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USDA, Forest Service OMB 0596-0217 FS -1 500-8A spent in each area to make residents and visitors aware that law enforcement officers are In the vicinity. B. Cooperator will assign a uniformed Officer(s) in a marked vehicle to provide investigative patrols and enforcement of State and/or County Statutes for the protection of the National Forest visitors and their property on the Cle Elum Ranger District. C. Between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 provide patrol hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday's. Between the months of May and October, patrols will include holidays or as mutually agreed to in writing by the Cooperator and the Forest Service. Patrols should generally occur during the afternoon and evening hours. The Cooperator has the authority to request adjustment of the patrol hours when unforeseen circumstances or emergency situations occur. Any changes to the schedule of services requested may be made with prior approval of the Forest Service representative. Patrols will be conducted in the following heavy use areas: 1. Developed campground: Coverage should be at varied times with both day and night patrols, visible to the public with no set pattern. Some emphasis patrols should occur between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The objective is to provide security for the forest visitor and to establish a visible presence to discourage vandalism, harassment and other unacceptable behavior in the campgrounds. 2. Trailheads: Coverage will be provided at various times of day and night with no set pattern. The objective of this coverage is to establish a visible presence, provide security to forest visitors and prevention of vandalism, harassment and other unacceptable behavior. 3. Dispersed and Undeveloped Campsites and Use Areas: These sites are numerous and patrols should provide coverage at varied times with no set pattern. Some emphasis patrols should occur between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The objective is to establish a presence, prevent vandalism and provide for public safety and order. 4. Forest User Contacts: Patrols should include personal contacts with the public as the opportunity occurs. It should include campers, hunters, fishermen, firewood cutters, ORV/ATV operators and other recreationists. Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $49,293.75. Page 3 of 6