Project Summary Form
Id Number 2006-098
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN-INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Prevention & Education Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Carnation/Duvall Citizens Corp Council
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
L
425-333-5415
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
425-333-5415
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H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
36915 NE 98th St Carnation, WA 98014
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Jeff Madden Grant Writer
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Carnation/Duvall Citizans Corp Council
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
425-333-5415
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
Call Ahead For FAX
Email:
JeffMadden@earthlink.net
Project Information
Project Title:
Tolt Triangle Fire Corp Education and Prevention
Proposed Project Start Date:
01/01/2006
Federal Funding Request:
$
40,200
Proposed Project End Date:
12/31/2006
Total Project Funding:
$
50,200
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
These projects are all stand alone.
Of the fuel reduction projects, clearing along the roads [1] would be the first priority as they affect the largest population. The chipper project
[2]would be the second priority.
The education projects [3 - 6] are listed in priority order.
Brief Project Summary: Who, What, Where, Desired Outcomes in relation to NFP Goals and Community Risk Assessment and
Mitigation Plans (This should summarize page 2).
1-Reduce fuels and improve visibilty and access by pruning and clearing along the following privately owned roads:
-352nd NE from Lake Joy road to NE 98th- NE 98th from 352nd to Tolt Highlands Road and Tolt Highlands Road
-NE Moss Creek Way and Moss Creek Lane NE
-NE 102nd- Foxglove Way- 322nd Way NE
2-Provide an industrial chipper truck and crew to chip piles of brush created by property owners
3-Produce and deliver three separate one day long FireWise-related presentations for the community
4-Purchase, create and distribute appropriate FireWise materials
5-Create banner and other materials to create an information booth
6-Create a FireWise Arboretum showing plants and materials that can be safely used when creating a defensible space
Project Location:
Latitude: 47.638
Longitude: 121.911
County:
King
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Charley Burns
Federal Congressional District:
8
Telephone number of Contact:
360-825-1631
Describe project, including, but not limited to:
x type of project to be delivered
x project location
x method of delivery
x project relationship to community or natural
landscape fire plans
x target audience
x timeliness
x tools and/or skills needed to complete project
x projected timelines and cost estimation
x monitoring and evaluation procedures
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a “Local Coordination
Group.” If you haven’t worked with a local coordination group, why not?
Response:
1-Within 30 feet from the center of the road, on both sides [60 easement]
¢ Prune all limbs as high as possible given the equipment and manpower [a minimum of 15].
¢ Thin dense stands by removing and chipping small trees [less than 3 inches in diameter]
¢ Clear out and chip undergrowth and deadfall
¢ Chip any brush, downed limbs, or other organic material.
¢ In areas of closed canopies, prune limbs or remove trees to provide clear canopy above the road, providing a fire break in case of crown fires.
Perform these tasks along 8.7 miles of the following privately owned roads:
¢ 352nd NE from Lake Joy road to NE 98th [0.5 miles], NE 98th from 352nd to Tolt Highlands Road [0.75 miles] and Tolt Highlands Road, [3.25 miles]
¢ NE Moss Creek Way and Moss Creek Lane NE [1.5 miles]
¢ NE 102nd, Foxglove Way, 322nd Way NE, [2.7 miles]
These gravel roads provie the main access routes for many of the properties in this area. Tolt Highlands road is the only ingress and egress route for allof the
homes the Tolt River Highlands[TRH]. This road also serves as an evacuation route for both the Lake Joy residents [in case they are cut off from access to
other public roads] and Carnation [in case of the breaching of the dam on the Tolt Reservoir]. This road is privately owned and maintained by the property
owners of TRH. This large property owners association has pledged $10,000 in matching funds towards this project.
Another related association, Tolt River Highlands Division 2, is responsible for the maintenance of NE 102nd, Foxglove Way, and 322nd Way NE. These roads
form a loop from NE 98th around to Tolt Highlands road [which connects to NE 98th]. This loop serves as the only access to over 30 property lots [currently
there are 12 occupied homes]. The property owners have agreed to perform much of the initial pruning and thinning as their in-kind contribution towards this
project. The grant funds would be used primarily to hire a chipping truck and crew to clean up the brush after treatment.
The third property association is the North Lake Joy Estates Homeowners Association [NLJE]. This association is responsible for the maintenance of NE Moss
Creek Way and Moss Creek Lane NE roads. These roads connect with Lake Joy road [via 344th Way NE] and the Tolt Pipeline road [access is only allowed
from Lake Joy road, Tolt Pipeline road may be used in emergencies]. With the exception of the main entrance road [344th Way NE] the road canopies are
almost completely closed with a very dense forest right up to the edge of the road and are in severe need of thinning and pruning if they are to function as any
kind of firebreak. These roads are the only access to 17 properties [currently there are 12 properties occupied]. The property owners have agreed to perform
as much of the initial pruning and thinning as their in-kind contribution towards this project. The grant funds would be used primarily to hire a chipping truck and
crew to clean up the brush after treatment.
These projects will clean up the shoulders and edges, improving the roads ability to be an effective firebreak. It will reduce the fuel along the road and open the
canopy. The project will also improve access and visibility for emergency vehicles [important due to the narrow nature of the road and sharp, blind corners].
And the results will be an example of proper forest management, encouraging every property owner to maintain their property.
Between the three areas, almost 20 acres of property will be treated.
2-Provide an industrial chipper, truck and crew to chip piles of brush created by property owners. Make this service available twice [spring and summer] for 3
days each cycle. There are over 900 properties within the 5,800+ acres that make up the current boundaries of the Tolt Triangle Fire Council. There are a large
mix of property types; suburban developments on small lots [less than ½ acre] such as surround Lake Joy, homes on larger lots [1 to 3 acres] such as The
Reserve at Lake Joy, homes and cabins along the Tolt River, small farms, equestrian estates, homes on large estates [3 to 20+ acres] such as North Lake Joy
Estates and Tolt River Highlands, and some properties held in commercial forest land.
3-Produce and deliver three separate, one day long, FireWise-related presentations for the community. The proposed schedule and topics are:
¢ Winter: Fuel reduction, thinning and pruning, and the related permit process
¢ Spring: Defensible Space and defensible landscaping
¢ Fall: Burning permits and related topics
These presentations will be delivered on a weekend by appropriate professionals.
4-Purchase, create and distribute appropriate FireWise materials. These materials would be used in direct mailings and as hand outs at informational
gatherings.
5-Create a banner and other materials to create an information booth during Carnation Farmers market, 4th of July parade and other public gatherings.
1. Prevention of Wildland Urban Interface Fire (40 points)
Describe how the proposal will lead to:
A. Reduction of wildland urban interface fire
B. Reduction of structural losses
C. Homeowner action and personal responsibility to reduce fire loss of private land.
Response:
Thinning along the roads will improve the roads ability to act as a firebreak. It will also improve access for firefighting equipment and
crews by improving visibility and reducing obstructing trees.
Providing a chipper will encourage all owners to reduce fuels on their properties.
Educating property owners about defensible space and other topics will enable property owners to make appropriate changes to
their homes and landscaping. Since everyone has different schedules and learning styles, we plan on offering various types of
educational materials [brochures, presentations, and so on] to reach the largest possible number of homeowners.
Providing wildfire risk assessments will show property owners areas of greatest risk. They can then concentrate their efforts on
making changes to reduce that risk.
2.
Community Participation (30 points)
Detail the community participation and collaboration for this project. Define clearly why you believe your group
will be successful in delivering the proposal to the target audience. How will the project be sustained or carried
forward beyond project timelines? How will the project be monitored and evaluated?
Response:
The origin of the Tolt Triangle Fire Council resulted when several concerned residents of the Tolt River Highlands and Lake Joy
neighborhoods attended a full day FireWise training session. This was followed by two additional FireWise presentations in both the
Lake Joy and Tolt River Highlands neighborhoods where more homeowners learned how to protect their homes from wildfire.
Realizing that both neighborhoods are connected by a contiguous forest, it was determined that a joint plan of action should be
devised to reduce the risk of wildfires and improve evacuation routes in case of such an event. Inspired by the FireWise
presentations and collaboration with government agencies, members of all the neighborhoods have joined together to create a
Community Wildfire Protection Plan and apply for Firewise certification. Community meetings involving a broad selection of
representatives from the local fire department, King County, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest
Service, City of Seattle, and property owners have been held wand a plan has been created. The projects success can be evaluated
by making sure the community receives and retains Firewise certification.
The property associations already mow the shoulders of their roads. The thinning projects will expland the area that is mowed on a
regular basis, preventing the areas from becoming a dense forest again.
Overall success can be evaluated by performing regular risk assessments.
3.
Partnerships (30 points)
Detail the level of involvement of any local multi-agency, emergency services, non-profit coordination group, and
provide a list of partners for this project with their current and expected level of involvement, including any kind of
contributions or matching funds. What is the project relationship to a community risk assessment or mitigation
plan? Include the name of the plan, date it was prepared, and local contact to get a copy of the plan if requested.
Response:
The following is some brief information about the various groups and organizations supporting the efforts of the Tolt Triangle Fire
Council:
Neighborhoods and Related Associations
Tolt River Highlands, including TRH Div 1, Div 2, Div 3, Div 7
www.toltriverhighlands.org
Lake Joy
www.lakejoycommunity.com
North Lake Joy Estates
The Reserve at Lake Joy
The members of these associations constitue to majority of the people living or owning property in the area. The Tolt River
Highlands association has pledged $10,000 towards the roadside fuel reduction project. The other associations have agreed to help
provide in-kind help with the other projects.
Non-profit organizations
Carnation/Duvall Citizens Corp Council
www.cdcncl.org/
Eastside Fire and Rescue
www.eastsidefire-rescue.org/
Governmental Organizations
King County
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Reduce fuels along TRH main roads.
Responsible Party
Tolt River Highlands HOA
3/1/06 - 7/15/06
Reduce fuels along NE 102nd, Foxglove Way, and
322nd Way NE.
Tolt River Highlands Division 2
3/01/2006 - 7/15/2006
Reduce fuels along NE Moss Creek Way and Moss
Creek Lane NE
North Lake Joy Estates Homeowners
Association
3/01/2006 - 7/15/2006
Tolt Triangle Fire Council, Carnation/
Duvall Citizens Corp Council
Provide an industrial chipper, truck and crew to chip
piles of brush created by property owners.
5/13-5/15, 9/16-9/18
Produce and deliver three separate, one day long,
FireWise-related presentations (Fuel Reduction,
Defensible space, burn permits) for the community .
Purchase, create and distribute appropriate
FireWise materials. Plant FireWise demonstration
landscapeing.
Create banner and other materials to create an
information booth during Carnation Farmerâ??s
market, 4th of July parade and other public
gatherings.
Using Washington State DNR assessment
software, offer property owners onsite assessments
performed by volunteers. Put information in
database.
Tolt Triangle Fire Council, Carnation/
Duvall Citizens Corp Council
3/1/06 - 11/1/06
Tolt Triangle Fire Council, Carnation/
Duvall Citizens Corp Council
1/1/06 - 12/31/06
Tolt Triangle Fire Council, Carnation/
Duvall Citizens Corp Council
1/1/06 - 12/31/06
Tolt Triangle Fire Council, Carnation/
Duvall Citizens Corp Council
1/1/06 - 12/31/06
Project Budget
Washington DNR
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
King County DNRP
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Partner 3
Personnel
$0
Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$1,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,500
$13,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$13,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$13,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$13,000
$18,500
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
$28,500
$7,200
$0
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
$7,200
$25,700
$0
$0
$0
$35,700
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$40,200
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
$50,200
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Travel
$0
Subtotal
Equipment
GarminV, HPIpaq, Camer
ArcView license
Subtotal
Supplies
Copies and postage
Subtotal
Contractual
Thinning crew
Chipping crew
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program)
Income1
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1
Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant. Program
income can be made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from renting out real
property or equipment acquired with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items developed under the grant
or cooperative agreement. The use of Program Income during the project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.