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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 2024.09.19 - 41928 AGENDA ITEM: Nine Mile Task Force Memorandum of Understanding DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation MEETING: Board of Commissioners DATE: Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:30 AM - Click to View Agenda ITEM SUMMARY SHEET COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD Resolution #2024-4474 Motion to approve the Nine Mile Pathway Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Oakland County and participating communities; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the MOU on behalf of Oakland County; further, that the Chair of the Board shall appoint three members of the Board of Commissioners to serve on the Nine Mile Pathway Task Force. ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY Interlocal Agreement Brendan Johnson INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In 2023 Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCP) was awarded a Planning Assistance grant from SEMCOG to convene the 6 eastern communities along Nine Mile Road (Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Oak Park, Ferndale, Hazel Park) to develop a feasibility study for a pathway along Nine Mile Road through those communities. The project has continued to evolve with OCP currently coordinating Phase II of the planning process, bringing in the western communities of South Lyon, Lyon Township, Novi and Northville. OCP is also facilitating a branding and logo development process to officially name the corridor and develop a logo and branded signage for the corridor that communities can use to begin branding the pathway. In an effort to continue the collaboration and solidify Oakland County's involvement in this exciting process, we have drafted a Memorandum of Understanding between the 6 eastern communities ("Nine Mile Task Force") and Oakland County (the 4 western communities will be added when the planning for their section of the corridor is complete). The MOU is non-binding but shows the intention of the communities and the county to continue to work together to implement the vision for Nine Mile outlined in the feasibility study. It acknowledges a voluntary, cooperative association between the parties and outlines our intent to work together to plan, design, construct and promote the Nine Mile Pathway. Oakland County Parks will continue to coordinate and convene the Task Force and support future efforts including further planning and grant-writing as needed. Oakland County will appoint 3 commissioners to serve on the Task Force to keep the Board of Commissioners engaged and informed on this project. POLICY ANALYSIS This request is to approve the Oakland County Nine Mile Pathway Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Oakland County and the communities of Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield. The purpose of the MOU is to clarify the plans for the development of the Nine Mile Pathway and to acknowledge a voluntary, cooperative association among the participating communities. Pursuant to the MOU, each community agrees to plan, coordinate and develop the trail through their community as proposed in the Nine Mile Pathway Feasibility study, to manage and maintain each section in their community and to attend quarterly meetings with representatives of each local unit of government for the purpose of cooperation in the areas of mutual benefit. The Feasibility study was completed in July 2023, and it provides an explanation of the Nine Mile Corridor Plan and its goals. You can review the Phase 1 Report of the Feasibility Study by visiting http://bit.ly/NineMileCorridor. The Nine Mile Corridor Plan is a vision to interconnect the participating communities through 18 miles of non-motorized facilities through South Oakland County. The Nine Mile Corridor, once complete, will connect residents to popular institutions and destinations including universities, hospitals, parks, schools, downtown districts and employment. There is no County funding needed for this proposal. BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at 248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional information. CONTACT Melissa Prowse, Manager - Parks & Recreation Planning & Development ITEM REVIEW TRACKING Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 9/19/2024 AGENDA DEADLINE: 09/19/2024 9:30 AM ATTACHMENTS 1. Nine Mile Board Phase II Engagement 2. Oakland County Nine Mile Task Force MOU COMMITTEE TRACKING 2024-09-10 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - Recommend to Board 2024-09-19 Full Board - Adopt Motioned by: Commissioner Penny Luebs Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (17) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: Kristen Nelson (1) Passed NINE MILE CORRIDOR PLAN PROJECT OVERVIEW WHAT IS THE NINE MILE CORRIDOR PLAN? NINE MILE CORRIDOR PATHWAY PHASE 2 OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND TEN COMMUNITIES CAME TOGETHER TO ENVISION A WALKING AND BIKING PATHWAY ALONG NINE MILE ROAD. WHEN COMPLETED, THE 30-MILE PATHWAY WILL CONNECT COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES ACROSS OAKLAND COUNTY. THE PROJECT WAS FUNDED THROUGH A PLANNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT FROM THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG). THE NINE MILE CORRIDOR PATHWAY PLAN WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE FOR PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT AND FOR PURSUING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. SCAN ME WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PHASE 1? WHAT COULD THE NINE MILE CORRIDOR PATHWAY LOOK LIKE? THE CURRENT PHASE OF THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON CONNECTING THE COMMUNITIES OF NOVI, NORTHVILLE, LYON TOWNSHIP, AND SOUTH LYON ALONG NINE MILE ROAD. SCAN ME WE NEED YOUR INPUT FOR PHASE 2! SHARED-USE PATHS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AND SIGNAGE Participate in our quick online survey by scanning the QR Code or by visiting ohmplanning.typeform.com/to/ VGUZTA2U Take a look at the Phase 1 Report by scanning the QR Code or by visiting http://bit.ly/NineMileCorridor Oakland County Nine Mile Pathway Task Force Memorandum of Understanding By and Among the Communities of Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield, and Oakland County. This Memorandum of Understanding between these 7 communities is for the purpose of clarification of the planning and development of the Nine Mile Pathway. This Memorandum is intended to acknowledge a voluntary, cooperative association among the participating communities and shall not be construed to create or establish binding or enforceable commitments, responsibilities, burdens, obligations or liabilities on the part of any participating community. Any participating community may terminate its participation upon notice to other communities. Pathway Development Each community agrees to plan, coordinate and develop the trail through their community as proposed in the Nine Mile Pathway Feasibility Study as they are able. The Nine Mile Pathway Feasibility Study will serve as a guide for pathway development, and may be adjusted as necessary for the success of the pathway. Management and Maintenance All issues of pathway development, management and maintenance of each community’s section of the pathway will remain the sole responsibility and be under the total control of each community. Quarterly Meetings Quarterly Nine Mile Pathway Task Force will be scheduled for representatives of each local unit of government for the purpose of cooperation in areas of mutual benefit. Concurrence The communities of Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield and Oakland County concur with the intent of this Memorandum of Understanding. ______________________________________ ________________________ City of Hazel Park Date ______________________________________ ________________________ City of Ferndale Date ______________________________________ ________________________ City of Oak Park Date ______________________________________ ________________________ City of Farmington Date ______________________________________ ________________________ City of Farmington Hills Date _______________________________________ ______________________ City of Southfield Date _______________________________________ ______________________ Oakland County Date