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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the matter of Authorizing a Grant Application } RESOLUTION NO.
to the Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle }
Activities Program for the Discovery Bay Trail }
Connection Planning Project (412-1735)
}
This is a resolution that authorizes submitting application(s) for grant funding assistance for Nonhighway
and Off-Road Vehicle Activities program project(s) to the Recreation and Conservation Office as provided
in Chapter 46.09 RCW, Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities, WAC 286 and subsequent
Legislative action.
WHEREAS, our organization has approved a comprehensive parks and recreation plan that includes this
project; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program,
state grant assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of planning; and
WHEREAS, our organization considers it in the best public interest to complete the project described in the
application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The Public Works Director is authorized
Conservation Office for grant assistance;
to make formal application to the Recreation and
2. Any grant assistance received will be used for direct costs associated with implementation of the
project referenced above;
3. Our organization hereby certifies that our matching share of project funding will be derived by
supporting staff and volunteer time and/or private cash donations from the Peninsula Trails Coalition and
that we are responsible for supporting all non-cash commitments to this project should they not materialize.
4. We acknowledge that the grant assistance, if approved, will be paid on a reimbursement basis,
meaning we will only request payment from the Recreation and Conservation Office after eligible and
allowable costs have been incurred and payment remitted to our vendors, and that the Recreation and
Conservation Office will hold retainage until the project is deemed complete.
5. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for
grant assistance; and
6. We provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF JUNE 2012.
SEAL:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
John Austin, Chair
ATTEST:
Raina Randall
Deputy, Clerk of the Board
Phil Johnson, Member
David Sullivan, Member
Project Summary
Discovery Bay Trail Connection Planning
What:
The Discovery Bay Trail Connection Planning project is an analysis of Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) route
options around the head of Discovery Bay from Old Gardiner Road on the west side to State Route (SR)
20 on the east side.
Olympic Discovery Trail potential future route around Discovery Bay
Why:
Planning is vital at this time in order to synchronize with multiple estuary restoration projects and to
preserve the viability of the ODT active transportation corridor that is envisioned to stretch from Port
Townsend to the Pacific Ocean.
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Activities:
The primary outdoor recreational activities provided via the ODT at this location are bicycling, walking,
and accessing the shoreline, including hand-launching watercraft.
Process:
The process will include communications with landowners, trail advocates, and the restoration
community; investigation concerning environmental permits and design requirements; and engineer's
cost estimation.
Outcome:
The outcome of the project will be 30% plans for a preferred trail route.
Grant:
Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicles Activities (NOVA) Program - Non-motorized Program
Description:
One of the sources of funding for non-motorized trails, camping, and off-road vehicle riding is the NOVA
program, which provides grants to develop and manage recreation opportunities for users of
backcountry trails and non-highway roads. Grants may be used planning, capital improvements,
maintenance, operation, land acquisition, education, and law enforcement on trails. Typical projects
vary from development of trails and trail heads, to maintenance of intensive use areas, such as off-road
vehicle sports parks.
Planning Grant Maximum: $100,000
Proposed Project Cost: $110,000 (including $10,000 County match of 175 staff hours)
Budget Breakdown: Route survey and reconnaissance $15,000
Environmental documentation/analysis $20,000
Site master plan development $25,000
Trail engineering/design (30% plans) $50,000
Schedule: Applications due July 2, 2012
Proposals are evaluated and ranked summer/fall 2012
State Legislature allocates funding winter 2013
Recipients are notified of award spring 2013
Funding agreements executed summer 2013
Planning project completed late 2014/early 2015
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