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~ ~ ~ March 29, 2004 r ;".„a EXHIBIT B ' John Weber , City of Eugene /Parks Planning 1820 Roosevelt Blvd Eugene, Or. 97402 COYOTE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Re: Estimate to Conduct Raze Plant Surveys and Habitat Characterization Natural Resource Im~entory, Carxllelight Park Project Assessment, Ecological Design and Permit Facilitation Dear John, Thank you for calling and requesting this proposal to provide rare plant survey services for the above project. The project will be authorized according to /and in compliance with all teens of Professional Services Contract #2003-00233, Natural Resource Professional -Pool Contract. The following is my recommendation for the tasks, and my best estimate of the time and costs, necessary to see the project successfully through the rare plant inventory, documentation and agency review process. Project Understanding The City of Eugene is exploring plans to develop Candlelight Park into a more alive recreational site. The Park consist of approximately 12 acres and lies just north of Royal Avenue in west Eugene. As you aze aware, the US Fish and Wildlife Service prefers full rare plant surveys of project sites, in order to fully understand the likely presence or absence of protected species on a project. These surveys are best conducted throughout the bloom season (approximately mid-March throughAugust). You have requested my assistance in conducting an inventory for rare plants at the entire site. I believe the following tasks will be necessary to achieve your objectives for this work and it is my pleasure to provide you with this proposal. Tusk 1. OtI'ice Research I will compile and analyze the existing information,for the azea, including the site history, soil survey, air photo libraries (yours should prove particularly valuable), the previous rare plant investigations in the immediate vicinity. I will contact the Oregon Natural Heritage Program and request they search their database for previous sightings of rare plant species in the vicinity of the project. Task 2. Field Research I will immediately proceed with site investigations for rare plant species that are nearing bloom stage at this time. The rare plant surveys (generally conducted 27661 Crow Road every 3 weeks from late March through August) will follow protocols acceptable Eugene, OR 97402 ~ the US Fish and Wildlife Service. I will investigate all protected species, and Tel. (541) 484-7336 will make note of any other species of significance locally (such as on the Native Mobile (541) 521-2806 Plant Society of Oregon lists). Should any rare species be encountered during the Fax (541) 484-1233 surveys, I will notify you immediately and we will discuss project implications. CoyoteCreekES`%peoplepc. com Each site visit will begin with a verification of the bloom status of target rare plants at known locations nearby, in order to confirm the bloom condition and inform the investigation.