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Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program
CUYAHOGA COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES ASSISTANCE
COUNCIL
July 15, 2015Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH
The Clean Ohio Fund, started in 2000, restores, protects, and connects Ohio's important natural and urban places by preserving:
Green space, Farmland Developing state-wide recreational trails
CLEAN OHIO
Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program preserves:
Open spaces Sensitive ecological areas Stream corridors
CLEAN OHIO
Ohio Revised Code, Sections 164.20 to 164.27
Preserve open space Protect riparian corridors Protect rare, threatened or endangered species Support open space planning Preserve wetlands and other scarce natural
resources Preserve streamside forests, natural stream
channels and floodplains
A Unique Opportunity to Advance Conservation
Forested Bank on the Chagrin River
PURPOSE
938 projects were funded $309 million awarded
Area protected: 75,800 acres of natural areas and greenspace
Statewide 2000-2015:
CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION
OPEN SPACE Acquisition of open space
Acquisition of land or rights in land
Construction or enhancement of facilities
Acquisition of land to connect natural area corridors
Wood Creek Preserve
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Rocky River East Branch: Heron Rookery
OPEN SPACE PROJECTS
Forest Ridge Preserve and Forest Ridge Preserve Expansion
OPEN SPACE PROJECTS
Fee simple acquisition of lands to provide access to riparian corridors or watersheds.
Reforestation of land or the planting of vegetation for filtration purposes.
Big Creek at Snake Hill Area Conservation
RIPARIAN CORRIDOR PROJECTS
CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION
• Euclid Eu
Euclid Railroad – Green Creek Corridor
RIPARIAN CORRIDOR PROJECTS
West Creek Confluence Project
RIPARIAN CORRIDOR PROJECTS
Acquisition expenses Planning and
implementation Design
Mill Creek Conservation Project
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of land for active recreation
Water Management Activities
Flood control projects (dams, dredging, etc.)
Stormwater management is the primary purpose.
Preparing an application
INELIGIBLE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Local Subdivisions Counties Cities Villages Township
Special Districts Conservancy Districts Soil and Water Conservation Districts Joint Recreation Districts Park District/Authority
Non-Profit Corporations Exempt from federal income taxation Conservation activities as a primary part of mission
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
CUYAHOGA COUNTY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Solomon’s Seal wildflower at Beecher’s Brook
East Branch Rocky River Heron Rookery
OPEN SPACE IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY
• Appoints NRAC members.NRAC
• Implements Clean Ohio Conservation Program in Cuyahoga County.
• Develops project selection and evaluation methodology.
• Selects projects for funding and makes recommendations to OPWC.
OPWC
DOPWIC• Oversees “Issue 1” and Clean
Ohio Conservation Program.• Approves NRAC
methodologies.• Give final approval of
recommended projects.
CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION
Program Implementation
Member Representing
DAVID BEACHDirector, GreenCityBlueLake Institute
Environment
KYLE DREYFUSS -WELLS, CHAIRDeputy Director of Watershed Programs, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Environment
DOROTHY HAZELBoard Member, Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District
Soil and Water Conservation District
HONORABLE MICHAEL PROCUKMayor, Village of Brooklyn Heights
Government
HONORABLE SUSAN RENDA, Mayor, Village of Moreland Hills
District One Public Works Integrating Committee (DOPWIC)
KIMBERLY RASSI-GALLINBoard Member, Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau
Agriculture
NATALIE RONAYNE, VICE CHAIRExecutive Director, Cleveland Botanical Garden
Environment
JESSICA SHAMSHOUM FRENCH, SECRETARYSpecial Projects Coordinator
Park System
DONNA STUDNIARZDirector of Strategic Initiatives, Cleveland Metroparks
Park System
CHRISTOPHER URBANManager of Physical Development, Greater Cleveland Partnership
Business, Realtors, Planning
VACANTCuyahoga County
Government
DISTRICT 1 NRAC MEMBERSHIP
96 projects were submitted 60 projects were funded $27.5 million awarded
Area protected: 1,380 acres of natural areas and greenspace 16,930 lineal feet of riparian corridors
Cuyahoga County (District 1)2000-2015:
CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION
Funds Available:
Round 10 Allocation $ 3,339,704Available balance $ 997,215 Total $ 4,336,919
ROUND 10 FUNDING
Grant program: Maximum award: 75% of total project cost 25% local match required
Contributions of money from individuals, local or federal government.
Contributions in-kind through the purchase or donation of equipment, land, easements, interest in land, labor and materials.
Appraised value of property.
E.g. Project Total - $100,000$ 75,000 – Clean Ohio Grant
$ 25,000 – Local Match
FUNDING
Relates directly to the NRAC Evaluation Methodology.
Used along with the OPWC Application to review projects.
Applicant is responsible for making sure all documents are complete, accurate and submitted on Friday, October 23, 2015
Screened for eligibility prior to evaluation.
NRAC APPLICATION
Financial Information – Page 2
Financial Resources – Page 2
Project Schedule – Page 3
Project Description – Page 4
Project Officials – Page 5
Attachments – Page 6
Important points.
http://www.pwc.state.oh.us/Documents/PWC0002.pdf
OPWC APPLICATION
Projects acquisition must be completed 1 year from the date of the Project Agreement
Projects must be concluded within 2 years from the date of acquisition.
Appraisals must be performed by an Ohio Department of Transportation Prequalified Appraiser who is credentialed in value analysis.
OPWC POLICIES – ROUND 10
Purchase Contracts exceeding the appraised value will be returned to the NRAC for validation. Notice to Proceed will not be issued until this validation has occurred.
Projects that consist of leveraging the difference between the appraised value and purchase contract required to have an appraisal review performed.
Applicants that have an appraisal review rejected will not be issued a Notice to Proceed until these discrepancies are resolved.
Properties purchased above appraised value are eligible, but it is important for the NRAC to understand the valuation of the property.
OPWC POLICIES – APPRAISALS
Existing oil and gas leases will be treated as pre-existing easements.
Requests to engage in oil and gas leasing on Clean Ohio Properties that have been acquired along with the mineral rights will be denied.
Oil and gas activities on Clean Ohio Properties acquired with a third party holding the mineral rights will be dealt with on a case by case basis
OPWC POLICIES – MINERAL RIGHTS
1. OPWC Clean Ohio Conservation Application OPWC website:
http://www.pwc.state.oh.us/GSCApplication.html2. NRAC Project Checklist3. NRAC Application Supplement
Cuyahoga County Planning Commission website: http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/nrac/
Available as a Word document
4. A certified appraisal performed by an Ohio Department of Transportation Prequalified Appraiser who is credentialed in value analysis.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
5. Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer’s property valuation. http://fiscalofficer.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/
REPI.aspx6. Resolution(s) of Support from the appropriate political
subdivision(s) (Cuyahoga County, municipalities, townships) as determined by the Ohio Revised Code, Section 164.23
7. Documentation of pending land transaction, e.g. purchase agreement, letter of intent, memorandum of understanding if applying for open space acquisition.
8. Maps and other Documents as needed.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants must include a resolution(s) of support with the project application unless the applicant is a park district.
All resolutions from Cuyahoga County Council will be read at 3 regular Council meetings
In between readings, the resolutions will be heard in committee. A staff member from your organization should plan to be present at the committee hearing.
Resolution requests are due by Friday, August 28th, 2015.
RESOLUTIONS OF SUPPORT
The Evaluation Process is divided into three major components:
Phase 1: Project Eligibility
Phase 2: Preliminary Project Evaluation (includes Applicant Interviews)
Phase 3: Project Scoring and Selection
PROJECT EVALUATION
The NRAC Application Supplement has a checklist for eligibility and six major sections that are scored:
Section One: Project Emphasis – Page 3
Section Two: Project Description – Page 4
Section Three: County Principles – Page 5
Section Four: Project Benefits – Page 7
Section Five: Needs Of The District – Page 8
Section Six: Other Relevant Factors – Page 9
DISTRICT 1 NRAC EVALUATION
PROJECT CHECKLIST
SECTION ONE: PROJECT EMPHASIS
Based on the factors stated in authorizing legislation
Indicate each factor that will be achieved by the project
Check as many as apply in one category
EXAMPLE: Open space project will acquire property identified in the city’s open space plan and will preserve a high quality wetland that will be used by the city’s school district as a hands-on science laboratory.
A certified appraisal must be included. Appraisals must be done by an Ohio Department
of Transportation Prequalified Appraiser, who is credentialed in value analysis.
http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/RealEstate/Pages/LPA.aspx
http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Consultant/Consultant/prequal-row.pdf
The project will not be evaluated if the appraisals and supporting documentation are not attached.
SECTION TWO: APPRAISALS
Provide a three-page project description with a map showing project location and local setting and, if applicable address: Whether or not project is part of a phased plan The projects relationship with the
Cuyahoga County Greenprint Any existing structures on the property
SECTION TWO: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To ensure that projects are visible, accessible and instructional, the NRAC has 5 guiding principles:
1. Preserve natural areas or open space.
2. Restore landscapes that have been degraded or destroyed.
3. Enhance the quality of natural areas or open space.
4. Link natural areas to each other or to county cultural and civic heritage areas.
5. Provide public access to natural areas and/or county cultural and civic heritage areas.
West Creek Critical Conservation Linkages
SECTION THREE: COUNTY PRINCIPLES
Restoration MUST comprise a portion of the project scope, budget, or local match and include supporting documentation.
Reduce or Eliminates nonnative & invasive species
Restores or improves ecosystems.
Reforests and/or restores vegetation, and/or eliminates impervious surfaces
Restores steep hillsides
SECTION THREE: RESTORATION
Economic
Social
Environmental
SECTION FOUR: PROJECT BENEFITS
SECTION FIVE: NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT
Advance a concept from an adopted plan
Retain the County’s natural heritage
Provide open space to areas that lack access and/or to low-income neighborhoods
Each project requires a minimum 25% local match
Points awarded based on percentage of local match – the higher the local match the higher the points.
SECTION SIX: OTHER FUNDING
% of Local Match Points
25 235 345 455 565 675 785 895 9
More than 95 10
A fully executed purchase agreement
A letter/memorandum of understanding
Copy of the Deed for Riparian Projects in which land is already owned
Applications with confidentiality agreements in lieu of purchase agreements will not be evaluated.
SECTION SIX: READINESS TO PROCEED
The NRAC will award 10 bonus points for projects that acquire and maintain available mineral rights as part of the property acquisition. Applicants must indicate whether:
The current landowner will retain the mineral rights;
The mineral rights will be purchased and transferred to another entity; or
The mineral rights will be purchased and maintained
District One NRAC will not approve projects that utilize Clean Ohio Funds to purchase parcels with active gas and oil wells.
SECTION SIX: MINERAL RIGHTS
CRITERIA MAXIMUM POINTS
WEIGHT FACTOR
MAXIMUM WEIGHTED
POINTS %
County Principles
Preserves 10 3 30 11.5
Restores 10 2 20 7.5
Enhances 10 2 20 7.5
Links Areas 10 3 30 11.5
Provides Access 10 2 20 7.5
Principles Subtotal 50 120 45.5
DISTRICT 1 NRAC EVALUATION
CRITERIA MAXIMUM POINTS
WEIGHT FACTOR
MAXIMUM WEIGHTED
POINTS %
Benefits
Economic 10 1 10 4.0
Social 10 2 20 7.5
Environmental 10 3 30 11.5
Benefits Subtotal 30 60 23.0
Needs of the District 10 3 30 11.5
DISTRICT 1 NRAC EVALUATION
CRITERIA MAXIMUM POINTS
WEIGHT FACTOR
MAXIMUM WEIGHTED
POINTS %
Other Relevant Factors
Other Project Funding 10 1 10 4.0
Level of Coordination 10 1 10 4.0
Readiness to Proceed 10 1 10 4.0
Immediacy (bonus) 10 1 10 4.0
Property Rights 10 1 10 4.0
Other Subtotal 50 50 16.0
TOTAL* 140 260 100*PROJECTS MUST RECEIVE A SCORE OF AT LEAST 60% or 156 WEIGHTED POINTS OF THE TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING.
DISTRICT 1 NRAC EVALUATION
Must submit 1 original, noted as such in the upper right-hand corner, and 7 hard copies.
Copies to be submitted: 8 Hard copies – double sided; 1 Digitally on compact disc or flash drive.
Materials must be typed using at least an 11 point font, and have page numbers at the bottom of each page.
All copies should be stapled or clipped on the left-hand corner.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL TO NRAC
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all of the documents are accurate, complete and in accordance with the requirements, terms, and conditions set down by OPWC and the District One NRAC. Failure to meet these conditions will result in the disqualification of a project.
INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE EVALUATED BY THE NRAC.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL TO NRAC
ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ACTIVITY DATE
Applicant Workshop Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Applicant Workshop Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Applications Due to NRAC Friday, October 23, 2015
Eligibility Screening October 26 - November 6, 2015
Project Evaluation November 9 - December 18, 2015
NRAC Applicant Interviews Friday, December 4 & Friday, December 11, 2015
NRAC Scoring Meeting Thursday, January 7, 2016
NRAC Project Selection Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Submit Recommendations February 2016
ROUND 10 SCHEDULE
Project Eligibility Checklist
Appraisals
Restoration Points
Readiness to Proceed
Mineral Rights Disclosure for Bonus Points
Resolution(s) of Support
REMINDERS FOR ROUND 10
To be considered for financial assistance, application must be received by:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2015
to theCuyahoga County Planning Commission
2079 East 9th Street, Suite 5-300(216) 443-3700
ROUND 10APPLICATION DUE DATE
Cuyahoga County NRAC Contact:Alison Ball
PlannerCuyahoga County Planning Commission
(216) [email protected]
Ohio Public Works Commission Contact:Lou Mascari
District 1 RepresentativeOhio Public Works Commission
(614) [email protected]
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