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Agenda 10/25/2011 Item #16E110252011 Item 16.E.1. /'� EUCUTIVE SUMMARY Reaammenda8on W accept Modification 14M a to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Cooperative Agreement No. 401811U821 to fund habitat restoration at Me RaNheed Scrub Preserve. e�1 __ _CMM To he" tlx: Board Of County Commissioners accept 11m etlaMetl Modification No. 5 of USFWS Cooperatha Agreement No.. 401615JWI to fund habbat restoration M Reilhsed Scrub Preserve. CONSIDERATIONS: The Spmd d County C nniseionem approved the acceptance of Uiil S Cooperative Agreement No. 401815.1021 on October 11, 2005, Item lMiI Specific Conservation Collier pmjxh ero heMed annually through the USPWS ant ere idonfil as nlddtliml to COoperethre Grant Agnson erc No. 401815.1021. Over a 10year Wrist, the USF will allow Water County to receive up to $250,000 under this Agreemeitl. The following is a lid of projects that have been funded by the USFWS under this agmemmd since 2005 and their ase xudel modMcaeon mousers: On July 28, 2008, Item 1SE14, the Board accepted Modification No. 4 of the C 1psrs5ve Agreement to fuM restoration activities at Mcenine Made Preserve. properties that are pwnetl by other govemmeMal agencies completely sumoun l Where Marsh Preserve and are run Wing reached M this face. Because euoosssf l estoraton of Mclivme Marsh Preserve is dependent upon concurrand wswroda n of adjacent preperbes, County staff pettloned the USFWS for approval to shift funds thM had already been awarded to Colter County for Packet Page -22T5- we Affinsodid Amended YFAR A RJEC O$ Rrclem Dwo Awards RIOO a$) project Awards FY 05. 10111M Rsllmad Scrub $10,000 $10,000 1W3 press" Otter sound! FY OB �= pmsewe- $3,500 $3,500 NOOIFCATION I FYm SUM7 buttpollOw- $25 ,0m $25.000 16M MOO MCATION 2 SrUDS Reamed Scrub FY OB 18E8 Prawwe- $15,000 $151000 MOOMCATION $ ] ARVD rz810 8 Ndivene Mesh Mo Preserve- $21,500 ($21,500) $0 MOMRGTION 4 Pggv RmW FYfO 502/10 R SSA-7 $75.000 $75,000 18E9 (Zam2)- MODDTGTION 5 Reubwd Swub FY11 PmsM Pig $O szl,fi0o $21,000 MODDaGT10N6 Awarded Te $INAW $d $1fil Dew On July 28, 2008, Item 1SE14, the Board accepted Modification No. 4 of the C 1psrs5ve Agreement to fuM restoration activities at Mcenine Made Preserve. properties that are pwnetl by other govemmeMal agencies completely sumoun l Where Marsh Preserve and are run Wing reached M this face. Because euoosssf l estoraton of Mclivme Marsh Preserve is dependent upon concurrand wswroda n of adjacent preperbes, County staff pettloned the USFWS for approval to shift funds thM had already been awarded to Colter County for Packet Page -22T5- 1025/2011 Item 16.E.1. Mcllvane Marsh Preserve to Railhead Scrub Preserve Phase II. The USPWS agreed that the funds originally allocated for Mcllvane Marsh would be put to better use at Railheatl Scrub Preserve Phase II. This decision resulted in Modification No 6, of the Cooperative Agreement. Additionally, Modification No. 6 extends the Cooperative Agreement's Period of Performance from June 3D, 2015, to September 30, 2016, and revises the Cooperative Agreements Reporting /Delivery Requirements. In addition to the original Reporting /Delivery Requirements that were set forth in the Cooperative Agreement, the County will now be required to submit an annual Federal Financial Report (Standard Form 425) within 90 calendar days after the agreement year and a final Federal Financial Report (Standard Form 425) within 90 calendar days after the expiration date of the agreement or termination of support. The Conservation Collier staff member managing the grant project has the ability to submit these forms. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this Rem. Funds were previously recogmi under Mortification 114, remain unspent and are budgeted within the Natural Resources Grants Fund (117). Reassignment of the project scope under Modification #6 requires no further action. It should be noted that at the time $21,500 was awarded for Mcllvane In Modification #4, a non- required match of $21,000 was committed to the project. With the subsequent modification (>M), the non - required local commitment of $21,000 will now be applied toward the Railheatl Scrub Preserve. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is legally sufficient for Board Action and has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Was A majority vote is required for approval. - SNJ GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The project will support Objective 7.3 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element, which requires the County to continue to implement programs that conserve and protect endangered and threatened wildlffe species. RECOMMENDATION: That the Boat of County Commissioners accepts Modification No. 6 of USFWS Cooperative Agreement No. 401815J021 to fund turret restoration at the Railhead Scrub Preserve. Prepared By Melissa Henning, Principle Environmental Specialist, Department of Facilities Management Attachments. 1. Cooperative Agreement No, 401815J021 2. Modification No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement No 401815J021 3, Modification No. 6 to Cooperative Agreement No 401815)021 Packet Page 2276- 1025/2011 Item 16.E.1. COLLIER COUNTY ^ Board of County Commisaker ers Rem Number: 1611. Hem Summary: Recommendation to accept Modification NO. 6 to 0.5. Fish and Wildlife Service IDSFWSI Cooperative Agreement No. 401815/021 to fund habitat restoration at the Railhead Scrub Preserve. Meeting Dee: 10/25/2011 Prepared By Name: HenNgMelissa Title: Environmental Specialist finnupm Facilldes Management I01 8:1333 AM Submitted by Tide'. Enviro= en talSpwlallsLPincipal,Fecllltles Management Name: HeMigMdlssa 10/4/2011 8:13:34 AM Approved By Name: SmitliKdsten Tide Administrative Secte ary,Risk Management Date: 10 14/2011 9'.0253 AM Name: Ter ip Title: Director - Facilities Manmgemem,Facilities Manage Date: IOnI 011 3:15:12 PM Name: FwMMim ene Title, Grant Development & Mgmt Comdinatm, Omms Date 10/]!20113:41: 33 PM Name WillmineSteven Tide Assistant County Anomey,County Attorney Date: 10/1 111011 1134'54 AM Packet Page -22J)- Name Pdca m Title: Administrator - Adminialative Services, Date: 101122011 1:49.19 PM Name: WilliamsSttven Tole: Assistant County Aumney,COunty Attorney Data 10/1220112.0445 PM Name: Klati leff Title: County Atmtney, Date: 10/14/2011 11:4 &55 AM Name: StameyThe ew Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Scnlm,OfficemMmtc ; cment & Budget Dater 10/1]2011 1106:59 AM Name: SavmleyThetese Title: Manage mentliudget Analyst, Samos,Office of Management & Budget Data 1011 ]20I 1 11:08:41 AM Name Klatzkowleff Title: Couoty Avomry, Date 10mMull 3 34:49 PM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Dam 10/192011 4:15:19 PM Packet Page -22J8- 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. e 10/252011 Item 16.E.1 AGREEMENT NO'. 4018151021 ^ CHARGE CODE HNS- 1121 -04HR 1Y (FY 05) Amount $10,000.00 DUNS NO 076997790 FAADS_ 124'1625- Naples -02l-0ollier- 34104- 14 -09/ 01/05-06130 /1S Tofaulialmhaboat restoration and improvement primarily for federal ws[ reaourcea on wetlands 01 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Between RECEIVED U S. DEPARTMENT OF THE MTERIOR 'J,T pI Z;r FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE And COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS And BUREAU OF INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTNENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION I. COOPERATNE AGREEMENT RECIPIENT'. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Collier County Envlromnantal Services Dipanment _- 28WNOMHmseshoeDdve Naples, FL 341N _.. Boom of Invasive Plant Management gemcnt _ Department of Enu'iromnental Pro[ection 3915 Commonwealth Blvd, MS 710 rn Tallahassee Florida 32399 -3000 Recipient Class. County Government Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 15 ,631 I. AUTHORITY: This egreemmt, between the U.S. Deparhnent of hat Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (heainafler ref nice m as the "Service') and Collier County Road of County Comrnbooners(hemina rreferredtoas "Collier County)and1he BUreauoflnva5ve Plant Managenbn4 Stale of Choose Deparanmt of Envimnmenred Protection (BIPM) is Packet Page- 2279 - 0 ! 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. ^ bereby entered into pursuant to the authority contained in Section 1 of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Ad (16 U.S.C. 661) and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S C. 942a942j). UI. P WQS This Cooperative Agreement is being implemented in order to facilitate habiat restoration and improvement primarily for Federal trust resources on wetlands, floodplains, rjpwim areas, and uplands. Projmts will be undertaken in cooperation between the Service, Collier County and BUM in the location, planning, and implementation of specific practices on lands purchased draii the Conservation Collier Program, in Collier County, Florida. This agreement provides fimding from the Service to Collier County for ranging out parecrs and activities as identified in the Scope of Work (Article h). N. BACKGROUND: The Service, Collier County and BUM have responsibilities and goals for conserving natural resources: a) The Service has primary responsibilities related to Federal mat sperim and Weir nations, such as endangered and threatened species, migratory bads, aredromons fish, and wetlands. b) The Conservation Collier Program is a taxpayer -fuadd initiative c acquire, pmtedt restore and manage environmentally sensitive lands within Collier CoantyforthebmeR tofpresmtmrdfuturegenemdons. GoalsofWepmgam incline: protection ofbiologW vslues including unique and endangered native plant communities, wetland and listd species habitat protection of water quality and re uroes; eNrancemmt and pmtecro en of current conservation lauds through fraction as a buffer, ecological linc or baboar corridor, and eNaticement of flood protection. Properties will be managed to nnaivtam their ecolagcal values, and provide ra tual resource based recreation and educational Opportunities. c) ne BUM incorporates ecosystem management concepts involving 'place -bated mavagemevt" that brings together regionally diverse interests to develop flexible, innovative strategies to address local upland Invasive plant management issues in Florida. All three organizations share ran" interest and concern for the pi tection and conservation of 91 Pan and wildlife resources. The Service has implemented the Prancers for Fish and Wildlife (Partners) Program. This Program Sheds the Service to work mopemtively with hate natural nesowces agencies, counties and municipalities, non -profit organisation and Others in carrying out the objectives of the Program. Specifically, the Service can provide fanning awatmee through the Pdrme u Forgotten. For Wu agreemenn fimdivg is aubject to appropnation of project fiends by Congress, and shall be for the provi s of cmrying out babied n 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.t restoration and improvement activities on County lands, with primary benefits directed towards Federal must resources. SCOPE OP W Forth nafter set forth, RPM will continue assisting managers ofpublic conservation lands with treatment and eradication of invasive exotic plants. For the period hereinafter set forth, Collier County and the Service will famish the necessary personnel, materals, services, and facilities needed to implement habit mourner and Improvement activities on Couservarion Collier lands in Collier County, Florida as specified beloI A. The Scenice, Collier County and RPM mutually agree: I. That each and every provision of pas agreement is subject to the htws of the United States and fee Ste of Florida. 2. To cooperate in providing recognition for each patty of Nis agreement. Such recognitian may include due display or mention of the names and logos of each agency inlpublictty of cooperafive projects, publications, pojat documents, and any signsl'IIplaced on project sites. 3. That each Parly will assign an amend representative to coordinate and carry out the ^ provlsiostio sagreement. A. That activities covered within this agreement shall not be command as obligating the Service or Collier County m expend or as wvoming the United States, Collier County or RPM in any contract or other obligation for future payment of money, other than as specifically stated in Article VU of this agreement; m hi excess of appropriations authorized by law and ;demonstratively allocated for this ageement. 5. That subjet m the availability of funds, an commence acfvititt under Nis agreeincerdin Federal Focal Year 2005. 6. That this aresument in no way restricts the Service, Collier County or BIPM Rican mcipaf th hg win oer public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals in amidar iacfvities; or from accepting contributions and gifts specifically for the protavom restoration, enhancement, and management of envimvmevml resources. B. Specifically, the Service with 1. Provide funds tae specified in Article VIl) to Collier County m Phi^ tint implement specific habitat )y app on and e o sn cent projects on Covservatlo eColmo proPerlY mutually approved by Ne Service. and Collier County . Project fimdivg Packet • • 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. eclairs and definitions are attached (Attachment A} 2. Assign a Service Project Officer in coordinate all activities under least agreement. 3. Assist, as needed, in the identification and selection of sites and practices to be implemented, according to the project selection criteria provided in Attachment A. 4. Provide other reasonable technical assistance as requested by Collier County. C. Specifically, Collier County will I, Plan and implement habitat restoration and improvement projx6 on Conservation Collier properties. Project proposals will be submitted to Service Project Officer for review and approval (Arrachmem B —Pmjmt data sheep. 2. Schedule and participate in a site visit with me Service before and during the project Coordinate the projects with the Service Project Officer. 3. Secure qualified containers and permits in implement the requved practices. 4. Monitor activities funded under this agreement and provide site- specific data to the Service. This shall include the maintenance of complete and acemate records of i-. normal and necessary costs of carrying out specific projects under this agreement, Collier County will retain such records for a period of three (3) years during which time these records shall be made available upon request to the Service for review and audit. 5. Provide m the Service Project Officer those reporting and delivery projects specifically identified in Article M of this agreement. 6. Collier County will maintain the improvements to the wildlife habitat on the Property for a minimum of 10 years. D. Specifically, the BERM will: 1. Provide Collier County information on projects funded though me BERM including project costs, acres treated, species traded and treatment dates. VI. PERIOD OF PBRFORMANCE: The period of performance of this agreement is from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2015. • • 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. VIL AWARDAMOUNT: A. TOTAL (NOT- TO- EXCEED)AWARDAMOU]ST: $250,000 B. TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDEDTO DATE:$ 10,000 C, FUNDING WCIIEMENTS: The Recipient is advised that the Service's obligation to provide lauding for funding increments included in this agreement is contingent upon(i)satisonme pacto fthecemice cor i availability off ends. Acmrdiugly, coo legal liability on the part a the Service gists unless or is c fends ere made available to the Recipient and notice of such availability is confirmed in wilting to the Recipient. VIC. APPROPRIATION DATA: APPROPRIATION: 41545-112 1-0cfFM IY $10,000 (FY05) a, PAYMENTPRO1, SIOEl A. Upon acceptance of the terms and conditions of [his agreement, the Rccipien[ may submit requests fmpaymm[ using Standard Perm 270, Recuestfor Advanceor R imbumement no more frequently than mommy. (Standard Form 271 most be used if agreement is for com mue9onJ The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (EL, 104 -134) requires that 01 federal payments made by an agency after July 26, 1996, must be made by electronic fends transfer unless the recipient certifies that they do not have an account at a f ancial mutation or authorized payment agent. B. The original and one copy of each payment import (SF 270) shall be submitt i to the Service Project Officer identified in Article XLA. of this agreement Upon approval, the S Project Officer shall forward the payment request and me copy to fee Budget and Finance Office for proeessing. C. Should the Reripimt be amble a complete the provisions of this agreement, all incomes provided by the Savior switch prove to be consolable obligations or mallowable costs in mourdance with OMB Ccuradar A -87 ( "Cost Principles for State and Local Govemmmts ")or the approved budget shall be refunded to the Smice. D. This agreement is intended W support a partimla project fora specific paled oftime. Any portion of funds advanced to the Recipient that are not expended at the mmpletim of the period of performance, of this agreement shall be recurred to the Service, along with any moment earned on that amomt. E. All work shut is contracted out by Collier Comfy shall be paid by Collier County, according to then contracting proeMUres. Packet Page 2283- • • 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. X_ ADMINISTRAT OFFICER The Administrative OfSecr tbrthis ageemmt is Lewis Page" U.S. Fish suit Wildlife Service 1895 Cmmry Boulevard, #310 Atlanta, GA 30345 Phone: (404) 679 -7231 Pax: (404) 6794057 Emall:lewis-boggm@fws.gov XI. PROTECT OFFICERS A. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ka[hy O'Reilly Doyle Private Lands Biologist Partners far Fish and Wildlife Program 3860 Toligaze Blvd Suite 300 Naples, FL 34114 (239)353 -8442 ext 232 (239)353 - 8640(£3x) e-mail: Kathy O'Reilly - Doyle @(ws.gov B. Collier Cowry EVVironmmfal Services Depnr4nmt Alexandre J. Sulecki, Containment Culler COMM Collier Program Collier CountyEvvoe Drive Services Depamnen[ 2800 North Horseshoe Drive (2391)21 FL 34104 (239)213 -2961 (239D13-2960 (fix) e -mail: AlexandreSnlecki @CoWergov.net C. Bumauoflvvesive Plant Managmmnt Grcglubimsky Bureau of Invasive Plav[ Management Depamnml of Environmental Protection State of Mori& 3915 CovunonwealW Blvd, MS 710 Tallahassee, PL 32399 -3000 (850)487 -2600 Packet Page -2254- • • 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. XII. ORTINGMELIVexy REOU➢26MENTS: A. �V;fi in 30 days following the completion of an individual habitat restoration or improvement project under this agreement, Collier County's Project Officer will provide the Service Project Oddest with an avervrew summary report, including any recommendations for additional studies or information needed to further support habitat restoration or improvement assoeinted with the contest project. Also Collier County shall document the before and after pojmt habitat condition by taking print or digital photographs necessary to adequately depict site conditions. A copy of such photographic materials shall be provided to the Service Project Officer. B. Final Financial Status Report: Within 90 days after completion of this awand, the Recipient shall submit to the Service Administrative Oftca a fund Financial Scotus Report (Standard Form 269 XIR. TERMS AND CO)vDITIONS: The Department of me humor regulations governing assistance agreements with 11 l hours tube eovemmenrs at subparts A -E of 43 CFR Part 12, Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost Principles for Assistance Programs, (plus relevant chculam of the Office of Management and Budget as referenced in these regulatiow), are applicable to this agreement and are incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in fall text. Upon request, the Services Division of Contacting and General Services will make the fill tour of these reguations available. X1V SPECIALPROOMIONS: A. The liability ofthe Service will be governed by the Federal Tart Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 2611 ems. The extort offm liability of the State will be govemedby the laws of the state of Florida. B. Modifications or renewals may be proposed at my time dung fie period of performance by either party and shall become cffective upon approve] of both parties. C. This agreement may be terminated upon 30 days notification by either party and by mutual consent ofboth patties. D. Recipient will comply with Samoans 2 through 4 of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.5 C. lon -10 , popularly known as "Buy American Act"), E. Recipients of gantslcoopaadve agreements and/or sub - awards are mwumged Packet • • 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. to adopt and Connor on-the-job seat belt usC and policies and then employees when operating wmpany- ovmed, fended, programs For vehiclev These measures include, but are not limited roeonduedng ly -awned educedon, awareness, and other appopdate programs for rhrn employees about due importance of wearing seat belts and the consequences of not wearing them. RI WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused [his Greet Corporative Agmemrnt to be execute W d as of e date rhemia wriaea. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE ➢VTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE BY: TITLE DATE �87kj� BUREAU OF INVASIVE PLANT MGMT. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT LCONSERVATION BY TITLE DATE, • • 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCIK� Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COU9NTY, FLORIDA By: A.(JBY l �`�' —W. -_cp W,41 I 'y Red W. Coyle, Chaimac {Ipo" MW Approved at to Tom And legal sufficiency: Tom t alme Assistant Cowry Attorney Packet Page -1387 r. • • 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. ATTACFlINENTA PARTNERS FOR FISH ANTI WILDLIFE U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service PROJECT CRTTERIA • Priority emphasis on Federal noun resources: a g., migratory buds, endangered and t neatened species, wetlands, Roodplains and nparizo areas_ • Program emphasizes habitat restoration (i.e., hydrology and vegetation), and W a lesser extent habitat improvement and creation (sees attached definition). • At least 50 percent of the total protect cost must be covered with in -kind services and/or mn- Service funds. DEFINITIONS HABITAT RESTORATION Rehabilitation of degraded or lost habitat. WETLAND RESTORATION n I Reestablishment, as nearly as practical, oftbe onginal(what probably existd prior to degradation) welling commentary, including hydrology and native hydrophytic vegetation, and 2. Establishment of awetland cotrwunity, including hydrology and rutive hydrophytic vegetation, different From what probably existed prior to degradation, but a least partially replacing original habitat functions and values. ASSOCIATED HABITAT RESTORATION 1. Roesablislwent as nearly as practical, of the original (what existed poor W the degratletion) ecological commuaty, including native vegetation, mtd 2. Establishment of an ecological cautionary, including native vegetation, that is different from what probably existed prior to degradation, but s! least partially replacing original Farrar functions and values. HABITAT RAPRO�T Alteration of existing habitat to increase specific fish and wildlife functions and values. Improvement actions may provide new capabilities, new reanagemwt options, new annotation, revegetatien, or other actions to influence one or several functions and values. hnprovement differs from restoration in that it does not necessarily seek to reestablish or establish whole analogical ratiocinating and does not necessarily seek W replace original fimctorts and values. Packet Page -2289 • • 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. Attachment PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PRIVATE LANDS PROTECT DATA SHEET PROJECT NAME: Conservation Collier Land Habitat Reswmtiear Project DA'Z'E: Simmunder30.2004 CONTACT: Melissa Hemig Environmental Specialist Collier County Environmental Services Department 2800 Numb Horseshoe Drive Naples, FL 34104 Phone: (239)213 -2957 Fax (239) 213-2960 2 -mail_ MefisearbecrIStcollumerviel LANDOWNER I COOPERATOR(S) Collin County Board of County Commissioners 3301 East I Stuart Trail Naples, PL 34112 Phone'. (239) 732 -2505 Fax (?39) 233-2960 The Conservation Collier Program is a taxpaver- funded initiative that was approved by voters in November 2002. It is a program to acquire, project, restore and manage environmentally nsiuSelandswiMln Collier County. Currently four properties have been acquired through the program and several mom properties are being considered for Routine. E scelved, Farmers program funds would be used to restore current as well as tutus properties. Because the America's Business Pink parcel will be the first property to be restored through possible funds from the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, it will be the focus of this data sheet. PROJECT LOCATION (State, County, Township, Range, Stadium, Ecosystem, with mape The Railhead Scrub Preserve property is located east of Old US 41 and south of Railhead Industrial Park in Section 10 Township 48 Range 25 within me northwest comer of Collier County, Honda. Due, 80.34 - acre Site contains primarily xeric oak scrub. Palmetto prairie, pint flatemeds, hardwood conifer mixed, cypress- pinecabbage palm mmarouttent pond and freshwater marsh plant communities also exist on the property See Maps 1 and 2. Relationship to nearest National Wildlife Refuge, Stale Management Ares, National Forest, Wetland Reserve Program Easement, Other Easement or otherwise protected area: Packet • • 1025/2011 Item 16.E.1. Collier County Barefoot Beach preserve is located approximately 2.5 miles m effoost of the Railhead Scrub Preserve, while Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed lands are approximately 3.5 miles northeast ofthe Railhead Scrub Preserve. Roth o£them protected areas e separated from the divines byroads and developed property. Two small private conservation areas belonging to North Collier Industrial Park and Railhead industrial Park are acme nt to the preserve to the west and north respectively See Map 1. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF PROJECT: Funds, if received will be used to remove invasive exotic vegetation from the Railhead Scud Preserve property. ARhough the entirepamel will be oeated, it is approximated tbat at least to acres of the preserve are infested with exotic vegetation to a significant degree (80% Or more exotic plant density). Invasive come plan) species observed include meldruca (Melaleaea qulnquenervfa), Bravhan pepper (Schism eaebmthafr J, downy msemyrge(Rhodamynaa onnowat shoebunon mdlsta (Ardesia diners), career acacia (Acacia aurincy rmu) and guava (Psldiwn gr yavo). A contractor will be hired m remove invasive erotic planes from the Part The contractor will be responsible for the central of any target trees, shmbs and seedlings and the application of any herbicides woman the clang rated project location. All aspects of the control of listed PLEPPC Category 1 and n invasive species within the preserve, including any component, labor, supply, and herbicide needs will be the responsibility of the c rrommur. The contractor will take Precautions to avoid harming any native reiteration or wildlife. The vegetation will he cut ator her ow Bede, treated withmaxi to ore the deeper label reins and stacked on berg cu if and treble, light equipment will be used de remove the debris once the vegetation has been cut and treated. The use of equipment will depend on site- spaific conditions. Future morutoni g and re demand of the invasive exotic plant population within the preserve will be performed by Collier County Staff or qualified contractors. EXPECTED BENEFITS TO FEDERAL TRUST SPECIES (specify and briefly describe for all endangered, threatened, and candidate spaces, migamry birds, So,): Gopher tortoises (goyheruapoftshatem) inhabit foe Railhead Scrub Preserve property. Ntnety- six "active", forty "inactive" and eighteen "abandoned" burrows were located doing a July 2003 rvey by Collier Environmental Consultants, Inc Although no eastem indigo makes (Drymarchm career) have ben directly observed on site, it is highly Rarely that this Rdcmlly threatened species is present an the property. Removing exotic vegetation and allowing relive vegetation to grew in its place will create more habitat AT the gopher tortoise and mbaequnlly more habitat for the eastern indigo make. Packet Page -229d- '. • 1025/2011 Item 16.E.1. WETLAND RESTORATION Hydrology Acres: 10 # Sites N/A # Water - Control Structores_iA _ Revegetatlan Acres: 0 # ^nyAOlo yand «rev unun v,wg, mcy OVnlep to 0u eum e.mais umal me ww g, Briefly Describe Type and Benefih: Invasive exotic vegetation, primarily melaleuca, will be removed from hyddc pine flatwoeds and cypress- pinecabbage palm plant commmdties on site WpARIAN RESTORATION Miles Restore"ratected: 0 Briefly Describe Type and Benefits: IN- STREAM RESTORATION # of contiguous reaches: 0 Briefly Describe Type and Benefits: UPLAND RESTORATION Acres: 7034 Briefly Describe Type and Benefits: Invasive exotic vegetation will be removed been pine Externals, xerlc oak each, palmetw prairie and hardwood conifer mixed plant communitieS on site. HABITAT IMPROVEMENT Acres: $0.34 Briefly Describe Type and Benefits: Invasive exotic vegetation removal from wetland and upland areas will both reneove the direct direct be udfxtexi habitat cormnunities and remove the indhect ficeat of a large seed source. Native plants will replace invasive exotic vegetation, thus increasing habitat for native wildlife species. Packe Page -2291- 10/2512011 Item 16.E.1. AGREEMENT NO: 4 01 81 510 2 1 n CHARGE CODE: 41545- 1121- 04HR(FY09) AMOUNT: $21,500.0 DUNS: 07694 /990 FAADS: 12- 4]625- naples- 021 - Collis- 34104 - 14-0] /01/05 -06 /30/15 —To fazilitate habitat restoration and improvement primarily for federal crust resources on wetland -01 MODIFICATION NO.4 To COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Between UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WIMLWE SERVICE And COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT The purpose of this modification is to augment funding with an additional $21,500.00, w the restoration of an additional site has been added to the scope of this agreement (Attachment Q. The total amount of this award for this grant agreement is increased from $53,5000) to $75,000.00 tc reflect this modification. The Landowner's marching costs have been increased to $95,800.00 ($54,300.00 plus $21,500.00 for this project). 1. Article VII., AWARD AMOUNT is revised to read: & TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED TO DATE: $95,00000 The Agreement his been expanded to include a fifth project, exotic plant removal within the Mcllvane Marsh Preserve (Attachment C— Project Data Short &Maps). The current of $21,500 will be targetd on restoring habitat on the Mctivane Marsh Preserve. All other terms and conditions mama the same U.S. DEPART h NT OF THE INTERIOR OF FISH AND VICE BY' TITLE: CHIEF, DIVISION OF CONTRACTING AND GRANT SERVICES DATE: B -Y -6x I � Packet Page -2292- 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. COLLIER COD GOVERNMENT ATTEST'. ��pp�g�ydyqq'__ DWIC�}}.xacplgw'lerk COARDOECODNTYCOMMISSIONERS, COLLIER OANIT, FLORNA BIT. a Fiala, Chairman APMOved as to Wrm ArW legal sufficiency: Icm i Assistant County Attorney Packet Page 2293- 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. n AttaehmentC Cooperative Agreement 1448 40181 -BS 21 (MOD p6) PARTNERS FOR FISH AND W DLIFE PROGRAM PROJECT NAME: Mcllvane Marsh Restoration— Modification of Cooperative Agreement No: 401815J021 DATE: July 13, 2009 CONTACT: Alessandro Sifeckl, Conservation Collier Program Collier County Facilities Management Dept, 3301 Tamiami Trail Ease, Bwlding W Naples, FL 34114 Phone: (239}252-2961 Fax (239) 213 -2960 BmeiLC CrIfiirr(aCcllienaovuet LANDOWNER / COOPERATOR(S): Collier County Government 3301 East Tamimrd Trail Naples, FL 34112 .� Phone: (239) ]32 -2505 Pax: (239) 213 -2960 PROJECT LOCATION (State, County, Township, Range, Section, Emaymem, with map): The Mollvme Marsh property is located in Sections 29 and 30, Township 51 S, Range 29E Within the southern coastal area of Collier County, Florida. The 389- acre site contains primarily mangrove Swamp, hoard ponds and sloughs, salnvatef marsh, vmtiand hardwood forest, and pine Darwoods. See Map 1. Relationship to nearest National Wildlife Rehge, Start Management Area, National Forest, Wetland Reserve Program Easement, Other Easement or otherwise protected area: Adjoining state and federal conservation lands include the Ten Thousand lslands National Wildlife Refuge, Collier Seminole State Park and Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reseasch Reserve (RBNERR). See Map 1. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF PROJECT: The proposed project is to chemically neat identified exotics located on an 80 -acre pastel. Approx. 5 acres has 5 -25% Brazilian pepper, 5 acres has 5- 95 %Melaleuca aM 4 acres has 5 - ]5 0 lygodium. See Map 2. A contractor will be hired to conduct a chemical kill in place treamsent in mess of dessse invasive exotics from the property. The contact or will he responsible for the control of any rather trees, packet Page -2294 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. shrubs, and seedlings and Ne application of my herbicides withiathe designated projwt r. location. All aspens of the control of listed FLUPPC Category 1 and II invasive species wiWn the property, including my equipmem, labor, supply, and herbicide needs, will be the responsibility of the contractor. The contract or will take precautions to avoid harming my native vegetation or wildlife. The vegetton will be cut at or below grade, treated with an appropriate herbicide per label rates and left in place. The use ofequinnent will depend on site - specific conditions. Future maniwring and re- o-eatrnert of toe invasive exotic plant poponsion within the property will be ptrf d by Collier County Staff or qualified contractors soundly. Corlservmim Collier is also working to coordinate overall exotic removal and mamgemeat within the Mcfivsua Marsh area with mmagers for surrounding state and federal lands to improve effectiveness of proposed exotics treaanents. EXPECTED BENEFITS TO FEDERAL TRUST SPECIES (specify and briefly describe for all endangered, threatened, and candidate speries, migratory birds, etc.): Targn species include listed and von -lined bird, fish, reptile and assured] species that use the marsh for feeding and raising young, including those observed within the mersh in 2006 RBNERR wildlife surveys. Bird identified by FWC as of greatest wnservdon neat include snowy elect, time blue heron, tricolored heron, and white ibis. Identified at risk fish species include silversides, alligator gar, mullet, sheepshead, and snook. Umbrella species tarodd include American Alligator and American Crocodile. Alligators and Americas crocodiles play a vital role in the food chain oftheir ecosystems. Mevuvals observd by RBNERR in wildlife surveys in the marsh include bobcat, Florida rabbit, raccoons and white -wiled deer. Florida black bear are expected to use this area and Florida panther telemetry data gathered by FWC show this area used by Florida Psutf. Specific population objectives do not exist; however, Rookery Bay NERR is monitoring the heelth of fish populations in Mellvane Marsh to provide data which aids in development of local commercial and sport fishing popuafion protections surd regulations. Removing exotic vegetation and allowing native vegetation to grow he its place will create more habitat for the at- risk birds and reptiles listed above as well as the endangered Florida another. WETLAND MSTORATION Hydrolea Acres: 0 d Sites N/A N Water - Control Structures N/A Revegetufion Acres: 4 p Shea N/A 'HYsoA gmtlrtvgnuio,enagc may 0va1w w an avn n[aN,sal ere vows, Briefly Describe Type and Benefits: Invasive exotic vegetation, ptunarily melaleuca and lygedium, will be removed from mangrove Swmnp, inland ponds and sloughs, saltwater marsh and wetland hardwood 2 Packet Page -2295- 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. forest RIPARLAN RESTORATION Miler Restored /Protected: 0 Briefly Describe Type and Benefits: M- STREAM RESTORATION q of contiguous reaches: 0 Briefly Describe Type and Benefits: UPLAND RESTORATION Acres: 10 Briefly Describe Type and Bmeflre: Invasive exotic vege apon, primarily Brazilian pepper and melaleu p, will be removed from pine Batwoods. HABITAT IMPROVEMENT Aerts: 10 Bristly Describe Type and Benefits: lavaeive exotic vp9curo n removal from wetland and upland areas will bothmnove the direct threat to incurred balntat communities and remove the mdvect threat of large seed secure. Native places will replace invasive exotic vegetation, thus increasing habitat for ^ native wildlife species. HABITAT MONITORING, EDUCATION OUTREACH, OTHER r—. Briefly Describe Activity (s) and Estimated Cost per Activity: Ones initial invasive exotic Plant removed bas occurred, the Mcllvane Marsh site will be ne treated for excites annually. Conservation Collier has rwertdy reported enough lands within Mcllvane Marsh to initiate management. The local ordinmrce Just governs the Conservation Collier Program (2000-65) requires an Interim Management Plan m he developed which will guide 016101119 and management for thte first two years. After Out, a Final Managwmt Plan is required to be submiaed to the Burned of Cowry Commissions for approval that will identify all activities necteSSEXY w preserve, enhance, restore, conserve, maintain and onitor the resource in perpemlty, with updates every 5 years. Conservation Collier is urmrtly developing an Interim Management Plan for its holdings within Mcllvane Marsh. First objectives are to remove invasive exotic plant species, remove solid waste and secure the area from trespass until appropriate public access can be planned. StaKis currently engaged with the Florida Capacitance of Envhovmmtal Protection via RBNERR, Florida Department of Parks and Recreation via Collier Seminole Snow Park and the U S. Fisb and Wildlife Service via Ten 7orkeand Islands National Wildlife Refuge to develop a cooperative Interim Management Plan. Packet Page -2296- 10/252011 Item 16.E.1. Long term partnerships are plaaned between private, slate, local and federal owners within the Mcllvane Marsh and snmunding coaelal cowervation IaMS m maintain dte area free from exotic plants and animals and to develop appropriate public nature -based recreational and educational uses. COST ESTIMATES Tool Project Cost: 43� 00000 Service Costs: Materials $ Labor $ Otber(specify) Computer Services 21500.00 Landowner Costs: Materials $ Labor 550000 mer (specify) Contractor Services $ 21,50h Other Cooperwors (with contribution): Materials $ Labor $ Other ( specfy) $ INDICATE HOW RESTORATION WORK WILL BE PERFORMED (check one or more) Service Personnel X lieimbumvnrnt to landowner Outside Contract Packet Page 2297 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. Map 1 Packet Page 2298- [H. Packet Page 2298- 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. Map 2 Exhibit B. Ma of Wojectlocadon and GJS-=ppedErotic plant iWestabons Covsaw on Collier. USFWS laz re Projsel I Phase 1 Restoration Site [eh&.coaaty Packet Page -2299- n 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. AGREEMENT NO.: 401815]021 CHARGE CODE: NO CHANGE AMOUNT: NO CHANGE DONS'. 096999990 MODIFICATION NO.: 6 To COOPFR.4TIVE AGREEMENT Between US. DEPArRTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE And COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT The puryose Of U% modification is to move $21,50D.00 of fording from Modification 4 (FY 09) for the Mcllvane Mari Preservem the Railhead Scrub Preserve Phase Il. Has modification also extends the Pednd ofPerfonnmve and revises the Repor[ing/Delivery Regnirements on the agmemnt. 1. Ardele V1, PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE- is revised to read: The Period of Performance for this agreement is extended writ 30 September 2016.. 2, Article XII, REPORTMGDELIVERY REOUIREMENTS is tevised w read C. Federal Financial Report (Standard Form 425) Annual An a=oa1 Federal Thousand Report (Reinstated Form 425) shall be submitted within 90 calendar days after the agreement year (fe. 12 months after the approved effective date of the agreement and every 12 months thereefter pool expiration date of the agreement) Recipient shall submit an arigind to the Service Administative Officer and a coyy to the Service ProjectOfrlcer. Packer Page -2300- 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. Final � A final Federal Financial Report (Standard Form 425) shell be submitted willun 90 Calendar days after the expiration date of me agreement or termination of support. Recipient shall submit an original to the Sm ice Administrative Officer and a ropy to the Service Project Officer. 3. The Ageement has been expanded to include a seventh project, exotic mvasiveplant moval within the Railhead Scrub Preserve Phase II (Exhibit A— Project Plan & Maps). The amount of$21,500.00 onginally reserved for Mdlvam Marsh Preserve will be targeted to restoring 55 acres of pine tlalwoods, xeric oak scrub, cypress, end not prairie habitat on the Railhead Scrub Pmserve Phase II. All ether tams and conditions remain unchanged. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TH INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIF65kJCVICE BY y- TITLE i CHIEF, CONTRACTING AND GRANT SERVICES DIVISION DATE: '� / i 2 G/ 10125/2011 Item 16.E.1. E%HIBITA PROJECT PLAN 'ass, 1. Planned Nark: The 55 sent pa'rIhead Smpb Pre roe Phase II (Railhead South) donaim the following ecosystem spe.4 pineflanrood; xenc h�, scrub, cypmss, and wq prairie Pine flatwoods and Pent oak scrub comprise most of Railhead South frostier, plants, including downy ros rnynlc, inducma. Aunrakan pine, Brazilian pepper, and fygodium are prerentt luoughout all the eeosystemsof Railhead South Contractors will be hired in conduct whaneal. band cuurig/backpaG spraying trintmemb of the exotic plants within Railhead South Follow up tr ®truants will occur quffialy for the firs soap, M- annually for the second year. and annually n,cry year tberc hu- h. Contributions of the Parties'. The Servlmwill be responsible for contracted Tabor for initial treatment of exotic plant species within 15 acres of Railhead Schuh preserve Phase If during the fall or winter of 2011. Collier Cowry will he responsible for wnnaete t labor for maintenance treatment of exotic plant species within 55 acres of Railhead Scrub Preserve Phase II until 2017 3, Ei irrated Costs: Tgmly 5430014 Store social, VUgg 2s 50o Namia6 tabor fire, fornicator Coa i ba'an Materials Labor $ 0 $ 0 S'_ 1,500 (Cmmus,J initial criminal ofiayssiee Plaap sil'so S0 so other s2l500(Crashed maintenance removal of ias'esive plans) 4. Nestak Schedule: lien work associated with this habitat restoration pmfea is expected to be compincd in approximately 9 years from the modification data The landowner is rsponsible for obtaining an scary permits prior to the start of the project. The landowners will not begin work until consultation under the Endangered! Species Act (i.e. informal Section 9 consultation) has been complemd The landowner will notify the Service upon completion of the project. Ihad Real 612011 of) FWS FORM 3.2255 09103 (reference 640 FW1) Packet Page -2302- 10/25/2011 Item 16.E.1. EXHIBIT PROJECT PLAN Although not required b) this Agreement, the Suvlw hours that the landowner, wbve aposprorproate, will help make others aware of the need for exotic speoles control, the Importance oC Preservation or nature areas, and the potential for inppun provided through the Partners foFish and WldliC Program 5. Part of Factor Agreement: This Project Plan Is agreed again between Joe CwpaaWt(s) and the representative of the U.S, Fish not Wildlife Service and. before it is mined out, it will be Inempeatad In a Wildlife Cooperative Exorsion Anointment to be signed later. (Rd Rawl W201 t of) FWS FORM 3 -2255 M103 (reference 600 FW t ) Packet Page -2303- I }r �� rt IMAM n+ e�futvs+w.� J ci et TP i Vls