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RESOLUTION NO. 005 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF The National Forest Foundation APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FIND YOUR FOURTEENER CAMPAIGN – NORTH ELBERT TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION LEADVILLE RANGER DISTRICT, PIKE AND SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FORESTS & CIMARRON AND COMANCHE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS FOR THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE, NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the National Forest Foundation was created by Congress to encourage, accept and administer private gifts of money and property to further the purposes and programs of the National Forest System, and WHEREAS, The National Forest Foundation intends to work with the United States Forest Service and local nonprofit partners to complete maintenance and restoration activities on the North Mount Elbert Trail as part of the Find Your Fourteener Campaign – a Treasured Landscape site. WHEREAS, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Trails Program administers grants for trail-related projects, including the Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program. Local, county, and state governments, federal agencies, special recreation districts, and nonprofit organizations with management responsibilities over public lands may apply for trail grants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION HEREBY: 1. Approves and fully supports the filing of an application for funding from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Non-Motorized Trails Grant program; and 2. Certifies that the National Forest Foundation, Applicant, recognizes the financial and legal obligations of the project. Applicant will responsibly manage grant funds. Applicant will comply with all federal, state and local environmental and other appropriate laws and regulations applicable to the project and will ensure that the other project partners obtain all appropriate permits applicable to the project; and 3. Further commits to the terms and conditions specified in the grant application. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THE 17 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2020. I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors of the National Forest Foundation. Logo Department Name Agency Organization Organization Address Information United States Forest Leadville Ranger District 810 Front Street Department of Service LeadvilleCO80461 Agriculture 719-486-0749719-486-0928 File Code: 2300 Date: September 23, 2020 Mr. Fletcher Jacobs Colorado Parks and Wildlife Colorado State Trails Program 13787 U.S. Hwy 85 N. Littleton, CO 80125 Dear Mr. Jacobs: I am writing to convey the U.S. Forest Service’s support for the North Mt. Elbert Trail Maintenance and R estoration Project proposal submitted by the National Forest Foundation. This proposed project is located on and managed by the Leadville Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. For four years, the Forest Service has worked closely with the National Forest Foundation, as well as key implementation partners including the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps to complete work on the South Elbert Trail. This project has helped to restore and m aintain the ecological and recreational value of Colorado’s highest mountain. The work on South Elbert was made possible because of generous support from the Colorado State Trails Program. This year, we started work on the North Mt. Elbert Trail. Now, we are working closely with the same set of partners to begin the final phase of the project to complete essential maintenance work on the North Elbert trail. We are pleased to be part of these successful collaborative projects. Together, we are engaging in shared stewardship of Colorado’s highest peak – a truly unique and treasured resource. Thank you for your time and attention to this proposal. Sincerely, cc: [email protected] Caring for the Land and Serving People Printed on Recycled Paper EXHIBIT A NON-MOTORIZED MAINTENANCE APPLICATION Applicant or Organization Name: Complete Mailing Address: Applicant Lead Contact Name: Title: Is this the primary contact for Telephone: Email: this grant: YES NO OFFICIAL USE ONLY – DUNS # (IF REQUIRED): PROJECT MANAGER (this person will have day-to-day responsibility for the project) Name: Telephone: Email: PRIMARY PARTNER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE) Name: Mailing Address: Partner Contact Name: Title: Is this the primary contact for Telephone: Email: this grant: YES NO ABOUT THE PROJECT Project Title: Grant Request: $ Match Amount (Min. 30%): $ Total Project Cost: $ Project Description: Write a 2-3 paragraph description of your project and the expected accomplishments. Be sure to include Who, What, When and Where. This is your scope of work. (This section is not the place to talk about the project background, the benefits, the funding, or anything other than the actual work to be accomplished. Please address this information in question #1 of the Selection Criteria.) WHO? Who will complete the work and who will oversee the project? Provide a brief description of your community or organization, highlighting its mission and purpose. WHAT? Explain what you are going to do or accomplish. What is the goal or the reason for your project? Break down the project into a list of specific activities to be completed. These should be quantifiable items that correspond to the categories on your budget page. Include quantity or quality as part of your description of work to be performed. How long? How many? How many feet? How many miles? What materials will be used? Is a specific standard or guideline being used? WHERE? Explain in detail the location of your project. Where is the project located? What county? What are the nearby towns? What National Forest/ BLM Field Office? Provide the names of the trail(s) or trail system and where the work will be performed. List the land manager agency or municipality. DEFINITIONS? Please define all acronyms and specialized terms that are used in your project description. EXHIBIT A Project Description Previous CPW grants awarded (last 3 years) List award year, category and project name EXHIBIT A TIMELINE Provide a timeline estimate using the following form. Remember that the project is to be completed within two and a half years of the award date. Any proposed changes, including extensions or modifications in the project timeline, must be requested in writing and approved in advance by the State Trails Program. PRELIMINARY TIMELINE ESTIMATE Jul- Oct- Jan- Apr- Jul- Oct- Jan- Apr- Jul- Oct- TASK Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 Project Initiation Mobilization Maintenance Phase Administrative Close-Out Grand Opening EXHIBIT A 1. SCOPE (15 Points Total) EXHIBIT A 2. NEED (15 Points) EXHIBIT A 3. PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY (Planning and Prioritization Process) (15 points) EXHIBIT A 4. PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY (Financial Sustainability) (15 points) EXHIBIT A 5. (PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY) Wildlife and Natural Resources (10 points) EXHIBIT A 6. (PUBLIC COMMENT) Public notification is mandatory for all projects (10 points) EXHIBIT A 7. (ABILITY) Matching Funds and Partnerships (10 points) EXHIBIT A 8. (ABILITY) Contingency/Ability (5 points) Exhibit B Budget Form - Project Name: North Mt. Elbert Maintenance and Restoration Project CPW Trails Total Project Total Funding SOURCE OF FUNDS Date Secured Grant Request Match [B] ($) [C] [A] CASH Colorado Parks and Wildlife TBD $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 Great Outdoors Colorado Stewardship Impact Grant (secured via Lake County, Colorado) 12/19/2019 $ 62,900.20 $ 62,900.20 IN-KIND NFF 2021 and 2022 Volunteerism 10/1/2020 $ 4,352.00 $ 4,352.00 USDA Forest Service Fourteener Program Manager 9/1/2020 $ 6,300.00 $ 6,300.00 NFF CO Program Manager 10/1/2020 $ 1,760.00 $ 1,760.00 $ - TOTAL SOURCES OF FUNDS $ 245,000.00 $ 75,312.20 $ 320,312.20 Total Project Total Funding Balance [should [CASH] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) CPW Funds Match ($) ($) be 0] CATEGORY 1-Contracted Services Identify as: Youth Corps, Engineering, Contractor, etc. 2021 Conservation Corps (Rocky Mtn Youth Corps) 4 weeks $ 9,196.00 $ 36,784.00 $ 36,784.00 $ 36,784.00 0 2022 Conservation Corps (Rocky Mtn Youth Corps) 8 weeks $ 9,882.00 $ 79,056.00 $ 79,056.00 $ 79,056.00 0 2021 Lake County Youth Corps (Rocky Mtn Youth Corps) 4 weeks $ 8,840.00 $ 35,360.00 $ 5,501.80 $ 29,858.20 $ 35,360.00 0 2021 Professional Trail Crew - Crew Leader (CFI) 80 days $ 245.61 $ 19,648.80 $ 2,827.80 $ 16,821.00 $ 19,648.80 0 2021 Professional Trail Crew - Crew Leader 2 (CFI 76 days $ 240.03 $ 18,242.28 $ 2,021.28 $ 16,221.00 $ 18,242.28 0 2021 Professional Trail Crew - 2 Crew Members (CFI) 142 days $ 203.74 $ 28,931.08 $ 28,931.08 $ 28,931.08 0 2022 Professional Trail Crew - Crew Leader (CFI) 80 days $ 251.19 $ 20,095.20 $ 20,095.20 $ 20,095.20 0 2022 Professional Trail Crew - Crew Leader 2 (CFI) 76 days $ 245.61 $ 18,666.36 $ 18,666.00 $ 18,666.00 0 2022 Professional Trail Crew - 2 Crew Members (CFI) 142 days $ 209.33 $ 29,724.86 $ 29,724.86 $ 29,724.86 0 Category 2 - Salary/Wages $ - $ - 0 CATEGORY 3-Materials/Supplies Identify as: Signs, crusherfines, native seed, weed barrier, etc. Annually: tents, tools, hard hats, propane, water filters, first aid, etc. 2 years $ 3,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 0 Annually: restoration materials such as seeds, erosion 2 years $ 1,695.99 $ 3,391.98 $ 3,391.98 $ 3,391.98 0 $ - $ - 0 Additional Categories NFF financial management expenses; NFF is requesting