APPENDIX A: Task Force Meetings Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan A-1 Meeting Title/Topics ? Date Task Force Meeting #1 - December 2, 2004 ? Organizational meeting Task Force Meeting #2 - January 13, 2005 ? Tour of County parks Task Force Meeting #3 - January 27, 2005 ? Review resource material; definition of consultant?s role Task Force Meeting #4 - February 10, 2005 ? Tour of remaining County parks Task Force Meeting #5 - February 24, 2005 ? Summarize impressions of County parks; redefinition of consultant?s role Task Force Meeting #6 - March 24, 2005 ? ODF?s Recreational Plan presented; assignment of park inventories to Task Force members Task Force Meeting #7 - April 28, 2005 ? Star of the Sea grades 7&8 presentation re: Sigfridson Park; selection of consultant Task Force Meeting #8 - May 26, 2005 ? Astoria?s Urban Trails presentation; introduction of consultant; planning process, facility inventory; symposium overview; work session on vision, goals & objectives. Task Force Meeting #9 - June 30, 2005 ? Review vision, goals & objectives, develop survey questions, review preliminary inventories, develop subcommittees for specific tasks; identify County holdings with recreational potential. Task Force Meeting #10 - July 28, 2005 ? Review final survey, review report outline, review symposium checklist, public workshop planning, review objectives and tasks; presentation by Oregon Parks & Recreation Department Task Force Meeting #11 - August 11, 2005 ? Work session on Goals & Objectives Task Force Meeting #12 - August 25, 2005 ? Review County holdings of potential recreational interest, review recreation inventories, review park inventories, review preliminary survey results, review refined objectives and tasks review, public workshop planning Task Force Meeting #13 - September 14, 2005 ? Work session to identify lead responsibility, time frame and priorities County Commissioner Update - September 28, 2005 APPENDIX A: Task Force Meetings Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan A-2 Task Force Meeting #14 - September 29, 2005 ? Review existing facility map, survey results, review/develop preliminary comprehensive services plan, public workshop planning Task Force Meeting #15 - September 29, 2005 ? Clatsop County trail opportunities, water trail access opportunities, public workshop planning Public Workshops ? #1 - Astoria/Warrenton ? location Red Lion Inn - October 6, 2005 ? #2 - Seaside/Cannon Beach ? Community Center - October 13, 2005 Task Force Meeting #16 - October 27, 2005 ? Review workshop reports, Symposium Plan Task Force Meeting #17 - November 10, 2005 ? Parks Financing Task Force Meeting #18 - December 1, 2005 ? Symposium Planning, Final Report Status, Recreation Inventory Clatsop County Recreation Master Plan Symposium ? December 7, 2005 Distribute Draft Master Plan for review - December 9, 2005 Task Force Meeting #19 - December 15, 2005 ? Review Draft Master Plan Task Force Meeting #20 - January 10, 2006 ? Review Draft Master Plan Task Force Meeting #21 - January 17, 2006 ? Review Draft Master Plan Task Force Meeting #22 - January 26, 2006 ? Review final Master Plan, project closeout APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Parks System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-1 Results Tally 1. Clatsop County?s parks system consists of 11 parks and five public boat ramps, comprising 573 acres of land. How often in the last 12 months have you or members of your family used each of the following parks and facilities? 2. Clatsop County Parks offer our community many recreation opportunities. Do you feel like you have enough information about these opportunities, or would you like more information on the following opportunities: Other: More information about ATV ride areas in Clatsop Co. 3. From what source(s) do you currently get information about Clatsop County Parks and Recreation programs? What source(s) would you like to use in the future? Currently Would like Use to use 11 23 Park Maps 9 24 Web sites 22 12 Newspapers 14 20 Brochures 44 9 Friends/Family/Word of Mouth Source of information Other: Signs in parks, places of employment. At least once a week At least once a month 1-5 times a year 6-11 times a year Not at all or never Haven?t heard of it Aldrich Point Boat Ramp 14 1 21 26 Big Creek Park 1 11 1 29 19 Cullaby Lake Park 4 30 6 21 1 Carnahan Park 19 2 23 15 David Douglas Park 8 33 15 DeLaura Beach 2 2 15 4 25 11 Fishhawk Falls/Lee Wooden Pk. 1 16 26 9 John Day Park/Boat Ramp 1 16 6 39 7 Klootchy Creek Park 2 15 1 26 14 Lewis & Clark River Boat Ramp 1 9 37 13 Nehalem Park 2 12 32 14 North Fork Nehalem Park 7 31 19 Sigfridson Park 2 29 27 Smith Lake Park 1 9 34 15 Sunset Lake Park 1 1 19 4 26 9 Westport Boat Ramp 1 9 3 33 14 Currently have Would like more info Opportunity Currently have Would like more info Opportunity 17 33 Walking/hiking 26 12 Horseback riding 24 14 Swimming 15 25 Bicycling 22 15 Boating 24 9 Playgrounds 19 21 Picnicking 13 24 Bird watching 21 12 Running/jogging 23 18 Fishing 21 11 Organized sports 19 19 Tent Camping 16 20 Environmental Ed. 24 10 RV Camping APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Parks System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-2 4. Please put an ?X? next to those outdoor activities you or members of your family currently participate in. Also, please circle the three most important activities. B 54 Walking/hiking 9 Multipurpose sport fields 35 Biking 7 Basketball 4 Horseback riding 3 Tennis 9 ATV 3 Skating 25 Swimming 12 Golf 17 Motorized boating 5 Archery 20 Non-Motorized boating 11 Hunting 32 Fishing 10 Target shooting 36 Beach activities 24 Natural areas & Open Spaces 12 Educational opportunities 10 RV Camping 16 Playgrounds 2 Yurts 32 Wildlife viewing/bird watching 17 Tent camping Other outdoor activities (not listed above): Skateboarding, dirt biking, picnicking, big-bore rifle shooting, surfing, running, kite boarding, wakeboarding, dog walking, wildlife photography, car washing and ?motorized? walking. Following are ?most-important activities? circled on the surveys: Walking/hiking (21) Natural areas & open space (2) Fishing (12) ATV (1) Biking (8) Playgrounds (2) Wildlife viewing/bird watching (6) Multipurpose sport fields (2) Motorized boating (6) Yurts (1) Hunting (4) Tent camping (1) Horseback riding (3) Dog walking (1) Non-motorized boating (3) Wildlife photography (1) Beach activities (4) Running (1) RV camping (4) Surfing (1) Swimming (3) Motorized walking (1) Golf (2) APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Park System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-3 A survey of public awareness and attitudes about Clatsop County Parks and Recreation programs was conducted during August, 2005. Surveys were handed out at key venues, mailed, and accessed online at the Clatsop County Web site. The objective was to obtain information that would be useful in preparing the county?s Recreational Lands Master Plan update. Sixty-five surveys were returned. Nine of these were submitted online. Of the remaining surveys, 26 were from a random mailing to households in Clatsop County. The results of the survey process are shown below and are based on the total number of respondents (65). It is noted that not every item was responded to on every survey; the results tally is attached with specific detail. Surveys submitted by standard mail or returned in person are available for review, while online results are contained in a drill down report. Question by Question Review 1. Clatsop County?s parks system consists of 11 parks and five public boat ramps, comprising 573 acres of land. How often in the last 12 months have you or members of your family used each of the following parks and facilities? The most heavily used park is Cullaby Lake Park. 61.5% of all respondents visited the park at least once in the last 12 months. Four respondents say they visit at least once a week. Only one respondent says he or she hasn?t heard of it. Sunset Lake Park, DeLaura Beach and John Day Park/Boat Ramp rank second, third and fourth. One or more respondents say they visit Sunset Lake Park, DeLaura Beach, Smith Lake Park and Big Creek Park at least once a week. Sigfridson Park is the least used county park and also scores lowest in name recognition. Only two respondents visited Sigfridson Park in the last 12 months, while 41.5% say they haven?t heard of it. [Note: In written answers to questions (5) and (6), several people, even some who have lived in Clatsop County all their lives, comment that they have NO awareness of most parks listed.] Results for (1) are shown on the following page. APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Park System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-4 Parks/facilities ranked by annual use (% represents overall respondents who visited from ?at least once a week? to ?1-5 times a year?) Cullaby Lake Park 61.5% Sunset Lake Park 38.5% DeLaura Beach 35.4% John Day Park/Boat Ramp 35.4% Carnahan Park 32.3% Klootchy Creek Park 27.7% Fishhawk Falls/Lee Wooden Park 26.2% Aldrich Park Boat Ramp 23.1% Nehalem Park 21.5% Big Creek Park 20.0% Westport Boat Ramp 20.0% Lewis & Clark River Boat Ramp 15.4% Smith Lake Park 15.4% David Douglas Park 12.3% North Fork Nehalem Park 10.8% Sigfridson Park 03.1% Parks/facilities with least name recognition (% represents overall respondents who ?haven?t heard of it?) Sigfridson Park 41.5% Aldrich Park Boat Ramp 40.0% Big Creek Park 29.2% North Fork Nehalem Park 29.2% Carnahan Park 23.1% David Douglas Park 23.1% Smith Lake Park 23.1% Klootchy Creek Park 21.5% Nehalem Park 21.5% Westport Boat Ramp 21.5% DeLaura Beach 16.9% Sunset Lake Park 13.8% Fishhawk Falls/Lee Wooden Park 13.8% John Day Park/Boat Ramp 10.8% Cullaby Lake Park 01.5% 2. Clatsop County Parks offer our community many recreation opportunities. Do you feel like you have enough information about these opportunities, or would you like more information on the following opportunities? Walking/hiking registered the largest response. Just 26.2% say they currently have enough information about walking/hiking. 50.8% say they want more. There is also a desire by more than a third of the participants for more information about bicycling and bird watching (38.5% and 36.9%, respectively). Swimming, boating, horseback riding, RV camping and playgrounds are popular activities but more respondents than not say they currently have enough information about APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Park System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-5 opportunities in these areas. Hence they show up lower on the list. Results for (2) are shown below. Recreation opportunities ranked by interest in obtaining more information (% represents overall respondents who ?would like more information?) Walking/hiking 50.8% Bicycling 38.5% Bird watching 36.9% Picnicking 32.3% Environmental education 30.8% Tent camping 29.2% Fishing 27.7% Boating 23.1% Swimming 21.5% Horseback riding 18.5% Running/jogging 18.5% RV camping 15.4% Organized sports 16.9% Playgrounds 13.9% More information about ATV ride areas in Clatsop County was mentioned in the space provided for ?other? opportunities. 3. From what source(s) do you currently get information about Clatsop County Parks and Recreation programs. What source(s) would you like to use in the future? By far the most common method of getting information is through family, friends and word-of-mouth (67.7%). Newspapers rank a distant second. Currently the least common method is the Internet (13.8%). However, respondents say they would like to make greater use of Web sites in the future. In fact, the sources that they indicate they want to use are directly reversed from those they currently use. Results for (3) are shown below. Most-used current sources of information (% represents overall respondents who ?currently use? the source to get information about Clatsop County Parks and Recreation programs) Friends/family/word of mouth 67.7% Newspapers 33.8% Brochures 21.5% Park maps 16.9% Web sites 13.8% APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Park System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-6 Sources they would like to use (% represents overall respondents who ?would like to use? the source to get information about Clatsop County Parks and Recreation programs. Assumption is made that this is in addition to sources currently being used, not in lieu of.) Web sites 36.9% Park maps 35.4% Brochures 30.8% Newspapers 18.5% Friends/family/word of mouth 13.8% 4. Please put an ?X? next to those outdoor activities you or members of your family currently participate in. Walking/hiking in this context receives the largest percentage response of any item in the survey (83.1%). Beach activities and biking are mentioned by over half of the survey respondents, and fishing and wildlife viewing/bird watching by nearly half. Results for (4) are shown below. Outdoor activities ranked by participation (% represents overall respondents who said the activity is one they or members of their family currently participate in) Walking/hiking 83.1% Beach activities 55.4% Biking 53.8% Wildlife viewing/bird watching 49.2% Fishing 49.2% Swimming 38.5% Natural areas & open spaces 36.9% Non-motorized boating 30.8% Motorized boating 26.2% Tent camping 26.2% Playgrounds 24.6% Golf 18.5% Educational opportunities 18.5% Hunting 16.9% RV camping 15.4% Target shooting 15.4% ATV 13.8% Multipurpose sport fields 13.8% Basketball 10.8% Archery 7.7% Horseback riding 6.2% Skating 4.6% Tennis 4.6% Yurts 3.1% Also mentioned in the space provided for ?other? activities are skateboarding, dirt biking, picnicking, big-bore rifle shooting, surfing, running, kite boarding, wakeboarding, dog walking, wildlife photography, car washing and ?motorized? walking. APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Park System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-7 Outdoor activities ranked by importance Survey respondents were also asked to circle the three activities that are ?most important? to them or members of their family. The number shown next to the activity represents total mentions. Here again, walking/hiking is in the lead with 21. Walking/hiking (21) Fishing (12) Biking (8) Wildlife viewing/bird watching (6) Motorized boating (6) Beach activities (4) Hunting (4) RV camping (4) Horseback riding (3) Non-motorized boating (3) Swimming (3) Golf (2) Multipurpose sport fields (2) Playgrounds (2) Natural areas & open space (2) ATV (1) Yurts (1) Tent camping (1) Dog walking (1) Wildlife photography (1) Running (1) Surfing (1) Motorized walking (1) ???? 5. Are there any conditions that impact your experience, or that you have conflicts with when using County Parks? ?Lack of knowledge that they exist.? (Astoria) ?We don?t know where the parks are except a few. I thought the county only had 2-3 parks.? ?Offroad/ATVs seriously impact our ability to enjoy the outdoors. They do not mix well with walkers, hikers, cyclists or horses.? (Astoria) ?Only my own constraints about time, money and ignorance.? (Cove Beach) ?We feel that the parks parking should all be free, especially to county residents. We pay enough taxes that we don?t need that fee on top of it.? (Dellmoor Lp Rd) ?We are in our eighties and no longer make use of parks locally but our family does and if we need maps we go to the Chamber of Commerce. We?ve no complaints.? (Gearhart) ?Californians and stupid people that don?t respect other people and property.? APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Park System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-8 ?Leash requirements! We have well behaved springers that love to run. That said, thanks for all your work.? (Astoria) ?Price!? ?Lack of horse camps/day riding facilities.? (Warrenton) ?Lack of maintenance.? ?Lack of restrooms or stalked restrooms.? (Astoria) ?The weather.? (Hammond) ?Just make sure all users are paying for this use.? (Knappa) ?I like clean, well-maintained restrooms.? (Seaside) ?I love to tent camp, but sometimes certain parks are too crowded, or they do not have enough open area.? (Astoria) ?People not obeying signs.? (Olney area) ?Very good parks.? (Seaside) ?I grew up here and going to parks to swim was fun. Now we have to pay to get in. So sad for those who are on a tight budget as we were when we were growing up.? (Seaside) ?I?m conflicted over paying the fees.? ?ADA or stroller accessible; well maintained and safe trails that are long enough in length.? ?Toilet paper in the woods; unfortunate but understandable lack of unvandalized toilet facilities.? ?Water lilies.? (Smith Lake) 6. Do you have anything else you?d like to tell us involving County Parks? Please list any suggestions, comments, issues or concerns. ?We have lived here all our lives and I have never seen any information out on county parks.? (Youngs River area) ?I think county parks are seriously under-advertised. I?ve lived in the county for 20 years and regularly use state parks ? really had NO idea there were so many county parks.? (Seaside) ?I am from the local area and have not heard of some sites: need more signage and communication to public.? (Hammond) ?All the parks need to be more publicized. Nobody knows about all these parks. Put out more information about the parks and put big signs on them!? APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Park System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-9 ?I?m new to the area and I haven?t seen much information except a couple of road signs that are so generic that I don?t know if they?re state or county or city parks.? ?We do not go to any of them anymore where we have to pay to park. We simply don?t have the money and feel that it is double taxation.? (Dellmoor Lp Rd) ?As seniors we are unable to participate in many strenuous recreational activities, but still enjoy camping in our beautiful forests. We would appreciate more campsites such as those at beautiful Nehalem Falls campground which offers security and maintenance.? (Hammond) ?Most county park areas seem more geared to fishermen. Why not clear lake edge at Carnahan to allow access to water and keep that end of the lake at 5 mph?? (Hammond) ?LNG concerns our family and the effects it may have on the river and environment.? (Astoria) ?DeLaura Beach provides access to both beach riding and dunes trails, but there?s precious little space for trailers. Why not dedicate that particular area to equine recreation and provide trailer parking, some open air stalls, and water.? (Warrenton) ?Add soccer-baseball field to Big Creek Park as promised in the past.? ?I work at Gearhart-by-the-Sea and we would love to have information about county parks to pass out!? (Warrenton) ?ATV ride areas are needed. A rifle shooting range is needed.? (Warrenton) ?I belong to Clatsop County Bassmasters. We use Westport launch which is in need of repairs. I can help secure fishing and enhancement funds from the Marine Board to fix this up. Like you did at Callahan Lake. Warmwater Fisheries right now has a lot of clout with this committee.? (Ron Haynes/Knappa) ?I would like to know more about tent camping in less- populated areas. Sometimes the amount of people can be overwhelming. I definitely would camp more at your parks if I knew more secluded areas.? (Astoria) ?I enjoy boat ramps such as John Day and Astoria East end. It saddens me to see littering, like fish carcasses, etc. John Day ramp is excellent. The parks are wonderful.? (Seaside) ?Sunset Lake Park has no bathroom facilities. That makes it hard when you have young ones.? (Seaside) ?I?m excited to try the new Cullaby trail. Would like to see more trails ? Astoria to Seaside???? APPENDIX B: 2005 Clatsop County Park System Park Survey & Summary Report Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan B-10 ?I think I lost my watch at Cullaby Lake. Did you find one there?? ?I think you?re doing a great job!? 7. Do you live in Clatsop County? 52 Yes. If so, where? Astoria (14) Jewell (1) Seaside (8) Knappa (1) Warrenton (5) Cove Beach (Falcon Cove) (1) Gearhart (5) River Ranch (nr Clatskanie) (1) Hammond (2) East County (1) Svensen (2) Olney (1) Brownsmead (2) Smith Lake (1) Youngs River (2) Clatsop Plains (1) Cannon Beach (1) Dellmoor Lp Rd (1) 2 No. If not, where? Nehalem (1) Neahkahnie (1) 8. Would you be willing to volunteer in the parks? 7 Yes, I would like to volunteer to help the parks 46 No, I can?t help at this time APPENDIX C: Public Meetings Summary Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan C-1 October 27, 2005 Two public meetings were held in Clatsop County, Oregon in the fall of 2005. The objectives of these meetings were to gather public comment on preliminary master plan findings and to solicit additional comments regarding issues relating to parks and recreational lands in Clatsop County. The first meeting was held on October 6, 2005 in the city of Astoria at the Red Lion motel. The second meeting was held on October 13, 2005 in the city of Seaside at the Chisholm Community Center. Both meetings began at 7:00 p.m. and lasted approximately 90 minutes. Public notices, press releases, newspaper articles, and radio play were used to advertise this community event. Fifteen participants, 5 in Astoria and 10 in Seaside, attended these meetings. In addition, the meetings were staffed by Task Force members and attended by members of the County Board of Commissioners. Community comments were gathered from questionnaire forms, post-it note statements adhered to displays, and text written directly on maps. Two additional park surveys were completed at the Astoria meeting. A summary of community comment follows: Park Inventories Comments: Aldrich Point ?If this area is in close proximity to where Lewis and Clark came across the Columbia River from Washington in later November 1805 to get to the Oregon side, this could be mentioned in a cultural/historical sign.? Carnahan Park ?Widen trail to boy scout camp to be able to mountain bike there and all the way around lake. Mountain bikers would volunteer (to construct).? ?Develop a mount bike system in Carnahan Park.? ?Would like to see a multi-use trail for horses, bikers, and hikers.? Cullaby Lake ?Would like to see an (overnight) horse camp here, 8-stalls.? APPENDIX C: Public Meetings Summary Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan C-2 DeLaura Beach ?Would like more parking for horse trailers and large trucks.? ?Build parking lot at DeLaura Beach Land and Burma Road? ?We need a bigger and nicer trailer parking area and turn around at Delaura Beach for horse trailers and equestrians? ?Locate parking area farther inland to get vehicles off of sand.? ?Existing sand parking area too soft for horse trailers, you need a 4X4 in the winter.? ?Riding on beach is not safe in winter because of possible sneaker waves, high water, and soft sand.? ?Some trails are not usable in winter because of high water.? ?4-wheel drive vehicles are damaging the dunes.? ?Walking in Delaura Beach area can be dangerous because of 4- wheel drive vehicles.? ?Dumping and vandalism is a continual problem at Delaura.? Klootchy Park ?Road and parking area need to have more gravel and kept up better.? Lee Wooden Park ?Would like a future trailhead parking and tie rail (equestrian) at Lee Wooden Park. OET in cooperation with IDF hopes to make a trail from new Northrop Creek horse camp to Lee Wooden Park in the next few years.? Nehalem Red Bluff ?This might be a good place to develop a trail but where do you park?? Sigfridson Park ?Who would have known!? Sunset Lake ?This site is maintained by local residents and not maintained by Clatsop County.? APPENDIX C: Public Meetings Summary Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan C-3 Park System Comments ?ATV park and campground on Nicoli Mountain.? ?Need mountain bike park. Norm?s Trail already established. Many people from Portland come here to ride mountain bikes.? ?Bike trail from Fort Stevens to Seaside!? ?The parks are not well distributed geographically. Are they well placed based upon population?? ?Make Ecola Park bigger, trade for more land?? ?Would like a mountain bike trail in Ecola Park.? ?Had no idea that there were so many parks.? ?Link trail system in Tillamook Forest to trails in Clatsop Forests. Could be a multi-use trail including equestrians.? ?Advertise and promote parks in the weekend section of the Daily Astorian. A different park could be featured each month with directions, amenities, etc.? ?Sunset Beach parking area needs more gravel south side for parking as it is too soft for trailers. Need more room to turn around.? ?Everyone needs a place to enjoy. ATVs, bikes, horses, and hikers.? ?Please develop more multi-use trails.? ?Parks need signs.? APPENDIX C: Public Meetings Summary Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan C-4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2005 Released by: Brandi Helligso Volunteer Coordinator (503) 325-1000 PUBLIC INVITED TO LEARN ABOUT AND VOICE IDEAS FOR COUNTY PARKS Clatsop County wants to make the most of its parks and recreational lands, and is turning to the public for ideas. Two public workshops will be held in October to gather input for the planning, design and future direction of the county park system. A 14-member citizen task force that has been updating the county?s parks master plan will host the meetings, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Astoria Red Lion Inn, and Thursday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bob Chisholm Community Center in Seaside. ?We look forward to sharing our vision of a countywide system of parks and trails in which the county will be a major contributor,? said Carolyn Eady, chairperson of the Parks Master Plan Task Force. ?Our members will be in attendance at both meetings to hear your feedback.? The master plan sets the goals and priorities and recommends projects for the county?s parks and recreational lands for the next 10 years. The current plan was adopted in 1992. The taskforce is made of community residents, business and civic leaders, and recreation and education professionals. At the public workshops, exhibits will show inventories and maps of the county parks, along with each holding?s management opportunities and challenges. The task force will present results of a community survey about the county parks and recreational preferences and present its initial goals, objections and recommendations. When preliminary survey results indicate that walking and hiking are the most popular recreational activity, the task force decided to emphasize development of trails, Eady said. Many respondents were unaware of the variety of county parks, which are scattered throughout the county and range from passive use forests to fishing accesses to developed parks with restrooms. The Task Force is recommending the formation of an on-going Recreational Coordinating Council, which would include representatives from the major public and private recreation providers in the County. This group would be responsible for developing coordinated information about all the various recreation opportunities in the County, including the many trails that are available ?to make it easier for visitors and our own residents to discover all that is available,? she said. The task force was appointed by the county Recreational Lands Planning Advisory Committee, a group of citizens appointed by the county commissioners to help guide the county on recreational issues. The group has held a dozen meetings since starting work last December. APPENDIX C: Public Meetings Summary Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan C-5 The task force usually meets on the last Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Clatsop County Courthouse at 749 Commercial Street in the main floor conference room. The public is invited to attend any session. For more information about the master plan effort, contact Eady at 755-2617. More information is also available at the county?s web site at www.co.clatsop.or.us -30- MEDIA CONTACT: Task Force Chairperson APPENDIX D: Community Symposium Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan D-1 APPENDIX D: Community Symposium Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan D-2 APPENDIX D: Community Symposium Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan D-3 APPENDIX D: Community Symposium Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan D-4 Summary Comments from Participants ?Let?s have full linkage from the north all the way down.? ?Don?t overdevelop or it?ll be like the Portland metro area.? ?Strengthen partnerships among all jurisdictions. Get everybody to the table.? ?Form a recreation council.? ?When people ?buy in? they contribute more.? ?If people feel like they own their parks, they take care of them better.? ?We need better signage in all of our parks.? ?Signs should be aesthetically pleasing and respectful of visitors.? ?Figure out how to connect the trails.? ?Don?t consider parks a luxury. They are vital to our well-being.? ?Dog parks are needed.? ?We need interconnected parks, both city and county.? ?Build on the idea of ?making memories? for children that last a lifetime.? ?Too many people don?t know about our parks.? ?Allow for better access and connectivity.? ?Strengthen educational outreach so people have a sense of ownership in parks.? ?Provide more multiple-use options.? ?Create parks where people ARE ? don?t isolate properties.? ?Look at benefits, economic and social.? ?Make our parks people-friendly, addressing signage, parking, personal safety and restrooms.? APPENDIX E: Top LWCF Priorities: Region 1 Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan E-1 APPENDIX F: SCORP Phone Survey: Disability Information Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan F-1 APPENDIX G: SCORP: Role Of County Park & Recreation Departments Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan G-1 APPENDIX H: Local Area Trail Maps Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan H-1 APPENDIX H: Local Area Trail Maps Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan H-2 APPENDIX H: Local Area Trail Maps Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan H-3 APPENDIX H: Local Area Trail Maps Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan H-4 APPENDIX H: Local Area Trail Maps Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan H-5 ?Norm?s Trail? Popular urban area trail on ODF forestland off Hwy 30 APPENDIX H: Local Area Trail Maps Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan H-6 APPENDIX I: Recreation Map and Rules: Astoria District - ODF Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan I-1 APPENDIX I: Recreation Map and Rules: Astoria District - ODF Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan I-2 APPENDIX J: Recreation Map and Rules: Weyerhaeuser Forest Lands ? Clatsop County Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan J-1 APPENDIX J: Recreation Map and Rules: Weyerhaeuser Forest Lands ? Clatsop County Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan J-2 APPENDIX K: Tillamook and Columbia County Camping Fees Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan K-1 CHECK IN TIME: 4:00 p.m. CHECK OUT TIME: 1:00 p.m. COLUMBIA COUNTY PARKS? FEES - 2005 Usage Peak Season Effective May 1st thru. Oct. 31st Off-Season Effective Nov. 1st thru. April 30th Day Use (20 minutes or longer) $2.00 per motor vehicle Campsite w/hookups $18.00 per night $15.00 per night Campsite w/out hookups $14.00 per night $12.00 per night Campsite @ Scaponia Park only $9.00 per night $6.00 per night Adirondacks @ Camp Wilkerson $20.00 per night per adirondack $16.00 per night per adirondack Each additional tent, RV or vehicle per campsite on overnight camping $7.00 per night $4.00 per night Bicyclist/Hiker $5.00 per person per night Non-Refundable Campsite Deposit Equal to one night?s stay 10% Discount to Senior Citizens (Age 60 or over) On camping only Reservation of Picnic Areas $20.00 Reservation of Covered Picnic Areas $30.00 Reservation of Lodge @ Camp Wilkerson $100.00 per day (includes 8 vehicle permits) Reservation of Schoolhouse @ Camp Wilkerson $100.00 per day (includes 8 vehicle permits) Reservation of Cabin @ Hudson (60 person Maximum use in cabin) $100.00 per day (includes 8 vehicle permits) Refundable Cleaning Deposit for Picnic Area/s $25.00 Refundable Cleaning Deposit for Covered $100.00 APPENDIX K: Tillamook and Columbia County Camping Fees Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan K-2 Buildings Sewage Dump $5.00 non-patron Firewood $4.00 per cubic foot bundle Showers (for non- camping individuals) $2.00 per person, per shower Annual Day Use Pass @ Prescott Beach Only (good January 1st through December 31st) $ 20.00 Exclusive Group Camping at Camp Wilkerson Youth Groups - 18 and under $200.00 minimum per night for up to 150 people. After 150 persons, $1.00 per night per person. In addition, a fee of $5.00 per RV per night. Adult Groups - 19 and over $500.00 minimum per night for up to 150 people. After 150 persons, $3.00 per night per person. In addition, a fee of $5.00 per RV per night. note 1 Maximum number of people per site is eight (8) people. After eight, a second site must be used. note 2 Maximum number of vehicles per site is two (2) vehicles and one (1) towed vehicle (additional vehicle fee/s still apply). Maximum number of RV's per site is one (1) RV. Over maximum allowable vehicles, a second site must be used and/or vehicles parked outside the park. APPENDIX K: Tillamook and Columbia County Camping Fees Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan K-3 TILLAMOOK COUNTY PARKS? FEES APPENDIX K: Tillamook and Columbia County Camping Fees Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan K-4 APPENDIX K: Tillamook and Columbia County Camping Fees Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan K-5 APPENDIX L: Locations of Proposed LNG Facilities on Columbia River Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan L-6 Columbia River LNG Proposal APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-1 Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department ATV Grant Program This program provides matching grants for ATV recreational projects in the following areas: Operation and Maintenance, Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services, Acquisition, Planning, Development, and Safety Education. Program funds are derived from ATV permit fees and a percentage of the gas tax related to ATV use. Depending on the project type, grant opportunities occur once a year or three times a year. County Opportunity Grants This program provides matching grants to Oregon counties for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation and planning for county park and recreation sites that provide, or will provide, overnight camping facilities. Funds are derived from RV registration fees. Historically, grant cycles occurred biennially, but now occur each year. Land and Water Conservation This program provides matching grants for the acquisition, development and major rehabilitation of outdoor park and Fund recreation areas and facilities. Projects must be consistent with SCORP and local comprehensive land-use plans and park master plans. Funds are primarily derived from Outer Continental Shelf mineral receipts. The National Parks Service is the federal program manager. The program provides matching grants to states, which then make grants available to local units of government. Local Government Grants This program provides matching grants to local governments for acquisition, development and rehabilitation of outdoor park and recreation areas. Funds are derived from the Oregon Lottery, and grant cycles occur on a biennial basis in odd- numbered years. The program includes large and small grant options; maximum grants are $500,000 and $50,000 respectively. AT Recreational Trails Program The RTP is a federal-aid-assistance program that helps states provide and maintain recreational trails for a wide range of both motorized and non- APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-2 motorized uses. Funds may be used to maintain and restore existing trails; develop and rehab trailheads; construct new trails; and acquire trail corridors and facility sites. Grant cycles occur annually and require a minimum 20% sponsor match. Oregon Marine Board Facility Grant Program This program provides funds to local and state agencies to acquire, develop, expand, and rehabilitate public, principally motorized boating facilities on waters of the state. Funds are derived from registered boat license fees, motorboat fuel taxes, the federal Clean Vessel Act Program and Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Grant cycles occur on a biennial basis, and the program has a minimum match policy for local agencies of 25%. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Restoration and Enhancement Program This program provides funds to public agencies and private-nonprofit organizations to restore state-owned hatcheries, enhance fish production, and provide additional public access to fishing waters. Specific access facilities may include boat ramps, docks and trails. Funds are derived from surcharges on sport fishing licenses, commercial salmon licenses and poundage fees. Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development 306A Program This program provides matching grants to coastal counties for acquisition and small-scale construction projects that provide public recreation access to ocean and estuarine shores and coastal lakes and rivers; that redevelop urban waterfronts or ports; and that preserve significant coastal resources. Funds are provided under the Coastal Zone Management Act. Grant cycles occur annually. The maximum grant limit is $50,000 and sponsors must provide an equal amount of cash or in-kind contributions. APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-3 Oregon Department of Transportation Transportation Enhancement Program This program provides federal highway funds for projects that strengthen the cultural, aesthetic or environmental value of the state?s transportation system. Funds are provided in four main areas: pedestrian and bicycle projects, historic preservation related to surface transportation, landscaping and scenic beautification, and environmental mitigation (highway runoff and wildlife protection only). Sponsors must be public agencies, and the program intent is to fund special or additional activities not normally required on a highway or transportation project. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation General Matching Grants This program provides matching grants to counties and other government agencies, tribes, schools and nonprofit conservation organizations to conserve fish, wildlife, plants and the habitats on which they depend through fostering cooperative partnerships. Eligible projects include restoration, enhancement and acquisition. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $150,000, and sponsors must provide minimum 1:1 matches, with target matches of 2:1. Columbia River Estuarine Coastal Fund This program provides funds to counties and other eligible sponsors to conserve ecosystems and habitat resources in the lower Columbia and coastal areas south to Tillamook Bay and north to Willapa Bay. Program funds are derived from court settlements for pollution violations; consequently, the timing of grant cycles varies. The program includes both a small grant ($5,000 or less) and large grant ($5,000 to $200,000) element. Sponsor matches are not required, but encouraged. Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants This program provides funds for community- based wetland, riparian and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships and foster local natural resources stewardship through education, outreach and training activities. The APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-4 program emphasizes diverse partnerships of ideally five organizations (?Five Stars?) or more. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000. Any public or private entity may apply. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, continued Oregon Governor?s Fund for the Environment This program provides funds to benefit rivers and streams passing through Oregon and near coastal waters. Funds are derived from settlement agreements for pollution violations. The initial program focus is on the Willamette Basin, but the scope is likely to expand to other areas/basins. Initial project priorities include technical assistance for private land owners; encouraging land owner use of existing incentive programs such as the Wetlands Reserve Program; public awareness; and technical assistance to small municipal government agencies to address non-point source water-quality issues. Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board General Grant Program This program supports voluntary efforts to create and maintain healthy watersheds, and encourages interagency cooperation, cost sharing, local stakeholder involvement, youth and volunteer participation, and efforts to teach watershed concepts. Projects may include on- the-ground restoration and acquisition, assessment and/or monitoring of natural resource conditions; education and outreach; and watershed council support. Eligible applicants include individuals, organizations, local governments and institutes of higher education. Funds are derived from the Oregon State Lottery. Small Grant Program This program provides small grants ($10,000 or less) for on-the-ground restoration projects that benefit water quality, water quantity, and fish and wildlife. Eligible applicants include any person, tribe, watershed council, soil and water conservation district, nonprofit institution, school or political subdivision of the state that is not a state agency. The project must demonstrate benefits to aquatic species or wildlife health. APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-5 North American Wetlands Conservation Act Standard Grants Program NAWCA provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The standard grants program provides funds for acquisition, restoration and enhancement of habitats that support migratory birds and other wildlife. There is a maximum per-project grant limit of $1 million, and sponsors must provide a minimum 1:1 match. Successful grants commonly provide higher matching percentages. The lower Columbia Region below Bonneville Dam has received significant NAWCA funding. Small Grants Program Small grants support the same kinds of projects and objectives as the Standard Grants Program. However, grants do not exceed $50,000 and the program emphasizes projects that have been submitted by sponsors that have not participated in a NAWCA-supported project. Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership (LCREP) Habitat Restoration Program LCREP works to protect and restore the Columbia River Estuary with on-the-ground improvements and education and information. In recent years, LCREP has provided matching grants to fund habitat restoration projects designed to improve the access and availability of rearing and spawning habitats for salmonid populations that utilize the lower Columbia below Bonneville Dam, including tidally influenced sections of tributaries. Eligible applicants include counties and other government bodies, schools, and community and environmental organizations. Grants typically range from $50,000 - $250,000, and sponsors must provide a 25% match. The BPA provides revenue for this program. APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-6 Manager Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Program ATV Grant Program Purpose Provides supplemental funding for ATV recreational projects Eligible Recipients ?Public Agencies, including federal land managers, state agencies, and local governments that have the responsibility of providing off- highway vehicle (OHV) recreation. ?Private Land Managers ?Registered OHV Clubs (must be registered with the state as nonprofit organizations) Eligible Projects ?Operation and Maintenance ?Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services ?Acquisition (fee simple and easements) ?Planning ?Development, including Emergency Repair ?Safety Education Ineligible Projects and/or Costs ?Overhead ?Overtime ?Expenses for vehicles and equipment used outside scope of an ATV project ?Project work or expenses incurred prior to signed project agreement ?Grant Writing ?Projects excluding OHV recreation Grant Limits No specified maximum $5,000 minimum ($6,250 would be minimum total project cost including $1,250 minimum match) Sponsor Match Planning grants: 50% minimum All other categories: 20% minimum Funds Available Varies Fund Source ATV user permit fees and a percentage of gasoline tax dollars related to OHV use. Application Date Generally, there are 3 open periods and 3 meeting dates each year to award funds. The January meeting considers operation and maintenance applications; April meeting considers First Aid and Police Services applications; and the September meeting considers Safety Education applications. Planning, Development, Acquisition, and Emergency Repair applications may be submitted during each open period. Contact Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ATV Grant Coordinator 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 Grant Program Questions: Rocky Houston (503) 986-0707 Manager Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Program County Opportunity Grants Purpose Provides funding for acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and planning for county park and recreation sites that provide, or will provide, overnight camping facilities. Eligible Recipients Counties. Eligible Projects ?Acquisition ?Development (recreation and support facilities) ?Rehabilitation ?Planning Ineligible Projects and/or Costs ?Projects at sites where recreation is secondary function (e.g., courthouse, fair, port, museum) ?Recreation complexes for organized sports (e.g., baseball, soccer) ?Indoor facilities (e.g., yurts, caretaker residences, maintenance buildings) ?Routine maintenance Grant Limits No set limit. (However, applicants should consider funding available) Sponsor Match 25% for counties with population of 30,000 or less 50% for counties with populations over 30,000 Funds Available Varies. Approximately $363,000 available for 2005 grant year. Fund Source RV Recreation Fees Application Date Historically grants available on biennial basis; grants now available on annual basis with application deadline in fall/winter (e.g., 11/9/05 for 2006 grant year.) Evaluation Criteria/Priorities Scoring Criteria ?Need/Benefits ?Exceptional Need ?Planning and Public Involvement ?Design and Accessibility ?Source of Funding (match stability/M&O capacity) ?Committee Member Evaluation Contact Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grants Program 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 Marilyn Lippincott, Senior Grants Project Coordinator (503) 986-0708 APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-7 Manager Oregon Parks and Recreation Department/National Park Service Program Land and Water Conservation Fund Purpose Provides matching funds for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities Eligible Recipients Cities and Counties Park and Recreation Districts Port Districts Indian Tribes Metropolitan Recreation Districts Some State Agencies (OPRD, ODFW, ODF, DSL) Eligible Projects ?Acquisition (fee or less than fee) ?Development ?Major Rehabilitation Ineligible Projects and/or Costs ?Acquisition of historic sites and structures, museums, archaeological excavations, land to meet minimum school needs, facilities for semi- professional and professional arts and athletics, game refuges, fish production facilities, etc. ?Development of indoor facilities (except swimming pools and ice skating rinks), community centers, meeting rooms, auditoriums, semi-professional or professional arts or athletic facilities, convention facilities, etc. Grant Limits Maximum: None specified ($250,000 highest grant award in fiscal 2005.) Minimum: $12,500 minimum federal share (requires at least $25,000 total project per match requirement) Sponsor Match 50% of total project cost (minimum) Funds Available Varies. Recommended funding level for fiscal 2005: $737,887. (10 projects, with grant amounts ranging from $13,135 to $250,000.) Fund Source Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Funds primarily derived from Outer Continental Shelf mineral receipts, with additional funds from motorboat fuel taxes, recreation user fees, and proceeds from sale of federal surplus property. Application Date Grant cycles occur annually, with applications due in the fall of each year that funds are available. Evaluation Criteria/Priorities ?Compliance re: grant performance and ADA accessibility (no points assigned; however, failure to comply could lead to disqualification of application) ?Readiness to Proceed ?Partnerships ?SCORP Consistency and Compliance ?Local Needs and Benefits ?Site Suitability ?Fiscal Considerations ?Public Involvement ?Discretionary Committee Criteria Contact Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Grants Section 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 (503) 986-0711 Manager Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Program Local Government Grant Program Purpose Provides funds to local governments for acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of outdoor park and recreation areas and facilities. Eligible Recipients Cities, counties, metropolitan service districts, park and recreation districts, and port districts. (Local govt. agencies, which under state law have obligation to provide public recreation facilities.) Eligible Projects ?Acquisition (fee or less-than fee) ?Development (recreation and support facilities) ?Rehabilitation. Ineligible Projects and/or Costs ?Indoor facilities ?Commercial amusement centers ?Routine maintenance ?Professional facilities ?Exhibit areas for non-recreation purposes ?Exclusive use areas for specific groups ?Operational equipment Grant Limits $500,000 for Large Grant Requests $50,000 for Small Grant Requests Sponsor Match At least 50% match required for: a. Cities and districts over 5,000 population b. Counties over 30,000 population At least 40% match required for: a. Cities and districts less than 5,000 population b. Counties less than 30,000 population Funds Available Approximately $8 million for 2005-07 biennium. (10% assigned to small grants program.) Fund Source Lottery Application Date Grant cycles occur on biennial basis in odd-numbered years. Application due date for 2005 was April 15. Evaluation Criteria/Priorities Scoring Criteria: a. Recreation needs and plan consistency b. Partnerships c. Public support d. Timelines (degree of threat) e. Source of funding (availability/commitment) f. Committee member evaluation Contact Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grants Program 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 Michelle Scalise, Grants/Contracts Coordinator (503) 986-0708 Michele.scalise@state.or.us APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-8 Manager Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Program Recreational Trails Program Purpose To provide and maintain recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized uses. Eligible Recipients Nonprofit organizations Municipal agencies (cities, towns, counties, school districts, etc.) State and federal agencies Other govt. entities (tribes, regional governments, port districts, etc.) Eligible Projects ?Maintain and restore existing trails ?Develop and rehab trailhead facilities ?Construct new recreation trails ?Acquisition (fee simple and easements) Ineligible Projects and/or Costs ?Use of condemned lands for matching value ?Feasibility studies ?Projects solely for environmental evaluation and documentation ?Law enforcement ?Planning ?Sidewalks ?Federal-designated wilderness area projects Grant Limits $50,000-$100,000 (Typical high-end range) $5,000 (Minimum grant request) Sponsor Match 20% of total project cost (minimum) Funds Available $650,000 - $850,000 (Typical range) Fund Source Federal aid to states authorized under Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) Application Date Grant cycles occur annually. Letters of intent: December 2005 Application deadline: February 2006 Project evaluation: March 2006 Evaluation Criteria/Priorities ?Completeness of project application, sponsor?s past performance, readiness to proceed, etc. (10 pts. Max). ?Need ? Satisfies identified need, coordinates with existing system, etc. (55 pts. Max). ?Support/Commitment/Planning ? Relates to plan/policies, demonstrated support, commitment to operate and maintain, etc. (35 pts. Max.) Contact Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grants Program 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 Michelle Scalise, Grants/Contracts Coordinator Michele.scalise@state.or.us Manager Oregon Marine Board Program Facility Grant Program Purpose Acquire, develop, expand, and rehabilitate public, principally motorized, boating facilities located on all waters of the state. Eligible Recipients Local/state agencies authorized to provide public recreation facilities, including cities, counties, park and port districts, and state agencies. (Federal agencies must partner with local jurisdictions.) Eligible Projects Master planning and feasibility studies Design and engineering Acquisition Development, expansion and rehabilitation. Ineligible Projects and/or Costs ?Application preparation or other indirect costs ?Legal fees ?Ordinary operations and maintenance ?Waterway permit application, recreational use license or related fees ?Construction permits or inspection fees Capital equipment such as tools, vehicles, boats Grant Limits No limit. 2005-07 grant requests range from $1,500 to $1 million Sponsor Match Priority given to projects with highest amount of cash and/or inkind match. Minimum match policy is: Local entities: 25% State agencies: 25% Federal agencies: 50% Funds Available Approximately $4-$4.5 million for biennium, not including federal cost-sharing or sponsor match. Fund Source Registered boat license fees, motorboat fuel taxes, federal Clean Vessel Act Program and Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Application Date Grant cycles occur on biennial basis and extend from July 1 to June 30 of odd-numbered years (e.g. 7/1/05 ? 6/30/07). Application notices are posted on March 1, preceeding start of biennial period. Evaluation Criteria/Priorities Priority assigned to facilities for motorized boats with at least 50% motorized use. Priority needs in order are pollution control facilities, facility rehabilitation, expansion, new facility acquisition and development. Priority construction needs in order are: 1. Vessel waste collection systems. 2. Boat ramps and transient tie-up floats. 3. Restrooms. 4. Parking and access roadways. 5. Boarding floats. 6. Landscaping, kiosks etc. Contact Oregon Marine Board Grants Coordinator 435 Commercial Street NE, #400 Salem, Oregon (503) 373-1405 X251 APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-9 Manager Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Program Restoration and Enhancement Program Purpose Restore state-owned hatcheries, enhance natural fish production, expand hatchery production, and provide additional public access to fishing waters. The program provides increased recreational fishing opportunities and supports and improves the commercial salmon fishery. Eligible Recipients Any public or private, non-profit 501c(3) organization, including sport or commercial fishing groups, school districts, federal, state or local agencies, port districts, and soil and water conservation districts. Eligible Projects ?Enhancement: access for sport/commercial fishing (e.g., boat ramps, docks, trails), propagation, habitat enhancement, research and monitoring, and education (e.g., literature, demonstrations, displays re: fish, fishing, or habitat). ?Restoration: maintenance (restore or modify existing fishways, screens, hatcheries, or other structures), liberation (maintain or provide equipment for fish liberation). Ineligible Projects and/or Costs No specific prohibitions. Board will consider various project elements at time of project review/evaluation. Grant Limits No limit. 2005-06 project list includes grant requests ranging from $2,200 to $669,000. (Most grant requests are less than $100,000.) Sponsor Match Not required. However, most projects include significant cost-sharing and matching funds are considered in project evaluation. Funds Available Approximately $3 million per biennium. Application Date Approximately 4/5 deadlines per biennium. Dates subject to change. Consult program web site. Evaluation Criteria/Priorities ODFW Commission appoints 7-member board to review projects. Board recommends a balance between restoration and enhancement projects. Funds are also dispersed in same ratio as revenues derived from surcharges on sport fishing licenses, commercial salmon licenses and poundage fees (approximately 80% sport vs. 20% commercial). Contact ?R&E Program Coordinator ODFW, Fish Division 3406 Cherry Ave Salem, OR 97303 (503) 947-6232 ?Assistant Coordinator Lisa Kingsley 3406 Cherry Ave. Salem, OR 97303 (503) 947-6211 lisa.m.kingsley@state.or.us For initial project consultation (Clatsop county), contact Columbia River field office in Clackamas, OR. Manager Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development Program 306A Program Purpose Acquire and construct (small-scale construction projects) that support 306A objectives: ?Provide public recreation access to ocean and estuarine shores, coastal lakes and rivers. ?Redevelop urban waterfronts and ports. ?Preserve or restore significant conservation, recreational, ecological, or aesthetic coastal features, or coastal resources of national significance. Eligible Recipients ?Coastal Counties and Cities (Columbia River boundaries extend to east Clatsop County line.) ?Coastal Associations of Local Governments ?Coastal Ports ?Coastal Public School Districts ?State Agencies Eligible Projects ?Land Acquisition. ?Small-scale Construction (i.e., projects that do not require EIS pursuant to NEPA; projects generally less than $100K w/o significant environmental impacts.) Typical projects include: paths, walkways, fences, parks, restoration of historic buildings/structures; acquisition and restoration of piers, etc. Projects must be completed within 12 months after grant award; extensions are possible but discouraged. Ineligible Projects and/or Costs Costs incurred prior to or after the specified grant period. Grant Limits $50K maximum Sponsor Match Sponsors must provide equal amount of cash or in-kind contribution. Funds Available Fund Source Federal Coastal Zone Management Program Funds Application Date Annual program. Mid-February application deadline. Evaluation Criteria/Priorities Applications are scored based on various criteria that relate to: Kind of access, project quality, waterfront revitalization, restoration or preservation, interpretive displays, regional economic development, non-applicant matching funds, and status of local, state, and federal land-use approvals Contact Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development Jeff Weber 306A Program Grants Coordinator (503) 731-4065 x26 APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-10 Manager National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Program General Matching Grants Purpose Conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and the habitats on which they depend through fostering of cooperative partnerships. Eligible Recipients Federal, state, and local governments Tribes Educational Institutions Nonprofit conservation organizations Eligible Projects Restoration, enhancement, acquisition. (Staff indicates fewer acquisition projects getting funded.) Ineligible Projects ?Political Advocacy ?Shortfalls in govt. agency budgets ?General admin overhead or indirect costs ?Multi-year grants ?Basic research Grant Limits $10,000 - $150,000 (typical range) Sponsor Match Target ratio (match/grant): 2:1 Minimum ratio: 1:1 Funds Available FY 2002: $2.25 million (all NFWF programs for OR) Application Date Pre-proposals: June 1 and October 15 Full Proposals: July 15 and December 1 Evaluation Criteria/Priorities ?Address priority actions promoting fish and wildlife conservation and habitats on which they depend. ?Involve other conservation and community interests. ?Leverage available funds. ?Evaluate project outcomes. Contact National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 806 SW Broadway, Suite 750 Portland, Oregon 97205 (503) 417-8700 www.nfwf.org Manager National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Program Oregon Governor?s Fund for the Environment Purpose To benefit rivers and streams passing through Oregon and near coastal waters. (Initial focus on Willamette Basin but scope likely to expand to other areas/basins.) Specific purposes: ?Develop and implement strategies to eliminate or reduce pollution or otherwise restore quality of Oregon rivers, streams, and coastal areas ?Restore and conserve fish, wildlife, and plant resources ?Identify continuing sources of pollution ?Improve state/local criminal enforcement of environmental protection laws Eligible Recipients Non-profit conservation organizations Watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts Special districts, tribes, schools Counties and cities State and federal agencies Eligible Projects Priorities for initial funding round: ?Technical assistance to private landowners (via workshops, community meetings, individual meetings, etc.) to address environmental issues ?Encourage participation in existing landowner incentive programs available through farm bill (e.g., CREP, WRP) or other similar state/federal programs. ?Provide public awareness on significance of aquatic resources and importance of environmental laws to protect those resources ?Provide technical assistance to small municipal govts to address non- point source water-quality issues Ineligible Projects ?Political advocacy, litigation, or mitigation activities ?Equipment not primarily related to project ?Website development or videos Grant Limits $5,000 - $50,000 Sponsor Match Not required, but encouraged Funds Available Total: $2 million. Initial grant cycle: $200K - $300K. (Funds derived from settlement agreement imposed on shipping company for pollution violations.) Application Date Initial cycle: October 2005 (pre-proposal deadline Future cycles: To be determined Evaluation Criteria/Priorities ?Addresses program purposes ?Describes need clearly and how project addresses problem ?Has quantifiable/measurable benefits for fish, wildlife, or habitat ?Includes two or more partners in implementation and/or cost share ?Includes community volunteer efforts ?Defines success/outcomes clearly ?Can be accomplished within two years ?Is innovative and creative ?Provides opportunity to replicate successful project in other geographic area ?Minimizes indirect administrative costs Contact National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 806 SW Broadway, Suite 750 Portland, Oregon 97205 (503) 417-8700 APPENDIX M: Grant Summaries and Worksheets Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan M-11 Manager National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Program Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Purpose Support community-based wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships and foster local natural resources stewardship through education, outreach, and training Eligible Recipients Any public or private entity Eligible Projects Projects must include strong on-the-ground wetland, riparian, or coastal habitat restoration component and should also include training, education, outreach, monitoring and community stewardship. Projects must involve diverse partnerships of ideally five organizations (i.e., ?five stars?) that contribute funding, land, technical assistance, workforce support, and/or in-kind services Ineligible Projects Projects involving only research, monitoring, or planning, or projects that are part of mitigation requirement Grant Limits $5,000 - $20,000. ($10,000 average) Sponsor Match Program emphasizes listing of project partners and value of partner contribution, but specific percentage for sponsor share is not indicated Funds Available In 2005, the program funded 53 projects (out of 220 proposals) with an average grant amount of $10,000. Application Date Early March Evaluation Criteria/Priorities Matching grants awarded to projects that: ?Emphasize diverse partnerships ?Include strong on-the-ground restoration element ?Demonstrate measurable ecological, educational, social, and/or economic benefits Contact National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 900 Washington DC 20036 (202) 857-0166 APPENDIX N: Regional Recreation Council ? Proposed Charter Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan N-1 Purpose: To coordinate planning among the major providers of recreation in Clatsop County leading to the development of a more integrated and well-distributed recreational system that will meet the needs of residents and visitors. Major Goals: 1. Create a Land and Water Trail Plan throughout the County. 2. Create uniform land and water trail use guidelines and consistent signage to minimize user conflicts. 3. Collaborate on recreational maps and other visitor information. 4. Identify and pursue opportunities to secure public access to rivers, streams and lakes, as well as significant trails and natural or historic sites. 5. Build a geographical information systems (GIS) inventory of all parks and recreational facilities, including: parks, camping sites, sport fields, trails, historic sites, and other relevant data. 6. Identify opportunities for cost savings through cooperative efforts for maintenance and security. 7. Seek grant funding to support the goals of the Council. 8. Analyze future needs and trends in recreation within Clatsop County; identify and work to solve unmet needs. 9. Coordinate planning of future developments. Membership: Permanent Members: The local representative for recreational matters from Clatsop County, Oregon State Parks, National Parks Service and Oregon Department of Forestry, each of whom is officially appointed by his/her respective agency. The chairman is selected from among these members. Rotating Members (2 year appointments): 3 - Officially appointed representatives from among the incorporated cities and Recreational District(s). 2 ? Members from recognized local recreational user groups. 2 ? Members-at-large chosen from among citizen applicants. [Note: An effort will be made to seek representation from all geographic areas of the County.] Staff: A quarter-time position funded by grant and selected from among qualified applicants. This position will report to the Committee Chair and be expected to document all expenditures to the funding authority. Start-up Period: The County will interview and hire the Staff position from among qualified applicants. It will assume the initial costs for 3-6 months until grant funding is obtained. Frequency of Meetings: The council will meet at least bi-month APPENDIX O: Clatsop County Park Rules and Regulations Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan O-1 APPENDIX O: Clatsop County Park Rules and Regulations Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan O-2 APPENDIX P: Article: Sigfridson Park Adopted by Class of Star of the Sea School Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan P-1 APPENDIX Q: Article: Camp Kiwanilong Celebrates 70th Anniversary Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan Q-1 APPENDIX R: Other Funding Mechanisms and Resources Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan R-1 Land Trusts Generally, these are private nonprofit land conservation organizations whose mission may involve the conservation of wildlife habitat, shorelands, farms, forests, and other valuable open space and resource lands. Land trusts use a variety of mechanisms to meet their goals. These may include fee acquisition, conservation easements, bargain sales, donations and life estates. Land trusts often work in partnership with public agencies to conserve high-value sites. Land trusts include national and international organizations such as the The Nature Conservancy and Trust for Public Lands, and local and regional organizations. Land trusts working in the lower Columbia and north coast regions include the North Coast Land Conservancy and Columbia Land Trust. Park and Recreation Districts Chapter 266 Oregon Revised Statutes authorizes the formation of park and recreation districts. Districts may construct, reconstruct, alter, operate and maintain lakes, parks, recreation grounds and buildings, and may acquire real and personal property and rights of way to meet district purposes. Districts may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous territory located in one or more adjoining counties. The formation of districts may be initiated by citizens petition or by order of Boards of County Commissioners, as provided in ORS 198.705-955. The formation of the district must be placed before voters if the proposal includes a request for an operating levy, and a separate vote must occur if the proposal includes a request for bonded indebtedness for purposes of capital construction. Districts may collect voter-approved property taxes, issue general obligation bonds, and sell voter-approved revenue bonds, as provided in the statute. The governing body is an elected 3- or 5-member board. County Service Districts Chapter 451 ORS authorizes the formation of county service districts to provide various public services and facilities and to provide coordinated master plans for the development of service facilities. This authority includes: ?Public parks and recreation facilities, including land, structures, equipment, supplies and personnel necessary to acquire, develop and maintain such public park and recreation APPENDIX R: Other Funding Mechanisms and Resources Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan R-2 County Service Districts, Cont. facilities and to administer a program of supervised recreation areas.? Service districts may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous territory located in one or more counties. The formation of districts may be initiated by citizens petition or by order of Boards of County Commissioners, as provided in ORS 198.705-955. The formation of the district must be placed before voters if the proposal includes a request for an operating levy, and a separate vote must occur if the proposal includes a request for bonded indebtedness for purposes of capital construction. Districts may finance the construction, operation and maintenance of service facilities by voter- approved property tax assessments, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and other methods as provided in the statute. Unlike P&R Districts, Boards of County Commissioners serve as the governing body. General Obligation Bonds These voter-approved bonds are an assessment on real property. Funding can be used for capital improvements, but not maintenance. This property tax is levied for a specified period of time, usually 10-30 years. As with serial levies, passage requires a double majority ? a majority of registered voters and a majority of those voting must approve the measure ? unless the vote occurs during a general election. One disadvantage of general obligation bonds is the interest costs. (Source: Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Parks Plan.) Revenue Bonds These bonds are sold and paid from the revenue produced from the operation of a facility. (Source: Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Parks Plan.) Local Option Taxes Chapter 280 ORS authorizes counties and other subdivisions of the state to enact, with voter approval, local option property taxes for the purpose of ?financing the cost of any service, project, property or equipment which such subdivision has lawful power to perform, construct, or acquire, and of repairs and improvements thereof and of maintenance and replacement thereof.? The ballot measure must qualify under section 11(8), Article XI, of the Oregon Constitution, which requires, in addition to a majority vote, that at least 50% of registered voters eligible to vote cast a ballot unless the APPENDIX R: Other Funding Mechanisms and Resources Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan R-3 Local Option Taxes, Cont. election is held during a general election in an even-numbered year. The period of the levy shall not exceed five years, unless the tax is for capital projects. In the case of funding for capital projects, the period of the levy may be up to 10 years or the useful life of the capital project, whichever is less. A county may also obtain these funds as provided in the statute and advance them to a County Service District for approved district services and facilities. Systems Development Charges Chapter 223 ORS authorizes local governments to impose systems development charges to help provide orderly growth and development of Oregon communities. Systems development charges may be used for capital improvements only, and the definition of capital improvements specifically includes park and recreation facilities. The systems development charge is ?a reimbursement fee, an improvement fee or a combination thereof assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or issuance of a development permit, building permit or connection to the capital improvement.? Improvement fees relate to capital improvements to be constructed. Reimbursement fees relate to capital improvements already constructed, or under construction when the fee is established, for which the local government determines capacity still exists. Local governments must establish or modify systems development charges by an ordinance or resolution that sets forth a methodology as provided in the statute and that is available for public inspection. Moreover, prior to establishment of the systems development charge, ?a local government shall prepare a capital improvement plan, public facilities plan, master plan or comparable plan that includes a list of capital improvements that the local government intends to fund, in whole or in part, with revenues from an improvement fee and the estimated cost, timing and percentage of costs eligible to be funded with revenues from the improvement fee for each improvement.?. APPENDIX R: Other Funding Mechanisms and Resources Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan R-4 Partnerships and Volunteers Volunteers and partner organizations may provide a variety of maintenance and improvement services to support the parks department. The level of volunteer service will vary depending on the number volunteers, timing and availability, skills, equipment and other resource needs, and the capacity of the department to organize and supervise programs and events. Private Grants, Donations, and Gifts Many private-sector trusts and foundations provide funding for park, recreation and open space projects. Grants from these sources are typically allocated through a competitive application process ? similar to public-sector grants ? and vary dramatically in size based on the financial resources and funding objectives of the granting organization. In addition, gifts and donations from private individuals and businesses can make important contributions to parks and recreation services and facilities. The donation of land or land value has helped expand many municipal park systems throughout the northwest. Philanthropic giving is another, related source of project funding. These contributions can include cash gifts and donations through mechanisms such as wills. Community fundraising events ? such as annual auctions ? can also support park, recreation, and open space facilities and projects. ODOT Highway Fund ORS 366.514 allows a portion of the funds received by the by any county from the State Highway Fund to be expended as necessary to provide footpaths and bicycle trails, including curb cuts or ramps as part of the project. Footpaths and bicycle trails, including curb cuts and ramps as part of the project, shall be provided wherever a highway, road or street is being constructed, reconstructed or relocated. Funds received from the State Highway Fund may also be expended to provide footpaths and trails along other highways, roads and streets and in parks and recreation areas. APPENDIX S: Clatsop County Travel Economic Impacts 1991-2005p (Oregon Tourism Commission) Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan S-1 APPENDIX T: County-Owned Water Access Sites Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan T-1 Knappa Dock Parcel Walluski River Parcel APPENDIX T: County-Owned Water Access Sites Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan T-2 Rodney Road Parcels Rodney Road Parcels APPENDIX T: County-Owned Water Access Sites Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan T-3 Rodney Road Parcels APPENDIX T: County-Owned Water Access Sites Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan T-4 Tansy Creek Parcel Tansy Creek Parcel APPENDIX T: County-Owned Water Access Sites Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan T-5 Fort Stevens Parcel Skipanon River Parcel APPENDIX T: County-Owned Water Access Sites Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan T-6 Skipanon River Parcel Skipanon River Parcel APPENDIX U: Other County-Owned Parcels Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan U-1 Claremont Road Parcels Claremont Road Parcels APPENDIX U: Other County-Owned Parcels Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan U-2 North of County Public Works Parcels North of County Public Works Parcels APPENDIX U: Other County-Owned Parcels Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan U-3 Williamsport Road Parcels Williamsport Road Parcels APPENDIX U: Other County-Owned Parcels Clatsop County Recreational Lands Master Plan U-4 Williamsport Road Parcels