Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Acquire Oxbow Ranch--Middle Fork John Day River |
| Proposal ID | 200001500 |
| Organization | Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWSRO) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Shaun W. Robertson |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 480 Canyon City, OR 97820 |
| Phone / email | 5415754212 / ctwsjdbo@highdesertnet.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Terry Luther |
| Review cycle | FY 2001 Ongoing |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / John Day |
| Short description | Acquire the remaining 540.0 acres of the Oxbow Ranch, protect, enhance, and maintain a total of 1,022 acres of riverine, meadow, and forest habitat on the Middle Fork John Day River. |
| Target species | |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1999 |
The Nature Conservancy of Oregon acquires the Middle Fork tract of the Oxbow Ranch. |
| 2000 |
The CTWSRO acquires approximately 486.45 acres of The Nature Conservancy's Middle Fork holding. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Restoration of approximately 105 acres (2.0 stream miles) of disturbed dredge tailings. |
a. Complete a hydrologic analysis of possible restoration alternatives |
0.25 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
|
b. Complete an engineering survey and restoration design. |
0.25 |
$10,000 |
Yes |
|
c. Complete a cultural resource survey and consultation with the SHPO |
0.25 |
$4,000 |
Yes |
|
d. Complete an endangered species survey and consultation with USFWS/NMFS |
0.25 |
$1,600 |
|
|
e. Prepare a tailings restoration plan. |
0.50 |
$3,200 |
|
|
f. Complete the NEPA analysis, 401/404 certification |
0.25 |
$1,600 |
|
| Continue preparation of a management plan including identification of restoration alternatives and monitoring actions. |
a. Using the information gathered in FY2000, assess alternatives for management including status of water rights, property line adjustments, and other similar. |
0.67 |
$5,989 |
|
|
b. Technical assistance on management/restoration plan. |
.25 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
| Indirect Costs |
41.4% of total excepting subcontracts and capital items. |
N/A |
$5,369 |
|
| Supplies |
Printing and distribution of contract solicitations, compliance documents, and etc. |
N/A |
$100 |
|
| Travel |
Associated with above tasks |
N/A |
$480 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2005 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Acquire remaining acres of Oxbow Ranch |
a. Capital Acquisition |
0.25 |
$1,630,000 |
|
|
b. Complete closing, negotiate MOA with BPA, other miscellaneous legal |
0.25 |
$13,000 |
|
| Phase 1 restoration of approximately 105 acres/2.0 stream miles of disturbed dredge tailings. |
a. Construction |
0.08 |
$70,000 |
Yes |
|
b. Riparian plantings on remediated area |
.08 |
$1,000 |
Yes |
| Project Oversight |
Personnel to oversee above contracts/activities |
N/A |
$7,792 |
|
| Travel |
Contract administration |
N/A |
$480 |
|
| Supplies |
Contract solicitations/bid packages, printing and other miscellaneous |
N/A |
$100 |
|
| Indirect Costs |
41.4% of total excepting subcontracts and capital items. |
N/A |
$8,848 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2005 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $5,000 | $40,000 | $5,000 | $100,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Upgrade and maintain perimeter fencing |
a. Upgrade 2.0 miles of boundary fence (North boundary) |
0.25 |
$3,800 |
|
|
b. Upgrade 2.5 miles of boundary fence (West boundary) |
0.25 |
$4,750 |
|
|
c. Perform maintenance on 1.5 miles of boundary fence |
0.08 |
$2,250 |
|
| Maintain interior fencing |
a. Perform maintenance on approximately 10.0 miles of interior fence (low priority) |
0.25 |
$1,000 |
|
| Personnel |
Implementation of above tasks |
N/A |
$16,817 |
|
| Travel |
Vehicle for manager |
N/A |
$2,700 |
|
| Indirect Costs |
41.4% of total excepting subcontracts and capital items. |
N/A |
$13,172 |
|
| Maintain managers residence |
Electricity and phone. |
1.0 |
$2,100 |
|
| Weed mapping and control |
Supplies & equipment for weed mapping and control |
N/A |
$500 |
|
| Reimbursement to TNC |
Payment for materials supplied by TNC for reroofing house. |
N/A |
$11,025 |
Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2005 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $10,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Monitoring Plan |
Implement monitoring portion of management plan. |
0.50 |
$12,274 |
|
| Supplies |
Monitoring supplies and equipment |
N/A |
$12,500 |
|
| Travel |
Vehicle for manager |
N/A |
$2,700 |
|
| Indirect Costs |
|
|
$11,374 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2005 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $20,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2001 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
FTE: 0.29 total |
$10,080 |
| Fringe |
|
$2,309 |
| Supplies |
Miscellaneous office supplies, printing, mailing, and etc. |
$100 |
| Travel |
|
$480 |
| Indirect |
41.4% of total excepting subcontracts and capital items. |
$5,369 |
| Subcontractor |
Hydrologic analysis of restoration alternatives |
$5,000 |
| Subcontractor |
Engineering survey and restoration design |
$10,000 |
| Subcontractor |
Cultural resource survey and consultation |
$4,000 |
| Subcontractor |
Technical assistance from TNC on management plan. |
$5,000 |
| Personnel |
FTE: 0.25 total |
$6,320 |
| Fringe |
|
$1,472 |
| Supplies |
|
$100 |
| Travel |
|
$480 |
| Indirect |
41.4% of total excepting subcontracts and capital items. |
$8,848 |
| Capital |
Acquire 540.0 acres of Oxbow Ranch from The Nature Conservancy |
$1,630,000 |
| Subcontractor |
Equipment and operator rental |
$70,000 |
| Subcontractor |
Use existing Monument Nursery Contract |
$1,000 |
| Other |
Closing costs and legal fees |
$13,000 |
| Personnel |
FTE: 0.60 total |
$13,600 |
| Fringe |
|
$3,217 |
| Supplies |
|
$12,300 |
| Travel |
0.5 GSA lease vehicle |
$2,700 |
| Indirect |
41.4% of total excepting subcontracts and capital items. |
$13,172 |
| Subcontractor |
TNC: roof materials |
$11,025 |
| Other |
Phone and electricity |
$2,100 |
| Personnel |
FTE: 0.50 |
$10,400 |
| Fringe |
|
$1,874 |
| Supplies |
|
$12,500 |
| Travel |
0.5 GSA lease vehicle |
$2,700 |
| Indirect |
|
$11,374 |
| $1,870,520 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2001 cost | $1,870,520 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2001 budget request | $1,870,520 |
| FY 2001 forecast from 2000 | $75,000 |
| % change from forecast | 2394.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
The FY2001 budget forecast was based upon receiving the entire capital acquisition cost in FY2000. However, the Northwest Power Planning Council approved one-half of the acquisition cost and designated the entire acquisition as an "ongoing" project under their program, with the remaining funds to be secured in FY2001. Discounting the capital costs in FY2001, the percent change from forecast is only +34%.
Reason for change in scope
Restoration costs had not been identified in FY1999, when this project was submitted. Preliminary restoration opportunities have been identified and anticipated costs have been calculated.
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Ongoing Funding: yes; New Funding: yes
Date:
Jul 14, 2000
Comment:
The FY 2001 budget forecast was based upon receiving the entire capital acquisition cost in FY 2000; however, the Northwest Power Planning Council approved one-half of the acquisition cost and designated the entire acquisition as an "ongoing" project under their program, with the remaining funds to be secured in FY2001. Discounting the capital costs in FY 2001, the percent change from forecast is only +34%.Restoration costs had not been identified in FY1999, when this project was submitted. Preliminary restoration opportunities have been identified and anticipated costs have been calculated. The one change in scope was made to include tailings removal and was not identified in the FY 2000 proposal. Section 3, Objective 1 and Section 4, Objective 2 for a total of $96,400. The CEOR SRT supports this activity.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000
Comment:
REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
Date:
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $117,385 |
$117,385 |
$117,385 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website