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Home My WebLink About2026-321-E-DEAPR-USDA APHIS-WS-Cooperative Service Agreement for Orange County enrollment in the USDA APHIS-WS Beaver Management Assistance program An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Invoice Date: June 12, 2026 Orange County C/o David Stancil Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Director 1020 US 70 West / PO Box 8181 (mailing address) Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Mr. Stancil, Listed below is the amount of the enrollment fee for Orange County to participate in the Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Quantity Unit Description Amount 1 Year 2026-2027 Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP) $6,000 Make checks or money order payable to: USDA Return check to: USDA APHIS WS PO Box 80395 Raleigh, NC 27623-0395 If you have any questions or need to pay by credit card or ACH, please contact Catherine Saunders at (919) 326-6917. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services North Carolina PO Box 80395 Raleigh, NC 27623-0395 Docusign Envelope ID: 048A2E1C-2F58-8375-81D6-E2DED9D2C5B0 Version 7/2019 WS Agreement Number: ________________-RA WBS:______________________________ Cooperator PO, if applicable: ________________ COOPERATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT between ____________________________________ and UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE (APHIS) WILDLIFE SERVICES (WS) ARTICLE 1 The purpose of this agreement is to cooperate in a wildlife damage management project as described in the attached Work Plan. ARTICLE 2 APHIS-WS has statutory authority under the Acts of March 2, 1931, 46 Stat. 1468-69, 7 U.S.C. §§ 8351-8352, as amended, and December 22, 1987, Public Law No. 100-202, § 101(k), 101 Stat. 1329-331, 7 U.S.C. § 8353. , to cooperate with States, local jurisdictions, individuals, public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions while conducting a program of wildlife services involving mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, or animal species that are injurious and/or a nuisance to, among other things, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, wildlife, and human health and safety. ARTICLE 3 APHIS-WS and the Cooperator agree: 1.The Cooperator will provide payment [billing option; choose one only: _____________________________________] to “USDA, APHIS” in the amount of $ ___________. 2.The performance of wildlife damage management actions by APHIS-WS under this agreement is contingent upon a determination by APHIS-WS that such actions are in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and any other applicable federal statutes. APHIS-WS will not make a final decision to conduct requested wildlife damage management actions until it has made the determination of such compliance. 3.Nothing in this agreement shall prevent APHIS-WS from entering into separate agreements with any other organization or individual for the purpose of providing wildlife damage management services exclusive of those provided for under this agreement. 4.The Cooperator certifies that APHIS-WS has advised the Cooperator there may be private sector service providers available to provide wildlife damage management services that the Cooperator is seeking from APHIS-WS. 5.The performance of wildlife damage management actions by APHIS-WS under this agreement is contingent upon a determination by APHIS-WS that such actions are in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and any other applicable federal statutes. APHIS-WS will not make a final decision to conduct requested wildlife damage management actions until it has made the determination of such compliance. 6.The cooperating parties agree to coordinate with each other before responding to media requests on work associated with this project. ARTICLE 4 This agreement is contingent upon the passage by Congress of an appropriation from which expenditures may be legally met and shall not obligate APHIS-WS upon failure of Congress to so appropriate. This agreement also may be reduced or terminated if Congress only provides APHIS-WS funds for a finite period under a Continuing Resolution. ARTICLE 5 Pursuant to Section 22, Title 41, United States Code, no member of or delegate to Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement or to any benefit to arise there from. ARTICLE 6 APHIS-WS assumes no liability for any actions or activities conducted under this agreement except to the extent that recourse or remedies are provided by Congress under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 USC 1346(b), 2401(b), 2671-2680). This agreement is not a procurement contract (31 U.S.C. 6303), nor is it considered a grant (31 U.S.C. 6304). In this agreement, APHIS-WS provides goods or services on a cost recovery basis to nonfederal recipients, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies. This agreement shall become effective _____________, and shall continue until _____________. This agreement may be amended or terminated at any time by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. Further, in the event the Cooperator does not, for any reason, provide necessary funds, APHIS-WS is relieved of the obligation to provide services under this agreement. As required by Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996: Cooperator’s Tax ID No. (OTCS N/A): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ APHIS-WS’s Tax ID: 41-0696271 Cooperator: USDA APHIS WS PO Box 80395 Raleigh, NC 27623-0395 Cooperator’s Signature Date Steven H Smith, State Director Date 26-7237-7135 AP.RA.RX37.72.1135 COUNTY OF ORANGE In advance 6,000.00 07/01/26 06/30/27 56-6000327 Orange County 1020 US 70 West / PO Box 8181 (mailing address) Hillsborough, NC 27278 Docusign Envelope ID: 048A2E1C-2F58-8375-81D6-E2DED9D2C5B0 7/9/2026 Version 7/2019 WS Agreement Number: ________________-RA WBS:______________________________ Cooperator PO, if applicable: ________________ WORK PLAN Wildlife Species: Description of Damage: Location: Services Provided: FINANCIAL PLAN Cost Element Full Cost Personnel Compensation Travel Vehicle Usage Supplies and Equipment Subtotal (Direct Charges) Pooled Job Costs [for non-Over-the Counter projects] 11.00% Indirect Costs 16.15% Agreement Total The distribution of the budget from this Financial Plan may vary as necessary to accomplish the purpose of this agreement, but may not exceed $____________. Financial Point of Contact (for billing questions and invoicing): Cooperator Name, Address, Phone Number, Email USDA APHIS WS Attn: Catherine Saunders PO Box 80395 Raleigh, NC 27623-0395 (919) 326-6917 catherine.d.saunders@usda.gov Urban > 50,000Rural 26-7237-7135 AP.RA.RX37.72.1135 Beaver The Cooperator has requested that APHIS WS reduce or eliminate property damage and/or threats to human health and safety caused by beaver and their activities as part of NC Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP). Projects assigned by the County within the County. Techniques which may be used to address beaver damage include lethal removal of beaver using traps, snares, and shooting. Non-lethal techniques such as installation of exclusion devices to prevent the beaver from gaining access to resources may also be used. To alleviate flooding, beaver dams may be removed using hand tools or explosives and/or water control devices such as Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler may be installed. Incidental takes of muskrat and nutria caught under a beaver agreement will be counted as target species. The Cooperator acknowledges that he/she has been informed of and clearly understands the methods and manner in which the management materials and devices will be used and of the possible hazards associated with their use. $ 3,990.00 $ 0.00 $ 300.00 $ 429.00 $ 4,719.00 $ 519.00 $ 762.00 $ 6,000.00 6,000.00 Orange County C/o David Stancil Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Director 1020 US 70 West / PO Box 8181 (mailing address) Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-245-2522 dstancil@orangecountync.gov 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 048A2E1C-2F58-8375-81D6-E2DED9D2C5B0 Revised 01/24 1 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: USDA APHIS-WS Vendor Contact Person: Todd Menke Phone: 919-594-0459Address: 6213-E Angus Drive City Raleigh State: NC Zip: 27617 Department: DEAPR Amount: $6,000 Purpose: Cooperative Service Agreement for Orange County enrollment in the USDA APHIS-WS Beaver Management Assistance Program Budget Code(s): 10510020 630000 Vendor # 49859 Vendor Status with NCSOS: Good Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date July 6, 2026 End Date June 30, 2027 Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award Approved by Board (Agenda Date: June 16, 2026); Made or Administered by Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: June 16, 2026) - Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: ) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# ) Department Affirmation This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement. This agreement is approved as to technical form and content. Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Received for record retention: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ Docusign Envelope ID: 048A2E1C-2F58-8375-81D6-E2DED9D2C5B0 7/6/2026 7/6/2026 7/6/2026 7/9/2026