Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF2025-0280)
ITEM TITLE:
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Motion 25-297, authorizing the County Executive to sign a Cooperative Service Agreement and Work Plan/Financial Plan with USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services Division
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DEPARTMENT: Airport
ORIGINATOR: Andrew Rardin
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved (Mike Fong 6/12/2025)
PURPOSE: USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services Cooperative Services Agreement and Work Plan/Financial Plan for January 2026 to December 2030 to provide wildlife control and monitoring activities at Paine Field.
BACKGROUND:
USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services is the technical expert for resolving wildlife conflicts at airports for the FAA.
Snohomish County Council has authorized Cooperative Service Agreements between Snohomish County Airport and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Wildlife Services Division dating back to 1994.
The 5 year, 2026-2030 USDA-APHIS Cooperative Service Agreement and Work Plan/Financial Plan has been negotiated for a low of $203,446.62 in 2026 to a high of $219,024.95 in 2030.
The Work Plans provide the Airport with a Certified Airport Wildlife Biologist up to 40 hours per week and a Wildlife Biologist/Specialist for support for 325 hours per year.
They will conduct weekly surveys and keep detailed notes of species densities, movement corridors, data analysis for the Public Works Transfer Station, behavior patterns and trends. In addition, the Wildlife Biologist will work with the Airport on implementing the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
EXPEND: FUND, AGY, ORG, ACTY, OBJ, AU
2026
2027-2030
Total 5 yrs
410-521680-4101 Professional Servs
$203,446.62
$852,724.50
$1,056,171.10
TOTAL
$203,446.62
$852,724.50
$1,056,171.10
REVENUE: FUND, AGY, ORG, REV, SOURCE
2026
2027-2030
Total 5 yrs
410-321680-0800 Fund Balance
$203,446.62
$852,724.50
$1,056,171.10
TOTAL
$203,446.62
$852,724.50
$1,056,171.10
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