrr : e air any vandalism , vehicular or livestock damage . 1l \? 1907