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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2015.03.18 - 21723MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #15058 March 18, 2015 BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, PHILIP WEIPERT, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION —SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A 2015 MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND DEVELOPMENT GRANT THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER/BOAT DOCK 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 2015 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program may be submitted by April 1, 2015; 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 2015-2016 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 $50,000 grant (62% of total project costs) from the 2015 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program with a local match made up of $31,200 from the Parks and Recreation Fund (38%); 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 2015 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Program 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. GRANT REVIEW SIGN OFF — Parks & Recreation GRANT NAME: 2015 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 27, 2015 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 (2/27/2015) Department of Human Resources: HR Approved (No Committee) — Lori Taylor (2/26/2015) Risk Management and Safety: Approved by Risk Management. — Robert Erlenbeck (2/26/2015) Corporation Counsel: After reviewing the above-referenced grant application and supporting materials, I found no legal issues that need to be addressed. —Jody S. Hall (2/27/2015) OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS independence Oaks DNR Grant Application -2015 Proposed Boat/Fishing Dock 1 200 Feet 100 0 Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-0906 www.Destinationaakfanthcom CAKLAND COUNTY PAR IV independence Oaks DNR Grant Application - 2015 Proposed Boat/Fishing Dock 1 0 1,000 2,000 Feet Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-0906 www.DestinationOakland.com Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Section A; Applicant Site and Project Information: Independence Oaks County Park *Is the application for site development or land acquisition? ,.n Development Acquisition *Name of Applicant (Government Unit) Oakland County *Federal ID Number 38-6004876 *County Oakland County *Name of Authorized Representative Melissa Prowse *Title Supervisor, Planning & Resource Devel. *Address 2800 Watkins Lake Rd *Telephone (248) 858-4620 Fax(248) 858-1683 *City Waterford *State MI *ZIP 48328 WE mail prowsem@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) Fishing and Boat Pier at Independence Oaks Park *Proposal Description This application proposes the development of a universally accessible pier on Crooked Lake at Independence Oaks County Park to be used for fishing and to board an accessible pontoon boat owned by park system. The pontoon boat is used by park staff to provide the public, especially seniors and persons with disabilities, a chance to experience the lake and the park from a boat. *Address of Site *City, Village or Township of Site *Zip 9501 Sashabaw Road Independence Township 48348 *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) TO4N (Range)R09E (Section)03 *Latitude/Longitude at park entrance 42,771424 -83.381233 *Park Name Independence Oaks County Park 02/26/2015 Page 1 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Section B: Project Funding and Explanation of Match Sources 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 $50,000.00 $31,200.00 $81,200.00 38% $31,200.00 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 *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. 02/26/2015 Page 2 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Section B: Project Funding and Explanation of Match Sources (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 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 d) Cash Donations 02/26/2015 Page 3 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County Section B: Project Funding and Explanation of Match Sources TF15-0079 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. $0 SOURCE DOLLAR VALUE VALUATION METHOD Total so *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 O. 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 02/26/2015 Page 4 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF16-0079 Section C2: Project Details Development Applications ONLY *Applicant's current control of the site: v Fee Simple Lease Easement Other (describe) *Age of Park 45 Years *Acres 1276.00 Project Cost Estimate Table SCOPE ITEM IS SCOPE ITEM OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN? Fishing Pier or Dock No Yes Access Pathway 6' wide or more No v Yes No Yes (New rows will appear as rows are completed and Saved) QUANTITY TOTAL ESTIMATED COST 1 $52,000.00 1 $6,300.00 Other: Transition Platform No Yes 1 $3,500.00 Accessible Parking Spaces No Yes 4 $f)00..57 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) Permit Fees MNRTF Sign Subtotal Engineering (These fees may not exceed 15% of subtotal) Total Estimated Cost (Must equal Total Project Cost amount on Section 8 page.) $700.00 $200.00 $70,700.00 $10,500.00 $81,200.00 02/26/2015 Page 5 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County Section ID: Justification of Need *1) If you are submitting multiple acquisition or development applications, what is the priority for this application? (1 = highest) *2) What page(s) of your recreation plan is the need for the proposed project discussed? 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? Additional dates: *4) Did you gather public input from individuals with disabilities, their families, or advocates? *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? From: 15 To: 15 2/10/2015 v No Yes v No Yes v No Yes 02/26/2015 Page 6 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 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 n,0 so $25,151,352. 00 $2,000.00 Comments: 2) RP12-406 & TF13-033--plans and specifications will be submitted in the next 1-2 months and the projects will be completed by end of their project periods; TF14-0066- -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. A cell tower was constructed within Addison Oaks Park on land encumbered under development grants 26-01023R1 and BF91-025. 02/26/2015 Page 7 of 7 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 OrganlzatIon: Oakland County TF15-0079 Section F: Site Conditions NO YES UNKNOWN *1) 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 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 contaminated by a government agency? 0212612015 Page 1 of 2 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 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. *16) Are permits required for the devetopment of the site? If yes, please complete the following table: NO YES UNKNOWN Joint permit TYPE OF PERMIT MDEQ PERMITTING AGENCY EFFORTS TAKEN TO OBTAIN PERMIT OR DETERMINING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS We will apply for a permit prior to bidding and construction If 'Yes or 'Unknown' was selected for any of the questions on this page, please explain here; A permit will be required to install the proposed pier, 02/26i2015 Page 2 of 2 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 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: No Yes No v, Yes Crooked Lake 68 11932 No v, Yes Clinton River tributary 13425 v No Yes No Yes Marsh 81 Bog Dune and swale complex Prairie Forest 353 Boreal Forest 0 Fen 16 Shrub 15 Type unknown 15 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 inholding? If yes, name of area: How many acres on site? v No Yes No v, Yes Upper Bushman Lake No v Yes 31 4/ No Yes No Yes v No Yes 02/26/2015 Page 1 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 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? No Yes No Yes 02/26/2015 Page 2 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 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: O No Yes v, No Yes No Yes 02/26/2015 Page 3 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Section 1: 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 Yes No Yes vo No Yes No Yes LM Bass, Bluegill, Bullhead, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, N. Pike No vd Yes Please see attached checklist ." 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 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: 02/26/2015 Page 4 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Section 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 1/2hr before sunrise 1/2 hr after sunset Monday 1/2hr before sunrise 1/2 hr after sunset Tuesday 1/2hr before sunrise 1/2 hr after sunset Wednesday 1/2hr before sunrise 1/2 hr after sunset Thursday 1/2hr before sunrise 1/2 hr after sunset Friday 1/2hr before sunrise 1/2 hr after sunset Saturday 1/2hr before sunrise 1/2 hr after sunset Holidays 1/2hr before sunrise 1/2 hr after sunset Comment: 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 v Sidewalk or Pathway Other (describe) 02/26/2015 Page 5 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Section K: Trails * 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? [v] []Yes No Equestrians Snowmobilers Hikers/Pedestrians Road Bicyclists Equestrians Mountain Bicyclists Cross-Country Skiers Snowmobilers Other motorized vehicle Other, explain: users 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 * Is this proposed project part of the Iron Belle Trail (Governor's Showcase Trail)? [ ] Yes [ v No 02/26/2015 Page 6 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Application Narrative *I. 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 communities within the county, ensure adequate public access without overuse of the resources and recreation opportunities they desire. This project proposes to improve and increase the access to fishing at Independence Oaks Park by installing a universally accessible fishing pier on Crooked Lake. The pier will also serve as a loading dock for the accessible pontoon boat owned by Oakland County Parks and used primarily for senior and adaptive programming, Oakland County Parks is active in providing programs for seniors and persons with disabilities. Each year we host Wheelchair Daze at the Twin Chimneys Picnic Area within Independence Oaks Park. A pontoon boat was acquired in 2008 with funding assistance from the Access to Recreation Initiative, administered by the Recreation and Parks Association Foundation and funded by W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Rides on this accessible boat are a popular event each year; for some with disabilities it is the first time they have been able to ride in a boat and enjoy a pleasant lake tour. The fishing pier/boat dock project is included in the current recreation plan (2013-2017) and is the "Boardwalk/Dock Replacement" item listed on the capital improvement plan (CIP) for construction in 2016. All public input requirements were met when developing both the 5-year recreation plan and the CIP. During the 30-day comment period for the 5-year recreation plan, numerous comments were received (see Chapter 8 of the plan) and most were positive. There were no comments indicating opposition to replacing fishing piers/boat docks at Independence Oaks. 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 will be seeking out the advice and comments from the disability community regarding this proposal. Plans are being developed to form an Accessibility Advisory Council to help guide Oakland County Parks with all future park planning and projects to ensure adequate access for all. *II. Project Description: Location of Project--Replacing a fishing pier/boat dock at the Twin Chimneys Picnic Area at Independence Oaks has been given a high priority in part because each year we host Wheelchair Daze at this area. Pontoon boat rides at this and other events and fishing from the docks throughout fishing season are popular activities. While there are no regular bus routes serving Independence Oaks Park, people with a disability, those with a low income, senior citizens, veterans, and former prisoners can apply for mileage reimbursement from Freedom Road Transportation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing transportation to underserved individuals of Oakland County. Universal Design--The proposed dock will have a 72-foot long by 8-foot wide main section with a 36-foot long by 8-foot wide T-section, a transition plate from the access route onto the dock, four additional accessible parking spots in the existing parking lot, and a level, hard-surface access route (8 feet wide) to the dock. Environmental Sustainability--0CPRC uses helical piers, which are less disruptive to the area where they are installed, as no heavy equipment disturbs the bottom of the lake and the piers are "screwed" in, which is less disruptive than digging and filling a hole. The access route will have a permeable aggregate surface to prevent surface water runoff into the lake. Promotion--The parks system's Communications and Marketing Unit serves all thirteen parks and golf 02/26/2015 Page 7 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Application Narrative courses. Information is communicated via our website (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 more than 91,000 people. 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. Safety and Crime Prevention–Independence 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 open during park hours every day from Memorial Day until Labor Day and on weekends the remainder of the year. Park hours are clearly posted. In addition, Oakland County Sheriff Officers patrol the park regularly. Most of the nature trails within the park are west of Crooked Lake, away from the park roads. The 2.5 mile River Loop crosses the park road at only one, well-marked location. All but short spur trails are looped. *III. Natural Resource Access and Protection: Along with Addison Oaks Park, Independence Oaks County Park was named one of the top 10 best family-friendly places to hike by MetroParent Magazine in 2012. Recreation opportunities at the park include swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, baseball, volleyball, hiking, playgrounds, nature study—over 150 species of birds have been identified at the site—and the winter activities of cross country skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing. There are 12 miles of hiking trails, including 2.5 miles of paved trail. It is the natural features of the park that enhance the visitor experience, and Oakland County Park and Recreation staff is actively engaged in the management and conservation of its natural features. For example, in May 2011 staff from the DNR Fisheries Division conducted a lake fisheries survey and found high catch rates and above-average sized game fish, including bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike in Upper Bushman Lake. However, they also determined that the lake has a limited spawning habitat and had little-to-no fishing pressure historically. Therefore in April 2012, the Fisheries Division proposed a Catch-and- Release Only Special Designation for Upper Bushman Lake. The order was approved by the DNR Director and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, and has received letters of support from the Michigan Bass Federation, Clinton River Watershed Council, Oakland County Bass Anglers, and Ducks Unlimited. Fishable populations of fish are found in Crooked Lake, including largemouth bass and bluegill—with better than average fishing—and bullhead, black crappie, yellow perch, northern pike—with fishable populations present. The maintenance of the fishing pier/boat dock will be incorporated into the grounds maintenance budgets of the park. Staff anticipates that the current costs for overall operation and care of facilities within the park system will not significantly increase following the completion of this project. *IV, Other Information: Park Entrance Fees--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 02/26/2015 Page 8 of 9 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Application 2015 Organization: Oakland County TF15-0079 Application Narrative disabilities, and active military. Annual Parks Perk Passes, valid at 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 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 $200,000 to support the 2015 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. 02/26/2015 Page 9 of 9 1-N-IAT—xiL COMMIT te_ FISCAL NOTE . (MISC .#15058) March 18, 2015 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, TOM MIDDLETON, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A 2015 MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND DEVELOPMENT GRANT THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER/BOAT DOCK 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 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 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Program are to be submitted by April 1, 2015. 2. A grant application in the amount of $50,000 (62% of total project costs) will assist to install a universally accessible fishing pier and boat dock. 3. A grant match of $31,200 (38% of total project costs) is budgeted in the Oakland County Parks and Recreation FY 2015— FY 2017 Capital Improvement Program. 4. A budget amendment is not required. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Resolution #15058 March 18, 2015 Moved by KowaII supported by Quarles the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, KowaII, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, 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). 1-P).'Enettv APPROVE T IS RESOLUTION -2 — CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXEOUTi \az, ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 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 18, 2015, 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 18th day of March 2015. 76t,/ Lisa Brown, Oakland County