Parks and Recreation

Purpose

These are general guidelines for entities requesting the addition of a structure(s) and/or a structural change within a Chelan County PUD Park. The guidelines below are intended to be a starting point and may require additional elements to meet all of Chelan County PUD (PUD) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements.

Guidelines for Requesting Entity

1.      Submit the project request in writing to the Chelan County PUD Parks Department. All requests should include:

         a.      A conceptual drawing of the project including the proposed location.

         b.      Cost estimates and anticipated funding sources.

         c.      A detailed explanation of what’s being requested of the PUD and why the PUD should participate in or support the project.

2.      After review of this information, the Parks Department will share any additional or special conditions that may be required. The Parks Department will also determine whether the request will require Commission and/or FERC approval.

3.      If FERC approval is required, the request must first receive approval by the Commissioners. As appropriate, Park staff will then begin the process of seeking FERC approval. A minimum of ninety (90) days should be allowed for FERC review and approval.

4.      If Commission approval is required (i.e., a financial contribution is being requested), the Parks Department will take the request before the Commission. If the entity requesting the project would like to make a presentation to the Commission, Parks Department staff will help schedule the presentation.

5.      Generally, the Commission will request a recommendation by the PUD Parks Department as to the feasibility of a request. Feasibility will be determined based upon the following elements:

         a.   A complete set of construction drawings have been reviewed and determined adequate by the PUD Parks Department.

         b.      The PUD has received hard copies of all required permits for installations in the water or within 200' of the water.

         c.      If required or applicable, a Maintenance Management Plan has been developed to identify additional operation & maintenance costs. The PUD Parks Department can provide assistance with the development of a Maintenance Management Plan if requested.

         d.      Funding source(s) for project development, construction and operation and maintenance costs have been identified and documentation supplied to the PUD, including agreements for donations and/or copies of grant documents.

         e.      Source(s) for construction materials and resources required for completing the project have been identified and reviewed by PUD Parks Department staff.

6.      If the Commission approves the structure or addition, the PUD will enter into a formal agreement with the party or develop an addendum to an existing agreement.

7.      All work performed on PUD property must comply with all appropriate laws such as prevailing wages.

8.      The PUD may assume the construction management or assign it to a mutually agreed upon contractor. The budgeted costs proposed by the project sponsor must include a provision for project management.