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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the }
2009 Quimper Wildlife Corridor Project as }
Authorized by 84.34 RCW and in Accordance with }
Ordinance No. 06-0708-02 to Provide a System of }
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RESOLUTION NO. 36-09
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,
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,
WHEREAS, the Conservation Futures Citizen Advisory Board has reviewed project
applications for 2009 and made its funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
in accordance with Ordinance No. 06-0708-02,
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Jefferson County Conservation Futures
Program, the City of Port Townsend, as project applicant and the Jefferson Land Trust as sponsor,
request funding towards the fee simple acquisition of thirty City lots of open space in Sec. 33, T. 31N,
R. 1 W with Assessor's Parcel Numbers 951900003, 951902501, 951902401, 951902203, 951902204,
951902302,951901803,951901802,951904601, and 951904613,
WHEREAS. the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the 2009
Quimper Wildlife Corridor Project as well as the housing and employment growth that it is expected to
receive, thus satisfYing the requirements of Chapter 449, Laws of2005, and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County considers it in the best public interest to contribute to this
acquisition project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to $132,500 in conservation futures funds to
reimburse the 2009 Quimper Wildlife Corridor Project for acquisition expenses
contingent on a matching contribution of no less than the amount of conservation
futures funds requested.
2. Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to $5,000 in conservation futures funds to
reimburse the 2009 Quimper Wildlife Corridor Project 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.
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Deputy Clerk of the Board
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.
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2009 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund
Property Acquisition and/or
Operations and Maintenance Project Application
Please complete the following application in its entirety. Unless directed otherwise, use as much space
as needed to answer each question. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.
1. Project Title: Quimper Wildlife Corridor
2. Conservation Futures Acquisition Request: $132,500.00
3. Conservation Futures O&M Request: $5,000.00
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?
City of Port Townsend
5. Applicant Information:
Name of Applicant or Organization: City of Port Townsend
Contact: Rick Sepler
Title: Director of Development Services
Address: 250 Madison Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: (360) 379-5081, ext. _Fax: (360) 344-4619, ext._
Email: rsepler@cityofpt.us
6. Sponsor Information: (if different than applicant)
Organization Name: Jefferson Land Trust
Contact: Sarah Spaeth
Title: Conservation Director
Address: 1033 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: (360) 379-9501, ext. _Fax: (360) 379-9897, ext._
Email: programs@saveland.org
This application was approved by the sponsor's legally responsible body (e.g., board, council,
etc.) in public meeting on February 17,2009.
7. Site Location
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Street Address or Description of Location: 6 parcels in Fowler's Park Addition Section of Quimper
Wildlife Corridor
Driving Directions from Port Townsend: Drive north on San Juan Avenue. Turn left as it joins 49th
Street, continue past the county fairgrounds and turn left on Cook Avenue at the 53rd SI. and Cook
intersection. Properties are located on the east side of Cook Avenue, south of Peary Avenue.
Section: 33 Township: 31N Range: 1W
Assessor's Parcel Number(sL951900003, 951902501, 951902401,951902203, 951902204, 951902302,
951901803,951901802,951904601,951904613
8. EXISTING CONDITIONS
New Site: Yes No X Number of Parcels: 6 separate landowner parcels in Fowlers Park
Addition consisting of South Reserve, Lots 1 - 10. Block 24; Lots 8 -12, Block 25; Lots 15 and 16,
Block 22; Lots 5 - 7, Block 23; Lots 3 - 8 and 23. 24 in Block 18; Lots 1 - 4, Block 46
Addition to Existing Site: Yes No
Total Project Acreage (if different):
Existing StructuresIFacilities: none
Any current covenants, easements or restrictions on land use: none
Acres to Be Acquired: approx.5.0
Current Zoning:
Current Use: vacant wetland. wetland buffer and wildlife habitat, mature forest
Waterfront (name afbady afwater): n/a
Shoreline (linear feet): n/a
Owner Tidelands/Shorelands: n/a
9. Current Property Owner ...x.. is _is not a willing seller.
10. In one-half page or less, provide a summary description of the project, the match, overarching
goal, and three top objectives.
The City of Port Townsend, Jefferson Land Trust and Jefferson County have been working with the
community to protect a ribbon of green across the Quimper Peninsula, connecting a series of
wetlands, forests and floodplains that provide habitat for over 200 bird species, amphibians and
mammals. This project will allow the City of Port Townsend to acquire remaining critical wetland,
floodplain and upland habitat in the Winona Basin area that has been identified as Tier I and Tier II
priority in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor concept The current Tier I and Tier II parcelS available for
acquisition are all located in Fowler's Park Plat and include the South Reserve; Lots 1 - 10, Block
24; Lots 8 - 12, Block 25; Lots 15 and 16, Block 22; Lots 5 - 7, Block 23; Lots 3 - 8 and 23, 24 in
Block 18; Lots 1 - 4, Block 46. Some of these parcels are being donated as match. The Winona
Basin area has high diversity of habitat and wildlife species and qualifies as a priority habitat under
the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species Program. Most of this
area of the City was platted into 50 x 100 lots in the 1880's and development pressures in the area
are high. Purchase of the floodplain, forest and upland parcels in the Winona Basin will protect the
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high quality habitat and further the efforts to connect this area with other important habitat areas
that extend from the City into Jefferson County and across the Quimper Peninsula.
The three top objectives for this project are:
1) Acquire high priority threatened properties from willing sellers
2) Permanently protect the properties as wild open space
3) Leverage community funds and land donations through Conservation Futures Funding
11. Estimate the total site acquisition costs below, including the cost for the entire property or
property right, even if Conservation Futures funds will only cover a portion of that total cost.
In the case of projects involving multiple acquisitions, please break out appraisals and
estimated acquisition costs by parcel.
Total Estimated Acquisition Cost: $342,000.00
Total Estimated Acquisition-related Cost (see Eligibility Checklist): $15, 000.00
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost: $10,000.00
Total Project Acquisition Cost: $367,000.00
Basis for Estimate (include general description of operation and maintenance work to be
performed, task list with itemized budget, and anticipated schedule for completion of work):
Complete appraisals for properties to be purchased were conducted by Columbia Valuation Group,
Inc., on February 10th, 2009.
Estimates of value for land donations are based on appraised values in the area that will be verified
further at the time of donation.
Operations and Maintenance costs include hard costs associated with Jefferson Land Trust's
annual monitoring of the protected property. The estimated time involved is 10 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 conservation easements, 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.
O&M Budget: 10 hours@ $50 per hour annually for 10 years = $5,000
Jefferson Land Trust will be contributing $5,000 for O&M costs.
o & M fees would be invoiced on an annual basis up to the allowable amount.
12a. Sponsor or other organizations .1Lwill _will not contribute to acquisition of proposed site.
b. If applicable, please describe below how contributions from groups or agencies will reduce the
need to use Conservation Futures program funds.
Jefferson Land Trust will be providing matching dollars to this project. Additional properties in the
project area will be donated as match.
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c. Matching Fund Estimate
Conservation Futures Funds Requested
Matching Funds/Resources
Total Project Acquisition Cost
Amount Percentae:e
$ 137.500.00 TI- %
$ 229.500.00 63 %
$ 367.000.00 100%
If not, Contribution If not,
when? available now? when?
Feb. 2009 Yes No
Feb. 2009 Yes No
Feb. 2009 Yes No
Feb. 2009 Yes No
d. Source of matching Amount of Contribution
fnnds/resources contribution approved?
land donation $17.000.00 Yes No
land donation $40.000.00 Yes No
"land donation" $40.000.00 Yes No
JL T cash for land & O&M $132.500.00 Yes No
NOTE: Matchingfunds are strongly recommended and a higher rating will be assigned to those
projects that can 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 will not be considered as a match.
13a.Sponsoring agency .1S.)s _is not prepared to provide long-term stewardship
(maintenance, up-keep, etc.) for the proposed project site.
The City and Jefferson Land Trust anticipate a stewardship program of annual monitoring to insure
that the properties remain forever wild, that no building or development has occurred, that no trash
has accumulated, and that no noxious weeds have invaded the property. Jefferson Land Trust
Staff and trained community volunteers will conduct monitoring, maintenance and restoration
efforts. The Land Trust relies on trained professionals, including habitat biologists, foresters and
others as appropriate.
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.
The Land Trust will conduct stewardship, monitoring and maintenance of the properties along with
the rest of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor according to the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Management
Plan (City of Port Townsend Ordinance 2976). The Land Trust's stewardship program includes
annual monitoring (at least) of protected properties and easements, upkeep and maintenance (trash
removal, signage, invasive plant control) and restoration efforts (tree planting, trail building, etc.)
Jefferson Land Trust currently stewards over 7800 acres in Jefferson County.
Jefferson Land Trust received private foundation funds for development of a docent program and
interpretive trail with a long term goal of recruiting a "Friends of the Corridor" group for stewardship
activities. Community volunteers have in the past been involved in Scotch broom removal and are
available to help with other stewardship activities. Reed canary grass has become an issue in the
Winona Wetland. Reed canary grass control and potential wetland restoration and enhancement of
the Winona Wetland will be conducted when grant funds are available.
14. Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on-going stewardship experience.
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The land Trust is the only local organization or agency that has a monitoring and stewardship
program for conservation easements and preserved properties, developed with the guidance of The
land Trust Alliance and utilized effectively for 20 years.
15. Has the sponsor and/or applicant of this project been involved in other projects previously
approved for Conservation Futures funding?
a._No, neither the sponsor nor applicant has been involved in a project previously approved
for Conservation Futures funds.
b. 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 been 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 Finn River Farm, 2008.
16a. Property X_can _cannot feasibly be acquired in a timely fashion with available resources.
b. Necessary commitments and agreements L are _are not in place.
c. All parties lare _are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition.
If "not" to any o/the above, please explain below.
All landowners are willing sellers. Matching resources are available, which include several land
donations.
17. The proposed acquisition 2S 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 provide a copy o/the plan with the
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 properties in the Winona basin identified as Tier I and Tier II for acquisition were indicated in
the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Management Plan that was adopted by the City of Port Townsend on
May 19, 2008, Ordinance 2967.
The entire Quimper Wildlife Corridor lies in the area recognized in Jefferson County's
Comprehensive Plan map as Parks, Recreation Areas, Conservation Easements and Areas for
Future Cooperative Preservation Efforts. It is also recognized in the City of Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan, and the Parks and Open Space Plan. The land Trust, the City of Port
Townsend, Jefferson County, state agencies, the local Audubon and Native Plant Society Chapter,
and US Fish & Wildlife have been partnering on the project since the mid 1990's. These parcels
have been identified in the acquisition priorities of the project since the beginning due to the
wetland, floodplain, buffer and upland forest values.
18. List the important milestones for this project.
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Milestones include securing Conservation Futures grant funds to help leverage community funds
and land donations for the project area.
19. Conservation Opportunity or Threat:
a. The proposed acquisition site X 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.
landowners are interested in selling the properties as soon as possible, and will list the parcels
unless we are able to acquire them with grant and community funds.
20. Describe 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.
The City and Jefferson land Trust are currently focusing acquisition efforts in the highest-priority
portion of the QWC that extends from Cook Avenue on the west to the levinski Wetland property
that is owned by the City (see work-site area map). This Winona Basin of the corridor contains 4
category II and III wetlands and mixed mature native forest with some of the largest fir trees on the
North Quimper Peninsula. Most of the project area is in low lying bottom land. though the
topography drops steeply from Cook Avenue down to the east into the basin. The Tier I and Tier II
parcels proposed for acquisition with this application contain additional wetland and forest habitat,
provide a buffer from encroaching development and help provide links between protected
properties. This Winona Basin area was identified in the QWC Management Plan as having some
of the highest habitat values in all of the QWC. This area has the longest contiguous stretch of
habitat, with no road or highway interruptions.
The Winona Basin is considered a vital component of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor due to the
diversity of wetland, mature forest, snags and floodplain providing habitat for multiple species. The
majority of Winona and TeePee Wetland lots and 1 OO-year floodplain parcels between them are
permanently protected through City and land Trust ownership. Remaining wetland, wetland buffers
and floodplain forest connections between Winona Wetland and the Quaking Aspen Wetland to the
east and additional mature forest in the basin is considered Tier I and Tier II properties for
protection. All of the area was platted in the 1880's into 50 X 100 ft lots, and residential
development is continuing just to the north and east of the area and will continue to threaten the
Winona Basin until critical parcels are acquired.
Numerous trails crisscross the Winona Basin and are part of the larger network known as Cappy's
Trails. Several are recognized in the City's Non- Motorized Transportation Plan. Residents and
visitors alike utilize the area for passive recreational opportunities like hiking, bird watching and bike
riding.
21. The proposed acquisition ~ provides habitat for State of Washington Priority Habitat or
Federal Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive Species
~ provides habitat for a variety of native flora or fauna species.
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2S.. contributes to an existing or future wildlife corridor or migration route.
If affirmative in any of the above, please describe below, and cite or provide documentation of
species' use.
The QWC provides critical habitat in an area of looming urban development and is home to a wide
variety of flora and fauna, from the humble rough-skinned newt and Calypso orchid to nearly 200
bird species and numerous small and large mammals. Protection Island, located just offshore of the
western end of the corridor, is a National Wildlife Refuge and home to nearly seventy percent of the
seabirds that nest and breed in all of puget Sound. Washington Department of Wildlife and the local
Audubon Society have identified several state priority species in the QWC that are sensitive,
threatened or listed. These include: Bald eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Wood duck, Great Blue Heron,
Pileated Woodpecker, Band-Tailed Pigeon, Merlin, Olive Sided Flycatcher, black tailed deer, and
bob cat. The corridor will allow these species and others the safety of cover to move between
wetland and forest ecosystems.
22a. 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.
None planned
b. Describe any participation by current property owner in any other agricultural land
conservation programs, including the program and nature of the involvement.
Not applicable
23. Describe the use planned for the site, any development plans after acquisition, characteristics
of the site which demonstrate that it is well-suited to the proposed use, and plans for any
habitable buildings currently on the site.
None planned
24a. Proposed acquisition site and any subsequent planned passive development
(as described above) ~ is _is not part of a larger project.
b. 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.
This project is part of the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson Land Trust's effort to protect
valuable forest, wetland and floodplain habitat in the QWC. The parcels include wetland and buffer
habitat in the connective portion of the corridor between Cook Avenue on the west and the City
owned Quaking Aspen Wetland on the east.
The QWC is an ambitious project spearheaded by Jefferson Land Trust and the City since the mid
1990's. The QWC is a series of wetlands, floodplains. and forested connections located on the
North Quimper Peninsula in East Jefferson County, Washington. This 3.5-mile drainage course
stretches from the Middlepoint Land Conservancy near Protection Island on the west side of the
Quimper Peninsula to Chinese Gardens Wetland near Fort Worden State Park. The wildlife
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corridor links six major wildlife habitat areas, including four critical and high-priority wetlands. The
wildlife corridor also contains areas of significant habitat value within the connections between the
major habitat areas. In addition to protecting diverse forest habitat, wetland and buffer habitat for
over 120 species of birds, migrating amphibians, small mammals and (occasionally large ones), the
corridor provides protection of the City's largest drainage basin for stormwater treatment and flood
control.
The City of Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Jefferson Land Trust, Washington Department of
Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the local Audubon Chapter, several private
foundations and many community members have been working to accomplish the goals of the
project. To date, the City has utilized grant funds to acquire approximately 38 acres of wetland and
forested habitat in the corridor. Jefferson Land Trust has raised over $700,000 for additional
acquisitions and stewardship of properties acquired. Over 300 platted lots are protected through
Land Trust, City and County ownership. Project partners will continue to seek willing sellers of
identified priority properties and will raise grant and community funds to protect these parcels. In
addition, the 45-acre Middlepoint Land Conservancy, an 80-acre Department of Natural Resources
forestland parcel being managed for old growth characteristics, privately owned Tibbal's Lake and
Chinese Gardens Wetland all provide wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities.
25. Describe how the proposed acquisition benefits primarily a ,lLlocal area _broad county area
including the area served, the nature of the benefit, the jurisdictions involved, and the
populations served.
Protection of the wetland, buffer and floodplain habitats of the QWC provides particular benefits to
local residents in that it provides storm-water filtration and floodplain retention. In general, however,
protection of the QWC habitats provides benefits not only to residents of Port Townsend and
surrounding county areas, but also to the many visitors to our area. The corridor is used extensively
for passive recreation by the community and visitors who enjoy walking the trails, bike riding and
horseback riding. The wetlands and forests of the corridor provide education opportunities for all,
and have been field classrooms for the Native Plant Society, Audubon members conducting annual
Christmas bird counts, and Mountain View, Blue Heron and High School Students. Realtors from
all over the region taking continuing educational courses at WSU have participated in corridor field
trips to understand wetland ecology. The bike trails of the corridor were identified in a national
mountain bike magazine. The Land Trust has conducted numerous tours to various parts of the
corridor over the last several months as part of our ongoing community outreach efforts. The project
is bound to receive additional recognition as the Port Townsend area continues to grow.
26. 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.
QWC has been utilized by numerous community groups for educational purposes, including school
programs, Native Plant Society walks, and Audubon walks. Nearly 20 community members
completed a two-month docent training in 2008 through Jefferson Land Trust The trained docents
have provided monthly walks on existing trails since June 2008 for the public and school children,
with attendance averaging 25 participants each month. In 2009 Jefferson Land Trust is developing
an interpretive trail that will provide visitors to the corridor an understanding of the function of the
corridor, as well directing people away from the more sensitive habitat areas.
27. The proposed acquisition _ includes historic or culturally significant resources and
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_ 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.
Not applicable
28a. 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
includingforest management plan(s).
None planned
b. Describe any participation by current property owner in silviculture conservation programs,
including the program and nature of the involvement.
None planned
29. 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
30. 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
31. Are there any critical dates, e. g., grant deadlines, for your project that the Committee should
know about? Please list the dates and explain their importance.
Land owners are eager to sell and matching funds are in place.
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QUIMPER WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
CONSERVATION FUTURES FUNDS IllUSTRATIONS - 2009
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Block 25 facing southeast
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JEFFERSON LAND TRUST
Celebrating our 20th year
Helping the community preserve open space, working lands and habitat forever
1033 Lawrence Street; Port Townsend, W A 98368
360-379-9501 - office 360-379-9897 - fax
www.saveland.org jlt@Saveland.org
February 27,2009
Tami Pokorny
Jefferson County Environmental Health Department
Conservation Futures Program
61!? Sheridan
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Re: Quimper Wildlife Corridor land Donation - 2009 CFF Application
Dear Tami -
Jefferson land Trust is submitting this letter as part of the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson land
Trust's 2009 Quimper Wildlife Corridor Conservation Futures Program application. We received a
letter from a landowner of property in the Winona Basin of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, expressing
the willingness to donate property to the City of Port Townsend, with the desire that they remain
anonymous. The wording of the letter is as follows:
"This document establishes our intent to make an anonymous donation of parcels of land we own free
and clear within the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, to the City of Port Townsend as a match for grant
money from the County Conservation Futures Fund for further acquisitions within the Wildlife Corridor.
These parcels are Fowler's Park Addition, Block 46, lots 1 - 4. It is our understanding that the terms
of the grant will ensure that these parcels are protected from development in perpetuity. Our donation
will be made only if the County approves CFF grant funding for this project. ..
This donation of property value has been reflected in the application. We appreciate your efforts to
help these landowners maintain their wish for anonymity. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely Yours,
eJli'\O.0 S~
Sarah Spaeth/v-- 'iwNN.
Conservation Director I
Jefferson Land Tl1lSt is a 501 (e) (3) non-profi~ tax-exemp~ pttvate corporation. Donations are deductible to the full extent of the law.
Printed on recyded paper
February 24,2009
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Sarah Speth
Conservation Director
Jefferson Land Trust
1033 Lawrence St
Port Townsend, W A
Dear Sarah,
This letter is to indicate our willingness to donate the following parcels ofland
to either the Jefferson Land Trust or the City of Port Townsend:
Real Parcel Number: 951901 803
Real Property Description: Fowler's Park Addition, Blk 183 to 8, 23, 24
We understand this donation can be used to leverage funds for the support of
the Quimper Wildlife Corridor project acquisitions.
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Helen F. Oakland
2812 Peary Avenue, Port Townsend, Washington 98368-1031
GVA Kidder Mathews
Worldwide Real Estate Solutions
1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1400
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Tel: 253.722.1400
Fax: 253.722.1409
www.gvakm.com
February 25, 2009
Ms. Sarah Spaeth
Conservation Director
Jefferson Land Trust
1033 Lawrence Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
RE: Quimper Wildlife Corridor Project
Dear Sarah;
I am willing to sell my Fowlers Park Addition, Lot's 15 for $8,500.00 and willing to donate
Fowlers Park Addition, Lot's 16 for $8,500.00 in value, to the Jefferson Land Trust and City of
Port Townsend Quimper Wildlife Corridor project.
Please proceed with the purchase and sale agreement.
I will need a lelter of verification of the donation for IRS purposes once the transaction is
completed.
Please call with any questions or concerns,
Very .Tru,ly Yours,
. (' '>y' I-/~''/l
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Vanessa A. Ht:lrz~
SeniorVite Presid.ent}SIOR, CCIM
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION(S) FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE
JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION FUTURE FUND FOR THE ACQIDSITION
OF CONSERVATION LANDS IN THE QUIMPER WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the City has approved a management plan for the Quimper Wildlife
Corridor that includes this project area; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County Conservation Fund assistance is requested to aid in
financing the cost of land acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the City considers it in the best public interest to complete the land
acquisition described in the application,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as folio",,:
I. The City Manager is authorized to make formal application to the Jefferson County
Conservation Fund for funding assistance;
2. Any fund assistance received be used for implementation of the project referenced above;
3. The City hereby certifies that its share of project funding is committed and will be
derived from contributions coordinated through the Jefferson Land Trust;
4. The City acknowledge that any property acquired with financial aid from the Jefferson
County Conservation Fund must be placed in use for the funded purpose and be retained
in such use in perpetuity;
5. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to the Jefferson County
Conservation Futures Fund; and
6. The City has provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 17th day of February 2009.
fh.,'~w.LL. ~
Michelle Sandoval, Mayor
Attest:
Approved as to Form:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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JohnP. Watts
City Attorney
Resolution 09-0 I 0
Jefferson Land Trust
RESOLUTION
March 2, 2009
WHEREAS, for the last 13 years, Jefferson Land Trust has worked in partnership with Jefferson.
County, the City of Port Townsend, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire land lot by lot to create a 3.5-mile greenbelt and natural
stormwater drainageway called the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, and
WHEREAS, professional naturalists and scientists have recommended that this corridor be
expanded to provide further protection for wildlife protection, especially migrating birds, and to
provide additional wetland buffers, and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the high-priority identified lots in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor
area would provide such wildlife and wetland protection, and
WHEREAS, there are willing sellers of said lots, and
WHEREAS, this important community asset will require stewardship in perpetuity, to include
annual monitoring, maintenance, and management, as spelled out in the City Adopted Quimper
Wildlife Corridor Management Plan, Resolution,
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Jefferson Land Trust agreed at its February 17,2009 Board of
Directors meeting to sponsor an application by the City of Port Townsend for Conservation
Futures Funding for both land purchase and stewardship funds for this expansion of the Quimper
Wildlife Corridor.
Signed this 17th day of February, 2009.
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Owen Fairb ,President, Board of Directors
Jefferson Land Trust
City of Port Townsend
Planning Department
City Hall, 250 Madison Street, Suite 3, Port Townsend, W A 98368
(360) 379-5095 FAX (360) 385-7675
April 29, 2009
Ms. Tami Pokorny
Jefferson County Natural Resources and
Environmental Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, W A 98368
Dear Ms. Pokorny
Subj: Quimper Wildlife Corridor - Conservation Futures Application
Thank you for forwarding a copy of the Conservation Future Funds application for site
acquisition of lots within the city limits. It is our understanding that the "Quimper Wildlife
Corridor project" involves purchase of 6 parcels in Fowlers Park Addition for the purpose of
wetland buffer, floodplain and forested habitat preservation.
You had asked whether the fee simple purchase of the project area for permanent conservation
"would reduce the capacity of land suitable for development necessary to accommodate the
allocated housing and employment growth, as adopted in the countywide planning policies".
The lots proposed for acquisition are identified on the City's Land Use Map as "Potential Park
and Open Space". This category includes areas that may have the potential to be included within
a comprehensive and interconnected system of open space and trails. The P/OS(A) overlay
appears in areas that could be valuable if maintained as open spaces, such as wooded areas,
drainage corridors, and scenic vistas. Purchase of these properties was identified as a means of
implementing the open space overlay.
In addition, Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.4 of the Land Use Element encourages the City to
consider purchasing areas within Winona Wetlands as a means of retaining wetlands, drainage
corridors and native habitat.
Given that the Comprehensive Plan anticipated purchase and preservation of properties within
the Potential Park and Open Space overlay it is concluded that purchase of the project for
permanent conservation would not reduce the capacity of land suitable for development
necessary to accommodate the allocated housing and employment growth as adopted in the
countywide planning policies.
Page 2
The proposed acquisition of "Quimper Wildlife ..COITidortrOject" is c. onsistent with the goals and
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. We are pleas d to see it recommended for
preservation and are hopeful that the Commissioners app ove the application.
Sincerely,
~~
Judy Surber
Senior Planner/Planning Manager
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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
615 Sheridan Street · Port Townsend · Washington · 98368
www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Phillip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Neil Harrington, Water Quality Division Manager
Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health Specialist
DATE: June 8,2009
SUBJECT: Agenda Request: Public Hearing Regarding
Applications for Conservation Futures Funding in 2009
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Conservation Futures Ordinance No. 06-0708-02 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. On May 11, 2009 the
BoCC approved a Public Hearing Notice for the Conservation Futures Program project
applications for 2009. The notice was published on May 20 and May 27, 2009. Staff
requests that the BOCC hold a public hearing on June 8, 2009, as scheduled, at
10:15 AM.
ANAL YSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS:
Three applications for funding were received in 2009 and a total of $270,000
requested to support open space projects in Jefferson County.
The three applications are:
1. Brown Dairy Project, $82,500 towards the purchase of a perpetual
conservation easement on 50 acres at 9165 Rhody Drive in Chimacum.
This sum includes $5,000 in operation and maintenance costs. Proposed
match would be state or federal grants and cash contributions. Jefferson
Land Trust is the applicant and sponsor. Project location: Sec. 14, T. 29N,
R.1W.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
MAl N: 360385-9400
FAX: 360-385-9401
PUBLIC HEALTH
ALWAYS WORKING FOR A SAFER AND
HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
WATER QUALITY
MAIN: 360385-9444
FAX: 360-379-4487
2. 2009 Quimper Wildlife Corridor, $13~,500 towards the fee-simple
purchase of 30 lots in the Fowlers P~rk Addition of the City of Port
Townsend. This sum includes $5,00P in operation and maintenance costs.
Proposed match would be land and fash donations. The City of Port
Tow~send is the applicant. Jeffersol Land Trust is the sponsor. Project
locatIon: Sec. 33, T. 31N, R. 1W. !
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3. Tarboo Wildlife Preserve East Side A~dition, $50,000 towards the
purchase of a perpetual conservatio~ easement on 10 acres east of 2151
Dabob Road in the Tarboo Valley north of Quilcene. No operation and
maintenance funds are requested. Proposed match would be a
contribution from Northwest waters~ed Institute and a National Coastal
grant. The Northwest Watershed In itute is the applicant. Jefferson Land
Trust is the sponsor. Project locatio : Sec. 28, T. 28N., R. 1W.
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After the Public Hearing, the BOCC may determine ~hich project(s) will be awarded
conservation futures funding in 2009. !
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When approving any of the projects for funding, a ~ctual finding is necessary in
order to meet the requirements of Chapte~ 449, La s of 2005. The BoCC is asked to
consider whether, despite the approved purchases, the County would still retain
enough "developable" land to accommodate the hO\.Jsing and employment growth
that it is expected to receive (Ref D. Alvarez Memo,l 08/12/05).
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This briefing packet contains: II
· Three conservation futures applications and supporting documentation
1). Brown Dairy Project, $82,500 ~
2). 2009 Quimper Wildlife Corridor, 137,500
3). Tarboo Wildlife Preserve East Sid Addition, $50,000
· Map of conservation futures projects 2003- 008
· Matrix of conservation futures projects 200~-2008
· Email from Jefferson County Department of Community Development
regarding the Brown Dairy and Tarboo Wild ife Preserve East Side Addition
Projects !.
· Letter from the City of Port Townsend rega~ing the 2009 Quimper Wildlife
Corridor Project !
· Draft resolutions for each of the proposed Projects with the award amounts
left blank I
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The purpose of the CF Ordinance is to address the '1general and increasing need to
provide a system of public open spaces...for the he~lth' 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." Conserva ion futures tax levy collections,
authorized under RCW 84.34.230 are an important r(neans of retaining community
character and accomplishing open space policies an~ objectives of the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan. The goal of the ordinance is t preserve and protect the county's
COMMUNITY HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABI L1TIES
MAl N: 360-385-9400
FAX: 360-385-9401
PUBLIC HEA JH
ALWAYS WORKI~G FOR A SAF RAND
HEALTHIER COMM NITY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
NATURAL RESOURCES
MAl N: 360-385-9444
FAX: 360-385-9401
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.
Operations and maintenance funding may be used for any property acquired with
conservation futures funds. Chapter 449 also states that local governments must
consider and analyze whether new CF projects would reduce capacity to accommodate
planned growth. In the accompanying correspondence, the Department of Community
Development and the City of Port Townsend recommend that the proposed acquisitions
not be found to reduce the County's capacity to accommodate growth.
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 current balance in the Conservation Futures Fund is $730,284.
Subtracting anticipated expenses leaves $275,000 to fund projects in 2009. Of this
amount no more than $36,000 may be allocated to reimburse operations and
maintenance expenses.
RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with the Conservation Futures Ordinance, and to facilitate a timely public
process, JCPH Management recommends that the BOCC hold a public hearing on June
8, 2009, at 10:15 AM. After the hearing, the BoCC may decide which project(s) to fund
for 2009 and make a factual finding for each project as to whether it would reduce the
County's capacity to accommodate growth.
Draft resolutions accompany this request with the award amounts left blank.
If the BoCC would like to leverage conservation futures funding for the Brown Dairy
Project with matching state funds from the Recreation and Conservation Office
Farmland Program this year, it is necessary make a funding determination for Brown
Dairy today. If a decision is made to award funding, a letter to that effect will be
eresented to the BoCC for signature later in the morning.
REVIEWED BY:
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