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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO

ITEM/TOPIC:   USDA, Forest Service, White River National Forest Challenge Cost Share Agreement Discussion

PRESENTER(S):   Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Director, Marcia Gilles, USFS Deputy District Ranger, White River National Forest

ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:   Review the Challenge Cost Share Agreement and ask any questions of staff or the attending member of the US Forest Service. 

BACKGROUND:   The Challenge Cost Share Agreement enables the Town of Vail and the US Forest Service to work together to develop, plan, and implement mutually beneficial projects related to forest protection, watershed restoration, and hazardous fuels reduction projects on and off of National Forest System Lands managed by the White River National Forest. 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:   Staff recommends the Vail Town Council approve Resolution, No. 31, Series of 2020 at the evening session of the Vail Town Council, August 4, 2020. 

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution No. 31, Series of 2020 Memorandum
Resolution No. 31, Series of 2020
Attachment B - Memorandum to the Vail Town Council July 21, 2020
Attachment C - Challenge Cost Share Agreement