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Introduction

 This 2019 – 2023 Livingston County Parks & Open Space Plan represents an

update to the 2012 – 2017 Livingston County plan.

 The jurisdiction of this plan is Livingston County, although specifically

Livingston County government owned park land (not intended to plan for local units of government).

 This plan follows the format required by the Michigan Department of

Natural Resources (MDNR).

Purpose of Plan

 Decision-making – This plan is intended to guide the parks, open

space and recreation decision-making of Livingston County government over the next five years.

 Grant Eligibility – A local unit of government must have an

approved five-year recreation plan on file with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to be eligible for the federal and state parks grants they administer.

Planning Process & Timeline

 Fall 2018 – Winter 2019 – Plan was drafted by Livingston County Planning

Department in partnership with the Livingston County Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee. During this time period we:

• Conducted a public internet survey
• Evaluated and analyzed survey responses
• Inventoried State, Metropark, County and Local parks
• Drafted new Goals & Objectives

Draft of the parks plan was concurrent with adoption of 2018 Livingston County Master Plan, and there is linkage between documents

Planning Process & Timeline

 February 11 – Draft plan was released for a 30+ day period of public review

and comment

 March 20 – Public hearing  April 1 – Review by Livingston County General Government Committee  April 3 - Review by the Livingston County Finance Committee  April 9 - Review by the Livingston County Board of Commissioners

Livingston County Parks & Open Space Administration

 Livingston County Board of Commissioners - Final decision-making body for

parks and open space planning and the approval of general fund expenditures.

 Livingston County Parks & Open Advisory Committee – Board of

Commissioners appointed 12 member Advisory Committee (including 3 County Commissioners). Committee is charged with the administration of County parks including: park development, activities, grant writing, etc. Committee is facilitated by staff from the Livingston County Planning Department and Facility Services Department. The committee meets bi- monthly.

Livingston County Parks & Open Space Administration

 Livingston County Foundation –

• A Michigan non-profit corporation that was established to accept

bequeaths of land for County parks.

• Functions as primary fiduciary for the 2 Livingston County Parks.
• The 7 person board administered the investments of the Foundation and

reviews and processes the maintenance and development expenses of each Livingston County Park.

Components of the Plan

 Community Description –

• Regional Setting
• Livingston County Character
• Demographics – Population,
• Households. Age and Land Use.
• For example: According to

available age demographics, Livingston County should be developing parks and recreation with the needs of your children (under 5) and senior citizens in mind.

Livingston County Population Forecast By Age Age Group 2015 Forecast 2045 Forecast % Pop Change 2015-2045

Under 5 8,863 11,054 27.7% 5-17 32,686 34,232 4.7% 18-24 16,346 15,146

• 7.3%

25-54 72,339 95,220 31.6% 55-64 28,457 25,860

• 9.1%

65-84 25,462 46,348 82.0% 85+ 3,134 13,706 337.3%

Components of the Plan

 Administrative Structure

• Michigan Enabling Legislation
• Parks & Open Space Advisory

Committee

• Livingston County Foundation
• Annual Budget/Financial Summary
• Volunteers
• Community Relationships

Public Act 156 of 1917 This act allows any city, village, county or township to operate a system of public recreation and playgrounds, acquire land or facilities, expend funds for operation,

• etc. The governing boy established

by this act is a recreation board, namely the Livingston County Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

Components of the Plan

 Inventory Of Existing Parks, Natural

Areas And Recreation Facilities

• Livingston County Public Recreation Areas

Map

• Summary and Individual Park Tables
• State of Michigan, Huron-Clinton Metropark,

Livingston County and Municipal Park Resources

• Public Recreation Authorities & Facilities
• Public School Districts
• Non-profit Nature Preserves and Sanctuaries
• Private Recreation Departments/Associations
• Private and Commercial Recreation Facilities –

Ballooning to Soccer

State Parks and Game Areas in Livingston County

Name of Park Acreage Location in County

Pinckney State Recreation Area 3,245 of 11,000 Putnam & Unadilla Twps. Island Lake State Recreation Area 4,000 Green Oak Twp. Brighton State Recreation Area 4,947 Hamburg & Genoa Twps. Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park N/A – 22 miles Hamburg, Putnam, Unadilla Twps.,

• V. of Pinckney

Gregory State Game Area 2,705 Putnam & Unadilla Twps. Oak Grove State Game Area 2,453 Cohoctah & Deerfield Twps. Unadilla Wildlife Area 1,000 of 1,163 Unadilla Twp. TOTAL 18,350

Components of the Plan

 Existing Livingston County Parks –

Lutz County Park

• Park History and Formation – Owen Lutz
• General Description of Park –

farmstead, farming, 100 acre area for trails,

• Primary Service Area
• Site Development Plan - facilities
• Accessibility Evaluation – CIL
• Ecological Evaluation – Weatherbee’s
• MDNR Grant Fund Status
• Park Photos

Components of the Plan

 Existing Livingston County Parks –

Fillmore County Park

• Park History and Formation
• General Description of Park
• Primary Service Area
• Site Development Plan – master

plan, site plan

• Accessibility Evaluation – CIL
• Ecological Evaluation – HRWC
• MDNR Grant Fund Status
• Park Partnerships
• Park Photos

Components of the Plan

 Planning and Public Input Process - Recreation Standards

According to the Recommended Classification System for Local and Regional Recreation Open Space and Trails, we believe that Lutz and Fillmore County parks are classified as: Large Urban Parks serve a broader purpose than community parks and are used when community and neighborhood parks are not adequate to serve the needs of the community. Focus is on meeting community-based recreational needs, as well as preserving unique landscapes and open spaces.

Components of the Plan

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Planning and Public Input Process – Parks & Recreation Opinion Survey

• A 10 question internet survey
• Successfully polled 204 residents
• Survey was open from August 3 –

September 7, 2018

• Responses were received from 19 of 20

local units of government

• News of survey published through e-mail

blasts, media and the Livingston County Website and Facebook social media

• 10. What sport or activity do you feel is

missing from parks in Livingston County? (open ended/write in response)

Top 5 Responses Number of Responses Splash Pad 51 Trails (hiking, running, fitness and biking) 34 Swimming/ Community Pool 13 Mountain Biking/ BMX Biking 6 Ice Skating 5

Components of the Plan

 Goals & Objectives

This chapter contains goals and

• bjectives developed by the Parks &

Open Space Advisory Committee. It contains 3 sets of goals and objectives for:

• The Parks & Open Space Advisory

Committee

• Lutz County Park
• Fillmore County Park

Carry out



Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee

• Coordinate parks planning with Foundation
• Build mutually beneficial relationships
• Consider additional land for parks & open

space



Lutz County Park

• Promote public awareness of park
• Secure and maintain leaseholders for park



Fillmore County Park

• Acquire and maintain park facilities and

natural resources to provide high quality recreation

• Plan for future phases of development

Components of the Plan

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Action Program This chapter contains an action plan chart with planned projects for the next five years. The chart contains the following information:

• Goal & Objectives fulfilled by project
• Project summary
• Project description
• Cost
• Funding source
• Action year(s)

Carry out Fillmore County Park (sample)

Goal Project Description Cost Funding Source Action Year(s) L Acquire and maintain park facilities and natural resources to provide high quality recreation. Construct Phase I dev.

• f park and
• pen to

public usage. $229,505 LWCF grant and Livingston County match 2019-2020 Increase visibility & park recognition. $0 General Fund, staff costs, and POSAC 2019-2023 Maintain and enhance the quality and vitality of natural resources in park. TBD Livingston County Found. 2019-2023