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Home My WebLink About021 15Cc--TftEt 6 -Wl -(6 STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the } Lower Big Quilvene River Riparian Protection project } As Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson } RESOLUTION NO. 21 -15 County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a } System of Public Open Spaces } WHEREAS, conservation futures tax levy collections, authorized under RCW 84.34.230 are an important means of retaining community character and accomplishing the 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 84.34.2 10 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 has reviewed project applications for 2015 and made its funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with Jefferson County Code Chapter 3.08; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program, the Jefferson Land Trust, as project sponsor, requests funding towards the fee simple acquisition of one parcel of forested land in Sec. 24, T. 27N, R. 2W with Assessor's Parcel Number 702243002; and WHEREAS, the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the Lower Big Quilcene River Riparian Protection project as well as the housing and employment growth that it is expected to receive, thus satisfying the requirements of Chapter 449, Laws of 2005; and WHEREAS, Jefferson County considers it in the best public interest to contribute financially to this open space project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to $25,515 in conservation futures funds in the 2015 funding cycle for acquisition expenses contingent on a matching contribution of ninety -four percent (84 %) of the total project cost. Resolution No. 21 -15 re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Bishop Dairy Preservation project Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to $5,925 in conservation futures funds to reimburse for operations and maintenance expenses incurred within ten years of the signing of this resolution contingent on a matching contribution of no less than the amount of conservation futures funds requested. This dedication of funding may be nullified if a submittal for reimbursement, accompanied by documentation of matching funds sufficient to complete the acquisition, is not received from the sponsor within three years of the signing of this resolution. APPR0,VEDA-,Vf3 ADOPTED this ))"day of n 2015 in Port Townsend, Washington. '�- . , `3. 'I, S> t�Jy ° .4 :tip' JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD O ISSIONERS t Davi u livan, u ATTEST ,-> �CfISEIJ.��Se7VCE L(I( `D'/ 1�1/ Phil Johnson, Member Carolyn "Wert' U - Deputy Clerk of the Board Kathleen I 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet �. gon R 2015 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program PProperty Acquisition and /or S fN 10 $ 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 379 -4498 or tpokorny0co.iefferson. wa. us with questions. Background and Eligibility Information 1. Project Title:—Lower Big Quilcene River Riparian Protection 2a. Conservation Futures Acquisition Request: $25,515 b. Conservation Futures O &M Request: $5,925 3. Total Conservation Futures Request: $31,440 4. Please indicate the type of interest contemplated in the acquisition process. X Warranty Deed _ Easement _ Other (Please describe below.) In whose name will the property title be held after acquisition? Jefferson Land Trust, with possible transfer to the Skokomish Tribe, the adjacent landowner, at a later date. 5. Applicant Information Name of Applicant or Organization: Jefferson Land Trust Contact: Sarah Spaeth Title: Executive Director Address: 1033 Lawrence St. Port Townsend, Wa. 98368 Phone: (360) 379 -9501, ext. 101 Fax: (360) 379 -9897 Email: sspaeth @saveland.org 6. Sponsor Information: (if different than applicant) Same This application was approved by the sponsor's legally responsible body (e.g., board, council, etc.) on February 17, 2015. 7. Site Location Street Address or Description of Location: 262 Claybanks Rd. Quilcene, Wa. 98376 1 2019 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet Driving Directions from Port Townsend: Go to Quilcene, turn left off of Hwy. 101 onto Linger Longer Rd.; go over the Big Quilcene River, after about 300' turn right onto Muncie Ave. At the end of Muncie (1000'), turn left onto Rodgers St., after another 300' turn right up the hill on Claybanks Rd. Go -1/4 mile and the driveway is on the right as Claybanks turns left and continues up the hill. Section: SW 1/4 Sec.24 Township: 27 Range: 2W Assessor's Parcel Number: 702 243 002 Please differentiate current and proposed ownership of each APN and indicate if the parcel is to be acquired with CF funds or used as match. This parcel is currently owned by Alan Polson. The CFF funds will be used to match a SRFB grant for fee - simple acquisition and restoration of the property by Jefferson Land Trust. Alan possibly will transfer ownership of the property to his son David Polson prior to its sale but assures us that will not affect the sale. The Skokomish Tribe owns an adjacent riparian property and JLT may transfer ownership of this property to them after restoration, enabling an economy of scale in stewardship as part of the Tribe's ongoing conservation work in this watershed. 8. EXISTING CONDITIONS New Site: Yes Number of Parcels: One. Addition to Existing Site: No Acres to Be Acquired: 14.16 Total Project Acreage (if different): Same (14.16) Current Zoning: Rural Residential 1:10 Existing Structures/Facilities: Storage containers, to be removed before sale. Any current covenants, easements or restrictions on land use: Access easements for neighboring property and Bonneville Power road. Current Use: Undeveloped. Waterfront (name of body of water): Big Quilcene River Shoreline (linear feet): 1250' Owner Shorelands: Alan Polson 9. Current Property Owner X is =is net a willing seller. Project Description 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet 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 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. Jefferson Land Trust is requesting funds to match a Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant for acquiring an undeveloped 14 -acre parcel on the lower Big Quilcene River at about RM1, upstream of the diked area around the river's delta and Linger Longer Road. The property consists of a second - growth forest on a north - facing hillside, dropping about 200' down and extending northward across the river, thus including nearly 'A mile of the Big Quilcene River. The lower slope has some large maple and alder, along with Doug fir, western red cedar, a few noble fir, Sitka spruce, and cottonwood, and there are springs on the floodplain. In one place there is a relatively recent slide down to the river that appears to be the result of natural processes. About 3 acres of the southernmost upland portion was logged in 2004- 2005 and would benefit from replanting. A dirt road crossing the property provides access to this and a neighboring property, and there is a spur road on the property going uphill from that road to an area that has been leveled. A small building site was also leveled just below the road through the property, and a septic permit and a permit for a carport were obtained in 2009, but nothing was built and the building permits have expired. In contrast with nearby properties, riparian conditions on this parcel do not appear to have been disturbed significantly. The current owner has controlled, but not totally eliminated, knotweed and other non - native invasive plants in the riparian area, and further removal of those invasives is part of this project. The project is intended to specifically benefit multiple salmon species: ESA listed Hood Canal summer run chum and steelhead, fall chum, chinook, coho, pink, bull trout, and cutthroat. The Big Quil has been identified by the Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) as supporting one of the most important stocks of Summer Chum. Furthermore, the lower mile of the Big Quil is identified in HCCC's Summer Chum Recovery Plan as the area where most summer chum spawning occurs, and this reach has been identified by WDFW as Priority Palustrine Habitat which also provides breeding habitat for harlequin ducks and lies in an area used by bald eagles and spotted owls. These priorities are also reflected in the WDFW /Point No Point Treaty Council's Summer Chum Salmon Conservation Initiative. In addition, WDFW has documented this stretch as rearing habitat for winter steelhead. Much of the lower reach of the river has been subject to dikes and other human alteration, with patches of restoration being undertaken over about the last 15 years as opportunities with willing landowners arise and funding is available, resulting in riparian habitat conditions varying significantly between sites. 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Skeet Land and forest management practices in this watershed have also had significant impacts on silting and rates of erosion. This project complements a number of planning, acquisition, and restoration projects funded by SRFB in previous years both upstream and downstream of this property. The Quilcene area is expected to continue to experience growth and this riparian reach is at risk of rural residential development. Surrounding properties are mostly rural residential, with the adjacent downstream property being owned by the Skokomish Tribe for conservation and restoration. If deemed an appropriate use, these properties could possibly tie into an interpretive trail loop envisioned by members of the Quilcene Conversation that would include the Little and Big Quilcene Rivers, and the Worthington House and Quilcene Historical Museum. We have an opportunity to purchase this parcel before it is offered for sale on the open market, we have SRFB funding which requires a minimum of 15% match, and we are seeking CFF support in meeting the match requirement. An initial appraisal is complete, a review appraisal is underway, and once that is completed we will begin negotiations with the landowner. The three top objectives for this project are: 1) Acquire high priority property from the willing seller 2) Utilize the SRFB grant match 3) Conduct restoration activities and permanently protect the property for habitat purposes. The most important milestone is approval of Jefferson County CFF grant to provide match for the previously approved SRFB grant. 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: Est. $125,000 (appraisals under way) b. Total Estimated Acquisition - related Cost (see Conservation Futures Manual for eligible costs): $42,600 c. Total Operation and Maintenance Cost: $25,000 d. Total Project Cost: $192,600 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): 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet Property value was estimated for this application, but will be established by appraisal and review appraisal that we expect to be completed by April 2015, prior to purchase. Anticipated project related costs include; appraisal and appraisal review, title insurance and closing costs, taxes and recording fees, legal costs, project management and administration. A stewardship plan will be created that will include replanting and management considerations. O & M will consist of planting the upland where a 2004 timber harvest occurred, removal of non - native weeds from the riparian area, and 2 years of maintenance to help the plantings get established. In addition, O &M includes hard costs associated with JLT's annual monitoring of the protected property. The estimated time involved is 6 hours of on -site visit and data update in office on an annual basis in perpetuity. This is in accordance with the recommendation by Land Trust Alliance for annual monitoring of properties, since the property would be owned outright and development completely prohibited. For the purposes of O &M budget for this grant, we are only considering 10 years of monitoring. Acquisition related costs Timeline Estimated Costs Land Late summer 2015 $125,000 Appraisal and review Winter 2015 $7,500 survey Summer 2015 $6,000 Cultural Resources and Environmental Audit Summer 2015 $4,000 Title insurance and closing costs, excise tax, etc. Late summer 2015 $10,000 Stewardship Plan Late summer 2015 $6,000 Project Management Late summer 2015 $8,100 Signs Spring 2016 $1,000 O &M Restoration and monitoring Winter 2015 and ongoing $25,000 Scored Questions la. Sponsor or other organizations Xwill _will net 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 Acquisition Conservation Futures Funds Requested $25,515 O &M % $5,925 16% 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet Matching Funds/Resources* $142,085 $19.075 84% Total Project Acquisition Cost $167,600 $25,000 100% * If a prior acquisition is being proposed as match, please describe and provide documentation of value, location, date of acquisition and other information that would directly link the match to the property being considered for acquisition. d. Source of matching funds /resources SRFB grant Amount of Contribution contribution approved? $$161,160 Yes No $ Yes No Yes No Yes No If not, Contribution If not, when? available now? when? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No NOTE: Matching funds are strongly recommended and a higher rating will be assigned to those projects that guarantee additional resources for acquisition. Donation of property or a property right will be considered as a matching resource. Donation of resources for on -going maintenance or stewardship ( "in- kind" contributions) are not eligible as a match: 2 a. Sponsoring agency Xis --is -net 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. JLT stewardship staff and volunteers, combined with grant funding, will remove debris and invasive weeds, replant a previously - harvested area of upland forest, remove invasive weeds in the riparian corridor, and maintain plantings while they get established. In addition, JLT anticipates a stewardship program of at least annual monitoring to insure that the conservation values of the preserve are in good shape; that there are no adverse impacts to the property such as trash accumulation or inappropriate uses, and that no noxious weeds have re- established on property. JILT Staff and trained community volunteers will conduct monitoring, and maintenance efforts. JLT relies on trained professionals, including habitat biologists, foresters and others as appropriate. 3 a. Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on -going stewardship experience. JLT currently holds and monitors 54 conservation easements in Jefferson County, in addition to conducting monitoring and stewardship activities on the over 200 acres it owns. Stewardship experience includes restoration of multiple riparian properties on Chimacum Creek, Donovan Creek, Snow Creek, and the Duckabush River.The Hoh River Trust and Washington State Parks contract with JLT to monitor and steward over 8000 acres of land under their control. In addition, the Land Trust stewards land owned by Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend and Washington Department of Natural Resources. Stewardship and monitoring protocols were developed with the guidance of Land Trust Alliance (the national umbrella organization for land trusts) and adherence to those protocols is one of the 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet requirements for our national accreditation. This includes at least annual monitoring of easements and preserves by professional staff and trained volunteers, extensive data collection and management, help with stewardship, enhancement and restoration goals and legal defense of the conservation easements should it become necessary. JLT has a legal defense fund of nearly $550,000, and continues to build this fund with each new easement acquisition, recognizing the legal obligation and responsibility of protecting conservation values in perpetuity. 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. X Yes, the sponsor and/or applicant for this project has been involved in a project previously approved for Conservation Futures funds. Please provide details: Jefferson Land Trust has sponsored numerous applications that have received Conservation Futures funds. These projects include: Sunfield Farm, 2003; Quimper Wildlife Corridor, 2004; East Tarboo Creek Conservation Project, 2005; Tamanowas Rock Phase 1, 2006; the Winona Buffer Project, 2006; Glendale Farm, 2007, and Finnriver Farm, 2008, Quimper Wildlife Corridor and Brown Dairy 2009, Tamanowas Rock and Salmon Creek, 2010; Chimacum Creek Carleson 2011; Quimper Wildlife Corridor 2011; L. Brown Trust 2012; Boulton Family Farms 2012; Quimper Wildlife Corridor 2013; Quimper Wildlife Corridor and Snow Creek Irvin and Jenks, 2014. 4 a. Property X can _eannet feasibly be acquired in a timely fashion with available resources. b. Necessary commitments and agreements _are X are not in place. c. All parties _are X are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition. If "not" to any of the above, please explain below. As soon as appraisals are completed in April 2015, JILT will negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the landowner. S. The proposed acquisition X 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 website of the plan if available or include the plan with this application. _complements an adopted open space or conservation plan, but is not specifically identified. Please describe below, and describe how the proposed acquisition is consistent with the plan. _is a stand -alone project. The Jefferson Co. Comprehensive Plan states "Natural resource lands provide important environmental functions, including surface water protection, habitat enhancement, and ground water recharge. Significant environmental features on natural resource lands are preserved through the use of best management practices. "( http:// www. co. jefferson. wa .us /commdevelopment/complanpdfs /2014 20Comp 20PIan /Chapter 204.pdf). 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet The SMP designates this as Conservancy and Priority Aquatic Habitat for migratory fish. ( http:// www. co. jefferson .wa.us /commdevelopment/PDFS /SM Pupdate /FormaiReviewProcess /L ocally 20Approved 20SMP/12 -7 -09 20LA- SMP _Resolution77- 09_ExhibitA.pdf) A 2004 Jefferson County evaluation of Core Habitat includes this property in the Core 2 Habitat classification of 'areas that support species of significance, are contiguous, and contained features or habitat types of particular importance to wildlife, such as snag -rich stands, mature forest, or forested wetlands, but may be somewhat fragmented'. JLT's Conservation Plan (www.save land. oro.) ranks this as a high priority habitat area, and WDFW categorizes this as Priority Palustrine Habitat (http: / /wdfw.wa.gov /conservation /phs /.) The importance of Big Quil habitat to several salmon species is detailed in salmon recovery plans prepared by the National Marine Fisheries Service: (http: / /www.westcoast. fisheries. noaa.gov /publications /recovery "lan ni ng /sal mon_ steel head /do mains /puget_ sound /chum /hcc_su ppleme nt. pdf), WDFW and the Point -No -Point Treaty Tribes (http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/00155/WdfwOO155.pdf), the Hood Canal Coordinating Council (http: / /hccc.wa.gov /Salmon+ Recovery /Summer +Chum +Salmon /Sum merChumSalmon Plan /def ault.asp), and others. HCCC ranks Big Quil summer chum 2nd out of more than 80 critical Hood Canal salmon stocks in their current listing. The Nature Conservancy's Puget Trough Ecoregional Assessment identifies this as Terrestrial Ecosystem Portfolio Site. (http: / /ir. library. oregonstate.edu /xmlui /bitstream /handle /1957/57/W PG_Ecoregional_Assessme nt.pdf ?sequence =l) This project complements the ongoing work of Jefferson County and conservation partners to protect and restore significant nearby lands at the mouth of the Big Quilcene River. 6. Conservation Opportunity or Threat: a. The proposed acquisition site X does _does net 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. The property is currently for sale and rural residential development is the most likely use. The current owner has maintained most of the natural topography and native vegetation of the property (although weeds are present and the property would benefit from more conifers). If the property were to change hands, there would be an increased likelihood of significant modifications that would degrade the existing conditions favored by the current owners. The clearing, grading, septic, and other attendant impacts of development would be very likely to degrade water and habitat quality in this riparian corridor that is important habitat for endangered species. Wildlife corridors that connect the Olympic Mountains with Hood Canal will become even more important with changing climate. 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet 7. The proposed acquisition: X provides habitat for State of Washington Priority Habitat and/or State or Federal Threatened, Endangered or Sensitive species. X provides habitat for a variety of native flora or fauna species. X contributes to an existing or future wildlife corridor or migration route. If affirmative in any of the above, please describe and list the Priority Habitat(s) and Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive species below, and cite or provide documentation of species' use.t A W DFW Priority Habitat and Species Report (http: / /wdfw.wa.gov /conservation /phs /), SalmonScape (http: / /apps.wdfw .wa.gov /salmonscape /map.html), and other WDFW data for this property, indicate: - breeding and rearing habitat for chinook, endangered summer chum, coho, pinks, and steelhead - endangered spotted owls occur in the area - 'regular concentration' of bald eagles - breeding area for harlequin ducks - presence of cutthroat, fall chum, bull trout 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. This property is not suited for ag use. b. Describe any participation by the current property owner in any other agricultural land conservation programs, including the program and nature of the involvement. N/A 9. Describe how the proposed acquisition benefits primarily a _leeatiwea X broad county area including the area served, the nature of the benefit, the jurisdictions involved, and the populations served. Water quality is critical to all species and also important to commercial shellfish production in Hood Canal. From the perspective of salmon recovery, the protection of key habitat is essential to the recovery of depressed stocks. These stocks benefit fisheries for people, killer whales and other wildlife that depend on forage fish, including juvenile salmon. Recreational fishing in the Big Quil not only benefits local and county residents, but also attracts fishermen from the region, thereby contributing to the local economy. ' See, for example, http• / /www.dnr wa Qov /researchscience /topics /naturalheritage/pages /amp nh aspx http://www.wdfw.wa.2ov/conservation/phs/list/ http: / /wwwl.dnr.wa. oe v /nhp /refdesk/plants.html http://wwwl.dnr.wa.gov/nhp/refdesk/pubs/wa ecological s sty ems pdf 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet 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.2 There are no immediate plans to encourage public access beyond the current use of this public waterway by recreational fishermen, but there is the possibility of a future public trail and interpretive signage, as noted in the Project Summary [ #10 above]. 11. The proposed acquisition _ includes historic or culturally significant resources and is registered with the National Register of Historic Places, or an equivalent program. is recognized locally has having historic or cultural resources. is adjacent to and provides a buffer for a historic or cultural site. If affirmative in any of the above, please describe below, and cite or provide documentation of the historical or cultural resources. 12a. Describe the extent and nature of current and planned silvicultural use of the proposed acquisition. Please cite or provide documentation of existing or planned silvicultural activities including,forest management plan(s) or forest ecosystem restoration. Restoration planting is part of this grant application, and no timber harvest is proposed. b. Describe any participation by current property owner in silviculture conservation programs, including the program and nature of the involvement. None. 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 February 26, 2015 2 The words "education' and "interpretation' are interpreted broadly by the CF Committee. s 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 27.53 RCW. 10 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet 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 February 26, 2015 kw¢5 °N �oG2 2015 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program ►�$ Score Sheet QS6LNG�O Please note: if none of the answers provided describe the project, answer "N /A" or 6609. ADJUSTED CRITERIA SCORE X WEIGHT = SCORE 1. To what degree does the project leverage contributions for acquisition from groups, agencies or individuals? X 5 = (Points awarded based on the following level of contribution) 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 long -term stewardship for the proposed project? X 10 = a. Stewardship plan with guaranteed long -term stewardship = 5 points b. Stewardship plan with guaranteed short -term 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? 11 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet X 7 = Sliding scale: 1 -5 points 6. To what degree does the project conserve opportunities which are otherwise lost or threatened? X Sliding scale: 1 -5 points 7. To what degree does the project preserve habitat for flora and fauna? (Points awarded in part based on level of documentation.) 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 = Sliding scale: 1 -5 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 educational /interpretive 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 4? 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 d. None of the above = 0 points 12. To what degree does the project preserve forestland for silvicultural use? 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 27.53 RCW. 12 2015 Conservation Futures Application and Score Sheet 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= 13 Big Quil property location Poison Property Big Quilcene River CONSERVATION FUTURES FUNDS ILLUSTRATIONS - 2015 Quilcene River steep slope R Big Quil north shore 7f e4f--, '44 LBQRRP Project Area JI-TConservation Easement Other Conservation Land 101 041i lc ell Q Ir a 05 1 2 Lower Big Quilcene River F -------- q For informational purposes only. All Riparian Protection Project data represented are from varying Mr:/S// sources and approximate. Site Location Map Map created in February, 2015 N _7 Appendlx H: Landowner Acknowledgement Form Appendix H: Landowner Acknowledgement Form Landowner Information Name of Landowner: La owner Contact Information: Mr. ❑ Ms. Title: First Name: 4-1641 Last Name: 12(,g Contact Mailing Address: U fFll ?�5� /M'�Y�� ao sftn(jua�fr�ig 5253 At�sfvnl,q Contact E -Mail Address: ala q)I- O'hdota`!'�'� Property Address or Location: !—& -7, C&I ba4tkS Q+n iC4,0di 1. (Landowner or Organization) is the legal owner of property described in this grant application. 2. I am aware that the project is being proposed on my property. 3. If the grant is successfully awarded, I will be contacted and asked to engage in negotiations. 4. My signature does not represent authorization of project implementation. 5. If I am affiliated with the project sponsor, I will recuse myself from decisions made by ofect sponsor to work on or purchase my property. ? 3 3o zp l Landowner Signature pate Project Sponsor Information Project Name: Lower Big Quileene River Riparian Protection Project Applicant Contact Information: ❑ Mr. ® Ms. Title First Name: Sarah Last Name: Spaeth Mailing Address: E -Mail Address: 1033 Lawrence St. ed @saveland.org Port Townsend, We. 98368 Page 109 Manual 3, Acquisition Projects a March L 2014 Regular Agenda 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org July 15, 2015 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health Specialist II DATE: June 22, 2015 SUBJECT: Agenda Request: Public Hearing and Possible Decision Regarding Applications for Conservation Futures Funding in 2015 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: On June 1, the BoCC approved a Public Hearing Notice for the Conservation Futures Program project applications received in 2015. The notice was published in the Part Townsend & Jefferson County Leader on June 3 and June 10, 2015. Staff requests that the BOCC hold a public hearing on June 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM. The Conservation Futures Program (JCC 3.08) requires a duly noticed public hearing to be held as part of the public process of allocating conservation futures funding to worthy projects that protect public open spaces. Chair Lorna Smith would like to present the funding recommendations of the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee at the start of the hearing. After the hearing, the BoCC may decide which project(s) to fund and consider passing resolutions to include a factual finding as to whether each project would reduce the county's capacity to accommodate growth. ANALYSIS /STRATEGIC GOALS: The four applications for conservation futures funding are: 1. 2015 QWC Addition, $14,626 towards the fee simple acquisition, and operation and maintenance, of five platted parcels within the Quimper Wildlife Corridor totaling 1.11 acres of vacant land near Winona Wetland. The operations and maintenance request is $2,000 of the total amount for annual monitoring and stewardship. Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor. The City of Port Townsend is the project applicant. 2. Bishop Dairy Preservation, $56,225 towards the acquisition of a conservation easement on 264 acres that comprise a historic farm and dairy. Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor. Gerald and Delores Bishop are the project applicant. Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360 -385 -9400 360- 385 -9444 360 -385 -9401 (f) Always working for o safer and healthier community (f) 360- 379 -4487 3. Lower Big Quilcene River Riparian Protection, $31,440 towards the fee simple purchase of one parcel of vacant land totaling 14.16 acres along the lower Big Quilcene River. The operations and maintenance request is $5,925 of the total amount for annual monitoring, weed removal, replanting and stewardship. Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor. 4. Midori Farm, $94,626 towards the acquisition of a conservation easement on 29 acres of prime soils for agriculture with pockets of mature forest. The operations and maintenance request is $1,820 of the total amount for annual monitoring of the conservation easement provisions and noxious weed removal. Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor. Applicant is Marko Colby and Hanako Myers. At its April 29, 2015 meeting, the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee voted unanimously that all four projects are worthy of funding at the full requested amounts. The total request for funding equals $196,917. Up to $203,000 is available to award from the Conservation Futures Fund in this cycle. This briefing packet contains: • Four conservation futures project applications and the relevant sponsor information: 1). 2015 QWC Addition 2). Bishop Dairy Preservation 3). Lower Big Quilcene River Riparian Protection 4). Midori Farm 5). Sponsor hrformation - Jefferson Land Trust • Map of conservation futures projects 2003 -2014 • April 29, 2015 meeting minutes and project score sheets • Funding recommendations letter from CF Committee Chair Lorna Smith • Memo from Jefferson County Department of Community Development regarding the three projects located in the county. • Memo from the City of Port Townsend regarding the 2015 QWC Addition project. • Draft resolutions for each of the proposed projects with award amounts entered consistent with the funding requests. The purpose of the CF Program is to address the "general and increasing need to provide a system of public open spaces... for the health, welfare, benefit and safety of the residents of Jefferson County," and to maintain "Jefferson County as a desirable place to live, visit and locate businesses." 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. The goal of the program is to preserve and protect the county's open space resources from development, and from being "negatively and permanently affected." On January 3, 2006, the BOCC approved Ordinance No. 01- 0103 -06 in response to Chapter 449 of that year which allowed up to 15% of the conservation future levy monies raised in the preceding year to be used for operations and maintenance needs. Although no O & M funds are being requested at this time, Chapter 449 also states that local governments must consider and analyze whether new CF projects would reduce capacity to accommodate planned growth. Grant agreements for approved projects between Jefferson Land Trust and the county will be developed by Environmental Health and submitted to the BoCC for approval. Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360- 385 -9400 360- 385 -9444 360 -385 -9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360- 379 -4487 FISCAL IMPACT: The explicit purpose of the Conservation Futures Program is to fund acquisition projects to support a system of public open spaces. There is no impact to the General Fund for this effort. The balance for Conservation Futures Fund #308 at the end of May was $503,429.72. Funds available to 2015 projects equal $203,000. The following projects are anticipated to close in 2015 (assuming 2015 projects are approved as submitted): Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions: $83,824 Duckabush Floodplain - Gregory Property: $2,500 Short Family Farm: $43,500 Lower Big Quilcene River Riparian: $31,440 2015 QWC Addition: $14,626 The following project is anticipated to close after 2015 (assuming 2015 projects are approved as submitted): Midori Farm: $94,626 Bishop Dairy Preservation: $56,225 A Supplemental Budget Appropriation will be necessary this year in order to proceed with approved projects, including any approved in 2015. RECOMMENDATION: Review the four project proposals brought forth by the Oversight Committee. Hold a public hearing on June 22, 2015, at 10:00 AM. Consider the written and oral testimony from the hearing and adopt any of the enclosed funding resolutions (with or without revisions) for project proposals and funding amounts that the Commissioners may wish to approve. REVIEWED BY: Community Health Developmental Disabilities 360 -385 -9400 360 -385 -9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community Environmental Health Water Quality 360- 385 -9444 (fl 360- 379 -4487