Agmt20 United States Dept. of Agriculture, USDA-APHIS-WS Agreement Packet 2020

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(7/2019 version) Cooperative Service Agreement Number: 20 -73 -06 -0255 -RA WBS Element: AP.RA.RX06.73.0267 FMMI Shorthand Code: OXWSWR0606REIMBURRX06730267 WORK PLAN In accordance with the Cooperative Service Agreement between THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), this Work Plan sets forth the objectives, activities and budget of this project during the period of this agreement. Program Obiective 1. The purpose of this agreement is to remove of California Ground Squirrels from the Redwood Shores levee that runs parallel to Redwood Shores Parkway from Holley Street to the treatment plant off Radio Road. Removal efforts are to help alleviate damage to property and burrowing in levees which weakens the integrity of the levee caused by California Ground Squirrels. Efforts will be made by assigned personnel to reduce the population of California Ground Squirrels from the above-mentioned levee in San Mateo County, California. 2. USDA -APHIS -WS will attempt to work this project with another project when possible, to make the funds stretch further each year. Plan of Action 1. The work will be accomplished using Wildlife Services Specialists (WSS) as assigned to work this project by installing, operating and maintaining traps and possibly using other Wildlife Services approved methods. All work will be in accordance with the terms of the Cooperative Agreement effective upon signing. The performance of wildlife damage management actions by WS under this agreement is contingent upon a determination by WS that such actions are in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and any other applicable environmental statues. WS will not make a final decision to conduct requested wildlife damage management actions until it has made the determination of such compliance. 2. There will be occasional periodic compulsory training required for safety and skill enhancements that the USDA -APHIS -WS employee will be required to complete, while charging against this contract. 3. USDA -APHIS -WS employees working this project will keep the City apprised of management activities on a monthly basis while work is being conducted.