HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-179 Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy for the trail use, maintenance and operation of the area known as Rocky Top RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-179
A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Cowiche Canyon Conservancy for the
maintenance and operation of the Rocky Top property.
WHEREAS, in 2010 the City purchased 80 acres on Cowiche Mountain in
unincorporated Yakima County for the purposes of(1) protecting and promoting public
recreational access to the historic William O. Douglas Trail corridor and (2) protecting sensitive
natural and cultural resource areas on both sides of the Trail corridor; and (3) recreation
opportunities for the residents of Yakima County, and
WHEREAS, the property purchase was funded using a combination of federal and state
grants awarded by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Washington
Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO Grant#06-1851), including matching SAFETEA-LU
Enhancement funds, and
WHEREAS, the City, Yakima County, and William O. Douglas Trail Foundation are
sponsors of the William O. Douglas Trail and are working with local, state and federal agencies,
as well as citizen groups and other organizations, to develop the property to its full potential for
the community, and
WHEREAS, the property has recreational, cultural, social and economic benefits that
extend beyond the community to include the region, the State and the Nation, and the William
O. Douglas Trail traverses Cowiche Mountain where U. S. Supreme Court Justice William O.
Douglas hiked and botanized, and
WHEREAS, the City requires management, maintenance, and operation services for the
property, and this Agreement between the City and the CCC updates a previous management
agreement dated August 27, 2009 that was authorized by City Council Resolution Nos. R-2006-
87 and R-2008-98, and
WHEREAS, the City anticipates development of a comprehensive plan for use,
maintenance and operation of the Property and surrounding property, and
WHEREAS, the CCC represents that they have the required expertise and are willing to
perform the maintenance and operation services required by the City in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that entering into this Agreement
is in the best interests of the City and its residents; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute this Agreement with Cowiche Canyon
Conservancy, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, to provide the services
as described in the Agreement.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 12th day of December, 2023.
Janice Deccio, Mayor
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ROCKY TOP TRAIL USE, MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND
COWICHE CANYON CONSERVANCY
THIS ROCKY TOP TRAIL USE, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the
City of Yakima, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the "City") and
Cowiche Canyon Conservancy (hereinafter "CCC"), a Washington non-profit 501(c)3
corporation.
WHEREAS, in 2010 the City purchased 80 acres (hereinafter "The Property") on
Cowiche Mountain in unincorporated Yakima County for the purposes of (1) protecting
and promoting public recreational access to the historic William O. Douglas Trail
corridor and (2) protecting sensitive natural and cultural resource areas on both sides of
the Trail corridor; and (3) recreation opportunities for the residents of Yakima County;
WHEREAS, the Property purchase was funded using a combination of federal
and state grants awarded by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
and Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO Grant#06-1851), including
matching SAFETEA-LU Enhancement funds;
WHEREAS, the City, Yakima County, and William O. Douglas Trail Foundation
are sponsors of the William O. Douglas Trail and are working with local, state and
federal agencies, as well as citizen groups and other organizations, to develop the
Property to its full potential for the community;
WHEREAS, the Property has recreational, cultural, social and economic benefits
that extend beyond the community to include the region, the State and the Nation, and
the William O. Douglas Trail traverses Cowiche Mountain where U. S. Supreme Court
Justice William O. Douglas hiked and botanized;
WHEREAS, the City requires management, maintenance, and operation services
for the Property, and this Agreement between the City and the CCC updates a previous
management agreement dated August 27, 2009 that was authorized by City Council
Resolution Nos. R-2006-87 and R-2008-98;
WHEREAS, the City anticipates development of a comprehensive plan for use,
maintenance and operation of the Property and surrounding property; and
WHEREAS, the CCC represents that they have the required expertise and are
willing to perform the maintenance and operation services required by the City in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements set forth herein, it is agreed by and between the City and the CCC as
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follows:
1. William O. Douglas Trail. The William O. Douglas Trail is a linear pathway and
associated natural and cultural resource areas on both sides of the Trail (hereinafter
referred to as "Trail"), extending from downtown Yakima westward to Mt. Rainier
National Park with portions owned and maintained by various public and private entities.
Segments of the trail are open to the public for non-motorized recreation use. This
agreement is expressly limited to the property owned by or under the control of the City
and located in the SE 'A of the SW % and the SW '/4 of the SE % of Section 10,
Township 13 North, Range 17 E.W.M., (Yakima County Assessor's Parcel Numbers
1 71 31 0-34001 and 1 71 31 0-43003) ("Property"), which includes a portion of the William
O. Douglas Trail.
2. Scope of Services. In consideration of the CCC providing the following scope of
services and keeping the Property open for the recreational use and enjoyment of
residents and visitors of Yakima and the Yakima Valley, and continuing the
commemoration of the legacy of William O. Douglas and his love of nature, the
education of the public, and the mutual goals of the CCC and the City to provide
recreational activities to the public and conserve the Property for recreation consistent
with RCO Grant Agreement#06-1851, the CCC shall provide the City with the following
services at no cost to the City:
A. The CCC shall inspect the Property at least monthly, including the Trail, for
purposes of evaluating and monitoring the Property's condition, for ensuring the
Property is maintained in satisfactory condition affording broad public access, and, for
enhancing public health and safety;
B. The CCC shall, in conjunction with evaluating and monitoring the condition of
the Property, take all necessary and prudent steps to maintain the Property and this
shall include removing any vegetation that block or interfere with the public's use and
enjoyment of the Property for non-motorized recreation, filling in any holes on the trails
that have developed, checking for any hazards that have arisen, weed control, and
addressing any other public health or safety issues related to the condition of the
Property with the goal of maintaining it in a safe condition;
C. The CCC shall operate and maintain the Property in compliance with local,
state and federal law as well as the requirements of the funding agencies providing
grants for the Property (RCO Grant Agreement#06-1851 is attached as Exhibit A);
D. The CCC shall confer with City staff on the condition of the Property in a
timely manner to address all necessary issues in the implementation of this Agreement
and promptly advise City staff of any matters affecting the continued use, maintenance
and operation of the Property for the benefit of the public;
E. The CCC shall confer with local, state and federal agencies and, where
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relevant, other entities (including public, private and non-profit organizations) to address
all necessary issues in the implementation of this Agreement;
F. The CCC shall take all necessary and prudent steps to safeguard, protect,
and preserve the Property's sensitive natural and cultural resources, including the
threatened Lithosol ecosystem and associated Tauschia plants (Lomatium
lithosolamans) and biological soil crust. As the City's agent, the CCC shall notify in
writing the Yakama Nation on any proposed ground disturbance (development activity
resulting in the manipulation of the terrain or of earth materials) more than 4 inches
deep, with copies of all documents being sent to the City, and which agency is limited
only to this particular section 2(F) of the Agreement. If any archaeological resources are
encountered, work must cease immediately, and the CCC must promptly notify the
Yakama Nation Cultural Resources Program and the Department of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation, with copies of all documents being sent to the City;
G. The CCC shall work with the City's sign shop or a local sign company on
signage for the Property that (1) Provides appropriate wayfinding signage at the
trailhead and on the Property, (2) Notifies the public when trails leave City-owned land
and enter private property, and (3) Notifies the public, at least at the main trailhead, that
off-trail travel is prohibited to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. The City
should strive to allow and approve signage that is consistent with signs presently at the
Property. All signs must be approved by the City Engineer. The CCC is responsible for
all sign costs;
H. The CCC shall file this Agreement with the Washington State Recreation and
Conservation Office in accord with the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program
(WWRP) grant terms and conditions; and
I. The CCC shall take all additional steps necessary to meet the requirements of
this Agreement and the RCO WWRP Grant Agreement#06-1851, including but not
limited to the actions required to safeguard public health and safety in the use and
enjoyment of the Property while ensuring the right of continuous public access.
3. Term. Unless terminated in accordance with this Agreement, the term of this
Agreement shall be from the date all parties have signed the Agreement, terminating at
11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2028 (the "Initial Term"); provided, however, that this
Agreement will automatically renew for up to two (2) additional five (5) year terms each
(each a "Renewal Term"), unless the CCC or the City (the "Notifying Party") gives the
other party to this Agreement written notice of the Notifying Party's intention to terminate
the Agreement at least sixty (60) days before the expiration of the initial term or the
renewal term as applicable.
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4. Records Retention:
A. The records relating to the Agreement shall, at all times, be subject to inspection
by and with the approval of the City, but the making of(or failure or delay in making) such
inspection or approval shall not relieve the CCC of responsibility in accordance with this
Agreement, notwithstanding the City's knowledge of defective or non-complying
performance, its substantiality or the ease of its discovery. The CCC shall provide the
City sufficient, safe, and proper facilities, and/or send copies of the requested documents
to the City. The CCC's records relating to the Agreement will be provided to the City upon
the City's request.
B.The CCC shall promptly furnish the City with such information and records which
are related to this Agreement as may be requested by the City. Until the expiration of six
(6) years, or for a longer period if required by law or by the Washington Secretary of
State's record retention schedule, Contractor shall retain and provide the City access to
(and the City shall have the right to examine, audit and copy) all of the CCC's books,
documents, papers and records which are related to this Agreement. If any litigation,
claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the six-year period, the records shall be
retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been
resolved.
C. All records relating to the CCC's duties and services under this Agreement
must be made available to the City, and the records relating to the Agreement are City of
Yakima records. They must be produced to third parties, if required pursuant to the
Washington State Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, or by law. All records relating
to the CCC's services under this Agreement must be retained by the CCC for the
minimum period of time required pursuant to the Washington Secretary of State's records
retention schedule.
D. The terms of this section shall survive any expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
5. Ownership of Documents. All reports, evaluations and data prepared or obtained by
the CCC pursuant to this Agreement shall be the property of the City. The CCC shall
provide the City with electronic originals and/or reproducible copies of such documents.
The CCC does not intend or represent that such documents are suitable for reuse by
the City or others on extensions of this project or with regard to any other project. Any
such reuse without the written permission of the CCC shall be at the City's risk.
6. Information Provided by the City. The City shall provide the CCC with access to all
information at its disposal that is pertinent to the site of project area, including but not
limited to previous reports, drawings, plats, surveys, utility records, and other similar
data. Absent specific written direction to the contrary, the CCC shall be entitled to rely
upon the completion and accuracy of such documentation.
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7. Independent Contractor Status of CCC. The CCC and the City understand and
expressly agree that the CCC is an independent contractor in the performance of each
and every part of this Agreement. The CCC, as an independent contractor, assumes the
entire responsibility for carrying out and accomplishing the work/services required under
this Agreement. The CCC, as an independent contractor, shall have the sole judgment
of the means, mode or manner of the actual performance of work/services required
under this Agreement. Additionally, and as an independent contractor, the CCC and
their employees shall make no claim of City employment nor shall claim against the City
any related employment benefits, social security, and/or retirement. Nothing contained
herein shall be interpreted as creating a relationship of servant, employee, partnership,
or agency between the CCC and/or any officer, employee or agent of the CCC and the
City, other than as specifically outlined in Section 2(F).
8. Liability Insurance Requirements.
A. Liability insurance. Before this Agreement is fully executed by the parties, the
CCC shall provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance and Endorsement as proof of
liability insurance providing coverage for bodily injury and property damage with limits
not less than Two Million Dollars per occurrence, and Two Million Dollars in the
aggregate. The above coverage limits may be satisfied by the procurement of an
Umbrella or Excess policy if necessary. The certificate shall clearly state who the
provider is, the amount of coverage, the policy number, and when the policy and
provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this
Agreement. The policy shall name the City, its elected and appointment officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers as Additional Insureds, and shall contain a
clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without giving the City
(30) days prior written notice. The Certificate of Insurance shall be provided to the City
annually with each new insurance policy period. The insurance shall be with an
insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in
the State of Washington.
B. The CCC's insurance coverage shall contain a waiver of subrogation, which
must be reflected on the additional insured endorsement(s), and be primary insurance
with respect to those who are Additional Insureds under this Agreement. Any
insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be in
excess of the CCC's insurance and neither the City nor its insurance providers shall
contribute to any settlements, defense costs, or other payments made by the CCC's
insurance.
C. The CCC shall require that all subcontractors it enters into Agreements with
shall maintain and provide proof of insurance in accordance with this section, including
but not limited to the same level of coverage and naming the City, its elected and
appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds.
The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher
in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington, or an approved surplus lines
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company. Subcontractor insurance shall also include a waiver of subrogation which
must be reflected on the additional insured endorsement(s) and be primary insurance
with respect to those who are Additional Insureds under this Agreement. Any
insurance, self-insurance or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be in
excess of any subcontractor's insurance and neither the City nor its insurance providers
shall contribute to any settlements, defense costs, or other payments made by the
subcontractor's insurance.
D. If at any time during the life of this Agreement, or any extension, the CCC or
any subcontractor fails to maintain the required insurance in full force and effect, all
work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately. Notice shall be given to
the City immediately upon failure to maintain said insurance. Any failure to maintain the
required insurance may be sufficient cause for the City to terminate the Agreement.
E. The terms of this section shall survive any expiration or termination of this
Agreement with respect to any event occurring prior to such expiration or termination.
9. Indemnification.
A. The CCC agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its
elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, insurers,
attorneys, and volunteers, together the "Indemnified Parties", from all liabilities, losses,
damages, and expenses related to all claims, suits, arbitration actions, investigations,
and regulatory or other governmental proceedings arising from or in connection with this
Agreement or the acts, failures to act, errors or omissions of the CCC, or any CCC's
agent or subcontractor, in performance of this Agreement, except for claims caused by
one or more of the Indemnified Parties' sole negligence.
B. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is
subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily
injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent
negligence of the CCC and the City, the CCC's liability, including the duty and cost to
defend, shall be only to the extent of the CCC's negligence.
C. It is specifically and expressly understood that the CCC waives any immunity
that may be granted to it under the Washington State industrial insurance act, Title 51
RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. The CCC's indemnification shall
not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount of damages, compensation or
benefits payable to or by any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability
benefit acts or any other benefits acts or programs. The CCC shall require that its
subcontractors, and anyone directly or indirectly employed or hired by CCC, and
anyone for whose acts CCC may be liable in connection with its performance of this
Agreement, comply with the terms of this paragraph, waive any immunity granted under
Title 51 RCW, and assume all potential liability for actions brought by their respective
employees. The Parties acknowledge that they have mutually negotiated this waiver.
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D. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement with respect to any event occurring prior to such expiration or termination.
10. Taxes and Assessments. The CCC shall be solely responsible for compensating
their employees and for paying all related taxes, deductions, and assessments,
including but not limited to, federal income tax, FICA, social security tax, assessments
for unemployment and industrial injury, and other deductions from income which may be
required by law or assessed against either party as a result of this Agreement. In the
event the City is assessed a tax or assessment as a result of this Agreement, the CCC
shall pay the same before it becomes due. If any leasehold tax becomes due and
owing, the CCC shall pay said required leasehold tax.
11. Nondiscrimination Provision. During the performance of this Agreement, the CCC
shall not discriminate in violation of any applicable federal, state and/or local law or
regulation on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, marital
status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, and any other classification protected under federal, state, or local law. This
provision shall include but not be limited to the following: users of the Property and
users of the Trail, employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training,
and the provision of services under this Agreement.
12. Compliance With Law. The CCC agree to perform all work/services under and
pursuant to this Agreement in full compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules,
and regulations adopted or promulgated by any governmental agency or regulatory
body, whether federal, state, local or otherwise.
13. No Insurance. It is understood the City does not maintain liability insurance for the
CCC or its employees and subcontractors.
14. Assignment. This Agreement, or any interest herein, or claim hereunder, shall not
be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by the CCC to any other person or entity
without the prior written consent of the City, which is at the sole discretion of the City. In
the event that such prior written consent to an assignment is granted, then the assignee
shall assume all duties, obligations and liabilities of the CCC stated herein.
15. Delegation of Services. The CCC is the sole point of contact with regard to all
contractual matters arising hereunder, including the performance of services. The
services provided for herein shall be performed by the CCC, and no person other than
regular associates, volunteers, or employees of the CCC shall be engaged on such
work or services. The CCC shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise)
delegate or subcontract performance of any services to any other person or entity
without the prior written consent of the City. The City shall have the sole discretion to
approve or deny such request. Any such delegation or subcontracting without the City's
prior written consent shall be voidable at the City's option. Any subcontractor shall
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assume all duties, obligations and liabilities of the CCC stated herein, this Agreement
and each and every provision herein shall be incorporated in full by reference into the
subcontract, and the subcontractor shall agree to each and every term of this
Agreement.
No delegation of subcontracting of performance of any of the services, with or without
the City's prior written consent, shall relieve the CCC of its responsibility to perform the
services in accordance with this Agreement. The CCC shall be fully responsible for the
performance, acts and omissions of the CCC's employees, CCC's subcontractors, and
any other person who performs or furnishes any services for CCC on the Property.
16. No Conflict of Interest. The CCC represents that it, its Board members, or its
employees do not have any interest and shall not hereafter acquire any interest, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of this
Agreement. The CCC further covenant that it will not hire anyone or any entity having
such a conflict of interest during the performance of this Agreement.
17. Severability.
A. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any part, term or provision of this
Agreement illegal or invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions
shall not be affected, and the parties' rights and obligations shall be construed and
enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular provision held invalid.
B. If any provision of this Agreement is in direct conflict with any statutory
provision of the State of Washington, that provision which may conflict is deemed
inoperative and null and void insofar as it may conflict and is deemed modified to
conform to such statutory provision.
C. Should the City determine that the severed portions substantially alter this
Agreement so that the original intent and purpose of the Agreement no longer exists,
the City may, in its sole discretion, terminate that Agreement.
18. Third Parties. The City and the CCC are the only parties to this Agreement and are
the only parties entitled to enforce its terms. Nothing in this Agreement gives, is
intended to give, or shall be construed to give or provide, any right or benefit, whether
directly or indirectly or otherwise, to third persons.
19. Drafting of Agreement. The City and the CCC have participated in the drafting of
this Agreement. As such, it is agreed by the parties that the general contract rule of law
that ambiguities within a contract shall be construed against the drafter of a contract
shall have no application to any legal proceeding, arbitration and/or action in which this
Agreement and its terms and conditions are being interpreted and/or enforced.
20. Integration. This written document constitutes the entire agreement between the
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City and the CCC. This agreement supersedes and replaces all prior agreements, oral
or written. There are no other oral or written Agreements between the parties as to the
subjects covered herein. No changes or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or
binding upon either party unless such change or addition be in writing and executed by
both parties.
21. Waiver of Breach. A waiver by either party hereto of a breach of the other party
hereto of any covenant or condition of this Agreement shall not impair the right of the
party not in default to avail itself of any subsequent breach thereof. Leniency, delay or
failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any agreement, covenant or
condition of this Agreement, or to exercise any right herein given in any one or more
instances, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any such agreement,
covenant, condition or right.
22. Termination. The City or the CCC may terminate this Agreement, with or without
cause, by giving the other party sixty (60) calendar days written notice of termination.
23. Notices. Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in writing
and sent or hand delivered to the parties to their addresses as follows:
TO CITY: City Engineer
129 N. 2nd St.
Yakima, WA 98901
TO CCC: Cowiche Canyon Conservancy
P.O. Box 877
Yakima, WA 98907
or to such other addresses as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices
and/or demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or hand
delivered. Such notices shall be deemed effective when mailed or hand delivered at the
addresses specified above.
Emergency contact: Cowiche Canyon Conservancy
509-248-5065
info@cowichecanyon.org
City of Yakima
Parks and Recreation Manager
509-575-6005
24. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
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25. Venue. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall lie in
the Superior Court of Washington for Yakima County, Washington.
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 8.
For Meeting of: December 12, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the Cowiche Canyon
Conservancy for the trail use, maintenance and operation of the
area known as Rocky Top
SUBMITTED BY: *Ken Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Manager(509) 576-6416
Brooke Hargreaves, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima (City) owns two 40-acre parcels west of the City. The properties were
acquired for the purpose of the creation of a portion of the William O. Douglas Trail. The
properties were purchased utilizing various grants. The two parcels are part of a larger network of
land which the William O. Douglas Trail traverses. The concept is to create a pathway from AC
Davis High School all the way to Mt. Rainier. Continued efforts are being made to create this trail
connection to Mt. Rainier.
The City, as determined in the City Charter, cannot operate recreational areas outside the city
limits and needs to partner with another organization for the maintenance and operation of the
properties. The Cowiche Canyon Conservancy has graciously agreed to maintain and operate
these parcels and work with the William O. Douglas Trail foundation to keep the trail open for
public use. The Cowiche Canyon Conservancy has a long standing great reputation in our
community for providing recreation opportunity to people and also protecting local habitat and will
be a great partner.
The Agreement with the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy for use, maintenance and operation of
the trail within the Rocky Top area has been enclosed for City Council review.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Partnership Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
D Resolution-CCC agreement 11/29/2023 Resolution
D Cowiche Canyon Conservancy agreement-Rocky Top 11/29/2023 Contract
William O. Douglas Trail-RCO Grant Information 11/15/2023 Backup Material
project snapshot
❑ RCO Agreement 06-1851 C-William O. Douglas Trails 11/15/2023 Backup Material
Connections-Exhibit A