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In Reply Refer To:
FWS-13 B032 I-13CPA0222
SEP 0 9 2013
Danielle LeFer, Ph.D.
Conservation Director
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
916 Silver Spur Road
Rolling I fills Estates, CA 90274
Subject: Coastal Program Project
Award Number: F 13AC00759
Dear Dr. LeFer:
Congratulations, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program will be working with you to
implement your conservation project,"Habitat Restoration at Abalone Cove Ecological
Reserve." The attached landowner agreement and work plan outline the steps to achieve your
project goals.
Please note the upcoming work period, when the tasks identified in the attached work plan will
need to be completed and invoiced. The work period must be completed within the next 5 years
(by August 15, 2018); however, please do not initiate any work until the Coastal Program
Biologist notifies you that all Service project compliance has been completed. Please also
note the attachment that outlines the Federal Regulations pertaining to Federal Assistance and
the attached landowner agreement that individual landowners involved in the project will be
signing. All applicable authorities and regulations outlined in these attachments, excluding those
specific to a landowner, apply to recipients of Federal Assistance.
The Coastal Program Biologist will provide technical assistance throughout the entire project
term to support any actions needed to ensure that the project functions as intended. You will be
required to submit annual project progress and financial reports for the duration of your
agreement with the Service. The reports are due on August 15`h of each year and at project
close-out. The Coastal Program Biologist will assist you,as needed, with the required reports for
your project.
Payment Requests:
ASAP Accounting Information: Use the following information to identify your award funds at:
ww,w.asap. ;ov.
F l 3AC00759 Coastal Program $10,000
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Please coordinate with the Coastal Program Biologist when you plan to request payments for•
your conservation project. When your project or substantial phase of your project is complete,
the Coastal Program Biologist will inspect the accomplished work to certify that it was
completed in accordance with the work plan. After the accomplished work is inspected and
certified to he complete, the Coastal Program Biologist will assist you in the process to receive
your partial or final payment. Your Coastal Program Point of Contact is listed below:
Coastal Program Point of Contact Coastal Program
Ms. Carolyn Lieberman
2 177 Salk Avenue, Suite 250
Carlsbad, California 92008
760-431-9440 ext 240
Carolyn_Lieberman@fws.gov
The Coastal Program is proud to have you as a partner, and we commend you on your
commitment to land stewardship. We look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
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Carrie ,'hom sonRegion 8, Chief of I labitat Restoration
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Attachments
ATTACHM ENT
Code of Federal Regulations/Regulatory Requirements:
1. 2 CFR Part 25 Central Contractor Registration and Data Universal Numbering
System
2. 2 CFR Part 170 Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation
3. 2 CFR Part 1400 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)
4. 2 CFR Part 175 Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
5. 43 CFR 12(A)Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost Principles for
Assistance Programs
6. 43 CFR 12(C)Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local
7. 43 CFR 12(F) Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, I lospitalsz other Non-Profit
and Commercial Organizations
8. 43 CFR 43 Governmentwide Requirements for a Drug-Free Workplace
9. 43 CFR 18 New Restrictions on Lobbying
10. 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart E—Buy American Requirements for Assistance
Programs
11. 48 CFR Part 31.2 - Contracts with Commercial Organizations
12. 48 CFR Part 52.215.2 -Audit and Records—Negotiation
13. 305 DM 3 Integrity of Scientific and Scholarly Activities
Award#: F13AC00759
Project Name: Habitat Restoration at Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve
Award Start Date: August 15,2013
Award Expiration Date: August 15,2018
CDFA#: 15.630
COASTAL PROGRAM LANDOWNER AGREEMENT
This agreement between the Successor Agency to the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment
Agency(Landowner),the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which operates Abalone Cove Shoreline
Park(City),the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy(Cooperator),and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service(Service)is entered into pursuant to authority contained in section 1 of the Fish
and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661,and section 7 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of
1956, 16 U.S.C. 3771 et seq. This project was selected for funding because the Landowner,City
and Cooperator share a common objective with the Service to conserve habitat for the benefit of
Federal trust species,and the project supports priority actions identified in the Pacific Southwest
Region Coastal Program Strategic Plan and Strategic Plan for the Coastal Program in Southern
California/San Diego Bay.
Landowner and City hereby agree to participate with the Service in conducting certain
conservation practices on lands owned in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County,
State of California described as follows: 18 acres of habitat located in the Abalone Cove
Reserve between Palos Verdes Drive South and the Pacific Ocean(around 33.738901N and
188.373737W).
In signing this agreement,the Landowner and City join as a participant in a wildlife habitat
improvement program and grant to the Service and the Cooperator authority to complete the
conservation project,or to personally carry out management activities with financial or material
support as described in attached Project Work Plan. Any donation of supplies,equipment,or
direct payment from the Service to the Landowner and the Cooperator for carrying out the
conservation project is also included in the Project Work Plan. The activities conducted pursuant
to this agreement are not to replace,supplement or otherwise contribute to any mitigation or
compensation that may be required of the Landowner,or other parties,as a result of any
mandated requirements.
This agreement may be modified at any time by mutual written consent of the parties. It may be
terminated by any party upon 30 days advance written notice to the other parties. However, if
the Landowner, City or Cooperator terminates the agreement before its expiration,or if the
Landowner,City or Cooperator should materially default on these commitments,then the
Cooperator agrees to reimburse the Service prior to final termination for the prorated costs of all
parts of this conservation project placed on the land through this agreement. For these purposes,
the total cost of the conservation project to the United States are agreed to be$ 10,000.00.
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Landowner:
The Landowner guarantees ownership of the above-described land and warrants that there are no
outstanding rights which interfere with this Landowner Agreement.
The Landowner will notify the Service of planned or pending changes in ownership. A change
of ownership shall not change the terms of this agreement. The agreement shall be in effect on
the described land for the period of the agreement.
The Landowner retains all responsibility for taxes,assessments,and damage claims.
The Landowner agrees to allow access(with advance notice)to the Service to implement the
project described in the work plan,and to monitor project success.
At the end of the agreement term,the conservation project will become the sole property and
complete responsibility of Landowner and the City. There shall be no obligation to any of the
agencies of the agreement after the term of the agreement has expired.
The Cooperator will be responsible for securing any necessary permits. Technical advice and
support will be provided by participating agencies in the application for the permit(s).
The Landowner,the City and Cooperator agree to identify the Service's contribution to the
project during public presentations,reports,or other information published about the project,as
appropriate.
Service:
The Service will provide ongoing technical assistance throughout the entire agreement term to
support any actions needed to ensure that the project functions as intended.
The Service, its agents,or assignees reserve the right to enter the land at reasonable times for
Landowner's habitat management purposes and to inspect completed work.
The Service assumes no liability for damage or injury other than that caused by its own
negligence,on the above acreage. The Service does not assume jurisdiction over the premises by
this agreement.
The Service is prohibited by law from making obligations that exceed available funds and,
therefore,the Service can do only that work which is funded. In the event funds are not available
to do the conservation project work within the period of time or in the manner prescribed in the
special provisions, the Service will advise the Landowner and the City of that fact.
Spatial Information Sharing: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974,permission must be
obtained from the Landowner before any personal information can be released. The only
information that can be shared is payment information that is authorized by law. Therefore,
Landowner consent is requested to allow for sharing of spatial information about this project
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solely with conservation cooperators providing technical or financial assistance with the
restoration,enhancement or management of fish and wildlife habitat.
I,the Landowner,consent to having spatial information about this project shared with
other conservation cooperators
1-7 I,the Landowner,do NOT wish to have any spatial information about this project shared
with other conservation cooperators
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PROJECT WORK PLAN
Award#: F 13AC00759
Project Name: Habitat Restoration at Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve
Award Start Date: August 15,2013
Award Expiration Date: August 15,2018
CDFA#: 15.630
The conservation project described below is agreed to by the Successor Agency to the Rancho
Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency(Landowner),the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy(Cooperator),and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(Service) in a Landowner Agreement and is effective as of the date of last signature. Please do
not initiate any work until we notify you that all project compliance has been completed.
PLANNED WORK
The Service Coastal Program Biologist will provide technical assistance to the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy(Cooperator),the City and Landowner throughout the entire project
term to support any actions needed to ensure that the project functions as intended.
Implementation of the project will be memorialized with a Landowner Agreement through
signature of this Work Plan by Landowner,the City,the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy,and the Service. The Project Manager(s)will work with the Coastal Program
Biologist to secure the Landowner Agreement.
Project Manager/Cooperator: Landowner:
Danielle LeFer,Ph.D. Joel Rojas
Conservation Director Community Development Director
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy City of Rancho Palos Verdes
916 Silver Spur Road 30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rolling Hills Estates,CA 90274 Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
310-541-7613 X 203 310-544-5298
dlefer@pvplc.org joelrrpv.com
Coastal Program Biologist
Carolyn Lieberman
Coastal Program Coordinator for Southern California
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2177 Salk Avenue, Suite 250
Carlsbad,California 92008
(760)431-9440 ext 240
Carolyn_Lieberman@fws.gov
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is located within the Abalone Cove Reserve(Reserve)which is part of the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve(PVNP)located in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,California(Figure
1). The PVNP is managed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy(PVPLC). The
Abalone Cove Reserve is located along the southern shoreline of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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1. Purpose and Need
The Abalone Cove Reserve is an important coastal ecological reserve for the Los Angeles
Region. It supports rare native habitats such as southern coastal bluff scrub,coastal sage scrub
and coastal cactus scrub. Several rare coastal species have been documented within the Reserve,
including rare coastal plants(Suaeda taxifolia,Dudleya virens,Aphanisma blittoides,Atriplex
paci ica,Lycium brevipes var hassei),the federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher
(Polioptila cal ifornica cal ifornica),and declining coastal cactus wren(Campylorhynchus
brunneicapillus).
Encroachment by several species of non-native invasive plants is threatening the ecological
health of the native vegetation on the bluffs in the Abalone Cove Reserve(Figure 2). The
PVPLC has identified two areas within the Abalone Cove Reserve that are dominated by non-
native invasive plants species. Most notable are crystalline iceplant(Mesembryanthemum
crystallinum), black mustard(Brassica nigra), fennel(Foeniculum vulgare),and acacia(Acacia
cyclops). The fragmented habitat in the proposed restoration locations limits wildlife use and
provides opportunity for the further spread and establishment of invasive weed species.
The project will enhance 18 acres of the Reserve through eradication of non-native invasive plant
species and establishment of appropriate native vegetation within 5 acres(Figure 2). The
restoration will expand available habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher,and the coastal
cactus wren; increase numbers of sensitive plant species(Suaeda taxifolia,Atriplex paci rca,
Lycium brevipes var hassei;Dudleya virens,Aphanisma blittoides),remove invasive plant
species;and decrease erosion and sediment movement along bluffs(Figure 2).
The project will reduce the impact of human disturbance on plants and wildlife by clearly
defining authorized trails,such as the California Coastal Trail,and closing unauthorized and
unsustainable trails. The project is consistent with the recently approved Preserve Trails Plan
which establishes official trails and closes unsustainable or redundant trails within the PVNP.
The project will close unauthorized trails through fencing or blockages,signage,community
outreach,and establishing native habitat in the footprint of the closed trails. Closing steep,
unsustainable trails will also reduce erosion and sediment movement into the ocean. The
restored area will increase trail users' appreciation of native habitat,and enhance visitors'
experience in the Reserve.
Other activities consistent with the intent of the project may be conducted as part of the project
as deemed appropriate by the Coastal Program Biologist.
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2. Goals and Objectives
The project will restore native coastal sage scrub,coastal bluff scrub, and mixed coastal scrub
thereby providing contiguous native habitat within 18 acres that is resistant to the invasion of
invasive weed species and provides increased nesting, cover and foraging opportunities for
wildlife. In addition to these broad goals, the project will include the following site-specific
objectives:
• Restore 5 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat, coastal bluff scrub, and mixed coastal
scrub thereby reducing fragmentation of native habitat currently inhabited by coastal
California gnatcatcher;
• Stop encroachment of plant species listed by the California Invasive Plant Council as
invasive and high priority: fennel, black mustard, and acacia;
• Increase the number of California gnatcatchers and cactus wrens. and recovery
ability;
• Increase the number of rare plants(dudleya, aphanisma. saltscale);
• Provide increased habitat for the rare southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
(California Fish and Game Watch List), also found at the Abalone Cove Reserve;
• Promote ecological functions, erosion control. and water filtration.
• Promote stewardship of native habitats, a land ethic, and increased ecological
appreciation and understanding through participation in restoration activities by the
community, Peninsula High School HERO club members, Eagle Scouts, Marymount
College service learning students, elementary school students, and college interns.
• Provide employment skills training for youth in the Los Angeles Conservation Corps
and the Americorps.
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3. Methods
The Habitat Restoration Plan for the Abalone Cove Reserve in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve,
dated June 2013 (Restoration Plan),provides a detailed methodology for the habitat restoration.
The habitat restoration program consists of site preparation (primarily removal of non-native
plant species),native planting/seeding, supplemental watering, maintenance,and monitoring
(Table 1). A brief summary of the restoration activities is provided below.
Table 1: Restoration Project Activities and Schedule
Activity Timeframe
Site Clearing Spring and Summer
Invasive weed species control and grow-kill Spring and Summer
cycle
Installation of supplemental watering system* Summer
Planting container stock Fall and Early Winter
Seed application Fall and Early Winter
Monitoring and maintenance To begin upon successful installation of
container plants
*Supplemental watering system may not be installed if supplemental watering is conducted using
a watering truck.
Site preparation will consist of removal of non-native invasive plants with a combination of
chemical and mechanical treatment conducted during the spring and summer. A grow-and-kill
methodology will be used thereafter by removing non-native invasive plants that emerge after
rain events.
Coastal sage scrub, coastal bluff scrub,and mixed coastal scrub will be established in different
locations as shown in Figure 2. Establishing native target vegetation will focus on the
installation of container plants. A native seed mix will be applied as a supplemental measure to
increase cover and density. With the exception of the mixed coastal scrub,the intent is to have
only appropriate native plant species in the restoration area. The area identified as mixed coastal
scrub will retain existing pine trees over 5 feet tall to retain the character of the site and maintain
some of the existing hiking experiences for the community.
Plant materials include container stock and seed of coastal scrub species,as indicated in the plant
palettes provided in Tables 2-4 in the Restoration Plan.As much as feasible, the container plants
will be grown at the PVPLC nursery from native seed collected on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
PVPLC will collect available seed from the Peninsula for application at the restoration site. If
some species cannot be grown as container stock or local seed is not available for collection,the
planting palettes may be adjusted,or another source may be used for acquiring locally sourced
plant materials.
Planting of container stock and application of seed will occur at the onset of the rainy season or
soon thereafter(November through February)to take advantage of seasonal rainfall patterns and
most appropriate growing season temperatures. '1'o aid in plant establishment,either or both an
arylamide copolymer(e.g.,Terra-Sorb Hydrogel)that improves moisture surrounding the
rootball or a time release moisture source(e.g., DriWater)may be installed with the container
plants.
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Erosion control,such as the installation of sandbags, fiber rolls,silt fencing,and/or erosion
control matting may be used to control erosion until target vegetation becomes established. No
erosion control devices that contain seed from non-native plants will be used. Once target
vegetation is established,erosion control consisting of non-organic material(i.e., plastic)will be
removed from the site.
Maintenance will be conducted until installed native vegetation is fully established,
approximately three years. Maintenance will include removal of non-native invasive plants
species,supplemental watering,supplemental planting,trash removal and erosion control as
necessary. The PVPLC will conduct inspections quarterly to identify and direct necessary
maintenance activities.
Supplemental irrigation will be provided for the first year after installation to help the container
plants become established. Watering would be conducted using a hose connected to a watering
truck. Watering would likely be conducted every 3-4 weeks during the dry season and more
frequently immediately after installation if natural rainfall does not provide adequate moisture. It
is anticipated that all supplemental irrigation will be completed around 3 years after vegetation is
established. if irrigation systems are installed,they will be removed once plants are established.
Performance standards include minimum coverage of native vegetation communities for three
years as shown in Table 2. Annual qualitative assessments will be conducted through visual
analysis of the restoration area to assess vegetation development,weed presence,and plant
establishment. Representative photographs of the restoration site from stationary photo points
will be taken annually.
Table 2: Performance standards for Percent Cover of Native Species within the Restoration
Areas _
Year Coastal Sage Scrub Coastal Bluff Scrub Mixed Coastal Scrub*
Year 1 >10% >10% >10%
Year 2 >20% >20% >15%
Year 3 >40% >30% >20%
*Percent cover totals exclude cover of pine trees.
4. Measures to Minimize Impacts to Sensitive Species
No special-status wildlife or plant species have been documented within the specific areas
identified for restoration. However,coastal California gnatcatcher,cactus wren,and five special-
status plants species have been documented nearby(Figure 3). Furthermore,the Abalone Cove
Reserve is within designated critical habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher. While the
project will ultimately benefit special status species by reducing degradation of existing habitat
and expanding native habitat,there is the potential that project activities(e.g.,weed removal,
watering,maintenance)could disturb nesting birds when conducted during the breeding season.
To avoid and minimize potential adverse impacts,the project will incorporate the following
minimization measures:
A. When removal of weeds is conducted during the bird nesting season(February 15-
September 15),pre-construction nesting surveys will be conducted by a qualified
biologist within the work area,associated access routes,and within a 100 foot buffer to
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these areas to determine locations of nesting activity. Pre-construction surveys will
consist of three survey days over a one-week period, including one survey within three
days of work. If nesting activity is detected,then all work must occur outside of a 100-
foot avoidance buffer/barrier zone to attenuate noise surrounding each nest or as
approved by the Service. No birds shall be disturbed or taken. Noise levels should not
exceed 65 dBA Leq within the buffer zone. The buffer zones and noise limits will be
implemented until the nestlings fledge. The status of the nest will be monitored, and a
report with recommendations will be submitted to the Wildlife Agencies for review prior
to discontinuing the noise limits and nest buffers.
B. Prior to on-the-ground activities. PVPLC will provide an education program to all
personnel and volunteers associated with project activities. The education program will
describe 1)the potential presence of sensitive birds. plants, and their habitats, 2)the
requirements and boundaries of the project(e.g., areas delineated on maps and by flags or
fencing), 3)the importance of complying with avoidance and minimization measures,4)
environmentally responsible construction practices, 5) identification of sensitive resource
areas in the field, and 6) problem reporting and resolution methods.
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ITEMIZED COSTS
The Service's investment of$10,000 is being leveraged by cash and in-kind services from other
partners valued at S117,660 (Tables 3 and 4). Partners are contributing funding for site
preparation, planting, post-planting maintenance and monitoring, and signage. The Service's
funding w ill primarily be used for post-planting maintenance.
Table 3. Project Budget: Estimated costs for each project task, contributing funding sources, and
estimated timeline for task im.lementation.
Other
Funds
(NFWF,
Task Applicant's Coastal California FWS Total Timeline
Numbersk Funding Conservancy Trails and Cost
Green ways
foundation,
RPV)
Project 1,000 3,360 S4,360
1 management,
permitting,
reporting
Site 1,000 10,800 6,400 518,200 June
preparation 2013-
2 (includes in Nov.
kind) 2013
Plant 18,280 40,200 20,800 S79,280
propagation
and June
3 installation 2013-
(includes in Jan.
kind) 2014
Post- 2,000 13,320 10,000 S25,320
installation
maintenance, Jan.
4 weed-control 2014-
and Mar.
irrigation 2015
Sign 500 $500
5 development
and Mar.
installation 2015
TOTAL $22,280 S68,180 S27,200 $10,000 $127,660
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Table 4. Funding breakdown for Service funds.
Task Hours Rate Total Timeline
Post-installation maintenance, Jan. 2014-
weed-control and irrigation Mar. 2015
Stewardship Manager 35 33 $ 1,155
Stewardship Technicians 402 22 $ 8.844
Total _ $9,999 _
CONTRIBUTIONS
Service $ 10,000
City (in-kind) $ 1,000
PVPLC (funds) $ 5,000
PVPLC (in kind, volunteers) $ 17,280
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (funds) $ 25,200
Coastal Conservancy (funds) $ 68,180
California Trails and Greenways Foundation (funds) $ 1,000
Total S 127,660
*We cannot guarantee leveraged funds from other partners for the project. The Service and
Cooperator only guarantee their respective contributions.
Payment Requests:
The Cooperator will coordinate with the Coastal Program Biologist when they plan to drawdown
in ASAP for their habitat restoration work. The Cooperator shall provide the Coastal Program
documentation substantiating the amount of the payment request. Such documentation includes:
1) A brief narrative describing the work accomplished during the billing period, 2)A table
breaking down the amount requested as it relates to the itemized costs identified in the Project
Work Plan, and 3) Copies of documentation (e.g., invoices and receipts) substantiating the
requested payment amount.
When the project or substantial phase of your project is complete,the Coastal Program Biologist
will inspect the project and certify that it was completed in accordance with the work plan. After
the project is inspected and certified to be complete,the Coastal Program Biologist will assist the
Cooperator in receiving final payment.
Project Progress and Financial Reports:
The Cooperator will submit annual project progress reports and financial reports for the duration
of the agreement with the Service. The reports are due on August 15th of each year and at project
close-out. The Coastal Program Biologist will assist, as needed. with the required reports for the
project.
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Progress reports shall include:
a. The name of the recipient,the project title,the cooperative agreement number, and period
of time covered by the report.
b. A summary of significant activities for the period, including a comparison of actual
accomplishments with the established goals and objectives for the reporting period.
Significant activities reported may include acres of habitat treated, number of plants
planted, number of community events conducted, etc...
c. A summary of the project's benefits to the community, such as number and type of jobs
created or supported,businesses supported(e.g., contractors, surveyors,nurseries, etc.),
and local industries that benefitted (e.g., active and passive wildlife recreation,tourism,
commercial and recreational fishing, etc.) from the project.
c. A summary of anticipated schedule of activities and results for the upcoming reporting
period.
d. Summary of existing expenditures for the project that distinguishes between all
contributing sources of funding and in-kind contributions as they relate to the itemized
costs identified in the Project Workplan.
e. Supplemental documentation such as maps and photographs documenting project
implementation, and copies of monitoring reports, outreach materials, summaries of data
collected,etc...
Financial reports shall include the submittal of a SF425.
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Progress reports shall include:
a. The name of the recipient,the project title,the cooperative agreement number,and period
of time covered by the report.
b. A summary of significant activities for the period, including a comparison of actual
accomplishments with the established goals and objectives for the reporting period.
Significant activities reported may include acres of habitat treated,number of plants
planted,number of community events conducted, etc...
c. A summary of the project's benefits to the community, such as number and type of jobs
created or supported,businesses supported(e.g., contractors, surveyors,nurseries,etc.),
and local industries that benefitted(e.g.,active and passive wildlife recreation, tourism,
commercial and recreational fishing, etc.)from the project.
c. A summary of anticipated schedule of activities and results for the upcoming reporting
period.
d. Summary of existing expenditures for the project that distinguishes between all
contributing sources of funding and in-kind contributions as they relate to the itemized
costs identified in the Project Workplan.
e. Supplemental documentation such as maps and photographs documenting project
implementation,and copies of monitoring reports, outreach materials, summaries of data
collected,etc...
Financial reports include the submittal of a SF425.
Susan Brooks,Chair of the Successor Agency to the Date
Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency(Landowner)
Susan Brooks, Mayor Date
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Andrea Vona, Executive Director Date
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy(Cooperator)
Carolyn Lieberman, Coastal Program Biologist Date
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
C114 Vr/i,Carrie • -s pson, R8 Chief of Habitat Restoration Date
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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