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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*Other - BOCCBarbara Vasquez From: Brad Peck <bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 10:49 AM To: Cindy Carter Cc: Barbara Vasquez Subject: FW: CBDL: Reaching out to four counties fc Importance: High tU L,, _N , I-,-- t--' ci'> Commissioner Carter., Thanks for taking my call this morning regarding a one-time funding cost of professional survey work in support of the Columbia Basin Development League's work to complete the second half of the Columbia Basin Project. The Request for Proposals went out in late June with responses due back to the League in early July. I've agreed to reach out to the four "FLAG" counties (Franklin, Lincoln, Adams, Grant) to solicit a total of $15;000 ($3,750 x4 counties) to cover this effort. Thanks for offering to run this by your Board of Commissioners on Monday. Our Board is discussing it Tuesday; I fully expect our Board to support the effort with our 25% share. Respectfully, Brad Peck Commissioner Franklin County, WA L Dated this - 40w '* _ day of 20_11_ Board of County Commissionefs Grant County, Washington A rove Dish rove A_Stain Dist #1 Dist# I I Dist # I Dist #2 Dist# 2 Dist # 2 Dist #3 Dist # 3 Dist # 3 I 23_1 9 H c. t.,o @gmail.com); 'Mark R. Stedman' one-time contribution a discussion about how the League would pay for not only the For the professional survey group we will be hiring (RFP responses To that end, the Task Force asked me to touch base with you. At the last League board meeting you offered to reach out to the FLAG counties (Franklin,, Lincoln, Adams, and Grant) asking for a one-time contribution. I'm wondering if you have done that or if there is anything staff can do to assist? I also wanted to share with you that Stephen McFadd'-"'-n----p---o-p----"--5 -tPose four GRANT COUNTY counties are financially challenged, however, they might be willing to pull funds from their Economic Development Fund so you may wish to suggest that right up front. Thanks Brad, for stepping up, and for being willing to make these calls (or emails). Just toy you a deadline, Chair Stedman would very much like to have a response to this 'ask' by the Executive Committee meeting set for July 10. Is that possible? Vicky VICKY -)Cfldl Idu Executive Director 509.782.9442 1509.782.1203 (fax) 203 Mission Avenue, Suite 107 1 PO Box 745, Cashmere, WA 98815 www.cbdl.org Like us on Facebook I #Col u m bia Basin Project 2 1A' CYL U8 M_ B F OASIN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROJECT TITLE: Survey Design and Analysis PROPOSAL DUE DATE: July 5, 2019 ESTIMATED PROJECT TIMELINE: July through September 2019 BUDGET: Not to exceed $15,000, unless justification provided The Columbia Basin Development League seeks proposals from interested and qualified firms to provide services to design, execute, and analyze a stakeholder survey. BACKGROUND The Columbia Basin Development League (League) works toward a fully developed Columbia Basin Project that supports a robust regional and state economy and quality of life through efficient, well-maintained, affordable infrastructure and sustainable environmental stewardship. Located in eastern Washington, the Columbia Basin Project (Project) is the largest federal Reclamation project in the United States; it was authorized in 1933 to convert wasteland into land suitable for habitation and cultivation. The most recognizable feature of the Project is Grand Coulee Dam, and Project benefits include irrigation, power, flood control, municipal and industrial water uses, recreation, and wildlife habitat. The reservoirs and wetland features of the Project create multiple tourism opportunities related to boating, fishing, hunting, and bird watching. The cumulative economic activity generated within the Project's boundaries is over $5.8 billion, and over three million people annually recreate within the Project. Approximately 680,000 acres of the Project's total 1,029,000 acres are irrigated, and the agriculture made possible by the complex and comphrensive system of irrigation canals and pipelines, reservoirs, and pumping facilities provides for the region's economic vitality. Agriculture is second only to manufacturing among Washington State's leading industries, and much of Washington's agriculture production occurs within the Project. As a result, thriving cities and towns have become established along with the requisite processing facilities. Full development of the Project was intended to be phased over several decades and has been made possible by a unique public-private partnership between the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Washington State Department of Ecology, three Columbia Basin Project irrigation districts, and Project landowners. As the only non-governmental entity representing stakeholder interests in the Project, the League is in a unique position to promote and advocate. Two main goals exist: 1) ADVOCACY: Create an environment conducive to implementing legislative., congressional, and agency actions 2) COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH: Achieve broad consensus on the value of the Columbia Basin Project and the plan for its continued, phased development Page 1 of 3 U B J D E VE L 0 P.M E N* T L'E A J E Target audiences are broad: • Geographic o Communities served by the Columbia Basin Project o, Communities that house support facilities like processing plants o Communities where influential policy makers reside • Columbia Basin Development League members • Columbia Basin Project landowners • Those whose livelihoods and businesses are integrated with the future of the Columbia Basin Project • State influencers o Economic development organizations o Irrigation Districts o Utilities o Agencies • State, County, and Municipal Elected Officials • Ports • Federal Agencies • National Elected Officials Strategic Assumptions The assumptions listed below depict realities of the environment in which the League operates. 1) The League currently is comprised primarily of agricultural interests with different approaches and priorities related to addressing the crisis of the Odessa Aquifer and the continued development of the Project. The opportunity exists to clarify what the differences are and why and identify common ground upon which we all can agree. By doing so, the League can establish its credibility as the leading organization working to bring water to eastern Washington. 2) The public does not understand the variety of elements that need to come together to develop short- and long-term solutions. The opportunity exists to identify the existing level of awareness and how best to communicate in a manner that resonates despite the lack of knowledge, interest in details or impact on their livelihood. 3) The League is committed to working in a responsible and responsive manner with elected officials and others to develop the Project in a manner that will respond to the needs and concerns of a wide range of stakeholders. The opportunity exists to expand support beyond the agricultural community to Include businesses, community groups and those concerned about the environmental Impact of the Project. 4) Recent concerns about availability of domestic water have focused the attention of a much broader group of Washingtonians on the need to resolve the declining aquifer issue. The opportunity exists for the League to use this increased interest to get its message to members of the public and policy makers and to influence actions to implement solutions. Page 2 of 3 "BIADAS. t.-a"LUM. .......... 1 -'R.. ;..::::.;.,.: PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS The League seeks expert services in the design, execution, and analysis of a stakeholder survey, the outcomes of which will inform future League goals, objectives, and the prioritization of each. The League acknowledges the many and varied stakeholder perspectives and interests that exist in the Project. Accordingly, the League intends to capture the level of awareness and understanding that exists about Project issues as well as the varied perspectives about them. This would allow the League to identify gaps in advocacy and education and most effectively work to close those gaps. Essentially, this project will capture Project voices, identify where there are differences, promote harmonization where possible, and identify a path forward that will continue progress for all but do no harm to individual pursuits. A Task Force was formed to oversee this effort. Informed by the work of this RFP's winning bidder, the Task Force will be able to: • Identify Project stakeholders • Foster a cohesive network • Consider operating, authorizing, and enabling environments • Clarify stakeholder priorities • Identify short, mid, and long-term goals toward League mission fulfillment • Inform League advocacy efforts • Agree on unified effort and consistent messaging TASK FORCE DELIVERABLE: Based on input from stakeholders, present a proposal for short, mid, and long-term goals for the League to adopt toward mission fulfillment; upon review and committee input, proposal will be presented to the full League Board for adoption. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL Proposals are due via email by close of business Friday, July 5 to: Michelle Voie, Executive Services Coordinator, michelle@cbdl.org Proposals must: 1. Be submitted by email in PDF format 2. Include a summary of firm's background and experience 3. Include name, phone number, email, and address of at least three client references 4. Provide detailed proposal including estimated timeline and expense breakdown Contract will be awarded based on competitive nature proposals from reputable firms that meet project objectives within budget. Direct questions, by email only, to Vicky Scharlau, Executive Director, vicky0)cbdl.org_ Page 3of3 COtUMBIABASI-N M, DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE November 6, 2018 Richard Stevens Grant County Commissioners PO Box 203 Ephrata, WA 98823 Dear Richard: Together, we're making history pushing for full development of the Columbia Basin Project (CBP) that continues to allow a robust regional and state economy and quality of life through efficient, well-maintained, affordable infrastructure and sustainable environmental stewardship. Would you reaffirm your commitment by renewing your member Thanks to your membership, our advocacy and outreach efforts, coordinated with CBP partners, are yielding favorable results including: • Over $15M appropriated by the State Legislature in the 2017-19 Capital Budget • Bureau of Reclamation revised the Odessa Ground Water Replacement Program's (OGWRP) Benefit/Cost ratio making the program eligible for federal funding • $1.99M Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funds allocated to the Pasco Pump Lateral,, Potholes Supplemental Feed Route, and OGWRP • "Waiting for Water", the League's educational documentary, was shared with policymakers in Olympia, Washington D.C., and local service clubs In 2019, we plan to accomplish even more. Your membership dollars will help: • Continue efforts to develop additional sources of water and infrastructure funding • Secure nearly $20M in the State Legislature's 2019-2021 capital budget • Retain funding for the CBP and secure funding for OGWRP in Reclamation's 2021 budget • Secure support for U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds for OGWRP bridges • Continue outreach and education through efforts like the quarterly newsletter --the Voice of the Project—and distribution of the documentary "Waiting for Water" Your support is criticalto our work and helps ensure that the economic vitality of the Project will continue for generations to come. Please renew your membership with the enclosed form or renew online at www-cbd1.orq/member shir). Thank you for your continued commitment to the Columbia Basin Project. t A, fl fl Vicky i ky -Scharlau Executive Director NOV 1 5 2018 MMISISION-ERS Bill To: Richard Stevens Grant County Commissioners F50 Box 203 Ephrata, WA 98823 2 Dist " To renew Vour membership at Vour current level: INVOICE Date Invoice #] 11/6/2018 12019 daw of -,Ire r FLI, (0 1 rd t n f,, C"(11PHrlissioners "ae �% _ths Fst irl i Dist 441 Dist :V2 Amount: 2019 Dist #7 Disf to $5000 Dis! #3 Membership: Description: Quantity: Amount: 2019 Major 1 $5000 / want to do more to support the Proiect! Please add a one-time donation supporting targeted targered outreach, to my membership. Total Payment: $,r.:5 � 00� Your membership directly supports efforts of the League. 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