McDonald Ranch Williamson Act Amendment (BRB)

The existing Williamson Act Contract 74-AP-009 is being amended to permit open space as a compatible use, specifically to establish a 170-acre wildlife preserve under a recorded conservation easement on the McDonald Ranch property located at 9011 New Hope Road in unincorporated Sacramento County, California. The amendment allows for site restoration activities including grading to create seasonal wetlands, marsh, and grassland habitats, along with the planting and seeding of native oak and elderberry trees to develop woodland areas, all consistent with the goals of the California Land Conservation Act. The project is categorized as exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through Sections 15304 and 15317, which apply to minor land alterations and actions preserving open space, with no anticipated significant environmental impacts or need for mitigation. No federal acquisition regulations or standardized FAR clauses apply, as this is a state and locally administered land-use agreement, not a federal procurement. Sacramento County serves as the approving and overseeing agency, with Julie Newton, the Environmental Coordinator, acting as the primary point of contact for regulatory compliance and review, while Kim Erickson of Westervelt Ecological Services, LLC is designated as the applicant and implementing party responsible for executing the restoration work. The conservation easement must be officially recorded at the Sacramento County Recording Office to formalize the protected status of the land, ensuring ongoing compliance with the Williamson Act’s preservation requirements. No financial figures, payment terms, delivery schedules, or federal accounting data are associated with this action, as it does not involve a financial transaction or procurement process. All requirements are tied to environmental compliance, land-use restrictions, and proper legal documentation, with no procurement evaluation, contract clauses, or federal delivery standards applicable. The amendment is administrative and regulatory in nature, emphasizing the permanence of open space and ecological value over commercial or industrial development.