Columbus, Georgia

May 22, 2002









Colonel Robert B. Keyser

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Mobile District, ATTN: CESAM-PD

Post Office Box 2288

Mobile, Alabama 36628-0001



RE: Removal of City Mills and Eagle-Phenix Dams



Dear Colonel Keyser:



This is to advise you that Columbus Consolidated Government will act as

a non-Federal sponsor for the above referenced Aquatic Restoration Project

proposed for the Chattahoochee River. The proposed project is to be executed

by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers under the authorization of Section 206 of

the Water Resources Development Act of 1986.



This Letter of Intent is in accordance with actions taken by the

Columbus Consolidated Government Council in a regular session at a public

meeting held on May 21, 2002. This intent is based on information presented to

the Columbus Consolidated Government in the Corps? Preliminary Restoration Plan

(PRP).



We understand that non-Federal cost-sharing will be required for the

Environmental Restoration Project, preparation of plans and specifications, and

project construction. We also understand the PRP, which constitutes the first

phase of project evaluations, will be conducted at 100 percent Federal

expense. We will more fully assess our capability of serving in this capacity

once the Corps determines the scope and cost of the project.





Colonel Robert B. Keyser

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

May 22, 2002

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We understand the responsibilities include providing 35 percent of the

total project cost of which 100 percent can be in-kind contributions. This

share also includes provision of all lands, easements, rights-of-way and

necessary relocations for project implementation. We also understand that the

project must be maintained and operated by the local authority after completion

without cost to the United States in accordance with regulations prescribed by

the Secretary of the Army. No funds of the Consolidated Government shall be

expended on this project until the Corps? study is complete; and any such

expenditure shall be approved by the Columbus Council.



This letter is not a legal instrument and is subject to the terms

established by the Local Cooperation Agreement to be prepared by the Corps in

concert with the Columbus Consolidated Government.



Sincerely,





Carmen J. Cavezza

City Manager



CJC/rdm





cc: Richard Bishop