Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: WEED - Weed Control

Directors' Update: March 17, 2021

Business Meeting: March 23, 2021

Summary:

Approving Stewardship Agreement No. 17-SA-11060300-020 Modification 4 (Four), will allow for cooperation between the two agencies for noxious weed management.  The Modification adds funding in the amount of $13,955.64 and changes the performance period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2023.  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.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Jessica Clark Lead Grants Management Specialist Forest Service Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area p: 360-891-5168 jessica.clark@usda.gov 987 McClellan Rd (physical) 501 E 5th St. Bldg 404 (mail) Vancouver, WA 98661 www.fs.fed.us

Additional Copies To: Bill Wamsley Conner England (US Forest Service GPNF, Contact) jamison.england@usda.gov

Resolution

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 4 (Four), 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 by adding funding in the amount of $13,955.64 and changes the performance period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2023, 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 4 (Four), 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 BOCC of Lewis County (1) hereby approves of the terms and conditions of the attached Stewardship Agreement No. No. 17-SA-11060300-020 Modification 4 (Four), between Lewis County and the USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and (2) hereby authorizes the Chair of the BOCC to sign the same on behalf of the county.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 23rd day of March, 2021.