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Home My WebLink AboutC12-128 BLM Kremmling Field Office Maintenance Plan 2012 State Bridge Landing Recreation Area Operations and Maintenance Plan between BLM Kremmling Field Office and Eagle County, Colorado This Operations and Maintenance Plan ( "Plan ") is for State Bridge Landing located at 13550 Highway 131, Bond, Colorado (the "Property ") which is owned by Eagle County and managed by the BLM Kremmling Field Office, as agreed to by Eagle County. This Plan will outline roles and responsibilities, identify projects and funding, and terms of the Plan which may be updated by the parties each fiscal year. The Property was acquired with funds from the Eagle County Open Space Program in an effort to ensure preservation of the Property and ongoing access to and use of the Colorado River. Eagle County does not have resources readily available to operate, manage and maintain the Property. BLM desires to enhance public access to the Colorado River for boating and other recreational purposes. Nothing in this Plan alters or supersedes the authorities and responsibilities of either the BLM or Eagle County (each individually a "Party" or collectively the "Parties ") on any matter under their respective jurisdictions. 1. Staffing and Facility Procedures a. BLM shall provide all necessary staff for trash collection and to maintain improvements located on the Property. b. BLM shall provide all necessary staff to manage operation of the Property and boat launches to maximize the public's access to the river. Such management and operation may include a site host or on -site staff, which shall be at the discretion of the BLM. c. BLM shall provide all necessary staff to install BLM signage as it deems appropriate for the smooth operation of and provide operation and maintenance services at the Property. d. BLM shall provide all necessary staff to manage inquiries and requests from any vendors or outfitters seeking to use all or a portion of the Property. e. BLM shall provide all necessary staff, including law enforcement, to manage the use and operation of the Property by the public including collection of fees to off- set its costs of managing and operating the Property. f. The County shall install signage identifying the Property as part of the Eagle County Open Space Program. g. The County shall purchase and install trash receptacles on the Property. h. The County shall purchase and install bathroom facilities on the Property. i. The County shall purchase and install an iron ranger (money drop) on the Property. 2. Funding Procedures a. BLM agrees to: i. Jointly with Eagle County, establish fees to be collected from the public or commercial users for use of the Property and boat launch. All fees will be collected by a BLM employee and deposited in a contributed fund account with the BLM, specifically designated for State Bridge Landing (the "Fund "). ii. Fifty percent (50 %) of the Fund collected during Fiscal Year 2012 will be used by BLM for management of the State Bridge Landing site in Fiscal Year 2013 or future years. iii. BLM shall collect fees and maintain the Property to ensure public health and safety using BLM funding from Fiscal Year 2012. BLM will collect fees, maintain and clean toilets, dispose of trash, maintain the Property to BLM safety standards, manage campground host if applicable, and ensure County and BLM health and safety regulations are adhered to. iv. Each year BLM will prepare a year -end annual financial report documenting the total fees collected for the fiscal year and documenting costs of operating the Property. The annual financial report shall be available for County and public review, no later than 90 days from the end of the fiscal year (September 30), that describes the total fees collected for the fiscal year, and a record of all disbursements made from the Fund. There will be no disbursements made from the Fund until Fiscal Year 2013. v. BLM will pay fifty percent 50% of the collected Fund to Eagle County no later than 90 days from the end of the fiscal year (September 30). vi. Provide local and regional public notice of the fee program. vii. Fabricate or purchase and install and maintain appropriate roadside signs for the fee program. viii. Provide personnel, including law enforcement staff, as required to implement the fee program. b. Eagle County agrees to: i. Receive fifty percent (50 %) of the collected Fund each fiscal year. ii. The County shall use the fifty percent (50 %) allocated to it for facility repairs and improvements such as, but not limited to, toilets, launch repairs, trails, parking and driveway repairs or improvements, signage, water, sewer or electrical infrastructure or improvements and fencing. c. It is mutually agreed and understood by and between said Parties that: i. The Fund will be evaluated annually to ensure the BLM and Eagle County operating costs are covered with fifty percent (50 %) of the Fund. ii. The Parties will jointly plan for and fund improvements beyond those identified as either the responsibility of the BLM or County in this Plan. iii. The Parties will seek grants for the further development and management, as appropriate. iv. Any financial obligation beyond the original term of this Plan is subject to appropriation. 3. Representatives The Parties will designate representatives as specified in Exhibit A to ensure coordination during the implementation of this Plan. The Parties may change their points of contact at any time by providing a revised Exhibit A to the other Party. Any revisions must be added to the official file maintained at the Kremmling Field Office. 4. Records Any BLM records or documents generated as a result of this Plan shall become part of the official BLM record maintained in accordance with BLM record management policies. Any records or documents generated as a result of Eagle County's participation in this Plan shall be copied and sent to BLM as part of the official record. Any request for release of records associated with the implementation of this operating plan to anyone outside the Parties must be determined by BLM based on applicable laws, including the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act and by Eagle County in accordance with the Colorado Open Records Act. 5. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations; Severability Clause This Plan is subject to all applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules, whether now in force or hereafter enacted or promulgated. Nothing in this Plan shall be construed as in any way impairing the general powers of the BLM under such applicable laws, regulations, and rules. If any term or provision of this Plan is held to be invalid or illegal, such term or provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. Meeting the terms of this Plan shall not excuse any failure to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, whether or not these laws and regulations are specifically listed herein. 6. Term, Amendment, and Termination a. This Plan becomes effective upon the date last signed and executed by the duly authorized representative of the Parties to this Plan. This Plan shall remain in effect until the end of the calendar year of the execution date unless terminated or cancelled prior to the expiration date. This Plan may be renewed for additional one (1) year terms commencing January 1 of each consecutive year upon mutual agreement of the Parties. b. The Parties may request changes to this Plan, which shall be effective only upon the written agreement of all Parties. Any changes, modification, revisions, or amendments to this Plan shall be incorporated by written instrument, executed and signed by all Parties, and will be effective in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. c. This Plan may be terminated prior to the expiration date upon thirty (30) days written notice and agreement between all Parties to terminate this Plan. All • facilities and improvements will belong to the party who paid for and installed them. BLM will remove all signs and facilities that belong to BLM from the Property and will leave the Property in the same shape as it was prior to the origination of the Plan. 7. Signatures a. All signatories have the appropriate delegation of authority to sign this Plan. b. The Parties hereto have agreed to and approved this Plan by executing the same on the dates shown below. Dated: 41 Peter F. Runyon, Chairm. Eagle County Board of County Commissioners ZAd Dated: Ap 12 David Stout, Field Manager Bureau of Land Management, Kremmling Field Office Attachment: Exhibit A Exhibit A Designated Representatives: BLM Contact Eagle County Contact Cooperator Project Contact Cooperator Project Contact Hannah Schechter Toby Sprunk Outdoor Recreation Planner Eagle County, Colorado 2103E Park Ave. PO BOX 850 PO BOX 68 Eagle, CO 81631 Kremmling, CO 80459 (970) 328 -8698 (970) 724 -3008 Toby.Sprunk @eaglecounty.us hcchechter@b1m.gov