Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Interagency Agreement between the Washington Department of Ecology and the City for Washington Conservation Corp (WCC) Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Interagency Agreement with Ecology for WCC services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into an interagency agreement that allows the City to sponsor a WCC six-person work crew to support the Storm and Surface Water Utility's aquatic habitat stewardship mission for another year.
Staff Contact:
Jesse Barham, Associate Planner, Public Works/Water Resources, 360.753.8164
Joe Roush, Environmental Services Supervisor, Public Works/Water Resources, 360.753.8563
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Since 2015, the City has sponsored a WCC crew to support the City's habitat and stewardship strategy and the 2018 Storm and Surface Water Plan's aquatic habitat stewardship work. By implementing the habitat stewardship mission of the utility, we are protecting and restoring important habitat throughout the City. This proposed agreement allows us to sponsor a WCC crew through fall 2019. Habitat restoration work performed by the WCC has occurred at numerous locations, including Allison Springs, Black Lake Meadows Stormwater Facility, Grass Lake Refuge, Priest Point Park, Mission Creek Nature Park, and other City-managed properties.
Washington Department of Ecology screens, interviews and hires the work crew. The City receives the fully equipped crew, including a supervisor, for 41 weeks at a cost of $173,250.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The 2018 Storm and Surface Water Plan supports community and neighborhood environmental protection. Neighborhoods have expressed strong interest in this work. Staff works with neighborhoods to implement restoration work and refine priorities, e.g. North East...
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