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From: Nenita Ching
To: Doerschel, Sylvia
Date: Wed, Nov 6, 2002 3:46 PM
Subject: Transfer of Revenues
In March, Surface Water received a grant in the amount of$50,978.00 from the King County Conservation
District. The revenue was posted in 421.000600.000.3340.0007.00.065350.
$5,000 was targeted for work on "Edmonds Ave. Pocket Park,"an EDNSP Neighborhood Program
project. The Neighborhood Program has just received an invoice for$2,322.50 and they anticipate 2-3
more invoices.
Per our conversation, please create a revenue account in the General Fund for this one-time transaction.
Perhaps you can title it"EDNSP Neighborhood Program Grants." Please transfer$5,000 from the
Surface Water revenue account to the new revenue account.
I suspect that this expenditure was not budgeted for in the EDNSP budget. (The application to King
County was signed on 12/6/01 and we received approval sometime in 2/02). So, I'm not sure which
expenditure account EDNSP will be using, but Debra Mikolaizik(x6580)will be able to tell you.
Please cc Debra on your reply to me. Thank you.
CC: McQuiller, Norma; Mikolaizik, Debra; Straka, Ronald
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Title: CONTRACT, KING CONSERVATION DIST/EDMONDS AV POCKET PARK 2002
Effective Date: Mar 13, 2002
Date Entered: Feb 7, 2002 by User: Slombard
Last Modified: Feb 6, 2006 by User: jseth
Scheduled Destruction Date: Dec 31, 2008 Destroyed Date:
Narrative: ■ 3/13/2002 -Agreement for Award of Non-Competitive grant from King
Conservation District#9 for the Edmonds Avenue Pocket Park to reduce
flooding, erosion and improve water quality and fish habitat. Property is
owned by Seattle Public Utilities and is located at Edmonds Avenue NE and
S Puget Drive. Grant amount: $5,000.
■ 10/15/2001 -Council Approval
■ See Also: RES 3535; CAG-02-021
Keywords: ■ CAG-02-022
■ KING CONSERVATION DISTRICT#9 2002
■ SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES 2002
■ EDMONDS AVENUE POCKET PARK 2002
■ S PUGET DR 2002
■ WATERSHED PROTECTION GRANT 2002
Location: BANK 1 Category:
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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 18, 2002
TO: Bonnie Walton,City Clerk _
FROM: Mike Dotson, Surface Water Engineering Specialises-t
SUBJECT: King Conservation District Grant Agreements for CAG 02-022 C,Iq(�-d2
Please find attached hereto the original signed agreements for the subject grant awarC 02.1
OF F�EN?'C3N
If you have any questions please call me at X-7392.
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OFFICE
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CITY OF RENTON
CITY CLERK DIVISION
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 31, 2002
TO: Mike Dotson
FROM: Suzann Lombard x6521 �
SUBJECT: King Conservation Dist. #9
May Creek Basin Action Plan Implementation—CAG-02-021
Edmonds Ave Pocket Park—CAG-02-022
As requested in your memorandum, the attached documents have been signed by City
officials and are being returned to you for execution by other parties. When fully
executed and received by you, please forward a signed copy of the document to the
Clerk's office for our permanent record file.
Thank you.
Enclosures: (4)
CONTRACT CHECKLIST Y
STAFF NAME & EXTENSION NUMBER: Mike Dotson X-7392
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Surface Water P/B/PW
CONTRACT NUMBER: _U Z 2.( C A G --U 2— G z�
TASK ORDER NUMBER (if applicable): N/A ("Js A V- f D
Oc ke� OF RENTON
CONTRACTOR: King Conservation District
JAN 2 9 2002
PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: To receive grant funds from the King RECIDVEQ
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Conservation District.
1. LEGAL REVIEW: (Attached)
2. RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW FOR INSURANCE: N/A
3. RESPONSE TO LEGAL OR RISK MGMT CONCERNS: (See Attache
4. INSURANCE CERTIFICATE AND/OR POLICY: N/A r�^
5. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER: _N/A_ (Call Finance Dept.)
6. ATTACHED CONTRACTS ARE SIGNED BY CONTRACTOR/COP`
The King Conservation District will sign the contracts when we return the signed docur 2 C�Pi ff�s
Dotson.
7. FISCAL IMPACT: 5D, C1 1
A. AMOUNT BUDGETED: (LINE ITEM) (See 8.b)*
B. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED:
8. COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED: Attached
A. CONTRACT OR TASK ORDER IS $50,000 OR OVER: N/A
B. *FUND TRANSFER REQUIRED IF CONTRACT EXPENDITURE EXCEEDS AMOUNT
BUDGETED. N/A
C. SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTS. N/A
9. DATE OF COUNCIL APPROVAL (if applicable): 10/15/02
10. RESOLUTION NUMBER (If applicable): Resolution 3535
11. KEY WORDS FOR CITY CLERK'S INDEX:
A. King Conservation District 2001 Grant Agreements
B. Edmonds Ave Pocket Park
C. May Creek Basin Plan Implementation
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3535
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH KING
CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 9 FOR AWARD OF A NON-
COMPETITIVE GRANT.
WHEREAS, King Conservation District No. 9 has funds available to it to assist the City
of Renton in providing certain conservation activities that are authorized and described in RCW
89.08.220; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has applied for and received a grant to perform such
activities; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to document the terms and conditions relating to the award of
the grant to the City of Renton;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an
agreement for award of non-competitive grant to the City of Renton from King Conservation
District No. 9.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of October , 2001.
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Marilyn J. et n, City Clerk
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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 28,2002
TO: Bonnie Walton,City Clerk's Office
FROM: Ron Straka, Surface Water Utility
SUBJECT: Response to Legal Review Concerns to King Conservation
District Interlocal Agreement
The city attorney approved the interlocal agreement as to legal form on September 14,2001, (see
attached memo).
There are two notes on the legal review that have been addressed. Note 1: The agreement date
has expired. Response 1: The date(s) have been changed. Note 2: Check with Finance
Department about the use of BARS accounting system. Response 2: Finance Department
currently uses the BARS accounting system.
If you have any further questions please call Mike Dotson at X-7392.
cc: Mike Dotson
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CITY OF RENTON
Office of the City Attorney
Jesse Tanner,Mayor Lawrence J.Warren
MEMORANDUM RECEIVED
SEP 18 2001
To: Ron Straka, PBPW CITY OF RENTON
UTILITY SYSTEMS
From: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date: September 14, 2001
Subject: Resolution authorizing King Conservation District Agreement form.
The agreement is approved as to legal form with the following notes:
1) This agreement is out of date (See section 2.1.2 about payments on or before January 31,
2001.) I presume sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 will be updated.
2) Check with Finance to see that we satisfy section 2.7 about using the BARS accounting
system.
A copy of the authorizing resolution is attached. The original has been sent to the City Clerk.
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October 15,2001 Renton City Council Minutes Page 367
ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution#3534 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Transit Signal agreement between King County and the City of Renton to implement a Transit
Priority Project Funding, King Signal Priority Project in the City of Renton. MOVED BY CLAWSON,_
County SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3535 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Utility: King Conservation interlocal cooperative agreement with King Conservation District Number 9 for
District Grant award of a non-competitive grant to be used for conservation activities.
` MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
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The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
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adoption:
Ordinance#4918 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 12 acres located east of
Annexation: Lee, Hoquiam Hoquiam Ave. NE, north of NE 9th St. (if extended) and west of 144th Ave. SE
Ave NE&NE 9th St (if extended);Lee Annexation. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4919 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for the Lee
Annexation: Lee, R-8 Zoning Annexation area from R-4 (Urban Residential; four dwelling units per acre,
King County zoning) to R-8 (Residential Single Family; eight dwelling units
per acre). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4920 An ordinance was read establishing an assessment district for sanitary sewer
Special Assessment District: service for properties adjacent to Blaine Ave. NE, and establishing the amount
Blaine Ave NE of the charge upon connection to the facilities. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4921 An ordinance was read establishing an assessment district for sanitary sewer
Special Assessment District: service for properties adjacent to Aberdeen Ave. NE, from NE 12th St. to NE
Aberdeen Ave NE 27th St., and establishing the amount of the charge upon connection to the
facilities. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
The following added ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to
the Council meeting of 10/22/2001 for second and final reading:
Special Assessment District: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 9-16, Special Assessment Districts,
Time Payments for Sewer of Title 9(Public Ways)of City Code by adding a new Section 9-16-10,
Connection (Alder Request) revising policies pertaining to payment and administration of special
assessment charges,and renumbering Sections 9-16-8 through 9-16-12.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/22/2001.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Reporting that King County Executive Ron Sims presented his budget to the
King County: Budget King County Council today,Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler noted that the
October 15,2001 Renton City Council Minutes Page 365
Plat: Vineyards,Union Ave Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions,of The Vineyards
NE(PP-00-029) preliminary plat;42 single-family lots on 7.32 acres located on Union Ave.NE,
between NE 5th St. and NE 7th St. (PP-00-029). Council concur.
CAG: 00-099,East Valley Transportation Systems Division requested an additional $110,000 to fund the
Road Rehabilitation Project East Valley Road Rehabilitation Project(CAG-00-099)due to changes in the
Additional Funding contract requirements as a result of unforeseen conditions. Funds could be
taken from the NE 44th Street Project, which is currently on hold. Refer to
Transportation Committee.
CAG: 00-119, Highlands Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-00-119, Highlands
Neighborhood Walkway& Neighborhood Walkways and Curb Ramps Project; and requested approval of
Curb Ramps,GMT Inc the project,authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$322,822.48,
commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$16,990.66 to GMT,Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
Authorization was also requested to transfer$25,000 from the Walkways
Program to fund additional work needed for this project. Council concur.
Transportation: Transit Signal Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
Priority Project Funding,King King County for$270,000 in matching funds towards the Transit Signal
County Priority Project. Council concur. (See page 367 for resolution.)
Utility: King Conservation Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with the King
District Grant C�(�,pti-QL Conservation District Number 9 to accept the City's share of the King
Conservation District's assessment in the amount of$55,466 for use on water
quality, habitat and water resource protection projects. Council concur. (See
age 367 for resolution.)
Utility: Maplewood Water Utility Systems Division recommended acceptance of a five-year Public Works
Treatment Improvements Trust Fund Pre-Construction Loan in the amount of$567,831 for the
Design, PWTF Loan Maplewood Water Treatment Improvements design. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
MOVED BY CLAWSON,SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Persson presented a report
Transportation(Aviation) regarding the installation of security improvements at the Renton Municipal
Committee Airport. Because of the events of September 11, 2001,there is a need to move
Airport: Security forward, in cooperation with the Boeing Company, other airport tenants and the
Federal Aviation Administration(FAA), with the implementation of security
improvements at the airport. The Committee concurred with the staff
recommendation that the City Council authorize an expenditure of up to
$300,000 to identify and install needed security improvements. There is
sufficient funding available in the Airport Capital Reserves to pay for these
improvements without causing a negative impact to ongoing airport operations
or capital projects. The Committee likewise recommended that Council
endorse the administration's efforts to obtain funding from such potential
partners in these efforts as the Boeing Company, the FAA, and others. The
Committee expects periodic progress reports from the administration regarding
specific capital improvements and costs as this program progresses. MOVED
BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
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CI1 Y OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
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Submitting Data: Planning/Building/Public Works For Agenda of: October 15, 2001
Dept/Div/Board.. Utility Systems Division - Surface Water
Staff Contact...... Gregg Zimmerman, Lys Hornsby, Ron Straka Agenda Status
(x-7248)
Consent.............. X
Subject: Public Hearing..
King Conservation District Agreement For Noncompetitive Correspondence..
Ordinance.............
Grants Resolution............
Old Business........
Exhibits: New Business.......
Issue Paper Study Sessions......
Resolution Information.........
Agreement for Award of Noncompetitive Grants
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Council Concur Legal Dept......... X
Finance Dept......
Other...............
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required... $0 Transfer/Amendment.......
Amount Budgeted.......... Revenue Generated......... $55,466 (1996-2001
approx.) $13,000/yr.
Total Project Budget City Share Total Project..
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The King Conservation District (KCD) agreement allows the transfer of the City of Renton's $1-
per parcel share of the $5-per parcel King Conservation District Assessment of parcels within
Renton. The grant funding can be used on projects that are approved by the KCD such as water
quality, habitat enhancement, and water resource protection projects and programs. The current
annual amount of grant funding available to the City is approximately $13,000. The agreement for
2001 will allow the City to receive its share of the assessment from 1996 through 2000, which
totals $42,466, and the 2001 KCD assessment of approximately $13,000. A total of approximately
$55,466 is available to the City through 2001 due to the accrued assessment from prior years. The
1996 - 2001 grant funds will be used to fund the following projects: The Edmonds Ave & Puget
Drive Community Pocket Park beautification; The Black River Riparian Forest Planting Project;
The May Creek Basin Plan Implementation Bank Stabilization and Habitat Enhancement Projects
and other Surface Water Utility projects that are eligible.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends Council approval of a resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with the King Conservation District to
accept the City of Renton's share of the King Conservation District Assessment annually. The
grant funding must be used for water quality, habitat and water resource protection projects that are
approved by the King Conservation District.
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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 5, 2001
TO: Dan Clawson, President
City Council Members
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VIA: �3( Mayor Jesse Tanner
FROM: Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
Planning/Building/Public Works Department
STAFF CONTACT: Ron Straka (x-7248)
SUBJECT: King Conservation District Agreement for Noncompetitive Grants
ISSUE:
The Utility Systems Division of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department requests Council
approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the King
Conservation District accepting the City of Renton annual share of the approved King Conservation
District assessment. The funds received will be placed in a Surface Water Utility account to help fund
projects that are eligible for use of the funds. Some of the projects that the funds will be used for
include the improvement of water quality, wetland planting, and future stream enhancement and
improvement projects as identified by the Cedar River Basin, May Creek Basin, East Side Green
River Watershed Plans and the Green River Ecosystem Restoration Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Utility Systems Division of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends the
following:
• Council approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with the King Conservation District accepting the City of Renton share of the approved King
Conservation District assessment.
• The approximate total amount of the King Conservation District grant in the agreement, which
covers 1996-2001, is $55,466.
• The amount of grant funds that will be available in future years on an annual basis is
approximately $13,000.
• The funds will be used to fund eligible projects that are approved by the King Conservation
District.
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PROPOSED
Projects for King Conservation District Funding Requests(1996-2001)
• Edmonds Ave and Puget Drive—Seattle Public Utility(SPU)Community Pocket Park
Planting and beautification of a Seattle Public Utilities-owned lot: This project would remove
areas of impervious surfaces (asphalt and gravel — see attached photos) and replace it with
landscape and tree plantings. The lot has previously been a harbor for abandoned vehicles,which
has consumed significant amount of City code enforcement and Police resources. As a dumping
ground the site offers a serious potential for pollutants to enter the watershed. The primary
purpose of this project would be to eliminate the potential for pollutants to enter the watershed
through the planting and development of a community,pocket park for public use. The park will
be signed with Kiosks that describe the watershed and the impact that activities within the
watershed have on the aquatic environment. The project is strongly supported by the a
neighborhood group (Renton Neighborhood Council), which requested that this project be
considered for King Conservation District funding.
• May Creek Basin Slope Stabilization and Habitat Enhancement Projects
A program of erosion-control measures targeted at the most significant storm water
runoff-induced erosion sites in the lower May Creek Basin. This project will focus on the
erosion caused by storm systems discharging runoff at the top of steep slopes and implement
control measures described in the recommendations made by the May Creek Basin Plan. The
May Creek Basin Action Plan also identifies several habitat enhancement projects that the King
Conservation District grant funds will be used to implement. The City of Renton, King County
and the City of Newcastle have adopted the May Creek Basin Action Plan.
• Planting of Black River Riparian Forest
The District will design a wetland buffer-planting plan for the City of Renton Black River
Riparian Forest. The buffer will be designed as a linear hedgerow varying in width from 10 feet
to 30 feet. Once planted, the buffer of native trees and shrubs will provide improved wildlife
habitat in the forested wetland and will screen the heron rookery associated with the forested
wetland from a nearby development. The District will install a 1,250 square foot section of the
planting plan. The City of Renton will be responsible for the installation of the remainder of the
plan.
• Watershed Forum Plan implementation
District funds will be used to fund all or portions of the Watershed Forum plans. These projects
will be recommendations from the consensus of the forum jurisdictions. The funding could be
used to implement projects that are being developed resulting from the Green River Ecosystem
Restoration Program in cooperation with the jurisdictions in the WRIA 9 Forum and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. Projects identified as part of the watershed planning to develop a
Salmon Conservation Plan for WRIA's 8 & 9 may also be eligible for the King Conservation
District grants.
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RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2001.
Jesse Tanner, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.874:9/13/01:ma
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and incorporated herein by this reference. The District shall pay the grant funds to Recipient in
accordance with the following paragraphs.
2.1.1 Grant funds from 1998 or 1999 Assessments shall be paid by District to
Recipient within five(5)business days after District's receipt of a fully executed Agreement.
2.1.2 Grant funds from 2000 Assessments shall be paid by District to Recipient on
or before January 31,2001,provided that such funds have been collected and received by the
District and thereafter in quarterly installments as funds are received.
2.2 Recipient represents and warrants that it will only use the grant funds for the work
described in Exhibit A. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any
grant funds which are used for unauthorized work.
2.3 Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the grant funds may only be expended on
work which shall be entirely within the District's jurisdictional boundaries. The following
municipal entities are not within the District's jurisdictional boundaries_ Enumclaw,Federal Way,
Milton,Pacific, Skykomish and Tukwila. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that
portion of any grant funds which are used for work performed outside the District's jurisdictional
boundaries.
2.4 In the event the scope of work authorized by this Agreement includes the use of grant
funds to purchase houses located on real property within a flood hazard area, Recipient
acknowledges and agrees that grant funds may only be used for such purposes if the houses to be
purchased were constructed before floodplain mapping or sensitive areas regulations were in place
for that area. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds
which are used for unauthorized purposes.
2.5 Recipient shall be required to provide the District with biannual financial and project
progress reports, along with an annual summary report. Financial and project reports shall be due
May 31 and November 30 each year. The Recipient shall also be required to submit to the District a
final report which documents the Recipient's completion of the work in conformance with this
Agreement within thirty (30) days after the completion of the work. The final report shall, among
other things, summarize the project's successes and shall address the regional benefits accomplished
by the work. The final report shall also identify any obstacles or challenges which were encountered
during the work, along with general recommendations regarding ways to avoid such obstacles or
challenges in the future. If requested, Recipient agrees to provide the District with additional
financial or progress reports from time to time, at reasonable intervals.
2.6 Recipient's expenditures of grant funds shall be separately identified in the
Recipient's accounting records. If requested, Recipient shall comply with other reasonable requests
made by the District with respect to the manner in which project expenditures are tracked and
accounted for in Recipient's accounting books and records. Recipient shall maintain such records of
expenditures as may be necessary to conform to generally accepted accounting principals and to
meet the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws-
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3.4 Each party warrants and represents that such party has full and complete authority to
enter into this Agreement and each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party warrants
and represents that he/she has been fully authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of such
party and that such party is bound by the signature of such representative.
3.5 Expenditure of grant funds shall be subject to appropriation by the Metropolitan
King County Council.
DISTRICT: RECIPIENT:
By By
Name Name
Title Title
Date Date
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form:
DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL: RECIPIENT'S ATTORNEY:
By By
Name Name
Date Date
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CAG-02-022
AGREEMENT FOR AWARD
OF NONCOMPETITIVE GRANT
City of Renton
This Agreement is made between the King Conservation District Number 9, a municipal
corporation in King County, Washington, located at 935 Powell Ave. SW, Renton, WA 98055
(referred to herein as "District"), and the City of Renton, a municipal corporation in King County,
Washington, located at 1055 South Grady Way, Fifth Floor, Renton Washington 98055 (referred to
herein as"Recipient"), for the purposes set forth herein.
SECTION 1. RECITALS
1.1 Whereas, the District is a special purpose district organized and existing under
authority of Chapter 89.08 RCW. The District engages in and provides certain conservation
activities that are authorized and described in RCW 89.08.220; and
1.2 Whereas, on December 15, 1997, the Metropolitan King County Council enacted
King County Ordinance No. 12959 which, among other things,provides for the distribution of
noncompetitive grant funds from a portion of the special assessments imposed by King County
Ordinance No. 12959 and collected by the District pursuant to Chapter 89.08 RCW; and
1.3 Whereas, on November 19, 1998, the District adopted Resolution No. 98-20 relating
to the policy and procedures governing the District's award of any noncompetitive grants authorized
by King County; and
1.4 Whereas, King County's Regional Water Quality Committee which was formed for
the purpose of addressing and responding to regional environmental needs has established regional
funding principles to be considered during the process of awarding noncompetitive grants; and
1.5 Whereas, the District has reviewed the grant application submitted by Recipient and
has determined that the application meets the requirements of Chapter 89.08 RCW and the District's
policy and procedures for awarding noncompetitive grants; and
1.6 Whereas, the District and Recipient desire to enter into this Agreement for the
purpose of establishing the terms and conditions relating to the District's award of a noncompetitive
grant to Recipient.
SECTION 2. AGREEMENT
2.1 The District agrees to award Recipient a grant in the total amount of Five thousand
Dollars ($5,000) from 1998 Assessments. Grant funds shall be used by Recipient solely for the
performance of the work described in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference. The District shall pay the grant funds to Recipient in accordance with the
following paragraphs.
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2.1.1 Grant funds from 1998 Assessments shall be paid by District to Recipient
within five (5) business days after District's receipt of a fully executed Agreement.
2.2 Recipient represents and warrants that it will only use the grant funds for the work
described in Exhibit A. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any
grant funds which are used for unauthorized work.
2.3 Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the grant funds may only be expended on
work which shall be entirely within the District's jurisdictional boundaries. The following
municipal entities are not within the District's jurisdictional boundaries: Enumclaw, Federal Way,
Milton, Pacific, Skykomish and Tukwila. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that
portion of any grant funds which are used for work performed outside the District's jurisdictional
boundaries.
2.4 In the event the scope of work authorized by this Agreement includes the use of grant
funds to purchase houses located on real property within a flood hazard area, Recipient
acknowledges and agrees that grant funds may only be used for such purposes if the houses to be
purchased were constructed before floodplain mapping or sensitive areas regulations were in place
for that area. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds
which are used for unauthorized purposes.
2.5 Recipient shall be required to provide the District with biannual financial and project
progress reports, along with an annual summary report. Financial and project reports shall be due
May 31 and November 30 each year. The Recipient shall also be required to submit to the District a
final report which documents the Recipient's completion of the work in conformance with this
Agreement within thirty (30) days after the completion of the work. The final report shall, among
other things, summarize the project's successes and shall address the regional benefits accomplished
by the work. The final report shall also identify any obstacles or challenges which were encountered
during the work, along with general recommendations regarding ways to avoid such"obstacles or
challenges in the future. If requested, Recipient agrees to provide the District with additional
financial or progress reports from time to time, at reasonable intervals.
2.6 Recipient's expenditures of grant funds shall be separately identified in the
Recipient's accounting records. If requested, Recipient shall comply with other reasonable requests
made by the District with respect to the manner in which project expenditures are tracked and
accounted for in Recipient's accounting books and records. Recipient shall maintain such records of
expenditures as may be necessary to conform to generally accepted accounting principals and to
meet the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws.
2.7 Recipient shall be required to track project expenses using the Budget Accounting
and Reporting System for the State of Washington ("BARS").
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2.8 The District or its representative shall have the right from time to time, at reasonable
intervals, to audit the Recipient's books and records in order to verify compliance with the terms of
this Agreement. Recipient shall cooperate with the District in any such audit.
2.9 Recipient shall retain all accounting records and project files relating to this
Agreement in accordance with criteria established in the Revised Code of Washington and the
Washington State Archivist.
2.10 Recipient shall ensure that all work performed by Recipient or its employees, agents,
contractors or subcontractors is performed in a manner which protects and safeguards the
environment and natural resources and which is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and
regulations. Recipient shall implement an appropriate monitoring system or program to ensure
compliance with this provision.
2.11 Recipient agrees that in the event a court of competent jurisdiction finds that the
imposition or collection of the special assessments authorized by King County Ordinance No.
12959 is unlawful and orders the repayment of such assessments, Recipient agrees to reimburse the
District for the full amount of the grant award, including any interest which may be awarded by the
court.
2.12 Recipient agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, its agents,
officers, officials and employees from all claims, alleged liability, damages, losses to or death of
person or damage to property allegedly resulting from the acts of the Recipient or any of its
employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors in connection with this Agreement.
2.13 Recipient agrees to acknowledge the District as a source of funding for this project
on all literature, signage or press releases related to said project.
SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their respective successors and assigns.
3.2 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof. No prior or contemporaneous representation, inducement, promise or
agreement between or among the parties which relate to the subject matter hereof which are not
embodied in this Agreement shall be of any force or effect.
3.3 No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on any of the parties to this
Agreement unless such amendment is in writing and is executed by the parties.
3.4 Each party warrants and represents that such party has full and complete authority to
enter into this Agreement and each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party warrants
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and represents that he/she has been fully authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of such
party and that such parry is bound by the signature of such representative.
3.5 Expenditure of grant funds shall be subject to appropriation by the Metropolitan
King County Council.
DISTRICT: RECIPIENT:
By cL �'— � �Gc/ By
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Name z Name Jesse Tanner
Title 7 Title Mayor
Date b ,Cy -,, 'Z-- Date /- 3/- ao as
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form:
DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL: RECIPIENT'S ATTORNEY:
By C- ✓liWvl,U By
Name ( `L C_ Fr ;✓ NO Name Lawrence J. Warren
Date a ' `�I y .L Date
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Exhibit A
City of Renton
King Conservation District Watershed Forum and
Municipality Noncompetitive Grant Application
Project Name: Edrnonds Ave and Puget Drive—Seattle Contact(s): Mike Dotson
Public Utility(SPU)Community Pocket
Park
Applicant: City of Renton Title: Engineer Specialist III,
Surface Water Utility
Principal Partners: Seattle Public Utilities(SPU), Renton Address: 1055 South Grady Way,
Neighborhood Council,and 5'h Floor
Treemendous
Renton WA, 98055
Total Project Cost: $16, 000 Phone: 425-430-7392
KCD Funding Email: mdotson@ci.renton.wa.us
Requested: $5,000
Project Start Date: September 2001 Fax: 425-430-7241
Project End Date: August 2002
1. Project Description: Planting and beautification of a Seattle Public Utilities-owned lot. This project
would remove areas of impervious surfaces(asphalt and gravel—see attached photos,Exhibit A) and
replace it with landscape and tree plantings. The lot has previously been a harbor for abandoned
vehicles. Also, as a dumping ground the site offers a serious potential for pollutants to enter the
watershed. The primary purpose of this project would be to eliminate the potential for pollutants to
enter the watershed through the planting and development of a community pocket park for public use.
The park will be signed with Kiosks that describe the watershed and the impact that activities within
the watershed have on the aquatic environment.
2. Project Objectives: With the removal of impervious surface, installation of new landscape and
plantings,and the partnering of public agencies and the community,this project will meet the criteria
of Municipality and Watershed Forum Noncompetitive Grants. The following provides a brief
description of specifically how the project meets one criteria, and the objectives, as set forth in each
of the three required categories (bolded text indicates the specific wording that this proposal is
addressing):
RCW 89.08:
It is stated in the RCW 89.08.01 Preamble section 3: "That to conserve soil resources and
control and prevent soil erosion and prevent flood water and sediment damages... it is
necessary that land-use practices contributing to soil wastage and soil erosion be
discouraged and discontinued,and appropriate soil-conserving land-use practices, and
works of improvement for flood prevention of agricultural and nonagricultural phases of
the conservation,development, utilization,and disposal of water be adopted and carried
out; that among the procedures necessary for widespread adoption,are the carrying on of
engineering operations such as the construction of terraces,terrace outlets, check-dams, desilting
basins, flood water retarding structures, channel floodways, dikes, ponds, ditches, and the like;
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City of Renton
King Conservation District Watershed Forum and
Municipality Noncompetitive Grant Application
the utilization of strip cropping, contour cultivating, and contour furrowing; land irrigation;
seeding and planting of waste,sloping,abandoned,or eroded lands to water-conserving and
erosion-preventing plants,trees,and grasses; forestation and reforestation; rotation of
crops; soil stabilizations with trees,grasses,legumes,and other thick-growing,soil-holding
crops, retardation of run-off by increasing absorption of rainfall; and retirement from
cultivation of steep,highly erosive areas and areas now badly gullied or otherwise eroded."
Description of how this project meets this criteria: This project meets the criteria as set forth in
the above text through the restoration of the existing land use(impervious asphalt)to a condition
of increased absorption of rainfall. This will be accomplished by the asphalt removal and
planting of the impervious area with trees, shrubs and grasses. These actions will reduce runoff
and improve water quality.
KCD Strategic Plan Initiative:
This proposal meets the strategic plan elements in multiple categories. It specifically addresses
the criteria set forth in section 3,a(ii)which states; "...to conduct educational and
demonstrational projects on any lands within the district upon obtaining the consent of the
occupier of such lands and such necessary rights or interruption such lands as may be
required in order to demonstrate by example the means,methods, measures,and works of
improvement by which the conservation of renewable natural resources may be carried
out";
This goal will be carried out by means of the community involvement and educational
information located at the site. The educational component may include a description of
watershed protection measures and principles, soil conservation practices, and vegetative resource
conservation. This project will encourage and provide for community stewardship.
Regional Task Force Funding Principles
The regional task force funding principles satisfied by this proposal are as follows: RTF Funding
Principle 1. b) "habitat restoration which enhances ecologically significant fish runs."
Description of how this project meets these criteria: This project lies within the Cedar River
Basin. The Cedar River is identified as a Salmon bearing river and is resident to Chinook salmon
(listed as a threatened species). The removal of impervious surfaces, and planting of those areas
with trees and grasses,will improve water quality within the watershed and,therefore, enhance
the fish runs within the Cedar River Basin.
3. Project Activities and Measurable Results:
Phase I—Design Charette; Two(2)Evening design charetts for community park design.
Treemendous will facilitate and organize two design charettes to gather community and municipal
input on desired design elements for the pocket park.
Phase II—Site Development: Develop site into a community pocket park based on the outcome of the
design charette. This will be accomplished through volunteer labor. Grant monies will supply
landscape, educational and plant materials.
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King Conservation District Watershed Forum and
Municipality Noncompetitive Grant Application
4. Budget Expenses:
Budget Item KCD Funds Treemendous Seattle Public Total
Utilities (SPU)
Salaries and Breakdown
Benefits not available
Travel/Meals at time of
Grant
Mileage application
Office/Field
Supplies $4,000 $4,000
Contracted/
Professional
Services $1,000 $5,000 $6,000
Land
Acquisition
Permits $6,000 $6,000
Total $5,000 $6,000 $5,000 $16,000
The remaining funding needed for the project will be provided by volunteer labor and potentially
matching funds from the Seattle Public Utilities to be secured by Treemendous.
5. Describe how the KCD funding will be acknowledged over the duration of the project.
Funding will be acknowledged and reported through utilization of the State BARS system of fiscal
reporting. The Kiosks for the site would include information that funding for the project was provided by
the King Conservation District.
/Zh-�06 /
Gregg Z' e an, ministrator Date
Plannin uil ing/Public Works Department
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KING CONSERVATION DISTRICT
MUNICIPALITY &WRIA FORUM NONCOMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
PROCEDURES, POLICIES, & FUNDING CRITERIA
OVERVIEW
The King Conservation District Special Assessment(King County Ordinance No 10981, 12095,
12959,and 14016) approved by the Metropolitan King County Council (November 15,1993;
December 19, 1995; December 15,1997;and December 15,2000 respectively) outlines the
distribution of noncompetitive grant funds to King County,the municipal corporations
participating as a member of the District,and the three Watershed Forums in King County.
Projects that are funded with King Conservation District Special Assessments must be
consistent with the purpose of the District as established in RCW 89.08 and in the King
Conservation District Strategic Plan. Additionally,allocations of grant funds to the Watershed
Forums must also be used in accordance with the Regional Funding Principles approved by the
Regional Water Quality Committee. The purpose of this document is to establish the
procedures for submitting applications, the policies for administering a Noncompetitive Grant
Program as set forth by the King Conservation District Board of Supervisors,and the criteria
used to determine eligibility of proposed projects.
PROCEDURES
Applicants seeking noncompetitive grants must submit their request for funds using the
application form titled Municipality Noncompetitive Grant Application or Watershed Forum
Noncompetitive Grant Application which can be obtained from the King Conservation District.
An applicant must submit an application along with a letter from an eligible Municipal
Corporation or Watershed Forum documenting agreement to utilize their pro-rata share of the
King Conservation District Special Assessment. Applications should be sent to the following
address:
King Conservation District
Noncompetitive Grants Program Manager
935 Powell Ave SW,Ste. D
Renton,WA 98055
Grant applications will be accepted year round. The King Conservation District Board of
Supervisors will review noncompetitive grant applications during regularly scheduled monthly
board meetings between the months of February and October in a calendar year. Grant
applicants will be notified of an award or denial by email or letter following review by the
Board of Supervisors. Once a noncompetitive grant has been awarded, District staff will draft a
grant agreement and forward it to the primary applicant for signature. The District will remit
the grant award in full to the primary applicant after obtaining all required signatures on the
grant agreement. The amount of time required to complete this process varies,but generally
takes a minimum of 2 to 3 months.
King C;onservatim District Noncompetitive Grant Prograrii Procedures,Policies,Criteria April,2005 •Page I of 9
Grant recipients will be required to submit biannual (2 times per year) progress reports and
financial reports to the District,documenting compliance with the awarded project proposal.
Upon completion of the project,the grant recipient will be required to submit a final project
report and final financial report, documenting compliance with the awarded project proposal
and identifying project successes,project difficulties,and lessons learned.
POLICIES
General Policies
`",1) Project activities proposed for funding shall be entirely within the boundaries of the
King Conservation District.
2) Projects must demonstrate direct on-the-ground improvements to natural resources or
result in a product that will lead to direct on-the-ground improvements to natural
resources within 3 years of completing the awarded grant project.
3) Eligible Applicants shall include the Municipal Corporations located in King County
and that are members of the King Conservation District and the three King County
Watershed Forums.
✓; 4) Grant recipients are required to acknowledge the King Conservation District as a
source of funding for the project on all printed material,audio-visual materials,signs,
and other products produced in association with an awarded grant.
5) Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate community participation in the proposed
grant activities.
�i 6) Acquisition of real property is permitted for purchase of properties or easements that
will protect critical habitat for fish and wildlife,and protect or improve water quality
(funds are not to be used for active recreation facilities). To the extent possible the
properties or easements purchased using the special assessment funds shall have signs
indicating that King Conservation District Funds were used in the purchase of
property.
Application Policies
V 7) Applications submitted by member Municipalities shall first be reviewed and
approved by the legislative authority of those jurisdictions. Applications submitted by
Watershed Forums shall first be reviewed and approved by the relevant Watershed
Forum.
v, 8) The District shall provide member Municipalities and Watershed Forums with an
estimate of the anticipated collection of special assessment funds by March 31st of each
year.
V'9) Member Municipalities and Watershed Forums shall apply for noncompetitive grants
using the application forms titled King Conservation District Municipality Noncompetitive
Grant Application and King Conservation District Watershed Forum Noncompetitive Grant
Application respectively.
✓10) Applications must be received a minimum of three weeks prior to a board meeting
scheduled to take place during the months of February through October. Applications
King Conserd-atim District Noncompetitive Grant Pro"raiit Procedures,Policies,Criteria•April,2005 0 Palge 2 of Q
received outside this schedule will be reviewed at the next District board meeting
during the months of February through October.
11) Municipalities may apply for noncompetitive grants funded with District Special
Assessment collections allocated to their Municipality but not to another Municipality
unless approved in writing by the Municipality whose funds are being reallocated.
Watershed Forums may apply for noncompetitive grants funded with District Special
Assessment collections allocated to their Watershed Forum but not another Watershed
Forum or Municipality unless approved in writing by the Watershed Forum or
Municipality whose funds are being reallocated.
12) Municipalities may designate an outside agency or party to receive their allocation of
the District Special Assessment. In these cases,the primary applicant may be a
Municipal Corporation,federal or state agency,or non-profit organization that
provides services in King County Washington.
13) Watershed Forums will designate an outside agency or party to receive their allocation
of the District Special Assessment. Primary applicants shall be a Municipal
Corporation,federal or state agency,or non-profit organization that provides services
in King County Washington.
14) When a primary applicant is a non-profit organization,applications are limited to a
maximum of$50,000,and total awards are limited to a maximum of$150,000 per year.
Grant applications must be accompanied by a letter of approval from the member
Municipality or Watershed Forum whose assessment allocation is being released to the
non-profit.
15) The King Conservation District Board of Supervibors shall determine whether grant
proposals are consistent with the funding criteria for the noncompetitive grant
program(funding criteria are described in a following section).
,�/16) Eligible expenditures include direct project costs. Indirect project costs that do not
exceed 25% of salaries and benefits are also allowable.
Grant Accounting Policies
/1 17) Expenditures associated with an awarded grant shall be segregated in the grant
recipient's accounting records. Accounting records shall identify expenditures
assigned to a job title or job code consistent with the awarded grant,shall identify
income and expenses by line items consistent with the awarded grant budget, and
shall be consistent with the Washington State BARS Code System. Accounting records
along with a project file must be maintained by the jurisdiction for three years after the
calendar year in which the project is completed.
Grant Reporting Policies
18) Progress reports and expense reports shall be submitted 2 times per year,the first due
June 30th and the second due November on 30th. Progress reports will detail the
grantee's progress on completing approved grant tasks using the form titled
Municipality and WRIA Forum Noncompetitive Grant Progress Report. Expense reports
will detail project expenses using the form titled Municipality and WRIA Forum
Noncompetitive Grant Expense Report.
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Grant Revision Policies
v"19) Requests to revise an awarded scope of work,budget,and project timeline may be
submitted for approval by the Board of Supervisors using the revision request forms
titled Municipality and WRIA Forum Noncompetitive Grant Amendment Request,
Municipality and WRIA Forum Noncompetitive Grant Scope of Work Revision Detail,and
Municipality and WRIA Forum Noncompetitive Grant Budget Revision Detail.
�20) Revision requests must be received a minimum of three weeks prior to the District
board meeting at which they will be reviewed. Revision requests received outside this
schedule will be reviewed at the board meeting the following month.
21) Scope of work,budget,and project timeline revision requests for grants funded with
municipality allocations of the King Conservation District Special Assessments must
be accompanied by approval from the applicable municipality (e.g.,a scope of work
revision request for a grant funded with King County allocations of District Special
Assessments requires approval by a King County staff member with appropriate
approval/spending authority).
22) Scope of work revision requests for grants funded with WRIA Forum allocations of the
King Conservation District Special Assessments must be accompanied by WRIA
Forum approval.
23) Budget revision requests for grants funded with WRIA Forum allocations of the King
Conservation District Special Assessments require WRIA Forum approval when
revised project costs exceed original budget and/or additional assessment funds are
requested.
24) Project timeline revision requests for grants funded with WRIA Forum allocations of
the King Conservation District Special Assessments do not require WRIA Forum
approval.
FUNDING CRITERIA
Natural resource conservation projects developed and proposed by King County,member
Municipal Corporations,and the Watershed Forums shall address a minimum of one of the
activities/purposes established for conservation districts pursuant to RCW 89.08 and a
minimum of one of the King Conservation District's Strategic Initiatives. Additionally,
Watershed Forums must address a minimum of one of the Regional Funding Principles
approved by the Regional Water Quality Committee. The King Conservation District Board of
Supervisors shall determine whether grant applications are consistent with RCW 89.08,the
District's Strategic Initiatives,and the Regional Funding Principles. These funding criteria are
listed below in sections 1,2,and 3.
1) Activities/Purposes Established for Conservation Districts Pursuant to RCW 89.08:
a) To conduct surveys,investigations, and research relating to the conservation of
renewable natural resources and the preventive and control measures and works
of improvement needed, to publish the results of such surveys, investigations,or
research,and to disseminate information concerning such preventive and
control measures and works of improvement: PROVIDED, that in order to avoid
duplication of research activities,no district shall initiate any research program
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except in cooperation with the government of this state or any of its agencies,or
with the United States or any of its agencies;
b) To conduct educational and demonstrational projects on any lands within the
District upon obtaining the consent of the occupier of such lands and such
necessary rights or interests in such lands as may be required in order to
demonstrate by example the means,methods,measures,and works of
improvement by which the conservation of renewable natural resources may be
carried out;
c) To carry out preventative and control measures and works of improvement for
the conservation of renewable natural resources,within the District including,
but not limited to,engineering operations,methods of cultivation,the growing
of vegetation,changes in use of lands,and the measures listed in RCW 89.08.010,
on any lands within the District upon obtaining the consent of the occupier of
such lands and such necessary rights or interests in such lands as may be
required;
d) To prepare and keep current a comprehensive long-range program
recommending the conservation of all the renewable natural resources of the
District. Such programs shall be directed toward the best use of renewable
natural resources and in a manner that will best meet the needs of the District
and the state, taking into consideration,where appropriate,such uses as
farming, grazing, timber supply,forest,parks,outdoor recreation,potable water
supplies for urban and rural areas,water for agriculture,minimal flow, and
industrial uses,watershed stabilization,control of soil erosion,retardation of
water run-off,flood prevention and control,reservoirs and other water storage,
restriction of developments of flood plains,protection of open space and
scenery,preservation of natural beauty,protection of fish and wildlife,
preservation of wilderness areas and wild rivers,the prevention or reduction of
sedimentation and other pollution in rivers and other waters,and such location
of highways,schools,housing developments,industries,airports and other
facilities and structures as will fit the needs of the state and be consistent with
the best uses of the renewable natural resources of the state. The program shall
include an inventory of all renewable natural resources in the District,a
compilation of current resource needs,projections of future resource
requirements,priorities for various resource activities,projected timetables,
descriptions of available alternatives,and provisions for coordination with other
resource programs.
2) Strategic Initiatives Set Forth in the King Conservation District Strategic Plan:
a) Assistance for Agricultural Landowners
The King Conservation District will provide local farmers, dairy farmers,and
other agricultural landowners and tenants the information, educational
programs and technical assistance they need to meet their land use objectives
while being good stewards of land and water resources. Action areas will
include: encouraging sustainable farm management practices,promoting natural
habitat protection and restoration,and orchestrating educational outreach and
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volunteer opportunities. The District will actively seek public and stakeholder
support and public and private funding to sustain these programs.
i) Encouraging Sustainable Farm Management Practices. The District will
deliver general and technical information to the owners and managers of
farms through the development of detailed Farm Management Plans.
These action plans will give the landowner a detailed assessment and
strategy for promoting sustainable agriculture through efficient and
environmentally sound land and resource management practices,
including water quality assurance and conservation,manure
management,mud management,fencing,pasture management,stable
management,and addressing concerns about odors that are the
byproducts of agricultural operations.
ii) Promoting Natural Habitat Protection and Restoration. District staff will
work with citizens,landowners, and businesses in agricultural areas to
help protect and restore farmland,forestland, stream,wetlands, and
other sensitive natural habitats that are threatened by encroachment. It
will also review and respond to land use actions, assist landowners in
slope stabilization and stream bank soil erosion,and help to protect and
conserve water resources.
iii) Orchestrating Educational Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities. Each of the
District's agricultural initiatives will include an educational outreach and
volunteer component. Individual and group meetings,and informational
publications will be developed to promote each project and program
with target audiences and the general public. The District will also
organize volunteers to help with the implementation of many elements of
these programs. In addition,the District will serve as a referral service,
coordinating contacts between landowners who are in need of assistance
and other land use and conservation agencies and stakeholders.
b) Assistance for Rural and Urban Landowners
The King Conservation District will provide landowners with information and
educational programs to help them be good stewards of land and water
resources. Action areas will include: encouraging conservation practices,
promoting natural habitat restoration,and orchestrating educational outreach
and volunteer opportunities. The District will actively seek public and
stakeholder support and public and private funding to sustain these programs.
i) Encouraging Conservation Practices. The responsible use,maintenance and
restoration of natural resources in rural and urban settings is an
increasingly vital part of county-wide environmental management. The
District will deliver general and technical information to rural and urban
landowners on land use and water quality management including the
restoration and protection of wildlife habitats in rural and urban settings,
environmentally sound management practices for yards and gardens,
"return to the land" initiatives such as the pea-patch farming,minimizing
land slides and other erosion,and the social context of conservation
practices. Target audiences will include: owners of rural residences on
non-agricultural acreage,owners of rural residences in planned
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developments, owners of urban residential lots,and owners of rural and
urban light density commercial land.
ii) Promoting Natural Habitat Restoration. The District will provide
information and assistance to landowners,businesses,and other citizens
in rural and urban areas on the preservation and restoration of natural
habitats including the creation of low-maintenance native plant habitats
that conserve water and are friendly to wildlife,eco-landscaping,
establishing naturescaping demonstration sites,intrusive species
management,and community stewardship.
iii) Orchestrating Educational Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities. Each of the
District's rural and urban initiatives will include an educational outreach
and volunteer component. Individual and group meetings,and
informational publications will be developed to promote each project and
program with target audiences and the general public. The District will
also organize volunteers to help with the implementation of many
elements of these programs. In addition,the District will serve as a
referral service,coordinating contacts between landowners and
stakeholders who are in need of assistance and other land use and
conservation agencies.
c) Assistance for Municipalities
The King Conservation District will assist member Municipalities by providing
technical expertise to address natural resource management issues in cases
where such expertise that might not otherwise be employed due to budget
constraints. Projects will include items such as public involvement in park
projects,flood control, stream corridor management,and consumer oriented
water quality programs such as drainage and runoff education. The District will
actively seek public and stakeholder support and public and private funding to
sustain these programs.
d) Extending Responsible Stewardship
The King Conservation District will serve as the coordinating agency or a
partner with other agencies as it undertakes several new initiatives to extend its
commitment to the preservation,protection and enhancement of water quality
and sustainable land use within King County and the Puget Sound region.
i) Population Gr07Vth and Increased Urbanization. The District will actively
promote workable solutions that help minimize the effects of population
growth and increased urbanization on the natural environment.
ii) Conservation Practices Leadership. The District will play an active
leadership role in assessing conservation issues that King County will
face in the decade ahead and cooperatively assist stakeholders and other
concerned agencies in developing action programs to address those
issues.
iii) Support for Regional Conservation Initiatives. The District will join in
regional conservation initiatives,lending its leadership and expertise on
issues such as major river flooding,preserving and restoring fish habitat,
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protecting and restoring water quality in watersheds and general public
conservation education programs in the region.
3) Regional Funding Principles Established by the King County Regional Task Force:
a) The Regional Task Force,composed of representatives from the King County
Watershed Forums,has discussed issues related to major river flooding,
preserving and restoring fish habitat,and protecting and restoring the water
quality in their watersheds. These issues are not solely the responsibility of local
governments. Federal,state,and tribal governments and property owners are all
stakeholders and have a responsibility to assist in funding the projects and
programs needed to reduce flooding,protect the fisheries, and improve water
quality.The Task Force recommends that the regions local governments work
together through their Watershed Forums to lobby both the state and federal
governments for funding assistance to match the local funding initiatives.The
Task Force also recognizes that the region has an interest in these issues,and
recommends that the region consider funding for the following:
i) Protection of key parcels of land for fish habitat along with restoration
which is necessary to allow the stream habitat to function. Where
possible, protection should be accomplished through conservation
easements,acquisition of timber rights,public benefit rating system, and
other mechanisms short of fee simple acquisition. The region should
focus first on time-critical acquisitions where the opportunity to preserve
the fish habitat will be lost if the land is not protected.
ii) Habitat restoration which enhances ecologically significant fish runs.
iii) Regionally-coordinated monitoring of fish runs and evaluation of habitat
improvement projects to ensure that the regions fish habitat
expenditures are being appropriately targeted.
iv) Water quality and watershed restoration and protection support services
such as coordination of monitoring(data collection,studies,evaluation)
and public education programs. Regional support for such services
should be conditioned by a requirement that local jurisdictions,both
cities and the County, establish and enforce protection requirements.
v) Assistance in protecting the water quality of Lake Sammamish,which is
considered a regional resource;these efforts may include
acquisition/protection of key forest lands.This regional effort should be
matched by funding and establishment of appropriate regulations and
enforcement by the surrounding jurisdictions,and by funding and
application of appropriate protection measures by developers and
homeowners surrounding the lake.
vi) Assistance in protecting the water quality and habitat in King County's
near-shore waters of Puget Sound,which are considered a regional
resource;these efforts may include such activities as
acquisition/protection of key waterfront lands,stream and nearshore
habitat improvement projects,shellfish protection measures,and estuary
restoration projects.
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vii) Home buyouts in flood hazard areas where there is a high risk to public
health and safety and where the property has other regional benefits such
as valuable fish habitat or open space or providing a link to a trail
system. Regional funds should only be used to purchase homes
constructed before floodplain mapping or sensitive areas regulations
were in place.
b) In addition, the Task Force also discussed the following issues and recommends
that:
i) The region will consider helping watersheds fund levee maintenance and
improvements if the watershed raises a portion of the funds and if local
jurisdictions in the watershed have regulations to ensure that further
development will not need flood assistance or cause additional flooding.
ii) The region should decide on a case-by-case basis whether to provide
technical assistance and/or funding for gravel removal,depending on
both the cause of the problem and to whom the benefits will accrue.
iii) Detention ponds should not be funded regionally. They are a watershed,
sub-watershed or local expense, depending on the number of
jurisdictions in the affected basin,just as are the other local drainage
expenses which will continue to be the responsibility of the local
governments.
iv) A task force comprised of staff from the local governments should be
established to recommend minimum surface water,water quality and
flood hazard reduction standards and minimum funding levels as the
benchmark for the condition that the region will only invest in
jurisdictions where there are adequate regulations and funding in place.
c) Nothing in the above Principles [3a i-vii,3b i-iv] is meant to change the earlier
Regional Needs Assessment for Surface Water Management agreements about
the responsibilities of local governments (cities and King County as a local
service provider). Local governments continue to have responsibility for
drainage and conveyance services within their jurisdiction. Protection and
restoration of streams which run primarily within one jurisdiction are the
responsibility of that jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction is responsible for enacting
and enforcing land use policies and regulations and adopting and funding local
surface water programs to accomplish water quality and habitat protection and
flood hazard reduction.
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Examples of Bellevue Projects with King Conservation District
1999-2006 Kelsey Creek Fish Passage/Wetland and Riparian Enhancement
Total: $151,150 KCD $33,766 King County Stewardship $50,000 Bellevue $67,384
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2003 Kelsey Creek Fish Ladder
Partner with KCD to leverage National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant
Total Cost $232,350 KCD $50,000 NFWF $50,00 Bellevue $132,350
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Other Types of Projects:
• Mud and Manure Management Workshops (horse farms)
• Private Property Riparian Revegetation(starting)
o Landscaping with Native Plants Templates
o Riparian Revegetation Incentives
• Business Pollution Prevention Partnership—
o Educational materials for water quality improvements
o BMP cost-share program(starting)
• Salmon Spawning Survey Monitoring
• Volunteer restoration projects—riparian revegetation,wetland revegetation
• Beaver Management Literature Review and Pilot Projects
Opportunities of Working with KCD
• Partnership is flexible and can meet various high priority local needs.
• Grant process has historically been simple to administer.
• Partnership has allowed us to leverage other funds that wouldn't have been
available.
• KCD WRIA grant funds are critical component for regional efforts.
Opportunities for Improvement
• Understanding local conservation requests. Need to allow local jurisdictions to
maintain their priority issues in grants, as long as it meets KCD goals and
objectives. There could be more dialog between KCD and jurisdictions about
annual goals and objectives for urban areas. The Advisory Committee is an
excellent step towards this communication.
• Similar dialog needs to occur with the WRIA councils. KCD staff have been
attending the WRIA meetings and the Advisory Committee efforts should
improve communications that have been neglected previously.
• Keep granting process simple. While there is a need for good accountability,
these are small grants. Don't make the process more challenging than the benefits
of the available grants.
• We understand that the KCD have potential technical or financial support for
individual property owners,but don't really know how much or how to access
that assistance. At times we have referred property owners to KCD, only to have
the KCD refer the property owners back to us. It would help us provide much
better customer service to better understand KCD programs and opportunities
available for urban property owners.
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Imagine the Possibilities SPRING 2006
Message from Mayor Lewis
Thank you for your interest in the Auburn Environmental Park(AEP) Project,a unique opportunity to provide
environmental,economic,and social benefits to the region.The AEP Project has already garnered the support
of diverse groups like the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce,Auburn Downtown Association,Rainier
Audubon Society,several colleges and universities and the local school district. Please keep reading to learn
more about the AEP Project and how you can get involved in this exciting process.
Mayor Pete Lewis
Progress to Date:
Auburn Staff/TAC continues to work hard,and has:
• Completed park feasibility study
• Completed wetland delineation work
• Met and received concurrence with the Army Corps of Engineers on the wetland delineation work
• Hosted four Technical Advisory Committee meetings:August 9,September 15,October 20,2005,and
February 28,2006
• Approached completion of a preliminary Auburn Environmental Park master plan
• Begun groundwater study to help refine the master plan
• Consulted with Rainier Audubon Society regarding birding tower locations and are integrating into the
final master plan
• Begun collaboration with Green River Community College for reed canarygrass removal and studies
• Met with the Auburn Garden Club and discussed dispersal and distribution of non-native vegetation on
the two previously residential properties
• Completed one year of extensive surface water quality study within the Auburn Environmental Park
drainage basin
• Awarded a $95,223 grant towards the replacement of the 15th Street culvert for improved fish passage
• Awarded a $30,000 Department Ecology grant towards restoration work on the Campbell/Litowitz
property
• Begun discussions with the Washington State Department of Transportation with regard to culvert
replacement mitigation projects under highway 167 in the vicinity of the environmental park
• Met with federal and state grant funding resources to build interest and garner support for the project
Next Steps:
In This Issue
During 2006,the City will:
Progress • D. Steps
• Continue project planning,with a draft Master Plan for
completed by the end of June 2006
• Continue searching for the best grant and funding Helping Fish Find Their Way
resources and developing partnerships EnvironmentalPark Design
• Continue exploring public-private partnerships and
complete land acquisition Project M• •
• Complete final design work for 2007 construction season
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AN ENVIRONMENTAL PARK DESIGN
Auburn Environmental Park
On February 28,2006,the City of Auburn held its fourth Greenbelt Strate Area
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Environmental Park (AEP) Project. At the meeting, I
members were presented with two concepts. The first �,a"•«w
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Green Zone. The second presentation showed the
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Auburn High School.The stated general purpose of the ! Possible
new zoning ordinance is to discourage heavy industrial Phase 2 met
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offices and non-industrial businesses. The moratorium _ "
area will serve as a buffer to the AEP and those
businesses within the area should benefit from, use, ww,°G
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Following the Green Zone presentation, Aaron Nix, City of Auburn Environmental Protection Manager, and
Diane Brewster,Landau Associates,presented the AEP Preliminary Design. The presentation covered all design
components, including the trail system, the various habitat types to be enhanced or created, the planned
stormwater facilities that will be in close proximity to the AEP
and its use,the kiosks and informational signage,the interpretive
center and outdoor classrooms, the public art, and the birding For More Information on
towers.The City plans to begin conducting groundwater elevation
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studies in the near future that will later insure the integrity andAuburn • ''
longevity of park components. Project, please visit our
At the meeting's end, members were asked to think about the • site •
specific design components (excluding habitat) and what they
`I would like to see. Members, as well as the general public, were
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and design, informational signage and kiosks, and interpretive
center and outdoor classroom designs and components. .
The City of Auburn continues to move forward with the Auburn Contact the Planning
Environmental Park with hopes of beginning construction by Community Development
2007. For more information or to participate with the Auburn Environmental Park project,please contact the Planning,Building, Department
and Development Department at (253) 931-3090 or AEP@253-931 -3090
auburnwa.gov.
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Once upon a time,Mill Creek flowed unhindered in a natural
path to the Green River. It is in an area that was once plentiful
with significant salmon habitat and well-functioning
wetland systems, but has degraded over time with the
construction of state highway 167 and farming land that has
lain fallow for many years. At one time,fish could actually
use all of Mill Creek's waters, but this was many years ago,
before Auburn's population grew and required more and
better roads for transportation. Now, Mill Creek has been
altered to turn a perfect 90' at one point along its course,
and arterial roads over-passing Mill Creek have culverts that
are greatly undersized with severe blockage, which are a
major hindrance to fish passage.
The City of Auburn,being sensitive to this issue,has applied
forand received a$90,000 grant from the US Fish and Wildlife "
Service to design a new culvert under 15th Street NW where ' •g y y�
it crosses Mill Creek. The Mill Creek corridor is unique in that
it still maintains significant potential for restoration.The 15th
Street culvert replacement project will allow for improved Mill Creek,South ofl5th St.NW
fish passage and will allow for work to begin in improving (October6,2005)
the wetland system upstream of the blockage.
The City of Auburn has actively pursued the preservation _
of approximately 185 acres of open space upstream of the
15th Street NW Culvert Project in order to help rehabilitate
Mill Creek and its associated wetland systems,including the
Auburn Environmental Park wetlands. Restoration work on
Mill Creek will commence once the blockage at 15th Street
NW is eliminated (approximately Summer 2006 or 2007).
The City is actively pursuing grant funding opportunities
to help complete the 15th Street NW Culvert Project. If you
or your organization would like to help,please contact 253-
931-3090 or AEP@auburnwa.gov.
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Project Background
TheAuburn Environmental How Do I Get Involved?
Park (AEP) Project seeks to
create open space within
an urbanized area, which Are you passionate about this community? Do you have a great idea
will provide many mutual not reflected above? If so, please get involved and let your ideas be
benefits. known. To get involved in this exciting project,you can:
The park will provide op- Invite a project team member to speak to your neighborhood or
portunities for local eco- organization
nomic development, wa-
quality improvement, Sign up for the project mailing list to receive periodic updates and
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ter quality
ater detention, invitations to public events(email your request to AEP@auburnwo.gov)
stoflood control,fish and wild- Continue checking the website for updates(www.ouburnwa.gov)
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KCD ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER PROFILE
Dave Burger: Executive Director, Stewardship Partners
Dave is an expert on fisheries and watershed issues having implemented complex restoration
projects throughout the Puget Sound area for more than one organization. Dave is recognized
by his peers for being a master collaborator and partner working with voluntary, incentive based
programs. Dave engenders cooperation from individual landowners and large NGOs alike. He
brings a breadth of hands-on experience to the Advisory Committee table. Moreover, Dave is
proven as an experienced and effective manager, having run several non-profit organizations
throughout his career.
Tom Carpenter: Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council
Tom, though he modestly states to be "fairly new to the topic of environmental conservation"
has come to the KCD Advisory Committee with several strong recommendations from his
neighbors, colleagues as well as his County Councilman, Reagan Dunn. Tom does own to
having been very active in the growth management discussions representing the unincorporated
area roughly bound by Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue, Issaquah and Maple Valley. A retired
Boeing manager, Tom now runs a consulting practice specializing in disaster preparedness for
small companies.
Geoffrey Clayton: Consultant RH2, WRIA 8 Steering Committee
Geoff is one of a very few on-the-ground scientists who truly understands and applies BAS
principles to the development of policy. Geoff has a been a highly valued member of the WRIA
8 steering committee. His talent is communicating and interpreting critical analysis of the
assumptions and interpretations of scientific data to elected officials and in turn in asking
relevant questions of scientists, thus bridging the gap. Geoff's skill at translating science allows
him to well represent the Seattle Chamber of Commerce at the WRIA 8 table.
Richard Conlin: Council member, Seattle
Richard is serving his third term on the Seattle City Council. As one of the co-founders of
Sustainable Seattle, Richard was an architect of that organization's internationally recognized
"Indicators of Sustainable Community". Thus, one is not surprised upon hearing the list of
committees and task forces Richard has chaired over the years, including: the Council's
Neighborhoods, Sustainability and Community Development Committee; Seattle's
implementation of GMA, the Environment, Emergency Management and Utilities Committee, the
city's WRIA and County interface. Richard is acclaimed for his hands—on, make-it-happen
successes engaging citizens in environmental stewardship.
Donald Davidson: Council member, Bellevue, Chair of the WRIA 8 Forum
Don, a dentist with a practice in Bellevue, has a long and distinguished career in public service
and multi-stakeholder processes in Bellevue and throughout the region. Don is a champion of
sound and careful fiscal management and looks forward to supporting the KCD in leveraging its
funding to ever greater advantage to its partners and the region.
Jennifer Harrison Cox: Friends for Wetlands of Issaquah North Fork, PRKC
Jennifer is a founding member of Partnership for Rural King County (PRKC), a consortium of
outdoor recreational user groups, neighborhood associations and rural stakeholders in
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unincorporated eastern King County. Jennifer is a land steward for part of the Issaquah Fork
Creek wetlands and forestlands and the president of the environmental education and
restoration non profit, Friends for the Wetlands of the Issaquah North Fork. Her conservation
work and involvement today follows a success career at Microsoft as a technical project and
operations manager.
Kollin Higgins: King County WLRD, DNRP
Kollin, an environmental scientist with the County's Water and Land Resources Division, has
participated in the salmon recovery planning process through the WRIA technical committees.
He notes that this experience has given him a balanced perspective on how the KCD funding to
those entities has been allocated differently by the forums. Additionally, Kollin has provided
fisheries expertise to the County's Ag drainage assistance program and he's assisted the
County in developing its shoreline master plan and critical area updates. Kollin has co-
authored several monitoring reports.
David Hill: Mayor, Algona
Dave, a former city councilman, has an accounting and tax service business with its
accompanying expertise that he brings to the committee and the challenges of the preservation
and shepherding our resources. As Mayor of Algona, an urban small city, Dave, is eager to
share the unique advantages and disadvantages with which he copes each day. Algona is the
city of the Great Blue Heron and is in the processing of purchasing wetlands to restore as heron
wildlife habitat.
Sandra Kilroy: King County WLRD, DNRP
Sandy's role as manager of the regional services section in the County's Water and Land
Resources Division places her in direct connection with KCD on not only salmon recovery
matters but also river and flood plain management and ground water and hazardous waste
management. Over the past decade Sandy has demonstrated her commitment to, and
expertise in, effecting collaboration of staff, multiple programs and outreach to citizens.
Joan McBride: Deputy Mayor, Kirkland
Joan's extensive background in human services has served her very well in her career as a
community leader and public servant. Her years of involvement with family and health services
efforts are widely recognized as is her contribution to sorting out our regional transportation
challenges. Joan is known for her incomparable talent of listening and hearing each participant
in any forum and then acting on the issue
Jeanette McKague: Lobbyist, Washington REALTORS
Jeanette, as former legislative aide to David Irons, has five years of extensive experience in
land use, parks and natural resource policy issues. Jeanette is the go-to person on questions
about Comp plan policies, development regulations, code enforcement policies and private land
ownership issues. Currently, as Assistant Director for land use planning for the Wa. Association
of REALTORS, Jeanette has been working with CLC to identify ways for expanded collaboration
and cooperation on pending legislation between like minded organizations.
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Steve Mullet: Mayor, Tukwila
Steve Mullet is a name that rings forth whenever folks are talking about the City of Tukwila,
WRIA 9 forum, PSRC or Suburban Cities Association. Steve retires this year as Mayor of
Tukwila which means, of course, he'll have a bit of extra time to devote to the KCD Advisory
Board; we're looking forward to it. Steve's contributions to his city and its neighbors through out
the region are uncountable. His commitment to protecting our environment is understood and
applauded region wide.
Don Norman: Norman Wildlife Consultant, Seattle Audubon, Board
Don is an eco-toxicologist with 15+ years in environmental assessment and chemistry, non-
lethal sampling of wildlife and wildlife inventory. Don has current contracts in the Pacific
Northwest and Louisiana using his wildlife and toxicology expertise to assess development
issues. However, more often than not you are most likely to find Don out in the field at
o-dark-thirty watching and banding birds no matter the weather.
Jeffrey Possinger: Mayor Pro Tem, Duvall
Jeffrey has been part of the Snoqualmie Valley Community for nearly two decades. A life long
resident of Washington State he grew up in the Kirkland area. Prior to serving on City Council,
he served as treasurer of the Washington State Bar Association's International Practice Section.
In addition to his familiarity with KCD and Snoqualmie Valley conservation efforts, Jeff brings
broad legal and business expertise and connections to the KCD advisory table.
Erik Steffens: CLC
Erik joined the conservation transactions department at CLC in December 2005; his focus is
King County. He has a Masters in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before his time in the Great Plains, Erik spent four years in
Nepal helping rural communities manage and improve their forests. He also studied the red
pandas and rhododendrons forests of the Himalayas. Erik is very familiar with the ecology and
restoration issues of the Pacific Northwest as he has worked as a wildlife biologist in British
Columbia and as a riparian restoration specialist as an Americorps crew member in Oregon.
Darrell Westover: Puget Sound Christmas Tree Assoc, King and Pierce Farm Bureau
Darrell is a successful small farm owner who has diversified his operations to include `choose
and cut' Christmas trees and 3 hydroponic greenhouses growing vegetables for sale at the farm
and in farmers' markets. Darrell gets strong praise from his neighbors and colleagues for being
active in his communities and an eager and responsible liaison to other entities.
Greg Wingard: King County Conservation Voters
Greg is a co-founder of the Middle Green River Coalition and thus has been actively involved in
the restoration and acquisition of public and private lands. Greg has worked directly with a
private property owner on Jenkins Creek to resolve some problems with the Public Benefit
Rating System plan. He has also worked on TDR requests and with the City of Covington to set
up a TDR system.
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----- ----- ___ Term ------
David Burger 2 yr 206 292 9875 db@stewardshi partners.or Stewardship Partners
Tom Carpenter 2 yr 425-271-2035 tdcarp@comcast.net Four Creeks unincorporated Area Council
Geoffrey Clayton 3 yr 206-794-6603 WA.waterman@gmaii.com RH 2
Richard Conlin 3 yr 206-684-8805 richard.conlin@seaftle.gov Councilmember, Seattle
Donald Davidson 2 yr 425-456-4770 ddavidson@bellevuewa.gov I lCouncilmember, Bellevue
H 425 746 1338
Jen Harrison Cox 1 yr 1425 837 5358 jen@prkc.org Friends for Wetlands of Issaquah No. Fork
-jaywingl8@yahoo.com
Kollin Higgins 1 yr 206-296-8026 kollin.higgins@metrokc.gov KC WLRD, DNRP
David Hill 3 yr 1253 833 2897 david.hill14@comcast.net Mayor, City of Algona
253 804 8233
Sandra Kilroy 2 yr 206-296-8047 sandra.kilroy@metrokc.gov KC WLRD, DNRP
Joan McBride 1 yr 425-887-2938 'mcbride@ci.kirkland.wa.us Deputy Mayor, Kirkland
Jeanette McKague 3 yr 425-888-2314 nbkemas@hotmall.com Washington REALTORS
Steve Mullet 3 yr 206-433-1850 tukmayor@ci.tukwila.wa.us Mayor, Tukwila
Donald Norman 1 yr 206-542-1275 gonatives@gmaii.com Norman Wildlife, Consultant
Jeffrey Possin er 2 yr 206 817 5498 jeffrey.possinger@duvalhNa.gov I lCouncilman, Duvall
Erik Steffens 1 yr 206-292-5907 eriks@cascadeland.org Cascade Land Conservancy
Ext 102
Darrell Westover 2 yrl. 425-432-1597 westoverd@msn.com PS Christmas Tree Assoc, King&Pierce Farm Bureau
Greg Win and 1 yr 206-261-2670 gwingard@earthlink.net KC Conservation Voters, Middle Green River Coalition
ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUPPORT
Sara Hemphill 206 719 1972 sshemphill@earthlink.net Facilitator,Advisory Committee
Fx 206 937 1972
Geoff Reed 425 277 5581 geoff.reed kin cd.or KCD Co-Coordinator
Fx 425 277 5588
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City of Renton and King Conservation District Project Grants
Project Name: SW 34th Street Culvert Replacement Project ) �' el0) /r/WJ�C
Project Location: SW 34`' Street and Spring-brook Creek
Project Completion date: December 2007
Project Cost: $1,270,871
District Grant: $55,084.85
Project Purpose: Replace 4 undersized CMP culverts with a 30'x 12' x 65' concrete
box culvert to reduce flooding and improve fish passage.
Project Elements: Precast concrete box culvert, native plantings, spawning gravel and
woody debris.
Project Name: Upper Springbrook Creek Restoration Project fisA J14'Ai`
Project Location: Upper Springbrook Creek and S. 55th Street
Project Completion date: Design in 2008 and construction Fall 2009 (estimated)
Project Cost: $1,100,000
District Grant: $50,000
Matching Funds: 65%/35% Split (US Army Corps of Engineers)
Project Purpose: Replace 900 feet of degraded roadside ditch with a natural,
meandering stream channel with spawning, rearing and storm
refuge habitat for migrating salmon
Project Elements: New graded channel with spawning gravel, native riparian
plantings, large woody debris and new fish passable culvert under
S. 55"' Street.
Recommendations
• Maintain current allocation of assessment between the cities, KCD and the
WRIAs
• Allow applicants to submit grant applications in time intervals that better utilize
staff resources
• Minimize as much as possible the requirements for administering the grants for
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Dear Mr.Quynn,
Enclosed,for your records,is a signed Agreement for Award of Noncompetitive
Grant for the City of Renton SW 34th Street Culvert Replacement Project. This grant
is funded with King Conservation District Special Assessment funds allocated
for projects prioritized by the City of Renton. Additional enclosures include a
check in the amount of$55,084.85,forms,for use.when submitting biannual
reports on project expenses related to the grant,and forms for use when
requesting a revision to your grant agreement.
I'd like to call attention to a number of'piragraphs in the'Agreement. Detailed
in paragraph 2.5 are guidelines on submitting biannual financial and progress
reports on the grant. Detailed in paragraphs 2.6 through 2.7 are instructions on
accounting for the expenditure of the grant funds. Detailed in paragraph 2.13
are guidelines on acknowledging the District as a source of funding for the
project. I am available to answer any questions you may have about these
details. Marla Hamilton Lucas, District Financial Manager,is also available to
answer questions concerning accounting and financial reporting. Please do not
hesitate to contact us at any time.
Sincerely,
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District Co-Coordinator
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Noncompetitive Grant
King Conservation District Amendment Request
Instructions: To request an amendment to your Grant Award, complete this form and submit it to the King
Conservation District. You will receive a written response back from the District either approving or denying the
request. Attach any supporting documents you think will aid the review of your request.
WRIA Forum (if applicable):
Grantee:
Project Title:
Agreement Year:
Request to Amend Grant Award in the following manner (check all applicable categories and provide
details in space provided below or attachments where indicated):
Change the Project Completion Date from to
❑ Extend project up to 90 days past original completion date
❑ Extend project in excess of 90 days past original completion date
❑ Extend project due to permit and/or construction delays
❑ Other(e.g., matching funds delayed)
Change the Project Scope of Work (attach Revised noncompetitive Grant Application)
❑ Increase scope of work at same funding level
❑ Increase scope of work and request additional funds
❑ Decrease scope of work at same funding level
❑ Decrease scope of work and request additional funds
❑ Decrease scope of work and return funds
❑ Other (describe and provide explanation below)
Change the Project Budget(attach comparison of original to proposed revised budget)
❑ Reallocate funds among awarded budget item(s) within 10% of total grant award
❑ Reallocate funds to new budget item(s) within 10% of total award
❑ Revise budget in excess of 10% of total grant award
❑ Other (e.g., request additional funding)
Other Category of Revision
❑ Cancel project and return funds
❑ Cancel project and fund new grant proposal (attach Noncompetitive Grant Application)
❑ Change applicant/principle partners without change in scope of work and funding level
❑ Other (describe and provide explanation below)
Describe the proposed amendment, identify how the new proposal differs from the awarded grant, and
provide the reason/justification for the request (attach additional pages if more space is needed).
Authorized Signature, Funded Entity Date
Authorized Signature, Forum (when applicable) Date
❑ Request approved
❑ Request denied (see attached for explanation)
❑ Additional information requested (see attached for requested information)
Authorized Signature, King Conservation District Date
E:Assessmenf,TEMPLATES' greement Amendment Packet\Agreement Revision Request 7112/02
Municipality & WRIA Forum
Noncompetitive Grant
King Conservation District Budget Revision Detail
Revised Project Budget: Use the tables below to compare the awarded project budget to the
proposed revised project budget. Alternatives for completing the tables include inserting the
budget table from the original grant application to replace the Awarded Project Budget table;
inserting the budget summary table from the most recent copy of the project expense report
to replace the Proposed Revised Budget table; attaching budgets from a matching fund
grant that clearly identifies the revised allocation of KCD Special Assessment funds.
Awarded Project Budget (same as grant application budget)
Budget Item KCD Other Other Total
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Municipality & WRIA Forum
Noncompetitive Grant
King Conservation District Scope of Work Revision Detail
Revised Scope of Work and Project Objectives: If applicable, use the sections below to
compare the approved scope of work to the proposed revised scope of work and the
approved project objectives to the proposed revised project objectives.
Approved Project Description (-200 words):
Revised Project Description (--200 words):
-gNNroved Project Ou 2 original
Revised Project Objectives:
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Revised Activities and Measurable Results: If applicable, use the table below to compare
approved activities and measurable results to the revised and/or new activities and
measurable results. Identify which (if any) of the approved activities are to be canceled,
continued, or changed, and provide an explanation for the changes. Use the right column to
list all new proposed activities.
Approved Activities and Measurable Revised Activities and Measurable
Results Results
Example 1:Install 5,000 linear feet of buffer Cancel,project proved infeasible to implement.
enhancement plantings
Or, Install 2000 linear feet of buffer enhancement
plantings instead of 5,000. Planting area reduced
due to lack of landowner involvement in project.
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for grade control and stream habitat enhancement.
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association with the proposed revised activities over the duration of the project:
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Ronald Straka-Fwd: Black River Restoration Project Page 1
From: Jay Covington
To: Culp, Dennis; Straka, Ronald; Zimmerman, Gregg
Date: 11/09/2004 4:02:09 PM
Subject: Fwd: Black River Restoration Project
Folks, this woman testified at the City Council meeting last night regarding her support for any efforts
Renton takes in protecting the environment. In the process of her presentation she informed us all of a
grant she's recently received from King County (see one of her attachments).
It sounds like she's fairly naive in terms of working through city/county processes and permits, but if this is
a legitimate project that produces benefits, we need to try and be supportive.
Gregg, would you have someone from your staff verify the legitimacy of this project, who she received
permission/permits from, whether the Green River Flood Control Zone District knows that she's about to
start work on their property, and whether the County assumed she'd get permits from us? (any other
questions you think we need answered?)
It appears the County gave her this grant without too much concern about her ability to navigate the
permitting process. So, we'll likely look like real obstructionists if we bring the hammer down to strongly.
At the same time, this project needs to be properly permitted.
I'm not interested in giving her a"deal"at the Community Center, because she's not another governmental
entity.
Jay
>>> Doris Yepez <dorisdandel ion @yahoo.corn> 11/9/2004 12:32:25 PM >>>
Hi Jay,
I'm the one who got up last night, during the Renton Council mtg., and talked about my King County grant
and my restoration project for the Black River Channel. I was very excited to find out that you are on WRIA
9 and that Dan Clawson is on WRIA 8, or at least working with them. I met James Rasmussen about a
month ago, when I spoke to the Duwamish Council about my restoration project. The Duwamish are one
of my partners, who will help me monitor the site for the next two years.
Just to let you know, I am also a new member of the Herons Forever Board, and I am glad to hear and
see the city of Renton involved and caring deeply for the environment. As I told the Mayor, in an email, I
will spread the word that Renton cares.And I hope that Herons Forever and the City and the developer can
work something out peacefully, and where there is acknowledgement of good intention on all sides!
Anyways, I want to invite you to my site visit tomorrow, Wed., Nov. 10th, at 9:30 a.m. The restoration site
is between the Black River Pump Station and the Monster RD SW bridge. King County people will be
checking out the site, giving me some feedback on my proposed plan, and making suggestions on how to
proceed. I'd love to have someone from the City be represented as well. My goal is to involve as much of
the community as possible in my project, so that we can all be working together for some wonderful,
common goal, helping the Earth, bonding with the Earth, and at the same time, building bonds between
ourselves.
I've also attached to this email a draft of my restoration project, some of the details of how I expect to
proceed, etc., and a flyer that gives the dates of the native planting and the community outreach mtg.
Unfortunately, the date of my outreach mtg., next Tues. nite, is also the date of the WRIA 8 mtg. I wish I
had known, ahead of time. But what was so wonderful to hear last night, was how there are so many
people working for the environment.
By the way, there is something I forgot to ask Kathy and the Council. Would the City be able to waive the
fee I am paying for the room at the Renton Community Ctr. for the outreach mtg? If you know of any other
way the City could help or get involved, I'd appreciate any suggestions. Greg Zimmerman did approach
me after I spoke to the Council, and took down my name and phone#. So hopefully Renton can help in
other ways. Any help at all is greatly appreciated. It isn't so much the$amount of the help, it's the spirit of
it.
I look forward to working with you someday on restoring the salmon habitat! Will you be at the WSU mtg.
Ronald Straka - Fwd: Black River Restoration Project Pale 2
Wed. nite on restoring salmon habitat in the Puget Sound? I am planning on being there.
P.S. my phone#, in case you want to reach me that way, is 425 891-0730.
Warmly,
Doris Yepez
CC: Betlach, Leslie; Hornsby, Lys
Restoration Plan for Black River Channel
Doris Yepez, sponsored by the Seattle Audubon Society, has been awarded a$28,349
WaterWorks grant from King County. The grant money will be used to do restoration
work at the Black River Channel in Renton, Washington, off of Monster Rd. SW. The
area to be restored is the south side of the Black River Channel between the Black River
Pumping Station and the Monster Rd. SW bridge. A small population of salmon find their
way upstream and downstream along the waters of the Channel. Approximately, 2000
juvenile salmon have been counted swimming downstream in a year's time. Many other
wildlife have been spotted in this area, river otters, coyotes, numerous bird species,
including the Great Blue Heron,whose rookery, in the Black River Riparian Forest, is
adjacent to the Black River Channel, on the upstream side of the Black River Pumping
Station. The Heron population at the Forest is the largest in the tri-counties of King,
Pierce and Snohomish. The entire Black River area is very important to a multitude and a
diversity of wildlife. The channel is also an important link to the Green and Duwamish
Rivers, and is the "usual and accustomed"territory of the Duwamish and Muckleshoot
Tribes.
The entire area to be restored is approximately %2 an acre. The restoration area will
include approximately 20 ft. of riverbank, on which is mostly growing Himalayan
blackberries, an invasive species, and a grassy field, which extends from the river bank to
the road, and measures approximately 80 ft. wide by 340 ft. long. The field area will be
somewhat challenging, since it is underlain with gravel. The restoration tasks include:
1. Remove the 11 ecology blocks that have been left on the property.
2. Cut the blackberries, on the top 15-20ft. of the riverbank and grub them out. The
removal of the invasives on the riverbank, as well as the planting of native
vegetation there, will be done by paid crews since the river bank is steep.
3. Remove the island of invasives in the field area. The approximate size of island is
250X20 ft.
4. Dig plant holes in the field with augers, since the ground is gravelly and
compacted, and widen holes with picks or shovels.
5. Amend planting sites with top soil, and inoculate with native soil from the Black
River Riparian Forest.
6. Cover rows of blackberries with landscape fabric.
7. Plant trees and shrubs. Add mulch around planted vegetation. These tasks to be
done by volunteers.
8. Install a drip irrigation system, connecting it to the faucet at the Pump Station.
The water from the faucet will be the water source for the irrigation system.
Volunteers will be recruited to assist with the installation of the drip irrigation
system.
9. Monitor the restoration site, at least twice a month for the first few months, then
at least once a month afterwards. Monitoring includes checking how the newly
planted native vegetation is doing, covering native plants with protective meshing
if being chewed upon, removing invasive weeds that are growing in, checking and
repairing, if necessary, the irrigation system
One of the requisites of the grant is to involve the community as much as possible, with
hopes of instilling and fostering a sense of responsibility and stewardship for the
environment. Therefore, before the restoration work is begun, I will be inviting my
partners, Herons Forever,the Duwamish Tribe, Friends of Black River, and my sponsor,
Seattle Audubon, as well as Renton officials and citizens, and anyone else interested, to a
meeting where I will make a slide presentation of my restoration project, introduce my
partners and sponsor, and hopefully drum up support for the project and site and recruit
more volunteers for the plantings. I will also be contacting newspapers and other media
sources, and will be placing signs on the property letting people know about the project.
A final sign will have the names of the volunteers and contributors.
Doris Yepez
16444 SE 135, St.
Renton, WA 98059
Phone: 425 891-0730
Volunteers Needed for:
The Black River Channel Native Plant
Restoration Project
on Monster Rd. SW, off Oakesdale Ave., in Renton
Do you enjoy working with plants? Do you care about your
community? Do you want to do something for the Wildlife or the
Environment?
The Black River Channel Restoration site is adjacent to the
BRRF, the Black River Riparian Forest, in Renton. The BRRF is
home to the largest colony of Great Blue Heron in the 3 counties
of King, Snohomish and Pierce, besides a multitude of other
wildlife. The herons, and other wildlife, come to the channel for
food, and shelter.
The goal of the restoration project is to enhance the fish, heron
and other wildlife, habitat in the Black River area and to create a
buffer from the noise and pollution of the street.
There will be a community outreach meeting, to talk about the
project, on Tuesday, Nov. 16th at 7 p.m. at the Renton
Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy, in Renton. The
Center's phone # is 425 430-6700.
The planting of native trees is scheduled for Saturday, January
22, 2005.
Everyone is welcome to the outreach meeting and to the
planting. This would be a fun event for families, to set the
example for the children, how we care about our Earth!
"For Questions or Concerns: call Doris at 425 891-0730 or email:
dorisdandelion@yahoo.com.
Ronald Straka- Re: Fwd Black River Restoration Page 1
From: Ronald Straka
To: Gregg Zimmerman
Date: 11/10/2004 11:54:49 AM
Subject: Re: Fwd: Black River Restoration Project
Doris Yepez has spoken to me several time over the last 4-months or so regarding her efforts to get a
water works grant from King County to do a planting project on the Black River Channel downstream of
the Pump Station. Initially she wanted to know who owned the land because she needed permission from
the land owner for the grant application. Technical Services determined that the land is actually owned by
the County's Green River Flood Control Zone District. Then she wanted to know if we the City would be
willing to provide equipment and labor to assist in some of the work. Below is your 8/31/04 response
(italicized) to her request for assistance. I followed up with her after you responded to let her know that we
cannot divert resources to assist her that are needed to perform normal city services.
I agree with Jay's assessment that the project does need to comply with City permitting requirements,
since it will be done in the City. This is Development Services job to determine what, if any, permits would
be required for the project, even though it is a habitat restoration type project. The project would need a
shoreline permit or an exemption as allowed for restoration projects. I am not sure if the project would
require SEPA review, I doubt that they will be bringing in 50-CY of fill, so it should be SEPA exempt,
unless it is considered work in a sensitive area. It may trigger our tree cutting/land clearing regulations
however, since it would include work within 25-ft of a stream, but Development Services would have to
determine the specific requirements.
I do recall telling her that City permits would be required and directed her to Development Services and
Jennifer Henning or her staff may have spoken with her. I know she has also spoken to Leslie Betlach
about her project. I hope this gives you the background information that you are requesting.
I recommend that she meet with Development Services to review here project description and a map
where the project is located for them to determine what City permits would be required and they provide
her with the application forms and normal assistance that they provide all permit applicants.
Response regarding Doris Yepez request for City Crew Assistance with her Water Works Grant to plant
vegetation along the Black River Channel.
Thanks Ron. I would have done the same.
Gregg
>>>Ronald Straka 91112004 9:21:11 AM>>>
When the request was made, I pretty much told Doris Yepez the same thing, but agreed to check with our
Maintenance Division to see if they felt they could accommodate the request. I will let Doris know that we
cannot provide the assistance that she is requesting.
>>> Gregg Zimmerman 0813112004 6:38:24 PM>>>
Sorry to sound uncollaborative, but we have plenty of work of our own on our plates. Our clientele, the
citizens of Renton, do notice when we reduce services to them to do other things. As you know, the
several months that we reduced street sweeping from twice every month to once every month in the
Highlands residential areas due to unfilled positions was noticed and resulted in complaints from
Highlands residents that went all the way to the Mayor. Then there are liability issues that would have to
be investigated, and an interlocal agreement would have to be signed. So I am leaning against doing this.
I think King County should be asked to help. Although they may very well be under the same performance
pressures than we are, they are a larger, more regional organization and could presumably fit a small
unscheduled job into their workload less noticeably than Renton could. Or the Flood Control District could
contract the private sector to have the work done. If we were looking for things to do my response would
be different. But we are working hard just to keep up with the demands of our public.
Ronald Straka- Re: Fwd: Black River Restoration Project Page 2
Gregg
>>> Gregg Zimmerman 11/09/2004 5:24:22 PM >>>
Ron and Tom:
Could either of you give me information about this person and her Black River Restoration Project Grant
(see Jay's attached questions). She spoke before Council Monday night. Ron, she said she has spoken
to you before, and Tom, I believe this is this lady you wished to meet with me about.
Gregg
CC: Lys Hornsby
From: Ronald Straka
To: Doris Yepez
Date: 09/01/2004 9:15:56 AM
Subject: Re: request for assistance at the Black River Channel
I forwarded your request to our Maintenance Division Director who then checked
with the City of Renton Planning/Building/Public Works Department
Administrator, Gregg Zimmerman. Gregg's response is copied for your review
below. As I expressed to you previously, our current work load has our
existing staff resources stretched thin. If we stop our normal work to go do
this special project, it would cause us to fall further behind. Not to say
that what you are doing is not important, it is just something that we can't
justify redirecting resource to do when we have other important normal work to
do. There is also some concern with doing work on non-City owned property,
now that we have determined that this area is really owned by the Green River
Flood Control Zone District. We are very sensitive due to legal and liability
concerns about performing work on private property. I suggest that you check
with the Green River Flood Control Zone District (Steve Bleifuhs, Green River
Flood Control Zone District Program Manager at steve.bleifuhs@metrokc.gov ) to
see if they can assist you. I know they do levee maintenance work every
summer and they may be able to have a crew with equipment stop by the site for
a day to do the work that you would like to have done.
I hope you understand our reasons for not being able to provide the assistance
that you have requested. I appreciate you effort to do the planting project
and wish you the best on your efforts to accomplish the work.
Gregg Zimmerman 's Response to Mike Stenhouse (Maintenace Services Director)
regarding your request for assistance:
"Sorry to sound uncollaborative, but we have plenty of work of our own on our
plates. Our clientele, the citizens of Renton, do notice when we reduce
services to them to do other things. As you know, the several months that we
reduced street sweeping from twice every month to once every month in the
Highlands residential areas due to unfilled positions was noticed and resulted
in complaints from Highlands residents that went all the way to the Mayor.
Then there are liability issues that would have to be investigated, and an
interlocal agreement would have to be signed. So I am leaning against doing
this. I think King County should be asked to help. Although they may very
well be under the same performance pressures than we are, they are a larger,
more regional organization and could presumably fit a small unscheduled job
into their workload less noticeably than Renton could. Or the Flood Control
District could contract the private sector to have the work done. If we were
looking for things to do my response would be different. But we are working
hard just to keep up with the demands of our public. "
Gregg
>>> Doris Yepez <dorisdandelion@yahoo.com> 08/31/2004 8:59:54 AM >>>
Hi Ron,
As you asked me to do in our phone conversation last week, I'm emailing you
my request for assistance in removing rocks at the Black River Channel area.
As you know, I have applied for the King County Waterworks grant, and will be
doing native plant restoration on the north bank of the channel. There are a
couple of piles of rocks in that area, and I'm wondering if it is at all
possible, for any of your crews to help me with this project, and remove at
least some of the rocks. I will not need assistance with the watering, as I
previously thought, since one of King County's flood control engineers, John
Koon, has agreed to assist me with the installation of a drip irrigation
system to water the plants. John has also committed his crew to mowing the
blackberries, prior to the grubbing and planting. I recognized that your
budget may be limited, and it may be difficult for you to spare the manpower
or equipment to help, but if it is at all possible, I would greatly appreciate
it. This
project will greatly benefit Renton and its citizens, as well as the
environment.The native trees will provide needed shade for the fish and
sources of food, as well.
I thank you in advance for any assistance you can give me.
Doris Yepez