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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 2014.03.19 - 21230MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14056 March 19, 2014 BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, JIM RUNESTAD, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A 2014 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified by the Department of Natural Resources that application for cost sharing grants from the Recreation Passport Fund Program may be submitted by April 1,2014; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has identified and established priorities for improvements within the adopted 2013-2017 Five-Year Recreation Plan and the adopted FY 2014-2015 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 $36,300 grant (75% of total project costs) from the 2014 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program with a local match made up of $7,900 of in-house labor and $4,300 from the Parks and Recreation Fund (25%); 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 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund development grant application. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McGillivray absent. GRANT REVIEW SIGN OFF — Parks & Recreation GRANT NAME: 2014 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund FUNDING AGENCY: Michigan Department of Natural Resources DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON: Melissa Prowse 248 249-2801 STATUS: Grant Application DATE: February 24, 2014 Pursuant to Misc. Resolution #13180, please be advised the captioned grant materials have completed internal grant review. Below are the returned comments. The captioned grant materials and grant application package (which should include a Misc. Resolution in support of application, the grant application, and this Sign Off email containing grant review comments) may be submitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners for approval and signature, with copies to the appropriate Board of Commissioners' committee(s). DEPARTMENT REVIEW Department of Management and Budget: Approved. – Laurie Van Pelt (2/19/2014) Department of Human Resources: Approved. –Karen Jones (2/19/2014) Risk Management and Safety: Application approved by Risk Management. – Robert Erlenbeck (2/20/2014) Corporation Counsel: After reviewing the above-referenced grant application, I found no legal issues that must be addressed before the grant application is submitted. Please note—when describing the project area, please do not describe the entire Park—only the fishing pier on Stewart Lake. I do not want to encumber the entire Park with the grant restrictions. – Jody S. Hall (2/21/2014) IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION FOR A 2014 MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER PROJECT AT GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified by the Department of Natural Resources that application for cost sharing grants from the 2014 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program may be submitted by April 1, 2014; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has identified and established priorities for improvements within the adopted 2013-2017 5-year Recreation Plan and the adopted 2014-2015 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 $36,300 grant (75% of total project costs) from the 2014 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program with a local match made up of $7,900 of in-house labor and $4,300 from the Parks and Recreation Fund (25%); 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 Parks and Recreation Commission hereby requests the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize and approve the 2014 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program development grant application. AYES: NAYS: Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section A: Applicant Site and Project Information: Groveland Oaks County Park Is the application for site development or land acquisition? ko Development Acquisition *Name of Applicant (Government Unit) Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission *Federal ID Number Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission *County Oakland County *Name of Authorized Representative Linda Hegstrom '`Title Project Advisor *Address 2800 Watkins Lake Rd *Telephone (248) 858-4620 Fax(248) 858-1683 *City Waterford *State Ml *ZIP 48328 *E-mail hegstroml@oakgov.com *State House District District 43 *State Senate District District 26 *U.S. Congress District District 9 *Proposal Title (Not to exceed 60 characters) Universally Accessible Fishing Pier at Groveland Oaks Park *Proposal Description Construction of a universally accessible fishing pier on Stewart Lake at Groveland Oaks County Park. *Address of Site *City, Village or Township of Site *Zip 14555 Dixie Highway Groveland Township 48442 *county in which Site is located Oakland *Town, Range and Section Numbers of Site Location Letters must be upper-case: (examples: TO2N, Ri3E, 22) (Town) TO5N (Range)R086 (Section)19 *LatitudelLongitude at park entrance 42.818690 -83.551600 *Park Name Groveland Oaks County Park 02/19/2014 Page 1 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County Section B: Project Funding and Explanation of Match Sources TF14-0066 SOURCES OF MATCHING FUNDS *Grant amount requested (round to the nearest hundred dollars) Total Match Total Project Cost Percentage of match commitment (Must be at least 25% of total project cost) 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 PROJECT COST AMOUNTS $36,300,00 $12,200.00 $48,500.00 25% $4,300.00 $7,900,00 You have entered a value for item c). Please provide the information below for each federal or state program from which matching funds will be provided. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM (RTP) ARE THE ONLY FEDERAL FUNDS THAT CAN BE USED AS MATCH: *(1) Program Name *Administering Agency *Contact Name for Administering Agency *Telephone l'Amount *Type of Funds Grant funds awarded Grant funds applied for, not yet approved Appropriated funds Other, explain Date grant funds approved Estimated approval date Date appropriated *Is documentation containing the scope of work and budget for the other grant funds included with application? Yes No *Is documentation (such as grant approval letter) that verifies the availability of funds included in the application? Yes No Check to add program information for additional State of Federal funds that will be used as Match. 02/19/2014 Page 2 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County Section B: Project Funding and Explanation of Match Sources TF14-0066 (2) Program Name Administering Agency Contact Name for Administering Agency Telephone Amount Type of Funds Grant funds awarded Grant funds applied for, not yet approved Appropriated funds Other, explain Date grant funds approved Estimated approval date Date appropriated Is documentation containing the scope of work and budget for the other grant funds included with application? Yes No Is documentation (such as grant approval letter) that verifies the availability of funds included in the application? Yes No Check to add program information for additional State of Federal funds that will be used as Match. (3) Program Name Contact Name for Administering Agency Type of Funds Grant funds awarded Grant funds applied for, not yet approved Appropriated funds Other, explain (Administering Agency Telephone Amount Date grant funds approved Estimated approval date Date appropriated Is documentation containing the scope of work and budget for the other grant funds included with application? Yes No Is documentation (such as grant approval letter) that verifies the availability of funds included in the application? Yes No d) Cash Donations 02/19/2014 Page 3 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section B: Project Funding and Explanation of Match Sources You have entered a value for item d). Please list the individual sources and the amounts to be donated below. SOURCE AMOUNT Total *Is a letter of intent from each donor included with the application? Yes No e) Donated Labor and/or Materials You have entered a value for item e). Please include each item to be donated, the source, dollar value, and how the dollar value was determined. so ITEM 17— SOURCE DOLLAR VALUE VALUATION METHOD Total $0 *Is a letter of intent from each donor included with application? Yes No Donated Land Value (acquisition applications only) You have entered a value for item fj. Please describe how the value of the land donation was determined, *Is a letter from the landowner committing to the donation of a portion of fair market value and any conditions placed upon their commitment included with application? Yes No 02/19/2014 Page 4 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section C2: Project Details Development Applications ONLY *Applicant's current control of the site: Fee Simple Lease Easement Other (describe) *Age of Park 45 Years 'Acres 361 Project Cost Estimate Table SCOPE ITEM Fishing Pier/Dock Access Path - minimum 5' IS SCOPE ITEM OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN? No v Yes No Nd Yes QUANTITY TOTAL ESTIMATED COST 1 320 linear feet $19,500.00 $11,100.00 Parking lot: Paved No v Yes 2 parking $10,900.00 spaces (New rows will appear as rows are completed and Saved) Other: Do not list the aspects of project execution, such as labor, construction equipment, contingency or raw materials.(New rows will appear as rows are completed and Saved) No v Yes Permit Fees IVINRTF Sign Subtotal Engineering (These fees may not exceed 15% of subtotal) Total Estimated Cost (Must equal Total Match amount on Section B page.) $500.00 $200.00 $42,200.00 $6,300.00 $48,500.00 02/19/2014 Page 5 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section D: Justification of Need *1) If you are submitting multiple acquisition or development applications, what is the priority for 1 this application? (1 = highest) *2) What page(s) of your recreation plan is the need for the proposed project discussed? From: 14 To: 14 if proposed project is on only one page, please enter the page number in both boxes *3) What was the date(s) of public meeting to discuss submission of the grant application? 3/5/2014 Additional dates: *4) Did you gather public input from individuals with disabilities, their families, or advocates? No v Yes *5) Are you the primary provider of recreation services to any surrounding communities, as documented in your recreation plan? List Communities: *6) Was the application developed through collaboration with adjacent communities or school districts? v No Yes No Yes 02/19/2014 Page 6 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section E: Application History and Stewardship 0 *1) Questions 1 is for acquisition applications only for development projects, leave blank and move to question 2.1s the applicant financially solvent to complete the acquisition transaction without any third party assistance (i.e. 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. * 2) Has applicant received DNR recreation grant(s) in the past? If yes, does applicant currently have an open, active grant? *3) Has applicant closed, sold, or transferred any parkland or recreation facilities in the past 5 years? *4) Does applicant have a known unresolved conversion of grant-assisted parkland? (a conversion is a change from public outdoor recreation use to some other use) *5) Does applicant have a "residents only" policy for this park or other parks or recreation facilities? *6) 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? If yes, attach supporting Documentation on Required Attachments page. *7) What is the applicant's current year budget for parks and recreation? "8) What are the estimated operation and maintenance costs associated with the project? NO YES $25,774,494. 00 $2,000.00 Comments: 2) TF10-098--project will be completed in 2014 construction season; RP12-406--plans and specifications will be submitted in the next 2-3 months and the project will be completed in the 2014 construction season; TF13-033--project agreement has not yet been received. 4) Oakland County Parks acquired a 22.6-acre parcel at Independence Oaks Park in 1974 with assistance from LWCF grant 26-00502. Around 1979, the southern, 1.7-acre tip of this parcel was sold. According to correspondence in our files, the DNR approved an appraisal for the 1.7-acre parcel in September 1979, but it is unclear whether a mitigation parcel was identified and unlikely that a formal conversion request was submitted or approved. 02/1912014 Page 7 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section F: Site Conditions NO YES UNKNOWN *I) Does the applicant, 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 others 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? *3) Does the applicant, landowner, or others have knowledge that any of the following are or have in the b.0 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 till 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 Thatthere 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 contaminated by a government agency? 02/19/2014 Page 1 of 2 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County Section F: Site Conditions *10) Has the landowner been 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? *11) 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? *12) 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? *13) Is the property listed on any federal or state list of contaminated sites, including the site of a leaking underground storage tank? *14) 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? *15) Has an environmental assessment been completed for the site? If yes, provide the most current on the Required Attachments page. NO YES TF14-0066 UNKNOWN *16) Are permits required for the development of the site? If yes, please complete the following table: Joint permit TYPE OF PERMIT MDEQ PERMITTING AGENCY EFFORTS TAKEN TO OBTAIN PERMIT OR DETERMINING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS will apply for permit prior to bidding and construction If 'Yes' or 'Unknown' was selected for any of the questions on this page, please explain here: Adjacent properties have been and are currently being mined for sand and gravel. 02/19/2014 Page 2 of 2 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section G: 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? If yes, name of Great Lake or Great Lakes connecting water: How many linear feet of shoreline or frontage? *Inland lake frontage? If yes, name of water body: 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? If yes, name of water body: How many linear feet of frontage? Is the river or tributary a state natural river or a federally dedicated wild and scenic river? *Wetland acreage or frontage? If yes, please list the number of acres of the type(s) of wetland(s) on site: v No Yes No v Yes Stewart Lake 35 6600 v No Yes No Yes v No Yes Marsh Bog Dune and swale complex Prairie Forest Boreal Forest Fen Shrub Type unknown Is documentation of type and quality with application? If yes, source of information: *Other water acreage or frontage? If yes, name of other water body: Is the entire water body completely within the site boundaries? How many linear feet of frontage or acres of water are on site? *Sand dunes? If yes, list the number of acres of sand dunes on the site: Critical Not designed as critical, or designation unknown Is documentation of type and quality provided with application? If yes, source of information: *Dedicated state or federal listed wilderness or dedicated natural area or Pigeon River County State Forest land or inhoiding? if yes, name of area: How many acres on site? No Yes v No Yes No Yes .0 No Yes No Yes +0 No Yes 02/1912014 Page 1 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section G: Natural Features of The Project Site *Rare species or any other significant feature as defined by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory? If yes, list species or feature and status. if too many to list here, include in the application narrative. Population/range locations denoted on site plan or other map? vo No Yes No Yes 02/19/2014 Page 2 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section H: Wildlife Values of The Project Site Will the proposed park or park development: * Protect wildlife habitat (for example, breeding grounds, winter deeryards, den sites)? If yes, list species: How many acres of habitat does the site provide? *Act as a wildlife corridor between existing protected areas or buffer an existing protected area? If yes, name the existing park(s) or protected area(s): How many acres are currently in protected status? Is documentation of the ecological value of adjacent protected areas and/or the ability of the project site to act as a corridor/buffer provided with application? If yes, source of information: v No Yes v No Yes No Yes 02119/2014 Page 3 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section I: Natural Resource Recreation Opportunities Will the proposed park or park development provide new or additional: *Water recreation opportunities? *Motorized recreation opportunities (ORV and/or Snowmobile)? *Hunting Opportunities? If yes, what seasons will be available? (for example, deer/firearm) How many acres will be available for hunting? *Fishing opportunities? If yes, what type of fishing opportunities will be provided? (species/methods) *Bird watching or other nature viewing opportunities? If yes, what species can be viewed? *Nature interpretation or education opportunities? If yes, how are the interpretation or education opportunities provided? (check all that apply) No v Yes 3 No Yes No Yes No v Yes Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed Sunfish/fishing from dock 3 No Yes 3 No Yes Interpretive signage Part time or volunteer naturalist Interpretive brochures Full time naturalist Nature center Have you formed a partnership with another organization to provide 3 No Yes interpretive/educational services? If yes, name of organization Provided examples of interpretive materials, descriptions of classes, and other documentation on the interpretive/educational services provided with application: 02/19/2014 Page 4 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section J: Public Access Opportunities * Will the site be open to the general public? No .-, Yes List the hours open to the public: From To Closed Sunday 8:00 am 9:00 pm Monday 8:00 am 9:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am 9:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am 9:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am 9:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 9:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am 9:00 pm Holidays 8:00 am 9:00 pm Comment: Park is open as campground May--October How will the public reasonably able to access this site? v Automobile Boat Public Transportation Motorized Trail Non-Motorized Trail including Mountain Bike and Hiking Trails Sidewalk or Pathway Other (describe) 02/19/2014 Page 5 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Section K: Trails No Yes fontYes * Is the proposed site a trail? Who is the primary intended user? (Check one) Hikers/Pedestrians Road Bicyclists Mountain Bicyclists Cross-Country Skiers Other motorized vehicle Other, explain: users Who are the secondary users? Hikers/Pedestrians Road Bicyclists Mountain Bicyclists Cross-Country Skiers Other motorized vehicle Other, explain: users Equestrians Snowmobilers Equestrians Snowmobilers Is the trail connected to another trail(s) or part of a larger trail network? If yes, what is the name of the network? How long Is the trail? Total linear feet Linear feet bituminous (paved) Linear feet boardwalk (if applicable) Linear feet sidewalk Linear feet other hard surface What is the width of the trail? Linear feet No Yes 02/19/2014 Page 6 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Application Narrative *1. Project Justification and Support: 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. With 1.2 million people calling Oakland County home and 4.7 million people living in SE Michigan, the numerous parks and recreation areas, both those mentioned and the parks owned by the individual communities within the county, ensure adequate public access without overuse of the resources and recreation opportunities they desire. This project proposes to install a universally accessible fishing pier at Groveland Oaks Park. The fishing pier is planned for a location on Stewart Lake that is close to both campers and to a parking lot for day users. The proposed fishing pier will provide a new opportunity for park visitors as Groveland Oaks Park currently has no piers from which people are allowed to fish, although shore fishing is allowed. For campers especially, the presence of a new fishing pier will allow them this fishing opportunity without having to travel in a vehicle to another fishing pier on another lake in the area. This project was identified as a direct result of numerous requests from park users for a fishing pier to allow them to access deeper areas of the lake without having to bring or rent a boat. Deeper areas of the lake are known to contain a larger variety of fish species. According to the Go Fishing! brochure describing the fishing opportunities on lakes and rivers in Oakland County, Stewart Lake contains fishable populations of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish; all native species. According the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 11% of the population in Oakland County has a hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, or self-care disability. To help ensure that recreation opportunities are available to all residents, regardless of ability, we sought out the advice and comments from the disability community regarding this proposal by means of an open house on February 19, 2013, which was advertised by means of Facebook, the Destination Oakland website, and an eblast to more than 2000 people who have expressed an interest in accessibility issues at Oakland County parks. While the event had low attendance, possibly due to the cold, snowy weather, those who attended provided a wealth of suggestions for the project. All comments will be seriously considered and included in the design to the extent feasible. (Note: Many of the suggestions, such as lowered railings, had already been incorporated into the design, but some, such as fishing rod holders, will be easily added.) *II. Project Description: Choice of Location—We chose this project and the location on Stewart Lake in Groveland Oaks Park in response to park users' requests. The pier will be located in a flat terrain area close to the campground, restroom, and an existing parking lot. The rapid drop off of the lake bottom at the pier site allows access to a greater variety of fish species at lower depths. The pier is far enough away from the beach, boat rental, and boat launch areas to avoid interference with each other. Universal Design–The proposed fishing pier will be built with 34-inch high railings with a bench, tackle box stand, and fishing rod holders. A level, 8-ft wide, crushed limestone, access route will connect the pier to the parking lot, and there will be a transition plate between the access route and the pier. Four accessible parking spaces with access aisles will be created in the parking lot. High-contrast directional signs will direct anglers to the pier. 02/19/2014 Page 7 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TF14-0066 Application Narrative Environmentally Friendly Materials—The fishing pier will be made of polyethylene with couplers that are constructed of at least 90% recycled tire rubber. We will use helical piers, which are less disruptive to aquatic vegetation to install than standard posts. The parking lot and access routes will have permeable aggregate surfaces to prevent surface water runoff into the lake. The pathway will have a permeable, geotextile fabric bottom, a 3-inch layer of MDOT 21AA stone, and a top 1-inch layer of crushed limestone compacted with a roller. Promotion—Oakland County Parks' Communications and Marketing Unit provides these services for the county's thirteen parks and golf courses, Information is communicated via 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 our website. Additionally, e-marketing messages are sent to 91,000+ individuals. In 2011, a print campaign was initiated with The Oakland Press, a daily newspaper with a Sunday circulation of 72,000. Four-color brochures are distributed twice annually throughout the county. Crime Prevention--Groveland Oaks County Park has a large entrance sign that is standard to the park system. The park is fenced around its entire perimeter. There are directional signs on all major roads near the site and continue on to direct travelers to the entrance. There is a 24-hour contact station at the park entrance. Registered campers are allowed to enter and leave the park any time; day users are not allowed into the park after 9:00 pm. There are exterior lights at the contact station and at all restrooms for safety. Trails within the park do not cross park roads and are all looped. Oakland County Sheriff Officers patrol the park regularly. *111. Natural Resource Access and Protection: The construction of a fishing pier at Stewart Lake will provide a new fishing opportunity for park visitors. Stewart Lake has been determined by the DNR to have fishable populations of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Anglers wishing to fish for these species must obtain a fishing license, take only those fish that meet or exceed minimum size limits, take up to the maximum number allowed by the DNR for each species, and fish only during the allowed seasons. *IV. Other Information: Park Entrance Fees--There are no entrance fees for walk-ins or bicyclists. Vehicle entrance fees are $5 per car/day for residents; $10 per car/day for non-residents; and $4 per car/day for seniors, people with disabilities, and active military. Bus/van (12 passenger or larger) fees are $1/person (min. $8) for residents; $2/person (min. $10) for non-residents; and $12/bus (max.) for seniors, people with disabilities, and active military. Annual Vehicle Permit fees $30 resident; $22 resident seniors, people with disabilities, and active military; $46 non-resident; $30 non-resident seniors, people with disabilities, and active military. Annual Parks Perk Passes, valid and county parks and metroparks, cost $54. Recreation Assistance Program—Oakland County Parks and Recreation 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 02/19/2014 Page 8 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application Organization: Oakland County TE14-0066 Application Narrative a cost, but communities may apply for a grant to help offset the cost for their residents. Most recently, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved $150,000 to support the 2014 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. 02/19/2014 Page 9 of 9 Groveland Oaks DNR Grant Application Fishing Pier I 0 600 1,200 Feet Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-0906 www.DestinationOakland.com FISCAL NOTE (misc. #14056) March 19, 2014 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, TOM MIDDLETON, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A 2014 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER PROJECT 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 named Miscellaneous Resolution and finds: 1. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified by the Department of Natural Resources that application for cost sharing grants from the Recreation Passport Fund Program may be submitted by April 1, 2014. 2. The Parks and Recreation Commission has identified and established priorities for improvements within the adopted 2013-2017 Five-Year Recreation Plan and FY2014-FY2015 Capital Improvement Program Budget Plan. 3. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends filing of an application to the Department of Natural Resources for a $36,300 grant (75% of total project costs of $48,500) from the 2014 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program, with a local match of $12,200 which includes $7,900 in-house labor and $4,300 from the Parks and Recreation Fund (25% of total project costs). 4. A budget amendment is not required at this time. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Resolution #14056 March 19, 2014 Moved by Crawford supported by Quarles the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford_ (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). ?,,,,(, I HEREBY APPROVE THIS RESOLUTION CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE ACTING PURSUANT TO IVICL 45.559A (7) 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 19, 2014, 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 19 1h day of March 2014. Lisa Brown, Oakland County