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Home My Public Portal AboutRES-CC-2006-20RESOLUTION # 20-2006 A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO IMPROVE RIPARIAN LANDS IMPACTED BY NON-NATIVE INVASIVE TREES. WHEREAS, Tamarisk and Russian olive have significantly impacted the riparian areas along the Colorado River and its tributaries within Grand and San Juan counties, Utah. These infestations are causing harmful impacts to wildlife habitat, recreational use, and water resources. Local communities, state and federal agencies, non-profit and private companies, and private landowners desire to develop a comprehensive plan to address this problem; and plan to: WHEREAS, It is the intent of the MOU signing parties to work together to develop a comprehensive 1) control non-native invasive tamarisk and Russian olive; 2) re -vegetate impacted areas with appropriate vegetation; 3) monitor outcomes; 4) identify long-term maintenance strategies; 5) structure educational efforts; 6) identify important research components; 7) prioritize actions; and 8) identify potential funding opportunities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL that: The Council hereby approves the attached MOU prepared by the South East Utah Tamarisk Partnership PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 22nd day of August, 2006. Signed: CUVAJCPele achel Ellison City Recorder David L. Sakrison Mayor Resolution #20-2006 Page 1 of 1 cis . 1-0 Imo av�cl q-as-a(o FS Agreement Number 06-MU-10041000-035 NPS #G1341060604 South East Utah Tamarisk Partnership MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING To Support the Development of a Comprehensive Plan to Improve Riparian Lands Impacted by Non -Native Invasive Trees Colorado River Watershed — Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by and between the following parties: Grand County, San Juan County, City of Moab, Town of Castle Valley, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, Grand Canyon Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Tamarisk Coalition, Rim to Rim, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Southwest Satellite Imaging, Red Rock Forests, Castleland Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc., Plateau Restoration, Living Rivers, Canyon Voyages, Red River Canoe Company, Jennifer Speers. Article I. Background and Objective Tamarisk and Russian olive have significantly impacted the riparian areas along the Colorado River and its tributaries within Grand and San Juan counties, Utah. These infestations are causing harmful impacts to wildlife habitat, recreational use, and water resources. Local communities, state and federal agencies, non-profit and private companies, and private landowners desire to develop a comprehensive plan to address this problem. Article II. Authority The National Park Service may enter into this MOU through the general management authorities contained in 16 U.S.C. Sections 1 through 3. The Bureau of Land Management may enter into this MOU under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1737, Sec 307. Article III. Statement of Work It is the intent of the signing parties to work together to develop a comprehensive plan to: 1) control non-native invasive tamarisk and Russian olive; 2) re -vegetate impacted areas with appropriate vegetation; 3) monitor outcomes; 4) identify long-term maintenance strategies; 5) structure educational efforts; 6) identify important research components; 7) prioritize actions; and 8) identify potential funding opportunities. Signing parties agree to collaborate to provide information and expertise, develop objectives and acceptable alternatives to meet the objectives, and share knowledge of best practices for this region. The goal of the plan is to provide a path forward that will improve the riparian habitat of the Colorado River and its tributaries in a manner that meets the needs and values of the communities, land Page 1 of 5 FS Agreement Number 06-MU-10041000-03 5 N PS #G 1341060604 managers, and private landowners; and places the area in the best position to garner future funding to address the problem. The signing parties agree to provide assistance of technical experts, information, and/or input to help in the completion of the comprehensive plan. Nothing in this MOU shall obligate the signatory or their agencies, communities, and organizations to obligate or transfer funds. Article IV. Term of Agreement This MOU shall take effect on the date of final signature and shall be in force and effect for a period of five (5) years from the last date signed. This MOU may be modified in writing by mutual agreement and signature of all parties. Article V. Key Federal Officials Kate Cannon Superintendent Southeast Utah Group National Park Service 2282 S. West Resource Blvd. Moab, UT 84532 Phone (435) 719-2103 Lee Johnson District Ranger Moab/Monticello Ranger District, Manti-LaSal National Forest P. O. Box 386 Moab, UT 84532 Phone (435) 259-7155 Margaret Wyatt Field Manager Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office 82 East Dogwood Moab, UT 84532 Phone (435) 259-6111 Larry Crist • Acting Field Office Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2369 West Orton Circle, Suite 50 West Valley City, UT 84119 Phone (801) 975-3330 Sandra Meyers Field Manager Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office P. O. Box 7 Monticello, UT 84535 Phone (435) 587-1500 Article VI. Termination - Any of the parties, in writing, may terminate the instrument in whole, or in part, at any time before the date of expiration. Article VII. Required Clauses Civil Rights — During the performance of this MOU, the participants will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The participants will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed without regard to their race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disabilities, religion, age or sex. Promotions — The participants will not publicize or otherwise circulate promotional materials which state or imply endorsement of a product, service, or position of this MOU by any participant. Publications of Results of Studies - No party will unilaterally publish a joint publication without consulting the other parties. This restriction does not apply to popular publication of previously published technical matter. Publications pursuant to this MOU may be produced independently or in collaboration with others; however, in all cases proper credit will be given to the efforts of those parties contributing to the publication. In the event no agreement is reached concerning the manner of publication or interpretation of results, any one party may publish data after due notice and submission of the proposed manuscripts to the others. In such instances, the party publishing the data will give due credit to the cooperation but assume full responsibility for any statements on which there is a Page 2 of 5 FS Agreement Number 06-MU-10041000-035 NPS #G1341060604 difference of opinion. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - Any information furnished to the Forest Service under this instrument is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552). Participation in Similar Activities - This instrument in no way restricts the Forest Service or the Cooperators from participating in similar activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals. Non -Fund Obligating Document - This instrument is neither a fiscal nor a funds obligation document. Any endeavor or transfer of anything of value involving reimbursement of contributions of funds between the parties to this instrument will be handled in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures including those for Government procurement and printing. Such endeavors will be outlined in separate agreements that shall be made in writing by representatives of the parties and shall be independently authorized by appropriate statutory authority. This instrument does not provide such cooperators of any contract or other agreement. Any contract or agreement for training or other services must fully comply with all applicable requirements for competition. Responsibilities of Parties - The Department of Agriculture and Cooperators and their respective agencies and office will handle their own activities and utilize their own resources, including the expenditures of their own funds, in pursuing these objectives. Each party will carry out its separate activities in a coordinated and mutually beneficial manner. Establishment of Responsibility - This instrument is not intended to, and does not create, any right, benefit, or trust responsibility, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity, by a party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person. Article VIII. Signatures Authorized Representatives - By signature below, the cooperators certify that the individuals listed in this document, as representatives of the cooperators, and are authorized to act in their respective areas for matters related to this instrument. In witness hereof, the parties hereto have executed this MOU on the dates set forth below. Joette Langianese, Chair, Grand County Council Date Lynn Stever, Chair, San Juan County Commissirin Date .� ,Le rom.lazSa nso , May_ort City of Moater Date Damian Bollerman, Mayor, Town of Castle Valley Date Page 3 of 5 FS Agreement Number 06-MU-10041000-035 NPS #G13410606Q4 Kate Cannon, Superintendent, National Park Service Date Margaret Wyatt, Field Manager, Moab Field Office, BLM Date Sandra Meyers, Field Manager, Monticello Field Office, BLM Date Lee Johnson, District Ranger, Moab/Monticello Ranger District, USFS Date Larry Crist, Acting Field Office Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hugh Kirkham, District Engineer, Utah Department of Transportation Date Tim Smith, Region Manager, SE Region, Utah Division of Parks and Recreation Date Kim Christy, Assistant Director, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Date Administration Bill Zanotti, Area Manager, Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands Date Derris Jones, Regional Supervisor, SE Region, Utah Division of Wildlife Date Resources Bill Hedden, Executive Director, Grand Canyon Trust Date Dave Livermore, Utah State Director, The Nature Conservancy Date Tim Carlson, Executive Director, Tamarisk Coalition Date Page 4 of 5 FS Agreement Number 06-MU-10041000-035 NPS #G1341060604 Kara Dohrenwend, Chair of the Board, Rim to Rim Date Scott Groene, Executive Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Date Terry Shepherd, Executive Director, Red Rock Forests Date Chair, Castleland Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. Date Michael Smith, Executive Director, Plateau Restoration Date John Dohrenwend, Southwest Satellite Imaging Date Jennifer Speers, Landowner Date John Weisheit, Executive Director, Living Rivers Date Denise and Don Oblak, Owners, Canyon Voyages Date Theresa Butler, Owner, Red River Canoe Company Date Page 5 of 5