Alternative C: The proposed action includes a commitment by the State to pay in-lieu- 

 of taxes on the land equal to that paid by the private landowner. Residential 

 subdivision and associated costs in public services would not occur under this 

 alternative. The estimated average annual maintenance costs to FWP for fence 

 maintenance, irrigation, and weed management is approximately $1 ,000.00. 



Aesthetics/Recreation: 



Alternative A: No action would not ensure that current aesthetics and recreational 

 values of the property would be maintained in the future. 



Alternative C: The proposed action will increase the quality and quantity of 

 recreational opportunities by providing more abundant and diverse wildlife populations 

 for hunting, photography and viewing pursuits. Existing open space related to the 

 current agricultural operations would be maintained rather than converted to rural 

 housing. 



Cultural/Historic Resources : 



Alternative A: No action would not ensure that current cultural or historic resource 

 values of the property would be maintained in the future. 



Alternative C: This project would not result in the destruction of any known site, 

 structure, or object of prehistoric or paleontological importance, nor would it interfere 

 with any unique cultural or religious use of the site. Because the project does not 

 include the disturbance of native sod or structures, it should not affect cultural or 

 historic resources. 



