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Home My WebLink About20162012.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL FUND COST SHARE APPLICATION FOR DALMATIAN TOADFLAX COST SHARE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Noxious Weed Management and Control Fund Cost Share Application for Dalmatian Toadflax Cost Share Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners, commencing July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Noxious Weed Management and Control Fund Cost Share Application for Dalmatian Toadflax Cost Share Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners, be and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 27th day of June, A.D., 2016. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: jj/,j stc eido;eAs Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: puty Clerk to the Boar APP'S' D ASJ-OF oun At orney Date of signature: 7 / a0 l X01 (a 3Lee. Mike Freeman, Chair C - Sean P. Conway, Pro-Tem ara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno cc : acv c •r -a) CAC cec) a / t1 2016-2012 EO0073 MEMORANDUM TO: Clerk to the Board DATE: June 20, 2016 FROM: Tina Booton, Public Work )� Jay McDonald, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Agenda Item This request is for applying for a Colorado State Land Board grant to cost -share on Dalmatian toadflax. We are asking for $20,000. Weld County's in -kind match is $15,000, partners match is $13,100. The total in -kind match is $28,100. This grant application is for lands in northern Weld County down to CR 100 and from CR 13 on the West to CR 89 to the East. Please add this item to the agenda for Wednesday, June 22, 2016 2016-2012 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW/ WORK SESSION REQUEST RE: State Land Board Grant Application for Cost -Share Money to Help Landowners Eradicate Dalmatian Toadflax DEPARTMENT: Public Works — Weed Division DATE: June 14, 2016 PERSON REQUESTING: Tina Booton, Weed Division Supervisor Brief description of the problem/issue: Dalmatian toadflax is a State and County listed noxious weed set for eradication in the northwest part of Weld County. Efforts to eradicate this plant have been ongoing since 2000. Through the Colorado State Land Board grant program these efforts have been funded. For 2016 and 2017, the Weld County Weed Division is asking for $20,000.00. The match that has been raised for these funds is as follows: A. Weld County: In -kind: staff time, vehicle, sprayer, chemical, GPS unit, mail, phone, computer. Amount: $ 15,000 B. CDOT - cash for spraying Hwy 85 Amount: $ 2,500 C. USFS Pawnee National Grassland: In -Kind: vehicle, technician, mapping, spraying at 50-100 hours Amount: $ 1,000 D. Landowner cash match: Amount: $ 3,500 E. West Greeley Conservation District newsletter Amount: $ 6,100 Total: $ 28,100.00 These grant funds are distributed at 80% match up to $700/landowner/year for the eradication efforts of this species. What options exist for the Board? (Include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options) Allow for the grant application to be submitted. Decline the grant application for submission. Recommendation: Allow the grant application to be submitted. Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: Mike Freeman, Chair Sean P. Conway, Pro-Tem Julie Cozad Barbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno mr Applicant's Name: Address: Phone No: Federal "lax II) Number: Contact Person Project Name: Start Date: Project location(s) (legal description(s)): COLORADO STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL FUND COST SHARE APPLICATION (for non- Land Board lessees) Weld County Public Works Department PO Box 758, 1111 H St 970-304-6496 ext. 3770 ee ey, CO 80632 84-6000-813 na Booton, Weed Division Supervisor For office use only District # Amount Requested Amount Approved $ CMS # 2015/2016 Dalmatian Toadflax Cost -share Program July 1, 2016 I;nd Date: June 30, 2017 Northern Weld County from CR 90 north to teh Wyoming State Line and CR 13 on the west to CR 77 on the east including all state and private lands in this area. I low many acres of'State Land Board land will he affected by this project? Approximatley, 32,640 State Land Board acres What species of noxious weeds will he managed as part of this project? Species Acres of SLB land Infested Acres of SLB land to be treated '.Yon-SLB acres to be treated Dalmatian toadflax up to 150 acres up to 200 acres What specific problems will be addressed by this project? see attached sheet 2. List specific measurable objectives of this project. see attached sheet 3. What assessment or management techniques will he implemented as part ofthis project? see attached sheet What short and long term strategies will be used to monitor and evaluate the results of the project? see attached sheet When will a report of the results of the project be submitted to the State Land Board? see attachedsheet I low will success of the project be defined and measured? see attached sheet 4. What other organizations or individuals are participating in this project and what are their roles? see attached sheet 5. What other financial resources (money and/or in -kind donations of labor or materials) will be used on this project, and who will provide them? Please list contributors and dollars or services provided by each. see attached sheet Amount Amount S Page 1 of 2 CSH-WEED NONLSE-091 I Applicant's signature COLORADO STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL FUND COST SHARE APPLICATION (for non- Land Board lessees) What type of educational measures or resources will your organization provide to State Land Board lessees about issues related to noxious weed management as part of this project? se' attached chect 7. How much State Land Board funds are you requesting and how will those funds he used (labor, materials, etc.)? see attar -Led. sheet S. Do you anticipate requesting funding in the future to continue this project? If so, how large do you anticipate next year's request will be? see attached sheet 9. What technical assistance or advice have you obtained for this project and from whom? see attached sheet Technical Advice Financial Support $ Amount Local Weed Control Dept. or District Yes Yes $ 15,000.00 Colorado Dept. of Agriculture No No $ 0.00 CS() Extension Service Yes No $ 0.00 Other t:LlO1", USFS 1'NCI, WAX), Landowners Yes Yes $ 13,100.00 JUN 2 7 2016 Date TO BE COMPLETED BY DISTRICT MANAGER District Manager's Recommendation: Approve Deny IMPORTANT! Attach Quote/Proposal/Estimate and any supporting documentation. District Manager Signature Date Recommended by: Approved by: Weed Program Manager [late Field Operations Section Manager Date Page 2 of 2 CSH-WEED NONLSE-091 1 p2 6/% -D/2-' Weld County Grant Request — Updated Dalmatian Toadflax Treatment 1. What specific problems will be addressed by this project? This project will continue the work toward eradication of Dalmatian toadflax and other noxious weeds in the northwest part of Weld County that was started in 2006. 2. List specific measurable objectives of this project. A. Follow-up with landowners in the project area from 2015/2016. B. Verify that the landowners are continuing treatments as created in 2012 through 2015/2016. C. Treat Highway 85 from Nunn to Wyoming for Dalmatian toadflax. D. Start the dialog with Union Pacific Railroad about treating the noxious weeds along their rights -of -way including Dalmatian toadflax, Canada thistle and leafy spurge. 3. What assessment or management techniques will be implemented as part of this project? Integrated weed management (IWM) techniques were discussed with landowners in 2012 and recorded on a management plan for them to follow. In 2015 and the first half of 2016 these management plans were followed by the landowners. Monitoring of the work will be conducted with fall treatments made in 2016 and spring treatments in 2017. What short and long term strategies will be used to monitor and evaluate the results of the project? A. The Dalmatian toadflax treated sites were mapped by my staff during the summer of 2014 for the effectiveness of applications and landowners following the management plans. Mapping was continued in 2015 with continued visual inspections being made. Yearly evaluations will be made through 2020. B. In 2020 another full GPS mapping session will be conducted of the sites mapped to determine the progress being made. The GPS points, estimated acres and photo points will be compared between the 2006 map, 2012 map, the 2014/2015 map and the 2020 map to evaluate the success of the project. When will a report of the results of the project be submitted to the State Land Board? An updated list of landowners who have participated in the cost -share program will be supplied to the State Land Board by December 1, 2016. How will success of the project be defined and measured? For 2016 and 2017, success will be measured by creating an updated list of landowners impacted by Dalmatian toadflax with the landowners taking responsibility for the eradication of the infestations. At least 25 landowners will chemically treat the Dalmatian toadflax on their lands. 4. What organizations or individuals are participatinfi in this project and what are their roles? A. Weld County Weed Division — Primary lead agency overseeing the project and providing direction and staffing. B. CDOT — providing financial assistance for treating HWY 85 from Nunn to WY line. C. USFS Pawnee National Grassland — Focusing on mapping and treating their own lands and sharing this data. D. Landowners matching contribution will exceed $3500. E. West Greeley Conservation District will provide educational outreach in their newsletter. 5. What other financial resources (money and/or in -kind donations of labor or materials) will be used on this project, and who will provide them? Please list contributors and dollars or services provided by each. A. Weld County: In -kind: supervisory time, staff, vehicle, sprayer, chemical, GPS unit, mail, phone, computer. Amount: $ 15,000 B. Landowner match: Amount: $ 3,500 C. CDOT - cash for spraying Hwy 85 Amount: $ 2,500 D. USFS Pawnee National Grassland: In -Kind: vehicle, technician, mapping, spraying at 50-100 hours Amount: $ 1,000 E. West Greeley Conservation District Newsletter Amount: $ 6,100 Total: $ 28,100.00 6. What type of educational measures or resources will your organization provide to State Land Board lessees about issues related to noxious weed management as part of this project? This project will provide educational fact sheets with picture identification of the noxious weeds to all landowners in the project. Landowner meetings will be held to continue the progress that was made during the 2016 season. 7. How much State Land Board funds are you requesting and how will those funds be used (labor, materials, etc.)? $20,000 is being requested. The $18,000 will be used to cost -share with landowners on the eradication of Dalmatian toadflax. $2000 will be used to purchase bio-control agents for Dalmatian toadflax to release along the Wyoming and Colorado state line and in the steep draws to help address the difficult to reach areas that Dalmatian toadflax has infested. These releases will supplement the 16 releases made in the spring 2016. 8. Do you anticipate requesting funding in the future to continue this project? If so, how large do you anticipate next year's request will be? Additional cost -share funds may be requested for in the future to help the landowners control/eradicate the Dalmatian toadflax and other noxious weeds bordering Colorado State Land Board lands. 9. What technical assistance or advice have you obtained for this project and from whom? There has been a discussion with Jeri Leingang from the State Land Board about the possibility of this project. Additional discussions occurred with Randy Reichert and Stephanie Barr with the USFS Pawnee National Grassland along with West Greeley Conservation District. Chloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Tina Booton Friday, February 10, 2017 3:13 PM Chloe Rempel; Elizabeth Relford; Francie Collins Cheryl Hoffman RE: CTB Temp Documents signed June dated contract.pdf Vot 2016-9424 was pulled and never completed. So there are no final signatures or documents 2016-2639 — All I ever get back from the state on this grant is a PO. I will ask for one. And send it over once I receive it. 2016-1449 — Attached what I think you are looking for. Let me know if you are looking for something else. Tina Booton Weed Division Supervisor Weld County Public Works PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 970-400-3770 www.weldweeds.org Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 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Rempel Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County 1150 0 Street Greeley, CO 80631 tel: 970-400-4225 APPL APPL 7/27/2016 08/15/2016 EO0073 EO0073 Engineering - Public Works Engineering - Public Works Pendinc Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by ret rn e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning th contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 Hello