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Home My WebLink Aboutres2003-053WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL 2003 -305 NO. CLP.ARANCES Originator.- Initial Date 8/28 Date Received In Council Office E^ E� V C W (l V SEP 0 2 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Agenda Date 919103 Assigned to: Finance /Council Division Hood Dept. Head: Y 1 Prosecutor t u/, Purchasing/autlgef: - . (1 Executive: SUBJECT.- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR A FIREARMS AND ARCHERY RANGE RECREATION (FARR) PROGRAM PROJECT TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION (IAC) AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 79A25.210 RCW, FIREARMS AND ARCHERY RANGE ATTACHMENTS: Resolution and Application for Funding SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( J NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing 7 ( ) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date: SUMMARY STATEMENT: This is a Resolution in support of an application for funding assistance for a Firearms and Archery Range Recreation (FARR) Program project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor 9 P 1 9 y Recreation (IAC) as provided in Chapter 79A25.210 RCW, Firearms and Archery Range. As shown on the application for funding, a local match is required. The match includes: $27,252 in cash, $750 in equipment, and $9,920 in labor. This match will be covered from the Parks Department budget and employees. Funding, if received, will be used to build a containment wall at the outdoor pistol and small bore range at Plantation Rifle Range to restrict projectiles from potentially leaving the property during certain types of law enforcement training. Distribution Request Indicate those who should receive a copy after council action. List specific names to the right. ADS Poci ities Mumurement Aos Finance ADS Human Resources ADS Info services Assessor AudlMr Coopemfive Extension Dlshicr Court Executive Michael COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: 2003 - 306 91912003: Approved 7 -0, Res. #2003 -053 Related County Contract #: Eiailminer MMcFarlane sheriff Superior Court Treesurar other Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution fN�uumber (this item): # �,(,"t v rwa SPONSORED BY: Parks Department PROPOSED BY: Parks Department INTRODUCTION DATE: 9/9/03 RESOLUTION NO 2003 -053 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR A FIREARMS AND ARCHERY RANGE RECREATION (FARR) PROGRAM PROJECT TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION (IAC) AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 79A25.210 RCW, FIREARMS AND ARCHERY RANGE WHEREAS, under the provisions of FARR, state funding assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of liability insurance, land acquisition, and /or facility development; and WHEREAS, Whatcom County considers it in the best public interest to complete the Plantation Range Containment Wall described in the attached application for assistance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that: 1. The County Executive be authorized to make formal application to the Office of the Interagency Committee (IAC) for funding assistance; 2. Any fund assistance received be used for implementation of the project referenced above; 3. Whatcom County hereby certifies that its share of project funding is committed and will be derived from the Park Department General Fund and by force account; 4. We acknowledge that we are responsible for supporting all non -cash commitments to the sponsor share should they not materialize; 5. We acknowledge that any property acquired or facility developed with IAC financial aid must be placed in use as an outdoor recreation facility and be retained in such use for a minimum of ten years from final reimbursement unless otherwise provided and agreed to by our organization and IAC; 6. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to IAC; and 7. We provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application. Page 1 APPROVED this 9 day of September, 2003. ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Dana Brown - Davis, Clerk of the Council Dan McShane, Council Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Civil Deputy Yro or Page 2 Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation �,, sr.r� ^4 360/902 -3000 - 360/902 -3026 (tax) °' email: info @iac.wa.gov � gees STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE 1111 Washington Street SE PO Box 40917 Olympia, WA 98504 -0017 May 6, 2003 John Kienast W hatcom County Parks & Rec 3373 Mt Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 RE: Plantation Range Containment Wall, IAC #03 -1140D Dear Mr. ' nastq".� Salmon Recovery Funding Board 360/902 -2636 360/902 -3026 (fax) email: salmon @iac.wa.gov Your grant application for the above - referenced project was received and reviewed. Enclosed is a checklist indicating materials still required to complete your application. If the checklist indicates no additional materials are needed, the application is complete. It is most beneficial to submit the balance of grant application materials as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that materials requested MUST be received (not postmarked) by the completion deadline or the application may be returned as incomplete. Enclosed is the most recent program schedule, which includes the completion deadline and other important dates. I encourage you to carefully review these dates and mark your calendar accordingly. Also enclosed are project summary, cost estimate, and general application information reports for your project. Carefully review these reports, as they represent your project during evaluations and beyond. If you have questions, please give me a call at (360) 902 -3020 or send an e-mail to darrellj @iac.wa.gov. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your project and to further assist you and your organization in the grant process. Sincerely, a Darrell Jennings Project Manager Enclosure APPCHKCV.RPT 110 f I mmmn , OUTDOOR Description and Funding Information r BECRERTION Whatcom County Parks & Rec 03 -1140 D Plantation Range Containment Wall Firearms & Archery Range Rec. Description of Project The construction of a lateral containment wall on the west side of the small bore rifle and pistol range for the purpose of preventing rounds from leaving the facility. The need for the wall is a result of logging and development of areas adjacent to the W hatcom County Parks Plantation Range. The scope of the project includes the geologic evaluation of site stability, structural engineering plans for the wall support structure, and the steel wall. Construction of the wall to be accomplished primarily by Parks Department personnel. This project will enhance range safety and the safety of the surrounding area. It will also allow for the continued use of the range by 26 law enforcement agencies, from a three county area, as their primary weapons training location, in addition to the continued use of the range by the general shooting public. Driving Directions From North or South 1 -5 take Exit 246 (North Lake Samish) follow "RANGE" signs to Smallbore Rifle and Pistol Range. IAC Program Request Firearms & Archery Range Rec. $50,000.00 Applicant Participation Amount Appropriation \ Cash $27,252.00 Force Acct - Equipment $750.00 Force Acct - Labor $9,920.00 Total for Applicant $37,922.00 IAC and Applicant Amount $87,922.00 Project Cost Estimate Acquistion Cost Estimate $0.00 Development Estimate $87,922.00 Project Total $87,922.00 1AFDESC. RPT May 6, 2003 03 -1140 D 6 ; 8 'A, omim HE OUTDOOR Application Checklist ,eject Sponsor: Whatcom County Parks & Rec Project Number: 03 -1140D loject Title: Plantation Range Containment Wall Date: May 6, 2003 Requirements Status Comments Application Authorization Complete Adopted Resolution Omitted Send draft for review. Adopted resolution is due to IAC by September 5th. Public Hearing /Meeting Incomplete You submitted the correct form and indicated that you are not required to conduct a public hearing. However, you didnt sign the form. Please resubmit. Project Name Complete Program /Project Type Complete Sponsor Complete Contacts Complete Project Description Complete IAC Funding Request Complete Sponsor Match Complete Non -Acq. Cost Estimate Complete Acreage Type Complete Land Comments Omitted Questionnaire Complete Project Location Information Complete Driving Directions Complete Permits Complete Shooting Facility Type Complete Hours of Public Use Complete Plans Complete Maps Complete Evaluation Team -Score Responses Omitted General Comments Incomplete In order to make balance with your funding request, I had to remove the $7,000 from A &E. I can put that back in but we would need to add $7000 to the sponsor match too. Your call, let me know what to do. How many acres is the entire plantation range? That's the "existing acres'. Then, estimate the # of acres this project will impact and that goes under "acres to be renovated ". Provide general description of the range. Send early ff you want me to review. Preferably electronically. Jack - Nice start to the application. The balance of changes /materials are due to IAC by September 5. Good luck. Reminder: Review the Post Approval Materials requirements in the application manual. To ensure these items are completed within 90 days of funding approval, you may need to begin work on these items now. .m�uvi c PPT Page: 1 mm;rcry.A. 2003 -2004 FARR Schedule RE�CRER ION May 2003 Date Events Description 1 Applications Due August 2003 Date Events Events Description Successful Applicant Workshop 12 to 13 Project Review Meeting Olympia, NRB Room 175A/B September 2003 Date Events Description 5 Technical Completion Deadline 24 to 25 Evaluation Meetings Olympia, NRB Rooms 175A/B October 2003 Dale Events Description 20 Local Match Certification Due November 2003 Date Events Description 20 to 21 IAC Meeting Grants Awarded January 2004 Date Events Description 13 Successful Applicant Workshop Eastern WA 14 Successful Applicant Workshop Olympia, NRB Room 175A/B ;RANT.RPT May 6, 2003 Page: 1 c` 8 Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program 12 Pistol /Rifle Range 50 yards 12 %5 RE RERi ION N Application Project Summary 15 TITLE: Plantation Range Containment Wall NUMBER: 03 -1140D (Development) Acres STATUS: Application Submitted 15 APPLICANT: Whatcom County Parks & Rec CONTACT: John Kienast To Acq To Dev To Renov (360) 676 -9770 Total COSTS: SPONSOR MATCH: IAC $50,000 57 % Appropriation \ Cash $27,252 Local $37,922 43 % Force Acct - Equipment $750 Total $87,922 100 % Force Acct- Labor $9,920 DESCRIPTION: Indoor Pistol Range - Center Fire The construction of a lateral containment wall on the west side of the small bore rifle and pistol range for the purpose of preventing rounds from leaving the facility. The need for the wall is a result of logging and development of areas adjacent to the Whatcom County Parks Plantation Range. 64 The scope of the project includes the geologic evaluation of site stability, structural engineering plans for 12 the wall support structure, and the steel wall. Construction of the wall to be accomplished primarily by Weekday Parks Department personnel. 160 This project will enhance range safety and the safety of the surrounding area. It will also allow for the Pistol /Rifle Range 100 yards continued use of the range by 26 law enforcement agencies, from a three county area, as their primary weapons training location, in addition to the continued use of the range by the general shooting public. LOCATION INFORMATION: 32 The project work site is located in Whatcom County south of the city of Bellingham. COUNTY: Whatcom SCOPE (ELEMENTS): Architectural & Engineering Pistol Range Site Preparation Permits Sales Tax Trails PERMITS ANTICIPATED: Building Permit Clear & Gmde Permit LAND CHARACTERISTICS: 12 Pistol /Rifle Range 50 yards 12 Rifle Range 100 yards 15 ANTICIPATED Existing Acres Acres Acres Rifle Range 50 yards 15 ACREAGE TYPE Acres To Acq To Dev To Renov Total Uplands 3.00 1.00 3.00 SHOOTING FACILITY TYPE: Current Planned HOURS OF PUBLIC USE: Current Planned Indoor Pistol Range - Center Fire 12 Weekend 64 64 Indoor Pistol Range - Rim Fire 12 Weekday 160 160 Pistol /Rifle Range 100 yards 12 Weeknight 32 32 PistaVRille Range 25 yards 12 Pistol /Rifle Range 50 yards 12 Rifle Range 100 yards 15 Rifle Range 200 yards 15 Rifle Range 300 yards 15 Rifle Range 50 yards 15 Trap Field - American 1 LAST UPDATED: May 6, 2003 1 DATE PRINTED: May 6, 2003 1APSUM3.RPT Plantation Ranne Containment Wall - -7 �. Development Costs flECREflTION Vhatcom County Parks & Rec 'lantation Range Containment Wall Unit Total lementiltem Unit Quantity Cost Cost Firearms & Description Needed 03 -1140 D Archery Ranae Rec. Description ermits armits Lump sum 1.00 $1,154.00 $1,154.00 Optional Building and plan check istol Rance Ide bermsMalls Lump sum 1.00 $78,778.00 $78,778.00 Size WlNtl 12'x 275' x 3W material, equipment rental, labor ite Preparation rosion control Lump sum 1.00 $2,850.00 $2,850.00 Describe 300'silt force, bales and rock beriers II Cubic Yds 287.00 $4.49 $1,200.00 Optional rading Acres 1.50 $160.00 $240.00 Optional op soil Cubic Yds 20.00 $12.50 $250.00 Optional rails idewalks Linear Ft 275.00 $12.55 $3,450.00 Width 42" 8E Amount $0.00 ax Amount $0.00 otal Costs $87,922.00 AFCOSTN.RPT May 6, 2003 03 -1140 D F�111m:, J RECREATION Whatcom County Parks & Rec Plantation Range Containment Wall Name: Whatcom County Parks & Rec Type: County -Parks Department Organization Address: Whatcom County Parks & Rec 3373 Mount Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone Numbers: Phone - work (360) 733 -2900 Fax - work (360) 676 -1180 Name: Mr. John Kienast Range Master Business Address: 3373 Mt Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone Number: Cellular (360) 739 -5021 Fax - work (360) 647 -9454 General Info (360) 733 -2900 Phone - home (360) 647 -0724 Phone - work (360) 676 -9770 Internet Address: ikienast @co.whatcom.wa.us Applicant Information Organization Information 03 -1140 D Firearms & Archery Range Rec. Billing Address: Whatcom County Parks & Rec 3373 Mount Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 Internet Address: parks@co.whatcom.wa.us Applicant Contact Information Contact Type: Project Manager Second Address: Plantation Rifle Range 1AFAPPIN.RPT May6, 2003 03 -1140 D BE fl B ION Whatcom County Parks & Rec Plantation Range Containment Wall Name: Whatcom County Parks & Rec Type: County -Parks Department Organization Address: Whatcom County Parks & Rec 3373 Mount Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone Numbers: Phone - work (360) 733 -2900 Fax - work (360) 676 -1180 Name: Mr. Mats Harezlak Engineer Business Address: 647 W Horton Way #236 Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone Number: Fax - work (425) 984 -9901 Phone - work (360) 725 -3058 Internet Address: mjh @az.com Name: Mr. Theodore Hammer Consultant Business Address: Western Geotechnical Consulting Inc Bellingham, WA 98248 Phone Number: Fax - work (360) 384 -2507 Phone - work (360) 384 -2507 Internet Address: Applicant Information Organization Information 03.1140 D Firearms & Archery Range Rec. Billing Address: Whatcom County Parks & Rec 3373 Mount Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 Internet Address: parks @co.whatcom.wa.us Applicant Contact Information Contact Type: Engineer /Architect Second Address: Contact Type: Consultant Second Address: 1AFAPPIN.RPT May 6, 2003 03 -1140 D �--� RE BER ION Whatcom County Parks & Rec Plantation Range Containment Wall Name: Whatcom County Parks & Rec Type: County -Parks Department Organization Address: Whatcom County Parks & Rec 3373 Mount Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone Numbers: Phone - work (360) 733 -2900 Fax - work (360) 676 -1180 Name: Ms. LaVoun Shelly Purchasing coordinator Business Address: 3373 Mount Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone Number: Fax - work (360) 676 -1180 Phone - work (360) 733 -2900 Internet Address: Ishelly @co.whatcom.wa.us Name: Ms. Lynne Givler Parks Operations Mgr Business Address: 3373 Mount Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 -9522 Phone Number: General Info (360) 733 -2900 Internet Address: lgivier@co.whatcom.wa.us Applicant Information Organization Information 03 -1140 D Firearms & Archery Range Rec. Billing Address: Whatcom County Parks & Rec 3373 Mount Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226 Internet Address: parks @co.whatcom.wa.us Applicant Contact Information Contact Type: Billing Second Address: Contact Type: Alt Project Manager Second Address: 1AFAPPIN.RPT May 6, 2003 03 -1140 D i m fll NE OOOR Project Worksite Information Whatcom County Parks & Rec 03 -1140 D Plantation Range Containment Wall Firearms & Archery Range Rec. Driving Directions From North or South 1 -5 take Exit 246 (North Lake Samish) follow "RANGE" signs to Smallbore Rifle and Pistol Range. General Area of Project The project work site is located in Whalcom County south of the city of Bellingham. Current Landowners C & G Timber, Inc 398 Shallow Shore Rd Bellingham, WA 98229 Gordon Iverson 360 - 220 -3366 Worksite: #1 - Plantation Range Description: (None) Landowner Type: Private Coordinates: (Let) 484132 (Long) - 1222347 Geographic Areas: River Mile: County Whalcom Cong District 02 Leg District 40 East/West West North /South North Quarter Northwest Specialized Puget Sound Recreation/Habitat Areas: Plantation Rifle Range Water: Main Stream: River Mile: WaterbodyAKA: LLID: Stream #: 1AFSITE.RPT May 6, 2003 03 -1140D B c mmryfor RE�CHIP ION Whatcom County Parks & Rec Plantation Range Containment Wall Project Acreage Type Uplands Total: Land Comments Trail Information Trail Miles Land Characteristics 03 -1140 D Trail Miles to be Acq Trail Miles to be Dev Trail Miles to be Renov Trail Miles 0.00 1AFLANDAPT May 6, 2003 0.00 0.00 03 -1140 D Firearms & Archery Range Rec. Existing Acres to Acres to be Acres to he Total Acres be Acq Dev Renov Acres 100 0.00 0.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 3.00 Trail Miles to be Acq Trail Miles to be Dev Trail Miles to be Renov Trail Miles 0.00 1AFLANDAPT May 6, 2003 0.00 0.00 03 -1140 D '( mfor UUMN Miscellaneous Information �r RECflERTION Whatcom County Parks & Rec 03 -1140 D Plantation Range Containment Wall Firearms & Archery Range Rec. Permits Required Building Permit Clear & Grade Permit FARR Information 1AFMISC.RPT May 6, 2003 03 -1140 D o 'n9 cii Indoor Pistol Range - Center Fire 12 Indoor Pistol Range - Rim Fire 12 Pistol /Rifle Range 100 yards 12 Pistol /Rifle Range 25 yards 12 Pistol /Rifle Range 50 yards 12 Rifle Range 100 yards 15 Rifle Range 200 yards 15 Rifle Range 300 yards 15 Rifle Range 50 yards 15 Trap Field - American 1 1AFMISC.RPT May 6, 2003 03 -1140 D r�flE00M Application Questionnaire Whatcom County Parks & Rec 03 -1140 D Plantation Range Containment Wall Firearms & Archery Range Rec. 1 of 14 Who will be responsible for administration, design, and /or implementation of this project? For example, will it be in -house staff, paid consultants, contractors, volunteers, other agency staff, etc. Parks Department staff 2 of 14 What type of landowner currently owns the property? (Federal, Local, Private, State or Tribal.) Private timber company 3 of 14 Does the applicant have title to the site? If yes, explain: No 4 of 14 Does the applicant hold a lease, easement, or legal use agreement on the site that permits the proposed use? If yes, when will it expire? Explain. Yes. Expires January 1, 2030. 5 of 14 Is there, or will there be, any significant public access or use restrictions? If yes, explain: No 6 of 14 Is the work sites) located within a park, wildlife refuge, natural area preserve, or other recreation or habitat site? If yes, name the area. Yes. Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Plantation Range. 7 of 14 Is the work sites) on a stream and/or other waterbody? If yes, name the stream and /or waterbody. If the stream is a tributary of a larger stream, also name the larger stream. If you know the river mile, list it here. No 8 of 14 What are the geographic coordinates of the work sites) [in degrees, minutes and seconds]. Describe where and how they were taken. If you do not have them, you may leave this question blank. (Blank) 9 of 14 What are the townshtp /range /section of the work site(s)? Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 3E 10 of 14 In what county(s) is the work sites) located? In what city, If applicable? Whatcom 11 of 14 Does this application contain state, federal or othergrants as part of the "sponsormatch "? If 'yes ", name the grant(s) and the date grant will be available. No 12 of 14 GOVERNMENT AGENCY APPLICANTS ONLY: Does this application contain elements required as part of a mitigation plan? If yes, explain: No 13 of 14 LOCAL AGENCIES ONLY., Does the sponsor's share involve bonds or Local Improvement District(s) (LIDS)? If yes, give date bonds or LID will be available and explain: No 1AFAPPQU.RPT May 6, 2003 03 -1140 D w° cUE°wwnow Application Questionnaire Whatcom County Parks & Rec Plantation Range Containment Wall 03.1140 D Firearms & Archery Range Rec. 14 of 14 Does this project require an environmental review such as NEPA, SEPA, etc? If yes, when will the environmental review and the public comment/appeal period be completed? No 1AFAPPQU.RPT May6,2003 03 -1140 D