Gila Cliff Dwellings
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APPENDIX B

Memorandum of Agreement between the National Park Service and the Forest Service

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT OF JULY 22, 1964
BETWEEN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND THE FOREST SERVICE
RELATING TO JOINT RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN GILA NATIONAL FOREST

WHEREAS, the Forest Service has basic administrative jurisdiction as a part of Gila National Forest, New Mexico, over lands surrounding Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the detached section of the Monument known as T. J. Ruins site, which Monument is administered by the National Park Service, and

WHEREAS, it appears desirable and in the public interest that the two Services join in the planning and administration of the recreation and operating facilities of the Monument and Forest areas and for the accomplishment of these purposes that a cooperative agreement be entered into between the Forest Service and the National Park Service for joint use of certain lands; and

WHEREAS, under the Act of August 7, 1946 (Public Law 633, 79th Congress), appropriations for the National Park Service are authorized for the administration, protection, improvement, and maintenance of areas, under the jurisdiction of other agencies of the Government, devoted to recreational use pursuant to cooperative agreements;

NOW THEREFORE, the Forest Service and the National Park Service do hereby mutually agree as follows:

1. That this agreement shall apply to the following described lands withdrawn April 9, 1962 for use of the Forest Service for an administrative site and shown on the attached map numbered NM-GCD-7100-A:

New Mexico
(New Mexico 070229)
Gila National Forest

New Mexico Principal Meridian

T J Administrative Site

T. 12 S., R. 14 W.,
Sec. 25, N1/2SW1/4NE1/4, N1/2S1/2SW1/4NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4NW1/4, SW1/4SE1/4NW1/4, N1/2SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4, SW1/4SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4, W1/2NE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, W1/2W1/2SE1/4NE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, W1/2NE1/4SW1/4, W1/2NE1/4SE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, S1/2SE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, SE1/4SE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, S1/2S1/2NW1/4SE1/4.

Containing approximately 107 acres.

And in addition a site in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Sec. 26, T. 12 S., R. 14 W., adjacent to the monument boundary to accommodate a ranger contact station structure and appurtenances.

It is understood that the Forest Service shall retain basic jurisdiction over the above-described lands as a part of Gila National Forest and that the lands shall remain subject to all laws applicable to such National Forest lands.

2. That under the authority of Public Law 633, 79th Congress, herein referred to, the National Park Service will construct separately or in conjunction with the Forest Service such headquarters facilities considered necessary and desirable by the two Services for the joint administration, protection, operation and maintenance of the Monument and the Forest.

3. That the fixed assets to be provided for public use be financed by the two agencies in approximately equal amounts. Annual maintenance and operation costs (including utilities) will be on the basis of a budget mutually agreed to by the two agencies. These costs will be financed by the Park Service, and the Forest Service will reimburse the Park Service for one-half the amount on the basis of quarterly billings.

4. The Park Service will employ a clerk-receptionist and a maintenance man whose time will be divided approximately equally between the two agencies. The Forest Service will reimburse the Park Service for one-half the salary of these two positions on receipt of a quarterly billing.

5. The Park Service will carry the joint office-visitor center on their real property records. The landscaping, roads and bridges will be carried on the real property records of the Forest Service. Each agency will carry dwellings, or other buildings constructed by them, on their respective real property records.

6. That this agreement shall become effective upon approval by the Regional Forester for the U.S. Forest Service and the Regional Director for the National Park Service and shall remain in force and effect until terminated by mutual agreement or until the enactment by Congress of legislation inconsistent herewith.

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

Regional Forester
Southwest Region
Date: July 30, 1964

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Regional Director
Southwest Region
Date: July 22, 1964


Supplement to the Memorandum of Agreement of July 22, 1964 Between the National Park Service and the Forest Service

SUPPLEMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT OF JULY 22, 1964
BETWEEN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND THE FOREST SERVICE
RELATING TO JOINT RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN GILA NATIONAL FOREST

This supplemental agreement is not intended to supersede the basic agreement of July 22 1964 but only to modify certain portions of the agreement and to clarify each agencies responsibilities and duties as they relate to the overall management and administration of the Gila Center Complex.

Item 4 of the basic agreement will be deleted and the following substituted:

4.

(a) Park Service employ a full-time maintenance man whose time will be divided equally between the Park Service and Forest Service. Joint financing will be accomplished by the Forest Service reimbursing the Park Service for one-half of the salary. Supervision will be by the Park Service Superintendent with coordinational requirements being met by consultations between the Park Service Superintendent and the Forest Service District Ranger.

(b) Park Service employ a seasonal laborer for the period of June, July and August to supplement maintenance coverage of the Visitor Center and adjacent complex. Time will be divided equally between the Park Service and Forest Service. Joint financing will be accomplished by the Forest Service reimbursing the Park Service for one-half the salary. Supervision and coordinational requirements will be identical to the maintenance man.

(c) Forest Service employ a part-time (WAE) Receptionist that will handle receptionist and informational duties for the Visitor Center. Time will be divided equally between the Forest Service and Park Service. Joint financing will be accomplished by the Park Service reimbursing the Forest Service for one-half the salary. The period of employment will normally be full-time from April 1 through October 31 and part-time November 1 through March 31. Supervision will be by the Forest Service District Ranger with coordinational requirements for work schedules and Southwest Parks and Monuments Associations monies, being accomplished by consultations between the Park Service Superintendent, Park Service Interpretive Specialist, and Forest Service District Ranger.

l. Visitor Center - Cooling System
Work due in FY 83		 -10 year cycle @ $200/year
m. Visitor Center - Floors
Work due in FY 83		 -15 year cycle @ $200/year

In accordance with item 3 of the basic agreement these maintenance costs will be financed by the Park Service and the Forest Service will reimburse the Park Service for one-half the amount.

Concurred by:

District Ranger
Wilderness Ranger District
Gila National Forest
Date: 3/6/74

Superintendent
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Southwest Region
Date: 3/6/74

Acting Supervisor
Gila National Forest
Date: 3/12/74

Deputy Regional Forester
Region 3
U.S.F.S.
Date: 3/25/74

Regional Director
Southwest Region
N.P.S.
Date: 3/28/74


Cooperative Agreement between the National Park Service, U. S. Department of Interior and the Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
and the
FOREST SERVICE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior, hereinafter referred to as the Park Service, and the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, hereinafter referred to as the Forest Service under the provisions of the Economy Act of March 4, 1915, as amended (31 U.S.C. 686).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Park Service has jurisdiction over lands comprising the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the Monument known as T.J. Ruins (site), and the Forest Service has jurisdiction on the lands surrounding the Monument which are a part of the Gila National Forest; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the administration and management of the Monument and the Forest areas be performed by a single agency.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, the parties hereto agree as follows:

A. The Park Service Shall:

  1. Make available for Forest Service use those items of personal equipment as listed on the attached inventory of property. Continue depreciating equipment on the Park Service (personal) inventory and purchase replacement items when required. These funds will be reimbursed separately and apart from those under Clause C-3.

  2. Provide listing of fixed (real) property and make property available for the use of the Forest Service.

  3. Provide services of the Park Service audio-visual depot and Harpers Ferry slide and tape file for maintenance of the Park Service owned visual equipment and the displays located in the Visitor Center.

  4. Provide all archeological salvage work when required within the Monument.

  5. Furnish technical assistance and/or restoration crews in the event of major need for ruins stabilization caused by vandalism or natural disturbances.

  6. Provide the Forest Service with all the necessary regulations and policy changes that apply to Monument operations.

  7. Make available to concerned Forest Service personnel the training opportunities of the Park Service in Monument administration and operation.

  8. Designate an individual or position in the Park Service Regional Office that Forest Service personnel may communicate with about administration under this Cooperative Agreement.

  9. Develop a signing program to maintain Park Service identity at the Monument.

  10. Maintain schedule for development projects and obtain necessary funding through the normal budgeting process.

  11. Not require the Forest Service to collect fees, unless agreed to later by amendment to this Cooperative Agreement.

  12. Reimburse the Forest Service for costs incurred under this Cooperative Agreement.

  13. Provide funds to meet emergency conditions created by acts of nature such as fire and floods.

  14. Furnish supplemental funds over and above the amount agreed to under Clause C-3 to meet the Park Service share for cyclic maintenance when due.

B. The Forest Service Shall:

  1. Provide the necessary personnel and administer and operate the Monument to standards as outlined in the Activity Standards - Resource Requirements Data, copy attached, and made a part of this Cooperative Agreement.

  2. Enforce the laws and regulations governing Park Service Monument lands.

  3. Maintain signing in accordance with the Park Service sign plan.

  4. Furnish to the Park Service the necessary reports that are needed to meet their requirements.

  5. Not undertake any new archeological salvage work within the Monument.

  6. Be accountable for Park Service owned property as listed in the attached inventory.

  7. Continue selling Park Service and Southwest Parks and Monuments Association publications under the terms and conditions outlined in the Association By-Laws, copy attached.

  8. Bill the Park Service quarterly for services rendered or more frequently if necessary.

C. It is Mutually Agreed and Understood By and Between the Said Parties That:

  1. This Cooperative Agreement shall apply to the following described lands in the State of New Mexico established by Proclamation No. 781 of November 16. 1907, and amended by Proclamation No. 3467 of April 17 1962.

    T12S, R14W, NMPM
    Detached sections — T.J. RUINS (53.125 acres)

    Section 25

    S1/2S1/2SW1/4NE1/410 acres
    SE1/4SE1/4SE1/4NW1/42.5 acres
    NE1/4NE1/4NE1/4SW1/42.5 acres
    E1/2W1/2SE1/4NE1/4NE1/4SW1/40.625 acres
    E1/2SE1/4NE1/4NE1/4SW1/41.25 acres
    E1/2NE1/4SE1/4NE1/4SW1/41.25 acres
    N1/2NW1/4SE1/420.00 acres
    N1/2S1/2NW1/4SE1/410.00 acres
    N1/2S1/2S1/2NW1/4SE1/45.00 acres

    GILA CLIFF DWELLING AREA (480 acres)

    Section 22

    S1/2SE1/480.00 acres
    SE1/4SW1/440.00 acres

    Section 27

    NE1/4160.00 acres
    E1/2NW1/480.00 acres
    NE1/4SW1/440.00 acres
    N1/2SE1/480.00 acres

    The Park Service shall retain jurisdiction over the lands described in this subsection as a part of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and that the lands shall remain subject to all laws applicable to such Park Service lands. The Forest Service shall administer the Monument in accordance with this Cooperative Agreement and the annual Joint Operating and Financial Plan.

  2. This Cooperative Agreement shall also apply to the following described lands withdrawn April 9, 1952, for use of the Forest Service for an administrative site on which the joint use Visitor Center is located. (Shown on the attached map numbered NM-GCD 7100-A):

    New Mexico
    (New Mexico 070229)
    Gila National Forest

    New Mexico Principal Meridian

    T J Administrative Site

    T. 12 S., R. 14 W.,
    Sec. 25, N1/2SW1/4NE1/4, N1/2S1/2SW1/4NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4NW1/4, SW1/4SE1/4NW1/4, N1/2SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4, SW1/4SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4, W1/2NE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, W1/2W1/2SE1/4NE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, W1/2NE1/4SW1/4, W1/2NE1/4SE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, S1/2SE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, SE1/4SE1/4NE1/4SW1/4, S1/2S1/2NW1/4SE1/4.

    Containing approximately 107 acres.

    And in addition, a site in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Sec. 26, T12S,, R14W, adjacent to the Monument boundary to accommodate a visitor contact station structure and appurtenances.

    The Forest Service shall retain jurisdiction over the lands described in this subsection as a part of Gila National Forest and that the lands shall remain subject to all laws applicable to such National Forest lands.

  3. Meet annually at a mutually agreed upon date to review the operational and safety plans, make necessary adjustments in work load standards, and prepare a Joint Operating and Financial Plan. This Plan should consider the following items for the following fiscal year:

    a. Staffing
    b. Supplies and material needs
    c. Plan for replacing personal property
    d. Overhead estimate
    e. Agree on training needs and costs
    f. Fixed (real) property maintenance schedule
    g. Agreement of work plans for coming year
    h. Transfer of station (split) costs
    i. Procedure to handle emergencies

  4. Each agency will carry fixed assets constructed by them on their respective real property records.

  5. Nothing herein shall be construed as obligating either party to expend or incur obligations for future payment of money in excess of appropriations authorized by law and administratively allocated for this work.

  6. No member of or delegate to Congress, or resident commissioner, shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement, or to any benefit that may arise therefrom; but this provision shall not be construed to extend to this agreement if made with a corporation for its general benefit.

  7. The Memorandum of Agreement dated July 22, 1964, and its supplements are terminated as a result of this Cooperative Agreement.

  8. This agreement shall be effective upon execution by both parties hereto.

  9. It is recognized that the Secretary of Interior through the Director, Park Service, retains jurisdiction of the monument and the monument is subject to all laws and regulations applicable to the Park Service. The sole purpose for the Cooperative Agreement is to obtain the services of the Forest Service thereby resulting in considerable savings to the United States in personnel and appropriated funds necessary for the proper management of the monument.

  10. Either party may terminate this agreement by providing 90 days writter notice to the other party. Unless terminated by written notice, this agreement will remain in force indefinitely or until the enactment of legislation inconsistent herewith.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Cooperative Agreement as of the last date written below.

Regional Forester
Southwestern Region
U.S. Forest Service
Date: 4/10/75

Regional Director
Southwest Region
National Park Service
Date: 4/14/75


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