FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199004401

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleLake Creek Land Acquisition and Enhancement
Proposal ID199004401
OrganizationCoeur d'Alene Tribe (CDA Tribe)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameRobert Matt, Wildlife Manager
Mailing addressP.O. Box 408 Plummer, ID 83851
Phone / email2086866008 / RMATTAMW@IEA.COM
Manager authorizing this projectRobert Matt
Review cycleFY 2001 Ongoing
Province / SubbasinMountain Columbia / Coeur d'Alene
Short descriptionProtect, enhance, and maintain wetland and riparian habitat in the Lake Creek drainage as partial mitigation for the impacts attributed to the construction and operation of the Albeni Falls hydroelectric facility.
Target species
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
2000 Completion of appraisal and other pre-acquisition requirements.
2000 Purchase of property.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Plan and coordinate baseline wildlife and habitat evaluation surveys for Godde property. a. Plan baseline HEP: includes model design, interagency coordination, assembly of HEP team, compilation of existing information, etc. 1 $16,519
b. Plan baseline wildlife survey: includes survey design, interagency coordination, compilation of existing information. 1 $13,056
2. Draft site specific management plan for Godde property. a. Draft management plan for the site including management goals, objectives, strategies, expected outcomes, and monitoring and evaluation needs. 3 $42,996
3. Plan and identify project expansion opportunities. a. Plan and identify future opportunities to secure land management rights to additional properties in Lake Creek Watershed, including identification of willing land owners. 5 $0
4. Completion for pre-acquisition work associated with securing management rights to new properties. a. Completion of appraisals, property surveys, haz-mat surveys, cultural resource surveys, NEPA checklist, etc. 5 $0
5. Plan and coordinate baseline wildlife and habitat evaluation surveys for secured properties. a. Plan baseline HEP: includes model design, interagency coordination, assembly of HEP team, compilation of existing information, etc. 5 $0
b. Plan baseline wildlife survey: includes survey design, interagency coordination, compilation of existing information. 5 $0
6. Draft site specific management plan(s) for secured properties. a. Draft management plan for each new site including management goals, objectives, strategies, expected outcomes, and monitoring and evaluation needs. 5 $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$84,008$88,209$76,198$80,008

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Protect and enhance wetland and riparian habitat in the Lake Creek Watershed. a. Secure management rights to high priority wildlife habitat areas in the Lake Creek watershed. 5 $0
b. Enhance project lands as identified in the site specific management plans. 5 $0
2. Implement appropriate enhancement measures on project lands. a. Complete all enhancement activities identified in each of the site-specific management plans: includes Godde property and new acquisitions. 5 $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$1,000,000$1,000,000$1,000,000$1,000,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Identify and secure boundary of Godde property to prevent livestock trespass and control access. a. Confirm property boundaries and mark with appropriate signage, gates and fencing as necessary. 3 $45,000
2. Maintain the existing habitat units on Godde property. All activities will be consistent with the O&M Guidelines document prepared by the wildlife managers. a. Maintain property boundary, gates, and perimeter fencing as necessary. ongoing for life of project $9,200
b. Control the spread of invasive noxious weeds as necessary. ongoing for life of project $14,529
c. Maintain and control public access as appropriate. ongoing for life of project $17,000
d. Use adaptive management principles to address unforeseen management concerns. ongoing for life of project $35,000
e. Consult and coordinate land management activities with NWPPC, BPA, CBFWA, Albeni Falls Work Group, local governments, and the public. ongoing for life of project $6,700
3. Maintain the existing habitat units on new project lands. Tasks same as identified in objective 2. ongoing for life of project $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$250,000$250,000$133,800$250,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Monitor and evaluate project implementation activities. a. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of land management activities on all project lands as described in site specific management plan(s). ongoing for life of project $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2003
$50,000$50,000$50,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel FTE: .6 $29,328
Fringe 40% $11,732
Supplies $10,197
Travel $5,600
Indirect 27.6% $15,714
Personnel FTE: Tech 1.50; Biologist .60 $49,296
Fringe 40% $19,719
Supplies up to 8 miles of fence $19,500
Travel GSA lease, training, etc. $12,000
Indirect 27.6% $26,914
Capital Tractor w/ accessories and facilities expansion necessary for outyears $0
$200,000
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$200,000
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$200,000
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$200,000
% change from forecast0.0%
Reason for change in estimated budget

No change in budget.

Reason for change in scope

No change in scope identified for FY 2001. Expansion of project to include securing of additional project lands in outyear budgets was identified as a future need in the original proposal.

Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

Recommendation:
Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:

Rationale: Budget increase inappropriate in this review. Project has balance of $2.4 million. Reduction is from O&M, pending provincial review
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:
$160,020 $160,020 $160,020

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website