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Home My WebLink About5.427 Original Contract , 5. -V-~ 7 i WORK PLAN/FINANCIAL PLAN COOPERATOR: City of Port Angeles Public Works Department CONTACT: Robert Jones (360) 417-4871 Fax (360) 417-4841 PROJECT: Ecological study COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT No.: 97-73-53-5211-RA ACCOUNTING CODE: 77373-53479 LOCATION: William R. Fairchild International Airport, Port Angeles, WA DATES: February 1997 - January 1998 OBJECTIVES/GOALS: ." To:provide a detailed study that includes systematic data collection through on-site observations and surveys of the entire airPOrt and local area including the landfill. To evaluate the factors contributing to bird hazards and provide recommendations for habitat mOdification/ management needs and population management strategies to minimize present and future bird strike hazards. PLAN OF ACTION: ADC will provide an ADC Specialist working approximately 16 hours per week to make on-site observations and conduct field studies to identify bird species representing potential conflicts. Wildlife populations will be assessed using parameters such as abundance, peak use periods, and special hazard zones. The ADC Specialist will also evaluate ~,imal food sources, basic soil types/conditions, water sources available to wildlife on and near the airport, vegetative cover types/composition, weather conditions that attract wildlife, and environmental and man-made habitat factors that attract problem bird species. Survey routes and observation points will be established to insure visual observation of runway and taxiway areas and aircraft approaches. Airport buildings and structures will also be included in surveys. Surveys will be conducted over a 12-month period of time and will be varied between the morning, afternoon, and evening hours to provide an overall picture of seasonal variations, population fluctuations, weather conditions, and species behavior patterns. An ADC Wildlife Biologist will develop the study protocol, analyze the results, and assist with field studies and observations. ADC will provide copies of the draft Ecological Report to the City and Port, and following comment, will provide ten final copies to the City. The report will include summary of wildlife hazard history at the airport; habitat descriptions, attractant features, habitat preferences for key species, legal status of key bird species, movement patterns of common bird species and their seasonal use, identification of additional research needs, identification of additional airport bird incident reporting needs, specific detailed recommendations for controlling birds at the airport, state and federal permit requirements and needs, and summary of off-site attractants and their impact on aircraft safety. ..... The Port will provide radio communications equipment and required radio/airport operations training and security clearances; engineering maps of the airport which show runway and taxiway locations, controlled access and sensitive equipment areas, and all other pertinent features; a recent large scale aerial photograph of the airport and vicinity; a current USGS topographic map of the airport and vicinity; keys to access gates on airport property; and, information on past bird strikes and associated wildlife hazards. This program will be monitored by J. Gary Oldenburg, State Director in Olympia, WA (360-753-9884). COST ESTIMATE FOR SERVICES February 1997 - January 1998 Salaries/benefits/administrative $19,083 Supplies/materials 700 Vehicle use/maintenance 1,575 Travel 1.020 TOTAL $22,378 Billing will be provided quarterly. CITY OF PORT ANGELES PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1150 321 EAST FIFTH STREET PORT ANG S, W 98362-0217 1z-/Z4I~b Date UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL ~ ~QOf).O Sta Direct , WA/HI/AK ~ 1.:L//O/9t. Date I A..,.,O Direc~ i ,i t, l J 'I 9 1997 Date ; .' Agreement No. 97-73-53-5211-RA COOPERATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT BE~ CITY OF PORT ANGELES PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (PAPWD) AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL (ADC) ARTICLE 1 City of Port Angeles Public Works Department (PAPWD) desires to participate with Animal Damage Control (ADC) in a program to provide a detailed ecological study at William R. Fairchild International Airport. All operations provided for in this Agreement shall be under the direct supervision of ADC in order that the work may be conducted in accordance with the latest improved practices and correlated with bird and mammal control programs carried on in adjacent areas. ARTICLE 2 Authority exists under the Animal Damage Control Act of March 2, 1931 (7 U.S.C. 426-426b and 426c, as amended) for ADC to cooperate with States, Territories, individuals, public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions in the control of wild animals and birds injurious to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, wildlife, property; public health and safety; and protection of wildlife from environmental contaminants. ARTICLE 3 PAPWD and ADC agree: a. To jointly develop the Work and Financial Plans which will be incorporated into this Agreement. b. That the cooperating parties will carry out program activities in accordance with the Annual Work and Financial Plans developed for this Agreement. '.., ... ARTICLE 4 PAPWD Agrees: a. To designate to ADC by signature that PAPWD's authorized representative is Robert Jones who shall administer activities pursuant to this Agreement. b. To develop with ADC the Annual Work and Financial Plans as referenced in Article 3.a. of this Agreement. c. To reimburse ADC the amount mutually agreed to as indicated in the Annual Wo~k and Financial Plans. The cost will include salaries and benefits, supplies, and miscellaneous expenses necessary to perform animal damage control activities. d. That upon termination of this Agreement PAPWD shall reimburse ADC for its proportionate share of all obligations created by ADC as a result of this Agreement and not previously reimbursed. ARTICLE 5 ADC Agrees: a. That the State Director or authorized representative will supervise all control activities pursuant to this Agreement. b. To provide personnel to perform the assessment activities in the areas designated by the Work Plan. Field personnel employed under this Agreement shall be Federal employees or cooperator employees under direct supervision of ADC. c. To submit to PAPWD an Accomplishment Report upon request. d. To supervise the program, as set forth in the Annual Work and Financial Plans. . ~ / ARTICLE 6 This Agreement is contingent upon the passage of Congress of an appropriation from which expenditures may be legally met and shall not obligate the requisitioning agency upon failure of Congress to so appropriate. This Agreement also may be reduced or terminated if Congress only provides the Agency funds for a finite period under a Continuing Resolution. ARTICLE 7 Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent any other State, organization, or individual from entering into separate Agreements with ADC for the purpose of controlling damaging animals. ARTICLE 8 Pursuant to Section 22, Title 41, United States Code, no member of or delegate to Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to any benefit to arise therefrom. ARTICLE 9 ADC will hold PAPWD harmless from any liability arising from the negligent act or omission of a Government officer or employee acting within the scope of his or her employment to the extent compensation is available pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 USC 2671 et. seq., except to the extent that aforesaid liability arises from the negligent acts or omissions of PAPWD, their employees, agents, or subcontractor(s). Such relief shall be provided pursuant to the procedures set forth in the FTCA and applicable regulations. . , ," J' .. , . ARTICLE 10 All animal damage control activities will be conducted in accordance with the applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ARTICLE 11 This Agreement shall become effective upon date of final signature and shall continue indefinitely. This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. It may be terminated by either party upon 60 days' written notice to the other party. Further, that in the event PAPWD does not for any reason reimburse expended funds, ADC is relieved of the obligation to continue any operations under this Cooperative Service Agreement_ . CITY OF PORT ANGELES PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PO BOX 1150 321 EAST FIFTH STREET PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-0217 tz--lzq-JCJ,b Date UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL d ~fJJ2.i). O~ ~ Direct WA/HI/AK/Pac"c Islands Direct~ /.21/~/7? DatEi!' ( jJ\,j 9 1907 : '.1" :;:;1 Aet"'q Date