Ordinance - 2023 - 896 - Establishing A Conservation Advisory Committee - 06/13/2023 ORDINANCE NO.896
An ordinance of the City of Eagle,Ada County Idaho,Amending Title 2 Boards and Commissions,
Adding Chapter 8 Conservation Advisory Committee;Providing a Severability Clause;and Providing an
effective date.
WHEREAS,the City of Eagle,Idaho is a municipal corporation organized and operating under
the laws of the State of Idaho; and
WHEREAS,the development of existing agricultural lands,riparian areas, and natural open space
has an adverse effect(direct, indirect, and cumulative)on food supplies,aquifer recharge, soil erosion,
pollinators,wildlife habitat,and viewshed,among other; and.
WHEREAS,the City believes that in order to address these impacts,development must actively
mitigate these impacts through a conservation-based program;and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council have determined that good cause exists for the creation of a
Conservation Advisory Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EAGLE, Ada County, Idaho;
Section 1: Title 2,Chapter 6,Section 8 Conservation Advisory Committee shall read as follows:
2-8-1: COMMITTEE CREATED:
There is hereby created a City of Eagle Conservation Advisory Committee. The Conservation Advisory
Committee shall make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding the City of Eagle
Conservation and Education Program(CEP). The Committee will recommend to the Mayor and City
Council short term and long-term conservation and education projects to be funded by the Conservation
and Education Program funding source as identified in Eagle City Code 8-6-7B.
The Committee is solely a recommending body to the Mayor and City Council. The Committee cannot
enter into any contracts,hire employees,or in any way bind the City of Eagle by contract or action. In
addition,the Committee shall have no authority over the operations or employees assigned to the
Committee.
2-8-2: MEMBERSHIP,QUALIFICATIONS,TERMS,CONFLICTS:
Voting Members: The Committee shall consist of five(5)members appointed by the Mayor subject to
confirmation of the Council. Each shall be a voting member on the Committee. A minimum of two(2)
members shall have a background in cultural resources or strategic planning and two(2)members shall
have a background in natural resources and/or conservation.
Terms: The initial appointments shall be staggered between two(2) and four(4)year terms amongst the
members;and thereafter,at the expiration of any terms of office the appointment shall be for the period of
four(4)years. All members may be eligible for reappointment and vacancies shall be filled by
appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.All members of the Committee shall serve without
compensation and shall serve only in an advisory role under the authority of the Mayor and City Council.
Conflicts Of Interest: Each Committee member shall make every effort to avoid any conflict of interest.
To that end,no organization,which may be a recipient of City funding, shall have on its board or staff
more than one individual who is also presently serving as a member of the Committee in a voting or Ex-
Officio role. While serving on the Committee,no member may participate in a vote or decision on any
matter affecting a person,entity, or property in which that member has an interest,including situations
where the member or the entity they represent is reasonably likely to receive a direct economic effect or
consequence,as a result of the vote or decision in question. This includes,but is not limited to,a
Committee member's own business or corporate interests,and those business or corporate interests of
their immediate family. Where the interest of a Committee member in the subject matter is remote or
incidental,the member may participate in the vote or decision. Otherwise,the Committee member shall
disqualify himself/herself from any action or determination on the subject matter in question.
2-8-3: ORGANIZATION:
A. Chairperson: The Committee members shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from among the
Committee members. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. The Vice-
Chairman shall, in the absence of the Chairman,perform the duties of the Chairman. The authority of
both the Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be limited to those enumerated in this chapter.
B.Authority: The Committee is solely a recommending body to Mayor and City Council,and therefore
its authority is limited. The Committee shall have only those duties and responsibilities in set forth in
Section 2-8-4.
C.Assistance Of Other Parties: The Committee may recommend to the Mayor and City Council the
employment of,or the contracting with,other parties for the services of technical experts or other
persons,to assist the committee in its functions.
D.Meetings: All meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public and shall follow the requirements
of Idaho's Open Meeting law. In order to transact any Committee business at a meeting a quorum of
presently appointed Voting Committee members must be present. The Committee shall hold a
minimum of two(2)annual meetings,and at such other times as may be called by the Chairman or by
the Mayor or City Council.
E.Records Kept=. The commission shall keep accurate minutes and other appropriate written records of
its resolutions,proceedings and actions.Upon their approval,all records and minutes shall be
submitted to the City Clerk.
2-8-4: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity and is established to:
A. Develop and update a one(1)and five(5)year conservation education program and funding plan for
the City of Eagle including identification of goals and objectives;Projects recommended will be
presented to the City Council as part of the annual City of Eagle Capital Improvement and
Maintenance Plan for prioritization and appropriation process;
B. Assist the City in identifying and prioritizing conservation and education projects that may include:
I. Acquisition of conservation easements on agricultural lands to preserve food production,protect
soils, and provide pollinator and wildlife habitat.
2. Acquisition of private lands or conservation easements(upland or riparian)to mitigate impacts to
wildlife and habitat loss.
3. Acquisition of private lands or conservation easements for public trails and access,associated
with conservation.
4. Restoration,rehabilitation,or enhancement projects—natural resources(e.g.upland,riparian,
aquatic habitat).
5. Management of invasive and noxious weed species, including fuels projects, associated with
protection of habitat(monitoring, control,and maintenance).
6. Educational materials,classes, equipment,and infrastructure associated with conservation-based
education and outreach.
7. Other activities as identified by the City Council.
8. Identify projects where CEP funds may be used to supplement or replace existing maintenance
requirements of the city,or its partners, if associated with existing mitigation or conservation
efforts.
C. Monitor and evaluate implementation of the Conservation Education Plan and the City's Capital
Improvements and Maintenance Plan;
D. File reports,at least annually,with respect to the completion and status of projects utilizing
conservation funds to the Mayor and Council any perceived issues in implementing of the program;
and
E. Advise the Mayor and Council of the need to update or revise the Conservation and Education
Program or funding plans.
F. The Mayor and Council shall make available to the Committee,upon request, all financial and
accounting information,professional reports in relation to other development and implementation of
land use assumptions,the Conservation Education program and periodic updates of the Capital
Improvements Plan and budget.
This chapter shall not be construed in any manner as infringing upon any authorization previously granted
to any other commission or board of the City,but all the departments and officials of the City shall
cooperate with the Committee for the purpose of coordinating the efforts and functions of all departments,
commissions,and boards of the City for the development of all public facilities of the City.
Section 2: The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this
act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason,
such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, approval, and
publication as required by law. In lieu of publication of the entire ordinance, a summary thereof in
compliance with Section 50-901A,Idaho Code,may be published.
Approved and adopted this day of 2023.
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Ada County,Idaho
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ORDINANCE NO.896
An ordinance of the City of Eagle,Ada County Idaho,Amending Title 2 Boards and Commissions,Adding Chapter 8 Conservation Advisory Committee;Providing first publication of the notice,a copy of which is
Severability Clause;and Providing an effective date.
WHEREAS,the City of Eagle,Idaho is a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of Idaho;and attached hereto:that said notice was published in
WHEREAS,the development of existing agricultural lands,riparian areas,and natural open space has an adverse effect(direct,indirect,and cumulative)on food
supplies,aquifer recharge,soil erosion,pollinators,wildlife habitat,and viewshed,among other;and. The Idaho Statesman,in conformity with Section
WHEREAS,the City believes that in order to address these impacts,development must actively mitigate these impacts through a conservation-based program;and
WHEREAS,Mayor and Council have deter IT mined that good cause exists for the creation of a Conservation Advisory Committee; 60-1 O8,Idaho Code,as amended,for:
NOW,THEREFORE,BE ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE,Ada County,Idaho;
Section t:Title 2,Chapter 6,Section 8 Conservation Advisory Committee shall read as follows:
2-8-1:COMMITTEE CREATED:
There is hereby created a City of Eagle Conservation Advisory Committee.The Conservation Advisory Committee shall make recommendations to the Mayor and
City Council regarding the City of Eagle Conservation and Education Program(CEP).The Committee will recommend to the Mayor and City Council short term and 1 insertion(s)published on:
long-term conservation and education projects to be funded by the Conservation and Education Program funding source as identified in Eagle City Code 8-6-7B.
The Committee is solely a recommending body to the Mayor and City Council.The Committee cannot enter into any contracts,hire employees,or in any way bind
the City of Eagle by contract or action.In addition,the Committee shall have no authority over the operations or employees assigned to the Committee. (]6�2 �23
2-8-2:MEMBERSHIP,QUALIFICATIONS,TERMS,CONFLICTS:
Voting Members:The Committee shall consist of five(5)members appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation of the Council.Each shall be a voting member
on the Committee.A minimum of two(2)members shall have a background in cultural resources or strategic planning and two(2)members shall have a background
n natural resources and/or conservation.
Terms:The initial appointments shall be staggered between two(2)and four(4)year terms amongst the members;and thereafter,at the expiration of any terms
of office the appointment shall be for the period of four(4)years.All members may be eligible for reappointment and vacancies shall be filled by appointment for
the balance of the unexpired term.All members of the Committee shall serve without compensation and shall serve only in an advisory role under the authority of
[he Mayor and City Council.
Conflicts Of Interest:Each Committee member shall make every effort to avoid any conflict of interest.
To that end,no organization,which may be a recipient of City funding,shall have on its board or staff more than one individual who is also presently serving as a
member of the Committee in a voting or Ex-Officio role.While serving on the Committee,no member may participate in a vote or decision on any matter affecting a
person,entity,or property in which that member has an interest,including situations where the member or the entity they represent is reasonably likely to receive a
direct economic effect or consequence,as a result of the vote or decision in question.This includes,but is not limited to,a Committee member's own business or
corporate interests,and those business or corporate interests of their immediate family.Where the interest of a Committee member in the subject matter is remote }
or incidental,the member may participate in the vote or decision.Otherwise,the Committee member shall disqualify himself/herself from any action or deternination
on the subject matter in question.
2-8-3:ORGANIZATION:
A.Chairperson:The Committee members shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from among the Committee members.The Chairman shall preside at all
meetings of the Committee.The Vice-Chairman shall,in the absence of the Chairman,perform the duties of the Chairman.The authority of both the Chairman and
Vice-Chairman shall be limited to those enumerated in this chapter.
B.Authority:The Committee is solely a recommending body to Mayor and City Council,and therefore its authority is limited.The Committee shall have only those
duties and responsibilities in set forth in Section 2-8-4. Lego s Clerk)
C.Assistance Of Other Parties:The Committee may recommend to the Mayor and City Council the employment of,or the contracting with,other parties for the
services of technical experts or other persons,to assist the committee in its functions.
D.Meetings:All meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public and shall follow the requirements of Idaho's Open Meeting law.In order to transact any
Committee business at a meeting a quorum of presently appointed Voting Committee members must be present.The Committee shall hold a minimum of two(2) On this 21th day of June in the year of 2023 before me,a
annual meetings,and at such other times as may be called by the Chairman or by the Mayor or City Council.
E.Records Kept:The commission shall keep accurate minutes and other appropriate written records of its resolutions,proceedings and actions.Upon their Notary Public,personally appeared before me Bettina
approval,all records and minutes shall be submitted to the City Clerk.
2-8-4:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Jantzen known or Identified to me to be the person
The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity and is established to:
A.Develop and update a one(1)and five(5)year conservation education program and funding plan for whose name subscribed to the within instrument,and
the City of Eagle including identification of goals and objectives;Projects recommended will be
presented to the City Council as part of the annual City of Eagle Capital Improvement and being by first duly sworn,declared that the statements
Maintenance Plan for prioritization and appropriation process;
B.Assist the City in identifying and priorttizing conservation and education projects that may include: therein are true,and acknowledged to me that she
1.Acquisition of conservation easements on agricultural lands to preserve food production,protect soils,and provide pollinator and wildlife habitat.
2.Acquisition of private lands or conservation easements(upland or riparian)to mitigate impacts to wildlife and habitat loss. executed the same.
3.Acquisition of private lands or conservation easements for public trails and access,associated with conservation.
4.Restoration,rehabilitation,or enhancement projects-natural resources(e.g.upland,riparian,aquatic habitat).
5.Management of invasive and noxious weed species,including fuels projects,associated with protection of habitat(monitoring,control,and maintenance).
6.Educational materials,classes,equipment,and infrastructure associated with conservation-based education and outreach.
7.Other activities as identified by the City Council.
8.Identify projects where CEP funds may be used to supplement or replace existing maintenance requirements of the city,or its partners,if associated with existing
mitigation or conservation efforts.
C.Monitor and evaluate implementation of the Conservation Education Plan and the Citys Capital Improvements and Maintenance Plan;
D.File reports,at least annually,with respect to the completion and status of projects utilizing conservation funds to the Mayor and Council any perceived issues
in implementing of the program;
and
E.Advise the Mayor and Council of the need to update or revise the Conservation and Education Program or funding plans.
F.The Mayor and Council shall make available to the Committee,upon request,all financial and accounting information,professional reports in relation to other
development and implementation of land use assumptions,the Conservation Education program and periodic updates the Capital Improvements Plan and budget.
This chapter shall not be construed in any manner as infringing upon any authorization previously granted to any other
commission or board of the City,but all the
departments and officials of the City shall cooperate with the Committee for the purpose of coordinating the efforts and functions of all departments,commissions,
and boards of the City for the development of all public facilities of the City.
Section 2:The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person
or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason,such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this ordinance. Notary Public in an or the state o Texas,residing in
Section 9:This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage,approval,and publication as required by law.In lieu of publication of the !'
entire ordinance,a summary thereof in compliance with Section 50-901A,Idaho Code,may be published. Dallas County
Approved and adopted this day of 2023.
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Ada County,Idaho
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