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The Modification restores access to potential funding in the amount of $74,420.50, with noncash matches of LCNWCB not to exceed 25.92% over the 4 (four) year performance period in salaries/labor and travel expenses.
Type: Deliberation
Department: WEED - Weed Control
Directors' Update: Dec. 6, 2023
Business Meeting: Dec. 12, 2023
Summary:Approving Stewardship Agreement No. 17-SA-11060300-020 Modification 5 (Five), will allow for ongoing cooperation between the two agencies for noxious weed management. The Modification restores access to funding in the amount of $74,420.50 and changes the performance period from December 31, 2023, to July 17th, 2027. The purpose of the original agreement is to document the cooperation between the parties to stop the spread of noxious weed species, reduce existing populations and prevent the introduction of additional exotic plants throughout Lewis County and the Cowlitz valley Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Publications:
Cover Letter To: Rich Adams, adam.rich@usda.gov & Bradley Krieckhaus bradley.krieckhaus@usda.gov
Additional Copies To: Charles Edmonson
Resolution
APPROVE STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT NO. 17-SA-11060300-020 MODIFICATION 5 WITH GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST
WHEREAS, the United States government (through the USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest) and Lewis County propose to modify a Stewardship Agreement into which they previously entered, through No. 17-SA-11060300-020 Modification 5 (Five), to address management of noxious weeds; and
WHEREAS, the modification to the Stewardship Agreement provides for management of noxious weeds on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest by restoring funding in the amount of $74,420.50 and changes the performance period from December 31, 2023, to July 17, 2027, between Lewis County and the USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has had an opportunity to review the Stewardship Agreement No. 17-SA-11060300-020 Modification 5 (Five), attached; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to approve and authorize this modification to the Stewardship Agreement, with the USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of Lewis County (1) hereby approves of the terms and conditions of the attached Stewardship Agreement No. No. 17-SA-11060300-020 Modification 5 (Five), between Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board (LCNWCB) and the USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and (2) hereby authorizes the Program Coordinator of the LCNWCB to sign the same.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 12th day of December, 2023.