1-Grant_Application_Minersville_Phase_II_29JAN16.pdf

GRANT APPLICATION

For

Improvements to Minersville Boat Launching Facility

On Trinity Lake

Submitted to

CALIFORNIA DIVISION

OF

BOATING AND WATERWAYS

SACRAMENTO, CA

Submitted by

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST

January 2016

14225 Holiday Road Redding, CA 96003

Contact Person: Cindy Luzietti 530.242.5536

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grant Application Federal Resolution Letter

FEASIBILITY REPORT

Location/Access to Project

Legal Description Location Maps

Proposed Project Existing Site

Previous DBW Funding General Description of Surrounding Area

Trinity Lake Recreation Opportunities on Trinity Lake Restricted Use Other Forest Service Facilities on Trinity Lake Boat Use on Trinity Lake Operation and Maintenance Additional Site Drawing/Photographs Public Support or Opposition Importance of Boating on Trinity Lake Engineering Feasibility Fiscal Year and Cut-Off Dates Cost Estimate

Estimated Timeline Concept Level Site Plan

FEASIBILITY REPORT

LOCATION/ACCESS TO PROJECT

The Minersville Boat Launching Facility is located on Trinity Lake. Trinity Lake is in northeastern Trinity County, approximately 170 miles from Sacramento and approximately 50 miles from Redding (see Figure 1, Project Vicinity). From Interstate 5 at Redding, take Highway 299 west (45 miles) to Weaverville. At Weaverville, Highway 299 intersects with Highway 3. Take Highway 3 north for 16 miles to Minersville Campground Road, and turn right (east). Travel approximately one mile to the Minersville Boat Launching Facility (see Figure 2, Project Location).

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Township 35N, Range 8W, Section 31

LOCATION MAPS (Application item #8)

Figure 1--Project Vicinity

Figure 2--Project Location

PROPOSED PROJECT

Objectives: The project will improve the Minersville Boat Launching Facility, and therefore access to Trinity Lake during low water conditions. The project will increase boating safety and use by replacing the deteriorating 40-year old ramp, adding a ramp turn-arounds, larger boarding float and designated parking area, as well as widening the access driveway to accommodate contemporary-sized vehicles and boats.

Proposed Actions:

• Remove existing asphalt ramp and construct a two-lane, concrete, v-grooved, low water boat launching ramp with turn-arounds and sidewalk.

• Provide a two cable-guided boarding float system with gangway.

• Construct asphalt parking lot above the full pole level of the lake.

• Improve and pave access driveway.

• Remove existing 1960’s restroom and associated sidewalk, and replace with a new accessible restroom

(same FS design as constructed recently at Bowerman and Clark Springs Boat Launching Facilities).

• Add rock for erosion protection along ramp edges.

• Install information kiosk.

EXISTING SITE

The existing facility at Minersville was constructed during the drought of 1976/77 when the lake level fell to an elevation of 2,120 feet (250 foot drawdown). The ramp basically follows what had previously been a road before the filling of the reservoir. The facility consists of a two-lane (25 feet wide) asphalt low-water boat launching ramp with no turn-arounds or sidewalk, and gravel strips along both sides of the ramp for parking. There is a restroom, built in the 1960’s for the campground, and a small (6 by 20 foot) aged boarding float. The ramp is operational from 40 to 200 feet drawdown and is the only ramp available on Trinity Lake in low-water conditions (see Table 1).

Table 1

Boat Ramp Usability at Various Drawdown Levels

( = usable at that level)

Lake Level

B ow er m an

C la rk

Sp ri ng s

Fa ir vi ew

M in er sv ill e

St ua rt

Fo rk

T ri ni ty

C en te r Full pool -10 feet

-20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -190 -200

In the period from 2001 to 2010, the lake level dropped more than 70 feet (the lowest elevation that Trinity Center boat ramp is usable) below the high water mark in 7 out of the 10 years (70%) which left the Minersville boat ramp as the only ramp available during some part of each year. During all 24 months of 2014─2015, the lake level never got above 2,286 meaning that Minersville was the only usable boat ramp for two years.

Bushytail Campground and Minersville Campground are located on the same road as the Minersville Boat Launching Facility (BLF). Bushytail is approximately one mile from the BLF and Minersville Campground is adjacent to the BLF. Trinity Lakeshore Trail is accessible from the BLF.

PREVIOUS DBW FUNDING FOR MINERSVILLE BOAT RAMP (Application item #26)

In 2002, a $1.8 million grant was approved for upgrading the Minersville ramp including two lane access road, parking lot and courtesy docks. Changes in permitting requirements by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) would not allow the improvements to be built as designed at that time, and the grant money was returned by the Forest Service to the Division of Boating and Waterways. The proposed project has been redesigned to meet NCRWQCB permitting requirements.

In 2015, the Forest Service received an emergency repair grant for $134,600 to repair large potholes on the ramp and access driveway, and apply an asphalt wear surface to the steep portion of the access driveway, along with edge protection rock over fabric. The objective of this emergency project is to sustain boating access for the short-term until a permanent solution can be constructed.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SURROUNDING AREA

TRINITY LAKE

“This is my favorite place in the whole world.”

(Respondent to 1999 survey of Trinity Lake launch ramp users)

“It’s the nicest place in the United States.”

(Respondent to 2002 survey of NRA visitors to the Trinity Unit)

Trinity Lake is the third largest human-made lake in California and was created in 1961 with the completion of Trinity Dam on the Trinity River. The reservoir is a component of the Trinity River Division of the Central Valley Project and is used for water storage, flood control and power generation. The water it collects comes primarily from snowmelt.

The lake's surface is at an elevation of 2370 feet. When full, it has approximately 26 square miles of surface water area, 145 miles of shoreline and is 19 miles long. High water usually occurs in June, with lowest water level typically in November. The normal drawdown is about 75 feet.

Trinity Lake is part the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (NRA). The Forest Service, under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, administers the lake surface and surrounding land. The lake's irregular shoreline creates three separate arms: Stuart Fork Arm, Main Arm, and North Lake Area. The Stuart Fork Arm (Figure 3) is the hub of most of the activity on the lake. It extends to the west and is fed by the Stuart Fork and the East Fork of the Stuart Fork of the Trinity River. Campgrounds, picnic areas, beaches, boat ramps (including Minersville), resorts and marinas line its shores. The Main Arm of the lake stretches from the dam north for about 19 miles. Here you can explore secluded, tree-lined coves or spend a quiet night at a boat-in campground. The North Lake Area is quieter and more relaxed, but provides a variety of services, supplies, facilities and recreation activities. It offers a public campground, a wide-open expanse of water excellent for water skiing and the best fishing on the lake. Also available are the commercial services of Trinity Center, including commercial campground, airport and marina.

Figure 3--Stuart Fork Arm of Trinity Lake

RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES ON TRINITY LAKE

Many outstanding recreational opportunities exist on Trinity Lake. The lake is popular for water skiing, houseboating, motor boating, swimming, and fishing. The lake has the highest use between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but boaters launch throughout the year.

Trinity Lake is recognized as one of the state's top bass and trout fishing destinations. Cold and warm water fishing opportunities include kokanee salmon, three trout species (German brown, rainbow, and eastern brook), and largemouth and smallmouth bass. The current State Record inland king salmon was caught in Trinity Lake, as was the previous State Record smallmouth bass.

A survey of Trinity Lake launch ramp users was conducted in 1999. Respondents to the survey listed a variety of activities, other than boating, that they planned to participate in during their visit. These activities included: sunbathing, camping, picnicking wildlife and bird observation, nature photography, personal watercraft, mountain bike riding, day hiking, nature study, horseback riding, running or jogging, canoeing and sailing. Respondents to a survey of visitors to the Trinity Unit of the NRA listed similar activities.

RESTRICTED USES

Some of the coves on Trinity Lake have 5 mile per hour speed limits for boater safety. ROVs larger than 31 x 12 feet need a special use permit from the Forest Service.

OTHER FOREST SERVICE FACILITIES ON TRINITY LAKE

There are five other Forest Service boat launching facilities on Trinity Lake: Bowerman, Clark Springs, Fairview, Stuart Fork and Trinity Center. Tannery Gulch Campground has a boat ramp for use by registered campers. Additionally, there is a commercial boat launching facility at Cedar Stock.

Boat Ramp

Approximate Distance from Minersville Boat

Launching Facility (miles)

Bowerman 10

Clark Springs 2

Fairview 19

Stuarts Fork 4

Tannery Gulch 6

Trinity Center 15

There are 10 Forest Service developed campgrounds and four boat-in campgrounds on Trinity Lake. At Lewiston Lake there is one boat ramp and four Forest Service developed campgrounds. There are also hiking trails, picnic areas, swim areas and wildlife viewing areas. The Trinity Alps Wilderness is just west of Trinity Lake (the closet trailhead is three miles from Minersville). Highway 3 and County Road 105 are part of the Trinity Heritage National Scenic Byway.

BOAT USE ON TRINITY LAKE

Research done on Trinity Lake in 2005 also found that:

• The Stuart Fork Arm had the most boats on low-use days, followed by Upper Stuart Fork Arm.

• Stuarts Fork Arm had the highest proportion of houseboats (more than half) and a lower proportion of PWC than other zones.

• Although numbers of boats are higher on medium-use days than low-use days, the increase was greater in the Upper Stuarts Fork Arm than in other zones.

• On the peak-use days the average number of boats was significantly higher, and the increase was greater on the upper end of the lake, particularly in the Trinity Center area.

• Overall, the Stuart Fork Arm received the highest number of boats followed by Upper Stuart Fork Arm, Main Stem, and Trinity Center Area.

A 2002 survey of Trinity Unit public boat ramp and campground users found that they used the follow types of boats during their last visit.

Boat Type Percent

Ski Boat/Runabout 35

Houseboat 20

Fishing Boat 13

Patio Boat 12

Personal Watercraft 11

Canoe/Kayak/Paddle 7

Sailboat 2

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MINERSVILLE BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY

A fee of $7.00 is collected at the entrance to the facility and includes boat launching and retrieval, parking, entry, and day-use. Annual launch passes are available for Trinity/Lewiston Lakes or Shasta/Trinity/Lewiston Lakes—prior to March 1st the cost is $50 or $125, and after March 1st the cost is $75 or $140.

The site is operated and maintained by a concessionaire (Shasta Recreation Company) under a special use authorization issued by the Forest Service. The authorization expires on 12/31/17 although the Forest Service has the option to extend agreement for 5 more years (until 12/31/2022). If the authorization is not extended the Minersville Boat Launching Facility would remain open and be operated by the Forest Service.

Twenty-five percent of the total annual boat launching fees will be used for maintenance of the facility by the Forest Service and the permittee. If the percentage that the permittee is required to contribute back to the facility in tenant or landlord maintenance does not equal twenty-five percent the Forest Service will supplement the remaining amount.

ADDITIONAL SITE DRAWINGS/PHOTOGRAPHS

PUBLIC SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION

The following have expressed support for the project: Trinity County Collaborative Group, Senator Mike McGuire, and the Trinity County Board of Supervisors. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has not received any public opposition to the project.

IMPORTANCE OF BOATING ON TRINITY LAKE

Surveys in 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2008 have provided the following information on the characteristics of boaters using Trinity Lake:

• 60% of public boat ramp/campground users on Trinity Lake had visited 10 or more times in the previous year.

• For nine out of ten (90.0%) launch ramp users, NRA was the only destination during the trip.

• The average respondent visited the NRA just under 12 times per year.

• The average length of trip was about 3 days.

• The average party surveyed traveled around 125 miles. One-quarter traveled less than 50 miles.

• The most common type of group (41.8%) was a family, followed closely by family and friends (38.5%).

The most common party size (24.0%) was two persons. The next most common size was four persons (19.7%). This is consistent with the family as the typical outdoor recreation resource user group among those surveyed at launch ramps at Trinity Lake.

• All groups except onsite boaters tended to have more than one boat.

• Number of watercraft in the group: one (56.5%); 2 or more (43.5%).

• 18% of people visiting the NRA (includes Shasta Unit and Trinity Unit) said motorized water activities were their main recreational activity followed by viewing natural features, as shown in the following graph:

Currently Trinity County is trying to promote tourism and attract visitors to strengthen the local economy.

Recently U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration funded development of a regional marketing plan and advertising campaign for Trinity County. The research process and resulting strategy and plan are designed to assist in the County’s recovery effort and provide direct assistance to the tourism and outdoor recreation industry in Trinity County.

The information in this plan shows the importance of boating on Trinity Lake. The major Trinity County product/experience elements listed in the plan include: Trinity Lake, fishing, water skiing, marinas, and houseboating. The plan also lists the following regional demand drivers for Trinity County: water-based recreation, area lakes and the National Forest.

Some of the conclusions found in the marketing plan and advertising campaign are:

• With all of the activities available in a beautiful natural setting, Trinity County has significant potential to attract new visitors.”

• The opportunity exists to improve tourism revenues within the county.”

ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY

Please see attached plans.

FISCAL YEAR AND CUT-OFF DATES

The Forest Service’s Fiscal Year is October 1 to September 30 of each year.

COST ESTIMATE (Application item #27)

Section 1 Page 2of 5

__ A. Hired Labor

__ B. Reasonable Contract (w/o profit)

6. NUMBER OF ADDENDA ISSUED 1 xx C. Reasonable Contract (w/ profit)

Item No. Desc. Method Unit Qty Unit Price Total Section 1 - Road Prism Construction of Entrance Road & Parking Sta. 0+00 to 5+00 Above high water

170(07)a Construction Staking, Precision A DQ LS 1 9,800.00$ 9,800.00$ 201(04)a Clearing & Grubbing DQ LS 1 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$

Slash Treatment Methods for:

Tops and Limbs: 50

Logs: 50, Stumps: 50

Utilization of Timber: 50

202(06) Removal of Structures and Obstructions DQ LS 1 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Removal/Recycle Asphalt & Picnic area

203(10)a Excavation, Placement Method 6 DQ CY 7200 8.00$ 57,600.00$ 204(20) Soil Erosion & Polution Control DQ LS 1 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 601(01) Mobilization DQ LS 1 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 619(02)a Machine Placed Riprap, Class V AQ TON 1750 75.00$ 131,250.00$

(Includes Geotextile Underlayment)

(Ditch Riprap & Parking Lot Fill Slope)

625(20)a Mulching, Straw DQ LS 1 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$

SUBTOTAL - Section 1 - ROAD PRISM 289,150.00$

Section 1 - Road Surface Construction of Entrance Road Sta. 0+00 to 5+00 Above high water

304(11)a Crushed Aggregate, Type Base AQ TON 2000 65.00$ 130,000.00$ Grading: 2

Compaction: D

304(11)b Crushed Aggregate, Type Shoulder AQ TON 60 65.00$ 3,900.00$ Grading: 2

406(04)a Hot Bibuminous Plant Mix AQ TON 1500 160.00$ 240,000.00$ (Commercial Source)

Grading B, Class PG 64-16

606(06) Guardrail AQ LF 1500 100.00$ 150,000.00$ High Strength Weathering Beam Type

W beam, Class A, Type 4, Wood posts -$ 606(08) Guardrail AQ DQ 6 1,500.00$ 9,000.00$

High Strength Weathering Beam Type

Terminal Section, Type Half Round

609(01) Curb or Curb & Gutter AQ L.F. 1000 50.00$ 50,000.00$ Portland Cement Concrete Curb

12 inch depth, Type Standard

633(13) Furnish and install Sign and Post AQ DQ 2 350.00$ 700.00$ Type: Stop

ENGINEERS ESTIMATE OF PROJECT TOTAL COST

5. PROJECT TITLE

MINERSVILLE LOW WATER BOAT RAMP

ABSTRACT OF OFFERS - CONSTRUCTION 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

4. ISSUING OFFICE

8. GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE

USDA FOREST SERVICE - NORTHERN PROVINCE ACQUISITIONS

Section 1 Page 3of 5

__ B. Reasonable Contract (w/o profit)

6. NUMBER OF ADDENDA ISSUED 1 xx C. Reasonable Contract (w/ profit)

Item No. Desc. Method Unit Qty Unit Price Total

8. GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE

634(09)a Traffic Markings (Centerline) AQ LF 500 5.00$ 2,500.00$ 4-Inch Wide Single

Reflectorized Thermoplastic

Solid, Color: Yellow

634(09)b Traffic Markings AQ LF 2000 5.00$ 10,000.00$ 4-Inch Wide Single (Fog Line, Transverse & Parking)

Reflectorized Thermoplastic

Solid, Color: White

634(12)a Traffic Markings, Reflectorized AQ DQ 2 400.00$ 800.00$ Thermoplastic, Symbols & Letters

Stop & Bar 634(12)b Traffic Markings, Reflectorized AQ DQ 3 500.00$ 1,500.00$

Thermoplastic, Symbols & Letters 15 Minute Parking

634(12)c Traffic Markings, Reflectorized AQ DQ 10 200.00$ 2,000.00$ Thermoplastic, Symbols & Letters Arrows

634(12)d Traffic Markings, Reflectorized AQ DQ 1 750.00$ 750.00$ Thermoplastic, Symbols & Letters Handicap Symbol

New Retaining Wall - Parking Section A AQ LS 1 75,000.00$ 75,000.00$ SUBTOTAL - Section 1 - ROAD SURFACE 676,150.00$

Section 1 - Drainage Installation of Drainage Pipes Sta. 0+00 to 5+00 18-Inch Corrugated Steel Pipe AQ LF 62 85.00$ 5,270.00$

603(05) 0.109-Thickness Method: B SUBTOTAL - Section 1 - DRAINAGE 5,270.00$

TOTAL SECTION 1 - Construction of Entrance Road TOTAL 970,570.00$

Section 3 Page 4 of 5

__ B. Reasonable Contract (w/o profit)

6. NUMBER OF ADDENDA ISSUED xx C. Reasonable Contract (w/ profit)

Item No. Desc. Method Unit Qty Unit Price Total

Section 2 - Developed Recreation Site Restroom and other Site Work

608(06)a Sidewalk Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk AQ CY 20 1,000.00$ 20,000.00$ (Width: 5 Feet, Thickness: 4")

02640(05) Piping, Valves and Enclosures AQ EA 1 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ Hydrant (1 hose bib) (Campground)

02640(04) Piping, Valves and Enclosures AQ EA 1 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ Hydrant (2 hose bib) (Restrooms)

02660(07) Piping, Valves and Enclosures DQ EA 1 8,500.00$ 8,500.00$ Water Distribution System Walk-in Campground Water System

10400(01) Recreation Kiosk, Signs, and Concrete Pad DQ EA 1 35,000.00$ 35,000.00$ Type: Kiosk Information Center

10601(01) Trash Receptacles DQ EA 2 1,200.00$ 2,400.00$ Hid-A-Bag 2 Mini ADA – HB2G-UP

10602(01) Reinfoced Concrete Dumpster Pad DQ EA 1 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ with concrete curb

13120(01) Remove and Replace Toilet Building DQ EA 1 90,000.00$ 90,000.00$

13120(02) Tioga Special without Chase Toilet Building DQ EA 0 39,000.00$ -$ w/2 1000gallon Vaults RR #1

16410(01) Distribution, Lighting DQ EA 1 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ (600 Volt and Below)

16510(01) Lighting Fixtures, Kiosk DQ EA 1 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 16510(02) Lighting Fixtures, Exterior Area Lighting DQ EA 1 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 16510(03) Lighting Fixtures, Restroom DQ EA 2 1,000.00$ 2,000.00$

Section 2 - Developed Recreation Sites Restroom and other Site Work 178,400.00$

TOTAL Section 2 - Developed Recreation Sites TOTAL 178,400.00$

ABSTRACT OF OFFERS - CONSTRUCTION 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

4. ISSUING OFFICE

Section 3 Page 5 of 5

__ B. Reasonable Contract (w/o profit)

6. NUMBER OF ADDENDA ISSUED 1 xx C. Reasonable Contract (w/ profit)

Item No. Desc. Method Unit Qty Unit Price Total

Section 3 - Boat Ramp - Sta. 5+00 to 26+00

170(07)b Construction Staking, Precision A DQ LS 1 16,500.00$ 16,500.00$ (Sta. 11+50 to 15+35)

203(06)c Excavation, Placement Method 6 DQ CY 11220 8.00$ 89,760.00$ 304(11)c Crushed Aggregate, Type Base AQ TON 2750 65.00$ 178,750.00$

Grading: 2 Compaction: D

552(01)a Structural Concrete, Class A AQ C.Y. 1815 1,000.00$ 1,815,000.00$ Type: Boatramp

552(06) Structural Concrete, Class A DQ Each 5 1,000.00$ 5,000.00$ Concrete Test Panel, 4'x8'x4"

619(02)b Machine Placed Riprap, Class V AQ TON 1815 75.00$ 136,125.00$ (Includes Geotextile Underlayment)

05501(01)a Dual Cable System-Galvanized AQ LF 4200 15.00$ 63,000.00$

TOTAL - Section 3 - Boat Ramp - Sta. 5+00 to 26+00 2,304,135.00$

ABSTRACT OF OFFERS - CONSTRUCTION 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

4. ISSUING OFFICE

Estimated Timeline for Proposed Project (Application item #25)

October 2017 Forest Service notified of award of DBW grant funding

October & November 2017 Forest Service requests funding thru ASC process

November 2017 – March 2018 Construction plans and specifications development

April & May 2018 DBW approval of final plans and specifications

June 2018 -- September 2018 Forest Service contracting process (takes about 4 months) Forest Service contracting pre-solicitation notice DBW review of solicitation

October & November 2018 Forest Service advertises for project bids

December 2018 Department approval of construction contract

*September 2019 -- February 2020 Construction (Lowest water typically occurs October-February)

*March 2020 Acceptance of project by Forest Service

*March & April 2020 DBW project completion approval

*These dates are dependent upon lake levels. The lake needs to drop far enough to pour the ramp. If it is a high-water year(s), construction may be delayed.