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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-039 - King County Conservation District Number 9 - Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan24-039 Council Approval N/A AGREEMENT FOR AWARD OF KING CONSERVATION DISTRICT MEMBER JURISDICTION GRANT City of Tukwila This Agreement is made between the King Conservation District Number 9, a municipal corporation in King County, Washington, located at 800 SW 39th Street, Suite 150, Renton, WA 98057 (referred to herein as "District"), and the City of Tukwila, a municipal corporation in King County, Washington, located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 (referred to herein as "Recipient"), for the purposes set forth herein. SECTION 1. RECITALS 1.1 Whereas, the District is a special purpose district organized and existing under authority of Chapter 89.08 RCW which engages in certain activities and programs to conserve natural resources, including soil and water, which activities are declared to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the state of Washington; and 1.2 Whereas, pursuant to RCW 89.08.400 and/or RCW 89.08.405, King County has authorized and imposed a system of assessments and/or a system of rates and charges to finance the activities and programs of the District; and 1.3 Whereas, pursuant to RCW 89.08.220 and RCW 89.08.341 the District is authorized to enter into agreements with, or to furnish financial or other aid to, municipal entities and agencies (governmental or otherwise), or their designees, or any occupier of lands within the District, in order to carry out and facilitate the activities and programs of the District to conserve natural resources; and 1.4 Whereas, the District has reviewed the grant application submitted by Recipient and has determined that the application meets the requirements of Chapter 89.08 RCW and the District's policies and procedures for awarding grants; and 1.5 Whereas, the District and Recipient desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions relating to the District's award of a grant to Recipient. SECTION 2. AGREEMENT 2.1 The District agrees to award Recipient a grant in the total amount of Thirty -Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($39,900.00) from KCD-Tukwila Member Jurisdiction funds. Grant funds shall be used by Recipient solely for the performance of the work described in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The District shall pay the grant funds to Recipient in accordance with the District's policies and procedures, or as otherwise provided herein, including but not limited to, the policies and procedures contained in the grant program guidelines, provided that such funds have been collected and received by the District. Page 1 of 5 2.2 Recipient represents and warrants that it will only use the grant funds for the work described in Exhibit A, which may be amended by the parties pursuant to Paragraph 3.3 of the Agreement. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds which are used for unauthorized work. Further, Recipient agrees to return to the District any grant funds that are not expended or remain after completion of the work covered by this Agreement. 2.3 Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the grant funds may only be expended on work which shall be entirely within the District's jurisdictional boundaries. The following municipal entities are not within the District's jurisdictional boundaries: Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds which are used for work performed outside the District's jurisdictional boundaries. 2.4 In the event the scope of work authorized by this Agreement includes the use of grant funds to purchase houses located on real property within a flood hazard area, Recipient acknowledges and agrees that grant funds may only be used for such purposes if the houses to be purchased were constructed before floodplain mapping or sensitive areas regulations were in place for that area. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds which are used for unauthorized purposes. 2.5 Recipient shall be required to provide the District with regular financial and project progress reports for the duration of the project. Grant funds are remitted to the Recipient on a reimbursement payment basis. Project progress reports must be submitted with each reimbursement request. Project progress and financial reports, along with the final narrative and financial summary reports shall be submitted through the District's online grant portal. The Recipient shall be required to submit to the District a final report which documents the Recipient's completion of the work in conformance with this Agreement within thirty (30) days after the completion of the work. The final report shall, among other things, summarize the project's successes and shall address the regional benefits accomplished by the work. The final report shall also identify any obstacles or challenges which were encountered during the work, along with general recommendations regarding ways to avoid such obstacles or challenges in the future. If requested, Recipient agrees to provide the District with additional financial or progress reports from time to time, at reasonable intervals. 2.6 Recipient's expenditures of grant funds shall be separately identified in the Recipient's accounting records. If requested, Recipient shall comply with other reasonable requests made by the District with respect to the manner in which project expenditures are tracked and accounted for in Recipient's accounting books and records. Recipient shall maintain such records of expenditures as may be necessary to conform to generally accepted accounting principles and to meet the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws. 2.7 If the Recipient is a Washington municipal agency, Recipient shall be required to track project expenses using the Budget Accounting and Reporting System for the State of Washington ("BARS"). Page 2 of 5 2.8 The District or its representative shall have the right from time to time, at reasonable intervals, to audit the Recipient's books and records in order to verify compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Recipient shall cooperate with the District in any such audit. 2.9 Recipient shall retain all accounting records and project files relating to this Agreement in accordance with criteria established in the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington State Archivist. 2.10 Recipient shall ensure that all work performed by Recipient or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors is performed in a manner which protects and safeguards the environment and natural resources and which is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Recipient shall implement an appropriate monitoring system or program to ensure compliance with this provision. 2.11 Recipient agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, its elected or appointed officials, employees and agents, from all claims, alleged liability, damages, losses to or death of person or damage to property allegedly resulting from the negligent or intentional acts of the Recipient or any of its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors in connection with this Agreement. 2.12 Recipient agrees to acknowledge the District as a source of funding for this project on all literature, signage or press releases related to said project. 2.13 Recipient shall notify the District if Recipient intends to sell, salvage, or otherwise dispose of any equipment purchased with grant funds. The proceeds received by Recipient from any sale, salvage or disposition, or the value of the equipment if proceeds were not received from any such action, must be: (a) re -invested back into the originally awarded project; (b) invested in a similar project with District approval; or (c) returned to the District. 2.14 Recipient shall notify the District if Recipient is required or intends to move equipment purchased with grant funds to another location. Recipient will ensure the equipment is in good working order and perform any necessary repairs or replacement of any broken components. If the equipment will be utilized on a different project than the one approved by this Agreement, District approval must be obtained so the District can ensure the project is similar to the project originally approved by the District. SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 3.2 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No prior or contemporaneous representation, inducement, promise or agreement between or among the parties which relate to the subject matter hereof which are not embodied in this Agreement shall be of any force or effect. Page 3 of 5 3.3 No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on any of the parties to this Agreement unless such amendment is in writing and is executed by the parties. The parties contemplate that this Agreement may from time to time be modified by written amendment which shall be executed by duly authorized representatives of the parties and attached to this Agreement. 3.4 Each party warrants and represents that such party has full and complete authority to enter into this Agreement and each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party warrants and represents that he/she has been fully authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of such party and that such party is bound by the signature of such representative. DISTRICT: RECIPIENT: DocuSigned by: ritomots By By .. Name Name Title Title Date Date Thomas McLeod Mayor 3/26/2024 1 4:02 PM PDT Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form: DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL: RECIPIENT'S ATTORNEY: DocuSignepd�by:,_,�.,� -�.,� �I�A, By Eric Fri modt (Mar 19,2024 13:15 PDT) By l� �IikottAL A.6 D 5BDA24FeE313F... Name Eric Frimodt Date Mar 19, 2024 Emily Romanenko Name 3/26/2024 1 11:29 AM PDT Date Page 4 of 5 Exhibit A Page 5 of 5 Heidi Watters Tukwila Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects outside of Seattle) Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Ms. Heidi Watters 6300 Southcenter Blvd., STE #100 heidi.watters@tukwilawa.gov tukwila, WA 98168 0: 206-839-6483 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 1 Heidi Watters Tukwila Application Form Summary Information King Conservation District's Member Jurisdiction Grant Program supports natural resource improvement projects in partnership with 35 Member Jurisdictions. Projects must address at least one of the natural resource improvement actions, which are, direct improvement, education and outreach, pilot and demonstration and capacity building projects. More detail about each of these actions can be found below in the grant application. Examples of projects funded by this grant program include, stormwater pollution education and outreach, water quality monitoring, promotion of local agriculture, youth environmental education, wetland enhancement, invasive weed removal, shoreline restoration and more. Eligible applicants for the Member Jurisdiction Grant Program include cities, unincorporated King County, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous tribes and environmental consultants. In addition to city -run projects, cities can choose to partner with a local nonprofit organization by designating the group as an applicant. Nonprofit organizations and other groups listed above can manage the grant requirements on behalf of the city. If doing so, the jurisdiction must issue a letter of authorization for the designated applicant nonprofit organization to apply for KCD funding. Partnering with a nonprofit or other organization is not a requirement of this program but an option available to all 35 Member Jurisdictions. Eligible projects: • Must be within the boundaries of the King Conservation District or meet certain partnering requirements • Must be with, or through, a KCD Member Jurisdiction,or an assigned partner such as a nonprofit organization or business • Must be consistent with purposes and requirements of RCW Chapter 89.08, encouraging voluntary stewardship • Should leverage other funding opportunities (encouraged, not required) Ineligible projects include: • Projects located within the cities of Milton, Pacific, Skykomish, Enumclaw, and Federal Way • Projects located in Seattle. For more information about grant opportunities for Seatt/e projects click here. • Maintenance of existing facilities • Improvements to non -natural areas of parks or existing recreational facilities Applications are reviewed monthly by the grant subcommittee of the KCD Board of Supervisors. The grant subcommittee recommends applications to the KCD Board of Supervisors at their monthly meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month. For questions about this grant program please contact Jessica Saavedra by phone (425) 773-9065 or email Jessica.Saavedra@kingcd.org. Project Title* Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 2 Heidi Watters Tukwila Project Description - Short* Provide a short, concise description of the project no more than two or three sentences. The Tukwila Environment Report proposal is a communication package designed to serve as an information source and roadmap for increasing understanding and support for Tukwila's natural environment by filling resource and knowledge gaps. Principal Partners (if any) The City of Tukwila Amount of KCD Funding Requested* You will need to upload a detailed budget document before you submit your application. Please make sure the amount requested and total project cost amounts you list here match the amounts in the uploaded budget document. $39,900.00 Total Project Cost* $39,900.00 Total Matching Funds (optional) moo Project Start Date* 03/01/2024 Project End Date* 06/30/2025 Close Date Project Location* Address, Parcel #, OR L&L Points, for site specific projects only. If more than two locations, state "multiple" and explain. N/A Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 3 Heidi Watters Tukwila Jurisdiction If the applicant is not a city or jurisdiction, please type in the city or jurisdiction this project is located in. Tukwila Is your project on public or private land?* Public State Legislative District #* Click here to find it on the web. If your project resides in more than one district, type in the primary district or type in zero. 11 King County District #* Click here to find it on the web. If your project resides in more than one district, type in the primary district or type in zero. 0 Narratives, Budget, & Attachments Project Description - Detailed* Provide a description of the project that summarizes what you will do, how you will do it, and why you will do it. Describe target audience, outcomes, objectives and general timelines. Tukwila inhabits a unique environmental and frontline social position in King County as a city of rich ecological, economic, and demographic diversities. In order to succeed in stewarding its natural resources while achieving its social and equity goals, the City has identified a need to increase environmental support and understanding through expanded, responsive communication amongst staff, decision -makers and City - inhabitants. As such, the City of Tukwila seeks KCD's support in producing: The Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan -A communication package designed to serve as an information source and a roadmap for materially increasing understanding and support for Tukwila's natural environment by shrinking resource and knowledge gaps, thereby empowering the City's strong environmental and equity initiatives to succeed. City staff possess rare, hyperlocal expertise in Tukwila's community, and its natural resources, which is essential for both drafting the Environment Report and thoughtfully communicating it to policymakers and City -inhabitants. Increased environmental comprehension cultivates meaningful support for initiatives and Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 4 Heidi Watters Tukwila regulations that advance the health of the City's natural environment, which also yield benefits on numerous social and equity goals. Wider knowledge of the values and needs of Tukwila's natural resources would set up a successful compliance, stewardship, and budgetary environment, currently impacted by resource constraints. Tukwila's natural environment faces numerous challenges that it seeks to combat. The action plan components of the report will strategically target the most impactful threats and actions in order to maximize efficiency and best steward public resources. Topline threats include but are not limited to: • Stewardship resource -gaps • Knowledge -gaps about necessity of ecosystem services provided by the natural environment • Varying and sometimes precarious support for environmental regulations, depending on political climate, public sentiment, and knowledge levels • Lack of streets department capacity for ROW tree planting and maintenance • Upcoming emerald ash borer infestation and associated costs • Code enforcement cases / environmental damage by private property owners • Tree canopy threats due to development and staff capacity constraints to implement regulations and oversight • Legally non -conforming development persistence in critical area buffers • Over -paving and urban heating • Lack of resilient vegetation for urban and climatic conditions • Lack of comprehensive City tree risk policy and procedure • Lack of soil health in terms of organic matter, friability (compaction), microbiotic diversity, mulch adequacy, etc. • Lack of vegetative diversity and shading over water bodies • Invasive species • Second growth forest monocultures • Constraints of stewardship on steep slopes • Inadequate capacity / presence of public-private partnerships to address stewardship challenges of varying types • WQ / NPDES gaps in enforcement, compliance, and knowledge • Lack of connected floodplain habitat to support juvenile salmon • Poor air quality in the Duwamish Valley, near freeways, rail, and airports Having and utilizing the Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan will be a valuable catalyst in efficiently growing Tukwila's natural environment stewardship efforts in part because it will build upon Tukwila's strong policy and regulatory foundation that require further resources to effectively expand, protect and steward its urban forest, both public and private. These foundational pieces include: • Strong tree regulations • Generous environmentally critical area and shoreline buffers with strong native forest enhancement requirements during redevelopment • City Equity Policy • Green Tukwila partnership • Tukwila Environment Committee • Comprehensive Plan canopy coverage goals by zoning type • Code -required periodic canopy coverage assessments, min. every five years • Parks PROS Plan and a Parks Twenty -Year Stewardship Plan • Surface Water Management Plan • Participating in regional environmental efforts such as K4C, WRIA9, KC Urban Heating Task Force, etc. The Environment Report will be a meaningful aid in applying for grant funding as well as for completing state reporting requirements in areas such as NPDES permits, Comprehensive Plan updates, etc. The Action Plan component of the report will help to identify additional resources and expertise needed. Importantly, filling knowledge and resource gaps will also serve to address public service goals and reduce code enforcement Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 5 Heidi Watters Tukwila cases, the consequences of which often fall unknowingly onto property owners who would otherwise protect their critical areas and trees and properties- if they only there were aware. These preventable situations lead not only to environmental damage but also to costly legal challenges that can be stressful and disruptive to unknowing property owners, not an insignificant number of whom are disadvantaged. The City seeks to improve customer service to its inhabitants, and to embody its values and environmental goals by increasing communication and education to aid in closing any knowledge gaps on regulations relevant to property owners, as well as the ecosystem services provided by the natural features on their properties. Tukwila is a city of significance on both the environmental and social level. With many creeks, wetlands, springs, forested hillsides, and the Green-Duwamish Valley where the ecologically sensitive saltwater transition zone occurs, strong stewardship is imperative. Tukwila is critical habitat for young salmon adjusting to marine life on their journey out to sea. The City is also blessed with a diversity of humanity- from very ancient habitation, including honored local tribal landforms, fishing spots and artifacts to very young residency with immigrants from the world over. Tukwila has one of the most richly diverse populations in the entire country, many of whom choose a life in the US with much care and consideration. In order to succeed in stewarding its natural resources while achieving its social and equity goals, the City seeks KCD's assistance to increase environmental support and understanding through expanded, responsive communication amongst staff, decision -makers and City -inhabitants with the Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan communication package and resource document. Project Activities and Measurable Results* List specific project activities to be completed with KCD grant funds and the associated outcomes or measurable results, and timeline. The suite of products and activities comprising the Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan are detailed below and summarized as follows: 1. Report document (print version and available online). After the first Report is created, updates are intended to occur on a regular basis at intervals to be determined. 2. Presentation versions of the Report for varying audiences. 3. Natural Environment Fact Sheets and Infographics (to be used in varying formats). Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan Overview What is the environment? (6hs) nature (6hs) green infrastructure + ecosystem services (6hs) management models: master vs. steward (6hs) Who is responsible for shared resources? (6hs) public lands - City stewardship (6hs) private lands - private stewardship, City requirements + incentives (6hs) Status Brief, Vital Signs vital signs: nature (6hs) air (6hs) Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 6 Heidi Watters Tukwila water (6hs) land (6hs) vegetation (6hs) creatures (6hs) humans (6hs) vital signs: green infrastructure + ecosystem services (6hs) surface water management + WQ (6hs) landslide prevention (6hs) urban heating (6hs) quality of life (6hs) physical + recreation (6hs) mental + wellness (6hs) economic (6hs) environmental equity (6hs) Successes + Opportunities land stewardship: public + private (6hs) urban forestry + canopy assessment + emerging threats (6hs) community engagement + education (6hs) policy (6hs) staffing + funding outlook (6hs) equity (6hs) Action Plan Green Tukwila (6hs) land stewardship: public + private (6hs) urban forestry + canopy assessment + emerging threats (6hs) community engagement + education (6hs) policy (6hs) staffing + funding outlook (6hs) equity (6hs) Figures Figure 1. Chart: City organization of environmental services, staff, plans + policies (10hs) Figure 2. Chart: City environmental services gap analysis (6hs) Figure 3. TBD (30hs) FAQs FAQ: tree regulations (6hs) FAQ: ECA regulations (6hs) FAQ: shoreline regulations (6hs) FAQ: surface water regulations (6hs) FAQ: climate change (6hs) FAQ: environmental equity (6hs) FAQ: TBD (30hs) Fact Sheets + Infographics Ecosystem Services trees + surface water (6hs) Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 7 Heidi Watters Tukwila Ecosystem Services Ecosystem Services How -To Sheets Presentations soil health (6hs) TBD (30hs) TBD (30hs) Status Brief + Action Plan City Council + Mayor 2/yr = qty 2 = 80hs Status Brief + Action Plan City Departments 1/yr = qty 6 = 18hs Status Brief + Action Plan Tukwila Community 3/yr = qty 3 = 9 hs (Either A. if grant hours allow, B. on existing staff time or C. in future:) ECA Regulations Tukwila Community as -needed = qty 3 Tree Regulations Tukwila Community as -needed = qty 4 Shoreline Regulations Tukwila Community as -needed = qty 2 Surface Water Regulations Tukwila Community as -needed = qty 2 Timeline Q3 2024: Reach 25-50% completion of plan Q4 2024: Reach 50%-100% completion of plan and presentations Q1 2025: If not already completed, reach 75%-100% completion of plan and presentations Q2 2025: If not already completed, reach 100% completion of plan and presentations Roles & Responsibilities The following Tukwila Department of Community Development members and interdepartmental committee will have direct involvement in the project: • Heidi Watters - Project Lead City of Tukwila, Urban Environmentalist Responsibilities: writing the Environment Report, performing necessary research tasks and field assessments, communicating about the report, giving presentations of the report, giving technical -assistance presentations supporting the report, and evaluating success. • Nora Gierloff - Project Supervisor City of Tukwila, Director Responsibilities: supervising progress and content of the Report, briefing the Mayor and reviewing project evaluation. • Tukwila Environment Committee - Project Advisory Committee City of Tukwila, Interdepartmental Committee Responsibilities: Coordinating on Report contents, providing feedback, contributing to communication and content, and reviewing project evaluation. Outcomes • City Council, Mayor and policymakers receive periodic status reports on the state of Tukwila's environment. • City Council, Mayor and policymakers receive periodic reports on threats to the City's environment and the action plan for combating them. • Knowledge and understanding of the status, value, relevancy and needs of Tukwila's natural environment is meaningfully increased. • The Environment Report is established as the easily -understood, go -to source for answering natural resource questions about the City, and/or where to look further for answers. • Advocacy for and visibility of Tukwila's natural environment is increased. Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 8 Heidi Watters Tukwila • Funding, support and resources for Tukwila's natural environment stewardship efforts are increased. • Reduction of environmental code enforcement cases due to lack of knowledge and understanding. • Increased attendance to environmental equity efforts citywide. • Increased engagement on natural resource topics with diverse communities in Tukwila. Equity and Environmental Justice* Describe how this project will advance objectives of equity and environmental justice. Have you or do you plan to engage local communities and BIPOC led community-based organizations in the selection, development, design and/or implementation of your project? Tukwila's well-established equity and environmental justice objectives are central to its adopted goals, plans and implementation activities. The City's Equity Policy calls for equitable development of the built environment which necessitates thoughtful stewardship of natural resources to support development that is healthy for both humans and the ecosystem that comprises our green infrastructure. Stewarding Tukwila's natural environment supports its inhabitants, the vast majority of whom live or work within a 10(10) on Environmental Health Disparity score from the Washington State Department of Health. As stated in the 2023 King County City Health Profile Report, there are numerous equity issues that Tukwila continually works to address: • 14.8% of adults report having asthma, nearly 50% higher than the rate for all of King County (4th worst of 61 areas measured) • 1.5% of all births were reported as having very low birthweight (3rd worst of 61 areas measured) • 18.5% of adults age 25+ have less than a high school education or equivalent, nearly triple that of King County and double that of Washington state (2nd worst of 61 areas measured) • 10.6% of households are linguistically isolated, where a language other than English is spoken and no one age 14+ speaks English "very well", nearly double and triple the rate of King County and Washington state respectively (5th worst of 61 areas measured) • 30% of households report income equal to or lower than 200% of Federal Poverty Level (7th worst of 61 areas measured) • 29.5% of adults in the City of Tukwila report their general health status as fair or poor, nearly triple that of King County and double that of WA state (Worst of all areas measured) There are numerous data points that illustrate the vulnerabilities, risk factors, and marginalization that Tukwila's population faces. Tukwila is a uniquely diverse community, with over two-thirds of its population identifying as a race/ethnicity other than white. The prevalence of health risk factors, poor general health status, linguistic isolation, and many other negative intersections of health, socioeconomics, and need create a demand for the ecosystem services advocated for by this project. Loss of tree canopy has the potential to exacerbate dangerous urban heating in Tukwila, a community whose members might not be able to afford turning up the A/C, as summers continue to get warm. If awarded funding, this project would provide urban canopy benefits for vulnerable populations in need as well as supporting natural resources throughout the city that provide carbon sequestration, better air quality, heat mitigation, and healthy ecosystems. Tukwila is a regional powerhouse for business ranging from aerospace to manufacturing and is anchored by the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest and hosts a number of corporate headquarters. With over 40,000 jobs and one of the region's main retail destinations, over 150,000 people come to Tukwila every day to work, shop, and play. It is also home to hundreds of small businesses, many of which are owned by members of Tukwila's diverse international community. The City borders Seattle and is a major transportation and freight corridor with 1-5,1-405 and rail going through the middle of it along with Boeing Field, King County International Airport and SeaTac Airport nearby. In particular, these transportation services contribute to health disparities in air quality, community connectivity and quality of life. Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 9 Heidi Watters Tukwila Tukwila provides a myriad of needed economic services, immigrant, and refugee resources and additionally, stewards an environmentally prominent position as the location of the Duwamish River's transition zone, relied upon by ESA listed species such as bull trout, Chinook salmon and the orca who eat them. Despite providing these valuable ecosystem, social and economic services, Tukwila suffers health consequences and socioeconomic disparities whilst simultaneously seeking to provide increased services and stewardship. Actions that steward the natural environment meaningfully support the broader ecosystem by improving water quality, lowering urban heat, improving human health and providing habitat. While providing local benefits, the success of urban forestry in Tukwila will also yield valuable insights for other highly diverse communities, methods of furthering environmental equity and strategies for bridging resource and knowledge gaps. Tukwila seeks to develop a highly individualized Environment Report that is: O Pragmatic and cost-efficient O Localized to Tukwila's unique natural environment O Responsive to and inclusive of highly diverse and underserved communities O Equitable O Science -based O Forward -thinking Evaluation* Describe how your organization plans to evaluate whether your project has met the desired outcomes and outputs. The appropriate evaluation tool depends on the nature of the project, but some examples include quantitative or qualitative pre -post surveys, environmental indicator monitoring, or other measurements of change. For assistance or questions related to evaluation, please contact Jessica Saavedra, by email Jessica.Saavedra@kingcd.org or phone (425) 773-9065. Markers of desired outcomes being met will include: • Completion of Environment Report • Completion of presentations and education sessions • Good attendance at presentations and education sessions • Positive responses from recipients and audiences Successful evaluation to include: • Supervisor and Tukwila Environment Committee review of Report • Qualitative feedback forms • Attendance and participation rates of presentations and education sessions • Notes on perceptions of success of presentations, and education sessions Project Budget and Expenses* Fill out and upload separate Application Budget Form also available on the KCD Member Jurisdiction Grant Program website. Budget must be detailed with footnotes, appropriate and reasonable, meeting state auditor/GAAP guidelines. Please do not use forms from previous applications. Please only upload the form linked above. Thank you! Tukwila-KCD-Budget-Form.pdf Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) Heidi Watters Tukwila Member Jurisdiction Authorization Letter If you are a nonprofit organization seeking Member Jurisdiction funding, you must upload written authorization from the Member Jurisdiction to apply for funding. This can be in the form of a letter or scanned copy of an email. Additional Attachments Upload any photos or maps of your project here. Only one file will be accepted. Please combine multiple files into one if possible. Natural Resource Improvement Actions- Criteria Checklist You must select at least one natural resource improvement action, otherwise your application is not eligible. However, please only select "yes" below the action that your project directlyaddresses. Direct Improvement of Natural Resource Conditions* To improve landscape and natural resource conditions as a result of direct action that enhances water quality, protects and conserves soils, implements ecosystem restoration and preservation projects (examples include supporting private property owners with land stewardship, water quality, aquatic and wildlife habitat resources, removal of invasive weeds, stewardship on public land) Does your project directly address this issue? No Education and Outreach* To raise awareness, deepen knowledge, and change behaviors of residents, landowners, and other land managers and organizations to practice exemplary stewardship of natural resources (examp/es inc/ude education about stormwater management; the value of farmland, local farms and food systems, shorelines, salmon habitat, forests and other ecosystems) Does your project directly address this issue? Yes Pilot and Demonstration Projects* To test and/or improve concepts and/or approaches in natural resource management that can be replicated by others (examples include low impact development or green infrastructure demonstration projects, development of new best management practices, distribution of local farm products, urban agriculture (e.g. farmers markets and backyard food production to promote or support social economic independence and healthy living); technological innovation for natural resource conservation) Does your project directly address this issue? No Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 11 Heidi Watters Tukwila Capacity Building* To enhance the ability of organizations, agencies, residential landowners and other land owners and managers to have knowledge, skills, tools, support systems and technical resources to implement exemplary best management practices and deliver natural resource management actions on the ground (examples include urban agriculture development, assistance to and inclusion of private property owners, preservation, restoration, and/or expansion of urban and/or rural agricultural lands, rural and urban forest lands, riparian restoration and stewardship on private and public lands) Does your project directly address this issue? Yes Project Type* Education Forestry, Urban Shorelines, Urban Stormwater KCD Acknowledgement and Signature By signing below, the applicant agrees to acknowledge King Conservation District funding by placing the KCD- provided logo on signs, materials, and documents produced as part of the above proposal. In addition, the applicant will notify KCD of public events and activities funded by the KCD. I have read the above paragraph about acknowledging KCD and I will use the provided logo. Authorized Applicant Electronic Signature* Please enter your full name to sign and agree to the above. Heidi Watters Title Urban Environmentalist, City of Tukwila Date* 01/18/2024 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 12 Heidi Watters Tukwila File Attachment Summary App//cant File Uploads • Tukwila-KCD-Budget-Form.pdf Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects Printed On: 14 February 2024 outside of Seattle) 14 KaD King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant Program Grant Application Project Budget Form Promoting sustainable uses of natural resources through responsible stewardship Project Name Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan Applicant City of Tukwila Contact Heidi Watters Mailing Address 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100,Tukwila, WA 98188 E-mail Heidi.Watters@tukwilawa.gov Project Start Date: Mar -24 Phone 2068396483 Project End Date: Jun -25 Please provide detailed budget information below. Itemize categories such as supplies, contracted services with footnotes and detailed descriptions below Budget Item 1 KCD Funds Other Funds Other Funds Total (identify source and status of matching funds here ex. Rose Foundation - Pending) (identify source and status of matching funds here ex. DON Small and Simple - Secured) Salaries & Benefits $39,900 $39,900 Travel/ Meals/ Mileage (for • volunteers, staff) $0 $0 $0 $0 Office Supplies $0 $0 $0 Field Supplies $0 Contracted/ Professional Services $0 Permits $0 Other: (specify) $0 Other: (specify) $0 Other: (specify) $0 Other: (specify) $0 Other: (specify) $0 TOTAL $39,900 $0 $0 $39,900 Total Project Cost $39,900 Total Match $0 Amount of KCD Funding Requested $39,900 Match Percentage tri Footnotes: City staff time cost estimate based on 2024 Urban Environmentalist's (Heidi Watters, opting out of medical benefit) full cost to City (= $71.09/hr) for which $39,900 yields 561 work hours, which translates to 10.8 hs/wk for one year. Detailed time estimate reserved 60 hours to account for salary increases such as COLA, project flexibility, etc.