FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 200104101
Contents
Section 1. General administrative information
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
Section 4. Budgets for planning/design phase
Section 5. Budgets for construction/implementation phase
Section 6. Budgets for operations/maintenance phase
Section 7. Budgets for monitoring/evaluation phase
Section 8. Budget summary
Reviews and Recommendations
Additional documents
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| 25003 Narrative | Narrative |
| Columbia Plateau: John Day Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: John Day Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Forrest Ranch Acquisition |
| Proposal ID | 200104101 |
| Organization | Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWSRO) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Shaun W. Robertson |
| Mailing address | PO Box 480 Canyon City, OR 97820 |
| Phone / email | 5415754212 / ctwsjdbo@highdesertnet.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Terry A. Luther |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / John Day |
| Short description | Acquire approximately 4,295 acres of land, 12.2 miles of streams, 25.2 cfs of senior water rights, and structures on the Middle Fork and upper mainstem John Day Rivers known as the Forrest Ranch. |
| Target species | Spring chinook salmon, summer steelhead trout, pacific lamprey, redband trout, westslope cutthroat trout, bull trout, sharp-tailed grouse, antelope, turkey |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 44.6 | -118.54 | Middle Fork parcel; Middle Fork river kilometer 99.5 to rkm 105.0 |
| 44.46 | -118.69 | Upper mainstem parcel; John Day river kilometer 417.5 to 420.7 |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS | Action 150 | NMFS | In subbasins with listed salmon and steelhead, BPA shall fund protection of currently productive non-Federal habitat, especially if at risk of being degraded, in accordance with criteria and priorities BPA and NMFS will develop by June 1, 2001. |
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Consumated interim conservation agreement and short-term lease option with landowner using Tribal and BOR funds. |
| 2000 | Secured funding from the BPA to complete pre-acquisition planning actions. |
| 2001 | Submitted project as part of "high priority" solicitation. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8402100 | Protect and Enhance John Day River Fish Habitat | Many CTWSRO projects are located within ODFW project areas, supporting potentially significant cumulative beneficial effects. |
| 9306600 | Oregon Fish Screening Project | CTWSRO projects either reduce the need for fish screens or enhance their effectiveness. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete pre-acquisition planning | a. prepare NEPA document | .02 | $500 | |
| b. complete formal/informal consultation with cooperating agencies (e.g., NMFS, USFWS, SHPO) | .02 | $500 | ||
| Acquire Fee Title | a. complete closing, negotiate MOA with BPA, prepare title report | .25 | $20,000 | |
| Prepare Property Management Plan | a. conduct baseline assessments (HEP/Hankin & Reeves surveys) | .05 | $1,305 | |
| b. conduct additional field assessments to evaluate current condition and identify restoration and management needs | .05 | $1,560 | ||
| c. complete literature and plan review | .05 | $1,560 | ||
| d. complete formal/informal consultation with cooperating agencies | .05 | $1,560 | ||
| d. prepare draft plan, distribute for review, revise and prepare and distribute final plan | .05 | $1,560 | ||
| Provde Technical Assistance to Property Manager | a. support preparation of compliance documents, monitoring plan, and other | .17 | $2,700 | |
| Provide Administrative Support Costs | a. contribute fringe benefits for personnel | 1 | $2,535 | |
| b. contribute supplies and equipment | 1 | $1,800 | ||
| c. contribute indirect costs | 1 | $6,450 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annually update the property management plan, paying particular attention to identifying additional projects that result from conducting the R, M & E activities. | 2003 | 2006 | $86,232 |
| Repeat baseline property inventories consistent with BPA crediting procedures under the property memorandum of understanding. | 2005 | 2005 | $17,000 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $23,357 | $21,995 | $22,214 | $18,665 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquire Fee Title | a. close property in escrow | .05 | $4,000,000 | |
| Upgrade boundary fence to protect property from trespass grazing | a. construct/reconstruct approximately 5.0 miles of boundary fence | .25 | $22,500 | Yes |
| Provide project oversight | a. provide personnel to administer contracts | .15 | $4,680 | |
| b. provide support personnel to assist with implementation, contract preparation, technical assistance, and clerial support | .17 | $2,700 | ||
| Provide administrative support costs | a. contribute fringe benefits for personnel | 1 | $1,646 | |
| b. contribute supplies and equipment | 1 | $1,800 | ||
| c. contribute indirect costs | 1 | $4,482 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implement enhancement projects identified in the property management plan, including additional boundary fence construction/reconstruction | 2003 | 2006 | $172,463 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $46,715 | $43,991 | $44,427 | $37,331 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct interim management actions and begin implementation of the management plan | a. regularly patrol and monitor the property | .08 | $2,340 | |
| b. conduct routine and regular fence maintenance | .08 | $2,340 | ||
| c. continue riparian plantings within corridor fence area | .08 | $2,340 | ||
| d. conduct noxious weed inventory and control | .08 | $2,340 | ||
| e. initiate spray/reseeding program on 25% of known Medusahead Rye concentrations | .25 | $37,500 | Yes | |
| Support ongoing maintenance | a. contribute oversight and technical assistance to manager | .17 | $2,700 | |
| Provide administrative support costs | a. contribute fringe benefits for personnel | 1 | $2,723 | |
| b. contribute supplies and equipment | 1 | $6,000 | ||
| c. contribute other costs such as phone, electricity, insurance and similar | 1 | $6,600 | ||
| d. GSA leased vehicle | 1 | $7,800 | ||
| e. contribute indirect costs | 1 | $14,566 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct ongoing and regular management activities such as noxious weed identification and control, fence maintenance, and property protection | 2003 | 2006 | $111,207 |
| Continue Medusahead Rye spray/reseeding treatments | 2003 | 2005 | $90,000 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $54,500 | $51,322 | $51,832 | $43,552 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continue ongoing monitoring and evaluation program | a. update existing monitoring program and conduct monitoring in cooperation with ODFW, OSU, and others. | .3 | $9,360 | |
| Provide technical and implementation support | a. contribute personnel to provide technical, managerial, and clerical assistance for revision, implemenation, and oversight of the monitoring program | .48 | $11,010 | |
| Provide administrative support costs | a. contribute fringe benefits for personnel | 1 | $4,573 | |
| b. contribute supplies and equipment | 1 | $3,750 | ||
| c. contribute indirect costs | 1 | $11,879 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct ongoing research, monitoring, and evaluation activities consistent with the monitoring section of the property managmeent plan | 2003 | 2006 | $114,975 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $31,143 | $29,327 | $29,618 | $24,887 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 2.0 | $51,055 |
| Fringe | Approximately 23% of salary | $11,477 |
| Supplies | $16,350 | |
| Travel | GSA Vehicle | $7,800 |
| Indirect | 41.4% of total budget excepting capital items and subcontracts | $37,377 |
| Capital | $4,000,000 | |
| Subcontractor | Medusahead rye weed spraying | $37,500 |
| Subcontractor | Boundary fence construction/reconstruction | $22,500 |
| Other | Insurance and legal fees | $23,600 |
| $4,207,659 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $4,207,659 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $4,207,659 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs | Pre-acquisition planning | $26,000 | cash |
| Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs | Technical assistance, management oversight, and clerical support | $26,808 | cash |
| Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs | Monitoring equipment | $10,500 | in-kind |
Other budget explanation
This project was submitted to the NPPC, CBFWA, and BPA under the high priority solicitation. Although it ranked among the top projects by the NPPC, CBFWA, ISRP, and NMFS, it was included in the Category 2 tier of recommendations from the BPA. Further, the ISRP suggested that the project could be at only the escrow level through the high priority program with the acquisition funds to be allocated through the provincial review. Although we argued against this approach, for reasons expressed in our response to the ISRP, the possibility remains that BPA could chose this method to fund this project or that the entire project would not be selected for funding as a high priority project. Since a final descision on the high priority projects would not be forthcoming prior to the deadline for this provincial review, we have submitted the Forrest project under both solicitations. However, if all or part of the acquisition is funded through the high priority process, then the Tribes would not request the acquisition funds through the provincial review (this proposal) at the time that the contract is prepared with the BPA. The budget above, as well as the attached narrative, would be revised to reflect operations and maintenance and outyear funding needs and to remove the acquisition funds.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable - no response required
Jun 15, 2001
Comment:
Fundable. This project is apparently funded under the High Priority Process. This project was reviewed through the high priority initiative. It remains high priority. This is an excellent proposal making a convincing case that acquisition of this land and accompanying water rights would make a large marginal contribution spawning and anadromous fish habitat on the upper middle fork of the John Day River. The risks to habitat of not funding the project are high. Excellent documentation and illustrations are provided. The monitoring and evaluation plan should be consistent with the guidelines given in the introduction to this report.
Comment:
The purchase of this property was funded through the High Priority Process.* Identified by the CBFWA as a proposal that could potentially be implemented as High Priority projects pending crediting resolution with BPA and NWPPC. The CBFWA will formally request a policy level meeting to resolve this issue.
Comment:
* Identified by the CBFWA as a proposal that could potentially be implemented as High Priority projects pending crediting resolution with BPA and NWPPC. The CBFWA will formally request a policy level meeting to resolve this issue.Comment:
Fundable. This project is apparently funded under the High Priority Process. This project was reviewed through the high priority initiative. It remains high priority. This is an excellent proposal making a convincing case that acquisition of this land and accompanying water rights would make a large contribution to spawning and anadromous fish habitat on the upper middle fork of the John Day River. The risks to habitat of not funding the project are high. Excellent documentation and illustrations are provided. The monitoring and evaluation plan should be consistent with the guidelines given in the introduction to this report.Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUProject will acquire approximately 4,295 acres of sensitive land, 12.2 miles of streams, 25.2 cfs of senior water rights and structures on the Middle Fork & Upper Mainstem John Day Rivers making a large marginal contribution to spawning anadromous riparian habitat on the Upper Middle Fork of the John Day River.
Comments
Significant, sensitive land. Identified through local assessments. NMFS supported in High Priority reviews. Risks to habitat of NOT funding the project are high. Property purchase was funded through the High Priority Process.
Already ESA Req? no
Biop? yes
Comment:
This proposal (proposal no. 23054) was submitted under the Council/BPA High Priority solicitation of November 13, 2000. It was recommended for BPA funding and BPA is currently in negotiations with the landowner.Comment:
New habitat acquisition proposals (Holliday 25086, Forrest 25003, and Wagner 25004 projects).
Staff recommendation: The Council has previously considered and recommended each of these projects in High Priority and Action Plan solicitations. Bonneville funded both the Forrest 25003 and Wagner 25004 projects through the High Priority solicitation. Money proposed for each of those projects represents O&M and M&E and would thus qualify under proposal funding criterion described above for funding for ongoing projects. Bonneville asked that the Holliday project be deferred to the provincial review. The staff understands that the Council stands by and reiterates its recommendation to fund that project through the High Priority solicitation. The funding for the Holliday Ranch depicted in the "effect on base program" box below is an estimation of the O&M needs for the next three fiscal years once the property is acquired.
These projects would not be affected by Oregon's habitat acquisition placeholder proposal. They were recommended through the High Priority and Action Plan processes and are not placed on the acquisition placeholder prioritized list.
Budget effect on base program (Project 25003):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| No effect | No effect | No effect |
Budget effect on base program (Project 25004):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| No effect | No effect | No effect |
Budget effect on base program (Project 25086):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Increase $22,950 | Increase $12,900 | Increase $12,900 |
Comment:
Comment:
Change name to Forest Ranch O&M. Same issues as Pine Creek, contracting delay until June 03, burden of 02 on 03. Lost some personnel, delaying management planning and implementation. Outyear costs were not realistic. Could we combine with Oxbow for efficiencies?Comment:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
expense
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $146,635 | $146,635 | $146,635 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website