LEVEECERTI

June 2008

Prepared with joint parttctpation and approval from thefollowing agencies:

. United StatesArmy Corps of Engineers(USACE):

JeremYBritton

. PeninsulaDrainageDistrict #2 (PEN 2):

Dick Shafer

. Bridgeton NeighborhoodAssociation (BNA):

Alise Goforth, Walter Valenta and Tom Kelly

' City of Portland Parks and Recreation:

Rob Crouch

PT]RPOSE

The Bridgeton Levee Certification Plan endeavorsto satisfy all interestsconcerningthe

certification of the Bridgeton levee, an urban levee in the City of Portland.Those interests
include USACE levee vegetationand safety standards,City of Portland free removal regulations,
PenZ levee certification deadlinesand Bridgeton NeighborhoodAssociation livability.

The plan is outlined below and illustrated with the accompanying"Bridgeton Levee Certification
Tree Plan" hereinaftercall the 'Tree Plan". By carrying out this mutually beneficial plan; the
safety of the levee shall be enhanced,levee certification shall be obtained,the City of Portland
urban tree canopy shall be replenishedand the livability of the community shall be protected.

TREE RBMOVAL

Identifying Trees for Removal

Sixty-eight treeshave been identified for removal as determinedby the USACE. The trees were
found to be in violation of USACE levee vegetationstandards.The trees to be removed are
shown on the Tree Plan drawings"

Process Prior to Tree Removal

Pen2 shall submit for tree removal permits as required by City of Portland tree code.The trees
to be removed will be marked for notice. Once notification requirementsare satisfied and the
City of Portland issuesthe permits,Pen 2 shall deliver to the chair of the Bridgeton
Neighborhood Association copies of the issuedpermits demonstratingthat the trees are permitted
to be removed.
 Levee landowners who have treesrequired to be removed shall be provided written notice by
mail, prior to any tree removal.

The notice shall include at least the following documents:

. Copy of tree removal permit issuedby the City of portland
. Who to contactfor more information,
. Estimateddate removal is expectedto happen,
. Description of processfor tree removal and root removal,
' statement from engineersabout the fill and compaction standards,
' Statementfrom PEN 2 or its contractorthat impactedproperty will be returnedto pre-tree
removal condition,
' Statementthat any foundation, concrete,vegetation,etc. damagecausedby PEN 2's
contractor during the tree, root removal or root cavity compactionprocesswill be
repaired by PEN 2 or its contractor. (NOTE: excluding existing damagecausedby root
growth.)
' Documentsshowing Proof of Insurancefor Pen 2 andlorcontractors
' Copies of Pen 2 propefi easementsthat authorize themaintenanceof the levees.

Bridgeton Neighborhood understandsthat the treesmay be removed at anytime once the permits
are issued.The exacttiming of the tree removal will be determinedby PenZ and is influencedby
weather and river height as well as other factors. Bridgeton NeighborhoodAssociation and the
property owners of the treesto be removed shall be notified at least one week in advanceof the
estimatedday the treeswillbe cut.

Tree Removal

The removal of hees shall be the responsibilityof pen 2.

Tree removal includes:

. cutting the tree,
. disposing of tree material,
. grinding the tree roots,
. soils testing and compaction,
. restoring affected landscaping,
' repairing damagefrom the tree removal to Bridgeton Road, sidewalks,utilities,
mailboxes, asphalt,curbs and so forth.

On the actual day of any tree cutting a representativefrom Bridgeton NeighborhoodAssociation

and/or PenZ shall be presentto inform and answerquestionsfrom any concernedpersons.
 TREE PLANTING

The Bridgeton Levee Certification Tree Plan identifies 302 locations where new trees could be
planted in Bridgeton Neighborhood. Some of theselocations easily accommodatenew trees,
however others are more difficult becausethey require the levee to be strengthenedand widened.
Additionally, approval shall be required from thoselandownerswho will have no existing trees
removed, but on whose property tree planting locations have been identified.

Pen2, as the tree permit applicant,bearsthe ultimate responsibility to implement the Bridgeton
Levee Certification Tree Plan. Bridgeton Neighborhoodand City of Portland will assistin
implementing this plan. All parties agreeto cooperatewith each other to apply for grants to
facilitate the Tree Plan.

All parties acknowledgethe attachedPortland Parks and RecreationMitigation Requirement

Worksheets:(1) Pier 99 PrivateTree Removals,Title 20.42(2) BridgetonRd. PrivateTree
RemovalsTitle20.42 and (3) BridgetonRd. Fublic Tree RemovalsTitle 2O.q. These
worksheetsare the method by which the City or Portland calculatesthe number of treesrequired
to be planted and provides a value for that replanting. These worksheetscalculatethe required
Bridgeton Levee replantingto be'7{U4* inchesof new treesand value that at $105,585.In addition
the eight treesin the public right of way are required to be replacedwith eight new trees.

The Tree Plan proposesthe replanting be completedover three years.Each year one-third of the
treeswould be plantedat an estimatedcost of $35,000per year. Pen2 agreesto budget$35,000
per year for thesecosts.

The urban levee of Bridgeton Road presentsmore challenging tree planting than is typical
however. Someof the planting areaswill not be availablefor treesuntil the leveeis widened.
Widening the levee is subjectto availability of suitablesoilsfor the specificareaof the leveeto
be enhanced.Bridgeton Neighborhoodand Pen2 agreeto work cooperativelyto widen the levee
to facilitate more tree planting. Both parties agreeto cooperatein order to have any levee
strengtheningand widening be accomplishedas cost effectively as possible.

The costs of widening the levee in order to make the levee safer will be borne by Pen 2. The
costs of widening the levee beyond this, so that treesmay be planted,may be countedtowards
satisfying the tree planting requirements.

Should there be any questionsor disputesregarding the successfulimplementation of the Tree

Plan, including accountingof expensesfor the plan, then the working group that negotiatedthis
agreementwill reconveneto resolve the concerns.

City of Portland requires that new treesthat die within the first three yearsmust be replaced.
Watering the trees shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Future maintenanceof the
replanted tree will be the responsibility of the property owner.

In the event new USACE levee vegetationstandardsare adoptedduring or following the

implementation of this agreement,the new standardsshall apply.
 LEVEE CERTIFICATION TIMELIIYE
June 2008
PenZ, Bridgeton Neighborhoodand city of portland sign agreement
Pen2 apply for tree removal permits

July 2008
Pen2 receivestree removal permits

August 2008
Pen2 remove trees and compactssoil

September I
USACE inspectsthe leveesfor pEN 2 certification

September 2 to October I
FEMA receivescertification letter from USACE

September 15 to October 15
FEMA processthe certification letter.
Certification of Levee is complete

REPLAIYTING TTMELTIYE
summer 2008
Strengthenand widen the levee along the schoolyard
Strengthenand widen the levee at then Gantenbeincottonwood tree

Fall & Winter 200&09:

Plant approximately ll3rd of the trees.
These trees are primarily plantedin the schoolyardareaand on the widen
school yard levee.
Plant the treesalong Gantenbein.

Summer 2009
Build the planting areaat Gantenbeinand Bridgeton

Fall & Winter 2008-09:

Plant approximately 1/3 of the trees.
Plant trees on parking lot edgesof mooragewhere allowed

FaII & Winter 2009,10:

Plant any remaining required trees.
Implement up to 12 mooragetop trellis structures,plantersand climbing vegetation
as per Tree
Plan and as additional funding becomesavailable.

The tree planting timeline is approximateand may be modified with written joint
approval from
the Pen 2 board, the BNA board and the City of portland.

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 LEYEE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

A certified levee requiresthe Drainage district and the property owners to each continue to
maintain the safety the levee.

Pen 2 Vegetation Management Responsibilities

Beginning in 2008 and at least once per annum,in an effort to provide ongoing educationto
current and new levee landowners,PenZ shall provide by mail consistentand clear information
on landscapestandardsto individual tax lot owners of property on the levee. This annual
communication with levee landownersshall provide information regarding current board
membersand board terms, planned improvementsor maintenanceto the levee, schedulefor
spraying weed retardantor other chemicalson the levee, website information, ORS 547
information, contact information as well as the restrictions that all levee landownersmust adhere
to.

Pen2 shall enforce vegetationmanagementper the USACE levee vegetationstandardsand the

District-approved Levee LandscapeStandardsfor existing and new trees and shrubs.

Levee Landowner Vegetation Management Responsibilities

It is the landowner's responsibility to maintain the treesand vegetationin a levee safe manner.
Landowners are encouragedto work with PEN 2 to maintain vegetationto the federal standard.
When in doubt, give a quick call to 5O3-Z8L-5575for advice.

APPROVAL SIGNATURES:

PENINSULADRAINAGE DISTRICT#2 DATE

CITY OF PORTI-AND.PARKSAND RECREATION DATE

BRIDGETONNEIGHBORHOODASSOCIATION DATE

US ARMY CORPSOF ENGINEERSSTAMP

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Tide 20.40 Mitigation Requirement WoflisfieCr "l

Species DBH

44 birch
45 birch
72 cypress 25
109 westernred-cedar 2l
l5l cottonwood 69
152 cotronwood 57
153 birch 27
154 Norwaymaple 37
TOTALNUMBEROFTREES 8

urban Forestry City Nature Administration

10910N. DenverAve. 1120
s.w. 5th Ave.,Suite 1302
Pordand, OR972l7 Pordand, OF.9720+
Tel: (503) 823-4489 Fax (503) 823-493 Tel:(503)823-7529
Fax:(503) 823-6007

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Bridgeton Rd. Private Tree Removals

Title 2O.42Mitigation Requirement Worksheet

DD# Species DBH Adjustment DBH

(in.) (in.)
28 willow 22 50% 1l
3+ cottonwood 69 0o/o 69
49 Deodarcedar +T L0% 37
65 cherry t')
LL 50% 6
69 pear t2 50% 6
7l pear t2 50% 6
76 birch t2 0% t2
77 Douglas-fir 25 0% 25
l+7 Lombardypoplar 66 50% 33
148 Lombardypoplar 60 50"/" l0
l+9 Lombardypoplar 60 50% 30
150 Lombardypoplar 70 50% 35
156" birch 27 50% t+
158" sweetgum 34 30"/" 1A
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159^ Japaneese maple 36 0"/" 36

160' Port Orford cedar 40 +0% 24
162^ Port Orford cedar z) J0% l5
163^ Port Orford cedar 22 30"/" t5
164^ sweetgum 27 30% r9
166^ hemlock 18 +0% ll
167' spmce l2 60"/" 5
168' hemlock l8 40o/" ll
169^ red maple 13 l0o/" t2
I70' red maple I3.5 r 0% t2
TOTALS 745 498

Diameter InchesAdjustedfor Defects 498

Per Inch Miti sr50
TOTAL MITIGATION FEE s74,700
"Tree is located on Columbia Elementary School property.
I'The per inch mitigation fee establishedby the City Forester is
$150.
At the discretion of the City Forester, the per inch mitigation fee may
be adjusted.

LJrban Forestry City Nature Administration

10910N. DenverAve. 1120S.W' 5thAve.,Suite1302
Pordand,OR972L7 Pordand,OF.97204
Tel: (503) 821-4489 Fax:(501) 823-4493 Tel: (503)823-7529Fax:(503)823-6007

Sustaining a heahhy park and recreation systemto nna.hePorthnil a great place to liue, work and play,
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Pier 99 Private Tree Removals

Title 20.42 Mitigation Requirement Worksheet

DD# Species DBH Adjustment DsH

3 cypress l2 0% t2
4 red oak t4 UYo, : l+
,.':.
.,!2
8 cottonwood 36 t0%
9 cottonwood r5 100% $,
10 cottonwood t2 lO0"/"
1l cottonwood l5 40%
t2 cottonwood +3 30"/"
13 cottonwood t2 50% 6
t4 cottonwood 29 t0% 26
15 cottonwood r6 r0% t4
T6 cottonwood 2l 30% l5
t7 cottonwood 22 50% ll
t9 cottonwood t4 o% t4
20 cottonwood t4 L0% 13
22 cottonwood 1.6 40"/" 10
TOTALS 291 206

Diameter Inches Adiusted for Defects 206

TOTAL MITIGATION FEE $TO

"The per inch mitigation fee establishedby the City Foresteris $150.
At the discretion of the City Forester'the per inch mitigation fee may
be adjusted.

Urban Forestry City Nature Administration

10910N. DenverAve. 1 1 2 0S . W. 5 t h A v e . . S u i t e 1 1 0 2
Pordand,OR972l7 Pordand. OP.97204
Tel: (501) 82t-4489 Fax (503) 823-4493 Tel: (503)823-7529Fax:(503)823-6007

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