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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the matter of Authorizing a Grant Application
to the Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle
Activities Program for the Discovery Bay Trail
Connection Planning Project (# 12-1735)
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RESOLUTION NO. 36-12
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:
I. The Public Works Director is authorized to make fonnal application to the Recreation and
Conservation Office for grant assistance;
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 fonnal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for
grant assistance; and
6. We provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application.
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Deputy, Clerk of the Board
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Proiect Summarv
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 raute around Discovery Boy
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 environmentai 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
Environmental documentation/analysis
Site master plan development
Trail engineering/design (30% plans)
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$50,000
Schedule: Applications due
Proposals are evaluated and ranked
State Legislature allocates funding
Recipients are notified of award
Funding agreements executed
Planning project completed
July 2, 2012
summer/fall 2012
winter 2013
spring 2013
summer 2013
late 2014/early 2015
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Department of Public Works
o Consent Agenda
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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
From:
Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
Frank Gifford, Public Works Director -iff!
To:
Agenda Date:
June 18, 2012
Subject:
Resolution authorizing NOVA grant application for Discovery Bay
Trail Connection Planning
Statement of Issue:
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. 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. 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. The outcome of the project will be 30% plans for a
preferred trail route.
Public Works intends to apply for state grant funds from the Nonhighway and Off-Road
Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program for these planning and pre-design activities. An
Authorizing Resolution from the Board of County Commissioners is required as part of
the application. Refer to the attached Resolution and Project Summary.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pros 8: Cons:
Grant funds will enable Jefferson County to continue to work with project partners
such as Peninsula Trails Coalition, North Olympic Salmon Coalition, Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Washington State Department of Transportation
to seek a viable ODT route around Discovery Bay.
Department of Public Works
o Consent Agenda
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Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
The application will be for the maximum of $100,000 available for planning. The
County will contribute $10,000 worth of staff time (approximately 175 hours). The
Peninsula Trails Coalition and other partners may contribute volunteer hours and/or
cash contributions.
Recommendation:
The Board is requested to sign the Authorizing Resolution and return to Public Works
for inclusion in the grant application.
Department Contact:
Josh Peters, Principal Transportation Planner
385-9167
Reviewed By:
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