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Catfish Creek Watershed Managment Plan ConsultantMasterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Consultant for Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan DATE: May 9, 2013 Dubuque kital All- America City II 1, 2012 Six proposals were received in response to a Request for Proposal for consultant for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan. After review of the proposals, the Consultant Selection Committee selected three firms to interview. In June of 2011, the City of Dubuque entered into a 28E agreement with the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District and Dubuque County for the purpose of preparing and implementing a Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan. Formation of a Watershed Management Authority was determined to be advantageous for securing grant funding to develop this plan. In June of 2012, the Cities of Dubuque, Asbury, Peosta, and Centralia, Dubuque County, and the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District entered into a 28E agreement to create the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority and establish a Board of Directors. The City received a $24,500 Phase 1 watershed planning grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to create the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority. The City of Dubuque, in partnership with the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Board, successfully competed for a Phase 2 watershed planning grant of $187,330 from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Catfish Creek Watershed Planning. Development of a watershed management plan is a critical step in securing future funding for improvements throughout the watershed. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens and the Consultant Selection Committee recommend City Council approval of the selection of Applied Ecological Services as the consultant for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan, and authorize City staff to negotiate a contract for services not to exceed $100,000. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Michael C. Van Milligan MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager 2 Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager/ SUBJECT: Consultant for Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan DATE: May 8, 2013 Dubuque All AmericaCity 2012 INTRODUCTION This memo transmits for City Council approval, the Consultant Selection Committee's consultant recommendation for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan. BACKGROUND In June of 2011, the City of Dubuque entered into a 28E agreement with the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Dubuque County for the purpose of preparing and implementing a Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan. Formation of a Watershed Management Authority was determined to be advantageous for securing grant funding to develop this plan. In June of 2012, the Cities of Dubuque, Asbury, Peosta, and Centralia, Dubuque County, and the SWCD entered into a 28E agreement to create the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority (CCWMA) and establish a Board of Directors. The City received a $24,500 Phase 1 watershed planning grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to create the CCWMA. DISCUSSION The City of Dubuque, in partnership with the CCWMA Board, successfully competed for a Phase 2 watershed planning grant of $187,330 from IEDA for Catfish Creek Watershed Planning. Development of a watershed management plan is a critical step in securing future funding for improvements throughout the watershed. The $187,330 Phase 2 grant will cover most of the costs to prepare the watershed management plan. In kind funds provided by the City of $60,000 will be used for administration and other monitoring duties. The matching funds are already budgeted by the SWCD and the City Engineering Department. No cash match is needed. The Consultant Selection Committee for this project is: • City Planning - Laura Carstens*, David Johnson • City Engineering — Dean Mattoon*, Denise Ihrig • City Finance — Ken Tekippe Consultant for Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan • Dubuque SWCD — Dave Ruden, Eric Schmechel* • Dubuque County — Bret Wilkinson • City of Asbury — Curt Kiessling* * CCWMA Board or staff In response to the RFP, six proposals were received. The Consultant Selection Committee reviewed and evaluated the proposals, and then interviewed a short list of three consultants, all of whom were priced within the $100,000 budget: • MSA Professional Services in Madison, WI and Dubuque, IA • RDG Planning & Design in Des Moines, IA • Applied Ecological Services (AES) in West Dundee, IL and Dubuque, IA RECOMMENDATION Based on the proposals, interviews and reference checks, the Consultant Selection Committee recommends Applied Ecological Services for the following reasons: • The quality of their written material, relevant experience, answers to questions, and overall organization. • Experience successfully completing watershed management plans. • Experience working with cities and watershed management authorities. • Experience working with multiple partners. • Ability to successfully complete the scope of services on time and within budget. • Ability to successfully work with CCWMA Board and City staff. • Proven capability to deliver strong and innovative solutions. • Project manager's expertise, experience, and unique qualifications. • Expertise, experience, and unique qualifications of other team members. • Understanding of what it will take to successfully complete the project. • Results of interview process. • Information from references. Enclosed is information provided by AES: the proposal /contract, the executive summary of the Woods Creek Watershed -Based Plan, and supplemental information. REQUESTED ACTION The requested action is for the City Council to approve retaining Applied Ecological Services as the consultant for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan, and to authorize the staff to negotiate a contract for services not to exceed $100,000 for the City Manager's approval and signature. Enclosures cc: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Dean Mattoon, Engineering Assistant Eric Schmechel, Urban Conservationist, SWCD F: \USERS \LCARSTEN\WP1Watershed Committee WMA1Memo CCW Mgmt Plan RFP.doc 2 3186 Hughes Ct Dubuque, IA 52003 April 24, 2013 •r �i't f i 11•Hli►.]r• APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES City of Dubuque Attn: Dean Mattoon, Engineering Technician City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 120 W. Main St W Dundee, IL 60118 Dear City of Dubuque & Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority, Thank you for the opportunity to provide a proposal /contract for consulting services to develop the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan. Applied Ecological Services, Inc. (AES) is a 40 year old ecological consulting firm with in -depth knowledge of the watershed planning process. In the past 10 years, AES has developed plans for five Midwestern watersheds and is currently finishing three additional plans. We are eager to work with the City of Dubuque & Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority (CCWMA) on a watershed plan for Catfish Creek and plans to use our Dubuque office as a hub to complete various planning tasks. AES understands that the City of Dubuque & CCWMA wish to retain a qualified consultant to complete a watershed management plan that addresses both the Iowa DNR "Nine Elements" and EPA guidelines. The plan must also compliment the recently adopted Dubuque County Smart Plan as well as other regional plans, policies, and ordinances. AES will work closely with the City, CCWMA and its administrators, Technical Committee (if appointed), and other stakeholders throughout the planning process. The final product of this work will be a user friendly Watershed Plan that can be used for a variety of planning strategies and for identifying potential water quality improvement, flood reduction, and green infrastructure projects eligible for state and federal grant funding. Again, thank you for the opportunity to present a proposal /contract for watershed planning services. AES's watershed planning Scope of Services, Project Cost, proposed Project Schedule, and Consulting Contract Form/Terms and Conditions are attached. Note: included in this response are four additional but optional services not included in our original proposal. These services include a professional layout of the final plan using In- Design software, additional professionally printed copies of the final report and executive summary, and a PowerPoint summary presentation that could be used by the City of Dubuque as a promotional piece. Sincerely, Steve Zimmerman, Project Manager 120 West Main, West Dundee, IL 60118 Office Phone: 847 - 844 -9385 Cell: 773 - 507 -0982 Fax: 847-844-8759 e -mail: stevez @appliedeco.com I. SCOPE OF SERVICES A) Public Outreach and Input Sessions Task 1. Project Meetings & Goal & Objectives Development The AES Project Manager and select staff will attend a kick -off meeting with the CCWMA Technical Committee to discuss the project in its entirety and develop a realistic plan for efficiently completing the watershed plan report on schedule and within budget constraints. Report style and formats will also be agreed upon during the meeting. AES plans to prepare an "AES Approach to Watershed Planning" presentation for the kick -off meeting. The CCWMA plans to meet throughout the planning process to present findings of the watershed inventory, recommended Management Measures, and final presentation of findings at stakeholder meetings. AES will attend up to seven (7) of these stakeholder meetings. AES also understands that quarterly CCWMA board meetings may need to be attended. If possible, these meetings should be scheduled before or after scheduled stakeholder meetings. In AES's experience, it is best to establish goals and objectives after stakeholders have been presented with detailed information about the watershed in order to make more informed decisions. AES proposes establishment of goals and objectives at the fourth meeting after the results of the watershed resource inventory have been presented. AES will work with CCWMA and the Dubuque SWCD Urban Conservationist and the City of Dubuque's Engineering Technician (designated as the CCWMA Administrators) on the general aspects of meetings. The Watershed Administrators will coordinate contacting and bringing together stakeholders at regularly scheduled meetings, developing meeting agendas and minutes, leading each meeting, and ultimately acting as points of contact for AES. B) Review Existing Studies and Collect Data Task 2. Data Gathering AES will work with the CCWMA Watershed Administrators to gather and analyze existing GIS data and other information relevant to Catfish Creek Watershed. Data sharing agreements will be completed as part of this task, as necessary. AES understands there is a large amount of existing information to be gathered from the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Comprehensive Plans, and County and municipal officials. CCWMA Watershed Administrators will also assist AES by consulting with local experts, engineers, and researchers who have worked within the watershed to gather information. C) Watershed Resource Inventory Task 3. Watershed Management Measure /Best Management Practice (BMP) Inventory AES will work with CCWMA Administrators to conduct a windshield survey of the watershed to accurately document various stream reaches of the watershed and to verify existing land use and wetland mapping. AES staff and CCWMA Administrators will also spend on -the- ground time looking for potential management measures and best management projects Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 4 April 24, 2013 (BMPs) that primarily address water quality but with secondary benefits for flood protection and green infrastructure improvement. An index map and data sheets will be created prior to conducting the surveys and used to assist in the documentation process. Specific areas will be looked at including stream /riparian corridors, detention basins, agricultural areas, and other green infrastructure restoration or acquisition opportunities. The objective is to identify potential "Critical Area" projects, as defined under the USEPA "Nine Elements ". Municipalities and other stakeholders will be contacted for information about potential project locations and to obtain needed data such as detention basin locations in the watershed. Project details will be noted on location maps and corresponding datasheets that will be included in the Appendix of the watershed plan. It is important to note that this is not a complete inventory of all the stream reaches, detention basins, etc. in the watershed but a means to identify potential projects that will be included in the Action Plan section of the final watershed plan. AES also understands that some of the needed data such as various stream corridor surveys have already been conducted. Task 4 Summarize Introduction, Climate, Topography, Geology, Soils AES will summarize information relevant to the Introduction Section of the plan including scope and project approach, USEPA/lowa DNR Watershed Plan requirements (9 Elements), planning process, and how to use the Watershed Plan. CCWMA Administrators will be asked to assist with summaries as needed. The geologic history of Catfish Creek Watershed and climate of the study area will be described and discussed and related back to the formation of the watershed. Available topographic data (2 -foot LIDAR) will be used to create a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the watershed and to delineate watershed and subwatershed boundaries. If there are noticeable changes in watershed or subwatershed boundaries due to stormsewers near the boundary, the watershed boundary will incorporate these changes if stormsewer data is readily available. Soils provide a key to the wetland restoration potential, water holding capacity, infiltration capabilities and erosion potential of a site. Hydric soils are important because they indicate the presence of existing or drained wetlands. AES will summarize Dubuque County Soil Survey data in the watershed including hydric soils, highly erodible soils, and hydrologic soil groups. The results of the soils analysis will ultimately be used when recommending site specific and programmatic management measures (BMPs) that improve infiltration, treat pollutants, and reduce erosion. Task 5. Summarize Jurisdictions & Demographics AES will identify and collate municipal, township, and nature preserve boundaries (where available in GIS) and discuss the roles of each in protecting the watershed. These results will be used in the Action Plan section when discussing potential areas for inter - jurisdictional cooperation /coordination to complete recommended Management Measures. AES will use the Dubuque County Smart Plan 2040 forecast data to assist in identifying, mapping, and summarizing the demographics data within the watershed. Depending on the information available in the County Smart Plan, AES will show population, households, and employment change projected to occur through 2040. In addition, AES will also use 2010 Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 5 April 24, 2013 U.S. Census data for the area to provide a brief summary of the socioeconomic status of the watershed. The plan will include a review of existing Federal, State and local government ordinances using a "Center for Watershed Protection" methodology to provide a regulatory framework and checklist for the plan. Task 6. Open Space and Natural Area Inventories AES will use available GIS -based parcel data to identify and map open and partially open space (Open Space Inventory) in the watershed. An open space parcel is one that is not developed and could be set aside for conservation or recreation purposes while partially open parcels include minimally developed land. The open space inventory is the basis for developing a Green Infrastructure Network for the watershed. It is important to note that AES prefers to look at open space and green infrastructure at the parcel level because this is typically the level at which land purchases, acquisitions, and land use changes occur. Open space is expected to include large tracts of agricultural land, riparian greenways, corridor connections, wetlands, and public land including nature preserves Dubuque County Parks, and Iowa DNR parks. The parcel -based Open Space Inventory results and associated parcel data will include: • General Map (in GIS) showing the results of the parcel based Open Space Inventory; • Map (in GIS) identifying private versus public and protected versus unprotected status of open space parcels; • Map (in GIS) identifying prioritized open space, potential greenway connections, and trails as a Green Infrastructure Network. In addition, AES will create a personalized GIS parcel prioritization model specific to Catfish Creek Watershed that will assess the green infrastructure quality /value of open space parcels (identified above).This will be accomplished by applying a set of criteria with values /points to each open space parcel based on attributes important to green infrastructure. This analysis will help identify Priority Protection Areas that are important in creating or preserving a Green Infrastructure Network. A summary outlining why green infrastructure is important and how green corridors can be created will accompany the green infrastructure map. Finally, AES will work with the CCWMA Administrators to summarize each public or protected natural area found in the watershed and any other important natural features. These areas will also be mapped for inclusion in the watershed plan. Task 7. Existing and Future Land Use Summary & Transportation Network AES prides itself on creating highly accurate data and maps, specifically when dealing with land uses because the resulting data are used in various other sections of the watershed plan including the assessment of existing and future impervious cover impacts and pollutant loading model. AES will complete this task as described below: a) Use approved land use maps to produce a current land use map /data set for the watershed. Uncertainties in current land use will be verified through the most recent aerial photography available for Dubuque County. Municipal comprehensive plan Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 6 April 24, 2013 documents may also be used to refine land uses. AES will also double check land uses while performing the field inventory described under Task 3. b) Collect future development plans from municipal comprehensive planning documents and Dubuque County's Smart Plan 2040 land use projections to accurately map projected future land use in the watershed and how it compares to existing land use. c) Collect and graphically represent the existing transportation network (roads, trails, etc) in the watershed. This information is useful to determine how the natural features of the watershed are dissected and how existing trails can be connected to other existing or planned trails. d) Compute percent impervious coverage for present and future conditions at the subwatershed scale using GIS data created in a) and b) above. AES proposes to calculate imperviousness based on the USDA's TR55 land use data and associated impervious rates as this data is used widely by engineers and planners. The results of this analysis ultimately provide a vulnerability map showing where future development could impact the quality of streams based on the Center for Watershed Protection's impervious cover model. In addition, AES will discuss how increased impervious surfaces impacts water quality, hydrology, flooding, and aquatic habitat. Task 8. Streams, Lakes, Detention Basins, Wetlands & Floodplain Summary AES will create maps of all streams, lakes, detention basins, wetlands, and floodplain locations in the watershed. Available information & information gathered under Task 3 for each waterbody type will then be analyzed and summarized for the watershed report. AES will also note and map the location of flood problem areas based on information provided by stakeholders. AES will obtain the majority of wetland data from agencies and use it to summarize and map the existing locations and conditions of wetlands. As part of this wetlands inventory, AES will also analyze Dubuque County soil surveys to estimate the historical extent of wetlands and amount of wetlands that have been lost as a result of human activities. AES will then use an overlay method in GIS whereby drained hydric soils of a pre - established size are intersected with the location of known wetlands to reveal potential wetland restoration sites. Each potentially feasible wetland restoration /mitigation site will then be addressed in the Action Plan section of the report. Task 9. Water Quality Inventory AES will work with the CCWMA Administrators to obtain all water quality data available for Catfish Creek Watershed. The CCWMA Administrators will assist by meeting with individuals such as municipal representatives, local universities, and IOWATER staff /volunteers to obtain additional information. AES will then analyze and summarize all available water quality data. Data is expected from local stakeholders, permit and discharge records, Iowa DNR, Dubuque County Conservation District Board, the City of Dubuque, and EPA water quality and biological records. The results of the water quality inventory and Watershed Resource Inventory will be used to identify potential causes and sources of problematic pollutants to water quality and impairments to "Designated Uses." "Critical Areas" for application of Management Measures Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 7 April 24, 2013 will be determined using the water quality analyses, stakeholder input, and information gathered via the watershed inventory (Task 3). Critical Areas will likely include select stream /riparian reaches, pollutant load hotspot sub - watersheds, drained wetlands, detention basins, agricultural areas, and priority green infrastructure protection areas. The Action Plan will include detailed information and specific locations where water quality Management Measures would most likely benefit the watershed's water quality and reduce pollutant loads to target values. Task 10. Groundwater Summary AES and CCWMA understand that groundwater issues are not the primary focus of this watershed plan but that groundwater recharge is becoming an important topic in northeast Iowa, especially for areas that rely on groundwater for public use. AES will work with CCWMA Administrators to gather and use existing data from agencies such as Iowa State University, United States Geological Survey (USGS), and Dubuque County to map and describe important recharge areas in the watershed. AES will also map the location of known public water supply wells. The Action Plan section of the report will ultimately include recommendations aimed at promoting the infiltration of rain water such as open space protection and incorporating open space and infiltration Management Measures into new and redevelopment. D) Pollutant Loading Analysis Task 11. Pollutant Loading Model Many different models are available to identify pollutant loading in watersheds. AES has experience with several pollutant loading models from simple spreadsheet analyses to complex spatially- distributed models. Complex models are usually expensive and time consuming to produce, not to mention they usually require extensive water quality and flow data in order to calibrate the model. For these reasons, AES plans to use the USEPA Region 5 modeling tool called STEPL (Spreadsheet Tool to Estimate Pollutant Loads) to estimate the existing nonpoint source load of nutrients (nitrogen & phosphorus) and sediment produced in Catfish Creek Watershed. The results of this analysis will be used to; 1) estimate the total watershed load for nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment and identify and map pollutant load hotspot sub - watersheds. AES has used the STEPL model in various watershed plans to produce excellent results. And, use of the STEPL model satisfies USEPA's "Nine Element" requirements for pollutant load and removal projections. AES understands that Catfish Creek Watershed is in USEPA Region 7 but according to USEPA the Region 5 Model can be used for other surrounding states. The model got its name because it was originally developed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) based on Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's 319 watershed training manual. Both Indiana and Michigan are EPA Region 5 states. Task 12. Pollutant Reduction Needs /Targets Following an analysis of all water quality data for the watershed, AES will develop pollutant load reduction needs & targets that will allow the watershed to meet its Designated Uses and /or any approved numeric water quality standards. Some pollutant problems will be identified after running the Pollutant Loading Model (Task 11 above). Many other pollution problems will be discovered via the analysis of water quality and other data obtained from Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 8 April 24, 2013 various sources. The key to meeting reduction targets is to identify the "Critical Areas" that are contributing to high pollutant loading. Critical Areas will be identified under various other tasks. Additional information about Critical Areas is discussed under Task 13 below. It is important to note that for this project development of pollutant reduction needs and targets is not the same as developing Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) calculations. TMDL studies are beyond the scope of the watershed planning effort. Task 13. Selection of Management Measures (BMPs) to Reduce Pollutant Loading AES will identify and select Management Measures (BMPs) from the Action Plan section of the watershed report to reduce pollutant loading from "Critical Areas" then estimate the amount of pollutant reduction resulting from implementation of selected measures. AES will be responsible for identifying pollutant load "Critical Areas" via the pollutant loading model, information provided by stakeholders, and information gathered during the watershed resource inventory. AES proposes to evaluate pollutant load reduction based on efficiency calculations developed for the USEPA's Region 5 Model. The model uses "Pollutants Controlled Calculation and Documentation for Section 319 Watersheds Training Manual "to provide estimates of sediment and nutrient load reductions from the implementation of agricultural Management Measures. Estimate of sediment and nutrient load reduction from implementation of urban Management Measures will be based on efficiency calculations developed by USEPA via the STEPL model used in Task 11. The Center for Watershed Protection's "National Pollutant Removal Performance Database" is also widely used by engineers and may be used in this plan. The resulting information will be used to verify if load reduction targets identified in Task 12 can be met or if additional measures will be required. It is important to note that for this project pollutant reduction estimates will not be used to identify or develop Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) calculations as this is beyond the scope of the watershed planning effort. E) Watershed Action Plan This task involves identifying and describing the recommendations of management measures (BMPs) for Catfish Creek Watershed. AES will work with CCWMA Administrators and stakeholders to develop a user friendly Action Plan that can later be used by stakeholders to identify projects and obtain grant funding to implement these projects. The Action Plan will include two subsections; 1) Programmatic Action Plan and 2) Site Specific Action Plan. Each section will include tables and maps where necessary. At a minimum, the Action Plan will identify the costs and funding sources associated with implementing recommendations, an implementation schedule; units (number, feet, acres) for projects, costs of implementation, estimated pollutant reduction, priority, and responsible entity. The Action Plan will also include a table identifying watershed -wide composite totals for the units (number, feet, acres), cost, and estimated pollutant load reduction of each Management Measure type recommended for implementation. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 9 April 24, 2013 Task 14. Programmatic Action Plan Programmatic actions are remedial, preventative, & maintenance actions that are not site - specific but applicable throughout the watershed. These actions will be described and will include the primary goal /objective addressed, priority (High, Medium, Low), approximate cost (if applicable), lead agency(s), and supporting agency(s). This section will include topics related to policy, conservation or low impact development, and ordinance language. Green infrastructure and its components will be highlighted in this section. Other supporting information such as exhibits and maps will accompany programmatic recommendations as needed. It is anticipated that AES will incorporate many of the recommendations included in existing planning documents for the area such as the Dubuque County Smart Growth Plan 2040. CCWMA Administrators will also be asked to add actions as desired based on their extensive understanding of the area and politics. Task 15. Site - Specific Action Plan Site specific BMP measures will be developed using information gathered during the watershed resource inventory and other information provided by stakeholders and CCWMA. AES has discovered through various iterations that recommended measures are best presented in table format then categorized by municipality or other stakeholder jurisdiction for easy use. GIS maps that locate the site specific recommendations will accompany the tables. Site specific measures will primarily address water quality improvement but also address flooding and natural resource protection and enhancement. An example table is shown below. Recommendations will likely include guidelines for stabilizing streambanks, buffering improvements and width recommendations along riparian corridors, minimizing impervious surfaces, retrofitting existing detention facilities, improving agricultural measures, improving the infiltration and filtering of runoff, preventing soil erosion, creation of natural wetlands, preservation of unprotected green infrastructure, and conservation /low impact development. Smaller projects such as rain garden and prairie restorations may be recommended. Example Table: Stream Restoration City of Dubuque BMP ID # Location Public or Private Action Recom mendation Priority High, Med., Low Lead Agency/ Owners Sources of Technical Assistanc e ':Cost Estimate Funding Mechanism Schedule (short, medium, long term) Stream Restoration Streambank restoration projects are implemented primarily to improve water quality but also have excellent secondary benefits for reducing flooding and improving habitat for wildlife. Technical and Financia Needs: stream restoration are often complex and require high technical and financial assistance needs to protect land, design, construct, monitor, and maintain the restoration. Catfish Creek Reach 1 Swiss Valey Park (1500 If) Public Stabilize stream and create habitat High IDNR USACE, CCWMA, Consultant $150 -250 per linear foot EPA 319 Grant 1 -5 years Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 10 April 24, 2013 F) Plan Implementation and Monitoring Success Task 16. Water Quality Monitoring Plan & Evaluation Criteria AES will develop a basic water quality monitoring plan using environmental (chemical, physical, biological), social, and programmatic /administrative criteria to track plan progress and evaluate how implemented Management Measures affect the overall condition of Catfish Creek Watershed's water quality over time. These criteria will be expressed using measurable indicators and target values that track progress made toward meeting project milestones and water quality standards developed in other sections of the report. AES will discuss the criteria and develop a table that outlines all of the indicators and targets to meet applicable water quality goals /objectives. AES will then map recommended locations where water quality sampling should occur in the watershed and discuss who could conduct the sampling and how often it should be conducted. This will be followed by descriptions of the monitoring protocol used for collecting specific water quality indicator data. AES will also define easy to understand ways to measure success or failure of a BMP. CCWMA Administrators are expected to play a large role in this task to help identify monitoring priorities and locations. Task 17. Goal Milestones & Progress Evaluation Report Cards This task is essential to evaluate how and if the watershed plan and recommendations are achieving goals and objectives over time. It is also required under the USEPA "Nine Elements ". AES will work with CCMWA to develop a list of stakeholder implementation roles and coordination responsibilities, an implementation schedule, as well as milestones for each of the major plan goals developed by watershed stakeholders. AES will create "Score Cards" for the short term, medium term, and long term objectives under each goal. Measurable milestones will be developed for each interim period and evaluated using indicators and criteria developed for each major plan goal. Each "Score Card" will include a short description of the current conditions and problems related to the goal being addressed, recommended indicators for tracking progress, milestones for each interim period, recommended monitoring needs /efforts to evaluate the indicators, and a list of remedial actions should implementation efforts fail to meet the grade. Grades themselves will be assigned in the future by the CCWMA based on how well plan implementation efforts have addressed and /or met objectives over time. G) Education Component /Plan Task 18. Information & Education Plan AES understands that watershed planning itself is an educational tool for all involved. To address USEPA "Nine Element" requirements, AES will work with the CCWMA Administrators and stakeholders to develop an Information /Education component to the Watershed Plan. The education component will be designed to enhance public understanding of Catfish Creek Watershed and encourage the early and continued participation in selecting, designing, and implementing non -point source pollution control measures. In addition, CCWMA will work with as many additional partners as possible in and outside of the watershed to further increase awareness and education to all citizens in the community. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 11 April 24, 2013 The education component will include a brief summary of the educational & outreach development process and a table that outlines the recommended education actions, primary goal /objective addressed, recommended target audience, best package (vehicle) for distributing the message, lead /supporting agencies involved in assisting with education efforts, and desired outcome /behavior change expected from the target audience(s). H) Watershed -Based Plan Executive Summary and Report Preparation AES understands that the grant deadline for this project is June 2014. This would allow 14 months for project completion if work begins in May 2013. Based on AES's extensive experience with other watershed plans, 16 to18 months is the typical timeframe needed to complete a plan. Based on personal communication with Dean Mattoon, AES understands that an extension to the grant deadline could be added if needed. Based on this, AES proposes to complete the project by September 30, 2014. If an extension of the deadline is not granted, AES will work with the CCWMA Administrators to meet the June 2014 deadline and adjust proposed scheduling accordingly. Task 19. Prepare Draft & Final Executive Summary Document AES will work closely with CCWMA Administrators to compile major plan findings and other information /recommendations into a brief Executive Summary document that will be used to inform watershed stakeholders and local decision makers. The executive summary will contain appropriate photos, graphics, and maps in an aesthetically pleasing and user friendly format using a professional design layout. AES will submit an electronic copy of the draft Executive Summary to the Client on or before July 31, 2014. There will be a one month review period in August. Comments shall be compiled by CCWMA Administrators into a single version and submitted back to AES allowing enough time to complete the final Executive Summary by September 31, 2014. Both draft and final copies will be submitted in .pdf format. AES will also provide 20 hard copies of the final Executive Summary to the Client. AES can make additional copies of the Executive Summary at the Client's request. The cost for each additional copy will be $15. Task 20. Prepare Draft & Final Watershed Based Plan Report AES will summarize all the above data and analyses in draft report form including tables, maps, and other graphics where appropriate based on an outline and table of contents agreed upon by AES and the Client. Draft submissions shall be in electronic format (Microsoft Word and /or pdf.). All sources for the reference section and work for appendices shall also be submitted in electronic form. The draft plan shall be submitted to the Client on or before July 31, 2014. There will be a one month review period in August. Comments shall be compiled by CCWMA Administrators into a single version and submitted back to AES allowing enough time to complete the final Plan by September 31, 2014. Both draft and final versions will be submitted in Microsoft Word and /or .pdf format. AES will also provide four (4) hard copies of the final plan to the Client. AES can make additional copies of the plan at the Client's request. The cost for each additional bound plan for will be $150 and billed separately. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 12 April 24, 2013 All sources for reference section and work for appendices shall also be submitted in electronic form. All electronic information such as GIS data will also be provided on a separate CD with the final plan. II. Additional /Optional Tasks Task 21. Professional Design Layout of Final Watershed Plan AES will take the Final approved Watershed Based Plan and apply professional design layout and style features using Adobe InDesign TM to enhance the overall aesthetics and ease of use of the documents. The AES designer and Project Manager will meet with the Watershed Coordinator prior to redesign work and agree on design features. The final product(s) will be submitted electronically to the Watershed Coordinator in .pdf format. The Client will be responsible for producing hard copies for use and distribution. Task 22. Additional Professionally Printed Copies of Final Watershed Plan AES will have additional copies of the Final approved Watershed Plan professionally printed (full bleed) on high quality paper. Task 23. Additional Professionally Printed Copies of Executive Summary AES will have additional copies of the Final Executive Summary professionally printed (full bleed) on high quality paper. Task 24. Professionally Designed PowerPoint Presentation AES will prepare a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the Catfish Creek Watershed Plan. The presentation would include exhibits and photographs from the executive summary and other sections of the report. The presentation would be created for the Client so that it could be used at future stakeholder meetings or to promote the City of Dubuque as a sustainable community. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 13 April 24, 2013 III. PROJECT COSTS Task 1 Project Meetings (8) (6 hours per) $6,160.00 Task 1 Project Meetings Travel Cost (9 @ half rate) $2,010.00 Task 2 Data Gathering $2,795.00 Task 3 Watershed Management Measures /BMP Inventory $16,030.00 Task 4 Summarize Intro, Climate, Topo, Geology, Soils $5,865.00 Task 5 Summarize Jurisdictions and Demographics $2,485.00 Task 6 Open Space (Green Infrastructure) and Natural Areas $5,735.00 Task 7 Existing /Future Land Use /Transportation Summary $5,990.00 Task 8 Stream, Ponds, Detentions, Lakes, Wetland Summary $5,615.00 Task 9 Water Quality Inventory $4,410.00 Task 10 Groundwater Summary $1,860.00 Task 11 Pollutant Loading Model $6,340.00 Task 12 Pollutant Reduction Needs/Targets $1,490.00 Task 13 Selection of BMP's to Reduce Pollutant Loading $3,015.00 Task 14 Programmatic Action Plan $2,190.00 Task 15 Site Specific Action Plan $7,010.00 Task 16 Water Quality Monitoring Plan & Evaluation Criteria $2,445.00 Task 17 Goal Milestones & Progress Evaluation Report Cards $2,400.00 Task 18 Information & Education Plan $2,320.00 Task 19 Draft/Final Executive Summary $4,695.00 Task 20 Draft/Final Watershed Plan $9,140.00 Task 1 -20 TOTAL PROJECT LUMP SUM COST $100,000.00 ADDITIONAL /OPTIONAL SERVICES Task 21 Professional Design Layout of Final Watershed Plan $8,000.00 Task 22 10 Additional Professionally Printed Copies of Final Watershed Plan $1,700.00 Task 23 100 Additional Professionally Printed Copies of Executive Summary $800.00 Task 24 Professionally Designed PowerPoint Presentation $2,500 Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 14 April 24, 2013 IV. PROJECT SCHEDULE Catfish Creek Watershed Applied Ecological Services, Inc (AES) understands that the grant deadline for this project is 2013. Based on AES's extensive experience with other watershed plans, 16 to18 months is the Dean Mattoon, AES understands that an extension to the grant deadline could be added if needed. an extension of the deadline is not granted, AES will work with the CCWMA Administrators to Plan Schedule June 2014. This would allowl4 months for project completion if work begins in ApriVMay typical timeframe needed to complete a plan. Based on personal communication with Based on this, AES proposes to complete the project by September 30, 2014. If meet the June 2014 deadline and adjust proposed scheduling accordingly. 2013 2014 Task/Scope Responsibility May I Jun I July Aug I Sep I Oct I Nov I Dec Jan ] Feb I Mar I Apr I May Jun I Jul I Aug I Sep A) Public Outreach and Input Sessions Task 1 Project Meetings (8) CCWMA Administrators (lead), AES, Stakeholders, Technical Committee B) Review Existing Studies and Collect Data Task 2 Data Gathering AES, CCWMA Administrators > C) Watershed Resource Inventory Task 3 Watershed Management Measures /BMP Inventory AES, CCWMA Administrators Task 4 Summarize Intro, Climate, Topo, Geology, Soils AES, CCWMA Administrators Task 5 Summarize Jurisdictions & Demographics AES Task 6 Open Space (Green Infrastructure) and Natural Areas AES, CCWMA Administrators Task 7 Existing & Future Land Use /Transportation Summary AES Task 8 Streams. Ponds, Detention Basins,Wetlands Summary AES, CCWMA Task 9 Water Quality Inventory AES, CCWMA Task 10 Groundwater Summary AES, CCWMA D) Pollutant Loading Analysis Task 11 Pollutant Loading Model AES Task 12 Pollutant Reduction Needs /Targets AES Task 13 Selection of BMP's to Reduce Pollutant Loading AES E) Watershed Action Plan Task 14 Programmatic Action Plan AES, CCWMA Administrators Task 15 Site Specific Action Plan AES, CCWMA, Stakeholders F) Plan Implementation & Monitoring Success Task 16 Water Quality Monitoring Plan & Evaluation Criteria AES, CCWMA Administrators Task 17 Goal Milestones & Progress Evaluation Report Cards AES, CCWMA G) Education ComponentPlan Task 18 Information & Education Plan Stakeholders —�- - ��apm °` °,• - -�• - �•- • - -` - -- • -•• -- _� y`y_�� , H) Watershed -Based Plan Executive Summary and Report Preparation Task 19 Prepare Draft & Final Executive Summary Document AES, CCWMA Administrators Draft 31st Review Final 3ost Task 20 Prepare Draft & Final Watershed Based Plan Report AES, CCWMA Administratores Draft 31st Review Final 30st Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 15 April 24, 2013 V. ADDITIONAL SERVICES Applied Ecological Services, Inc. will provide additional services, above and beyond the scope presented above, with explicit approval from the Client. Fees will be based on Attachment B of this contract. VI. PAYMENT Lump Sum: All fees are "lump sum" (not to exceed) by task and will be billed monthly based on an estimated percentage of completeness up to the total project amount ($100,000). Any Additional /Optional Tasks selected by the Client will also be billed "lump sum ". VII. ATTACHMENTS Where there is a conflict between the Letter Agreement and the attachments, this Letter Agreement will take precedence. The following attachments are included in the contract and will define and govern the rights and responsibilities of each party. Attachment A: Consulting Contract Form Attachment B: Fee Schedule Attachment C: General Terms and Conditions VIII. APPROVAL In signing the attached AES Consulting Contract Form , each party agrees to abide by all terms and conditions presented in this document and the defined attachments. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 16 April 24, 2013 ■ ■■Ar i i• APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC. Wry!' ly I �i E L.,. ▪ IV h _Sri: Bringing the Science of Ecology to all Land Use Decisions ATTACHMENT A: AES Consulting Contract Short Form www.appliedeco.com Project Information Project Name: Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Project Number: 12 -0822 Description of Work: Watershed Management Plan for Catfish Creek Watershed - Dubuque, IA AES Branch: DundeelDubu ue Re: Agreement and /or Authorization for Services by and between AES, Inc. and the legal entity of: Cit of Dubu• ue AES Project Manager: Steve Zimmerman AES Project Director: Rand Vo•el Contents: El Cover Letter ® Scope of Work ® AES Fee Schedule • Other ❑ Project Understanding ❑ Deliverables Terms & Conditions 3 ❑ Project Approach Project Fees ❑ Resumes El Qualifications 11 Project Schedule E Consulting Contract ❑ Billing Information Total Amount of Contract (Tasks 1 -20): $100,000 Check additional /optional tasks below: ❑ Optional Task 21: Professional Design Layout of Final Watershed Plan: $8,000 ❑ Optional Task 22: 10 Additional Professionally Printed Copies of Final Plan: $1,700 ❑ Optional Task 23: 100 Additional Professionally Printed Copies of Ex. Summary: $800 L Optional Task 24: Professionally Designed PowerPoint Presentation: $2,500 Payment: ❑ Estimated Fees ❑ Estimated Fees, Not to Exceed (per fee schedule, with not to exceed amount) ❑ Lump Sum ( %complete, by project total) • Lump Sum, Not to exceed, by Task (% complete by task, no hourly detail) LI Time and Materials Special Billing Instructions (including purchase order and billing address, if different from Client Information): Billing Address: Company: City of Dubuque Name: Dean Mattoon Title: Engineering Technician 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 -4864 Phone #: (563)589 -4270 Fax #: (563) 589 -4205 Email: dmattoon @cityofdubuque.org Reimbursable Expenses ® Reimbursable expenses are included in the fee. ❑Reimbursable expenses are not included in the fee and will be billed per the fee Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 17 July 2, 2013 Acceptance In signing below, each party agrees to abide by all terms and conditions presented in this document and the defined contents. ❑ Work is proceeding by verbal authorization on request from: ® Work will begin upon receipt of this authorization. AES Consultant Information Client Information Mark if the same as billing information. A signature is required even if client information mjghes billing information. Signature Title: Date: Company: Address: Phone # Fax# Email: Cv fl /f-NA-GtCe__ 26/3 pry cr Zitagc «ct So tJ I3T� ST Da6uour fl 5200 _56.3- SE3` -x'27 Please sign and return two original copies to Applied Ecological Services, Inc. An executed contract containing both signatures will be returned to you. schedule. Receipts Required ❑ Yes ❑ No Meals Charged ❑ Yes ❑ No Per Diems Charged ❑ Yes ❑ No This form summarizes the information contained in the proposal and is necessary for acceptance of the contract. Along with the proposal contents, this summary and signature page will define and govern the contract. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 18 July 2, 2013 ATTACHMENT B: Fee Schedule PROFESSIONAL TITLE Principal Ecologist Principal Ecotoxicologist Principal Environmental Engineer Senior Communications Consultant Senior Ecologist Senior Engineer Senior Geologist Senior Hydrologist Senior Landscape Architect /Planner Landscape Architect Staff Cartographer /GIS analyst Staff Ecologist Staff Engineer Staff Biologist Staff Ecological /Landscape Designer Associate Ecologist Associate Ecological /Landscape Designer CADD /GIS Draftsperson Technical Assistant Clerical OTHER SERVICES Construction Oversight Technical Writing Automated Data Compliance /Processing EXPENSES Transportation mileage Per Diem Computer Plotting - Black and White Computer Plotting - Color Black and White Copies and Prints Color Copies and Prints 11 x 17 prints - color CD burning DVD burning Scanning - small document Scanning - large document GPS Equipment Computer Processing Corporate Plane Air Fare Any additional services RATE $ 190.00 - 250.00 /hour $ 130.00 - 185.00 /hour $ 130.00 - 180.00/hour $ 170.00 /hour $ 110.00 - 160.00 /hour $ 110.00 - 160.00/hours $ 180.00 - 200.00 /hour $ 100.00 - 150.00/hour $ 100.00 - 180.00 /hour $ 90.00 - 120.00 /hour $ 80.00 - 120.00 /hour $ 80.00 - 120.00/hour $ 100.00 - 150.00 /hour $ 80.00 - 120.00/hour $ 80.00 - 120.00/hour $ 85.00 /hour $ 75.00 /hour $ 70.00 - 95.00 /hour $ 60.00 /hour $ 60.00 /hour $ 80.00 - 120.00 /hour $ 100.00 /hour $ 35.00 /hour $ 0.60 /mile $ 50.00 /person /day $ 1.50 /square foot $ 3.00 /square foot $ 0.10 /page $ 0.25 /page $ 2.00 /sheet $ 1.00 each $ 5.00 each $ 0.10 /page $ 3.50 /square foot $ 200.00 /day $ 35.00 /hour $ 2.85 /mile Cost plus 15% *Time spent providing testimony for legal proceedings will be billed at double normal hourly rate. Effective Jan 1, 2013 Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 19 April 24, 2013 ATTACHMENT C GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT 1.1 These Terms and Conditions apply to the attached agreement and any subsequent agreements or changes to existing agreements for services between Applied Ecological Services, Inc. (hereafter AES) and the Client as defined in the agreement. Together these documents and any attachments constitute the Agreement. 1.2 The Agreement is valid for the period stated in the Agreement. Upon expiration of that period, AES has the right to amend the basis of payment and to adjust the time of performance to reflect the delay and to conform to current workloads. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 Standard of Care: AES will perform the Services in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. 2.2 Safety: AES is responsible for the safety of its own employees. This provision does not relieve Client or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, vendors, or contractors from their responsibility for maintaining a safe work site. Neither the professional services of the Client, nor the presence of the Client's employees or subcontractors will imply that AES has any responsibility for any activities on site performed by personnel other than AES's employees or subcontractors. 2.3 Responsibility for Uncompleted Services: If any of the Services are eliminated, or if AES is not retained to perform subsequent phases, AES's responsibility will extend only to the Services it completes. 2.4 Reliance on Information: In performing these services, AES may review and interpret documents and other information provided to it by others, including the Client, the Client's contractors, government authorities, laboratories and other entities. Unless specifically addressed in Project Services authorized by Client, AES may rely upon this information without an independent evaluation of its accuracy or completeness, and shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions contained in such information. 3. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE 3.1 General: AES's Services will be performed according to the Schedule specified in the Agreement. 3.2 Effect of Delay: If the Services to be performed by AES are interrupted, disrupted, suspended, or delayed for any reason beyond the reasonable control of AES, the Schedule of work and the date for completion will be adjusted accordingly. AES will be compensated for all reasonable increased costs resulting from such interruption, disruption, suspension, or delay. 4. COMPENSATION 4.1 Method of Compensation: Compensation for services shall be as set forth in the Proposal. 4.2 Taxes: All charges are net of any applicable taxes (except income and payroll taxes). Any additional costs due to applicable taxes will be reimbursed by Client. 5. PAYMENT 5.1 Time of Payment: Client agrees that time is of the essence as to payment of AES's invoices. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 20 April 24, 2013 5.2 Invoicing: Unless otherwise specified in the Proposal, AES will submit monthly invoices or at the completion of the project to Client for the Services performed and the charges incurred in the preceding period. Invoices are due and payable thirty (30) calendar days after the invoice date. 5.3 Disputed Invoices: If Client objects to all or any portion of the invoice, Client shall notify AES in writing within ten (10) calendar days of the invoice date, identify the cause of the disagreement, and pay when due that portion of the invoice that is not in dispute. In the event that AES and Client cannot resolve the dispute regarding the invoiced amount within thirty (30) days after receipt by AES of the notice of disagreement by Client, the dispute will be subject to the Dispute Resolution provision of this Agreement. 5.4 Interest: Client will pay an additional charge of one and one -half (1.5) percent per month, or the maximum percentage allowed by law, whichever is lower, of the overdue amount for any payment received by AES more than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the invoice, except any portion of the invoiced amount in dispute and resolved in favor of Client. 5.5 Suspension /Termination of Services for Non - Payment: If any invoice amount is not paid within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the invoice, AES will have the right, after giving seven (7) days written notice, to suspend all Services on the Project until all accounts (including charges and accrued interest) have been paid. If any overdue amount is not paid within forty -five (45) calendar days after the date of the invoice, AES will have the right to terminate this Agreement. Any attorney fees, court costs, collection fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amounts will be paid by Client. 6. CONFIDENTIALITY 6.1 Nondisclosure: For the purpose of this provision, confidential information will be proprietary business information or trade secrets designated in writing to be confidential. 6.1.2 AES and Client will maintain as confidential any confidential information provided by the other Party, as defined in 6.1. This provision shall not apply to information that (1) is already known to the recipient as shown by written records in its possession at the time such information is received; (2) is already part of the public domain at the time of disclosure, or subsequently becomes part of the public domain through no fault of the recipient; (3) becomes available to the recipient from a third party who is not under obligation to the recipient with respect thereto; or, (4) is independently developed by an employee or consultant of the recipient who had no knowledge of or access to the information. 6.1.3 Each party may disclose confidential information if the confidential information (1) is required to be disclosed by law, subpoena, order of a court or governmental regulatory agency, or other legal process provided that the disclosing Party gives the other Party reasonable notice and opportunity to challenge the requirement to disclose; (2) is disclosed to a Party's contractor, subcontractor, consultant, agent, or employee who has signed a nondisclosure agreement; (3) is disclosed to a third party who has signed a nondisclosure agreement, but only if both AES and Client agree to such disclosure; (4) is disclosed to avoid a risk of imminent harm to persons, property, or the environment; or (5) is disclosed to protect either Party from criminal or civil liability under applicable law. 6.2 Use of Project Information: Client agrees that AES may use Client's name and a general description of the Project as a reference for other prospective clients, provided that no confidential information is disclosed. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 21 April 24, 2013 7. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS 7.1 Documents: All plans prepared by AES are instruments of service with respect to this Project, and AES shall retain an ownership and property interest in them (including the right of reuse at AES's discretion), whether or not this Project is completed. Client may make and retain copies of plans, whether in paper or electronic media form, for information and reference in connection with use, by Client or others, on the Project. 7.2 Copyright: AES shall retain all copyrights. Upon completion and satisfactory payment, the Client shall receive without further documentation, a perpetual and irrevocable license to use the drawings, concepts and other materials produced for the Client with proper citations showing AES as the author. 7.3 Use: Any documents generated by AES are for the exclusive use of Client, and any use by third parties or use beyond the intended purpose of the document, will be at the sole risk of Client, unless otherwise agreed upon by AES in writing. 8. ALLOCATION OF RISK 8.1 Insurance: AES agrees to purchase and maintain at its own expense general liability insurance, professional liability insurance, and automobile liability insurance. Certificates of insurance will be provided to Client upon request in writing. AES agrees to purchase additional insurance as requested by the Client (presuming such insurance is available to AES) provided the premiums for such additional insurance are reimbursed by the Client. 8.2 Indemnification: Client and AES agree that each Party will be responsible for claims, suits, damages, and losses to the extent caused by their own negligence or willful misconduct. Client agrees to defend and hold harmless AES from claims, damages, suits, and losses by third parties, except to the extent caused by AES. Client releases AES from any claim for damages resulting from or arising out of any pre- existing environmental conditions at the site where the work is being performed. 8.3 Limitation of Liability: The Client agrees to limit AES, by its agents or employees, total liability to the CLIENT and to all Construction Contractors and Subcontractors on the Project, due to AES's professional negligent acts, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract, or breach of warranty and for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses, damages, or claim expenses arising out of this Agreement from any cause or causes, such that the total aggregate liability of AES to those named shall not exceed the available limits of coverage as set forth in the terms and conditions of AES's liability insurance policies. 9. TERMINATION 9.1 Termination: Either Party upon ten (10) days written notice may terminate this Agreement without cause. In the event of termination, all previous unpaid invoices submitted by AES will be due and payable. AES will also be paid, under the terms of the contract, for any and all work performed, and /or completed, and expenses incurred between the time period covered by the most recent invoice and the date of termination. Additionally, AES will be reimbursed on a time and expenses basis at AES's standard rates for all reasonable termination expenses including; the cost of completing analyses, records, and reports necessary to document job status at the time of termination; the cost to bring any site work to a safe and stable condition and reasonable costs associated with untimely demobilization and reassignment of personnel and equipment. 10. THIRD PARTIES 10.1 Successors and Assignees: This Agreement will be binding on AES and Client, and their successors, trustees, legal representatives, and assigns. Neither Party may assign or Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 22 April 24, 2013 transfer any rights, responsibilities, or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other Party and any attempt to do so without such consent will be void. 10.2 Subcontractors: Nothing in this section will prevent AES from employing subcontractors or consultants to assist in the performance of Services under this Agreement. 11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 11.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, AES shall continue the project and maintain the approved schedules during all dispute resolution proceedings. If AES continues to perform, the Owner shall continue to make payments in accordance with this Agreement. In the event that the Owner fails to make payments for undisputed work, provision 5.5 of this agreement will apply. 11.2 If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement or its breach, the parties shall endeavor to settle the dispute first through direct discussion. If the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties shall endeavor to resolve the dispute through the involvement of a neutral mediator. The Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association shall govern this process. The costs of any mediation proceeding shall be shared equally by the parties. 11.3 Both parties agree that upon receipt of a written description of the other party's grievance(s), the offending party will reply in writing with the intent to resolve the dispute. If either party fails to respond in a timely manner, the aggrieved party has the right to demand mediation. 12. INTERPRETATION 12.1 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be void or unenforceable by a Court, all remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. The court will reform or replace any void or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the void or unenforceable provision. 12.2 Governing Law: This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. 13. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed concurrently in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed by a party's signature transmitted by facsimile, and copies of this Agreement executed and delivered by means of facsimile signatures (whether faxed or scanned in a PDF format and transmitted by email via the internet) shall have the same force and effect as copies hereof executed and delivered with original signatures. The parties may rely upon such facsimile signatures as if such signatures were originals. A party executing and delivering this Agreement by facsimile signature by fax or email shall promptly thereafter deliver a counterpart signature page of this Agreement containing said party's original signature. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Contract (12 -0822) Page 23 April 24, 2013 •n� n iu •SYliL]d• APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES 3186 Hughes Ct Dubuque, IA 52003 120 W. Main St W Dundee, IL 60118 Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan Questionnaire Response 1. Below is a chart of which AES team members have worked together on past and current projects, including those featured in the proposal. 2. Below is a matrix of our three most recen ly completed watershed plans which deta'Is our contracted cost versus our actual project costs, including all three projects included in the proposal. Completed Ongoing Flint Creek Watershed Plan 2007 Spring Creek Watershed Plan 2012 Woods Creek Watershed Plan 2013 Long Run Creek Watershed Plan 90% Pike River Watershed Plan 75% Wind Point Watershed Plan 30% Randy Vogel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Steve Zimmerman Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Melisa Bernard Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cecily Cunz No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ed Kailas 'r No No No Yes Yes Yes 2. Below is a matrix of our three most recen ly completed watershed plans which deta'Is our contracted cost versus our actual project costs, including all three projects included in the proposal. 3. An electronic copy of our most recently completed wa ershed plan, Woods Creek Watershed -Based Plan, is included with this submission under separate cover. It was approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and submitted to the Client in January of 2013. 4. Applied Ecological Services, Inc. expects that the City of Dubuque and Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority will provide personnel and resources related to the following project tasks for the successful completion of the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan: a. Coordinate meetings — arrange meeting schedule, contact and notify stakeholders of meetings, disseminate meeting agendas and any relevant materials, track meeting attendance, and compile and distribute meeting minutes. b. Provide meeting locations — arrange for a proper meeting place and time for each scheduled meeting. c. Assist with fieldwork — assist in the on- the - ground watershed field inventory. Flint Creek Watershed Plan Spring Creek Watershed Plan Woods Creek Watershed Plan! 2007 2012 2013 Contract Cost $80,000.00 $91,000.00 $81,500.00 Actual Cost $79,246.35 $90,443.36 $81,434.58 Budget Remaining $753.65 $556.64 $65.42 3. An electronic copy of our most recently completed wa ershed plan, Woods Creek Watershed -Based Plan, is included with this submission under separate cover. It was approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and submitted to the Client in January of 2013. 4. Applied Ecological Services, Inc. expects that the City of Dubuque and Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority will provide personnel and resources related to the following project tasks for the successful completion of the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan: a. Coordinate meetings — arrange meeting schedule, contact and notify stakeholders of meetings, disseminate meeting agendas and any relevant materials, track meeting attendance, and compile and distribute meeting minutes. b. Provide meeting locations — arrange for a proper meeting place and time for each scheduled meeting. c. Assist with fieldwork — assist in the on- the - ground watershed field inventory. d. Assist with data collection — help provide, or provide access to, any existing historical information, GIS data, water quality data, groundwater and groundwater recharge data, etc. e. Provide guidance and input on Information & Education Plan — assist with the development of recommended education actions, target audience, message distribution vehicle, and identification of lead agencies on various education efforts. f. Provide feedback related to recommended site specific action recommendations. g. Review and compile all feedback on completed draft watershed plan and submit to AES with enough time to address feedback and complete the final plan by deadline. 5. A detailed project schedule including time in Dubuque and in the field as well as milestones is included on the following page. Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Schedule Applied Ecological Services, Inc (AES) understands that the grant deadline for this project is June 2014. This would allowl4 months for project completion if work begins in April /May 2013. Based on AES's extensive experience with other watershed plans, 16 to18 months is the typical timeframe needed to complete a plan. Based on personal communication with Dean Mattoon, AES understands that an extension to the grant deadline could be added if needed. Based on this, AES proposes to complete the project by September 30, 2014. If an extension of the deadline is not granted, AES will work with the CCWMA Administrators to meet the June 2014 deadline and adust •ro•osed schedulin• accordin•I Hours Iby Location) 1MEOEEI 2014 Task/Scope Responsibility Dubuque Fieldwork Office ®',12j11=11CMICEIEM®LECLEIZEMm ® ®=.�' Sep A) Public Outreach and Input Sessions Task 1 Pro'ect S CCWMA Administrators {ad), AES, Stakeholders. Tecchnicnic Committee Committee Technical 71 ■■■i■■■■■�■■■ B) Review Existing Studies and Collect Data Task 2 Data Gathering AES, CCWMA Administrators 6 26 C Watershed Resource Invents Task 3 Watershed Malta •ement MeasuresfBMP Invents AES CCWMA Administrators 144 1•1111111111111111111111111 1=IIMI=1 IMM- Task 4 Summarize Intro Climate To.. Geolo1 Soils AES CCWMA Administrators 4 65 IMI'IMIMIIIMININIMMIr Task 5 MIIIIIMMIMIIMIMIIMIM MIIMIMMIMIMIIMMINIM Task 6 0.-n S•=ce Green Infrastructure and Natural Areas AES, CCWMA Administrators 66 _MIMIMIIMMEIMMI111.1.1..1111111.111MIEMIl Task 7 Exist= S Future Land Use/Transportation Summa '♦1111N111=1•11111111111=1')♦111•1=1=111111111•1111M'1■1 Task 8 Streams Ponds, Detention Basins,Wetlands Summa ABS. CCWMA 69 '_IIIII_IMMI_MMMMIM=_MIIK- Task 9 1.1.11111.11.111MUIMI__' IMIMIII�' Task 10 Groundwater Summa AES, CCWMA 24 MI_1•11111=11111111111•11•1111111111111111•11MIIMMMM ∎- D) Pollutant Loading Analysis MIMMIMIIIMIIM��' �� Task 11 Pollutant Loadin • MIMIIMIIMIMIU MINIMEIM'IM�� Task 12 Pollutant Reduction Needs/Tardets AES 19 Task 13 Selection of BMP's to Reduce Pollutant Loading AES 5 34 �� 11111111.11.'1.1111= E) Watershed Action Plan Task 14 Task 15 Pro..mmatic Action Plan Site S. • no Action Plan ASS, CCWMA Administrators AES, CCWMA, Stakeholders 29 88 .__M___ .1111)♦11.11.11MMIM� F Plan Implementation & Monitoring Success Task 16 Water Qua'. Monitorin• Plan 8 Evaluation Cnteria AES, CCWMA Admin istra tors 27 11.11_ 1111.1.1111.1'1M MIM, Task 17 Goal Milestones 8 Pro.ress Evaluation Re•.rt Cards AES. CCWMA 32 MI'MEIMINI IMINIMM 1111111'11111=1__ G) Education ComponenEPlan Task 18 Infomwtion a Education Plan Stakeholders 16 16 111111111111111111111==a111---_ H) Watershed -Based Plan Executive Summary and Report Preparation Task 19 Pre. re Draft B Final Executive Summa Document AES CCWMA Administrators 55 ..��-.�• Draft sle Review Final 30at - ABS. CCWMA Administratores 110 ...� .-.- mid Review O ma 30�t Task 20 Prepare Draft & Final Watershed Based Plan Report 6. All reimbursable expenses are outlined in the Fees & Compensation section of the proposal submitted by AES and included within the total Lump Sum (not to exceed) project cost. They total $6,035 and are detailed below: Task Number/Name Reimbursable Expenses Task 1: Project Meetings Mileage - $1,440; Per Diems - $600 Task 3: Watershed Management Measures /BMP Inventory Mileage - $1,200; Per Diems - $2000 Task 19: Draft/Final Executive Summary 20 Copies - $140 Task 20: Draft/Final Watershed Plan 4 Copies - $600 TOTAL $6,035 7. Additional services, not included in the proposed cost, that could be provided by Applied Ecological Services include: a. Professional Design Layout of Final Watershed Plan - AES will take the Final approved Watershed Based Plan and apply professional design layout and style features using Adobe InDesign TM to enhance the overall aesthetics and ease of use of the documents. The AES designer and Project Manager will meet with the Watershed Coordinator prior to redesign work and agree on design features. The final product(s) will be submitted electronically to the Watershed Coordinator in .pdf format. The Client will be responsible for producing hard copies for use and distribution. Cost - $8,000. b. Professionally Printed Copies of Final Watershed Plan — AES will have additional copies of the Final approved Watershed Plan professionally printed (full bleed) on high quality paper. 10 copies - $1,700. c. Professionally Printed Copies of Executive Summary — AES will have additional copies of the Final Executive Summary professionally printed (full bleed) on high quality paper. 100 copies - $800. d. Professionally Designed PowerPoint Summary Presentation — AES will prepare a professional PowerPoint presentation summarizing the Catfish Creek Watershed Plan. This presentation would be created for the Client to be used at future stakeholder meetings, to present the plan to municipal decision makers, or to promote the City of Dubuque as a sustainable community. 8. AES will provide the City of Dubuque and Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority a Lump Sum contract, not to exceed $100,000. 9. A detailed proposal /contract document, including Scope of Services, Project Cost, proposed Project Schedule, Contract Form, and Term /Conditions, is included with this submission under separate cover. Woods Cree Watershed-Based Pan A Strategy for Protecting and Restoring Watershed `alt i Prepared for Woods Creek Watershed Committee By Applied Ecological Services, Inc. January 2013 Hxecutive Summary WHAT'S INSIDE THIS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY? 1. What is a watershed? 2. Why this watershed plan? 3. Past and Present 4. Challenges & Threats 5. Special Natural Features 6. Green Infrastructure & Projects 7. Action Recommendations 8. Make a Difference Whaii: is a watershed? Each of us lives in a watershed or area of land that drains water to a stream or lake. Despite this relatively simple definition, a watershed is a complex interaction between natural elements such as climate, surface water, groundwater, vegetation, wildlife, and humans. Human influences can produce polluted stormwater runoff, increase impervious surfaces, alter stormwater flows, and increase erosion. Image Source: City of Berkley, Department of Public Works .+�. PpEC1PnAT1ON WATERSNE0 EAOWATEf9 BOUNDARY WETLANDS t.: • TweurrwY 4, wusmE 53105 °RDUHO wA a1/44 MOM 9NANNt1.. Where is Woods Creek watershed? Woods Creek watershed is V V located in northeast Illinois in McHenry and Kane Counties (see map, below). Woods Creek and its Woods Creek Watershed numerous tributaries account for approximately 9.5 stream miles and drain approximately 8.6 square miles (5,508 acres) of land surface. Nearly the entire watershed drains east to Woods Creek Lake, the only true lake in the watershed, just prior to joining Crystal Creek watershed, a subwatershed to the Fox River. The Fox River Basin drains portions of five counties in southern Wisconsin before entering northeastern Illinois where it drains eleven counties. It then joins the Illinois River in Ottawa, Illinois. From there the Illinois River flows southwest through central Illinois prior to joining the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Missouri. he primary jurisdictions (map, left) in the watershed include the municipalities of Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Park District also has significant holdings within the watershed. Why th il 2 watershed plan? Farming practices followed by heavy residential and commercial development in the 1990s and 2000s drastically altered the natural landscape, and with landscape change came negative impacts to the environment. Streams began to suffer from streambank erosion causing sediment deposition and nutrient loading in Woods Creek Lake. Invasive species established in natural areas causing loss of habitat. The ability for water to infiltrate to groundwater aquifers also decreased. Beginning in 2004, Woods Creek Lake and Crystal Creek downstream appeared on the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's 303(d) impaired waters list. A segment of the Fox River downstream is also impaired. A voluntary group of stakeholders including individual landowners, organizations, and governments came together in an effort to protect and restore the health of Woods Creek watershed. The Woods Creek Watershed -Based Plan can be downloaded at: www.algonquin.org/eco Purpose In early 2011, the inter- governmental group of partners, consisting of Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, and Crystal Lake Park District applied for and received Illinois Environmental Protection Agency funding through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act to initiate a voluntary planning effort to produce a comprehensive 'Watershed -Based Plan" for Woods Creek watershed. With this plan, identified projects become eligible for state and federal grants. t the primary purpose of this plan is to spark interest and give stakeholders a better understanding of the Woods Creek watershed to promote and initiate plan recommendations that will improve green infrastructure, improve water quality, conserve groundwater, restore habitat, and provide educational and recreational opportunities. Mission the Woods Creek Watershed Committee (WCWC) is comprised of watershed stakeholders dedicated to the preservation, protection, and improvement of Woods Creek watershed. The Woods Creek Watershed Committee's vision and mission is to: Improve water qualify through refined stormwater management, flood reduction, enriched natural area management, groundwater recharge protection, utilization of green infrast wcture, and control of invasive species. The goal is to enhance eco ystem benefits within Woods Creek watershed and ultimate fy the Fox River through education and stewardship. Identify, protect, and manage the GREEN INFRASJRUCTURE NETIYORK. Create POLICY to protect watershed resources from the impacts of future development. Restore and manage aquatic and terrestrial HABITAT. Provide watershed EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. Improve and monitor surface WATFRQUALITY. Improve GRO UND IVA l ER RECHARGE. Increase and /or improve RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. Mitigate for existing structural FLOOD PROBLEMS. Goa S rtitakullokler \It tiny Depiction of pre -I nrapean settlement pcailie landscape al newly .. Lat'e fu the IIi1/.s Fen Nbun•e Preserre..Sonrce: Dania! 1€hnaregk,: The Past G laciers that receded about 14,000 pears ago formed the existing landscape in \X�iod, (;reel. watershed. During this period'• the earth's temperature warmed and the ice slowly retreated lea\�ing behind mdr�iine s, ridges, and other features. tundra- �. . like environment covered b\y spruce forest was the first eco,j a(ern 0) C°Ionizc afacfi g40,i :rs seise sled.: \s u'nper•attues continued tr, .ti'e, tundra was replaced bt ,eugl moist deciduous forests' altd bventu:illy bti •c84 or r'fnrc sk oil. Sant as, tai r Ii•ttl6tt..: 74 Pre- European settlement ecological communities in Woods Creek watershed were undoubtedly balanced ecosystems with clean water and diverse with plant and wildlife populations. The first U.S. public land surveyors in the mid -1800s described nearly the entire Woods Creek watershed as "prairie." One island of "timber" was identified along Woods Creek on the far east side of the watershed in the area that is now Woods Creek Lake. This mixture of "prairie" and "timber," that is now referred to as savanna, was mentioned frequently in the mid 1800s as early settlers moved west out of the heavily forested eastern portion of the U.S. The prairie - savanna landscape was maintained and renewed by frequent lightning strike fires, fires ignited by Native Americans, and grazing by bison and elk. Running through the prairie - savanna landscape were meandering stream corridors and low wet depressions consisting of sedge meadow, marsh, wet praire and highly unique seeps, springs, and fen wetlands hydrated by alkaline rich groundwater discharge. The Present r cological conditions in Woods 1Creek watershed changed drastically following European settlement in the mid 1800s. Large scale fires no longer occurred and bison and elk were extirpated. The majority of prairie was tilled under and drain tiles were installed throughout wet areas as farming became the primary land use by the early 1900s and continued through the 1980s. Residential and commercial development in the 1990s and 2000s followed, which led to additional alteration and fragmentation of the natural landscape. Today, Woods Creek watershed is home to thousands of people. Land uses within the watershed communities of Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and Crystal Lake now include subdivisions of homes, commercial /industrial centers, retail along Randall Road, farmland, gravel mining operations, golf courses, recreational facilities, and preserved green infrastructure along Woods Creek and its tributaries (map, right). Existing Land Use /Land Cover Chrg & t.JL1lLi1 Surface Water Woods Creek and Tributaries • 49% of stream length in the watershed is highly channelized. • 62% of stream length exhibits moderate to highly eroded streambanks causing total suspended solids and total phosphorus loading downstream. Woods Creek Lake • High total phosphorus, total suspended solids /sediment deposition, and mercury have been documented. • Invasive Eurasian watermilfoil is a dominant plant in the lake. Detention Basins • There are a total of 134 basins; 91 (68 %) do not provide adequate ecological and /or water quality benefits. • There is a general lack of management for naturalized basins. Groundwater Aquifer Recharge • Most moderate and highly sensitive aquifer recharge areas in the northern two thirds of the watershed are developed. Recharge areas in the southern third are slated for future development. • Studies by Illinois State Water Survey show shallow bedrock aquifer drawdown from 5 feet to nearly 100 feet by 2050, ultimately affecting groundwater availability. Predicted Land Use Changes Predicted Future Land Use Changes - egmmacyt#twd Mtdu m gen+ty ne f Sonuu MuhplifandyRivteshii NM Ps* e;mp rflirtary @7pigt Mt• L in• f..pti*+ •a Rcad F..rnts Si•\'e1 I\ rrni it, I I •.0 II „f 1\ ,utl> l:n cl: nulh, tl<:n ut,I <h.tuil iot basin for (lob vicrl \,.t■•r otrility licnclii, Land • Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning predictions show a 14,500 (41 %) population increase by 2040. • There are 474 riparian acres comprised mostly of prairie, wet prairie, fen, and marsh; 57% is in poor ecological condition - managrnent is needed. • Invasive and /or non - native plant species including common reed, purple loosestrife, reed canary grass, common buckthorn, sandbar willow, box elder, and eastern cottonwood are problematic in nearly all natural areas. • The headwaters of Woods Creek is vulnerable to the impacts of proposed future commercial /retail, industrial, and residential development (map, left). Implementing policy to protect against impacts of future development will be a challenge. • Educating the general public about watershed issues and actions will be challenging. Special Natural_ Features Natural Areas McHenry and Kane County wetland studies note the location of several wetlands that have high quality habitat or functional value (see map, below). One of these wetlands is located at Crystal Lake Park District's "Willow's Edge Park." The largest of the wetlands extends along much of Woods Creek and Woods Creek Tributary between Woods Creek Lane in Algonquin and Ackman Road in Crystal Lake. Nearly the entire 240 acre area is protected and managed by Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake Park District, and the Land Conservancy of McHenry County. The McHenry County Conservation District recognizes most of this wetland complex south of Miller Road as a Natural Area Inventory (MCNAI) Site called "Woods Creek Fen" which is made up primarily of remnant sedge meadow, marsh, wet prairie, and rare fen wetland communities. The highest quality fen wetland in the watershed known as "Winding Creek Fen" is part of the larger "Woods Creek Fen," and is located along a small tributary to Woods Creek. Many uncommon and conservative plant species are found there including early fen sedge, bog lobelia, swamp thistle, narrow - leaved loosestrife, fen betony, yellow star grass, and bog valerian. The Village of Algonquin intensely manages this unique area. A nother MCNAI site is `Algonquin Hanging Fen ", a 40 acre remnant graminoid fen intermixed with high quality sedge meadow and wet prairie located at the headwaters of Woods Creek. The site harbors uncommon and conservative plants such as bog lobelia, fen betony, and a variety of sedges. This area is currently being managed by the Village of Algonquin as a cohesive extension of Spella Park Wetland. ne additional natural area worth mentioning includes portions of two adjacent private parcels located just southeast of Woods Creek Lake and south of Algonquin Road. There, Woods Creek is high quality. To the south of Woods Creek is a steep northeast facing slope supporting the only remaining remnant woodland dominated by old growth (150+ year old) bur oak, red oak, and sugar maple. Woods Creek Lake This 52 -acre public lake (see below) is the only lake in the watershed and provides recreation for local residents including fishing, boating, and swimming. The Village of Lake in the Hills currently has six public access points at Indian Trail Beach, Hilltop Beach, Nockels Park, Turtle Island Park, La Buy Park, and Echo Hill Park. Special Natural Features Willow's Edge Park ' 4i lryyu �liy�"tGiF�dt,i ; d I ui south ut .AJgongi L Woods Creek Fen Natural Area Woods Creek Lake Private Natural Area Winding Creek Fen Algonquin Hanging Fen Spella Park Wetland Natural Features Mgn QUal t! WOW «Focsanal Vaue Vienna au Si a'a Pan: WeVaM rr, Area Spella Park Wetland Spella Park Wetland is a wetland restoration project undertaken by the Village of Algonquin beginning in 2007. Approximately 60 acres of historic wetland and prairie was reestablished by breaking old farm drain tiles and planting with more than 50 native species. Several uncommon wetland and grassland birds currently use the site including marsh wren, sedge wren, dickcisscl, and willow flycatcher. Spella Park Wetland is now a high quality wetland that expands and connects green infrastructure at the headwaters of Woods Creek. Algonquin manages the site primarily through controlled burns. Controlled burn at Spells Karl; Wetland Green Infrastructure An Green Infrastructure Network" is best defined as an terconnected network of natural areas and other open space that conserves natural ecosystem values and functions, sustains clean air and water, and provides a wide array of benefits to people and wildlife. A well preserved Green Infrastructure Network with extensive interconnecting paths is currently in place along Woods Creek and its tributaries (see map, below). This network is comprised of over 2,000 acres or 38% of the watershed. Of this, approximately 35% is publically owned and protected primarily by Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, and Crystal Lake Park District. — Listing Waking.% It, F DINS irk.; Cca034elySignMlcer.Areas sr tlrprctacl4d Csanar Infraetract .Ira _ : Protected ()feats intiestucture Watershed Improvement Projects WTTatershed partners are taking the lead and moving forward with implementing a variety of watershed improvement projects. Projects include natural area restoration, stream /swale restoration, naturalized detention basins, rain gardens, and interconnected walking /bike trails. 5. .4r I. It Rain garden at Nockels Park (Woods Creek Lake) The Village of Lake in the I fills installed several water equality improvement project:, within Village owned parks along \X kids Creek Lake. This rain garden t Nockels Park captures and infiltrates water from the adjacent parking lot. Winding Creek walking /bike path 'Phis Crystal lake Park District (owned path along Woods Creek Tributary is one of many interconnecting paths located throughout the green infrastructure network in the watershed. These paths unable the public to experience nature and observe the many projects that are being implemented. :--;"1 4.1•1.. . ' 4 • „ .?„0:•"- 1 •I' • . „-•61: 1 • 4 r • Swale stabilization behind Algonquin Area Public Library lhe Village of Algonquin restored this swale by clearing invasive trees and shrubs then seeding the buffer with native prairie vegetation. Native wetland • plant plugs were also installed in the swale to stabilize soils and filter stormwater. Riparian corridor preservation and enhancement The City of Crystal Lake preserved and enhanced this reach of Woods Creek •tributary south of Alexandra Blvd. to connect green infrastructure and Winding Creek walking/bike path. 4 • 7 ' • •••‘. ;;14;18-. ivtogiti AffAtiv.„0*.._ • Naturalized detention basin in Lake in the Hills The Village of Lake in the I fills received a Suction 319 Grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to naturalize this detention basin by replacing turf grass with native prairie vegetatit iii. lhe basin now infiltrates and cleans stormwater while providing wildlife habitat within the Woods Creek riparian corridor. 'a 0 ' i_--:il c . 1 tionPoint Soon. Gt,flooi Proitd _ . Action Recommendation The Woods Creek Watershed -Based Plan includes an `Action Plan" developed to provide stakeholders with recommendations to specifically address plan goals. The Action Plan includes two subsections: programmatic recommendations and site specific recommendations. Programmatic recommendations are general remedial, preventive, and regulatory watershed -wide actions. Site specific recommendations include actual locations where projects can be implemented to improve surface and groundwater quality, green infrastructure, and aquatic and terrestrial habitat. Programmatic Recommendations This section of the Action Plan provides stakeholders with general structural and non - structural, educational, policy, and project coordination /planning recommendations. The following recommendations are among the most important. A complete list of recommendations can be found in the full version of the watershed plan. Green Infrastructure • Municipalities incorporate the identified Green Infrastructure Network into comprehensive plans and development review maps. • Prepare and implement management plans for all publically owned green infrastructure. • Leverage mitigation funds from proposed road extension /expansion projects to implement projects that benefit green infrastructure. Policy Conceptual Conservation Desi ,zn r. • Watershed Partners adopt the Woods Creek Watershed -Based Plan. S • Require Conservation Design standards based on the McHenry County Conservation Design Ordinance for development located within • Require Development Impact Fees and /or Special Service Area taxes to help fund future management of green infrastructure. Habitat • Maintain naturalized detention basins per recommendations in the plan. • Control non - native /invasive plant species. • Apply ecologically sound practices to stream, wetland, shoreline, and other natural area restoration projects. Education & Recreation • Implement programs to educate stakeholders about watershed issues and projects. • Incorporate green infrastructure amenities when creating or enhancing recreational areas. Surface and Groundwater Quality • Retrofit existing stormwater infrastructure to improve water quality. • Apply lawn fertilizer in accordance with soil testing results and consider using no or low phosphorus fertilizer. • Use best management practices when applying salt for snow and ice removal. • Maintain open space in sensitive aquifer recharge areas. the Green Infrastructure Network. Site Specific Project Recommendations T his portion of the Action Plan includes over 130 site specific project recommendations designed to improve watershed health. As part of the planning process, "Critical Areas" (see map, tight) were identified where implementation of projects over the next five years could result in several pollutants being reduced to target levels. These areas are discussed below. Streambank & Channel Restoration Streambanks along critical reaches are highly eroded and are a major source of sediment and phosphorus that ends in downstream Woods Creek Lake. Water quality and habitat can be improved by restoring these areas using bioengineering techniques. Lake Shoreline Restoration ritical lake shorelines include those along Woods Creek Lake identified by the Village of Lake in the Hills. These areas contribute to sedimentation and turbidity in the lake. Shoreline restoration using bioengineering techniques is recommended. Riparian Area Restoration & Maintenance Critical riparian areas are select natural areas adjacent to stream reaches that are in poor ecological condition but have excellent ecological restoration and remediation potential to improve water quality and habitat conditions and reduce flooding downstream. Wetland Restoration Five critical area potential wetland restoration sites totaling 50 acres were identified. Wetland restoration projects improve water quality and wildlife habitat while acting as sponges to reduce stormwater runoff. Detention Basin Retrofits Many detention basins can be retrofitted by naturalizing with native vegetation. Naturalized basins improve water quality from developed areas, improve habitat, and require less maintenance. Twelve critical area detention basin retrofit projects were identified in the watershed. Green Infrastructure Protection Areas Six critical green infrastructure protection areas totaling over 400 acres were identified in the watershed. These sites are located in sensitive aquifer recharge areas, areas where Conservation Design standards are recommended if developed, or in areas where acquisition and protection is most beneficial. Critical Area Project Locations Critical Areas Detention Baufns —�• Strotni lioachus Drained Wetland Iiirenan Areas 111111 Green Inlrasintcture ProteUlonAroas Eroded Lake Shoreline Woods Creek Lake detail showing eroded shorelines ;.:lrufir icdt,ldtIVI1 y Dix it. ('ruck r 6�. .. r ,Properly dcogned w&-i bc,lt rm n;ttur:iit,r ] cl: u n i..r. met Involved W atershed planning and implementation is a voluntary effort. Active watershed stakeholders are needed to put this watershed plan into action. The Woods Creek Watershed Committee is in place to support plan implementation and future planning efforts. Contact the Village of Algonquin to learn how you can help. Vouinteer - yout make a difference! Residents & Businesses ❑ Use less fertilizer on lawns and consider using organic products. ❑ Use less salt on driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks during winter months. ❑ Use native landscaping to decrease watering needs and maintenance. ❑ Install rain gardens and use rain barrels to reduce stormwater runoff. ❑ Attend municipal and park district sponsored environmental education events. ❑ Become a natural area volunteer or steward. Streamside and Lake Shoreline Owners ❑ Consult your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office regarding ways to establish, restore, and maintain natural buffers along stream channels and lake shorelines. Municipalities & Park Districts ❑ Inform the public that a plan has been developed for Woods Creek watershed. ❑ Adopt the Woods Creek Watershed -Based Plan. ❑ Incorporate watershed plan goals and recommended actions into local comprehensive plans, zoning overlays, codes, and ordinances. ❑ Build `Demonstration Projects" in and around public facilities. ❑ Restore and manage publically owned Green Infrastructure Network natural areas. ❑ Prepare annual budgets for restoring & managing green infrastructure and providing education. ❑ Increase recreational opportunities throughout the Green Infrastructure Network. Woods Creek Watershed Committee (WCWC) Stakeholders ❑ Identify "Champions" to participate at future WCWC meetings, pursue projects, and to discuss and evaluate watershed plan implementation progress. ❑ Build partnerships to leverage funding for implementing plan recommendations. For more information contact: The Village of Algonquin - Public Works 110 Meyer Drive Algonquin, IL 60102 (847) 658 -2754 This plan was prepared using United States Environmental Protection Agency funds under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act distributed through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The findings and recommendations herein are not necesarily those of the funding agencies. Additional funding was provided by the Village of Algonquin, Village of Lake in the I -Tills, City of Crystal lake, and Crystal Lake Park District. Watershed Coordinators: Michele Zimmerman Katie Parkhurst Executive Summary Produced by: Applied Ecological Service, Inc. All photos by AFS unless otherwise noted. Download the Woods Creek Watershed -Based Plan and list of planning participants at www.algonquin.org/eco CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT E mirrin ■ L.. . ..2 APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES.