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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2002.03.27 - 26885MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02070 March 28, 2002 BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, , Chairperson TO: OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL ACREAGE FOR EXPANSION OF ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that applications for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the Michigan Land and Water Conservation Funds may be submitted for 2002 funding; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission desires to submit an application for the following grant: ADDISON OAKS ACQUISITION; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has the funds available to expand the development of the parks; and WHEREAS, the purpose of said grant is to provide open space, facilities and recreational opportunities for all residents of Oakland County; and WHEREAS, the grant meets the goals and objectives of the Oakland County Recreation Master Plan — February 6, 2002. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commission to submit said grant application as stated above, with said monies for this project to come from Parks and Recreation funds and funds awarded as a result of this grant application. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolutions GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE /. A 41 , 1/ GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll cal vote with Crawford and Middleton absent. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Grants Administration Division 2002 RECREATION GRANT APPLICATION This information is requested by authority of Parts 19 and 703 of Act 451 of 1994, to be considered for a recreation grant. This application must be completed in full to apply for a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund or the Land and Water Conservation Fund. ---- A large print version of this application is available upon request DNR 1. NAME OF GOVERNMENT UNIT: Federal ID # (Required for local units of gov't): County: Oakland County Parks &Recreation 38-600-4876 Oakland Name Of Authorized Representative (responsible for project day-to-day): Title: Joseph P. Figa, Jr. Chief of Design and Development Address: - Telephone # (between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.): 2800 Watkins Lake Road (248 )858-4-621 City: State: Zip Code: Fax #: e-mail: Waterford MI 48328 (248 )858 -1683 figaj@co.oakland.mi.us • 2. PROJECT TITLE: [(25 characters or less) Be as specific and descriptive as possible and include the site name if available]. Addison Oaks Acquisition . 3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: [Include the primary scope items (development) or the amount of acreage to be purchased (acquisition); presence of significant natural resources (by name) or water (by name) at the site; and overall purpose of project]. 346.5 acres of former farm fields. Over 200 acres of hardwood forests and wooded wetlands. The Krohn Drain, a tributary to the Clinton River, runs thru the site. Intended to protect tl thrc\atcncd opcn cpacc. 4. SITE LOCATION: (For projects which cross more than one jurisdiction, list all on a separate sheet and show the political boundaries on all maps). Name of City, Village or Township: City Village PI Township Addison Township County: Section: Town & Range Vs: Oakland 34, 35 T5N, R11E State House District State Senate District: U. S. Congressional District 45th, Michael D Bishop 16th, Mt. J. Dunaskiss 9th, Dale E. Kildee 5. PROPOSAL TYPE: Indicate if the application is for a development project OR an acquisition project (cannot be both). All eligible applications will be considered under both the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) and, if appropriate, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). DEVELOPMENT OR C ACQUISITION 6. LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF): Indicate if you would like this application to be considered for a LWCF grant. See the 2002 Recreation Grants Selection Process" booklet for more information about the LWCF. To be considered under the LWCF program, you must complete Questions 7 and 8 for both the MNRTF and the LWCF and indicate that you will commit at least 50% local match toward a LWCF grant. The application will only be considered under the programs for which it is eligible. A project will not be recommended for funding under both programs. LWCF grants may be limited to just development. . .. J Yes, consider this application under the LWCF fl No, do not consider this application under the LWCF 7. PROJECT COST AND GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED: Complete the chart below. MNRTF LWCF a) Total Project Cost: This amount must equal the total of the project scope or parcels from page 4 or 5. ,$4,891,000 14,851,000 . b) Grant Amount Requested: The grant amount requested cannot exceed 75% of the total project cost . for MNRTF or 50% of the total project cost for LWCF. In addition, for a development application it cannot be less than $15,000 or more than $500,000. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount $ 2,934 2.600 $2,425,500 request for acquisition applications. _ c) Applicant's Matching Funds: Indicate the dollar amount of the match commitment. Must be at least 25% for MNRTF or 50% for LINCF of the total project cost as indicated in 7.a. 41,956:400 $2,425,500 d) Indicate the percentage of the match commitment: Must be at least 25% for MNRTF or 50% for LWCF of the total project cost as indicated in 7.a. 40 % 50 % 8. SOURCES OF LOCAL MATCH: Complete the chart below and, if needed, Appendix A. Sources of match must add up to the total local match that is needed as indicated on line 7.c. above. Eligible match sources differ for the MNRTF and the LWCF programs. (See the "2002 Recreation Grants Selection Process" booklet for details). SOURCE MNRTF LWCF a) General Funds or Local Restricted Funds (Applicant's own cash): $ 1,940,400 $ 2,425,500 b) Force Account Labor (Applicant's own paid labor) : $ -- $ -- c) Federal or Other State Funds: (Complete Appendix A): $ -- $ -- d) Cash Donations: (Complete Appendix A): $ __ $ -- e) Donated Labor and/or Materials: (Complete Appendix A): $ __ r$ __ , f) Donated Land Value (Acquisitions Only) (Complete Appendix A): $ -- $ -- PR 5750 (Rev, 12/06/2001) 9. APPLICANT'S CURRENT YEAR BUDGET FOR PARKS and RECREATION: Local government applicants only: Enter total dollars budgeted for parks and recreation for the current year; if unknown, enter total spent in prior year. Parks Operation and Maintenance: Recreation Programming: Capital Outlay: $ 15,771,543 $ 546,566 $ 3,331,607 I 10. ESTIMATED ANNUAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED PROJECT: (Explain how this amount was determined. For example: "Estimate based on similar facilities constructed in nearby communities"). (Explain): $ 20,000 Estimate based on Rose Oaks, a similar day use park 11. PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT ONCE COMPLETED: E General Funds Ej Park Millage Ej Park Fees D Other (Specify): (ch 12. APPLICANT HAS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING Citizen Recreation Body which is established by: O State Legislation (P.A. #): (If the citizen recreation body was created by State statute, provide the public act number) O Local Ordinance E Governing Body Officials Appointed To Committee O Volunteers Appointed By Governing Body eck all that apply): BEI Full-Time Park and/or Recreation Director (Name and Title): Ralph Richard, Executive Officer O Part-Time Park and/or Recreation Director (Name and Title): O Community School Director (Name and brief description of Directors role): 13. SCHOOL DISTRICT APPUCANTS ONLY: a. RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNMES FOR THE GENERAL PUBUC ARE AVAILABLE AT SCHOOL FACILITIES (check all that apply): 0 During Normal School Hours Outside Normal School Hours b. WILL THIS PROPOSAL EXPAND THE SCOPE OF PUBLIC RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED? (check one): Ij No ID Yes (Explain) 14. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Applicants must hold a public meeting within the calendar year and prior to the application deadline at which the public has an opportunity to comment on the proposal. There must be advance public notice for the meeting that identifies the application as an agenda item, provides a brief description and specific location of the project and indicates the applicant's intent to apply for grant assistance. Date of the Public Meeting: 2/6/02 IMPORTANT: Attach a copy of the public notice and meeting. minutes. Applicants are also encouraged to make specific efforts to seek input from individual residents and landowners adjacent to the project site, adjacent communities, or others who would be directly impacted by the project. Additional efforts taken to inform impacted residents or others and resulting comments: Addison Township. Oakland Township 15. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES: If there are any entities other than the applicant, such as neighboring communities, the school district, or local businesses, whose participation and/or support for the proposed project is essential for implementation, name the entities below and attach letters of support or commitment from these entities. Name(s) of participating entities: 16. DATE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED FOR REGIONAL PLANNING REVIEW (REQUIRED BY E.O. 12372): Applicants are required to submit a Notice of Intent (PR 5750-2) to the appropriate Regional Planning Agency for review. IMPORTANT: Attach a copy of the transmittal letter and a copy of the completed "Notice of Intent" form with the application. Submit the original letter Date of Submittal: 2/20/02 and form to the regional planning clearinghouse. 17. RECREATION PLAN: Applicants are required to have a community recreation plan approved by and on file with the DNR before the application due date. Those projects for which grant assistance is sought must be identified and justified in the plan. Fill in the title of the plan and cite page numbers that document community need for this project and the reasons for its inclusion in the capital improvement schedule. During the Summer Nature Conservancy THE PROPOSAL IS LISTED AND JUSTIFIED ON PAGE(s) 77 -79, 96, 125 ,IN THE COMMUNITY RECREATION PLAN, TITLED: Oakland County Parks & Recreation Master Plan, February 6th 2002 2 PR 5750 (Rev. 12106(2001) . . 18a. HAS THE APPLICANT DISPOSED OF ANY PARKLAND IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS? 13a NO Yes If Yes, on a separate sheet of paper, provide the type and name (if possible) of the park or recreation land, and the reason(s) it was disposed of. 18b. DOES THE APPLICANT HAVE A "RESIDENTS ONLY POLICY FOR THIS PARK OR OTHER PARKS OR RECREATION FACILITIES? IP No Yes If Yes, on a separate sheet of paper, provide an explanation of any "resident only" restriction for the use of parks, recreation facilities, or events at facilities owned or operated by the applicant. Note: Grant-assisted sites and facilities cannot be limited to residents only. 19. WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT (OR A PORTION OF IT) PROVIDE ACCESS TO, PRESERVE OR PROTECT ANY SIGNIFICANT NATURAL RESOURCES? (as defined in Chapter 4 of the "2002 Recreation Grants Selection Process" booklet). No El- Yes Name the significant natural resource: Specify acreage or frontage in feet: Briefly describe in specific terrns how the project will protect, preserve or provide new or increased access, including the type of access provided (swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, scenic views, etc.). Refer to specific project scope items, as appropriate: IMPORTANT: The application will be strengthened with documentation from outside experts that verify the type, quantity and quality of the significant natural resources. The presence and extent of these resources should be clearly depicted on the site plan. 20. WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT (OR A PORTION OF IT) PROVIDE NEW OR INCREASED ACCESS TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING? INLAND LAKE ri.I RIVER OR STREAM Name the lake, river or stream: Krohn Drain Specify acreage (for lakes) or frontage in feet (for lakes, rivers and streams): 9.750 linear feet Briefly describe in specific terms how the project will provide new or increased access, including the type of access provided (swimming, fishing, boating, scenic views, etc.). Refer to specific project scope items, as appropriate. Also, the location of these inland waters should be clearly depicted in the site plan: Increased access for kenic views & nature study will be provided by trails & boardwalks along thp Krohn nrain 21. WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT (OR A PORTION OF IT) PROVIDE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING? n Hunting D Fishing a Other Wildlife-Related Recreation Activities IE Fish Or Wildlife Habitat Protection Briefly describe in specific terms what opportunities will be provided for hunting, fishing, other wildlife-related recreation activities or fish and wildlife habitat protection that are not currently available in the area served by the project: Wildlife habitat, particularly for deer, will be_preserved from development and open to the public. Briefly describeexactly how the project will provide these opportunities. Refer to specific project scope items, as appropriate: Deer would be culied_in_an_organized huptsimilar to that nt Addison Oaks. IMPORTANT: Attach documentation from DNR Fisheries or Wildlife biologists or other experts that indicate the type, quantity and quality of the existing fish or wildlife resources, the need for additional fishing or hunting access and/or the need for habitat . Protection. 22. ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT (Check all that apply): The proposed project will provide for increased private investment in the area estimated at $ by the year The proposed project will provide for new permanent jobs in the area, estimated at by the year O The proposed project will attract additional tourists,* estimated at by the year ' The proposed project is part of a local or regional economic development or redevelopment plan for the area. Plan date: • Plan name: Plan prepared by: IMPORTANT: If any of the above are checked, the rationale and methods for numerical estimates provided must be included in Part IV. Also attach letters from local or regional planning agencies, economic development agencies, tourist associations, and local businesses and/or copies or excerpts from economic development or redevelopment plans, that justify and support the economic development benefits checked above. * Additional users are not considered additional tourists unless the application demonstrates that the persons are from outside the service area and will spend money while visiting the area. 3 PR 5750 (Rev. 12/06/2001) Unk** LI LI LI LI LI a LI LI LI LI LI El LI El I I El Yes " LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI 1 5 Part II must be completed for all acquisition applications and for development applications when any portion of the property has not been controlled by the applicant and used exclusively for parks and recreation in the past 10 years. If the project includes multiple parcels with different owners or histories, a checklist must be completed for each parcel. LI Check here if Part II does not apply and explain why: A. PROPERTY CHECKLIST: The checklist should be completed in conjunction with the landowner and anyone else that would have knowledge about the site. 1. Is any portion of the property used for industrial purposes, including manufacturing and/or minerals processing or extraction (sand, gravel, oil or gas) at this time? 2. Does the applicant, landowner or others have knowledge that any portion of the property has been used for purposes listed in Question #1 in the past? 3. 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 Question #1 ? 4. Is any portion of the property used at this time 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? 5. Does the applicant, landowner or others have knowledge that the property has been used in the past as indicated in Question #4? 6. Are any of the following stored, discarded or used on the property at this time — automotive or industrial batteries, pesticides or other chemicals used in agricultural practices, paints, industrial waste or other chemicals in drums or other containers? 7. Does the applicant, landowner or others have knowledge that the property has been used in the past as indicated in Question #6? 8. Is there fill dirt or other fill material on the property at this time from an unknown origin? 9. Does the applicant, landowner or others have knowledge that fill dirt or other fill material of unknown , origin has been placed on the property in the past? J 10. At this time is there any evidence of leaks, spill or stains from a substance other than water or does the applicant, landowner or others have knowledge that there has been such a leak, spill or stain in the past? 11. Are there any waste disposal pits, lagoons or ponds on the property at this time? 12. Does the applicant, landowner or others have knowledge that there have been waste disposal pits, lagoons or ponds on the property in the past? 13. Are there any registered or unregistered storage tanks on the property at this time? 14. Does the applicant, landowner or others have knowledge that there have been registered or unregistered storage tanks on the property in the past? 15. 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? 16. 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? 17. 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? 18. 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? 19. Is the property listed on any federal or State list of contaminated sites, including the site of a leaking underground storage tank? 3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If answers to any of the questions in the Property Checklist are "yes," an Environmental Report must also be prepared and submitted with the application. The Environmental Report should be no more than 3 to 5 pages and should include information under the following headings. Refer to the specific guidance included in Chapter 4, Section C, Part II of the "2002 Recreation Grants Selection Process" booklet on the information that should be included in this section. ooklet on the information that should be included in this section. p Actions Needed . Title Page 2. Site Conditions Implementation Responsibilities 3. Environmental Assessment Results 4. Assessment and Cleanu 6. Schedule 7. Confirmation Statemen 4 PR 5750 (Rev. 12/0612001) is A PROPOSED PROJECTS MUST BE FOR EITHER DEVELOPMENT OR LAND ACQUISITION. COMPLETE ONLY THE APPROPRIATE SECTION. This section provides detailed cost information about the proposal. However, these are estimated costs at the time of application. When completing this section, keep in mind that the appropriation of funds for successful MNRTF proposals may take as long as 12 months from the date of submission; your estimates should take this into consideration. For development projects, requirements for accessibility as required by State and federal law should be factored into the costs. 1. APPLICANT'S LEGAL INTEREST IN THE SITE: (Check One) Fee Simple D Lease 0 Easement Other (Explain) IMPORTANT: To be eligible, the application must include the completed "Documentation of Site Control" form (PR 5750-4) and the required attachments. Any form of control other than fee simple, Including lease and easement terms, is subject to DNR approval. 2. PROJECT COST ESTIMATE Development scope items should relate to physical elements of the proposal (trail construction, parking lot paving, landscaping) rather than aspects of project execution (materials, labor,. equipment). Scope items listed in this section should be clearly marked on the preliminary site plan to differentiate items proposed under this grant from existing or future development. Do not exceed 10 items. Specify sizes and quantities where appropriate (length of trail, number of picnic tables, for example). Include only eligible items in the scope. Do not include ineligible items such as engineering costs beyond 10% of the subtotal and contingencies. Applications that include ineligible scope items may be considered ineligible for consideration. SCOPE ITEMS SIZE OR (Limit each item description to 25 characters - Do Not Abbreviate) QUANTITY COST 1 $ 2 $ 1 3 $ l' $ 5 $ 6 $ 7 $ $ 9 $ 10 $ Subtotal $ Engineering (NOTE: professional design services are required to complete a MNRTF or LWCF project. May not exceed 10% of subtotal) $ Total Estimated Cost $ * This Total Amount must match Item #7a. of Part I (Page 1) of this application * . PERMIT ISSUES: Applicants must identify all possible local, State and federal permits that may be required for the proposed project and, at a minimum, make initial contact with permitting authorities. Briefly describe the permits that are likely to be needed for this project and what efforts have been taken to apply for these permits. Attach any letters to or from permitting agencies or other documentation of the efforts taken. Type of Permit Permitting Agency Efforts taken to obtain permit or determine permit requirements IMPORTANT: It is the grantee's responsibility to determine the need for and obtain all required permits. Approval of a grant does not indicate that the project will receive needed permits from the DNR or any other State agencies. 4. HAVE ANY COSTS BEEN INCURRED TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT? No fl Yes (Explain) 5 PR 5750 (Rev. 12/06/2001) ger 1. HAS LANDOWNER BEEN CONTACTED REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF PARCEL(S)? (Check One) LI No RI Yes 2. HAS LANDOWNER INDICATED PARCEL(S) IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE? (Check One) LI No RI Yes 3. HAS ANY FORMAL OFFER TO PURCHASE BEEN EXTENDED OR A PURCHASE AGREEMENT OR OPTION BEEN EXECUTED? (Check One) VI No LI Yes IF YES, the application must include a completed and signed "Disclosure and Certification Statement for Purohase Agreements and Options!' fort (PR 1923-1) and a copy of the Offer, Agreement or Option. See the "2002 Recreation Grants Selection Process" booklet for details. 4. HAS ANY PAYMENT BEEN MADE TOWARD THE ACQUISITION? (Check One) 7.4 No LI Yes If YES, these costs cannot be included as part of the total acquisition costs and are not eligible for grant funds. 5. PARCEL INFORMATION TABLE: Itemize estimated cost information for each parcel. If the application includes Relocation or Incidental Costs, the application must include a separate sheet that provides detailed breakdown of these costs. Incidental costs should include closing costs and the cost of one or more appraisals. Only a portion of the environmental assessment costs are eligible and assessment costs over $5,000 must be supported by additional documentation. Lawyers fees and costs for fencing, cleanup activities and demolition are not eligible Incidental Costs. See the "2002 Recreation Grants Selection Process" booklet for additional details on eligible costs. The "Total Acquisition Costs" (6) should equal the sum of columns (3), (4) and (5). TOTAL ACQUISITION COSTS (1 ) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) STATE ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED TOTAL EQUALIZED APPRAISED RELOCATION INCIDENTAL ACQ. COSTS a) LANDOWNER ACREAGE VALUE VALUE ($1 COSTS ($1 COSTS ($) (Cols. 3 + 4 + 5) William J. Sullivan 346.5 $553,480 $4,851,000 $40,000 $4,891,000 * see attached 1 - — V — — description TOTALS_ 346.5 $553,480 $4,851.000 .$40.000 ,$4.891,000 * For MNRTF applications, the total amount in this column is the "total project cosr and must match Item #7a. of Part! (Page 1) of this application. For LWCF applications, the "total project cost" is the sum of columns (3) and (4) only, as Incidental Costs are not eligible. 6. INTEREST ACQUIRED WILL BE (check all that apply): Fil Fee Simple LI Easement LI Other Explain "Other' and also list all liens, encumbrances, leases, restrictions, or rights to be reserved by the landowner. 7. ARE THERE ANY BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPOSED SITE? IR1 No LI Yes Intended Disposition of Buildings or Improvements? (Briefly describe): 8. ARE THERE ANY NON-RECREATIONAL USES CURRENTLY ON THE SITE OR PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE? 3 No LI Yes if yes, describe these uses and indicate when they will be terminated: (Explain): 9. INTENDED USE/DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACQUIRED PROPERTY: On the preliminary site plan and in the narrative below, provide a specific description of the intended use of the property, including the type of development proposed at the site, the projected time frame for such developments to occur and proposed funding sources. IMPORTANT: The description below, including the time frame(s), as well as the preliminary site plan, will serve as the basis for the applicant's contractual commitment (in perpetuity) if a grant is awarded, subject to change only with DNR approval. This property will be for day use visitors. Recreational opportunities will include picnicking, play grounds, Informal ball fields nature trails a nature 'reserve amenities will includ- h lk . 4 141011 .04 • 11. SI' water. A maintenance shed may be built as well. PR 5750 (Rev. 12/06/2001) 6 Or OVERNIGHT or EXPRESS MAIL to: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STEVENS T. MASON BUILDING, 6 th FLOOR 530 W ALLEGAN LANSING MI 48933 ler Attach one (1) to three (3) pages of narrative that provides the following information, using the headings shown below (in bold type). IMPORTANT: Refer to the specific guidance included in Chapter 4 of the '2002 Recreation Grants Selection Process" booklet on the information that should be included in this section. 1) Project Description and Purpose 2) Need for the Project a) Overall Project Summary: a) Need as Documented in the Community Recreation Plan i) Site Description; b) Applicant's Existing System ii) Project Description; c) Need for the Project in Relationship to Existing Facilities iii) Barrier-Free Compliance 3) Past Grant Performance b) Resource Protection/Recreational Opportunities 4) Other Funding Sources Considered Provided by the Project 5) Additional Information/Special Initiatives of the MNRTF Board C) Population of Project Service Area Please indicate below (check the boxes) which items are included with this completed application. • (required) 1:g (required) Project Summary and Needs Statement narrative. • (If required) • (If required) Appendix A, Explanation of Match Sources, if required. • (required) igi (required) Two (2) 8-112" x 11" project location maps. • (required) z (required) Two (2) 8-1/2" x11" preliminary site development plans. • (required) One (1) 8-1/2" x 11" map clearly delineating the legal boundaries of the park site. W (required) Two (2) 8-1/2" x 11" Plat or Parcel maps. • (required) tgl (required) One (1) copy of certified resolution from the governing body. • (required) . Igi (required) One (1) copy of advance notice and minutes of meeting held to take public comments on the application. • (required) R. (required) One (1) copy of letter transmitting "Notice of Intent" form (PR 5750-2) to Regional Clearinghouse. • (If required) g (If required) Letters or other documentation required supporting information included in the application. . • (required) One (1) copy of preliminary floor plans and elevation drawings for any proposed buildings or other structures. • (required) One (1) copy of "Documentation of Site Contra" form (PR 5750-4). • (If required) • (If required) One (1) copy of the "Environmental Report". • (If required) One (1) copy of the "Disclosure and Certifications Statements for Purchase Agreements and Options" with a copy of any executed Agreement or Option. CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE: Must be by an official of the applicant agency or an individual officially designated by official resolution to act on the applicant agency's behalf. I certify that all statements on this application and the attachments hereto are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. NAME (Printed/Typed) RAL.pm RI ,s..y 0 TITLE Exitnirrivt; OFFIc-el 'V SIGNATURE 4 8'4--1;4' DATE C) 2/27/02 To Submit this application package: MAIL completed application and attachments to: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PO BOX 30425 LANSING MI 48909-7925 Mailed applications must be postmarked by the US Postal Service NO later than midnight APRIL 1, 2002 for primary deadline or August 1, 2002 for secondary deadline (MNRTF Acquisition only). 7 PR 5750 (Rev. 12/06/2001) 41e Supplemental Information for form PR 5750 Pg. 3, Item 21: Existing Wildlife Resources/Need for Habitat Protection The subject property contains a high-value natural area as delineated in the Oakland County Natural Areas survey conducted by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory. The other major portion of this natural area has already been preserved by Cranberry Lake Township Park in Oakland Township. This acquisition would effectively preserve nearly the entire contiguous natural area. (See Map #9) On-site evaluation of the property found bird-of-prey spoor, abundant deer sign, and plentiful winter habitat for deer. Deer hunting would be allowed on this property as it is on nearby Addison Oaks County Park. Hunting opportunities are increasingly scarce in the Metro Detroit area, with many hunters obliged to travel farther and farther north or west to seek public land available for hunting. Pg. 6, Item 5 (5) Estimated Incidental Costs: Property Appraisal: 2 x $15,000 = $30,000 Closing Fees: $10,000 Total: $40,000 These fees are based on similar experiences with the Upper Bushman Acquisition. Project Narrative 1) Project Description and Purpose a) Overall Project Summary: i) Site Description The subject property is 346.8 acres of land in northeastern Oakland County. Located in southern Addison Township, the land belongs to the Sullivan family, who at one time cultivated approximately half of the site. The land now is comprised of rolling hills with dramatic vistas sloping away to the confluence of the two branches of the Krohn Drain. The majority of the property is covered by mixed wetlands, from emergent marshes to the wooded floodplains along the Krohn Drain. The National Wetlands Inventory of the US Fish & Wildlife Service describes the site as 214 acres of Palustrine Forested and Scrub/Shrub Deciduous Broadleaf wetlands. On- site inspection reveals some emergent marshes as well. (See Map #1, Project Location) The subject property is situated directly to the east of Addison Oaks County Park, a 750 acre park with significant natural features including Buhl Lake and the headwaters of the Krohn , Drain. Addison Oaks provides numerous recreational opportunities, including a newly expand RV campground. Addison Oaks is separated from the Sullivan family property by Walker Road, a narrow unsurfaced dirt road that only runs from Drahner Road to Romeo Road. ii) Project Description The property would serve as an annex to Addison Oaks County Park. It would be minimally developed for day use picnicking, hiking and nature study. A main entrance from Romeo Road would lead past a contact station to a picnic area with parking, drinking water and restroom. Shelters and playgrounds would be provided. Trails would be developed through the park to provide access to the scenic views and wetlands. The trails would involve some wooden boardwalks over sensitive areas. A viewing platform would be built looking onto the Krohn Drain. This would be suitable for bird watching and nature study. A significant portion of the site would be designated a Core Nature Preserve (CNP) as discussed in the Community Recreation Plan on page 81. The CNPs would be linked to ensure connectivity for wildlife movement. No other significant development is envisioned for this property. In the future, a crosswalk over Walker Road will be explored to allow visitors to move easily from Addison Oaks to the annex. (See Map #2, Site Development) iii) Barrier-Free Compliance: OCPR considers issues of universal access in every development project it initiates. All buildings are barrier-free. Every park in OCPR has significant portions of the site fully accessible to all visitors. This acquisition project itself does not involve construction of roads, buildings or trails at this time. However, when OCPR does develop the first phases of the preliminary site plan included in this application, the roads, parking lots, playgrounds, buildings and a substantial portion of the trails will be barrier-free. b) Resource-Protection/Recreational Opportunities Provided by the Project: The Sullivan Property is a very significant asset locally, and for the county as a whole. The Sullivan Property is the largest vacant parcel remaining in Addison Township. While the Sullivan family has indicated that they would prefer to sell to OCPR, there is no doubt that if OCPR is unable to buy, the property will be sold for housing development. This would be a tragic loss of opportunity for the public, both in respect to its valuable natural resources and its value as recreational open space. (See Map #3, Plat Map) Like nearby Addison Oaks, the Sullivan Property has dramatic glacial topography of end moraine ridges and rolling ground moraines. Almost 10,000 linear feet of the Krohn Drain winds through the property. 214 acres of wooded and shrub/scrub wetlands occur on the site, based on National Wetlands Inventory data. Upland wooded areas are remnant oak-hickory and mixed deciduous hardwoods, as well as successional faun fields. (See Map #4, Natural Features) keg I 'yak- • a , • • But the Sullivan property's importance goes beyond its own borders. It represents an extension of a significant arc of protected land that stretches from Orion Oaks County Park on the west side of Orion Township, through Bald Mountain State Recreation Area to Addison Oaks County Park in Addison Township. The property would further link to Oakland Township's newly created Cranberry Lake Park. This is significant as a regional network of protected areas for wildlife movement, and also for its potential in transportation greenways. It's proximity to the county line opens up possibilities for linkage to Macomb County. The town of Romeo and Stony Creek Metropark are both possible links to the Orchard Macomb proposed trail. (See Map #5, Regional Connectivity) c) Population of Project Service Area: Oakland County was home to 1,194,156 people as of the 2000 US Census. It is projected to grow by 14% over the next twenty years, according to SEMCOG. The Oakland County communities that fall within the service area are Addison Township, Leonard, Oxford, Oxford Township, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Oakland Township, Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Rochester and Rochester Hills. The project service area will also include areas of adjoining Macomb and Lapeer counties due to its location in the northeast corner of the County. As such, the project service area will serve approximately 469,000 people. 2) Need for the Project a) Need as documented in the Community Recreation Plan Oakland County Parks and Recreation's Community Recreation Plan 2002-2006 was recently submitted to MDNR. It highlights a number of issues confronting Oakland County in the next five years. The single largest issue predicted is the continuing development of the County (p.49). We are experiencing growth rates that exceed that of the rest of the State. This has resulted in open land disappearing even as the growing population increases demand for recreation. OCPR puts the highest priority on acquiring parkland for the future, with the goal of "increas[ing] by 2,400 acres over 1997 levels the park land acres owned by 2007" (p.77). Priority Model: OCPR has developed a GIS-based model for fmding and evaluating property for acquisition, documented in the Community Recreation Plan on page 77. The model takes into account natural features (as delineated by OC Planning, see Map #9), location, size, proximity to trails and several other criteria in parsing through parkland options. The Sullivan property falls in the top 0.3% of potential properties in the County. It is one of only two properties in Addison Township that meet this standard. The other, to the west of Addison Oaks, is already held by Upland Hills Farm, an ecology center, and is thus not likely to come on the market in the foreseeable future. Based on the priority model, this property represents an essential addition to OCPR. (See Map 6, Priority Model) b) Applicant's Existing System Oakland County Parks and Recreation manages over 6,000 acres of parldand in 11 separate parks. The parks are distributed throughout the County, with the majority lying in the outer northern and western township tiers. Five parks are larger and more natural, including Rose, Independence and Orion Oaks. Others are more focused on active recreation, like Waterford and Red Oaks. Nearby Addison Oaks has a variety of recreational offerings, from nature hiking to a conference center to RV camping. c) Need for the Project in Relationship to Existing Facilities As indicated above, OCPR is committed to acquiring parkland for the future, particularly land that meets the criteria outlined. While OCPR already preserves the majority of its acreage as natural areas, there is a persistent wish from the public for more lands to be set aside for conservation. This is demonstrated by the 1996 Nordhouse Survey, where 59% of the survey group listed acquisition of property to protect wildlife/natural habitat as the most important priority for OCPR. More specifically, these parcels represent the largest undivided tract of land remaining in Addison Township. The overwhelming majority of the township is now subdivided for residential development. This is the only significant remaining opportunity to add to Addison Oaks, as all surrounding lands are either developed, subdivided, or held in institutional hands. 3) Past Grant Performance Over the years, OCPR has benefited from many MNRTF and LWCF grants from the MDNR. Grants have been accepted in good faith, and every effort has been made to comply with all MDNR stipulations. OCPR is confident that future grants will also unfold in this spirit. 4) Other Funding Sources Considered The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's (CFSM) grant program was reviewed, but the project unfortunately does not qualify. CFSM's funds are targeted for greenway initiatives exclusively. While OCPR believes this project has significant potential for connectivity, it is still a community park, which is not a supported project by CFSM. We are not aware of any other grant program that funds acquisition of general parkland. 5) Additional Information/Special Initiatives of the MAIRTF Board Resource Protection: This project is important for Resource Protection. The subject property contains natural areas ranked as being of very high quality by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory's assessment of Oakland County (Map #9, Addison Township Natural Areas). Two- thirds of the property is comprised of various wetlands, from wooded wetland floodplains to emergent marshes. There are abundant signs of deer on the property. Addison Oaks often has a managed deer hunt to cull deer from the park. Based on the abundance of deer at Addison Oaks, it is very likely that the Sullivan Property would provide equally plentiful opportunities for hunting. Interestingly, the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) lists the bulk of the property as having historically been comprised of Wet Prairie. This would indicate that the tree cover now present in the wetland areas are encroachments due perhaps to fire suppression. Natural areas management in the future may be able to restore this land to a wet prairie, a rare and important Michigan plant community. (Map #7, Presettlement Vegetation) Water Access: The property contains the Krohn Drain, a stream feeding Stony Creek. Acquisition of this property would also protect all of the north branch of the Krohn Drain, which is a headwaters tributary to Stony Creek. The north branch of the Krohn Drain begins at Buhl Lake in Addison Oaks, and joins with the south branch in the northeast corner of the property. Acquiring this property would preserve access to this stream for the public in perpetuity. Community Recreation: As Oakland County undergoes rapid development, preserving open land for recreation is a crucial community wide goal. The four northeast townships of Oakland County all registered a very large (>15%) growth in population during the last decade. That growth continues unabated. Attendant to this population growth is subdivision and development of open land. The subject property represents the largest undivided parcel of open land remaining in Addison Township. Urban Recreation: This property would serve an urban population. As the metro Detroit population shifts outward, formerly rural parts of the county are taking on an increasingly urban character. This is reflected in the several hundred thousand people who are in the estimated service area. The city of Pontiac, which is home to 66,337 people, is less than 15 miles from the Sullivan property. G. William Caddell, County Clerk I Resolution #02070 March 28, 2002 Moved by Middleton supported by Douglas the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Webster, Amos. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, G. William Caddell, 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 28, 2002, 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 28th day of March, 2002.