Enclosure 3A - Project Summary Form
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Wildland Urban Interface Fuels / Education and
Prevention / Community Planning for Fire Protection Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
MARYHILL MUSEUM OF ART
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
509-773-3733
509-773-6138
maryhill@maryhillmuseum.org
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale, WA 98620
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Brian Grant, Grounds Manager and Pat Perry Operations Manager
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Maryhill Museum of Art
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
509-773-3733
509-773-6138
maryhill@maryhillmuseum.org
Project Information
Project Title: MARYHILL MUSEUM AS A PRIME ANCHOR POINT FOR FIGHTING & ARRESTING WILDFIRES.
* 2) Fire Break and Fire Access Road Improvements; Installation of fire prevention education signage.
June, 2002, with (contracted) chemical
maintenance over next five years
Project End:
Project Start:
June, 2002
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Funding:
$17,975
$32,725
Yes: We want to 1) clear hazardous woody
fuels; and * 2) improve fire breaks and fire access roads, and install fire prevention signage.
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
Brief Project Description:
Establish Maryhill as a prime anchor point for fighting and arresting wildfires.
600 6000
Specifically, to improve 7 miles of existing fire breaks and fire access roads on Maryhill Museum of Art’s
6000 acre conservatory, (contracted with 3 men/ 133 man hours/ $75 hr.), and install 4 fire prevention
education signs.
Maryhill Museum of Art, a private not for profit 501(c) (3) incorporated in the State of Washington, has
partnered with Klickitat County department of emergency management, local ranchers and neighbors to
develop a preliminary fire plan for its 6000 acre conservatory. This plan is multi-faceted and includes:
removal of hazardous woody fuels; improvement of existing fire break and fire access roads; development of
water access; creation of green belts and installation of fire prevention education signage.
In 2001 funds were awarded to begin implementation of the plan, with a total of 8 acres of woody fuels
removed from those 35 acres immediately surrounding the Museum, and to begin rejuvenation of existing
fire break/ fire access roads. We ask for your continued support.
Project Location:
Washington
County:
Congressional District:
Klickitat
15
Project Type: Check appropriate project type. More than one type may be checked. If only Box (4) is checked, use Enclosure 4.
(1) x Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Project
(2)
Wildland Urban Interface Education and Prevention Project
(3)
(4)
Community Planning for Fire Protection Project
Fuels Utilization and Marketing Project
If the applicant is an unincorporated area, define the geographic area being represented:
Enclosure 3B (Page 1 of 3) - Project Narrative Description
Applications for funding must include a narrative response that describes the proposal. Please do not submit responses longer than one page,
single space, 12-pitch font.
Describe project including, but not limited to:
 project location
Address these
 project implementation
items as
 anticipated outcomes
applicable:
 measures and reporting
 partners
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project income
project time frames
specify types of activities and equipment used
amount or extent of actions (acres, number of homes, etc)
environmental, cultural and historical resource requirements
Response:
LOCATION: Maryhill Museum of Art, a private not for profit 501-c-3 organization, is located in an
unincorporated rural area of south central Washington, intersecting State Scenic Route 14 between mile post
98.3 and 102. The Museum manages a 6,000-acre conservatory of rangeland. Every year wildfires race
through the area (19 fires burned 6,840 acres in the area from 1999-2001), their severity compounded by
drought conditions the region has suffered over the past 5 years. The roads and breaks running across the
conservatory are in need of upgrading and rejuvenating.
PARTNERS: In 2001 you awarded Maryhill funding to begin implementation of a community fire protection
plan that had been developed in partnership with an advisory committee made up of local fire district
officials, the Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management and nearby residents, with the Yakama
Nation invited to participate. Funds were used to mechanically remove hazardous fuels from a total of 8
acres of aging trees and shrubs within the 35 acres immediately surrounding the Museum, and to begin the
rejuvenation of existing fire breaks/ fire roads across Maryhill lands.
IMPLEMENTATION, ACTIVITIES, EQUIPMENT, TIMEFRAME: June 2002, with chemical maintenance
to continue over the next 5 years (to be written into the original contract.) Funds will be used to contract with
2 local businesses, for a total of 3 people employed, to improve existing roads/breaks according to their
condition, their proximity to water (for emergency fire vehicles; development of water access is part of our
overall plan) and their location. The contractors anticipate that this work will take approximately 133 manhours. Activity will range from light disking with chemical weed retardant control spraying, to grading, to
storm-proofing. Equipment (included in the cost of the contracts) to be used includes a grader, a tractordisker, a gravel truck and sprayer, in addition to the pick-up used by the contractor. The 2000 yards (at $7.00
a yard) of pit rock gravel needed for the job will be contributed by Maryhill Museum, as will the Grounds
Manager’s time and expertise. Signage will be compatible with existing signage (porcelain) and be installed
by Museum staff during the summer.
OUTCOMES: Outcomes of the completed project will position Maryhill Museum as a prime anchor point
for fighting and arresting wildfires in this region. Outcomes will also greatly improve fire access for fire
fighters and their equipment, thus reducing the severity of fires; provide increased protection for fire fighters,
and visitors, neighbors and nearby communities; safeguard historic and venerated sites and strengthen
interagency coordination. Additionally, educational signage will alert the visiting public to the severity of the
danger of wildfires.
MEASURES AND REPORTING: Maryhill keeps data on fires, and keeps in touch with the local fire
authorities. Success of the work will be based on resulting ease of access and affectedness of the roads and
breaks.
INCOME: No income will be generated from this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL; CULTURAL; HISTORICAL REQUIRMENTS: All have been met.
Enclosure 3B (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following four criteria. Within each criterion, subcriteria are listed in descending order of importance. Limit your responses to the areas provided.
1. Reducing Fire Risk. (40 points))
A. Describe how the proposal promotes reduction of risk in high hazard areas or communities.
B. Describe how the proposed project benefits resources on federal land or adjacent non-federal land, or how it protects the safety
of communities.
C. To what extent does the project implement or create a cooperative fuels treatment plan or community fire strategy (include
evidence of the plan if it already exists)?
D. Explain to what extent the affected community or proponent has been involved or plans to involve the affected community in a
qualified fuels education program (e.g., FIREWISE).
E. Explain how the proposal (a) leads to, enhances or restores a local fire-adapted ecosystem, and/or (b) mitigates or leads to the
mitigation of hazardous fuel conditions.
F. How will the proposed treatments be maintained over time?
Response:
A & B: Improved fire break/roads will give fire fighters faster and safer access to fires, as well as slowing
and/ or arresting fires, depending upon the wind and voracity of the fire, thereby protecting surrounding
homes, communities and lands.
C: Building on the County’s emergency management plan, this project will continue with implementation of
the plan.
D: Maryhill Museum has committed to making space available for educational signage at those locations on
the ground most heavily visited by the public: the Museum; Stonehenge Memorial, Loops Road and the
Hiway 97 overlook.
E: Improving fire breaks and fire access roads will mitigate hazardous fuels conditions.
F: Chemically treated breaks will be treated over a five year period, cost of which is included in the budget
under contractual.
2. Increasing local capacity. (30 points)
A. How would the proposal improve or lead to the improvement of the local economy in terms of jobs and sustainable economic
activity? How many jobs are expected to be created or retained and for how long (please distinguish between essentially yearround and seasonal jobs)?
B. To what extent will this project be offered to serve as a model for other communities?
C. Will biomass or forest fuels be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much?
Response:
A: This work will be seasonal, contracted out with 2 local businesses for a total of approximately 133 manhours at $75.00 an hour (includes use of equipment).
B: We would be honored to make this a model for the region, at any time during or after the project, as
needed.
C: N/A.
Enclosure 3B (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
3. Increasing interagency and intergovernmental coordination. (15 Points)
A. Describe how this project implements a local intergovernmental strategy plan, or creates such a plan. Describe the plan if it
already exists.
B. Explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning among federal, state, tribal, local government and
community organizations. List the cooperators.
Response:
A: A preliminary fire plan has been developed by the Community Fire Plan Advisory Committee (see listed
below). This plan includes removal of hazardous woody materials; improving fire access roads and fire
breaks; water access development; creating living green belt fire breaks and installation of fire prevention
educational signage.
B: Maryhill Museum is part of an existing partnership made up of an advisory committee who meet on a
monthly basis to review all land related issues – including fire prevention – involving Maryhill property. In
addition to enjoying and maintaining active communication with officials of the local fire district as well as
the Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management, Maryhill staff has worked with the US
Department of Fish and Wildlife in implementation of the first phase of the Fire Plan.
Maryhill Museum enjoys a strong level of cooperation. Our community Fire Plan Advisory Committee is
made up of these local orchardists and ranchers: Robert Bailey, Colin Bennett, Dave Clayton, Marty Hudson,
Bob Imrie, Tom Martin and Dick Wheelhouse. Together, we work in consultation with the Klickitat County
Department of Emergency Management, the City of Goldendale, the Community of Maryhill and the Yakama
Nation.
4. Expanding Community Participation. (15 Points)
A. To what extent have interested people and communities been provided an opportunity to become informed and involved in this
proposal?
B. Describe the extent of local support for the project, including any cost-sharing arrangements.
C. What are the environmental, social and educational benefits of the project?
Response:
A: As a 6000 acre site located in an unincorporated region of the County, Maryhill Museum is a community
unto itself. However, the project has full support of the site’s neighbors including the community of Maryhill
(adjacent to the south-east boundary) and the nearby city of Goldendale (12 miles to the north). Interested
parties are and have been involved.
B: The Board of Trustees has made a commitment to cost-share through in-kind staff and resources for this
project, including 2000 yards of pit gravel at $7.00 a yard.
C: The results of this project – fire break and fire road access improvements – will increase the safety for fire
fighters and the public. The local fire district uses Museum lands for fire training, and may incorporate this
into their schedule as needed. Local employees will benefit from employment, and fire prevention
educational signage will be installed as part of this project.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Evaluate 2001 project
accomplishments
Spring 2002
Museum and Committee
Assess needs for fire break and access
road improvements
Spring 2002
Grounds manager, contractor
Apply for funding
Spring 2002
Maryhill Museum
Implement project
Install signs
On going annual chemical application
Summer 2002
Summer 2002
Annually through 2006
Contracted Labor
Museum Staff
Contracted Labor
Assess Project
Winter 2002-2003
Maryhill Museum, Committee
Enclosure 3D Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
$0.00
$0.00
$2,000
$0.00
$2,000
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$750
$14,000
$14,750
$0.00
$0.00
$9,975
$5,000
$14,975
Personnel
$2,000
Subtotal
$0.00
$2,000
$0.00
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Travel
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Gate with lock
2000 yards of pit rock gravel
Subtotal
Contractual
Fire access/break roads
Chemical application
Subtotal
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$750
$14,000
$14,750
$9,975
$5000 (over 5 yrs)
$14,975
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Other
4 educational signs @ $750 ea.
$3,000
Subtotal
$3,000
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$3,000
$0.00
$3,000
Total Costs
$17,975
$14,750
$0.00
$0.00
$32,725
Project (Program) Income1
(using deductive alternative)
1
$0.00
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.