NAME
PROPOSAL
95. INTERIM PREDETERMINED COMPENSATION MODEL
A Proposal to extend the existing PDC water regime model and agreement
addressing high water levels on an interim basis to cover 2017.
A proposal to develop a new PDC model addressing low water events which if
agreed to can be added to the interim extension agreement
In the long term, a proposal will be developed to establish a more
c o m p r e h e n s i v e permanent model, which if agreed, could be in place from
2018 forward.
GOAL
Develop a new PDC model parameter addressing low water events which
if agreed can be added to the interim extension agreement.
Consider how to revise the existing agreement to add Pimicikamak as a
party and as the representative of CLBOIs in the interim extension
agreement.
DELIVERABLES
STRATEGY /
SCHEDULE /
MILESTONES
CONSTRAINTS
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Dec 1
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Hydrometric data collection and review
Dec 15
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Agreement on threshold values for low water levels and
appropriate interim PDC model.
Dec 15

Development of a new PDC model addressing low water events
which if agreed can be added to the interim extension
agreement
Dec 31

Final interim one-year 2017 PDC agreement
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ASSUMPTIONS /
RISKS
Determining the impacts associated with low water levels and associated PDC
amounts.
Consideration of water regime events and impacts pre and post weir
Agreeing upon appropriate legal basis to add Pimicikamak as a party and the
future role of CLBOIs.

Manitoba Hydro will provide all available hydrometric data from 1977-2015 which
it has in its possession and is free to divulge.

That the parties will be able to agree on the threshold values for low water levels
and appropriate interim PDC

That the parties will be able to agree on legal issues related to Pimicikamak
becoming a party and the role of CLBOIs.

DAL Projects will work together with Manitoba Hydro to finalize a new interim
PDC model addressing low water events which if agreed can be added to
the interim extension agreement by December 31, 2016;
Legal Counsel to discuss and make recommendations related to legal issues
identified.
ROLES

BUDGET
16/17
A new PDC model that addresses low water events and if agreed to, can be
added to the interim extension agreement.
$23,500 Professional
Fees
$1,880 Pimicikamak Admin Fee (8%)
$25,380 TOTAL
DAL PROJECTS
Suite 5 – 1595 Brookside Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V6
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[email protected]
November 18, 2016
PIM - 01
Pimicikamak Okimawin
PO Box 399
Cross Lake, MB R0B 0J0
Attention: Mr. David Muswaggon
Dear David,
Interim Pre-Determined Compensation Model
DAL is pleased to provide a proposal to prepare an interim compensation model that will be an extension of
the existing Pre-Determined Compensation model established in 2011. The interim model will serve to link
compensation dollars resulting from water levels on Cross Lake that are governed by the operation of
Manitoba Hydro. The model is planned to cover the period between January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
During this period of time, the intention is to develop a more comprehensive water regime compensation
model that will be used from January 1, 2018 into the future. The existing agreement that ends on
December 31, 2016 will be amended to extend the compensation period for 1 year and this revised interim
model will be used to calculate the compensation amounts. The interim agreement will be between
Pimicikamak and Manitoba Hydro.
Objectives
The objective of this scope of work will be to amend the existing Pre-Determined Compensation Agreement
for an additional year with a similar model in place that will consider both high and low water levels in the
compensation calculation. The amended agreement will be between Pimicikamak and Manitoba Hydro as
opposed to the existing PDC, which is an agreement between CLBOI and Manitoba Hydro.
Statement of Work
DAL will compile and review the existing hydrometric data gathered on Cross Lake between 1977 and
present. This data will be used to calibrate a compensation model that ties compensation to high and low
water levels on Cross Lake. The existing PDC agreement will be amended to reflect the interim
compensation model.
Individual tasks are described below.
Task 100 – Gather and Review of Hydrometric Data
DAL will work with Manitoba Hydro to compile relevant hydrometric data between 1977 and 2015. The
existing model would have used data to 2011 and it is assumed that Manitoba Hydro will provide the data
used in establishing the compensation amount between 1977 and 2011. Manitoba Hydro will also provide
hydrometric data for the Nelson River at Cross Lake gauging station so that the most recent data can be
used in the model.
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Task 200 – Model Preparation
DAL will collaborate with Manitoba Hydro hydraulics staff to establish an interim compensation model for the
next year. The model will be an extension of the existing model, although it will include the parameter of low
water levels on Cross Lake. An algorithm will also be established to produce a compensation amount for low
water levels between 1977 and 2015. The compensation model will be established in collaboration with
Manitoba Hydro and DAL will work with Pimcikamak to include their input to the compensation model.
Task 300 - Project Management
This task allows for the day-to-day project management activities of the project. This includes budget and
cost control, progress updates, as well as non-technical task related client meetings.
Project Deliverables
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
Interim PDC Water Regime model to be used for 2017
Interim PDC agreement to be used for 2017
Project Team
The Project Manager (PM) and client contact for the project will be John Duncan. John will be fully
accountable for the entire project, including quality, schedule, and cost.
The project manager will assign the key qualified personnel to the project according to their specialty fields.
He will also ensure that the quality requirements are clearly defined and followed during the entire execution
of the project.
John Duncan, M.Eng., P.Eng. – Project Manager
Dr. Michael Schwar, P.E – Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer
Caitlin Moran, B.Sc. - Consultant
The assistant project manager will be Desiree Foo. She will coordinate the work flow between the team, and
provide administrative support as required.
Resume of Dr. Michael Schwar provided in Appendix A.
Schedule
The work described in this scope of work will be carried out between November 1 and December 31, 2016.
The existing PDC is expires on December 31, 2016 and the parties are wanting the interim agreement in
place prior to the New Year.
Quality Control
Quality Plan:
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The compensation model will be prepared in collaboration between Pimcikamak and Manitoba Hydro
John Duncan, P.Eng. will perform the final review of the model
Cost Estimate
Table 1 provides a summary of the costs for completing the tasks as outlined in this scope of work.
Table 1: Summary of Task and Project Costs
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Task No.
Description
Grand Totals
100
Gather and Review of Hydrometric Data
$1,600
200
Interim PDC Water Regime Model
$17,500
300
Program Management
$4,400
Total Cost (Cdn$)
$23,500
Professional fees and expenses are invoiced monthly. Field, office, and travel time is charged according to
our standard hourly fee structure for actual hours engaged. Eligible expenses are billed at cost plus 10%.
Document assembly, document shipping, and conference call expenses may be billed separately. Should the
work scope change significantly, DAL will communicate associated fee and expense changes to
Pimicikamak, before proceeding with any work beyond the existing scope.
A detailed cost estimate is provided in Appendix B.
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Closure
If you agree with the proposed scope and cost estimate, it would be appreciated if you could sign this
signature page and return it to DAL by email @ [email protected].
We trust this scope of work meets with your approval. Please contact John Duncan at (604) 345-2346 if you
have any questions or concerns.
Yours truly,
DAL Projects
John F. Duncan, M.Eng., P.Eng.
Principal Consultant
Enclosures:
Appendix A: Dr Michael Schwar Resume
Appendix B: Detailed Cost Estimate
Accepted as Proposed
Pimicikamak Okimawin
________________________________
David Muswaggon
________________________________
Date
Signature by Client authorizes DAL’s Scope of Work and Cost Estimate proposed above. Signed copy must be received
by DAL before work commences.
JFD/DF
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Appendix A:
Dr. Michael Schwar Resume
Restoring Freshwater Ecosystems
Advancing Sustainable Water Resources
EDUCATION
PhD – Civil Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Michael Schwar
MSE – Environmental Engineering and
Sciences
University of Washington
Professional Overview:
BS – LAS Chemistry
University of Illinois
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Principal Water Resources Engineer
Stony Point Hydrology LLC
2015 – Present
Adjunct Instructor
Milwaukee School of Engineering
2015 – Present
Sr. Water Resources Engineer
Montgomery Associates: Resource
Solutions, LLC
2011 – Present
Sr. Water Resources Engineer
HNTB Corporation
2005 – 2011
Hydraulic Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rock Island District
2000 – 2005
Environmental Engineer
Entranco, Inc.
1991 – 1995
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer
WA, WI, IL, AZ, ND, IA
Diplomate, Water Resources Engineering
Certified Floodplain Manager
Envision Sustainability Professional
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American Society of Civil Engineers
Past Chair, EWRI River Restoration
Task Committee
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Society of American Military Engineers
Water Environment Federation
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Stony Point Hydrology LLC
137 Wisconsin Ave Suite 308
PO Box 123
Waukesha, WI 53187-0123
262-470-3485
[email protected]
stonypointhydro.com
Ph.D., PE, D.WRE, CFM, ENV SP
Principal Water Resources Engineer
Mike has over 25 years of professional and academic experience focusing on the
hydrology and hydraulics of surface water systems, with special emphasis on the
restoration of streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands. He has worked on more than
140 surface water projects in 20 states, Canada and Puerto Rico, including more
than 40 with significant ecosystem restoration components.
Key Skills:
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Ecosystem Restoration Design
Watercourse Analysis and Design
Hydrologic Modeling
1-D and 2-D Hydraulic Modeling
Water Quality Evaluation
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
Flood Risk Assessment and
Management
Floodplain Permitting
Dam Assessment and Permitting
Restoration Experience
Mike’s graduate work focused on the restoration of freshwater ecosystems, first in lakes and then
in rivers and wetlands. His background provides him with the basis to analyze both the physical
drivers (such as flows, water levels, substrate) and the water quality aspects (such as nutrients,
dissolved oxygen) that are key to supporting healthy ecosystems. Throughout his career he has
conducted planning and implementation of restoration projects working at scales ranging from sitespecific practices to watershed plans encompassing thousands of square miles. He has worked on
ten lake restoration projects in four states (WI, IA, IL and WA) and six wetland restorations (WI, IL,
FL and MO). He has designed restoration measures focusing on habitat enhancement, channel
reconstruction, restoration of sediment and geomorphic processes and/or improving fish passage
for seventeen rivers and streams in five states (WI, IL, IA, MO and AZ).
Watercourse Design Experience
Dr. Schwar has led the design of several large flood management projects, including offline storage
basins, floodplain excavation and levee/floodwall systems. He has also designed ten channel
and/or bank reconstruction projects in five different states (WI, IL, OH, MN, MO and AZ). He
developed and currently teaches a course titled “Watercourse Design” at the Milwaukee School of
Engineering.
Modeling Experience
Mike used hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to develop approaches to address infrastructure
challenges including stormwater management, channel instability and floodplain encroachment for
nearly 25 years. He has extensive experience with hydraulic models including SWMM, HEC-RAS
and FLO-2D and hydrologic models including HSPF and HEC-HMS. He is also familiar with the
use of other more specialized models to evaluate specific problems.
Flood Risk, Floodplain and Dam Assessment Experience
Mike has contributed to the assessment of flood risk for twenty-one levee systems in six states (WI,
IA, IL, MO, NJ and TX) and seven dams in three states (WI, IL and WA). He also led the floodplain
permitting, including FEMA coordination where necessary, for seven other projects.
Appendix B:
Detailed Cost Estimate
DAL Consulting Engineer and Project Managers
Attachment C - Detailed Cost Estimate
Project Costs
dal / 11/21/2016
16
98
4
12
6
4
17500
$5,720
$3,000
$6,220
$2,560
30
2
4
32
$250
$8,000
16
4
47
$195
$9,165
4
46
$100
$4,600
16
$105
$1,680
18
12
141
4360
$2,180
$2,180
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
$
$
1,190.00
395.00
$
$
$
$
5,720.00
3,000.00
6,220.00
2,560.00
$
$
2,180.00
2,180.00
$
23,445
Primary Task Cost (Rounded)
16
8
36
12
38
12
1585
$1,190
$395
Secondary Task Cost (Absolute)
16
13
Total Disb. Cost
16
Tot. Fees (by Primary Task)
10
3
Tot. Fees (by Secondary Task)
8
2
Total Staff Hours (by Primary Task)
Total Staff Hours (by Secondary Task)
2
1
Project Coordinator- Desiree Foo
Consultant - Caitlin Moran
Description
Gather and Review of Hydromteric Data
Compile and Review of Cross Lake Water Levels
Data Filling and Establishing Data Set for Model
Interim PDC Water Regime Model
Prepare Spreadsheet Model with High and Low Water Levels
Collaboration Meetings With MH
Callibration Runs with Model 1977 to 2015 - Model Parameters
Establish Past Costs for Low Water Levels
Project Management
Project Management
Internal Meetings
Subtotal hours/days
Hourly/Daily rates
Subtotals (Fees, Disbursements & Complete)
Senior Consultant -Michael Schwar
Task
100
110
120
200
210
220
230
240
300
310
320
Project Manager - John Duncan
Disbursements
$
1,600
$
17,500
$
4,400
$
23,500
141
$
23,445
$
23,445
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