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The study will include a geologic assessment for regulated activities, such as road building, as required by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (fNRCC). Conclusions from the investigation would be coupled with appropriate management recommendations, which may include a more detailed Phase 2 investigation if warranted. II. Scope of Work The Scope of Work shall be deftned as the follo\\"ing three work periods: Pre-field Research, Field Investigation, and Data Analysis/Report Preparation. 1. Pre-field Research Pre-field research will include literature and mapping reviews, and consultation with Hicks and Company, representatives of the City of San Marcos, and other geologists and biologists as needed, in order to collect all existing reportS, descriptions, maps, air photos, and! or other information relevant to the Project. 2. Field Investigation The Project will search for and hydrogeologically evaluate any caves, karst or other geologic features in the area where the proposed road is being considered for construction. The search will roughly cover a JOO-m-wide area to allow for variations from the proposed road's course and possible impacts from associated construction activities. A small amount of excavation by hand may be conducted at the features if warranted to adequately evaluate them. All features will be accurately located on a topographic map. If available, :Hlcks and Company will provide an aerial photograph of the property, overlain with 1-2' interval topographic contours. 3. Data Analysis/Report Preparation The results of this project will be provided in a report to Hicks and Company, with maps, recommendations, and other information as appropriate to the results. The repon will include a stratigraphic column, a topographic site map with the location of the features, and a geologic assessment table per TNRCC requirements. III. Personnel, Rates, Schedule, and Budget All fees are based on average market value of materials, travel, and of the particular types and levels of services. Project personnel will include: a) Dr. George Vern, project consultant, hydrogeologist, $75/hr; b) Peter Sprouse, cartographer, $25/hr; c) Four karst technicians, $25/hr/person. The cost of the project will vary according to the number of features discovered, the extent and nature of any caves discovered, and the subsequent assessment requirements. Estimated costs for the Project total $14,500, as shown in the table below. The estimate is PAGE 14 OF 15 OF EXHIBIT 1