HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermitFebruary 28, 2022
SHELBY PETRO, Practicum Coordinator
Samantha Stuefen
Wetland Science and Management Certificate Program
University of Washington
Email: sami.stuefen@hotmail.com
PERMISSION FOR RIGHT-OF-ENTRY TO BLACK RIVER RIPARIAN FOREST AND
SPRINGBROOK CREEK WETLAND
Ms. Petro:
The City of Renton Parks and Recreation Department (Licensor/City) hereby permits the student
Samantha Stuefen and an assistant of the University of Washington (Permittee) a nonexclusive
revocable license to enter Black River Riparian Forest (BRRF) and Springbrook Creek Trail
Wetland as designated in Exhibit “A” (excluding the Springbrook Wetland Mitigation Bank area),
(collectively ‘Parks’), for the purpose taking water quality measurements and soil samples to
establish a current wetland rating for these sites as part of the certificate program for wetland and
science management through the University of Washington, at the sole cost to the Permittee and
for no other purpose, and all subject to the terms and conditions and locations identified in Exhibit
“A” set forth herein.
CONDITIONS OF RIGHT-OF-ENTRY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1.Purpose of Permittee’s surveys in the Parks:
The purpose of the surveys is to establish a current wetland rating for Black River
Riparian Forest and Springbrook Wetland as part of a practicum for the Wetland Science
and Management Certificate Program.
2.Permittee will perform surveys as follows in the Parks:
Dig a total of three (3) soil pits by hand, each approximately eighteen inches (18”)
deep and eight inches (8”) wide;
Each hole will be filled immediately after different measurements are taken;
Two people per visit (recommended);
Where possible, vegetation types around each hole will viewed and recorded from an
overlook of the land to minimize ground disturbance.
3.Permittee will adhere to the following:
PAG-22-002
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Permittee will not perform survey activities in the wetland mitigation area next to the
Lake to Sound Trail at BRRF, as shown in Exhibit “B;”
Permittee will not perform survey activities in the Springbrook Wetland Bank area;
Survey work will only occur during parks hours of operation, between sunrise and
sunset.
Permittee may go off-trail to find a suitable pit location and to survey vegetation; any
off-trail access should minimize impacts to flora and fauna to the maximum extent
possible;
Collection of plants or animals is not permitted;
Survey team must wear identifiable, bright-colored vests;
Survey teams will enter the Parks sites on foot.
4.A copy of this Permit must be in Permittee’s possession when on-site in the Parks.
5.It is understood and agreed by the Permittee that the performance of any work under this
Permit shall constitute an acceptance of all provisions and an agreement to adhere to all
of Permittee’s Representations stated above.
6.The term of this Permit shall begin February 28, 2022 and shall terminate March 31,
2022. The City retains the right to terminate this Permit at any time, and for any reasons
it desires.
7.Prior to entering the Parks (approximately two days prior), the Permittee shall
communicate and coordinate survey schedules and locations with Parks Maintenance
Supervisor Dana Appel at (425) 766-6202.
8.At no time shall Permittee in any way represent themselves as an employee, officer, or
agent of the City.
9.There shall be no entry onto the subject properties, nor onto any private property, except
via public roads, without the permission of the affected owner.
10.Vehicles shall be kept on maintained roads.
11.Each vehicle shall carry one round-end pointed shovel and fire extinguisher.
12.Overnight use of the subject properties is not allowed unless approved by the City.
13.Permittee shall notify City Park staff of any unusual or unauthorized activities noted while
in the Parks.
14.Any negative physical impact to preserve property will be restored and/or corrected to the
satisfaction of the Director of the Parks and Trails Division.
15. Permittee shall in no way obstruct or impede access to the subject properties. In addition,
Permittee shall take action to ensure that all work in relation to this Permit is conducted in
a safe and prudent manner.
16.Permittee must be insured for damage resulting from liability of Permittee or any of
Permittee’s agents or employees with General Liability insurance with minimum policy
limits of $1,000,000 for each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate for the Term of this
Agreement. Permittee may be requested to furnish to City proof of insurance in the forms
and amounts satisfactory to City. The City understands that the Permittee is insured
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through the University of Washington Self Insurance Program for the Permittees program.
Permittee agrees that indemnification provisions in Section 17 will apply to self-insurance
and excess layers as with Additional Insured status, as appropriate.
17.Permittee shall defend, indemnify, and save harmless the City, its officers, agents, and
employees from and against any and all claims (whether valid or alleged), demands,
actions, suits, damages, losses, judgments, liabilities, expenses and costs, including but
not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by City on account of
any such claims, demands, or liabilities, and from loss of any kind or nature or nature
arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with this Permit. Permittee’s obligation shall
apply whether or not there is concurrent, active, or passive negligence on the part of the
City, its agents, officers, or employees, except where the City is solely negligent. It is
further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided
constitutes Permittee’s waiver of immunity under the Industrial Insurance Act, RCW
Title 51, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. The parties have mutually
negotiated and agreed to this waiver. The provisions of this section shall survive the
expiration or termination of this license.
18.Nothing in this Permit shall be construed to grant Permittee an easement by implication,
prescription, or any other operation of law, or to extend the term of the Permit past its
expiration date as stated herein.
19.Permittee must make all necessary precautions and coordinate all efforts with City Parks
and Trails Division staff to ensure the safety and security of the Parks at all times.
20.Permittee must provide City with reports summarizing the work completed in electronic
and/or hardcopy form.
21.If soil and/or water sampling is done in support of the environmental site assessment or
any other purpose authorized under this PERMIT then Permittee:
A.Must take and preserve split samples – preserving one for the CITY, and
B.Must provide a copy of all raw data and environmental analyses, and
C.Must advise the CITY prior to any reporting to the Washington Department of
Ecology.
D.Agrees to fully release, waive any contribution rights, and hold harmless, defend,
and indemnify the City from any liability (including but not limited to any
responsibility for costs, fees, charges, or penalties) associated with any
environmental cleanup work (including but not limited to any removal or
remediation activities) required or voluntarily undertaken on the PROPERTY if
such work was caused to any extent by the results of Permittee sampling.
If you have any further questions, please contact Cailín Hunsaker, Parks and Trails Director, at
(425) 430-6606 or e-mail chunsaker@rentonwa.gov.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have voluntarily entered into this Agreement for the permit
term described in Section 3.
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Cailín Hunsaker
From:Sami Stuefen <sami.stuefen@hotmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, November 30, 2021 1:50 PM
To:Cailín Hunsaker
Subject:Re: Black River Access
Attachments:springbrook hole.png; Black river holes.png
I apologize for taking so long to reply. I was narrowing down the locations for my soil pits. I plan on digging
two soil pits within the Black River Riparian Forest area and one soil pit along the Springbrook trail. All three
holes will be dug only once using a spade so that I can analyze the soil types present. The holes will be about
18 in. deep and about 8 in wide. Afterwards each soil pit will be filled back in so that no hole will be left over. I
anticipate digging these holes sometime in April. At the same time, I plan on using a water quality meter to
measure pH, DO, as well as a couple other parameters so I will have to travel to the nearest part of the Black
River as well. I also need to record the types of vegetation that I see so I will need to walk through a good
portion of the sites. It should be noted that at all times I will be accompanied by one other person for safety
reasons but they will not be digging any holes or taking any samples. All is this is necessary for me to establish
a current wetland rating for the sites and to be able to effectively compare them. I have attached two
screenshots indicating where I plan to dig my soil pits.
From: Cailín Hunsaker <CHunsaker@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 3:38 PM
To: sami.stuefen@hotmail.com <sami.stuefen@hotmail.com>
Cc: Steve Brown <Sbrown@Rentonwa.gov>; ParksAndRec <ParksAndRec@rentonwa.gov>
Subject: RE: Black River Access
Hi, Sami ~ the Parks and Recreation Department requires a Right‐of‐Entry permit for this type of activity on park
land. To get this started, please submit a brief project description that includes a map of where you would like to dig
holes, how many and how frequently this would occur, and the tools you will use to perform this work. We will review
this information and craft a permit if appropriate.
We appreciate your inquiry,
Cailín Hunsaker
CAILÍN HUNSAKER | Parks and Trails Director
1055 S. Grady Way | Renton WA 98057
CHunsaker@Rentonwa.gov | (425) 430‐6606
www.rentonwa.gov
From: ParksAndRec <ParksAndRec@rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 2:49 PM
To: Cailín Hunsaker <CHunsaker@Rentonwa.gov>
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Cc: Steve Brown <Sbrown@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: FW: Black River Access
Here’s an inquirer for Black River Riparian Forest usage.
Roberta Graver
Administrative Assistant
City of Renton | Parks and Recreation Dept.
Teleworking: rgraver@rentonwa.gov, 206-349-6174 (call/text)
From: Sami Stuefen <sami.stuefen@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2021 2:33 PM
To: ParksAndRec <ParksAndRec@rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Black River Access
Hello, my name is Samantha Stuefen. I am currently in the certificate program for wetland science and managment
through the university of washington. I was hoping to use the Black River wetlands and the Springbrook restoration
areas for my practicum project. This would require going off trail and taking water quality measurements as well as
digging soil pits that are about 18in deep and may be 8 in wide. I would be filling in the soil pits when I am done so no
holes would be left over. Is there any site managers that I need to contact for permission to go off trail and dig soil pits?
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