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Proposal 200721700: Operation and Maintenance for Walla Walla Basin Passage Projects

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Table of Contents
Part 1. Administration and Budgeting
Section 1: General Administrative
Section 2: Project Location
Section 3: Project Species
Section 4: Past Accomplishments
Section 5: Relationship to Other Projects
Section 6: Biological Objectives
Section 7: Work Elements
Section 8: Budget
Section 9: Project Future
Section 10: Documents
Part 2. Reviews
Part 1 of 2. Administration and Budgeting
Section 1: General Administrative Information
Process Information:
Date Proposal Submitted & Finalized Status Form Generator
Finalized Stuart Durfee

Proposal Type: New
Proposal Number: 200721700
Proposal Name: Operation and Maintenance for Walla Walla Basin Passage Projects
Agency, Institution or Organization: Gardena Farms Irrigation Dist. and Hudson Bay Dist. Improvement Co.
Short Description: Operation and maintenance of BPA-Constructed fish passage facilities in the Walla Walla Sub-basin.
Information Transfer: Reporting of activities at Walla Walla Sub-basin fish passage facilities will be entered into Pisces and annual reports will be submitted to Bonneville Power Administration.
 
Project Proposal Contacts
Contact Organization Address Phone/Email Roles Notes
Form Submitter
Stuart Durfee Gardena Farms Irrigation District No. 13 539 White Road
Touchet, WA 99360
Ph: 509-394-2331
Fax: 509-394-2983
Email: sdurfee@pocketinet.com
Form Submitter
All Assigned Contacts
Stuart Durfee Gardena Farms Irrigation District No. 13 539 White Road
Touchet, WA 99360
Ph: 509-394-2331
Fax: 509-394-2983
Email: sdurfee@pocketinet.com
Administrative Contact
Form Submitter
Project Lead
Technical Contact
John Zerba Hudson Bay District Improvement Co. P. O. Box 110
Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
Ph: 541-938-6105
Fax: [fax left blank]
Email: wahs@bmi.net
Administrative Contact
Project Lead
Technical Contact
Hudson Bay District Improvement Co. will perform O&M at Little Walla Walla and Nursery Bridge

Section 2: Project Location
Sponsor Province: Columbia Plateau ARG Province: No Change
Sponsor Subbasin: Walla Walla ARG Subbasin: No Change
Location(s) at which the action will be implemented
Latitude Longitude Waterbody Location Description County/State Subbasin Primary?
46.0229 -118.4245 Walla Walla River Gardena Farms Diversion and Fish Passage Facility Walla Walla, Washington Walla Walla No
46.0432 -118.5250 Walla Walla River Garden City - Lowden No. 2 Diversion and Fish Passage Facilities Walla Walla, Washington Walla Walla No
45.9509 -118.3861 Walla Walla River Nursery Bridge Fish Ladder and Grade Control Structure Umatilla, Oregon Walla Walla No
45.9282 -118.3789 West Little Walla Walla River Little Walla Walla Diversion and Fish Passage Facility Umatilla, Oregon Walla Walla No

Section 3: Focal Species
Focal Species:
Primary Secondary Additional Species
Chinook Mid-Columbia River Spring ESU
Steelhead Middle Columbia River ESU
Bull Trout

Section 4: Past Accomplishments
Past Accomplishments for Each Fiscal Year of This Project This proposal is for funding a new project, and has no past accomplishments.

Section 5: Relationships to Other Projects
Other Current Projects Related to this Project (any funding source)
Funding Source Related ID Related Project Title Relationship
BPA 199601100 Juv Screens & Traps Wallawalla This project would carry on with operation and maintenance of Walla Walla Basin Passage Projects that has been performed under Project 199601100.
BPA 199604601 Walla Walla River Basin Fish H This project provides improved passage for adults and juveniles to and from natural production areas.
BPA 200003300 Walla Walla River Fish Passage O&M personnel coordinate closely with the CTUIR/ODFW Walla Walla Fish Passage Operations personnel in performing tasks under this project.
BPA 200003800 Walla Walla River Hatchery These facilities are key to the re-introduction of spring Chinook salmon in the Walla Walla Subbasin.
BPA 200003900 Walla Walla River Basin Monito This project provides improved passage for adults and juveniles to and from natural production areas.

Section 6: Biological Objectives
Biological Objectives of this Proposed Project
Biological Objective Full Description Associated Subbasin Plan Strategy Page Nos
Provide Safe Passage for Fish Provide opportunity for safe and timely passage for fish through Little Walla Walla, Nursery Bridge, Gardena, and Garden City-Lowden 2 fish passage facilities through proper operation and maintenance of facilities. Walla Walla 7.3.1 Imminent Threats and Passage Barriers - Obstruction - Table 7-4 Salmonid Fish Passage Obstructions Page 147 - 151

Section 7: Work Elements
Work Elements and Associated Biological Objectives
Work Element Name Work Element Title Description Start Date End Date Estimated Budget
Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation Coordinate with BPA to produce environmental compliance documentation Gardena Farms Irrigation District and Hudson Bay District Improvement Company will coordinate with BPA and other involved entities to ensure environmental compliance documentation is in place for the Walla Walla Subbasin projects. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $4,020
Biological Objectives Metrics
Provide Safe Passage for Fish
No Metrics for this Work Element

Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage Operate and Maintain Passage - Walla Walla Subbasin Passage Projects Gardena Farms Irrigation District and Hudson Bay District Improvement Company will operate and maintain fish passage facilities in the Walla Walla Subbasin to maintain proper function and operating criteria. GFID and HBDIC will perform daily and annual maintenance tasks at the above referenced facilities to maintain proper function and operating criteria. GFID and HBDIC will provide labor, equipment, supplies and materials necessary for the care and maintenance of these facilities 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $516,426
Biological Objectives Metrics
Provide Safe Passage for Fish
No Metrics for this Work Element

Coordination Coordinate with Other Agencies Coordinate with local, state, Tribal and federal agencies for Annual Operations Plan and other issues with regard to operation and maintenance of the Walla Walla Fish Passage Projects. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $3,000
Biological Objectives Metrics
No Metrics for this Work Element

Manage and Administer Projects Manage and Administer Fish Passage Projects in the Walla Walla Subbasin Gardena Farms Irrigation District and Hudson Bay District Improvement Company will provide management and administration of the Walla Walla Subbasin Fish Passage Projects. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $19,485
Biological Objectives Metrics
Provide Safe Passage for Fish
No Metrics for this Work Element

Manage and Administer Projects Produce Annual & Other Reports for Walla Walla Subbasin Fish Passage Projects Gardena Farms Irrigation District and Hudson Bay District Improvement Company will produce the annual report on operation and maintenance of the Walla Walla Subbasin Fish Passage Projects. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $2,472
Biological Objectives Metrics
Provide Safe Passage for Fish
No Metrics for this Work Element

Manage and Administer Projects Produce Pisces Status reports for Walla Walla Subbasin Fish Passage Projects Gardena Farms Irrigation District and Hudson Bay District Improvement Company will produce required Pisces status reports for the Walla Walla Subbasin Fish Passage Projects. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $2,772
Biological Objectives Metrics
Provide Safe Passage for Fish
No Metrics for this Work Element


Section 8: Budget

Itemized Estimated Budget
Item Note FY 2007 Cost FY 2008 Cost FY 2009 Cost
Personnel includes fringe , administration $88,575 $88,575 $88,575
Supplies supplies, repair parts, contracted repair $25,071 $25,071 $25,071
Travel mileage $12,039 $12,039 $12,039
Other utilities - phone, power, internet $7,260 $7,260 $7,260
Other insurance $430 $430 $430
Other Excavation/contractor equipment, contract personnel $49,350 $49,350 $49,350
Totals $182,725 $182,725 $182,725

Total Estimated FY 2007-2009 Budgets
Total Itemized Budget$548,175
Total Work Element budget$548,175

Cost sharing
Funding Source or Organization Item or Service Provided FY 2007 Est Value ($) FY 2008 Est Value ($) FY 2009 Est Value ($) Cash or in-kind? Status

Section 9: Project Future
Project Future Costs and/or Termination
FY 2010 Est Budget FY 2011 Est Budget Comments
$188,207 $188,207 reflects 3% cost of living increase
Future Operations & Maintenance Costs
This project covers the operation and maintenance of permanent fish passage facilities in the Walla Walla Subbasin.
 
Termination Date Comments
 
Final Deliverables

Section 10: Narrative
Document Type Size Date
No revised documents are associated with this request
Documents Originally Submitted with this Proposal
Narrative for proposal 200721700 doc 100 kb 1/10/2006

Part 2 of 2. Reviews of Proposal
Administrative Review Group (ARG) Results
Account Type:
Expense
No changes were made to this proposal


BPA's in lieu Funding Review of new project proposals (August 3, 2006) [Download letter and table]

BPA's in lieu Rating: 1.0
Approx. BPA share of total costs: BPA 100%
Status of Cost Share:
Notes: O&M on BPA-constructed screens; assume BPA has already agreed to fund


NPCC Final Funding Recommendations (October 23, 2006) [Full NPCC Council Recs]

FY 2007 NPCC Rec
$182,725
FY 2008 NPCC Rec
$182,725
FY 2009 NPCC Rec
$182,725
Total NPCC Rec
$548,175
Budget Type:Expense
Budget Category:ProvinceExpense
Recommendation:Fund
NPCC Comments: ISRP fundable qualified: sponsors should address the ISRP M&E comments the next time they report to Bonneville (copy to Council staff). Recommend that sponsors and Bonneville consider combining this project w/ 200003300 and find budget efficiencies


NPCC Draft Funding Recommendations (September 15, 2006) [Full NPCC Council Recs]

FY 2007 NPCC Rec
$184,725
FY 2008 NPCC Rec
$182,725
FY 2009 NPCC Rec
$182,725
Total NPCC Rec
$550,175
FY 2007 MSRT Rec
$ 0
FY 2008 MSRT Rec
$ 0
FY 2009 MSRT Rec
$ 0
Total MSRT Rec
$ 0
Budget Category:ProvinceExpense
NPCC Comments:
NPCC Staff Comments: ISRP fundable qualified: sponsors should address the ISRP M&E comments the next time they report to Bonneville (copy to Council staff). Recommend that sponsors and Bonneville consider combining this project w/ 200003300 and find budget efficiencies

Local or MSRT Comments: OSPIT supports implementation of this project but will continue to look for savings associated with the participation by the districts and the managers through project 200003300. OSPIT believes both projects should be funded at a combined level of $300,0


Independent Scientific Review Panel Final Review (August 31, 2006) [Download full document]

Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
Comments: See ISRP comments on 199601100 - Walla Walla Juvenile and Adult Passage Improvements.


Independent Scientific Review Panel Preliminary Review (June 2, 2006) [Download full document]

Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
Comments: See comments on 199601100 - Walla Walla Juvenile and Adult Passage Improvements.

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