Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept from Christian Campbell the donation of a Chimney Swift Tower with an estimated total value of $1,200.00 as an Eagle Scout Project to be used at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve and Center.
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Background and Discussion:
A "Chimney Swift Tower" is typically a human-made, stand-alone chimney-like structure built and intended exclusively as a roosting and nesting site for Chimney Swifts. The project involves constructing a 12-foot wooden tower atop an existing 2-foot metal stand, creating a 14-foot-tall structure for these migratory birds. The tower will consist of an inner grooved T1-11 siding layer, a middle layer of rigid insulation, and a pre-painted outer siding. The existing rusted metal stand and its base door will be cleaned but not replaced. Scaffolding is required to ensure adult volunteers can safely complete the top sections, and predator prevention measures such as roof flashing will be added to protect the birds and prevent rain damage.
Expected Impact:
The tower provides a place for Chimney Swifts to roost and nest as well as an opportunity to educate the public about this species' unique habits and conservation needs. This project is beneficial to Kleb Woods Nature Preserve as the old Chimney Swift Tower had rotted and was removed.
Alternative Options:
If a new tower is not installed, the Chimney Swifts will not have a place to nest in the park when they migrate to our area from South America in March.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Econ...
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