FY 2003 Lower Columbia proposal 31028
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 |
|---|---|
| Cover Letter | Narrative Attachment |
| Richard E. Craven Resume | Narrative Attachment |
| John F. Dummer Resume | Narrative Attachment |
| Randall Krueger Resume | Narrative Attachment |
| Lawrence M. Magura Resume | Narrative Attachment |
| Sandra K. Olds Resume | Narrative Attachment |
| David E. Prock Resume | Narrative Attachment |
| Appendix A: Characteristics of the Fishways and Dams at Upper Bennett Dam and Lower Bennett Dam | Response Attachment |
| Appendix B: Adult fish trapping at Upper and Lower Bennett Dams During 1999-2001 | Response Attachment |
| 31028 Narrative | Narrative |
| 31028 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Replace Upper and Lower Bennett Dam Fish Ladders in the North Santiam River at Geren Island (Stayton Island) |
| Proposal ID | 31028 |
| Organization | City of Salem, Oregon, a municipal corporation (Salem, OR) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Sandra Olds, P.E., City Project Manager |
| Mailing address | City of Salem, Public Works Dept., 555 Liberty St. S.E., Rm 325 Salem, OR 97301 |
| Phone / email | 5035886211 / solds@open.org |
| Manager authorizing this project | Frank Mauldin, Public Works Director |
| Review cycle | Lower Columbia |
| Province / Subbasin | Lower Columbia / Willamette |
| Short description | Replace two fish ladders to improve fish passage. Provide: updated fish collection/counting facility at each, supplemental flow at entrance of each fish ladder to improve attraction for fish, and additional entrances to fish ladders at base of dam. |
| Target species | Spring Chinook ESU - Threatened Winter Steelhead ESU - Threatened Oregon Chub - Endangered Summer Steelhead - Not Listed Coho Salmon - Not Listed Rainbow Trout - Not Listed |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7828 | -122.7348 | Upper Bennett Dam Fish Ladder, easterly end of Geren Island (Stayton Island) |
| 44.788 | -122.7725 | Lower Bennett Dam Fish Ladder, westerly end of Geren Island (Stayton Island) |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| not applicable |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Conducted evaluation study to determine preferred fish passage enhancement alternatives at Upper and Lower Bennett Dams. Following were included in the study: characterization of fish runs, ladder condition assessment, and development of alternatives. |
| 2001 | Consultation and coordination efforts with ODFW, NMFS, and USFWS were initiated. |
| 2001 | Based on the evaluation study and fisheries resource agencies comments, a 20 % design is being prepared. Included in the 20% design are: topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, Water Surface Elevation (WSEL) evaluation and drawings. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| none |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Complete Planning and Design | a. Permit Preparation | 2 | $0 | Yes |
| 1 | b. Ongoing Communication with Resource and Permitting Agencies | ongoing | $0 | Yes |
| 1 | c. Design to Completion | 2 | $0 | Yes |
| 1 | d. Right-of-Way Acquisition | 1 | $0 | |
| 1 | e. City Management of Design | 2 | $0 | |
| 1 | f. NEPA Preparation | 1 | $32,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Complete Planning and Design | 2004 | 2004 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Construct Fish Ladders at Upper and Lower Bennett Dams | a. City Construction Contract Administration | 2 | $0 | |
| 1 | b. Construct Upper Bennett Dam Fish Ladder | 1 | $168,000 | Yes |
| 1 | c. Construct Lower Bennett Dam Fish Ladder | 2 | $0 | Yes |
| 1 | d. Construction Management Services | 3 | $0 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Construct Fish Ladders at Upper and Lower Bennett Dams | 2004 | 2005 | $200,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 |
|---|
| $200,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Maintain Fish Ladders | a. Ongoing Communication with Resource and Permitting Agencies | On-going | $0 | Yes |
| 1 | b. Required Operations and Maintenance. (2004-2007, ongoing thereafter) | On-going | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Maintain Fish Ladders | 2004 | 2007 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitor Effectiveness of Fish Ladders | a. Monitoring and Evaluation with Resource and Permitting Agencies | On-going | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitor Effectiveness of Fish Ladders | 2004 | 2007 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | $168,000 | |
| NEPA | $32,000 | |
| $200,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $200,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $200,000 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
not applicable
Reason for change in scope
not applicable
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Salem | Conducted evaluation study to determine preferred fish passage enhancement alternatives at Upper and Lower Bennett Dams (2001) | $83,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | Consultation and coordination efforts with ODFW, NMFS, and USFWS were initiated (2001) | $20,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | City Management during evaluation study, consultation, and coordination activities, and 20% design (2001 & 2002) | $18,000 | in-kind |
| City of Salem | Design to 20% including topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, and evaluation of water surface elevations (2001 & 2002) | $125,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | Permit Preparation (2002 & 2003) | $10,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | Ongoing Communication with Resource and Permitting Agencies (2002-2004) | $8,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | Design to Completion (2003-2004) | $35,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | Right-of-Way Acquisition (2003) | $53,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | City Management of Design (2003-2004) (Design to completion) | $18,000 | in-kind |
| City of Salem | City Construction Contract Administration (2003-2005) | $34,000 | in-kind |
| City of Salem | Construct Upper Bennett Dam Fish Ladder (2003) | $273,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | Construct Lower Bennett Dam Fish Ladder (2004) | $203,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | Construction Management Services (2003-2005) | $110,000 | cash |
| City of Salem | Operations and Maintenance (2004-2007, ongoing thereafter) | $90,000 | in-kind |
| City of Salem | Monitoring and Evaluation with Resource Agencies for 4 years (2004-2007) | $70,000 | cash |
Other budget explanation
The current plan is to construct Upper Bennett Dam Fish Ladder during the summer (in-water work period) of 2003 and to construct Lower Bennett Dam Fish Ladder during the summer (in-water work period) of 2004.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate
Fundable only if response is adequate
Date:
Mar 1, 2002
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
A response is needed. The sponsors propose to replace the ladders, with a provision for improving the fish trapping/counting facility. Given the apparently large runs on the North Santiam, what evidence suggests that there is a passage problem? Do the fishways meet NMFS standards? A better technical justification of the need for this project needs to be provided. The sponsors also need to provide more information on the fish runs that would benefit from the improvements. What is the status of the naturally spawning populations and their habitats in the section of river above the Bennett Dam? Will this project mostly benefit hatchery runs of summer steelhead and spring chinook?Comment:
CBFWA supports this project for it's benefits to fish; however, CBFWA does not support Bonneville funding for this action. Although Bonneville has funded passage and screens throughout the basin, this project directly generates income for the municipalityComment:
Fundable. The sponsors propose to replace the ladders, with a provision for improving the fish trapping/counting facility. The response provides a lot of additional detail although not all ISRP questions are answered directly. For example, the answer to the question about whether the fishways meet NMFS standards provides information for why the fishways are outdated and described needed improvements, but does not directly state that the ladders do not meet NMFS standards. Similarly, the response does not directly explain why fish runs above the dams have remained relatively large. Unfortunately, as we noted for project #31025, there seems to be very little known about fish costs of the current environments. In this project however, the benefits to the listed fish could be substantial given that most spawning is above this point. The material provided on the field trip notes that a substantial portion of the Willamette return of winter and summer steelhead, and spring and fall chinook use the upper North Santiam as spawning and rearing habitat. Both winter steelhead and spring chinook are listed as threatened under the ESA.The project also involves excellent cost sharing for BPA investment (total cost $400,00 over two years, then finished). BPA would provide about 25% of project total cost and the local community contributes the balance.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUPotential improvement of survival
Comments
Needed fixes and improvement
Already ESA Req? No
Biop? No
Comment:
Recommend deferring consideration of new anadromous fish mitigation proposals in the Willamette subbasin until issuance of the NMFS/USFWS BiOp for the Willamette Basin federal hydroprojects.Comment: