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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2010.03.03 - 10198T 5. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUT/ON #10038 March 3, 2010 BY Planning and Building Committee, John A. Scott, Chairperson IN RE: PARES AND RECREATION COMMISSION - SUPPORT FOR APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION NATURAL AREA ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT HIGHLAND, LYON, RED AND ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARKS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that applications for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund may be submitted for the 2010 funding cycle; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has resolved on February 03, 2010 to submit an application for a development grant for the Natural Area AccessibilJ.ty Improvements at Highland, Lyon, Red and Rose Oaks County Parks; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has the required grant match funds available to expand the development of park facilities; and WHEREAS, the purpose of said grant is to provide access to open space, facilities and rect-eaticnal opportunities for all residents of Oakland County; and WHEREAS, t7he grant meets the goals and objectives of the Oakland County Recreational Master Plan Update - 2007; and WHEREAS, the grant agency requires a resolution from the Governing Body in support of the application. NOW THEREFORE DE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commission to submit said grant application as stated above, with said monies for this project to come from Parks and. Recreation funds and funds awarded as a result of this grant application. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND LDING COMMITTEE PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried on a roll call vote with Runestad absent. GRANT REVIEW SIGN OFF — Parks & Recreation GRANT NAME: 2010 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund FINDING AGENCY: Michigan Department of Natural Resources DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON: Melissa Prowx 248 249-2801 STATUS: Grant Application DATE: February 1,2010 Pursuant to Misc. Resolution #01320, please be advised the captioned grant materials have completed internal grant review. Below On the returned comments. The captioned grant materials and grant application package (-which should include an application Report from Fiscal Services to the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the grant application, and this Sign Off email containing grant review comments) may be submitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners for review and signature, with informational copies to the appropriate Board of Cotrunissioners' committee(s). . DEPARTMENT REVIEW Department of Management and Budget Approved. —Laurie Van Pelt (1/23/2010) Department of Human Resources: Approved. — Cathy MOW (1/25/2010) Risk Management and Safety: Approved. — Andrea Plotkowski (1/28/2010) Corporation Counsel: After reviewing the above-referenced grant application, I found no legal issues that must be resolved before the grant application is executed and submitted. —Jody S. Hall (1)2612010) REPORT TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BY: FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION NATURAL AREA ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT HIGHLAND, LYON, RED AND ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARKS The Fiscal Services Division has reviewed the above referenced grant application and finds: 1. The purpose of the grant application is to secure funding to provide access to open space, facilities and recreational opportunities for all residents of Oakland County. 2. The development grant application requests funding in the amount of $700,000. with $308,000 (44%) in State Funds and $392,000 (56%) in local match coming from the mil Oakland County Parks and Recreation Fund revenues. 3. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved support for this application on February 3, 2010. 4. The application is due by April 1, 2010. 5. The grant funding period is from April 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. 6. The grant agency requires a resolution be approved by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the application for funding. 7. Sufficient funding is available in the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's Fiscal Year 2010 Capital Improvement Program Budget. No budget amendment is recommended. Cc: Planning and Building Committee Finance Committee Michigan Department of Natural Resources — Grants Management MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND 2010 GRANT APPLICATION This information is requested by authority of Part 19 of Act 451 of 1994, to be considered for a reftreation grant. A large print version of this application is available upon request. All location maps, site development plans, boundary maps, and other graphic information should be 8.5 inches by 11 inches in size and must be clear, legible, detailed, and appropriately labeled. You may also submit larger versions of any or all of them. Grants Management staff use these materials to help evaluate your application and to find and evaluate many of the sites. We must also photocopy many of the graphic materials in black-and-white; be sure that what you submit will photocopy legibly. Please do not submit aerial photographs for location maps, site development plans, or boundary maps. REQUIRED CONTENT FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: El MNRTF Grant Application Form (PR5750) - one copy fully completed and signed 0 Application Narrative - two copies El Site development plan - two copies El Project location map - two copies 0 Documentation of local match sources, if required in Section Al of the application form D Advance notice of a public meeting to take public comment on the application El Minutes of the public meeting held to take public comment E Certified Resolution from the governing body El Environmental Report if applicable based on Property Checklist in Section D of the application form El Notice of Intent Form (PR5750-2) El Letter Transmitting Notice of Intent Form to the regional clearinghouse El Photographs of the site — digital images emailed to your Regional Representative or submitted on a CD are preferred over paper photos RECOMMENDED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: O Minutes of other public meetings to gather public comment and support El Letters of support for the project • Documentation justifying a larger service area if applicable El Correspondence regarding regulatory permitting issues, if applicable El Expert documentation, to support the project and Sections El-E3 0 GIS shape file of your park boundary or parcel map in the Michigan GeoRef Coordinate System ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CONTENT FOR ACQUISITION APPLICATIONS ONLY: El Plat or parcel map with subject parcels highlighted — two copies D Disclosure and Certification Statements for Purchase Agreements and Options Form (PR1923-1), if applicable El Purchase option or agreement, if applicable El Draft easement or other agreement, if applicable ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CONTENT FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ONLY: Boundary map delineating the legal boundaries of the park site two copies D Preliminary floor plans and elevation drawings for the proposed structures, if applicable 0 Documentation of Site Control Form (PR5750-4) FOR DNR USE ONLY Apolication Number Region Number 'ark Name lee attached Proposal Title Natural Areas Accessibility Improvements PROJECT COST AMOUNTS 392,000.0 13 See Attached 00.00 Michigan Department of Natural Resources - G.-ants Management MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND 2010 GRANT APPLICATION This taformatlon tequested by authorily of Part 19 of Act 451 of 1994, lo be considered for a recreation grant. A large print version of this application is available upon request. clease refer to chapter 3 of 2010 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Guidelines booklet for 'nformation on completing this form. ection Al: Applicant, Site, Project Identification ',Jame of Applicant (Government UM) Dakland County Parks and Recreation Fecieral ID Number (required) 38 - 60 04 876W County Oakland game of Autnorized Representative (responsible for application day-to-day) 1.e1issa Prowse ktfciress 3900 Watkins Lake Road Title Business Development Representative FAX !( 248 ) 856-1683 Te ephone ( 248 ) 858-4630 State ZIP i E-mail . qaterford MI 48328 prowsem@oakgov.com 3tate House District [State Senate District U.S. Congressional District 3ce attached ISee attached See attached 1 Snciciress of site .City, Village or Township of site ZIP 3 ee attached ,i,See attached See attached I 7-ounty in which site is located Town, Range and Seion Numbers of site location )akiand See attached 'roposal Description 'he development of universally accessible site amenities for the purpose of improving `ecreation and educational access to park natural areas. Detailed descriptions of the four iites and the proposed amenities are attached. 3 the application for site development or land acquisition? ZDevelopment or EAcquisition ection A2: Project Funding UI Rinlp ROUND A AMOUIN TO THE NEAREST $100.00 SOURCES OF MATCHING FUNDS a : General Funds or Local Restricted Funds (Applicant's own cash) b. Force Account Labor/Materials (Applicant's own paid labor or materials) c. Federal or State Funds (other than MNRTF) d, Cash Donations 00.00 e. Donated Labor and/or Materials $ 00.00 f. Donated Land Value (acquisition applications only) $ 30.00 g. Total Match $ 392,C00.00 h. Grant Amount Requested (round to nearest hundred dollars) $ 308,000.00 _.. i. Total Project Cost $ j. Percentage of match commitment (Must be at least 23% of total project cost) 56 9/0 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.0 0 00.00 Parcel 1 Parcel 2 Parcel 3 TOTALS 00.t;0 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 TOTAL ACQUISITION COSTS $ 00.00 Total Acquisition Costs must match item I. of Section A2 of this form 00.00 (3) ESTIMATED INCIDENTAL COSTS Prorated Taxes $ Recording Fees $ Transfer Tax $ Title Insurance $ Appraisal Fees S Closing Fees S Environmental Assessment Costs S TOTAL $ TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE (1) $ TOTAL RELOCATION COSTS (2) $ TOTAL INCIDENTAL COSTS (3) $ 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Site Preparation 2. Boardwalk and Pier Construction v,mdlite viewid-.9 Platforms 3. 1, 61- IS SCOPE ITEM OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN? Limit each item description to 25 characters. Do Not Abbreviate. NO YES SCOPE ITEMS SIZE OR QUANTITY $ COST LI Lump Sum $ LI 2400' LI 2 D H 111 00.00 1=1 00.00 El 111 00.00 LI 111 00.00 El El LI El 00.00 18,000.00 CIO,C00.00 50,000.00 00.00 ection A3: Project Details - Land Acquisition Applications ONLY Interest acquired will be (check all that apply) EPee Simple DEasement 00ther What are the current land uses that ekst on the parcel? (check all that apply) 7,3 Undeveloped/natural land D Agricultural D Residential 111 Commercial (including timber extraction) ] Recreational E Other (describe) Any buildings on the site? IIINo 0Yes Parcel Information Table Itemize estimated cost intrrnation for each parcel. For phasea projects, the parcefa and dollar amounts provided should include all phases. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE ACREAGE (GEV) LANDOWNER (I) 12) ESTIMATED APPRAISED ESTIMATED RELOCATION VALUE ($) COSTS ($) ection A4: Project Details - Development Applications ONLY ekpplicant's current control of the site: 1=IFee Simple ElLease Development Project Cost Estimate Table DEaSement DOther DAge of Park DAcres Permit Fees Multiple $ 2,000.00 1 MNRTF Sign _ $ 00.00 SUBTOTAL $ o 0 . o o : ENGINEERING (These fees may not exceed 15% of subtotal) $ 20,000.00 ' 700,000.00 1 I TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $ Total Estimated Cost must match item 1. of Section A2 oft/ifs form . Contact Name for Admirpstering Agency Telephone Amou nt Section AS: Explanation of Match Sources Complete only if you entered a value for any or all of items c, cf, e, or f in Section A2 of this application. c. Federal or other state funds - Provide the information requested below for each federal or state program from which matching funds will be provided. (1)Program Name Administering Agency Type cf F„inds ['Grant funds awarded bete grant funds approved EGrant funds applied for, not yet approved E5rimated approval dale IllAppropriated funds pateapprrOpMed nOther, explain Is documentation containing the scope of work and budget for the other grant funds included with application? Is documentation (such as a grant approval letter) that verifies the availability of funds included with applcation? 2)Program Name Admimstering Agency No ['Yes ['No ['Yes Telephone Amount le l'ontact Name for Administering Agency rype of Rinds ['Grant funds awarded Date grant funds approved EGrant funds applied for. not yet approved Estimated approval date ['Appropriated funds Date appropriated ['Other, explain Is documentation containing the scope of work and budget for the other grant funds included with application? [No EYes Is documentation (such as-a grant-approval letter) that verifies the availability of funds included with application? END [I]Yes d. Cash Donations - List the individual sources and the amounts to be donated below. SOURCE AMOUNT Is a letter of intent from each donor included with application? EN° OYes 00.00 00.00 00.00 a Donated Labor or Materials - Include each item to be donated, the source, dollar value, and how the dollar value was determined. ITEM SOURCE DOLLAR VALUE VALUATION METHOD Is a letter of intent from each donor included with application? LNo ElYes t. Donated Land Value - Describe how tie value of the land donation was determined. Is a letter from the iandowner committing to the donation of a portion of fair market value and any conditions placed upon their commitment included with application? ['No 11Yes 00.00 00.00 00.00 rife See Attached February 3, 2010 EINo nYes Eyes n/a See Attached El No L'Yes rEtk/o NO YES El 0 El N 0 El 0 E 0 El $ 27,027,040 $ 12,000 NO YES UNKNOWN NU 0 Z -ection B: Justification of Need If you are submitting multiple acquisition or development applications, what is the priority for this application? (1 = highest) What page(s) of your recreation plan is the need for the proposed project discussed? What was the date(s) of public meeting to discuss submission of the grant application? 6- Did you gather public input from individuals with disabilities, their families, or advocates? Are you the primary provider of recreation services to any surrounding communities, as documented in your recreation plan? List communities: nia What is the total population of the seasonal residents? Who uses the proposed facilities? Was the application developed through collaboration with adjacent communities or school districts? ection C: Applicant History and Stewardship Is applicant financially solvent to complete the acquisition transaction without any third party assistance (le. loans, lines of credit, same day closings, etc.) until partial reimbursement and final audit is completed (approximately 180 days after closing)? If yes, please provide documentation that supports this. Has applicant received DNR recreation grant(s) in the past? If yes, does applicant currently have an open, active grant? Has applicant closed, sold, or transferred any paridand or recreation facilities in the past 5 years? Does applicant have a "residents only policy for this park or other parks or recreation facilities? Do you now or do you intend in the future to charge an entrance fee to the project site? If yes. fee schedule and policy for reduced entrance fees for low-income users included with application? What is the applicant's current year budget for parks and recreation? What are the estimated operation and maintenance costs associated with the project? ection 11 Site Conditions Complete the following property checklist on the environmental conditions at the project site and adjacent areas, using information from the oast ten years or longer, as appropriate. If you answer YES or UNKNOWN to any of the questions, you are required to prepare an environmental report. See page 28 of the 2010 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Guidelines for guidance. 1. Does the apOcant, landowner, or others have knowledge that any portion of the property is or has been used for industrial purposes, including manufacturing and/or minerals' processing or extraction (sand, gravel, oil, or gas) at this time or in the past? 2. Does the applicant, landowner, or otners have knowledge that any portion of the property is currently being used or has been used in the past for a gas station, motor vehicle service or repair facility, commercial printing facility, dry cleaners, photo developing lab, junkyard, landfill, waste treatment, storage, processing or recycling or disposal facility? 1Z1 0 0 Z 111Li 0 ZLi 0 El 0 NO YES UNKNOWN 3. Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that any of the following are or have in the past been stored, discarded. or used on the property — automotive or industrial batteries, pesticides or other chemicals used in agricultural practices, paints, industrial waste, or other chemicals in drums or other containers? 4. Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that fill dirt or other fill material of unknown origin is on this property or has in the past been placed on the property? 5. Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge of any evidence of leaks, spills, or stains from a substance other than water at this time or in the past? 6. Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that there are or have in the past been waste disposal pits, lagoons, or ponds on the property? 7. Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that there are at this time or have in the past been registered or unregistered storage tanks on the property? 8. Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that contaminated groundwater lies below the property? 9. If there is a water well on the property, does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that contaminants have been identified in the well that exceeded legal standards or has the well been identified as eentarrarratea by a government agency? Z El 0 D ZU CI E El E 1Z 1=1 0 El 0 0 121U 0 0. Has the landowner iseen notified about any current violations of environmental laws pertaining to activities on the property or does applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge about past violations? El 1. Has the landowner been notified of any environmental assessments of the property that identified a) the presence of hazardous substances, petroleum products, or contamination; or b) the need for further assessment? 12g 2. Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that any hazardous substances, unidentified waste materials, tires, or automotive or industrial batteries have been dumped above ground, buried, or burned on the property? 3. Is the property listed on any federal or state list of contaminated sites, including the site of a leaking underground storage tank? 4. Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that any of the adjoining properties are currently being used or have been used in the past for the purposes listed in the previous questions 1-13? 5. Has an environmental assessment been completed for the site? If yes, provide the most current. 3. Are permits required for the development of the site? If yes, complete the following table: TYPE OF PERMIT PERMITTING AGENCY EFFORTS TAKEN TO OBTAIN PERMIT OR DETERMINE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Wetland MDEQ Successful past efforts to obtain permits for similar projects agli_aujilia QauaQ_ Successful past efforts to obtain permits for sirniiar projects Building Local Municipaiity Successful sraste-fforts-toesistain permits for similar projects ection El: Natural Features of the Project Site To the best of your knowledge, does the project site include: Great Lakes shoreline or Great Lakes connecting water frontage? ZNo [Yes Great Lakes connecting waters are defined on page 13 of the 2010 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Guidelines booklet if yes, name of Great Lake or Great Lakes connecting water n/a How many linear feet of shoreline or frontage? n/a Inland lake frontage? ON° ZYes If yes, name of water body See attached What is the size of the total water body in acres? How many linear feet of frontage are on site? River and/or tributary frontage? ON° 121 Yes If yes, name of water body See attached How many Linear feet of frontage? Is the river or tributary a state natural river or a federally dedicated wild and scenic river? ONo ElYes Wetland acreage or frontage? ENO lYes If yes, please list the number of acres of the type(s) of wetland(s) on site (See Attached) Marsh _ Prairie Fen Bog Forest Shrub Dune and swale complex Boreal forest Type unknown Is documentation of type and quality provided with application? EINo nYes If yes, source of information See attached Other water acreage or frontage? ONo ZYes If yes. name of other water body See Inland lake frontae Is the entire water body completely within the site boundaries? EINo Eyes How many linear feet of frontage or acres of water are on site? Sand dunes? ENID Dres If yes, list the number of acres of sand dunes on the site nla Critica nia Not designated as critical, or designation unknown ilia Is documentation of type and quality provided with application? ONo ClYes if yes, source of information nia Dedicated state or federal listed wilderness or dedicated natural area or Pigeon River Country State Forest land or inholding? No Eves If yes, name of area n/a How many acres on site? n/a Rare species or any other significant feature as defined by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory? ON° Dies If yes, list species or feature and status. If too many o list here, include in the application narrative. See attached Population/range locations denoted on site plan or other map? ONo DYes IZItnterpretive sign age ZIntereretive brochures ONatere center Part tine or volunteer naturalist DFuli line naturalist Section E2: Wildlife Values of the Project Site Will the proposed park or park development: Protect wildlife habitat (for example, breeding grounds, winter deeryards, den sites)? DO DYes If yes, list species See attached How many acres of habitat does the site provide? At as a wildlife corridor between existing protected areas or buffer an existing protected area? No 0Yes If yes, name the existing park(s) or protected area(s) n/a How many acres are currently in protected status? rea Is documentation of inc ecological value of adjacent protected areas and/or the ability of the project site to act as a corridor/buffer provided with application? No LJYes It yes, eource of information rile ection E3: Natural Resource Recreation Opportunities Will the proposed park or park development provide new or additional: Water recreation opportunities? ON° ElYes Hunting opportunities? EiNo Mlles If yes, wnat seasons will be available? (for example, deer/firearm) See attached How many acres will oe available for hunting? See attached Fishing opportunities? ONo ElYes If yes, what type of fishing opportunities will be provided? (species/methods) See attached Bird watching or other nature viewing opportunities? OW ZYes If yes, what species can be viewed? See attached Nature interpretation or education opportunities? ENo Pi Yes If yes, how are the interpretation or education opportunities provided? (check all that apply) Have you formed a partnership with another organization to provide interpretive/educational services? LNG elYes If yes, name of organization Oakland Audubon Society Provide examples of interpretive materials, descriptions of classes, and other documentation on the interpretive/educational services provided with application ECTION E4: Public Access Opportunities Wi:l the site be open to the general public? nNo 112Yes List the hours open to the public Dawn to Dusk (See attached) See Attached How will the public be reasonably able to access this site? (check all that apply and show on site plan) EAutomobile EBoat EPublic Transportation 111Motorized Trail ZNon-Motorized Trail X Sidewalk/Pathway ZOther (describe) See attached EHikers/Pedestrians DRoad Bicyclists ZEquestrians Mountain Bicyclists ft other hard surface. ft sidewalk ECTION E5: Trails if the proposed project is a trail, answer the following questions: Who is the primary intended user? (Check one) Hikers/Pedestrians pRoad Bicyclists 0Equestrians 0Mountain Bicyclists OCross-Country Skiiers OSnowmobilers DOther motorized vehicle users ClOther Who are the secondary users? E1Cross-Country Skiiers OSnowmobilers EiOther motorized vehicle users ZOther Is the trail connected to another trail(s) or part of a larger trail network? No ZYes If yes, what is the name of the network? Oak Routes (See attached) How long is the trail? See attached linear feet, including ft. bituminous (paved), ft. boardwalk (if applicable), What is the width of the trail? Attached .ECTION F: Certification 'hereby certify that Ism an official of the applicant agency and am empowered to make the necessary commitments to apply for 'his grant. I also certify that I understand all of the commitments and responsibilities listed in the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund 2010 Application Guidelines (IC1905). Chairman, Oakland County Board Bill Bullard, Jr. of Commissioners Printed/typed name of authorized agent Title of authorized agent Signature jrniist be a community official) omplete all information, sign, and mail to: OVERNIGHT or EXPRESS MAIL to: Date 3RANTS MANAGEMENT VIICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PO BOX 30425 LANSING MI 48909-7925 GRANTS MANAGEMENT MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 530 W ALLEGAN LANSING MI 48933 Mailed applications must be postmarked by the US Postal Service no later than 11:59 PM April 1, 2010, for primary deadline, or August 2, 2010, for secondary deadline (acquisitions only). DO NOT FAX APPLICATION Mission Statement To provide all residents of Oakland County with recreational, leisure and learning experiences, parks, open spaces, facilities and professional staff and fiscal management, resulting a comprehensive county park system that enhances the residents' quality of life. - Natural Areas Accessibility improvements for Highland, Lyon, Red and Rose Oaks County Parks Development Grant Project Narrative: Oakland County Parks and Recreation's Natural Areas Accessibility Improvements for Highiand, Lyon, Red and Rose Oaks County Parks I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 'ntroduction As part of the ongoing effort to promote the use of OaKlanci County's natural resources, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (0CPRCI is seeking financicl assistance from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to conssruct a series of universally accessible site amenities. This development proposal features fhe construction of boardwalks, floating piers and elevated platforms at four county parks as part of Natural Areas Accessibility Improvements that promote hunting. fishing. boating, wildlife viewing, trail use and educational outreach to residents throughout the county. Natural Areas Accessib:lity Improvements OCPRC is a regional recreation provider wnose mission i5 to provide quality recreational and educational experiences for the residents of and visitors ro Oakland County. In order to realize this mIssion, OCPRC recognizes the need to remove potential barriers to the use of public recreation facilities, particularly in light of recent studies that indicate a national decline in participation in outdoor activities. Workshops held during the development of OCPR's 2007 grant applications :11ustrated the challenges of addressing the recreational and educational interests of individuals with special needs, particularly in provtling access to public natura: areas. In general, representatives of the various communities with special needs indicased that it is reasenaole to expect publicly funded facilities to address issues of surfacing, slope. stability, reach and visibiPty to provide equity of access to the full range of opportunities offered. In response to the feedback provided in the 2007 workshops, CCPR staff have proposed a series of site amenities that wouel strike a balance between promoting the recreotiond and educational use of unique natural features and ensuring their continued stewcrcship. These Natural Areas Accessibility Improvements will utilize existing eaucationa ana recreational programs together with g-ent funded construction projects to create universal access to parkland natural resources at Highland Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Red Oaks and Rose Oaks County Parks. Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 1 of 15 Boardwalks - 190 linear feet: Floating Piers - 50 linear feet Picnic shelters; Muh'i-use trails - 2.8 mile (addition); Single-track trc0 loops; Fishing: Educational Special Events Multi-use trails - 1.5 miles; Open archery deer hunting Open water - 4.5 acres; Wetland habitat - 73 acres; Upland habitat - 180.5 acres: Developed 6 acres \latural Areas Accessibi!ity Improvements Site Descriptions Or;•e: Fgh.oro Oaks County Park High:and Oaks County Park is a 264-acre park acquired in 2007 with firicncid assistance from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund 1MNRTF). The park was acquired to serve as a regional passive recreation facility that could provide fraii access to a variety of unique natural features including a large wetland complex that divides the park into three large upland areas. The proposed site elements would Wow for the extension of trail access to the lower two-thirds of the park, create fishing access to a glacial kettle :ake, and provcie ample opportunities for wildiite viewing. Trail access to and across This landscape would also raise awareness of OCPR stewardship Pracfces while creating key opportunities for watershed education. Shiawassee & Huron Resource Preservation Project Minh 2,00/1 In the Shiawassee & Huron Resource Preservation Project report, The Michigan Natural o Features Inventory (MNTI) noted that the primary significance of the [Highland Oaks] site is its location just to the south of the Buckhorn Lake . Complex and the northward flow of surface water from the [Highland Oaks site] to the Buckhorn Lake Complex (a wetland complex of high quality natural communities). -CDmmemorative Seea Scdttering at The Grand Opening c Fi:igniona OcKs Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 2 of 15 TAVVAIiiR ...mplAsaLzitre; ao. -Project LocCtior tv'op Proposed boardwalks will significantly expand the recreational access to the Lyon Oaks natural area by forming key links in a looped trail system. The proposed platform will also create opportunities to view wild'ife in forested wetland habitat, prairie grasslands (currently under restoration} and a 13-acre wetland mitigation project. Site Two: Lyon C.)oks Co JO fy Fork Lyon Oaks is a 1041.5 acre park acquired oetween 1992 and 2304 with financial assistance from the Michigan NatLgal Resources Trust Fund 1MNRTF). The park was acquired to create both active and passive recreational expenences. Facilities currently fea:ure gclf, soccer, cricket, a staffed nature center, dog park and 57 miles of multi-use trays tirough a 467- acre conservation area. Natural Areas Accessibility Improvements Developme -it Lyon Oaks Fee Simple 1041.5 acres Wetland habitat - 98.6 acres; Wetland restoration - 13 acres; Upland habitat - 741.9 acres: Developed - 188 acres 1 Multi-use trails - 5.7 miles; Open archery aeer hunting; Nature Center- Staffed; Dog park- 7.4 acres; Picnic shelters - 2; Playgound Soccer Fields - 2; Cricket - 1 Pitch; Cricket - 2 Practice Pitches wf nets; Golf - 18 Holes/Driving Range; Golf - Club nouse/Banque' h`, tVtirw:NP •vc." Re.breatifina , 1.V.VA *Q1D,PqfPatles ,. t ifrOpOSedprarlr •'''AcceSsibierr Multi-use trail connections; ‘Cdlife viewing platform Boardwalks - 200 linear feet; Wldlife Viewing Platform - 1 ycr, Oo's Wet/ono' Mitigatiori Projert Uloer Con5frocr7or. Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 3 of 15 -R'opated Trail ConnecNity The boardwalks in the proposed grant funded Accessibility Improvements would help overcome tne challenges of the narrow site while preserving and erhancirg the value of Red Oaks as an urban natural area. Oolipst --p7:FA;:nocirt 71.15.1 117 11170,1; UV? 11 07 lid. -Red Oak,s gio-swaie Site ThrE,Te:<i 0 ,,:ks Colin )./ Pot* Red Oaks is a ) 17 -acre park leased to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission oy the Oakland County Water ResoJrces Commissioner (formerly the Oakland County Drain Commissioner). Red Oaks nos been buil on top of George W. Kuhn water treatment facility which was incorporate° into the Red Run Drain to detain and treat stormwater prior to release irto the Clinton River watershed. Red Oaks is unique in the county park system in that it creatively reuses existing public land to create significant recreational opportunities for residents of Southeast Oakland County and the adjoining communities. . - . . . Natural Areas Accessibility ili„....,,z.L.,.....z,..... . - • i al prove m en ts Development Red Oaks .-1:- ' ' Lease - Oakland County Water , p%r(7.0li .; :..,-. J.- Resources Commission .-a-r0,="rt-474 117 acres _ -, Grassland habitat - 10 acres; Developed - 112 acres . . . .. . reMerl -4 '• • A Seasonal Waterpark; -a e-o olio, ..., ,4 ,......- -04rIsz‘a 9-Hole Golf Course . k-.". b es 0 irnifiese.. _ A,---i--v-- 0.4 Aittif - - Dog Park {2011); • Q 0 ', t;"/. ' J Youth Soccer Cornpiex (201'. I; Picnic shelters (2012); ea e' JIAt MuJi-use trolls (2012); ,e i re -•••• ' Co :f Training Facility (2012) 'R. . t,' .• row... .bi pose 0 rantl: :Arnenivv Boardwalks - 600 linear feet (Prii$iecsally; - ,.- :..-3",, Li' i , • 4ccessible): Red Oaks hos historically focused on active recreational opportunities through the waterpark and 9-hole colt course. Future improvement will feature the importance of local greenspace, promoting active lifestyles and trail connectivity. Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 4 of 15 -Project Location Map Natural Areas Accessibility Improvements Development NA.i5 Plo4iWit rig Site Four; Rose ock. C'cunty Pork Rose Oaks is a 640-acre park acquired in 1992 with financial assistance from The Michigan Natura Resources Trust Fund (MNITF). The park was acquired to serve as a regional pass)re recreation park that provides trail access in significant natural areas that exemplify the habitat diversity of Oahand County. The proposed site elemerr's would allow for the extension of narth-south and east-west trail access within the park, create fishing and non-motorized boat access to several glacial kettle lakes and provide ample opportunities for wildlife viewing. Trail. access across this landscape would also raise awareness of , OCPR stewardship practices while creating key opportunites for watershed education. ?Gpoed11 cit". Amenitfes Universally,- -. nccessrble) • •• Rose Oaks Fee Simple 640 acres Open water - 44 acres; Wetland habitat - 203 acres; Upland habitat - 390 acres; Developed - 3 acres Multi-use trails - 3.5 miles; 100 feet of shoreline fishing Picnic shelters; Multi-use trails - 5 mile (addition); Single-track frail loops: Expanded fishing access: Non-motorized boating: Educational events; Wilalife viewing platforms Boardwalks - 1050 linear feet; Floating piers - 130 linear feet: vIeWrig platforms - 1 By prov:cling -trail access .;o, the northern portion of Rose Oaks, the boarawalks will create an opportunity to connect park trails with a major east-west utility corridor (owned and operated by ITC). Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission staff has been in discussion with ITC regarding the use of the utility corridor to create a tra;1 connector between Oakland and Lvingston County. -Rose. OaKs T.-cm kiders Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 5 of 15 -Project Locaon Mop NATURAL RESOURCE ACCESS AND PROTECTION One: Figi-ucInd Oak; NotL;ro; Resou -ce Access The Highland Oaks landscape is dominated by large fallow fields in various states of succession. Despite the widespread clearing and abundance of exotic shrubs that have resuIed from pas' agricu tural practices, the park contains remnants of prairie, oak barrens and a diversity of wetland habitats includng shrub- carr, emergent marsh, wet meadow and open water. The park is accessed via a temporary gravel parking lot at the maintenance facility located at the northeast corner of the property off Milford Road. The park was acquired to provide passive recreational opportunities including archery deer hunting, fishing and trail use. Approximately 1.5 miles of trail have been open to the public since The parks opening in the fall of 2007 and more than 50 archers were able to participate in the StaIers fall deer season. Access to the lower two-thirds of the park has been limited by the large wetland complex that runs east-west across the site. Hictri Dia ,Dart,s Pot FeatUres • Open water- 4.5 acres • Wetland habitat - 73 acres • Upland habitat - 180 acres • Developed- 6 acres Cuttrer: Recreational Opporru l'eS • Multi-use trails - 1.5 rnies • Archery deer hunfing uurè frecT.eationct Opportvilties •• Picnic shelters *Multi-use trails - 2.0 nttite (acIdifiont • Single-track troll loops • Fishing • EaJcOtional Events • Boardwalks - 190 linoci ft • F oaring Piers- 50 rear It -Highland Oaks Wetlands The construction of boardwalks and floating piers across park wetlands will allow for the creal;on of on additional 2,8 miles of multi-use trails, will provide year rOund fishing opportunities and will create more convenient access during seasonal deer hunts. Additional trails and access to a variety of wetland haoitots will also significantly enhance wiidlife viewing opportunities. Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 6 of 15 . LybnIG Park zeataes • Wetland habitat - 98.6 acres • Wetland restoration - 13 acres • Upland habitat - 742 acres • Developed - 188 acres Current Recreotioro. Opportunilies • Multi-use trails - 5.7 miles • Archery deer hunting • Nature Center -Staffed • Dog park - 7.4 acres • Picnic shelters - 2 • Playground -] • soccer Fields - 2 • Cricket -1 Pitch (field) • Cricket -2 Practice Niches • Golf - 18 Holes • Golf - Drying Range • Gall - Club house/Banquet • Multi-use trail connections FdLire Recreational Cpporlur ities • Wildlife viewing platform • Boardwalks- 200 linear feet • Wildlife Viewing Platform - 1 -Lyon Oaks Nest Box Proarom Site Two: Lyon Om; Fes,-y,irce Access The 1041-acre Lyon Oaks County Park fecrures a 469-acre conservation area characterized by large areas of mesic southern forest with scattered wetland depressions featuring southern swamp, wet-mesic prairie and emergent marsh communities. The natural area is bisected (north-south) by a gas-pipeline corridor and a regulated drain (Norton Drain) and is bordered by old fields that have been fallow since the acquisition of the park. The area has also been subjected to agricultural practices such as grazing, ditching and field tiling as well as the removal of mature hardwood trees (hi-grading) which has created relwively even aged stands and a low dversity of understory vegetation. Despite the years of disturbance, the Lyon Oaks conservation area still supports natural communities that are either in good condition or are excellent candidates for habitat restoration. A 5.7-mile trail system provides educational and recreational access including hiking, interpretive events and archery deer hunting to all of the natural communities represented at the park. The construction of a boardwalk to cross the large wetiand complex adjacent to the Norton Drain will allow for the creation of a looped trail system at Lyon Oaks which will, in turn, create more convenient access during seasonal deer hunts and will enhance the use of the conservation area as a destination resource for the Huron Valley Trail. The boardwak wi:1 a:so enhance w;fdlife viewing opportunities as oart of the trail experience at Lyon Oaks, and the addition of an elevated platform (adjacent to a forested wetland and the newly restored 13-acre wetland site) will promote wildlife-based recreation and educational opportunities offered by the park. Form 5750 Project Summary ood Needs Statement Page 7 of 15 County Park offers unique habitat in an urbmizea Much of the 717-acre facility is dedicated to creating active recreational opportunities through the waterpark and golf course, however, through the implementation of storrnwa ter best management practices, park staff has created JO acres of naturalized grassland habitat. Along with wetland habitat in park bio- swabes and surface drains, these grassland habitats have encourage bird and insect life to return to Red Oaks. Red Oaks -Pork ''eri+ures • Active Recreation— 107 acres • Naturalize Habitat— 10 acres Current Recrealbnal OpaortJr1fies * Waterpark • 9— dale Cid! Course Ful-fre Recreational Opportunities • Picnic shelters • Mull-use trails • Dag pc -k • Got 1 -dnin0 facility • Expanded natural areas • Youth soccer comPlex Sire i-t-iree: Rea' Oc<5 ,No1;Jrci) Res:DurCe ACCESS Despite decades of disturbance, the site of Red Oaks opportuntties to promote the recreation of natural environment. The proposed boardwalks would enable Red Oaks to host a multipurpose frail without removing habitat that has begun to develop along the Red Run corridor. Fostering passive recreation at Red Oaks through the creation of multipurpose trails and the enhancement of park natural areas will: • Ennance greenspace in a urbanized area Support The implementation of the countywide interconnected trail master plan • Create opportunit:es for trail Cnkages with Macomb County • Support community access to tne Madison Heights Nature Center Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs SiLaternent Page 8 of 15 -Rose Oaks WeVora Rose Oc Parx-i;eatures • Open water 44 acres •.Wetland habitat - 203 acres • Upland habitat - 390 acres • Developed- 3 acres Current Recreolano OPporfuriles • Multi-use trails - 3.5 miles • 1100 feet of shoreline fishing ul-we-Recrmot10761 Opoort.ritles • Picnic shelters • MuM-use trolls - 5 rni!e (addition) • Single-trocK troll /oops • Expanded fishing access • Non-motorized boating • Educational evonts • Wildlife viewing platforms • Boardwalks - 1050 linear ft • Hooting piers - 130 'hear ft • Viewing olattorrns C)CKS 1\,i aturo: The 640-acre Rose OCIKS park is c.-.haracterizea by rolling oak uplanas, kettle iakes and a large wetland complex positioned high in the headwaters of the Shiawassee River. The site has a diversity of habitats that are of relatively high quality despite the fragmentation and alterations associated with early farmstead settlement. The park is operated to provide passive recreational opportun:fies including archery hunting, educational events, fishing, non-rnatdrizea boating and trail use. The 3.5-mile trail system provides educational and recreational access to many of the noturd communities represented at the park including the large wet meadow complex that divides the park. The construction of boardwalks to cross the Rose Oaks wetlands will allow for the construction of an additional 5 miles of multi-use trail, would create east-west and north- south trail connectivity within the park, would better utilize exsting parking facilities and would promote the use of the park for archery hunting. Together with the construction of two floating piers. the boardwalks will also prov!cie a rare opportunity o create public boating and fishing access to remote kettle lakes. -Avid Photo of Esier Lake The viewing platform and the boardwalk/pier on Richard Lake will also create direct access to wet mesic prairie habitat that is rare in tie state and offers unique opportunities for viewing wildlife and hosting educational programming. Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 9 of 15 Re50 LLrCC Pro teeek.-)r, OCPR operates a Natural Resources Stewcrdship Program at all thirteen county parks in order to implement the recommendations made by MNFI ecologists and DNR oiologists, to fulfill obligations of vciuntary agreements (such as the Micnigan Turfarass Associations Environmental Stewardship Program) or state and federal regulations (such as the recent Phase fl Storrnwater Permit). -Rose Oaks Sedge Meadow Burn III. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND SUPPORT Maintenance access created through the construc•ion of boardwalks and piers vvill better aDow OCPR' to implement the stewardship all four park sites includng vegetation management, exotic species removal and prescribed burns (as appropriate). The recreational access to these areas combined with appropriate educational signage and interpretive programs increases pubic awareness of the importance of protecting and managing natural resources and ultimately creates the necessary support for such investment. For more than a century, residents from across Southeast Michigan have been attracted by opportunities to enjoy Oakland County's natural features; an attraction that has led to the rapid development of the county's rural areas and, in mar)/ cases, the overuse and destruction of those natural features. Several recreational providers, including the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDR), Huron- Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA) and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission ,r0CPRC) have developed regional facilities in Oakland County to ensure public access to parkland resources in perpetuity. Recognizra that the demand for recreation will continue to rise with continuec development and that meeting the recreatioral needs of an aging, more diverse population will present new endlenges in creating and maintaining equity of access, the OCPRC ensures comp:iance with the Americans with DisablYties Act n the new construction of pork facilities, To expand universal access to significant features of Oakland County's lanascape and promote the benefits of an interconnected trail system, the OCPRC has proposed the construction of the Natural Areas Accessibility Improvements included In this grant application. Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 10 of 15 Q11. Parks and Recreation Facilities That Are Most important to Respondent Households t••n,' Der :OVA e fr5o515467.5 5.4itGIK nel, .5 VM5 05.' 57N1- 310K-e5 V41+% hikel.; 7 us II akroi :115 EF'5-.5Vallry teachs5 _ • ' ' ir • A1.7..d (.6 vhao. 10.471 ,1 war% Public interest surveys commissioned by OCPRC in 2006 and 2008 indicated that trail use was the most important form of recreation to county residents. Passive recreation in natural areas also consistently ranked high in survey questions regarding the need for new parkland facilities. These results mirror national trends (see excerpts from the 2007 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan included in the Additional Informaion to Form 5750) and demonstrate the importance of improving access to public natural areas. P:)bi;c Heating A public hearing was held at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission on February 1?, 2009. Advertisements for the hearing appeared in the Oak;and Press one week prior to the meeting. No public comment was received during the nearing. However, the grant funded site amenities oroposed as part of the Natural Areas Accessibility Improvements are consistent with the Lyon Oaks and Rose Oaks Master Plans, he 2007 OaKland County Park Recreational Master Plan and the Highland Oaks Acquisition Grant Application Concept, all of which were developed wit') public consultatan. The proposed project is also consistent with the goals and objectives of the Oakland Trails Advisory Council and the comments receved during focus group workshops conducted in preparation for the Addison Oaks Connector Trail Grant (2007 MNRTF Application) and the Waterford Oaks Accessible Fayaround (2007 Accessible by De,s;gn Program). Form 5750 Project Summory and Needs Statement Page ii cf 15 Post Gran J` Performance OCPR has benefited from several MNRTF and LWCF grants administered by the staff of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MONR). Grants have been accepted in good faith, and every effort has been made to comply with all MDNR stipulations. OCPR is confident that futve grant agreements will continue to be carried out in this spirit OaKfand County parks and Recreation - Grant Histoy Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Approval : Grant Type Park Acquisition Acreage Grant Amount or Facility Date d "987 1 Acquisition Groveland Oaks 165 $203,508.76 1987 Acquisition Independence Oaks 251 $340,823.57 1988 Acquisition Independence Oaks 5 $22r 402. 00° , 1989 1 Acquisition Lyon Oaks 637.5 j $1,714785.31 1990 ; Acquisition Addison Oaks L 91.2 $279,304.08 1991 1 Acquisition Lyon Oaks 101.1 .S75,019.70 1993 Acquisition Lyon Oaks 172.91 $567,743,06 1993 A cquisition Rose Oaks 599.82 $542,500.00 1997 Acquisition Lyon Oaks 13.8 $174,000.00 2006 j Acquisition Highland Oaks 280 $1,440,000.00 Total Acquisition Grant Awards: $5,360,106,4B 2002 I Development Independence Oaks 1 OYC Fealties $163,200.00 _ 2005 i Development Independence Oaks i OYC Connector Trail $219,000.00 Total Development Grant Awards:1 $382,200.00 Total Trust Fund Grants Awarded to OCPR:1 $5,742,306.48 _i In addition to fne successfully completed grant projects listed above. OCPR was awarded a $1,900,000 grant for the purchase of the Upper Bushman Lake Property in 2006 and has been recommended for the Addison Oaks Property Acquisition f$616,000) and the Addison Oaks Connector Trail Development ($228,800) in 2007. ,vcinienance Ond Operaiona! Budges The maintenance of each of the grant funded amenities will be incorporated into the grounds mdntenance budgets of each of the respective parks. Based on the construction, operation and care of similar facilities at Independence Oaks staff anticipates that maintenance costs will oe small relative to the cost of maintdning public access to the entre park sites, includirg restrooms and parking. Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 12 of 1,5 -Indeoendence Oaks Bridge and Boardwalk • I A. IV. SITE SELECTION AND PROJECT DESIGN The four project locations were selected for the instailction of the boardwalks, piers and viewing platfurns because: The s;tes contain natural features that are underutilized for recreational and educational programming due to issues of accessiLility; •••• Opportunities have been identified at each site to promote natural resources-oosed passive recreation in park master plan documents; -.1- Each proposed deve:opment offers opportunities to create new or unque access to natural features that could have countywide appeal: Staff has identified critical trail connections at each location that could be created through this development proposal. Bar;icr-Free Compliance OCPRC considers issues of universal access (according to standards se:' forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)) in every development project it initiates, Ali buildings have barrier-free access and every park has significant portions of the site fully accessloie to all visitors, OCPR has recently undergone a complete review of at park facilities, trails and recreational amenities by a consulting firm speciarzing in ADA compliance. The results of this study will help guide future capital improvement and park maintenance projects. Because trails, fishing piers and outdoor recreation facilities are not induced in ADA compliance rules adopted by the U.S Department of Justice, the OCPRC will design and construct trail boardwalks, fishing piers and wildlife-\fiewing platforms to meet the recommendations specified in the 2007 ADA GuideJnes. Ac-x.:E,‘,55;bje Tro; De vc-,4o,Drnent The newly constructed 1.5-miles of multi-use trail at Highland Oaks were oriented using detalied aeria: photographs and topographic maps in order to provide trais with gradients no greater than 5%. Trail improvements scheduled for 2008 wi include the addition of compacted aggregate (limestone crusher dust) to ensure appropriate surface stabjity, Similar practices will be implemented at Lyon. Red and Rose Oaks to provide 7(c.il access o the proposed universa;ly accessible ste amenities. (Future testing protocols wil, include the use of rotational penetrometers to confirm surface stabiFty.) form ,5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 13 of )5 -Access to Pads Workshop Waterford Rdiviiy Center -Independeii ue Oaks Eroufing Fh'rg '1r 1. Concept Ejeveioic.,"-;-ie.rif and Lise.( ,'nput OCPRC staff held an Access to Parks event at Waterford Oaks in the cal] of 2007 to solicit input or the grant proposals and the development of a universally accessible p:ayground. Advocates of the local Deaf commun!ty, Paralyzed Veterans of Americo and Disabilities Today commented on the proposed concepts for the trail connectivity and the future acquisition of natural areas. Proposed concepts met or exceeded their expectations in most respects although staff are currently exploring: Radio Frequency or Cell Phone Emergency Alert Systems Synthetic Binders for Trail Surfacing Aggregate Universal Access Composting or Pit Toilet Designs • UniversaPy Accessible Hand Pumps It was pointed ot.r both by advocates of sportsmen with mobility challenges as well as by planners from the State Parks that the trail distances and the proposed crushed limestone pathways necessary to access park natural areas will create appropriate experiences for those seeking remote wilderness-like experiences, but would not be welcomed by more casual users that prefer asphalt paved surfaces. OCPRC design staff have considered the use of asphalt but confirmed that the cost would be prohila`tive and !ts use would not be appropriate given the potenfal irnpac-: on the surrounding natural areas. Additional focus group sessions are planned for 2008 with results of the public input to be provide as an applicafon supplement. Lano'scace Con ext The proposed ooard.walks, fishing piers end elevated platform access ramps wid be 10' wide to meet AASHTO standards for multi-use trails and to allow easy access by groups of visitors using mobility assistance devices. Form 5750 Project Summary and Needs Statement Page 14 of 15 These site amenities wiU be bufit with treated wood and secured in wet areas by helical piers which, together with canti;ever construction practices have been snown to minimize the potential impact on wetland habitat. Ii ill veck Jutst — Pest /I, lien treste Beam aeiim ;Bet Brasket thaw 501tver Credit gr0.1111 eicketIeteitslari 4. Ii Dress Vete screwAnchor It+esel Far ercie-itritc* -Hebc ci Per Manufacturer Schematic F:shing piers will also incorporate flotation cells and movab:e ramps to compensate for fluctuating water !eves while maintaining accessible slope tolerances. -independence Oaks Boardwalk Strati Atitbor Extemstee Sends _SI:mambo testi ittellett PUbliC Communicc ons and Programm(ng The grant fundea sle amenities will be included with recreational opportunities at each locat:on that are currently advertised through promotional signoge, flyers, new resident brochures and web postings. Several recreational and educational programs will benefit from the addition of these structures and the enhanced opportunities that tney provide. Additiond promotions would be anticipated through advertisement of: > Nature Recreation Programs > Educational Outreach Programs • won- • rk • Teen (-X/ts de • Geaccf.Thirg Trail connectivi7y • Oak Trod Netwo.* M.r.-Aps • PJ 'The Ra3e Annuor Eve-t ▪ Nare Cewer Special Events • inte.rpretive. Sir:page P.'-og--on • Fishing Guic:es Form 5750 Project Summay and Needs Statement Page 15 of 15 FISCAL NOTE (misc. #10038) March 3, 2010 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION NATURAL AREA ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT HIGHLAND, LYON, RED AND ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARKS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced Miscellaneous Resolution and finds: 1. The purpose of the grant application is to secure funding to provide access to open space, facilities and recreational opportunities for all residents of Oakland County. 2. The development grant application requests funding in the amount of $700,000, with $308,000 (44%) in State Funds and $392,000 (56%) in local match coming from the 1/4 mil Oakland County Parks and Recreation Fund revenues. 3. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved support for this application on February 3, 2010. 4. The application is due by April 1, 2010. 5. The grant funding period is from April 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. 6. The grant agency requires a resolution be approved by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the application for funding. 7. Sufficient funding is available in the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's Fiscal Year 2010 Capital Improvement Program Budget. No budget amendment is recommended. FINANCE COMMITTEE A 1) FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion carried on a roll cal vote with Zack, Coulter and Woodward voting no and Potter absent. ..•n• I HEREBY APPROVE THE FORERING RESOLUTION / c-kv . Resolution #10038 March 3, 2010 Moved by Scott supported by Potter the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted. AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz. Scott, Taub, Bullard, Burns, Capella, Coleman, Douglas. (21) NAYS: W000ward, Zack, Coulter, Gershenson. (4) A sufficient majority haying voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted. STATE OF MiCHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on March 3, 2010, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 3rd day of March, 2010. Gat Ruth Johnson, County Clerk