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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDabobPlan A_Presentation_DRAFT_11062023 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange and Trust Land Transfer (TLT) Questions ? 1 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Transition slide into Q & A with the audience for these projects.] This concludes the presentation for these projects. Please raise your hand and ask any questions that you may have regarding these projects before we have a five minute break. During the testimony phase of the hearing, DNR will be listening to testimony but will not be able to answer questions. Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 2 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Cover Slide transition for the two projects from the DNR introduction] The DNR overview is now finished and I’ll begin to discuss tonight’s projects. The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer and Inter-Trust Exchange projects are located in Thurston County. Trust Land Transfer (TLT) Overview 3 This Option A would transfer all proposed TLT parcels within the current boundary; Parcels A to H Needs to use all TLT funds and requires RCO funds Legislature appropriates Trust Land Transfer funds to compensate the trust beneficiary. Property is transferred with perpetual deed restriction limiting future uses to natural areas Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Trust Land Transfer Overview 4 Properties at time of the TLT transfer must be Common School Trust (current rules at time of funding). DNR may also use awarded grant funds obtained from the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for transferring and conserving portions of parcels A to G. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Trust Land Transfer (TLT) Overview 5 Timber value from transferred Common School Trust (K-12) property builds schools Land value buys replacement property for the Common School Trust elsewhere Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Inter-Trust Exchange Overview 6 Properties at time of transfer must be Common School Trust (current rule at time of TLT funding). When a non-Common School trust parcel is identified for TLT, nearby candidate common school parcels are considered for exchange. All Dabob Bay TLT parcels are State Forest Trust (Parcels A,B,C,D,E,F,H) except for Parcel G, so therefore need an inter-trust exchange to occur Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Inter-Trust Exchange Overview 7 Equivalent market value between the trusts is required for an equal value exchange. Location, soil, timber, access, revenue potential, zoning, public testimony are all considered in creating an exchange between trusts. Appraisal results used to determine the exchange balance. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. 8 Exchange between DNR managed trusts State Forest Land Trust and Common School Trust State retains ownership of all parcels Inter-Trust Exchange Overview A B C H D E G F E Sultan City of Everett Watershed Startup Common School Trust - 03 State Forest Land Trust - 01 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 9 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange State Forest Land Trust (Parcels A to F, H) parcels traded with Common School Trust (Parcel CS-1 to CS-10; CS-12 to CS-15). Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 10 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange State Forest Land Trust parcels traded to Common School Trust (Parcels CS-1 to CS-10; CS-12 to CS-15). Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 11 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange State Forest Land Trust parcels (TLT Parcels A,B,C,D,E,F,H) traded to Common School Trust. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 12 Dabob Bay TLT Project Overview Step 1: Inter-Trust Exchange State Forest Land Trust (SFL) (blue outline) parcels traded with Common School Trust (CS) (pink outline) in advance of any trust land transfer. No transfers of CS-11 or CS-16 to balance the exchange and $941,801 of the $2.5 Million of Jefferson replacement purchase funds to be used for trust balancing, shown later. Step 2: TLT Transfer Parcels shown in the blue outline will become perpetually conserved and dedicated as Natural Resource Conservation Area lands (green color on map). Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 13 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer (TLT) TLT Transfer: All of the Parcels labelled A to H will be proposed to the Board of Natural Resource for transfer into the Dabob Bay NRCA. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 Next Steps 14 Meet with Jefferson County Commissioners in late October to discuss Plan A; followed by outreach to taxing district representatives and Common School Trust interested parties. Prepare presentation for taking to the DNR management in early November to prepare for December 5, 2023 BNR Meeting for vote on Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange and Dabob Bay TLT transfer Close the transaction before December 30, 2023 when the RCO funds will no longer be available to bridge the needed funding gap. Finalize all other paperwork and ownership record changes. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange and TLT 15 Approved Natural Area boundary (green line). Identified rare and higher quality Plant Communities (blue colored areas). Due to Parcel CS-11 having rare plant community presence, DNR removed that parcel from exchange consideration. SFL trust gains by getting replacement lands for TLT Parcels C, F, and H that all have current harvest restrictions. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Transition slide into Q & A with the audience for these projects.] This concludes the presentation for these projects. Please raise your hand and ask any questions that you may have regarding these projects before we have a five minute break. During the testimony phase of the hearing, DNR will be listening to testimony but will not be able to answer questions. Current 2023 Valuation 16 Transfer of all TLT Parcels A to H: $10,095,227 Total of 786.56 acres TLT Timber Payment Made: $4,600,000 TLT Remaining Reappropriation: $1,660,000 TLT New Appropriation: $2,246,000 RCO Funds for Dabob Bay $1,740,000 $10,246,000 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Current 2023 Valuation 17 Transfer of all TLT Parcels A to H: $10,095,227 Total of 786.56 acres Inter-Trust Exchange Value of CS-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 12,13,14,15 $10,950,578 Total of 1,660 acres NOTE - To balance the land exchange, DNR would use approximately $941,801 cash out of the $2.5 Million of Jefferson County land replacement funds provided from the legislature. Payment made to the Common School Trust Real Property Replacement Account for the purchase of Common School forest lands in Jefferson County in the amount of $941,801. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Past Public Outreach 18 Original notices to County, Legislators, Tribes in July 2019. First Hearing held on May 13, 2021 in Quilcene at 6PM. Advance legal ads, media release, email notices. Overwhelming testimony in favor of larger transfer. Second Hearing held on Feb. 28, 2023 in Quilcene at 6 PM. Advance legal ads, media release, email notices. Overwhelming testimony in favor of larger transfer. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Future Proposed Actions 19 Conduct outreach as possible on conceptual proposal. Prepare proposal for consideration and action by Board of Natural Resources. Close any transaction(s) approved by the Board of Natural Resources. Return any remaining funds, if applicable, to the grant sources or to the legislature that are not used. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Vicinity Map of TLT area; Trust Designations for the TLT parcel.] The Pleasant Valley Trust Land Transfer property is outlined in yellow on this map. This property is located in eastern Thurston County south of Alder Lake and near the town of Elbe. Elbe is located about 2 miles further east on Highway 7 and Eatonville is about 11 miles further north. DNR is proposing the transfer of this property to the City of Tacoma Public Utilities who owns lands adjacent to this property and Alder Lake. Two DNR trusts are currently designated as beneficiaries for the TLT property. The northern portion in Section 16 is the Common School Trust colored pink on this map. The southern portion is the State Forest Land Trust in Sections 21 and 22 shown in blue on this map. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange and TLT Questions ? 20 Photo by Keith Lazelle Nature Photography Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Transition slide into Q & A with the audience for these projects.] This concludes the presentation for these projects. Please raise your hand and ask any questions that you may have regarding these projects before we have a five minute break. During the testimony phase of the hearing, DNR will be listening to testimony but will not be able to answer questions. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange and TLT Questions ? 21 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Transition slide into Q & A with the audience for these projects.] This concludes the presentation for these projects. Please raise your hand and ask any questions that you may have regarding these projects before we have a five minute break. During the testimony phase of the hearing, DNR will be listening to testimony but will not be able to answer questions. Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange and TLT Questions ? 22 Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange 86-100443 Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer 02-099529 Concept A – Nov. 6, 2023 [Transition slide into Q & A with the audience for these projects.] This concludes the presentation for these projects. Please raise your hand and ask any questions that you may have regarding these projects before we have a five minute break. During the testimony phase of the hearing, DNR will be listening to testimony but will not be able to answer questions.