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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2013.03.06 - 20721MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #1 3042 March 6, 2013 BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, JIM RUNESTAD, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A 2013 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR A UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE BOATHOUSE AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that application for cost sharing grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program may be submitted by April 1, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has identified and established priorities for improvements within the adopted 2013-2017 Five-Year Recreation Master Plan and the adopted FY 2013-2015 Capital Improvement Program Budget Plan; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the filing of the following application to the Department of Natural Resources for a $55,000 grant (50% of total project costs) from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program with a local match of $55,000 (50%) from the Parks and Recreation Fund; and WHEREAS, the grant agency requires a resolution from the Governing Body in support of the application. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and approves the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program development grant application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson or designee to execute said application on behalf of the County of Oakland. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLA VING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE I( PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. GRANT REVIEW SIGN OFF — Parks & Recreation GRANT NAME: 2013 Land and Water Conservation Fund FUNDING AGENCY: Michigan Department of Natural Resources DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON: Melissa Prowse 248 249-2801 STATUS: Grant Application DATE: January 30, 2013 Pursuant to Misc. Resolution #01320, please be advised the captioned grant materials have completed internal want review. Below are the returned comments. The captioned grant materials and want application package (which should include an application Report from Fiscal Services to the Chairpersoin 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 Commissioners' committee(s). DEPARTMENT REVIEW Department of Management and Budget: Approved. — Laurie Van Pelt (1/28/2013) Department of Human Resources: Approved. — Karen Jones (1/28/2013) Risk Management and Safety: Approved by Risk Management. — Julie Secontine (1/28/2013) Corporation Counsel: I have reviewed the above-referenced grant application and have found no legal issues that must be resolved before the application is submitted_ — Jody S. Hall (1/30/2013) Application Number Region Number DNR USE ONLY Page 1 of 4 PR5601 (Rev. 1211712012) CFDA 15916- OUTDOOR RECREATION, ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Grants Management LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND 2013 GRANT APPLICATION This information is requested by authority of Act 451 of 1994, as amended. This application must be completed in full to apply for a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. A large print version of this application is available upon request. Section Al: Applicant, Site, Project Identification Name of Applicant (Government Unit) Federal ID Number County Oakland County 38-600-4876 Oakland !Name of Authorized Representative (responsible for application day-to-day) Title Melissa Prowse Business Development Representative Address Telephone 2800 Watkins Lake Road ( 248 ) 858 -463 0 City State ZIP E-mail Waterford Mi 48328 prowswm@oakgov . com State House District State Senate District U.S. Congressional District 43 26 9 Address of site City, Village or Township of site 1480 W Romeo Road Addison Township County in which site is located Town, Range and Section Numbers of site location Latitude/Longitude at park entrance (Required) Oakland T5N,R11E,Sec .33, 34 , 35;T4N, R11E, Se 4 42deg.47' 56.4"N 83deg.10' 05.2"W Park Name !Proposal Title (not to exceed 40 characters) Addison Oaks County Park Universally Accessible Boathouse 'Proposal Description , Construction of a universally accessible boathouse on Buhl Lake at Addison Oaks County Park. 1 :Secti A2: Pojectfunding See the 2013 Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Guidelines booklet for guidance. PLEASE ROUND ALL DOLLAR FIGURES TO THE NEAREST $100.00 SOURCES OF MATCHING FUNDS PROJECT COST AMOUNTS a. General Funds or Local Restricted Funds (Applicant's own cash) $ 55,000 .00 b. Force Account Labor/Materials (Applicant's own paid labor or materials) $ .00 c. Federal (CDBG or RTP) or State Funds $ .00 d. Cash Donations $ .00 e. Donated Labor and/or Materials $ .00 f. Total Match (Must be 50% of total project cost) $ 55,000 .00 g. Grant Amount Requested (Must be 50% of total project cost) (Round to the nearest 100 dollars) $ 55,000 .00 h. Total Project Cost (Must equal the total estimated cost in Section A4) $ 110,000 .00 Page 2 of 4 PR5501 (Rev. 12/1712012) CFDA 15,916 — OUTDOOR RECREATION, ACCUISITiON, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING Section A3: Ex II lanation of Match Sources !Complete only if you entered a value for any or all of items c, d, or e 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 1 matching funds will be provided. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM (RTP) FUNDS ARE THE ONLY FEDERAL FUNDS THAT CAN BE USED AS MATCH. (1)Program Name Administering Agency , Contact Name for Administering Agency Telephone Amount ( ) $ Type of Funds 0 Grant funds awarded Date grant funds approved 0 Grant funds applied for, not yet approved Estimated approval date 0 Appropriated funds Date appropriated 0 Other, explain Is documentation containing the scope of work and budget for the other grant funds included with application? 0 No 0 Yes Is documentation (such as a grant approval letter) that verifies the availability of funds included with application? • No D Yes ,(2)Program Name Administering Agency Contact Name for Administering Agency Telephone Amount ( ) $ Type of Funds 0 Grant funds awarded Date grant funds approved 111 Grant funds applied for, not yet approved Estimated approval date 0 Appropriated funds Date appropriated • Other, explain Is documentation containing the scope of work and budget for the other grant funds included with application? E No 0 Yes Is documentation (such as a grant approval letter) that verifies the availability of funds included with application? 0 No I Yes d. Cash Donations - List the individual sources and the amounts to be donated below. SOURCE AMOUNT $ .00 $ .00 $ .00 Is a letter of intent from each donor included with application? 0 No 0 Yes e. 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 $ .00 $ .00 i $ .00 Is a letter of intent from each donor included with application? 0 No N Yes 1 SIZE OR QUANTITY COST Fe] Section B: Justification of Need Page 3 of 4 PR5601 (Rev 12117/2012) CFDA 15.916 — OUTDOOR RECREATION, ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING Section - Project Details Applicant's current control of the site: E Fee Simple Road or Utility Easement (entrance only) Project Cost Estimate Table List the specific development scope items (play equipment, parking lot paving, landscaping) rather than aspects of project execution (materials, labor, equipment, site clearing). Do not include ineligible items such as engineering costs beyond 15% of the subtotal and contingencies. NOTE: ALL OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES MUST BE BURIED. PLEASE ROUND ALL DOLLAR FIGURES TO NEAREST $100.00 SCOPE ITEMS Limit each item description to 25 characters. Do Not Abbreviate, 1. Boat house 1 2. Access routes 3. 4. 5. 6. 7, 8. 9. 10. SUBTOTAL $ ENGINEERING (These fees may not exceed 15% of subtotal) $ TOTAL ESTIMATED COST (Total Estimated Cost must match item h. of Section A2 of this form) $ 110,0':,; .00 75,700 .00 10,000 .00 .00 .00 .00 00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Permit Fees 10,000 .00 95,700 .00 14.30.00 What was the date(s) of public meeting to discuss submission of the grant application? February 6, 2013 if you are submitting multiple applications, what is the priority for this application? (1 = highest) N.A. What is the expiration date on your community's DNR-approved recreation plan? December 31, 2017 What page(s) of your recreation plan is the need for the proposed project discussed? SCHOOL DISTRICT APPLICANTS - Recreational opportunities for the general public are available at school facilities (check all that apply): a. 0 During Normal School Hours Outside Normal School Hours During the Summer b. What percentage of time (on an annual basis) will the recreation opportunities provided by this project be available to general public? % per year Ifetint tbilIkusiship NO YES El E 21 Et 0 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 parkland or recreation facilities in the past 5 years? Does applicant have a "residents only" policy for this park or other parks or recreation facilities? CFDA 15.916 - OUTDOOR RECREATION, ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING it ite Conditions NOTE: Contaminated sites are ineligible for funding under LWCF. ; Complete the following property checklist on the environmental conditions at the project site and adjacent areas, using information from the past ten years or longer, as appropriate. NO yrs UNKNOWN 1. Is there (or has there been) contamination on any portion of the property from commercial El 0 M uses (examples: manufacturing and/or minerals processing or extraction)? 2. Is there (or has there been) contamination on any portion of the property from use as a 2 n E gas station, motor vehicle service or repair facility, commercial printing facility, dry cleaners, photo developing lab, junkyard, landfill, waste treatment storage or processing, recycling or disposal facility? 3. Is there (or has there been) contamination on any portion of the property from storage of 2 0 automotive or industrial batteries or other parts. pesticides or other chemicals used in agricultural practices, paints, industrial waste, or other chemicals in drums or other containers? 4. Are there (or have there been) waste disposal pits, lagoons, or ponds on the property? U El il ' Provide written documentation from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and/or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certifying that remediation of any contamination has been completed. Has an environmental assessment been completed for the site? MI No El YES 1 What is the applicant's current year budget for parks and recreation? $ $22, 933, 010 What are the estimated operation and maintenance costs associated with the proposed project? $ 11,300 - Are permits required for the development of the site? Ell NO E YES El UNKNOWN' If yes, complete the following table: TYPE OF PERMIT PERMITTING AGENCY EFFORTS TAKEN TO OBTAIN PERMIT OR DETERMINE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Will apply for permit prior to bidding &: Joint permit MDEQ construction •:‘_ Mobil ,.,, _ • - . .,. ,,.,,._..,. '''''' , :;1.f ' si: .:?..r4:::.Wit-.:,.,f,..)...-4.,:,. Will the site be open to the El general public or El by group reservation only? List the hours open to the public 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset year-round I l I , 1 If the site is adjacent to an inland lake or river, are other public access sites available for this water body? 0 No 2Yes How will the public be reasonably able to access this site? (check all that apply and show on site plan) Ekutomobile II Boat 0 Public Transportation EJ Motorized Trail El Non-Motorized Trail including [i] Sidewalk or Pathway Mountain Bike and Hiking Trails • Other (describe) Do you now or do you intend in the future to charge an entrance fee to the project site? 0 No 2 Yes If yes, is fee schedule and policy for reduced entrance fees for low income users included with application? 0 No 2 Yes SECTIelitit Certifieation I hereby certify that l am an official of the applicant agency and am empowered to make the necessary commitments to apply for this grant. I also certify that I understand all of the commitments and responsibilities listed in the Open Project Selection I Process Booklet (/C 5600) related to this grant. Printed/typed name of authorized agent Title of authorized agent Signature Date Complete all information, sign, and mail to: GRANTS MANAGEMENT MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PO BOX 30425 LANSING MI 48909-7925 OVERNIGHT or EXPRESS MAIL to: GRANTS MANAGEMENT MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MASON BUILDING, 3 R0 FLOOR 530 W ALL EGAN LANSING MI 48933 Mailed applications must be postmarked by the US Postal Service no later than 11:59pm April 1, 2013. DO NOT FAX APPLICATION. Page 4 of 4 PR5601 (Rev. 12/17;2012) Universally Accessible Boat House at Addison Oaks County Park PflOIECTDESCRIPTTON The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) is seeking financial assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program to improve the accessibility of Addison Oaks County Park to all people, and specifically the small boat launch area. We seek funds to replace the current boat house at Buhl Lake, which is actually a small booth from which boats and bicycles are rented, with a boat house large enough to fulfill storage requirements and contain public restrooms (there are now port-a-johns at the site) while allowing full public access by incorporating the principles of universal design into its design and construction. This project is a part of a larger plan to renovate the entire boat launch area. The dock system was replaced using Oakland County park funds in summer 2012 and a universally accessible canoe/kayak boat launch and accessible parking and access routes will be installed in summer 2013 with funding assistance from a 2012 Recreation Passport Program grant. Addison Oaks Park is a 1,140-acre park in northeast Oakland County with two lakes, spring-fed ponds, and natural wooded and meadow areas. The park provides a variety of recreation opportunities, including swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, mountain bike trails, equestrian trails, camping, camper cabins, disk golf, geocaching, hunting (deer archery and a lottery-based controlled deer hunt in the eastern portion of the park only), and the winter activities of cross country skiing and ice fishing. There are over 21 miles of trails within the park, including a 6.8-mile single-track mountain bike trail; 8.5 miles of trail open for equestrian use, the 2.5-mile paved Buhl Lake Trail, and the newly completed 2.4-mile connector trail. The entire 37-acre Buhl Lake is used for boating (no gas motors) and fishing. Swimming is allowed only at Adams Lake, a four-acre lake within the park. Pedal boats, rowboats, and mountain bikes are available for rent by day users and campers at the boat launch site from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Hand-operated bicycles and trail chairs are available for people with disabilities at the same fee as the regular bike rental. j E CT j iJSTfl CATION AND 'SU P PORT Given the large population that resides in SE Michigan, there is a need for numerous parks to accommodate both the numbers and the various recreational opportunities area residents and visitors enjoy. The Oakland County Park system was created in 1965 and has acquired more than 6,700 acres of public land, including significant and rare natural areas, and developed thirteen public parks. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Huron- Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA) have also acquired and developed regional park and recreation facilities in Oakland County and elsewhere in SE Michigan to help ensure adequate public access to parks and recreation without overuse of the resource and recreation opportunities. 1 Following decades of steady population growth, there has been a leveling off in southeastern Michigan since the 1970s. According to US Census data from 2000 to 2010, the total population of SE Michigan declined by 2.7 percent. Oakland County saw a slight growth of 0.7 percent. However, the population of people aged 65+ in the area inrrpacarl by 7.7 percent and, according to projections made by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), is expected to double from about 0.6 million in 2010 to 1.2 million by 2035. Meeting the recreational needs of this aging population will present new challenges for park and recreation providers. Chief among them will be the renovation and/or construction of facilities that meet or exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act as aging Baby Boomers demand equal access to the natural areas and recreation opportunities they enjoy. and Grant justification Each year, staff for the OCPRC prepares a work plan budget to address the most critical maintenance and repair needs and capital improvement projects to meet the recreation needs of park users. The work plan and budget for less critical maintenance, repair, and capital improvement costs are projected out over the next fifteen years. As can be expected, the needs of an aging park system always exceed the budget available. The need to replace the boat house has been recognized by OCPR since the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan: 1997 -2001 was prepared, and has remained an action item in all recreation plans prepared since then, including the current plan (for years 2013 through 2017). The boat house project is also listed on the FY2013 capital improvement plan (CIP), with construction beginning in 2014. This project is a high priority because the existing boat house is not accessible and is too small to meet rental and small boat and bicycle storage needs. By using grant funds, OCPR can replace more facilities that are past their life expectancy, not fully accessible, and/or inadequate for the current need, and provide new park experiences where there is a demand, sooner than otherwise possible. In addition, obtaining grant funds allows us to budget for facilities that may cost somewhat more to build, but will provide better access, a smaller environmental footprint, and cost savings through decreased maintenance over the long-term. Staff anticipates that the costs for overall operation of the boat and bicycle rental operations in the new boat house will be similar to previous costs as the need to staff the boathouse will not change. Maintenance costs for the larger building may increase a small amount, but are expected to be incorporated into the grounds maintenance budget for the park. Attached is a copy of the FY2013 maintenance budget for the park system. Pfoject Location Addison Oaks Park was chosen as the park site for this project because of the deterioration and inadequacy of the existing boat house. The proposed location for the new boat house is very close to the current structure. Because the roadway, parking lot, launch area, and dock system are already in place, building a new boat house at the same location greatly reduces the need to clear or otherwise alter other, undisturbed sites within the park. In addition, the boat launch area is located halfway between the camping and day use areas of the park. This 2 location provides easy access within the park to both campers and day-users by means of the paved Buhl Lake Trail and by use of the park roadway. Addison Oaks Park is located in Addison Township, in the northeast corner of the county. According to NRPA guidelines l, regional parks such as Addison Oaks draw from a service area of about one hour driving time. Using one hour as a guide, it would be expected that people from Pontiac and Troy (within Oakland County) would be likely to visit the park, along with residents from Flint, Lapeer, Sterling Heights, Harrison Township, Richmond, Detroit, and the areas in- between. For the past four years, OCPRC has been collecting home zip codes from people using the park system. As the map in Attachment 2 indicates, the one-hour driving distance is a good approximation of the distance the majority of park users travel to visit this park. Other factors also influence people's choices of where to recreate, including the existence and proximity of other parks. In addition to Addison Oaks, other regional parks—Stony Creek Metropark, Bald Mountain State Park, Orion Oaks County Park, and Independence Oaks County Park—are all located in or near northeast Oakland County. Each park offers some of the same amenities, which are primarily natural resource-based, but none offers a universally accessible boat house and small boat launch. Given the population of 4.2 million people in Oakland County and the counties surrounding it, the amount of use supports multiple regional parks. In addition to access by car, bicyclists and pedestrians may access the park by means of the Polly Ann Trail. Bicyclists and pedestrians are not charged a fee to enter the park. The entrance to the park is about 2.3 miles away from the Polly Ann Trail, with compacted dirt roads providing the route into the park. As part of the county-wide Oak Routes Plan, Oakland County, Addison Township, Oakland Township, and the DNR have collaborated on plans for a trail connecting the Polly Ann Trail to Addison Oaks Park, Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, and Oakland Township's Cranberry Lake Park. The connector trail along Romeo Road and through Addison Oaks Park is the first segment of this connector trail system to be completed, with funding assistance from the MNRTF Program (TF07-030). Finally, North Oakland Transit Authority provides free transportation to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and other transit-dependent residents of Addison, Oxford, and Orion Township to and from Addison Oaks Park, delivering and picking them up at the specific area of the park the rider wishes to visit. People who arrive at the park by means of public transportation are not charged an entrance fee. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recognizes and provides assistance to people in communities in Oakland County who do not have the means to easily access Oakland County Parks. Since 1982, the County's Recreation Assistance Partnership Program (RAPP) has provided bus transportation to Oakland County Parks. One of the buses is fitted with a lift system for accessibility. OCRPC also brings recreation facilities and programs to communities in the form of mobile stages, bounce houses, and other transportable recreation equipment. These services are available to any community in the county for a cost, but communities may apply for a grant to help offset the cost for their residents. At their January 9, 2013 meeting, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved $150,000 to support the 2013 Recreation, Park, and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, National Recreation and Park Association, 1995. 3 program, demonstrating the strong support this program has from the commission. With the RAPP program, people who might not otherwise have the means to visit Oakland County parks or enjoy the programs and services we offer are able to do so at reduced cost and greater convenience. Design Feaiures/Universal Design This application proposes to replace the existing rental structure and port-a-johns with a universally accessible building and associated amenities. The boat house will be large enough to accommodate the rental clerk, an accessible restroom, and an adequate storage area for bicycles and small boats, including specialized equipment for people with disabilities (hand- pedaled mountain bicycles, trail chairs, and a dolly used to transport canoes and kayaks to the launch dock). Because the area is relatively flat, maximum slope requirements for access routes will be very achievable. The building will be made universally accessible by, for example, incorporating an accessible entrance area to the boat house, lowered customer counters (maximum 34 inches), high-contrast, large letter signage, a restroom that exceeds accessibility requirements so that there is room for a caregiver, and access routes connecting the building to the parking lot, docks, and trail. Other universal accessibility issues for the site will be addressed with the installation of the small boat launch and development of accessible routes and parking spaces as part of the Recreation Passport grant project, RP12-406. All work on project RP12-406 will be completed during 2013, and will not interfere with the construction of the boat house, should grant-assistance for the boat house be awarded. Because the roadway, parking lot, trail, and launch area have already been developed, replacing aging facilities at the same location greatly reduces the need to clear or otherwise alter other, undisturbed sites within the park. The parking lot and access routes at the small boat launch area will be surfaced with aggregate, to prevent surface runoff into the lake, while exceeding accessibility requirements such as running slope, cross slope, and width. The boat house will be designed with sky lights and include motion-activated light switches and low flow toilets. Building materials will come from local vendors to the extent possible. No gasoline-powered boat motors are allowed on Buhl Lake, to prevent water and noise pollution. In addition to the sustainable features of the facilities proposed in this application, Oakland County Parks has already established the following green initiatives: R ecycl i ng • Parks employees recycle paper, plastic, metals, batteries, lights and ink cartridges in special collection containers. • Recycling programs for patrons at all campgrounds, waterparks, golf courses and day use parks are being established. 4 Cleaning products • All park facilities now utilize "green" cleaning products that are low in volatile organic compounds, reducing the amount of toxins in the air. Fl o ft ci • All parks' equipment runs on bio-diesel fuel. • All parks use bio-lubricants for cleaning and lubricating equipment. Land & ate!. • All parks now have designated "no mow zones," which will decrease the amount of gas and energy used in maintaining park property and allows for natural plant progression. • Integrated Pest Management principles have been established system-wide to reduce the use of chemical pesticides. • Efforts are being made to propagate native plant material in Oakland County Parks' newly acquired greenhouses, for use on park property. • An exemplary storm water management project has been installed at Waterford Oaks County Park to protect water quality in the Clinton River Watershed. • As parking lots at the parks are renovated, bio-swales are installed to collect storm water and help protect streams and tributaries within the watershed. Hnergy Conservation • Energy audits were conducted at facilities to identify improvements for efficiency. These audits have provided valuable roadmaps for upgrades that will be done as funding sources allow. • Lighting changes have reduced energy consumption. • Energy management of HVAC systems is conducted at ail park facilities through a computer program. • Equipment replacement with Energy Star Equipment is practiced. Safety and Crime Prt,wenlion Addison Oaks County Park has a large entrance sign that is standard to the park system. The park is fenced around its entire perimeter to prevent trespassing both into and out of the park onto private property. There are directional signs on all major roads near the site and continue on to direct travelers to the entrance. The entrance is monitored by means of a contact station, which is staffed twenty-four hours a day when the campground is open (one week before Memorial Day until late October). Park hours are clearly posted and the entrance gate is closed at 9 pm for day use visitors. Registered campers are allowed to enter and leave the park at any time as long as they have their camping pass in their vehicle. The park has street lights along the main campground road and exterior lighting at all bath houses and restrooms for the safety of visitors. The section of the paved trail that goes through the campground area is also illuminated by street lights. In addition, Oakland County Sheriff Officers patrol the park from Memorial Day through Labor Day and for special events during the shoulder seasons. 5 The main roadway within the park from the entrance splits roughly east and west but dead ends in both directions, discouraging motor vehicle cruising within the park. Trails were laid out to avoid crossing the park road as much as possible. The roadway is located towards the perimeter of the park to avoid the areas of active park use. The active use areas within the park are located to safely separate those that could create conflict and/or safety concerns. For example, only boating and fishing are allowed on Buhl Lake; swimming only is allowed on Adams Lake. Mountain bikers have a separate trail to avoid conflicts with other types of trail users. The mountain bike trail is one-way only to avoid bicycle collisions. All trails within the park are looped. Communications and tviarketing The parks system's Communications and Marketing Unit functions as an in-house agency providing communications, marketing, promotions, advertising, media relations, photography, videography, design, printing, signage, and website content development for the county's thirteen parks and golf courses. Information is communicated via the system's award-winning portaI 2, DestinationOakland.com , Facebook, Twitter, news releases, magazines, newspapers, and 300+ outside websites, including Travel Michigan. Community Connections Initiative, a quarterly newsletter, is emailed to all of Oakland County's cities, villages and townships and is posted on DestinationOakland.com . Additionally, e-marketing messages are sent to more than 91,000 individuals who have opted in to receive information on parks, programs, special events, and discount offers. In 2011, a print campaign was initiated with The Oakland Press, a daily newspaper with a Sunday circulation of 72,000 and 3.5 million page views. The Special section focuses on outdoor recreation, including camping, golf, waterparks, and more. Four-color brochures are distributed twice annually at local libraries, Great Lakes Crossing Mall, real estate offices, boy/girl scouts, sports shops, city/village/township offices, recreation, departments, chambers of commerce, and Oakland County offices. Oakland County has developed a very strong tie to the people it serves who have a disability. Our partnerships with more than 30 non-profit agencies, schools, and disabled sports organizations enable us to cooperatively provide and advertise unique recreation options. Two certified therapeutic recreation specialists and one special education teacher coordinate programs and assist individuals in participating in all programs. 2 Recognized as an "Outstanding Agency Website" by the national organization, the Center for Digital Government, in 2010. Websites were judged on innovation, functionality, and efficiencies. 6 Inclusion services are offered to encourage and enhance opportunities for people with varying abilities to participate in programs and events hosted by Oakland County Parks. Oakland County Parks encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Park Entrance Fees Vehicle entrance fees are as follows for Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks, Red Oaks Dog Park and Nature Center, and Rose Oaks county parks. There are no entrance fees at Springfield Oaks, Waterford Oaks, Red Oaks Waterpark, Glen Oaks, and White Lake Oaks county parks. * $5 per car per day: Oakland County residents • $10 per car per day: non-residents * $4 per car per day: Seniors 62+/People with Disabilities/Active Military Bus/Van (12 passenger or larger) fees are: • $1/person (min. $8) Oakland County residents (persons riding Oakland County Parks buses get in free) e $2/person (min. $10) non-residents e $12/bus (max.) Seniors 62+/ People with Disabilities /Active Military Annual Vehicle Permit fees: • $30 Resident o $22 Seniors 62+/ People with Disabilities /Active Military • $46 Non-resident o $30 Seniors 62+/ People with Disabilities /Active Military • $48 Parks Perks Pass (Parks Perks Pass is valid at Oakland County parks plus 13 Metroparks) Please note that reduced rates are offered to seniors, people with disabilities, and active military personnel. 1\1;3i:oral Besourc'.: ;7;ecreation Opporiunities Buhl Lake is open for fishing; all methods/seasons/species in accordance with DNR fishing regulations are Allowed. Buhl Lake has a better than average fishable population of Northern Pike, as well as fishable populations of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish (as reported in the GO FISHING! Guide included in Oakland County's 2013 MNRTF grant application). Ice fishing is allowed in the winter, with fishing from boat, fishing pier, and shore during all other fishing seasons. 7 Site Conditions Question 4 on the application under Section D. Site Conditions asks if there are (or have been) waste disposal pits, lagoons, or ponds on the property. Addison Oaks Park has its own wastewater treatment plant consisting of a series of sewage lagoons. The treatment plant was developed with assistance from a Recreation Bond Fund grant, BF91-025. Signs, vegetative screening, fencing, locked gates, and its location away from the recreation activity areas of the park all discourage and prevent public exposure to the lagoons and other components making up the sewage treatment plant. Maintenance and records on the lagoon system are regularly performed and recorded by the Oakland County Water Resources Department. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission believes that all areas of Addison County Park designated for public outdoor recreation, including the area where the proposed boat house will be constructed, are safe and that there is no need for any cleanup actions. 8 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS le ft 4. Addison Oaks DNR Grant Application L2CD Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-0906 www.Dest inat ionO2Har d.cDrn FINANCE COMMITTEE fl FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #13042) March 6,2013 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, TOM MIDDLETON, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A 2013 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR A UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE BOATHOUSE AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK 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 resolution and finds: 1. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that applications for cost sharing grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program are to be submitted by April 1,2013. 2. A grant application in the amount of $55,000 (50% of total project costs) will assist to improve the accessibility of Addison Oaks County Park by replacing the current boat house at Buhl Lake. 3. A grant match of $55,000 (50% of total project costs) is budgeted in the Oakland County Parks and Recreation FY 2013— FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program. 4. A budget amendment is not required. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Resolution #13042 March 6, 2013 Moved by Bosnic supported by Quarles the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (18) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). I HEIT'iL'ElYPPRM CHIEF DEPUTY COUrT: ACTING PURSUANT Tr- 3 STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Lisa Brown, 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 6,2013, 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 6 th day of March, 2013. )1-14?-erY Lisa Brown, Oakland County