HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.01.13 - Grant Request for Happy Valley Pond EnhancementHAPPY VALLEY POND
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Happy Valley Pond Enhancement
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I. Coordination Issues and Action ltems
City We have been encouraged to apply
for funding from the EPA's Clean
Water State Revolving Fund. A
copy of this brochure is in the
project binder.
I applied for, but was not awarded, a
wetland restoration grant for this project. A
copy of my pre-proposal letter is in the
project binder.
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City of Port Townsend Public Works
181 Quincy Street, Suite 301
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Mr. Page:
Thank you for submitting a proposal for financial assistance under the Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA) FY 2004 State/Tribal/Local Government Wetland Development Grant program. I regret to
inform you that EPA did not select the proposal that you submitted for funding.
Each year this program receives proposals for many exemplary projects providing many different
types of wetland protection. Each proposal is reviewed by an evaluation team utilizing selection criteria
established by EPA's National Wetlands Program and priorities which were identified in our request for
proposals. This competitive process is intended to ensure that the projects that are selected for funding
will promote significant progress toward wetland protection, benefit our wetland resources, and conform to
EPA's wetland program priorities.
EPA would like to support every potential project benefiting wetland resources within our Region;
, .pwev€r, we cannot provide funding for all of the worthwhile proposals. Although your grant proposal was
,bt selected for funding by the evaluation team, we encourage your organization to submit future
proposals during the next solicitation for EPA's State/Tribal/Local Government Wetland Development
Grant program, which we expect to occur in July 2004.
While we are unable to fund your proposal with a Wetland Grant, we would encourage you to
explore alternate funding that is available through the Glean Water State Revolving fund (CWSRF)
which was created to address growing needs for water pollution funding. We have enclosed a brochure
describing these no-interest to below market interest loans. To obtain additional information, please
contact your state coordinator that is listed in the enclosed brochure or Michelle Tucker at EPA (206)
553-1414. We would also encourage you to visit the Watershed Resources web site at:
http://ssrc.boisestate.edu for additionalwater quality funding information.
We thank you for your interest in the Wetland Grant program. lf you should have any questions
regarding the grant application process, please feel free to call your EPA State Grant Coordinator, who is
identified on the enclosed list.
Sincerely,
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City of Port Townsend
Public Works Department
181 Quincy Street, Suite 301
Port Townsend, WA. 98368
Phone: (360) 385-7212, Fax: (360) 385-7675
January 13, 2005
Environmental Protection Agency Region 10
Washington State
Attn: Dick Clark
1200 Sixth Ave. IWS ETPA-083
Seattle, WA 98101-1128
Re: 2005 WPDG Request for Pre-proposals - Due to be postmarked by January 14,2005
Dear Mr. Kulman;
Thank you for the opportunity to submit to you a wetland enhancement project pre-proposal.
The scope of work covered by our proposal includes the enhancement of an existing wetland
area, called the Happy Valley Pond, through the removal of non-native, invasive plant species
and the planting and maintenance of selected wetland and upland vegetation.
A)Need of the
Happy Valley Pond is located on City-owned property within the city limits of Port
Townsend, in Section 34, Township 31 North, Range 01 West, of the Willamette
Meridian. The existing wetland is small, approximately one-third of an acre in size.
This wetland is indicated on the Port Townsend Critical Areas Map and described in
the City of Port Townsend Stormwater Program Wetland Inventory. The wetland has
been delineated and classified as a Type III wetland, with fifty-foot buffers, in October
of 2002 by Dixie Llewellin, a wetland biologist, of Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc.
The delineation was conducted according to the methodology required by the City of
Port Townsend and outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and
Delineation Manual. The proposed enhancement site is adjacent to the wetland pond,
to the east and north, and largely falls within the wetland buffer.
The dominant plant species covering approximately 85-percent of the wetland edges
and buffers is the invasive, non-native Himalayan Blackberry. Other invasive plant
species to be removed include Scots Broom and Canadian Thistle, which are
aggressive and quickly invade newly disturbed soils. Another plant species of concern
identified within the wetland is Reed Canary Grass. This aggressive non-native
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Removal of the invasive, nox-native plant species and the planting and maintenance ofthe new griNses' shrubs, and trees is to be conducteJiy u iomui"ution of three groups.First, the residents of the neighborhood in which this wetland is located havevolurtteered their time to assist ln this wetland enhancementilj;";. iifr"ugr, n"formal agreement exists, these residents have "h;t d;;nsftated their willingness tovolunteer during preliminary work parties workini to rc*ou" invasive, non-nativeplant species from the wetland buffei. second, trr# wiu ue measure of involvementby Ctty of Port Townsend Public works staff, assisting with coordination andmanagement of this wetland enhancement project. Finally, Jepending on the neeos ofthe project and the level of involvement bi th. neigtruortrood volunteers, some of theremoval and planting work will be connacLd out tJa private wetland restoration firmor a local landscaping firm.
c)Methods to be Used
wetland enhancement agti-vities will proceed as recommended in a wetland mitigationplan prepared by olympic wetland Resources, Inc. in January of 2003.
The planting plan proloses to cover an-area of approxim ately 6,4oosquare feet in thebuffer of the Happy valley Pond. All t..r, .ffi;;; -d herbaceous plants will beplanted according to this pian. Nativg plant speci;" h; been chosen to increase thetunctions and values of the wetland giry:.;Jt "p-ul nuuiru, and aesthetic valueover time' species are to be planted within o"rnIa-ar"as according to their watertolerance' Native plant specirri"." also selected il;; of known survival rates onprevious Port Townlend mitigation and.enhanc"-"*lr"3r"tr. other considerationsinclude food value for wildlf,e ano auitity to survive'ceer grazing. Native specieschosen for planting include Douglas Hawtlom, glack ilinberryr, Indian plum, ShorePine, Quaking Aspe1, Douglas Fir, pacific wiliow, andtestern-n"o c"a".-All prantspecies chosen for, the enhancgment projecl *" h;; sp"cies found in or near portTownsend. All plant material will i9T" {om rreartrry."urring, or prants grown incontainers' It will be desirable to obtain plants th;t;" adapted to the region andpropagated in locar nurseries. see the enhancement;i;;.hdii;;i";. 'rw rv!
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The success of the project will be guaranteed through maintenance and irrigation ofplanted species by City of Port Townsend crews or contracted labor. The use of
appropriate native plant species ensures that ongoing maintenance is minimized once
the plants are established. All new plantings must become established successfully to
out-compete aggressive non-native plant species. Persistent mowing is a proven non-
chemical method of controlling most of the invasive, non-native plant species. It will
be imperative that weeding be conducted once or twice a yeff for four years after the
final planting is complete. This period may be extended if invasive w"rds persist. A1lplantgd species within the buffer will be irrigated to augment rainfall during the
months of May through September. Irrigation will continue for three years after thefinal planting is complete to ensure the success of the enhancement iroject. After
three years the plants should be able to survive without watering.
The project success will be documented through monitoring by a wetland biologist.
This monitoring will determine whether the performance standards identified in the
enhancement plan are met. Primary performance standards will require survivorship
of eighty-percent or greater of all planted species after the five-year monitoring period.
Another factor evaluated during the monitoring process is overall plant cover,-which
includes all desirable species, planted and volunteer.
Three permanent photo points have been established to document the changes of the
vegetation layer over time. Over the course of the five-year monitoring program, thegrowth and development of the plant communities should be discernabie-in ihe seriesof photographs. Photographs from all photo points will be included in an annual
report.
Contingency plans will be used to evaluate available alternatives if the monitoring
indicates that the project goal and objectives are not achieved. Contingency plans will
vary depending on which goals have not been met and will apply to each specific
enhancement activity. Appropriate corrective action will be recommended after thefirst year of the monitoring process and will include 1) Replanting of any dead,
vegetation in the first year and additional replanting if density goals are not met over
the following four years; 2) Increased maintenance, which may include watering
and./or weeding; 3) Additional protection to re-vegetated areas including fencing ana
restricted public access; and 4) Additional protecti,on to buffers to comp-ensate for the
length of completion of enhancement if the density goals are not met.
Anticipated products. benefits. or results
The area is home to semi-urban wildlife species including deer, coyote, raccoon, and
numerous species of birds. The major benefit of the wetland for wildlife is the year-
round fresh water source for drinking and bathing not present in most nearby wetlands.
The project benefits include the provision of additional protection for wetland
functions and values by increasing structural and species diversity, and the removal
and control of invasive, non-native plant species on the enhancement site.
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Budget for entire oroject (federal and matching)
As prepared by Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc., the cost estimate for this wetland
enhancement project totals $36,815.00. This estimate is broken down as follows:
Plantings, mulch, bark, and tree shelters -
Invasive specie removal and planting labor -
Ongoing maintenance for three years -
Monitoring for five years -
$2.965.00
$8,575.00
$13,500.00
$11,775.00
Note that these figures assume that no volunteer labor will be provided, and istherefore a conservative estimate. According to the 25-percent local matchrequirement, the City of Port Townsend will provide $9,203.i5, and is requesting
federal funds in the amount of $27,61.1.25.
Deliverables and Schedule
The wetland enhancement activities described above will begin as soon as weatherpermits and the necessary grant funding is procured. This enhancement work isanticipated to be completed by the Fall of this year.
Monitoring is to be conducted by a professional wetland biologist. The monitoringprogrilm is to begin after the final planting is complete to ensure that healthy stock iiinstalled. Monitoring will be conducted during the growing season in late Juiy or earlyAugust and continue for five years. This time period will allow for the planted andvoiunteer piant species to become established.
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Summary reports will be prepared annually and submitted to the Director of public
Works. The reports will consist of a general description and condition evaluation ofthe planted areas. After the first year of monitoring, revisions to the enhancement planwill be made if the consulting wetland biologist determines that coverage or success of
the plantings in not sufficient to serve the expected functions and values. Counts willbe made of all plant species that need to be replaced and the location of weedinfestations will be noted. The wetland biologist will submit a revision to the
enhancement plan for review and approval by the Director of public Works. Allmonitoring forms and photographs will be included with the reports.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a pre-proposal for our wetland enhancement project.
I know the neighborhood volunteers will anxiously await the results of your consideration.
Best Regards,
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City of Port Townsend Public Works
2005 WPDG for Pre-orooosals - Executive Summarv
The scope of work discussed in this pre-proposal is the enhancement of an existing wetland
within ihe city limits of Port Townsend, Washinglon. The existing wetland is small,
approximately one-third of an acre in size, and has been delineated and classified tn2002 as a
Type III wetland by a local wetland biologist. This wetland arca is home to semi-urban
wildlife species including deer, coyote, raccoon, and numerous species of birds. The major
benefit of the wetland for wildlife is the year-round fresh water source for drinking and
bathing not present in most nearby wetlands. The proposed enhancement site is adjacent to
the wetland pond and largely falls within the wetland buffer.
The first stage of the enhancement project is the removal of invasive, non-native plant species
from the wetland buffer. These plant species are dominated by Himalayan Blackberry, but
also include Scots Broom, Canadian Thistle, and Reed Canary Grass.
The second stage of the enhancement project is the planting and maintenance of selected
wetland and upland vegetation. These activities will proceed as recommended in a wetland
mitigation plan prepared the local wetland biologist. The planting plan proposes to cover an
area of approximately 6,400 square feet in the buffer this wetland. Native plant species have
been chosen to increase the functions and values of the wetland buffer and improve habitat
and aesthetic value over time. These species include Douglas Hawthorn, Black Twinberry,
Indian Plum, Quaking Aspen, Douglas Fir, Pacific Willow, and Western Red Cedar.
The success of the enhancement project will be guaranteed through maintenance and irrigation
of planted species by City of Port Townsend crews or contracted labor. Maintenance will be
conducted for a period of at least four years after the final planting is complete, and inigation
for a period of three years. The project success will be documented through a five-year period
of monitoring by a wetland biologist. This time period will allow for the planted and
volunteer plant species to become established. This monitoring will determine whether the
performance standards identified in the enhancement plan are met. The success of this
.nhu.t""-"nt project will be accomplished through the combined efforts of City staff,
neighborhood volunteers, a contracted wetland restoration company, and awetland biologist.
As prepared by Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc., the cost estimate for this wetland
enhancement project totals $36,815.00. According to the 25-percent local match requirement,
the City of Port Townsend will provide $9,203.75, and is requesting federal funds in the
amount of $27,611.25.
The wetland enhancement activities described above will begin as soon as weather permits
and the necessary grant funding is procured. This enhancement work is anticipated to be
completed by the Fall of this year.
Eric Page, P.E.
City of Port Townsend Public Works
181 Quincy Street, Suite 301
Port Townsend, WA 98368
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Bid Proposal
Grand Total for Project $36,815.00
Monitoring For Five years
Monitoring methods:
Work will be done in accordance with the DOE monitoring requirements and as outlined in the Plan
llours Description Quote
t2 Inspection of plant materials and procedure during installations $75.00 $900.00
15 Preparation of initial monitoring report $75.00 $1,125.00
45 Monitoring revegetation proiect (for 5 years)$75.00 $3,375.00
85 Preparation of monitoring report (for 5 years)$75.00 $6,375.00Subtotal $11,775.00
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Replacement of Plants will be time ($30/ Hour) plus plants and materials.
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Materials
Quantity Description
Trees
Species Name Size Quote Totals
20 Pinus contorta Shore pine 5 gallon $2s.00 $s00.00
10 Populus tremuloides Quaking aspen 5 gallon $2s.00 $2s0.00
11 Pseudotsuga menzesii Douglas'fir 5 gallon $20.00 $220.00
50 Salix lucida var. lasiandra Pacific willow*Live Stake $3.00 $r s0.00
10 Thuja plicata Westem cedar, red 5 gallon $22.00 $220.00
Shrubs
15 Crataepus douglasii Douglas hawthorn 2 eallon $1s.00 s22s.00
15 Lonicera involucrata Black twinberry 2 gallon $1 1.00 $165.00
t6 Ol emler i a c er as iformi s Indian plum 2 sallon $1s.00 $240.00
Subtotal $1,970.00
Quantity Description Quote Totals
10 Soil/Mulch 35 (per yard delivered)$3s0.00
15 Medium Bark 25 (per yard delivered)$37s.00
150 Tree Shelters 1.80 each $270.00
Subtotal $99s.00
Labor
Initial Installation and Site Preparation
Hours Description Quote
15 Blackberry removal $3s.00 $s2s.00
110 Planting trees and shrubs $30.00 $3,300.00
90 Mulching $30.00 $2,700.00
30 Watering new trees and shrubs $30.00 $900.00
5 Installing tree shelters $30.00 $1s0.00
2 Mini excavator (per week)$s00.00 $1,000.00Subtotal $8,575.00
Ongoing Maintenance Quote
Ilours Watering (Irrigation of plants at 2 inches every two weeks for 3 years, May through September)
130 Watering for lst year $30.00 $3,900.00
110 Watering for 2nd year $30.00 $3,300.00
110 Watering for 3rd year $30.00 $3,300.00
100 Removal and Controlling Invasive Plants (all three years)$30.00 $3,000.00
Subtotal $13,500.00
...,,./ Total for Installation and Maintenance of Plants (tax not included)$25,040.00
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Description Balance
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