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]EFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Tami Pokorny, Environmental Specialist II
DATE: ~cunu6v(z~ 'I , Zb13
SUB7ECT: RecommendatiVons and Resolution for the 2013
Conservation Futures Funding Cycle
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
At the request of the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee, staff requests
BoCC signature on a resolution to approve the draft conservation futures materials for
the 2013 funding cycle and to establish an application period and estimate of funds
available to new projects.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S:
The CF Committee's recommendations which were incorporated into the program
manual, application and ratings sheet were developed during its September 17 and
November 26 meetings. All but one of these recommendations are limited to
administrative type changes -especially reorganizing and better aligning the application
and ratings sheet. The most substantive change involved a new, parallel construction for
the two ratings questions (#8 and #12) specific to agricultural and silvicultural projects.
Analogous to projects that protect open space for agricultural production, projects that
protect active timberlands will now be awarded points for that fact alone. Certified
sustainable practices and forest restoration would earn additional points. A few of the
changes to materials also reflect the committee's desire to hold site visits in advance of
project presentations in 2013. The draft calendar will be posted on the website in mid
January.
The proposed resolution also establishes a CF application period of January 17 to March
1 and estimates available funding, as calculated by JCPH staff, at $240,000. Of this
amount, up to $33,563 may be awarded to operations and maintenance activities (15%
of projected 2012 revenues).
COMMUNITY HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WATER QUALITY
MAIN: 3603859400 ALWAYS WORKNGFORASAFERAND MAIN: 360385-9444
FAx: 3sa3a5saol HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FAX: 360379-4487
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
Approval of the resolution would have no impact to the General Fund. Funding to
support the Conservation Futures Program is provided by the Jefferson County
Conservation Futures Tax Levy. The estimate of available funds for 2013 projects was
calculated using figures for total anticipated 2012 revenue to the Conservation Futures
Fund and 2012 program expenses. The final figure will be calculated prior to project
ranking by the CF Committee.
JCPH Management recommends the BoCC approve the resolution to initiate the 2013
Conservation Futures Funding Cycle.
REVIEWED BY:
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COMMUNITY HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ALWAYS WORKING FORASAFERAND NATURAL RESOURCES
MA~IN360o 859 0010 HEALTHIER COMMUNITY MAIN: 360385-9444
FAX: 360-385-9401
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
hi the Matter of Establishing a Conservation }
Futures Program Application Period, Setting }
An Estimated Amount of Conservation }
Futures Funds Available and Approving }
Program Materials for Use in the 2013 } RESOLUTION NO.
Conservation Future Funding Cycle }
WHEREAS, conservation futures tax levy collections, authorized under RCW 84.34.230
are an important means of retaining community character and accomplishing open space policies and
objectives of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan that encourage the coordinated acquisition of
key open space lands for long term protection, and;
WHEREAS', Jefferson County is authorized by RCW 84.34.210 and 84.34.220 to
acquire open space land, agricultural and timber lands, as defined in RCW 84.34.220, and;
WHEREAS; the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee and program staff
have developed and revised program materials in accordance with Jefferson County Code Section
3.08.030, and;
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(1), an
application submission date shall be established no later than March 30, and;
WHEREAS; under the provisions of the Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(1),
public notice shall be provided at least one month prior to the application submission date, and;
WHEREAS, Public Health has estimated the amount of Conservation Futures funds
available for new acquisition and operations and maintenance projects in 2013, and;
WHEREAS, Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners considers it in the best
public interest to establish the program application materials, period and available funding for the 2013
Conservation Futures funding cycle,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RES'OL L'ED by the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners as follows:
Jefferson County hereby approves of the draft 2013 Conservation Futures Program
Manual, Application, and Ranking Sheet.
2. The Conservation Futures application period will commence January 17, 2013 and the
application submission deadline will be March 1, 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. Establishing a Consei-~~ation Futures Program Application Period, Setting an Amount of
Conservation Futures Funds Available and Approving Program Materials for Use in the 2013 Conservation Futures
Funding Cycle
The total amount of Conservation Futures Fluids available to the 2013 funding round is
estimated to be $240,000.
4. Of this amount, up to $33,563 is available to fund operations and maintenance projects.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of
2012 in Port Townsend,
Washinbton.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
JEFFERSON COT_]NTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jolu~ Austin, Chair
Plul Jolulson, Member
Raina Randall
Deputy Clerk of the Board
David Sullivan, Member
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Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual
2013 Funding Cycle
Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual
2013 Funding Cycle
Mission of the Conservation Futures Program
The mission of the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program is to provide a sy-stein of
public open spaces, those open spaces being necessary for the health, welfare, benefit and
safety- of the residents of Jefferson County and the maintenance of Jefferson Count- as a
desirable place to live, visit and locate businesses.
Conservation Futures Citizen's Oversight Committee Membership (as of November 2012)
Phil Andn~s
Scott Brinton
Lige Christian
JD Gallant
Jen-~° Gorsline
Rai Hunter
Janet Iiearslev
Phyllis Schultz
Richard Jahnlce
Lorna Smith
Sarah Spaeth
John Wood
Table of Contents
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Overview ............................................................................ ....................... 3
Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee (CF Committee) ...... .....................4
Project Selection ................................................................ ... . .. ... ... ... ... .........~
hiformation Sources ............................................................ ... . .. ... ... ..............4
Reimbursement ..................................................................... ......................>
Compliance with All Laws ........................................................ .......................~
Record Retention ............................................................... ... . .. ... ... ...............~
Acquisition Projects ................................................................ .......................H
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Pro_jects ................................... ......................9
Required Meeting and Site Visit ................................................. ......................11
Grant Notification and Agreement ............................................... .......................11
Annual Reports ...................................................................... .....................11
Program Suggestions ........................................................... ... . .. ... ... ... ...........12
Foi7ns a<ld Templates ............................................................... ......APPENDIX A
Funding Request and Reimbursement Form
Project Agreement Template
Annual Report Form Template
Please note: The 2013 CF Application and Ratiligs Worksheets a re available
separateh~ from program staff.
Map of Approved Projects ......... ................................................ .......APPENDIX B
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Overview
Jefferson County welcomes your application to the Conservation Futures Program (CF
Program). Please do not hesitate to contact Jefferson County Environmental Health
Department with questions at Ph: 360/38-9444, Fai: 360/379-4487 or
tpokorny ~'aco.jefferson.wa.us. The Conservation Futures Program website address is
http: //~~ ~~~«~. co. j efferson.~~-~a. a s/commissioners/Conservation/conservation. asp.
hi July 2002, the count~~ commissioners approved Conservation Futures Ordinance, now
codified at Jefferson Count- Code Section 3.08 in accordance ~yith the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW) Chapter 84.34. The ordinance establishes goals for the county's
Conservation Futures Program and an allocation process for the conservation futures tai levy
The purpose of the CF Program is to acquire open space lands, including green spaces,
greenbelts, fish and wildlife habitat, trail rights-of-wars. agricultural land and timber land (as
those teens are defined in Ch. 84.34 RCW). Projects may include fee-simple or any lesser
interest or development right with respect to real property as well as operation and
maintenance (O & M) activities. O & M projects must be linked to CF-funded acquisitions.
A ~0% match is required for all project ti<-pes. Match must be cash, land trades, the value
of land to be traded, or other open spaces lililced to the property under application. Open
space, wildlife habitat, agricultural and timber lands are all eligible. The project sponsor
must sign a grant agreement with the county (see Appendix A).County code (JCC
03.08.030(10)) requires that properties or easements be held by public entities or others
as defined in RCW 84.34210. Govermnent entities may choose to share title of a
property with anon-profit nature conservancy corporation or association. Public open
spaces must be available on the same conditions to all residents of the county for the
benefit of all Jefferson County residents and visitors. Applicants for projects may include
the county, municipalities, park districts, state or federal agencies, private non-profit
corporations or associations, and private individuals.
Project applicants must be represented by a local sponsoring organization based in Jefferson
County. Potential sponsors include local govermnents, special purpose districts and non-
profit corporations. A list of potential sponsors is available by contacting program staff. A
project sponsor is responsible for the content and submission of the application, organizing
and hosting a site visit, mal~ing a formal project presentation to the CF Committee, the
stewardship plan and its implementation, and all contracting, reporting, and reimbursement
obligations ~yith Jefferson County.
Available funding is amiounced early in the calendar year and applications are
provided by Jefferson County Environmental Health. Conservation Futures Fund
monies can be the collateral, revenue stream or security for long-term financing
(typically bonds) in a manner consistent ~~;ith lacy. Public ~yorkshop(s) maybe
held prior to the start of the fimding round. Staff is ahvays available to answer
questions fi-om sponsors, applicants, and interested parties.
Applications are typically due the first Monday in March and sponsors present projects to the
CF Committee and host site visits in April. hi April or Mav, the CF Committee meets to rank
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projects, determine recommended funding levels, and compose its overall recommendations
to the BoCC. The BoCC makes a~~-ard determinations in June. Funding for reimbursement is
generally not available until August. At least evei-~ other rear, the BoCC reviews the
priorities of the Conservation Futures Program and the related project ranking s~-stem. All
meetings of the Conservation Futures Committee are open to the public. Citizens are
encouraged to attend.
Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee (CF Committee)
The CF Committee membership is intended to reflect a broad spectrum of interests and
eipertise. It includes at least two individuals from each commissioner district and at least
nine citizens total. Anyone interested in apph~ing for a seat on the committee is encouraged to
contact the Board of County Commissioners Office (jeffbocc~«;co.jefferson.«~a.us) and/or
program staff.
Project Selection
The CF Committee ranks projects according to criteria designed to reflect the priorities
eipressed in Jefferson County Code (JCC 03.08). Please see the code and current application
for specifics.
After the site visits and project presentations, each CF Committee member independently
ranks each project on a preliminary basis. At the nett meeting of the CF Committee, these
scores are discussed and adjusted. The committee then determines a rank order for the
projects and develops a recommendation for allocating the available funding bet«-een projects
and beta-een capital expenses and O & M. Both the rasilt order and the finding
recommendations are presented to the county commmissioners quid a public hearing is held at a
regularly scheduled meeting, usually in June.
Designation of grant a~yards may be made at this time or at a later date, at the discretion of
the commissioners. Fmids may be available as early as August. Please contact program st<1ff
for more information about the timing of funds availability.
Information Sources
The Conservation Futures Program is administered by the Commissioners Office with
assistance from the Enviromnental Health Depai~nent. Please note that the information
contained in this manual does not supersede the statutes governing the Jefferson County
Conservation Futures Fund and Program, and should be read in conjunction with them.
Relevant sections of law are found in Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 84.34 (RCW
84.34) and the Jefferson County Code (JCC 03.08).
To access RCW 84.34 online, visit ~ti~~~~-.leg.«-a.gov/Help/helpwithsearch.hhn and click on
"Laws and Agency Rules." The Jefferson County Code is available online at
http://~~~«v.codepublishing.com/WA/JeffersonCounty.
Contact progr~un staff at ph: 360/379-4498, fay: 360/379-4487 or send an email to
tpokorn~ ~~a;co.jefferson.wa.us.
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Reimbursement
All grants are funded through the Jefferson County Conservation Futtues tai levy. Except in
the case of escro«- payanents, sponsors must expend their own fiords on eligible and allowable
eipenditures prior to requesting reimbursement. With sufficient lead tune, an approved
settlement statement, and a preliminary title report, CF finds may be made available to the
title company shorty- before closing for the direct costs of property acquisition and closing.
Please discuss dates for closings and loan periods with program staff to help ensure that grant
fluids are read- and available «-hen needed.
The project sponsor «=ill commit to providing a matching contribution of no less than the
amount of conservation futures funds a«arded to the project before conservation futures tai
fluids are reimbursed to that sponsor. This contribution may consist of
• cash
• land trades if the valuation of the land to be traded is established by a valuation
arising from an appraisal generated by a Washington State Certified Licensed
Appraiser (Member of the Appraisal Institute MAI);
• the cash value of the land to be traded, excluding Jefferson County conservation
futures contributions; or
• other open spaces acquired within the previous two rears that is situated either
directh adjacent to or could, in the sole discretion of the county, be ditecth- linked
to the property under application.
• cost of appraisal, title insurance, closing costs, and other miscellaneous fees (See
JCC' 3.08.0300).)
The funding request, reimbursement form and backup documentation may be submitted any
time during the project period. It is important to implement projects in as timely a maimer as
possible and also to bill in a timely maimer.
If matching fluids are not secured ~yithin three years, the project may be required to re-apply.
Jefferson County must pre-approve easement language and ~yill add restrictive language to
statutoi-~- warrantee deeds. or require the use of other legal instruments, to ensure
conservation of project and match properties in perpetuity.
Compliance with All Laws
Project sponsors shall comply fully with the project agreement, grant program policies,
Count- policies and all applicable federal, state and local laws, orders, regulations and
permits.
Record Retention/Public Records Act
The project sponsor shall retain all books, records, documents, data and other materials
relevant to the agreement for a minimum of sir (6) years after the completion of the project.
Documents related to the eipenditure of CF funds, byway of example only, purchase and
sale contracts, settlement documents, invoices, e-mails, eipert reports and/or appraisals, are
Public Records subject to disclosure in accordance with the Public Records Act, Ch. 42.56
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RCW, if requested by a citizen or entity. All meetings and activities of the CF Committee are
subject to the Open Public Meetings Act, Ch. 42.30 RCW. The public is ahyays invited and
encouraged to attend. Two observer comment periods are included in each agenda.
Acquisition Projects
Project applications for the acquisition of property must meet the following threshold criteria
in order to be considered for funding. Each application «-ill receive an initial screening to
make sure that it is in compliance. Applicants are encouraged to submit pertinent materials
and documents, as appropriate, in addition to those items required.
Project Eligibility
Proposed acquisitions must have a willing seller.
The property. or property right, must be eligible for purchase as defined by state
lacy, RCW 84. 34.210 (i.e. "...protect, preserve, maintain, improve, restore, limit
the future use of, or othei~~=ise conserve. selected open space land, faun and
agricultural land, and timber land... ").
Conservation Futures funds cannot be used to acquire property, or a property
right, that will be used for active recreation purposes (including but not limited to
sports fields, playgrounds, recreation centers, s~yiinming beaches or pools,
motorized boat launches).
Conservation Futures funds cannot be used for passive development of a site.
For the purposes of this application. passive improvements include, but are not
limited to, trails, interpretive centers, viesypoints, picnic areas, access, restrooms,
landscaping and parl~ing.
A~rpliccmt Eli,~7ihility
Eligible applicants include the County, municipalities, Park Districts, State or federal
agencies, private non-profit corporations or associations, and private individuals.
Sponsor Eligibility
All applicants must have a local sponsor. Eligible sponsors include county,
municipalities, park districts, or private non-profit corporations based in Jefferson
County. A current, but not necessarily comprehensive, list of eligible local sponsors may
be requested from program staff.
Eligible Capital Project Expenc~itz~res: (See also JC'C' 3.080.030(7))
Capital project eipenditures or match may include:
Costs of acquiring real property, including interests in real property
Cost of related relocation of eligible occupants (includes administration)
Cost of appraisal
Cost of appraisal revie~y
-Cost of title insurance
-Closing costs
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Pro rata real estate tales
-Recording fees
-Compensating tai
Hazardous «~aste substances reports
Directly- related staff and administrative costs (These are limited to 5°0 of the total cost of the
project.)
-Related legal costs excluding the cost of preparing application for conservation
firtures funds.
Baseline documentation
Boundary survey-
Cultural reSOA1CeS review (suil~eV- exca~~ation- on-site monitoring and data reco~~er~~)
Conservation firtures tai levy finds may not be used to acquire any real property or
interest in real property therein through the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Eligible Operations & Maintenance Expenditztyes Please note: Total O & ~I~„~~~r•d.~ ~,re Iz~,~~t~d to
I S°o of the conservation fi~tnres fimca'ing available in any year -contact staff for details.
Operations & Maintenance eipenditures or match may- include, but are not limited to:
Cultural reSOUrCeS reVle~'~% (suit~ev, e~caeation, on-site monitoring and data reeoveiti~)
-Demolition
-Fencing (if needed for public safety or resource protection)
_NOZIOUS «eed COritrol (initial eontroL up to $7~ per acre)
_Signage
-Special site-specific reports (e.g. ste~~ardship reports>
Wetland identification and/or delineation
~S'tewat°dshi~ Play
Prior to reimbursement, sponsors must provide a stewardship plan that describes how the
property, or property right, ~~ i11 be maintained over time. Costs for stewardship plans are
eligible for operations and maintenance reimbursement only under "Special Reports" (not
as a capital acquisition expense).
Title Report anti Title Insurance
Please make county staff a~~-are of issues that could affect the title report and provide
updates as they are generated. A title report and title insurance are to be issued in
conjunction with the property U-ansaction.
A~~raisals
Successful applicants must provide an ilidependent appraisal (standard. narrative or
M.A.L) fi-om a Washington State Certified Licensed Appraiser if the estimate of value
exceeds the assessed value at the time that reimbursement is requested. In no case shall
conservation futures funds dispersed exceed the grant amount awarded by the BoCC. No
appraisal is required for properties assessed at $20,000 or less.
The appraisal must:
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be no more than 1 year old. A Supplemental Update by the original appraiser
maybe required, at the discretion of the county, if the appraisal is more than
sii months old.
include a current Title Report provided at the time of the most current
appraisal or update.
if timber, mineral or aquatic resources are to be included as value to the
appraisal, then the appraisal shall include a separate timber, mineral or
aquatic resources evaluation of value,
or
an opinion of value from a qualified representative of the real estate industi~-
or recent valuation from the Jefferson County Assessor's Office may be used
when the total assessed value does not emceed $20.000.
Review Appraisals
No appraisal review is required of the sponsor by the CF program. However, the CF
Committee and/or the county may choose to select an appraisal for independent review
for any- reason.
Project Implementation
At the time of purchase or the signing of a "purchase and sale agreement", the
appraisal must be no more than a year old unless an ei-tended period is
requested and approved by the county, up to a total of 18 months.
Application and Attachment Requirements for Acquisition P~°ojects
All materials must be submitted in hard copy eicept as noted below and specified in the
application:
Proof of Willing Seller: A "Willing Seller" letter confirming that the current
owner of the property proposed for acquisition is willing to sell.
Estimate of Value: A county assessment, certified appraisal of value, and/or
an estimate of value from the project sponsor.
Site Location Map: On a Jefferson County base map, or on a map of the
sponsoring agency's jurisdictional boundaries, clearly identify the location of
the proposed acquisition.
Project Boundai-~- Map: On aquarter-section map or other map of sufficiently
large scale, identifr the boundaries of the proposed project.
Color Images: Provide sii (6) different views of the property proposed for
acquisition. The images should show vegetation, terrain, waterfront, man-
made features, access roads, wetlands, unique characteristics, etc. Please
include captions and an aerial view, if available. Provide in hard copy as well
as JPEG or PDF.
Development Plan or Narrative: Provide a schematic or master plan map of
the project site showing proposed uses and improvements. if applicable.
In addition, if the application sponsor is a private non-profit organization,
attachments must also include:
_ Proof of ~O1(c)(3) Status
-Current Budget
Board Roster
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-Organization Chart or Staff Roster
-Most Recent Financial Statements (audited if possible)
-Copy of minutes or resolution documenting official action to submit
application for proposed acquisition. If snore than one project is submitted
from the same sponsor, the minutes or resolution should indicate the project
priority- and how it «as deteimiiied.
Operation and Maintenance Funding
Availability gfFz~~rds fot° O &M
Only projects that are acquired usilig conseitiation futures funds are eligible for O & M
fiinding. Requests for O & M fiinding should not eiceed the available limit (consult with
program staff). Approved disbursements for operation and maintenance of interests in
real property purchased with conservation firtures tam levy monies shall not in any
particular year be greater than fifteen percent (15%) of the conservation futures tai levy
monies raised ili the preceding year.
Pf•oject Eligibility
Operation and maintenance funding may be used for ~uiy property acquired with
Conservation Futures funds. Conservation firtures tam levy funds appropriated for O & M
or interests in real property shall not supplant or replace any existing funding for
maintenance and operation of parks and recreational lands.
Ap~licuht EligiUility-
Eligible applicants include the County, municipalities, Park Districts, State or federal
agencies, private non-profit corporations or associations. and private individuals.
,S'ponsor Eligibility
All applicants must have a local sponsor. Eligible sponsors include the County,
municipalities, Park Districts, or private non-profit corporations based in Jefferson
County.
Application anc~'AttaehmentRec~ui~•emev~ts fo~• O &MPNOjects
All requested materials must accompany the application upon submission. If an item is
irrelevant to the project at hand, please explain ~yhv this is so.
Proof of Willing Seller: A "Willing Seller" letter confirming that the current
o~~ ner of the property proposed for acquisition is willing to sell.
Estimate of Value: A County assessment, certified appraisal of value, and/or
ali estimate of value from the project sponsor.
Site Location Map: On a Jefferson County base map, or on a map of the
sponsoring agency's jurisdictional boundaries, clearly- identify the location of
the proposed acquisition.
Project Boundai~- Map: On aQuarter-section map or other map of
sufficiently large scale, identify the boundaries of the proposed project.
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Color Images: Provide sip (6) digital images of the proper- proposed for
acquisition. The images should sho« flora, terrain, ~~-aterfi-ont, man-made
features, access roads, «~etlands, unique characteristics, etc. Please include
captions and an aerial vie«-. if mailable.
Development Plan or Nai7ative: Provide a schematic or master plan map of
the project site shoeing proposed uses and improvements, if applicable.
In addition, if the application sponsor is a private non-profit organization,
attachments must also include:
_ Proof of ~O1(c)(3) Status
-Current Budget
-Board Roster
-Organization Chart or Staff Roster
-Most Recent Financial Statements (audited if possible)
-Copy of minutes or resolution documenting official action to submit
application for proposed acquisition. If more than one project is
submitted from the same sponsor, the minutes or resolution should
indicate the project priority and ho«- it was determined.
Budget and Timeline
Att<lched to the first Annual Reporting Form must be a budget and timeline for
eipenditure of Oc~M funding for the succeeding ten (10) rears measured from the date of
approval by the BoCC.
Documentation of'Match
A match of 50% must be documented «ith each invoice. Match guidelines are identical
for acquisition and O & M proposals. Ili-kind labor camiot be used as match.
Reporting
Any project sponsor receitiring O c~ M funds is required to submit a report each October
until those finds are eipended. An expenditure sumina~~- that provides the follo~s~ing
information must accompany billing:
1) Date the payment ~~-as made.
2) The vendor and/or employee to «hom the payment seas made.
3) A description of what ~~-as purchased or shat ~eork and/or services «-ere performed;
provide a description of what service or ~~-orlc ~tias pcrfonned for the payroll costs
or b~ the sub-contractor.
A~Tlication and Attachment Requirements for O&MPj°ojects
To apply for O & M finding for a project previously purchased using CF Funds, use the
standard application form. Ill question #1, refer to the original project title and year that
the project ~~-as approved followed by "O & M Request Only". If you feel that a question
is ir-elevant to the project at hand. please explain «hy.
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Required Meeting and Site Visit
Project sponsors are required to host a visit to the project site and make a formal presentation
to the CF Committee. The presentation must begin with an introductoi-~ project description
and then be organized according to the sequence of questions listed on the Rating Sheet. Site
visits are videotaped by county staff. The site visits and presentations are scheduled in March
or April.
Grant Notification and Agreement
Sponsors will be notified by staff of grant awards as soon as possible after the BoCC makes
their decision, usually in June. Sponsors will then be asked to sign a project agreement ~~ ith
Jefferson County. An informational template is provided ~yith this manual.
Annual reports
Sponsors are required to submit a brief progress report by October 30 ever- year for three
years after the acquisition funds are disbursed to the applicant. whichever is later. The
progress report must address any changes in the project focus or purpose, progress in
obtaniing matching funding, and stewardship and maintenance. Sponsors receiving O&M
finds will also submit an annual report for each gear that O&M funds are eipended. The
Committee will use the information to develop a project "report card" that will be submitted
annually to the Board of County Commissioners. A report format template is included with
this manual and will be provided to the project sponsor electronically.
Program Suggestions
Suggestions for program improvements are ahvays welcome and may be provided to the
Conservation Futures Committee by letter or email via staff at the contact information on
page 3. Eves}r CF Committee meeting also includes t~yo public comment periods. Meeting
times are provided in newspapers and on the program website.
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Appendix A
ConserYation Futures Funding Request and Reimbursement Form
Jefferson Count~~
Conservation Futures project Name: Date:
Program -
c/o Jefferson Count-
Water Quality Division project Sponsor:
61 ~ Sheridan Street
Port Townsend. WA Billing Period:
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Sponsor's Certificate: I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the items and total listed and
~ attached herein are proper charges for mlterials, merchandise or services fiaimshed andior services
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i~~ rendzred have been prop ided ~a~ithout disc nmination because of a~,e. sei, mairtal status. race. weed,
color. national origin. handicap, religion or Vietnam or disabled veterans status.
BY
Title Date
To Be Completed By~ Sponsor
Categories
(attach Previous Elpenditures To Date Costs For This Billing
detailed lists
p,~oject
and leCelptS) r:greement Non- Non-
Elpendihues Reimbursable Total Elpendihues Reimbursable Total
b~tatch b~Iatch
Land
Totals
O&M
Totals
Funding and Elpenditure Formula (For CF Program Staff Use ONLY)
Agreement Information Previous CF Reimbursements
Match Source Date Notes Total Billed
CF Share Billed
CF Share
Approved
Match Owed
Balance
CF Share Retained
CF Share Paid
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JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION FUTURES PROGRAM
PROJECT AGREEMENT
(template only)
Project Sponsor:
Project Title:
Project Number:
Approval: Resolution No. xxx on xxx, 2013
A. Parties to the Agreement
This Project Grant Agreement (Agreement) is entered into beti`ieen County of Jefferson
(County), PO Boi 1220, Port To«nsend, Washington 98368 and
(Sponsor), Lzzzz, L-zzzz, WA 983~.Y, and shall be binding upon the
agents and all persons acting by or through the parties.
B. Purpose of the Agreement
This Agreement sets out the tei7ns and conditions by ~~ hich a grant is made through the
Jefferson Count- Conservation Futures Fund. The grant is administered b~- Jefferson County
Environmental Health for the Sponsor for the project n~uned above.
C. Description of Project
The subject Project is described in the attached 2013 Conservation Project Application for the
iii (project). Conservation Futures Fund ("CFF") from Jefferson County in an amount not to
emceed $ii «i11 be used towards fee simple acquisition of the real property kno~~m in the
records of the Jefferson County Assessor as APN iii-iii-YZi quid $iii to reimburse for
operations and maintenance expenses incurred before Liii, 20zz.
D. Term of Agreement
The Project Sponsor's on-going obligation for the above project funded by this Agreement is
to provide maintenance of the site or facility to serve the purpose for which it was intended in
perpetuity uiiless otheil~;ise identified in this Agreement.
E. Period of Performance
The Project reimbursement period for acquisition expenses shall begin on zzLZ zz, 2013. The
Project reimbursement period for acquisition expenses will end on iii ii, 2016 uiiless proof
of match is provided prior to this date. No eipenditure made before iii ii, 2013 is eligible
for reimbursement unless incorporated by written amendment into this Agreement.
F. Project Funding
The total grant award provided by the Conservation Futures Fund (CFF) for the Project shall
not eiceed $isi~i and Jefferson County CFF shall not pay any amount beyond that approved
herein for funding of the Project. The Sponsor shall be responsible for all total costs for the
Project that eiceed $iii,i~i. hi no event will the CFF fiords eipended for this purchase
eiceed fifteen percent (15%) of the overall acquisition cost of APN i~z-iii-~~i. This
Project is eligible for reimbursement of capital project and operations and maintenance
eipenditures as described iii the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual for
the 2013 Funding Cycle.
The contribution by the Sponsor toward work on the Project at a minimum shall be as
indicated below. The contribution by the County_ toward work on the Project is described
immediately above and in "C" above.
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Acquisition Percentage Dollar Amount
Conservation Futures - xxxx xx% $xx
Project Sponsor xx% $xx
Total Project Contribution Cost 100% $xx
Operations and Maintenance Percentage Dollar Amount
Conservation Futures - xx~-x xx% $xx
Project Sponsor xx% $xx
Total Operations and Maintenance Cost 100% $xx
G. Unexpended Project Allocations
Should unexpected Project allocations, including, but not limited to project completion at less
than the estimated cost or, alternatively, the abandonment of the Project occur, then the
Sponsor shall notify the County.
H. Rights and Obligations
All rights and obligations of the parties to this Agreement are subject to this Agreement and
its attachments, including the Sponsor's Application and Jefferson County Conservation
Futures Program Manual for the 2013 Funding Cycle, all of which are attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Except as provided herein, no alteration of any of the terns or conditions of this Agreement
~yill be effective unless provided in ~yriting. All such alterations, except those concerting the
period of performance, must be signed by both parties. Period of performance extensions
need only be signed by Jefferson Board of County Commissioners.
I. Indemnification
Sponsor shall indemnifi~, defend and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents
and employees, from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, or any portion
thereof, including attorneys fees and costs, arising from injui~- or death to persons,
including injuries- sickness- disease or death to Sponsor's o~~~n employees. or damage
to property occasioned by a negligent act, omission or failure of the Sponsor.
J. Insurance
The Sponsor shall secure and maintain in force throughout the duration of this
contract:
1. Worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by
the State of Washington.
2. Comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum coverage of
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate in connection with
the Sponsor's performance of this Agreement.
3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injui~- and
property damage liability converge for all o«ned and non o«med
vehicles assigned to or used in the performance of the work for a
combined single limit of not less than $500,000 each occurrence.
4. Sponsor shall provide all required proofs of insurance to the County in
care of, Contracts Manager at Jefferson County Public Health,
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61~Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 prior to fee simple
acquisition of APN zzz-zzz-zzz.
5. The insurance required by this section shall be purchased from
companies or through sources approved by the State bnsurance
Commissioner pursuant to Title 48 RCW.
6. The Sponsor's insurance required by this section shall be in all
circumstances primary to any insurance available to the County.
K. Ownership and Use of Documents
All documents, dra~z-digs, specifications and other materials produced by the Sponsor
in coiuiection with the services rendered under this agreement shall be the property of
the Sponsor whether the project for wluch they- are made is eiecuted or not. The
County shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of dra«-ings
and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with the
Sponsor's endeavors.
L. Compliance with Applicable Statutes, Rules, and Jefferson County Policies
This Agreement is governed by, and the Sponsor shall comply with, all applicable state and
federal laws and regulations, including RCW 84.34210, and published agency policies,
which are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth.
M. Sponsor's Accounting Books and Records
The Sponsor shall maintain complete financial records relating to this contract and
the services rendered including all books, records, documents. receipts, invoices, and
all other evidence of accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and
properly reflect all direct and indirect cost of any nature eipended in the performance
of this contract. The Sponsor's records and accounts pertaining to this agreement are
to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a
period of sir (6) years after the date of the final payment to Sponsor. Copies shall be
made available upon request.
N. Licensing, Accreditation and Registration
The Sponsor shall compl}% «=ith all applicable local, state and federal licensing,
accredit<ltion, permitting and registration requirement/standards necessary for the
performance of this contract.
O. Disputes
Eicept as otherwise provided in this contract, when a bona fide dispute arises
between Jefferson County and the Sponsor and it cannot be resolved, either party
may request a dispute hearing with a mediator assigned by or associated ~~;ith
Jefferson County District Court. Either party's request for a dispute hearing must be
in writing and clearly state:
a. the disputed issue(s),
b. the relative positions of the parties, and
c. the Sponsor's name, address and Agency contact number
These requests must be mailed to the Project Manager, Jefferson County
Environmental Health Department, 61~ Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368,
within fifteen (15) days after either party received notice of the disputed issue(s). The
parties agree that this dispute process shall precede any action in a judicial or quasi-
judicial tribunal. The parties will split evenly the cost of mediation or whatever form
of dispute resolution is used.
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P. Termination for funding
Jefferson County may unilaterally terminate this contract in the event finding from
state, federal, or other sources are ~~~ithdra«n, reduced, or limited in any «ay after the
effective date of this contract.
Q. Termination for Convenience
The County reserves the right to tei7niliate this agreement at any time by giving ten
(10) days written notice to the Sponsor.
R. Assignment
The Sponsor shall not sublet or assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not
transfer any interest in this agreement ~~-ithout the eipress «-ritten consent of the
County.
S. Non-Waiver.
Waiver by the County of any provision of this agreement or any time limitation
provided for ili this agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision.
T. County Does Not Assume Additional Duties
The County does not assume any obligation or duty. eicept as required by federal or
state law, to determine if Sponsor is complying with all applicable statutes, rules,
codes ordinances or permits.
U. Agreement Representatives
All «,ritten communications sent to the Sponsor under this Agreement will be addressed and
delivered to:
Sponsor Contact Conservation Futures Program Contact
Jefferson County Environmental
Health -Conservation Futures
~, '~ 615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend. WA 98368
These addresses shall be effective until receipt by one party from the other of a «ritten notice
of any change.
V. Entire Agreement/Severability
This agreement, along with all attachments, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No
other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding this Agreement shall eiist or bind any of
the parties. If any part of this Agreement is Wiled or adjudicated to be unlawfi~l or void, all
other sections of this Agreement shall continue to have full force and effect.
W. Effective Date
This agreement, for the iiz-Li (project) shall be effective upon signilig by all parties.
X. Venue:
Venue for any litigation arising from this Project Agreement shall be only in the Superior
Court in and for Jefferson County. Each pai~~ to this agreement shall be responsible for their
litigation costs, including attorney's fees.
DATED this
day of
2013.
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Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program
Annual Project Reporting Form (template only)
1. Project Sponsor:
2. Project Title:
3. Project Number:
~. Status:
5. Approval Date:
6. Project goals and objectives:
7. Parcel number(s):
r
8. Total acreage:
9. Easement:
Title
Seller: ~~ ~~
10. Fee Simple
Seller:
1 L Month and ~~ear that CF funding «, as a~yarded:
12. a). Purchase price: b). Total project cost:
13. Amount of CF award:
14. Month and rear of acquisition:
15. Entity holding title:
16. Entity responsible for stewardship:
17. Plans or agreements pertaining to this acquisition:
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18. O& M funds received since acquisition (list b~~ rear):
19. Existing and on-going activities and projects (for each O & M activity that has
occurred since October 1 of the previous rear, please provide supportnig
documentation):
20. Nee events, activities, projects (for each O & M activity- that has occurred since
October 1 of the previous rear, please provide supporting documentation):
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21. Needs and challenges:
22. General progress towards project's objectives:
Completed b5~:
Title:
Organization:
Signature ~ Date
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`Property Acquisition and/or
~QS,1,N~~~ Operations and Maintenance Project Application
Please complete the following application in its entirety. Be sure to answer "N/A"for questions that
don't apply to the project. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Unless directed otherwise, use as much space as needed to answer each question.
Contact program staff at 385-4498 or tpokorny[a~co.jefferson.wa.us with questions.
Background and Eligibility Information
1. Project Title:
2a. Conservation Futures Acquisition Request:
b. Conservation Futures O&M Request:
3. Total Conservation Futures Request:
4. Please indicate the type of interest contemplated in the acquisition process.
Warranty Deed _ Easement _ Other (Please desct•ibe below.)
In whose name will the property title be held after acquisition?
5. Applicant Information
Name of Applicant or Organization:
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Phone: O - ,ext. Fax: ( ) - ,ext.
Email•
6. Sponsor Information: (ifdifferehttlrara a~plicaf~t)
Organization Name:
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Phone: O - ,ext. Fax: ( ) - ,ext.
Email•
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This application was approved by the sponsor's legally responsible body (e.g., board, cozrrzcil, etc.)
on
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7. Site Location
Street Address or Description of Location:
Driving Directions from Port Townsend:
Section:
Township:
Range:
Assessor's Parcel Number(s):
8. EXISTING CONDITIONS
New Site: Yes No
Addition to Existing Site: Yes No
Total Project Acreage (if different):
Number of Parcels:
Acres to Be Acquired:
Current Zoning:
Existing Structures/Facilities:
Any current covenants, easements or restrictions on land use:
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Current Use:
Waterfront (~~ame of boc~'v of~~~ate~~:
Shoreline (linear feet):
Owner Tidelands/Shorelands:
9. Current Property Owner _ is _is not a willing seller.
Project Description
10. In 1000 words or less, provide a summary description of the project, the match, overarching
goal, and three top objectives. Include information about the physical characteristics of the site
that is proposed for acquisition with Conservation Futures Program funds including:
vegetation, topography, surrounding land use, and relationship to parks, trails, and open
space. Describe the use planned for the site, any development plans after acquisition (including
passive development), characteristics of the site which demonstrate that it is well-suited to the
proposed use, and plans for any structures currently on the site. If applicable, describe how
the site relates to the larger project, and whether the project has a plan, schedule and funding
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dedicated to its completion. Please also list any important milestones for the project or critical
dates, e.g, grant deadlines. List the dates and explain their importance. Please attach a
spreadsheet of the budget.
11. Estimate costs below, including the estimated or appraised value of the propert(ies) or
property right(s) to be acquired, even if Conservation Futures funds will only cover a portion
of the total project cost. In the case of projects involving multiple acquisitions, please break
out appraisals and estimated acquisition costs by parcel.
a. Estimated or Appraised Value of Propert(ies) to be Acquired:
b. Total Estimated Acquisition-related Cost (see Conservation Fnt7rresMan~ral for eligible costs):
c. Total Operation and Maintenance Cost:
d. Total Project Cost:
Basis for Estimates (include information about how the property value(s) was determined,
anticipated acquisition-related costs, general description of operation and maintenance work
to be performed, task list with itemized budget, and anticipated schedule for completion of
work):
Scored Questions
la. Sponsor or other organizations -will -will not contribute to acquisition of proposed site
and/or operation and maintenance activities.
b. If applicable, please describe below how contributions from groups or agencies will reduce the
need to use Conservation Futures program funds.
c. Matching Fund Estimate
Conservation Futures Funds Requested
Matching Funds/Resources'~
Total Project Acquisition Cost
Acquisition O&M
100%
* If a prior acglrisition is being~ro~osed as match, ~Iease describe and provide documentation of vahre,
location, date of acquisition and other information that ~~~ould directJv Iink the match to the property
being considered for acquisition.
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d. Source of matching Amount of Contribution If not, Contribution If not,
funds/resources contribution approved? when? available now? when?
$ Yes No Yes No
$ Yes No Yes No
$ Yes No Yes No
$ Yes No Yes No
NOTE: Matching finds are st~~ongly recommended and a higher rating ~a~ill be assigned to those
projects that graarantee additional resources for acquisition. Donation of~rgerty or a~roperty
right ~~~ill be considered as a hatching resource. Donation of resources for ongoing maintenance o~°
ste~~~ardslzip ("in-kind" contributions) are not eligible as a match.
2 a. Sponsoring agency _is _is not prepared to provide long-term stewardship (maintenance,
up-keep, etc.) for the proposed project site.
b. Describe any existing programs or future plans for stewardship of the property, including the
nature and extent of the commitment of resources to carry out the stewardship plan.
3 a. Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on-going stewardship experience.
b. Has the sponsor and/or applicant of this project been involved in other projects previously
approved for Conservation Futures funding?
No, neither the sponsor nor applicant has been involved in a project previously approved
for Conservation Futures funds.
Yes, the sponsor and/or applicant for this project has been involved in a project
previously approved for Conservation Futures funds. Please provide details:
4 a. Property -can -cannot feasibly be acquired in a timely fashion with available resources.
b. Necessary commitments and agreements -are -are not in place.
c. All parties -are -are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition.
If "not" to any of the above, please explain below.
5. The proposed acquisition _is specifically identified in an adopted open space, conservation, or
resource preservation program or plan, or community conservation effort. Please describe
below, including the site's importance to the plan. Please reference the ~~~ebsite of the plan if
available or include the plan ~~~ith this application.
-complements an adopted open space or conservation plan, but is not specifically identified.
Please describe belo~~~, and describe how the prgosed acquisition is consistent ~~~ith the plan.
_is a stand-alone project.
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6. Conservation Opportunity or Threat:
a. The proposed acquisition site -does -does not provide a conservation or preservation
opportunity which would otherwise be lost or threatened.
b. If applicable, please carefully describe the nature and immediacy of the opportunity or threat,
and any unique qualities about the site.
7. The proposed acquisition:
provides habitat for State of Washington Priority Habitat and/or State or Federal
Threatened, Endangered or Sensitive species.
provides habitat for a variety of native flora or fauna species.
_ contributes to an existing or future wildlife corridor or migration route.
If uf~r~n~atwe ire af~y of the above, please desc~°ibe beloti~~, ar~d cite o~ provide doc~rmehtation of
species' use.l
8 a. Describe the extent and nature of current and planned agricultural use of the proposed
acquisition, including any anticipated changes to that use once the property, or property right,
is acquired with Conservation Futures funds.
b. Describe any participation by the current property owner in any other agricultural land
conservation programs, including the program and nature of the involvement.
9. Describe how the proposed acquisition benefits primarily a -local area -broad county area
including the area served, the nature of the benefit, the jurisdictions involved, and the
populations served.
10. Describe the educational or interpretive opportunities that exist for providing public access,
educational or interpretive displays (signage, kiosks, etc.) on the proposed site, including any plans
to provide those improvements and any plans for public accessibility.
11. The proposed acquisition _ includes historic or culturally significant resources3 and
is registered with the National Register of Historic Places, or an equivalent program.
is recognized locally has having historic or cultural resources.
~ See. for eiample, http://«-~~s~~.dnr.wa.gov/researchscience/topics/naturalherita~e/pages/amp_nh.aspz
http://«~«~ .~~ dfi~ .~~-a.Qov/conservation/phs/list/
The words "education" and "interpretation" are interpreted broadly by the CF Committee.
Cultural resources means archeological and historic sites and artifacts, and traditional religious ceremonial and
social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes and mandatory protections of resources under chapters 27.44
and 27.3 RCW.
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is adjacent to and provides a buffer for a historic or cultural site.
If affrrNZative irz arty of the above, please describe be1o~~~, and cite or provide doczzmentatio~ of the
historical o~° ctrltlrral reso7rrces.
12a. Describe the extent and nature of current and planned silvicultural use of the proposed
acquisition. Please cite or~rovide doczmzerrtation of existing or~larry~ed silvic~rlt~rral activities
inchading forest ~TZanagement plan(s) or forest ecosystem restoration.
b. Describe any participation by current property owner in silviculture conservation programs,
including the program and nature of the involvement.
Verification
13. Sponsors of applications that are approved for funding by the Board of County
Commissioners are required to submit a brief progress report by October 30 every year for
three years after the award is approved, or three years after the acquisition funds are
disbursed to the applicant, whichever is later. The progress report must address any changes
in the project focus or purpose, progress in obtaining matching funding, and stewardship and
maintenance. Sponsors receiving O&M funds will also submit an annual report for each year
that O&M funds are expended. The Committee will use the information to develop a project
"report card" that will be submitted annually to the Board of County Commissioners.
If this application is approved for funding, I understand the sponsor is required to submit
progress reports for three years and for any year in which O&M funds are expended.
Initials Date
14. If, three years after the date funding is approved by the Board of County Commissioners, the
applicants have not obtained the required matching funds, the Committee may request the
Board of County Commissioners to nullify their approval of funds, and may require the
project to re-apply.
If this application is approved for funding, I understand that we may be required to re-submit
the application if the project sponsor does not obtain the necessary matching funding within
three years. Initials Date
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Please note: if none of the answers provided describe the project, answer "N/A" or "0".
ADJUSTED
CRITERIA SCORE X WEIGHT = SCORE
To what degree does the project leverage contributions
for acquisition from groups, agencies or individuals? X 5 =
(Poif~~ts cnvarded based ors the following
le>>el of co~~tf•iblrtion)
a. Leverages significantly = 3 points
b. Leverages moderately = 2 points
c. Meets requirement = 1 point
2. To what degree does the project sponsor commit to provide
lonb term stewardship for the proposed project? X 10 =
a. Stewardship plan with guaranteed long-term stewardship = 5 points
b. Stewardship plan with guaranteed short-tend stewardship = 3 points
c. Stewardship plan, no guarantee = 1 point
3. To what degree has the project sponsor demonstrated effective
long-term stewardship of a similar project? X 1 =
a. Highly demonstrated = 5 points
b. Moderately demonstrated = 3 points
c. Slightly demonstrated = 1 point
d. Effectiveness not demonstrated = 0 points
4. To what degree is the acquisition feasible? X 8 =
a. Highly feasible = 5 points
b. Moderately feasible = 3 points
c. Slightly feasible = 1 point
5. To what degree is the project part of an adopted open space, conservation, or resource
preservation program or plan, or identified in a community conservation effort?
X 7 =
a. Site identified in the adopted plan = 5 points
b. Site is not identified in the adopted plan, but the project complements an adopted plan = 3
points
c. Stand alone project with an adopted plan and potential to stimulate broader conservation
efforts
= 1 point
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6. To what degree does the project conserve
opportunities which are otherwise lost or threatened? X 6 =
a. Significantly threatened = 5 points
b. Moderately threatened = 3 points
c. Slightly threatened = 1 point
d. Not threatened = 0 points
7. To what degree does the project preserve habitat for flora and fauna?
(Poif~~ts cnvarded in~at~t based of~~ level of doczrh~er~tatior~.)
a. State of Washington Priority Habitat and/or State or Federal Endangered, Threatened or
Sensitive species = 0-3 points X 4 =
b. Variety of native flora & fauna = 0-3 points X 4 =
c. Provides wildlife corridor or migration route = 0-3 points X 4 =
8. To what degree does the project preserve farmland
for agricultural use?
a. Likely will maintain active agricultural use = 0-3 points X 4 =
b. Participates in other conservation programs = 0-3 points X 4 =
c. Preserves rural cultural heritage = 0-3 points X 4 =
9. To what degree does the project serve a significant
benefit area? X 4 =
a. Broad county benefit = 5 points
b. Localized benefit = 3 points
10. To what degree will the acquisition provide educational opportunities, interpretive
opportunities, and/or serve as a general community resource?
X 4 =
a. Public access, with planned or educationaUinterpretive displays and materials, events or
activities = 5 points
b. Limited public access, available space for signage and educational materials = 3 points
c. Remote location = 1 point
d. No opportunity = 0 points
11. To what degree does the project preserve historic or culturally significant resources?
X 3 =
a. Project is registered with the National Register of Historic Places, or an equivalent
program = 3 points
b. Project is recognized locally as having historic or cultural resources = 2 points
c. Project is adjacent to and provides a buffer for a historic or cultural site = 1 point
~ Cultural resources means archeological and historic sites and artifacts, and traditional religious ceremonial and
social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes and mandatory protections of resources under chapters 27.44
and 27.3 RCW.
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12. To what degree does the project preserve forestland for silvicultural use?
a. Likely will maintain active forestland for silvicultural use = 0-3 points X 4= _
b. Land is enrolled in public and/or private programs which certify long-term sustainable
silviculture:
Certified = 3 point
Uncertified = 0 points
X 1=
c. Participates in other conservation or restoration programs = 0-3 points X 4=
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