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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This announcement is not a request for applications.

This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s intention to award financial assistance for the following project activities. Refer to Section 2. Grants.gov Posting Determination.

ABSTRACT

Grants.gov Opportunity Number Project Title Recipient Anticipated Federal Funding Non-Federal Cost Share Total Anticipated Award Amount

Award Instrument

Anticipated Period of Performance

Legal Authority

CFDA # and Title

Single Source Justification Criteria

National Park Service Point of Contact

PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

STATEMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE

Section 1. Project Summary

Task Agreement Cooperative Agreement

Grant Agreement

Current as of 10/29/2018

STATEMENT OF WORK SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

A. The recipient shall be responsible for the following items under this agreement:

B. The NPS Responsibilities:

A task agreement is proposed;

A cooperative agreement is proposed;

therefore substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated during the period of performance of this agreement. In support of this agreement NPS will:

A grant agreement is proposed, therefore no substantial involvement on the part of the NPS is anticipated for the successful completion of the statement of work. It is anticipated that involvement will be limited to actions related to monitoring project performance and technical assistance at the request of the recipient.

Section 3. Single Source Justification

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SINGLE SOURCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS

National Park Service Policy FAP&P 1443-2015-06 requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable. The justification must address one of the following criteria.

In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

(1) Unsolicited Proposal – The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives. The unsolicited proposal must demonstrate an innovative capability or concept not currently available to the government, and prepared without Government involvement. ;

(2) Continuation – The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of, an activity presently being funded, for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity;

(3) Legislative intent – The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress’ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose;

(4) Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications. Successful past performance, familiarity with existing requirements, capabilities that can be obtained or matched by a competitor, or a positive reputation, are not considered to be unique qualifications.

(5) Emergencies – Program/award where there is insufficient time available (due to a compelling and unusual urgency, or substantial danger to health or safety) for adequate competitive procedures to be followed.

NPS did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria:

Task Agreement issued under previously competed or single source master cooperative agreement per Section 2 above. Single Source Justification not applicable.

Continuation

Unique Qualifications

Unsolicited Proposal

Legislative Intent

Explanation of the proposed recipient’s qualifications or the criteria of the proposed project which requires use of the single source criteria cited.

Section 2. Grants.gov Posting Determination

Emergency

The National Park Service intends to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified award.

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement. Refer to Section 3 Single Source Justification.

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified grant agreement. Refer to Section 3 Single Source Justification.

Section 4. Department of the Interior Secretary’s Priorities

This award will support the following DOI Secretary priority(ies):

Other Key Initiatives:

Employment of veterans.

Supporting DOI Infrastructure needs.

Creating jobs in the American economy.

Access to outdoor recreation opportunities.

Priority 1: Creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt Utilize science to identify best practices to manage land and water resources and adapt to changes in the environment.

Examine land use planning process and land use designations that govern public use and access.

Revise and streamline the environmental and regulatory review process while maintaining environmental standards.

Review DOI water storage, transportation, and distribution systems to identify opportunities to resolve conflicts and expand capacity.

Foster relationships with conservation organizations advocating for balanced stewardship and use of public lands.

Identify and implement initiatives to expand access to DOI lands for hunting and fishing.

Shift the balance towards providing greater public access to public lands over restrictions to access.

Priority 2: Utilizing our natural resources Ensure American energy is available to meet our security and economic needs.

Ensure access to mineral resources, especially the critical and rare earth minerals.

Refocus timber programs to embrace the entire 'healthy forests' lifecycle.

Manage competition for grazing resources.

Priority 3: Restoring trust with local communities Be a better neighbor with those closest to our resources by improving dialogue and relationships with persons and entities bordering our lands.

Expand the lines of communication with Governors, state natural resource offices, Fish and Wildlife offices, water authorities, county commissioners, Tribes, and local communities.

Priority 4: Ensuring sovereignty means something Support tribal self-determination, self-governance, and sovereignty.

Solidify mutual interests between the U.S. and the freely associated states and territories.

Priority 5: Generating additional revenues to support DOI & National interests Ensure that the public receives the full market value for the natural resources produced on Federal lands.

Ensure that fees or costs levied for DOI services are reasonable and targeted to achieve cost recovery.

Consider the impact of DOI decisions on economic development and job creation.

Priority 6: Protecting our people and the border Actively support efforts to secure our southern border.

Ensure DOI law enforcement staffing addresses public safety risks anticipated on DOI land.

Promote a "public service" demeanor within our law enforcement community.

Priority 7: Striking a regulatory balance

Reduce the administrative and regulatory burden imposed on U.S.

industry and the public.

Ensure that Endangered Species Act decisions are based on strong science and thorough analysis.

Priority 8: Modernizing our infrastructure Support the White House Public/Private Partnership Initiative to modernize U.S. infrastructure.

Remove impediments to infrastructure development and facilitate private sector efforts to construct infrastructure projects serving American needs.

Prioritize DOI infrastructure needs to highlight:

1. Construction of infrastructure;

2. Cyclical maintenance;

3. Deferred maintenance.

Senior executives are expected to provide leadership in achieving goals of the President and the Secretary.

The Management Team is expected to:

1. Ensure cost-effective operations and quality service to the public;

2. Facilitate organizational cooperation and conflict resolution;

3. Ensure the workplace environment is conducive to employee productivity and safety;

4. Hold individuals accountable for actions that violate DOI policies and requirements.

Priority 10: Achieving our goals and leading our team forward

The proposed project does not support any of the DOI Secretary priorities, but the project is being funded for the following reasons:

Priority 9: Reorganizing for the next 100 years

Improve alignment and integration of the DOI organizational structure. Redistribute organizational resources (people and funding) to enhance mission achievement and improved public service.

Improve organizational alignment with Executive Branch counterparts with major land management assets or influence.

This Task Agreement contains project funding for:

A. Subrecipient Projects Subrecipient: Wayne County Wayne County Teasdale Restoration Project Total Project Cost: $125000 Federal Funding: $20000 Matching Funds: $105000

In collaboration with Wayne County, the Teasdale Historic Society formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the goal of restoring and preserving a historic dance hall building. The building will need structural improvements, as well as interior and exterior restoration. According to the National Register of Historic Places requirements, the building is eligible to be listed. Funding will be used towards the purpose of restoration so the community will not lose its remaining iconic structure. The building is currently vacant, but upon restoration will be used as a community center. Section 106 will follow.

Subrecipient: Garfield County Garfield County Historic Fairgrounds Restoration Project Total Project Cost: $78900 Federal Funding: $20000 Matching Funds: $58900

The outdoor rodeo grounds of Garfield County’s historic fairgrounds in Panguitch City are the intended recipient of long overdue restoration efforts to see that the cherished local rodeo and agri-tourism traditions that are important to the city, county, region, and MPNHA carry on. This project consists of restoring the announcer’s stand and pens for calves and bulls. The city will work with the Utah Division of State History, though it’s unlikely that Section 106 review will apply.

Subrecipient: Kane County Kane County Trails Kiosk Project Total Project Cost: $90,000 Federal Funding: $3000 Matching Funds: $87000

Kane County is refinishing a historic trail along an area steeped in local folklore that was once inhabited by two brothers, the Greenhalph brothers. The brothers raised and grazed cattle, running them along the areas near the trail and had a cabin there, as well. To commemorate the brothers’ history, the county is naming the trail after them, and the funding will go to erect an interpretive kiosk which will tell the Greenhalph tale to the travelers who traverse the soon-to-be-completed historic Greenhalph trail.

Subrecipient: North Star Video Discovery Road TV Series Total Project Cost: $61212 Federal Funding: $30000 Matching Funds: $31212

This is an ongoing TV series that tells the story of Mormon pioneer heritage. Funding includes research, writing, archival acquisition, camera and lighting packages, audio, ancillary equipment, editing, music, and post production.

Subrecipient: Casino Star Theatre Foundation (CSTF) Historic Casino Star Theatre “Take a Seat” Project Total Project Cost: $105564 Federal Funding: $20000 Matching Funds: $85564 The “Take a Seat” Project will replace the 265 seats in the auditorium with seats that replicate the original burgundy seats from the 1930’s. The new vintage-styled seats will complement the auditorium’s historic elegance. The seats will be comfortable, quiet, have cup holders, wood arm rests, seat numbers for reserved seating, inset brass plates for donor names, and decorative aisle stands. The new seating will also allow the theatre to better accommodate handicapped patrons. When the old chairs are removed, we will preserve and repair the 106-year-old red oak floor.

This project is long overdue. The current seats are bright orange and were acquired in the 1970’s from a BYU classroom. These ugly, bright orange, worn and torn seats with a lift up desk, squeak loudly during the quiet moments of movies and live performances. The drinks and popcorn fall off the tilted desks. The seats are uncomfortable and beyond repair as we tape off one or two chairs per month and place them out of service when the seat mechanism breaks.

The Project is underway with anticipated completion by September, 2019.

Subrecipient: Ephraim City Bishop’s Storehouse project Total Project Cost: $68000 Federal Funding: $30000 Matching Funds: $38000 The historic Ephraim City Bishop’s Storehouse project will involve masonry repairs for an estimated total of $41000 and window repairs for an estimated total of $27000, equaling $68000 total project cost estimate. Section 106 will be coordinated with the SHPO office.

Subrecipient: Manti City Historic Manti City Hall Total Project Cost: $3000 Federal Funding: $1500 Matching Funds: $1500 The Historic Manti City Hall (circa 1882) is on the National Register. Additional rain gutter will be installed to protect the oolite limestone foundation from water damage.

Subrecipient: Bicknell Town Wayne County Heritage Park project Total Project Cost: $40000 Federal Funding: $18000 Matching Funds: $22000 Bicknell Town is proposing to build a Wayne County Heritage Park on main street property recently donated to Bicknell Town by a private individual. Total project cost is $40,000. Bicknell Town is seeking funds in the amount of $18,000 for site work, landscaping and local Heritage information kiosks. Bicknell Town, its residents, and local contractors have agreed to provide construction materials and labor for this local Heritage project.

Subrecipient: Tropic town The Scout House project Total Project Cost: $60000 Federal Funding: $25000 Matching Funds: $35000 Scout House was built in the 1920/1930's and is located at the Town Park and is still being used today. Funds will we used to restore the foundation, logs and windows in the building. Section 106 will be coordinated with the SHPO office.

Subrecipient: Sanpete County Sanpete Trails project Total Project Cost: $60000 Federal Funding: $30000 Matching Funds: $30000 Partnering with public land agencies to improve outdoor recreation in Sanpete County. Proposed projects include a 66” wide bridge for Arapeen OHV Trail #38 east of Sterling, OHV route improvements and infrastructure, and restroom(s). Additional in-kind donations of equipment and labor anticipated from public land agencies.

Subrecipient: Garfield County Highway 12 Brochures Total Project Cost: $32882 Federal Funding: $10000 Matching Funds: $22882 Garfield County would like to apply for a $10,000 grant to help with the reprint of the Highway 12 brochures. The bid to reprint 100,000 brochures is $32,882 with the Garfield County Travel Council paying $20,000 toward that cost. The remaining cost of $2,882 will be covered by communities along Highway 12. The MPNHA logo will be place on the back of the brochure. These brochures are given out at travel shows by the Garfield County Travel Council.

Subrecipient: Moroni City Moroni Veterans’ Memorial Total Project Cost: $67000 Federal Funding: $5000 Matching Funds: $62000

Moroni City, in the ongoing project of developing a Veterans’ Memorial, now has put together 677 names, including 143 Blackhawk War (1865-1872) names and 534 other combined service names. These are the men and women from Moroni City. These names will be put on a black granite stone 7’ long x 3’ tall x 8’ thick monument with a matching base. The names will be laser engraved on both sides of the granite block with room for approximately 50 more names who can be added to the stone in the future.

Subrecipient: Wayne County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Project Total Project Cost: $10000 Federal Funding: $4000 Matching Funds: $6000

Wayne County, in conjunction with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (Wayne County Chapter) has the unique opportunity to compile, publish, and produce its local histories and bind them into a book.

Subrecipient: Mt. Pleasant City Mt. Pleasant Depot project Total Project Cost: $21500 Federal Funding: $10000 Matching Funds: $11500

This is a continuation of the public/private partnership for the Track 89 railroad depot project in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. This project consists of additional landscaping around the historic Rio Grande Depot and the Caboose that was used on the construction of the Hoover Dam.

Subrecipient: Marysvale Town Mining Museum project Total Project Cost: $40000 Federal Funding: $20000 Matching Funds: $20000

This project consists of establishing a mining museum that reflects the historic role that mining played in the settlement of Marysvale. The Historical Society has collected artifacts and memorabilia that will be placed in the building along with the digitization of oral histories and photographs. The museum will also serve as a visitors’ center. Funding for this project will be for work on the interior of the museum, to display the artifacts, and other artifacts, memorabilia, and other materials to help interpret the mining history of the town.

Subrecipient: Kane County Stud Horse Point trail project Total Project Cost: $118650 Federal Funding: $20000 Matching Funds: $98650

Kane County and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GCNRA) are developing a non-motorized trail system at Stud Horse Point, located in eastern Kane County near the town of Big Water, Utah, located on Glen Canyon National Recreation Area administered land. The site is conveniently accessed from US 89 and is already a popular destination. The area is known as Stud Horse Point, known for its sheer cliffs, photogenic sandstone formations, and ravines lined with large hoodoos, composed of dark brown, partly conglomerate boulders on top of green and red pedestals. The Stud Horse Point mesa is also home to the spectacular Skylight Arch and iconic views of the surrounding cliffs and green-blue water of Lake Powell visible in the distance.

Subrecipient: Wayne County Wayne County Fairgrounds Project Total Project Cost: $200000 Federal Funding: $20000 Matching Funds: $180000

The grounds of Wayne County’s historic fairgrounds have need of long overdue improvement efforts to ensure fairground events and agri-tourism traditions that are important to the city, county, region, and MPNHA will continue.

B. Other Direct Costs Administration and Marketing Total Cost: $92917 Federal Funding: $45597 Matching Funds: $47320

Professional management, project coordination and marketing support, including press releases, public relations management, and development of materials.

Total Federal Funding: $332,097 Total Match Contributed: $942,528 (only $332,097 in match required) Total Project Cost: $1,274,625

2. Substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated during the period of performance of this agreement. In support of this agreement NPS will be responsible for the following:

a) Provide advisory, technical and financial assistance to the Recipient regarding the implementation of the management plan.

b) Provide technical assistance on projects requiring Section 106 consultation, by advising on the appropriate level of effect, reviewing projects for compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and facilitating consultation efforts between the Recipient and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office.

c) Review and comment on draft planning documents for projects listed within Attachment A, upon the request of the Recipient or the NPS.

d) The NPS will review the provided list of selected subawards/subgrants and associated budgets to determine if the projects align with the MPNHA management plan and the cost principles found within 2 CFR 200.

2. Complete Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, in consultation with the NPS, for all projects and subgrants that have undertakings on properties that are eligible or designated on the National Register of Historic Places prior to distributing federal funding to a subrecipient or contractor.

3. Provide a list of selected subgrants and associated budgets to the NPS for review and approval prior to making awards.