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up to the amount of budget set aside to pursue this approval. Additional effort that may be required could be provided as an amendment to this scope of work. Task Cost: $14,922 Task 3: Prepare U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Assessment to Comply with the Federal Endangered Species Act As mentioned in Permitting Task 1, USACE is required under federal law to consult with USFWS and/or NMFS if they would authorize (by issuance of a permit)a project that has the potential to adversely affect federally listed species under the jurisdiction of these agencies. It is assumed that no species under the jurisdiction of NMFS would be affected by the project; therefore, no consultation with NMFS is proposed AECOM will prepare a Biological Assessment, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife's Guidance for Preparing a Biological Assessment, for use during consultation under Section 7 of the federal Endangered Species Act. This scope of work assumes that USACE will request the preparation of a Biological Assessment(BA) describing the project and effects of the project on federally- listed species for their Section 7eonsultation With USFWS. The BA would contain'a project description including plans showing the project construction area, staging areas,temporary work spaces, and project schedule; a list of measures proposed to be implemented by the City to avoid and/or minimize effects to listed species; a description of the species potentially affected; and a discussion of the potential effects to the species. Based on current knowledge of the project site and species known to occur in the vicinity (California red-legged frog), it is anticipated the BA would conclude,with incorporation of avoidance and minimization measures, that the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect determination and an incidental take authorization would not be required. AECOM biologists will work with the City to support the USACE consultation with USFWS regarding potential effects on species that are federally listed or proposed for listing as Threatened or Endangered and species considered as Candidates for listing. The effort required to complete the formal consultation can vary greatly, depending on a number of factors; such as the extent of potential effects, proposed mitigation, and availability of USFWS staff assigned to the project Activities may include supporting of negotiations regarding mitigation requirements, conference calls, and Meetings. AECOM will provide a draft of the BA to the City electronically for review, incorporate comments sent to AECOM, and submit final copies to the USACE and the City. It is assumed that USACE will be given two copies of the BA and the City will receive two copies. It is assumed that one coordination meeting with USFWS may be required (typically a field visit) and will be attended by the AECOM project manager and biologist to discuss project characteristics,perriiit requirements, and permitting schedules..AECOM will provide meeting agendas, support materials(e.g.,handouts, maps), and meeting notes. Additional telephone/email coordination with USFWS will be conducted to support the permit application materials and assist in meeting the needs of the agencies. 8IPage