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AGREEMENT FOR AWARD
OF KING CONSERVATION DISTRICT MEMBER JURISDICTION GRANT
City of Auburn
This Agreement is made between the King Conservation District Number 9, a municipal
corporation in King County, Washington, located at 800 SW 39th Street, Suite 150, Renton, WA
98057 (referred to herein as "District"), and the City of Auburn, a municipal corporation in King
County, Washington, located at 25 W Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001 (referred to herein as
"Recipient"), for the purposes set forth herein.
SECTION 1. RECITALS
1.1 Whereas, the District is a special purpose district organized and existing under
authority of Chapter 89.08 RCW which engages in certain activities and programs to conserve
natural resources, including soil and water, which activities are declared to protect and promote
the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the state of Washington; and
1.2 Whereas, pursuant to RCW 89.08.400 and/or RCW 89.08.405, King County has
authorized and imposed a system of assessments and/or a system of rates and charges to finance
the activities and programs of the District; and
1.3 Whereas, pursuant to RCW 89.08.220 and RCW 89.08.341 the District is
authorized to enter into agreements with, or to furnish financial or other aid to, municipal entities
and agencies (governmental or otherwise), or their designees, or any occupier of lands within the
District, in order to carry out and facilitate the activities and programs of the District to conserve
natural resources; and
1.4 Whereas, the District has reviewed the grant application submitted by Recipient
and has determined that the application meets the requirements of Chapter 89.08 RCW and the
District's policies and procedures for awarding grants; and
1.5 Whereas, the District and Recipient desire to enter into this Agreement for the
purpose of establishing the terms and conditions relating to the District's award of a grant to
Recipient.
SECTION 2. AGREEMENT
2.1 The District agrees to award Recipient a grant in the total amount of Twenty -Five
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) from KCD-Auburn Member Jurisdiction funds. Grant
funds shall be used by Recipient solely for the performance of the work described in Exhibit A
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The District shall pay the grant
funds to Recipient in accordance with the District's policies and procedures, or as otherwise
provided herein, including but not limited to, the policies and procedures contained in the grant
program guidelines, provided that such funds have been collected and received by the District.
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2.2 Recipient represents and warrants that it will only use the grant funds for the work
described in Exhibit A, which may be amended by the parties pursuant to Paragraph 3.3 of the
Agreement. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds
which are used for unauthorized work. Further, Recipient agrees to return to the District any grant
funds that are not expended or remain after completion of the work covered by this Agreement.
2.3 Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the grant funds may only be expended on
work which shall be entirely within the District's jurisdictional boundaries. The following
municipal entities are not within the District's jurisdictional boundaries: Enumclaw, Federal Way,
Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion
of any grant funds which are used for work performed outside the District's jurisdictional
boundaries.
2.4 In the event the scope of work authorized by this Agreement includes the use of
grant funds to purchase houses located on real property within a flood hazard area, Recipient
acknowledges and agrees that grant funds may only be used for such purposes if the houses to be
purchased were constructed before floodplain mapping or sensitive areas regulations were in place
for that area. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds
which are used for unauthorized purposes.
2.5 Recipient shall be required to provide the District with regular financial and project
progress reports for the duration of the project. Grant funds are remitted to the Recipient on a
reimbursement payment basis. Project progress reports must be submitted with each
reimbursement request. Project progress and financial reports, along with the final narrative and
financial summary reports shall be submitted through the District's online grant portal. The
Recipient shall be required to submit to the District a final report which documents the Recipient's
completion of the work in conformance with this Agreement within thirty (30) days after the
completion of the work. The final report shall, among other things, summarize the project's
successes and shall address the regional benefits accomplished by the work. The final report shall
also identify any obstacles or challenges which were encountered during the work, along with
general recommendations regarding ways to avoid such obstacles or challenges in the future. If
requested, Recipient agrees to provide the District with additional financial or progress reports
from time to time, at reasonable intervals.
2.6 Recipient's expenditures of grant funds shall be separately identified in the
Recipient's accounting records. If requested, Recipient shall comply with other reasonable
requests made by the District with respect to the manner in which project expenditures are tracked
and accounted for in Recipient's accounting books and records. Recipient shall maintain such
records of expenditures as may be necessary to conform to generally accepted accounting
principles and to meet the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws.
2.7 If the Recipient is a Washington municipal agency, Recipient shall be required to
track project expenses using the Budget Accounting and Reporting System for the State of
Washington ("BARS").
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2.8 The District or its representative shall have the right from time to time, at reasonable
intervals, to audit the Recipient's books and records in order to verify compliance with the terms
of this Agreement. Recipient shall cooperate with the District in any such audit.
2.9 Recipient shall retain all accounting records and project files relating to this
Agreement in accordance with criteria established in the Revised Code of Washington and the
Washington State Archivist.
2.10 Recipient shall ensure that all work performed by Recipient or its employees,
agents, contractors or subcontractors is performed in a manner which protects and safeguards the
environment and natural resources and which is in compliance with local, state and federal laws
and regulations. Recipient shall implement an appropriate monitoring system or program to ensure
compliance with this provision.
2.11 Recipient agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, its elected or
appointed officials, employees and agents, from all claims, alleged liability, damages, losses to or
death of person or damage to property allegedly resulting from the negligent or intentional acts of
the Recipient or any of its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors in connection with this
Agreement.
2.12 Recipient agrees to acknowledge the District as a source of funding for this project
on all literature, signage or press releases related to said project.
2.13 Recipient shall notify the District if Recipient intends to sell, salvage, or otherwise
dispose of any equipment purchased with grant funds. The proceeds received by Recipient from
any sale, salvage or disposition, or the value of the equipment if proceeds were not received from
any such action, must be: (a) re -invested back into the originally awarded project; (b) invested in
a similar project with District approval; or (c) returned to the District.
2.14 Recipient shall notify the District if Recipient is required or intends to move
equipment purchased with grant funds to another location. Recipient will ensure the equipment is
in good working order and perform any necessary repairs or replacement of any broken
components. If the equipment will be utilized on a different project than the one approved by this
Agreement, District approval must be obtained so the District can ensure the project is similar to
the project originally approved by the District.
SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their respective successors and assigns.
3.2 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof. No prior or contemporaneous representation, inducement, promise or
agreement between or among the parties which relate to the subject matter hereof which are not
embodied in this Agreement shall be of any force or effect.
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3.3 No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on any of the parties to this
Agreement unless such amendment is in writing and is executed by the parties. The parties
contemplate that this Agreement may from time to time be modified by written amendment which
shall be executed by duly authorized representatives of the parties and attached to this Agreement.
3.4 Each party warrants and represents that such party has full and complete authority
to enter into this Agreement and each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party
warrants and represents that he/she has been fully authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf
of such party and that such parry is bound by the signature of such representative.
DISTRICT:
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Exhibit A
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Amanda Valdez Auburn
Auburn Farmers Market (AFM) — Marketing &
Demonstrations — 2025 Season
Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to
projects outside of Seattle)
Auburn
Ms Amanda Valdez
25 W Main St.
Auburn, WA 98001
Ms Amanda Valdez
Auburn Community and Event Center
910 Ninth Street SE
Auburn, WA 98002
0: 253-931-3000
M: 253-266-2726
avaldez@auburnwa.gov
0: 253-804-5049
M: 253-266-2726
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Application Form
Summary Information
King Conservation District's Member Jurisdiction Grant Program
supports natural resource improvement projects in partnership with 35 Member Jurisdictions. Projects must
address at least one of the natural resource improvement actions, which are, direct improvement, education and
outreach, pilot and demonstration and capacity building projects. More detail about each of these actions can be
found below in the grant application. Examples of projects funded by this grant program include, stormwater
pollution education and outreach, water quality monitoring, promotion of local agriculture, youth environmental
education, wetland enhancement, invasive weed removal, shoreline restoration and more.
Eligible applicants for the Member Jurisdiction Grant Program include cities, unincorporated King County,
nonprofit organizations, Indigenous tribes and environmental consultants.
In addition to city -run projects, cities can choose to partner with a local nonprofit organization by designating
the group as an applicant. Nonprofit organizations and other groups listed above can manage the grant
requirements on behalf of the city. If doing so, the jurisdiction must issue a letter of authorization for the
designated applicant nonprofit organization to apply for KCD funding. Partnering with a nonprofit or other
organization is not a requirement of this program but an option available to all 35 Member Jurisdictions.
Eligible projects:
• Must be within the boundaries of the King Conservation District or meet certain partnering requirements
• Must be with, or through, a KCD Member Jurisdiction,or an assigned partner such as a nonprofit
organization or business
• Must be consistent with purposes and requirements of RCW Chapter 89.08, encouraging voluntary
stewardship
• Should leverage other funding opportunities (encouraged, not required)
Ineligible projects include:
• Projects located within the cities of Milton, Pacific, Skykomish, Enumclaw, and Federal Way
• Projects located in Seattle. For more information aboutgrantopportunities forSeattie projects dick here.
• Maintenance of existing facilities
• Improvements to non -natural areas of parks or existing recreational facilities
Applications are reviewed monthly by the grant subcommittee of the KCD Board of Supervisors. The grant
subcommittee recommends applications to the KCD Board of Supervisors at their monthly meeting on the 2nd
Monday of each month.
For questions about this grant program please contact Jessica Saavedra by phone (425) 773-9065 or email
Jessica.Saavedra@kingcd.org.
Project Title*
Auburn Farmers Market (AFM) - Marketing & Demonstrations - 2025 Season
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Project Description - Short*
Provide a short, concise description of the project no more than two or three sentences.
Through an aggressive marketing campaign, gardening, cooking, and healthy living demonstrations, the
Auburn Farmers Market plans to increase access to local farm products and healthy living practices to the
South King County community.
Principal Partners (if any)
City of Auburn, WSU Master Gardeners, Auburn Food Bank
Amount of KCD Funding Requested*
You will need to upload a detailed budget document before you submit your application. Please make sure the
amount requested and total project cost amounts you list here match the amounts in the uploaded budget
document.
$25,000.00
Total Project Cost*
$87,144.00
Total Matching Funds (optional)
$62,144.00
Project Start Date*
01/01/2025
Project End Date*
12/31/2025
Close Date
Project Location*
Address, Parcel #, OR L&L Points, for site specific projects only.
If more than two locations, state "multiple" and explain.
1140 Auburn Way S, Les Gove Park, Auburn, WA 98002
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Jurisdiction
If the applicant is not a city or jurisdiction, please type in the city or jurisdiction this project is located in.
Auburn
Is your project on public or private land?*
Public
State Legislative District #*
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in zero.
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King County District #*
Click here to find it on the web. If your project resides in more than one district, type in the primary district or type
in zero.
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Narratives, Budget, & Attachments
Project Description - Detailed*
Provide a description of the project that summarizes what you will do, how you will do it, and why you will do it.
Describe target audience, outcomes, objectives and general timelines.
The Auburn Farmers Market (AFM), will increase access to healthy, local farm products in the South King
County community. Farmers will have increased opportunities to sell their products locally, reducing their
use of fuel and packaging, and increasing the likelihood of good stewardship of local agricultural lands.
Market customers will have the opportunity to learn about local food systems, the use of local farm products
and healthful practices in preparing locally sourced food. Additionally, the Market will provide increased
access to food assistance programs in 2025. The AFM is open every Sunday, June 1 through September 14,
providing a reliable and consistent source for farm products and learning opportunities which will positively
impact the purchasing and eating habits of our customers.
The Auburn Farmers Market partners with state and local organizations to access the expertise, support and
assistance required to present a successful Farmers Market. AFM will continue its partnerships in 2025,
current partners include: Washington State Farmers Market Association, the Auburn Food Bank, WSU Master
Gardeners, local businesses and non -profits. We will continue to seek additional support from the Farmers
Market Coalition, Washington State University Food $ense, Tilth Alliance as well as support from surrounding
Markets and their managers.
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The AFM considers our partnership with King Conservation District to be integral to our successful Market.
In 2025, the Market seeks KCD Grant funding to help continue working with our education partners to
provide the education and demonstration component of the Market as well as helping to fund market
promotional efforts to ensure customers attend the market. Providing informational sessions and
demonstrations is essential for consumers to learn about the importance of healthy, nutritional, farm fresh
foods; sustainability; and the impact local farms have on the regional economy.
The Auburn Farmers Market has two main target audiences: our customers - residents of South King County
with an emphasis on low-income families; and farmers. The residents of South King County benefit from easy
and dependable access to fresh local produce, education, and food assistance programs. The AFM works with
local farmers who rely on their businesses as their primary livelihood. The AFM provides a local, consistent,
and reliable location to sell their products, benefiting not only the farmers, but the community as well.
Farmers from around the state depend on farmers markets to maintain business and provide a return on
their investment. This keeps local agriculture lands in production and strengthens the local economy.
According to research conducted by Sustainable -Seattle, for every dollar spent at farmers markets, 62 cents is
re -spent locally! In the AFM 2024 season, Farm vendor sales reached over $196,500, a slight decrease from
2023 of 5%. Markets across the state saw a decline in sales. We attribute this decrease to the rising cost of
living and the decrease in federal SNAP funding. We hope to see this number increase in 2025 as we increase
our marketing efforts and educational elements to encourage more folks to purchase produce at the Market.
Additionally, the Market plans to reach out to the approximately 24,000+ clients who utilize the EBT benefit
system for food access in Auburn. A portion of the grant from KCD will allow us to aggressively market our
food assistance programs, EBT and SNAP Market Match, boosting market visibility and increasing local food
access to thousands of residents. This marketing and promotion campaign will remind shoppers about the
fresh and local product available at the Market and the value of shopping locally. AFM will build on efforts
invested in developing and operating the Market over the past sixteen years, increasing the
shopper/customer base among all citizens to create a sustainable and thriving market.
A portion of the King Conservation Funding in 2025, or an estimated $23,500.00, will be used in a multi -
pronged advertising campaign including a preseason postcard mailing to all Auburn households, paid
advertising in various media publications, on-line sources, and other marketing and promotional materials
that promote the Auburn Farmers Market and the acceptance of SNAP benefits at the Market.
The remaining $1,500.00 will be used for contract/professional services to provide different virtual or
socially distanced demonstrations and educational programs that increase awareness on healthy living,
gardening, and land use to the public. All expenses will outline the above expenditure categories, provide a
general description of the service provided, the date of service, cost associated with service and the vendor.
By submitting receipts and invoices, we will track all KCD funded purchases and contracts that will be paid
for from the grant.
OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES/TIMELINES
The AFM will work with our education partners:
• King County Health Department
• Washington State University Extension Programs
• Washington State Farmers Market Association
• Healthy Auburn programs in the Parks Department
• Local gardening experts
• other agencies
The AFM and its partners will work together to provide education on:
• local food sources and their uses
• access to local farm products
• at home gardening and sustainability
• the connection between food and health
• cooking demonstrations utilizing market bought products
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• the connection between buying local farm products and improved economy, improved health and
sustainability of our environment by reducing energy and transportation costs and good stewardship of
agricultural land and natural resources
Project Activities and Measurable Results*
List specific project activities to be completed with KCD grant funds and the associated outcomes or measurable
results, and timeline.
1. EDUCATION & DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS. Timeline: June 2025-September 2025
Activity: Coordinate with local professionals, non -profits, and businesses focused on health living, eating, and
well-being to provide educational sessions and demonstrations to showcase how buying local helps improve
the economy, health, our environment and improves local farmers opportunity to sell their farm fresh foods.
Deliverables: farming, gardening, and cooking demonstrations, nutritionist information and demonstrations.
Outcomes: Increase and highlight the importance of fresh foods while also making recipes accessible and
local. Educating shoppers on different uses of fresh and local products. Increased awareness and education of
how to use farm fresh products purchased from farmers at the AFM.
Measurables: number of people in attendance
2. BEGINNING OF SEASON POSTCARD MAILING. Timeline: May/June 2025
Activity: Create season -opening postcard; mail to carrier routes surrounding the Market to announce the
schedule of events during the season and highlight acceptance of SNAP benefits through EBT, and other food
assistance programs, virtual demonstrations and location of AFM.
Deliverables: Shopper count, SNAP customer count, SNAP transactions
Outcomes: increase shopper base, increase awareness of the AFM its programs and educational
demonstrations.
Measurables: number of postcards mailed, Shopper count, SNAP transactions
3. EBT & and other food assistance programs Marketing & Outreach. Timeline: June 2025-September 2025
Activity: Create a marketing plan and advertising campaign to alert Auburn residents of the payment option
at the Market. Conduct community outreach to agencies supporting SNAP clients.
Deliverables: Marketing plan, shopper counts, vendor sales from farmers, EBT transactions; community
outreach contacts.
Outcomes: Increase in number of shoppers using EBT and other food assistance programs Improved access to
healthy, affordable food in low-income communities; Improved knowledge about products and resources
available at AFM for SNAP recipients.
Measurables: Customer counts, vendor sales, EBT transactions
4. Marketing & Outreach. Timeline: January 2025-September 2025
Activity: Create signage, banners, an online marketing campaign including social media channels, press
releases, and e-blasts, to advertise the Market and its importance to the community as an access point to fresh
produce.
Deliverables: Marketing plan, shopper counts, farm vendor sales, EBT transactions; community outreach
contacts.
Outcomes: Increase in number of shoppers, improved access to healthy, affordable food in low-income
communities; improved knowledge about products and resources available at AFM for SNAP recipients.
Increase farmer vendor sales.
Measurables: Shopper counts, EBT transactions
S. Advertising through Auburn Reporter. Timeline: June 2025-September 2025
Activity: Create a series of weekly advertisements in the local newspaper that showcase market events,
demonstrations and educational sessions throughout the season.
Deliverables/Measurables: Shopper count
Outcomes: Promote the Market weekly to gain attendance and shoppers
6. Targeted Facebook Advertising. Timeline: June 2025- September 2025
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Activity: Create a series of Facebook ads that promote different market events and track social media
responses; market attendance patterns and vendor revenue in relation to ads run.
Deliverables: Use Facebook metrics to track online engagement
Outcomes: Increased presence on social media and increase awareness for shoppers in South King County
about the AFM.
Measurables: Number of engagements on Facebook, number of likes to Page
7.Other Paid Advertising Opportunities. Timeline: June 2025-September 2025
Activity: Investigate other paid advertising opportunities that may help bring shoppers to the Market during
the season
Over the past sixteen Market seasons, the AFM has established effective lines of communication with farmers,
other farmers markets, and the Washington State Farmers Market Association. In 2025 we will continue our
work to build our shopper base.
In 2025, the AFM plans to increase the market customer base via the use of the KCD Marketing and
Promotional Grant request, thereby establishing a thriving market for the community, buyers, and farmers.
The increase of shoppers will stem from an aggressive marketing and promotion plan; a series of educational
sessions and demonstrations that serve to inform shoppers about the benefits of buying local, farm fresh
produce, healthy eating, sustainability practices, environmental awareness and providing a market for
farmers to sell their agriculture products to improve their business base. Continuing to allow acceptance of
SNAP benefits through EBT transactions will open the Market up to a broader customer base that desires to
purchase farm fresh products.
The AFM is a member of the Washington State Farmers Market Association, whose policy guidelines are that
all farm products sold at state markets must be grown in Washington State. Farmers at the Market sell
quality, fresh produce and the Market will ensure that local farmers are selling fresh picked produce for the
season. Vendors participating in the Market agree to comply with limited pesticide/chemical use; adherence
to organic growing when possible; and water table conservation/protection farming practices.
In working with the agencies and associations that will provide educational sessions and demonstrations, the
Market will create an environment that is fun and inviting for shoppers to learn about the importance of
community farmers markets, healthy eating, sustainability, supporting local farmers and improving the
economy by sustaining the agricultural opportunities for local Washington State Farmers. The sessions will
be presented in an easy to understand, creative way that encourage customers to learn more, ask questions
and change behavior through educational awareness.
The 2025 AFM Marketing and Promotion Plan targets families, adults, seniors and youth within the region
with the goal of building public awareness about the AFM, creating awareness about accepting EBT and other
food assistance programs, and attracting shoppers to the Market each week during the market season.
Messaging and marketing for the AFM will be created to support farmers and local agriculture; promote
access to fresh, vitamin -rich produce; showcase access to greater diversity of produce and flowers; work to
revitalize and support the community; promote the experience of a community -wide social event; promote a
unique shopping experience; and reflect how customers enjoy music, entertainment, and healthful
demonstrations during the market season.
Lastly, the AFM provides a local market outlet for shoppers in South King County. A nearby service without
the rigors of travel and environmental waste.
The AFM will submit the required reports to King Conservation District. The Market will use the following
metrics to evaluate the performance of the advertising and educational/demonstration elements as they
relate to shoppers at the AFM:
1. Number of customers attending the Market.
2. Number of vendors (farmers) supplying the Market.
3. Accounting of weekly vendor sales.
4. Number of pounds of food donated to local Food Bank.
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S. EBT & SNAP Market Match transactions
6. Facebook engagement, Facebook page likes, video views
Equity and Environmental Justice*
Describe how this project will advance objectives of equity and environmental justice. Have you or do
you plan to engage local communities and BIPOC led community -based organizations in the selection,
development, design and/or implementation of your project?
The Auburn Farmers Market Marketing and Demonstrations project will advance equity and environmental
justice by increasing access to fresh healthy food options from Washington grown farms. By accepting
various types of food assistance programs, the Auburn Farmers Market provides equitable access to healthy
food options in a central location in Auburn to lower income families and individuals. The Auburn Farmers
Market plans to advance equity by including BIPOC led health and education demonstrations to and will
include those demonstrations in the marketing campaign as a focal point. The goal of bringing in BIPOC led
education sessions is to engage the current customer base in healthy living habits and draw in BIPOC
community members into the Auburn Farmers Market. BIPOC led community -based organizations will be
involved in the development of the demonstrations for the season and will propel the marketing campaign.
Evaluation*
Describe how your organization plans to evaluate whether your project has met the desired outcomes and
outputs. The appropriate evaluation tool depends on the nature of the project, but some examples include
quantitative or qualitative pre -post surveys, environmental indicator monitoring, or other measurements of
change. For assistance or questions related to evaluation, please contact Jessica Saavedra, by email
Jessica.Saavedra@kingcd.org or phone (425) 773-9065.
The Auburn Farmers Market plans to evaluate the success of the Marketing and Demonstrations by the
numbers of customers attending the season in general, community members attending educational
demonstrations and presentations, and vendor sales. Customer attendance will be recorded weekly in half
hour increments by volunteers walking the footprint of the Market and using a counter to track the number of
people. Community member attendance at demonstrations will be tracked by volunteers counting the
number of people. Vendor sales will be tracked by Market staff who will ask vendors to record and submit
their end -of -day sales to the Market staff.
Project Budget and Expenses*
Fill out and upload separate Application Budget Form also available on the KCD Member Jurisdiction Grant
Program website. Budget must be detailed with footnotes, appropriate and reasonable, meetingstate
auditor/GAAPguide!ines. Please do not use forms from previous applications. Please only upload the form !inked
above. Thank you!
25-KCD-Member-Jurisdiction-Grant-Program-Application-Budget-Form.xlsx
Member Jurisdiction Authorization Letter
If you are a nonprofit organization seeking Member Jurisdiction funding, you must upload written authorization
from the Member Jurisdiction to apply for funding. This can be in the form of a letter or scanned copy of an email.
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Additional Attachments
Upload any photos or maps of your project here. Only one file will be accepted. Please combine multiple files into
one if possible.
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Natura/Resource /mprovementActions- Criteria Checklist
You must select at least one natural resource improvement action, otherwise your application is not eligible.
However, please only select "yes" below the action that your project directly addresses.
Direct Improvement of Natural Resource Conditions*
To improve landscape and natural resource conditions as a result of direct action that enhances water quality,
protects and conserves soils, implements ecosystem restoration and preservation projects (examples include
supporting private property owners with land stewardship, water quality, aquatic and wildlife habitat resources,
removal ofinvasive weeds, stewardship on public land)
Does your project directly address this issue?
No
Education and Outreach*
To raise awareness, deepen knowledge, and change behaviors of residents, landowners, and other land managers
and organizations to practice exemplary stewardship of natural resources (examples include education about
storm water management; the value of farmland, local Farms and food systems, shorelines, salmon habitat, forests
and other ecosystems)
Does your project directly address this issue?
Yes
Pilot and Demonstration Projects*
To test and/or improve concepts and/or approaches in natural resource management that can be replicated by
others (examples include low impact development orgreen infrastructure demonstration projects, development of
new best management practices, distribution of local farm products, urban agriculture (e.g. farmers markets and
backyard food production to promote or support social economic independence and healthy living); technological
innovation for natural resource conservation)
Does your project directly address this issue?
Yes
Member Jurisdiction Grant Program (open to projects
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Docusign Envelope ID: 13D7976E-142A-4664-9176-93A17347C095
Amanda Valdez
Auburn
Capacity Building*
To enhance the ability of organizations, agencies, residential landowners and other land owners and managers to
have knowledge, skills, tools, support systems and technical resources to implement exemplary best management
practices and deliver natural resource management actions on the ground (examples include urban agriculture
development, assistance to and inclusion ofprivate property owners, preservation, restoration, and/or expansion
of urban and/or rural agricultural lands, rural and urban forest lands, riparian restoration and stewardship on
private and public lands)
Does your project directly address this issue?
No
Project Type*
Agriculture, Urban
Education
KCD Acknowledgement and Signature
By signing below, the applicant agrees to acknowledge King Conservation District funding by placing the KCD-
provided logo on signs, materials, and documents produced as part of the above proposal. In addition, the
applicant will notify KCD of public events and activities funded by the KCD.
I have read the above paragraph about acknowledging KCD and I will use the provided logo.
Authorized Applicant Electronic Signature*
Please enter your full name to sign and agree to the above.
Amanda Valdez
Title
Special Events & Farmers Market Coordinator
Date*
01/02/2025
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File Attachment Summary
Applicant File Uploads
• 25-KCD-Member-Jurisdiction - Grant- Program-Application-Budget-Form.xlsx
• 25_AFM Map_Landscape.pdf
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Member Jurisdiction Grant Program
Grant Application Project Budget Form
Promoting sustainable uses of natural resources
through responsible stewardship
Project Name
Auburn Farmers Market (AFM) — Marketing & Demonstrations — 2025 Season
Applicant
Amanda Valdez
Contact
Amanda Valdez
Mailing Address
910 Ninth ST SE, Auburn WA 98002
E-mail
avaldez@auburnwa.gov
Project Start Date:
1/1/2025
Phone
253-804-5049
Project End Date:
12/31/2025
Please provide detailed budget information below. Itemize categories such as supplies, contracted services with footnotes an
detailed descriptions below
Budget Item
KCD Funds
Other Funds
Other Funds
Total
(identify source and status
of matching funds here ex
Rose Foundation -
Pending)
(identify source and status
of matching funds here ex.
DON Small and Simple -
Secured)
Salaries & Benefits
$43,494
$43,494
Travel/ Meals/ Mileage (for -
volunteers, staff)
$1,000
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
Office Supplies
$750
$750
$0
$0
Field Supplies
$400
$400
Contracted/ Professional
Services
$1,500
$7,500
$9,000
Permits
$0
Other: Temporary Wages
$2,500
$2,500
Other: Temporary Benefits
$500
$500
Other: Miscellaneous
$2,000
$2,000
Other: Communication
$1,000
$1,000
Other: Advertising
$23,500
$3,000
$26,500
TOTAL
$25,0001
$62,144
$0
$87,144
Total Project Cost $87,144
Total Match $62,144
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Amount of KCD Funding
Requested
$25,000
Match Percentage
71 °°
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