TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Chris Stenger
Deputy Public Works Director
Public Works
Tom Hardy
Sr. Environmental Scientist
TITLE:
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Approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) 2025-26 with the Washington State Department of Ecology
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) maintains stream and habitat restoration sites throughout the City of Redmond. Maintenance is typically required by permits for the first 5-10 years after project completion and ongoing maintenance is necessary for long-term project success.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Utilities Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
* Required:
Interlocal agreements require Council approval.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
WCC Agreement begins October 1, 2025
OUTCOMES:
Maintenance is a crucial activity to the success of restoration and mitigation associated with capital improvement projects. Approximately 100-acres of maintenance sites are distributed around Redmond (Attachment A).
The value of site maintenance goes far beyond permit compliance. Maintenance of restoration sites involves control of invasive weeds, litter pick-up, replacement planting, and other activities important to overall project success. This regular site maintenance enhances already completed projects, building on the initial investment, as well as improving the aesthetics of sites. This agreement includes 4 extra weeks of crew time to assist with large scale noxious weed management and tree planting projects.
WCC members are typically college-age students learning restoration techniques and gaining job skills. A crew consists of ...
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