Parks & Recreation System Master Planning PROJECT GOALS - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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February 20, 2020

Parks & Recreation System Master Planning

PROJECT GOALS BACKGROUND

PLANNING PROCESS ▪ EVALUATE PHASE ▪ ENGAGE PHASE ▪ ENVISION PHASE ▪ PLAN PHASE SUCCESS STORIES DISCUSSION

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This process will identify:

 The Community’s priorities.  What and how many facilities are needed?  How much land is needed?  How should facilities be developed?  Where?  When should facilities be developed?  What will it cost to construct and operate?  How much more land and facilities will be

needed as the population increases?

 How much staff will be needed?

Project Goals

PROJECT GOALS BACKGROUND

PLANNING PROCESS ▪ EVALUATE PHASE ▪ ENGAGE PHASE ▪ ENVISION PHASE ▪ PLAN PHASE SUCCESS STORIES DISCUSSION

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• 1. Robust Civic Engagement
• Steering Committee of Community Leaders
• Booths at Community Events and Festivals
• Open House format public workshops
• More convenient for community
• More FUN engagement methods
• Dollar Voting
• Dot Voting
• MindMixer and website throughout the complete process
• Stakeholder Discussions
• Statistically Valid Mail and General Public Web Surveys
• 2. Reviews All Aspects of Service Delivery
• Parks and Facilities
• Programs
• Operations
• Marketing
• Funding
• 3. Leads to Implementation!
• Capital Funding
• Tax Levies
• Foundations
• Partnerships

The Process

PROJECT GOALS BACKGROUND

PLANNING PROCESS ▪ EVALUATE PHASE ▪ ENGAGE PHASE ▪ ENVISION PHASE ▪ PLAN PHASE SUCCESS STORIES DISCUSSION

5  Detailed Implementation Plan  Timeline and Action Strategies

▪ Land/New Parks ▪ Facility Strategies ▪ Trails & Greenways ▪ Open Space ▪ Active and passive parks ▪ Athletic fields ▪ Funding Analysis & Revenue Strategies ▪ Marketing ▪ Organizational Structure & Staffing ▪ Programs & Services ▪ Policies

 Concept Plans  Draft and Final Reports  Public Presentations  Executive Summary

Action Plan

PROJECT GOALS BACKGROUND

PLANNING PROCESS ▪ EVALUATE PHASE ▪ ENGAGE PHASE ▪ ENVISION PHASE ▪ PLAN PHASE SUCCESS STORIES DISCUSSION

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Concept Plans

PROJECT GOALS BACKGROUND

PLANNING PROCESS ▪ EVALUATE PHASE ▪ ENGAGE PHASE ▪ ENVISION PHASE ▪ PLAN PHASE SUCCESS STORIES DISCUSSION

Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center

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Brady’s Leap Trail Project 2020-2021

Brady’s Leap Project Summary

Hike/Bike Steps Main Street

Brady’s Leap Trail Project – River Access

Park & Play Concept-Improved River Access

Project Funding & Estimate

• $700,000 AMATS Grant
• $150,000 ODNR Recreation Trails Fund Grant
• $10,000 CDBG Design Grant
• $140,000 In-kind inspection and labor
• $200,000 Park Funds (16%)
• Estimated project cost with contingency $1.2 million

Fish Creek Stream & Wetland Mitigation Bank

• Use of City property along Fish Creek as a potential wetland/stream

mitigation site.

• Funding for the project would come from Stream + Wetlands Foundation.

The project could be approved within ~12 months, at which point work targeting improvement of wetland and stream habitat on the site would be undertaken during the subsequent growing season (e.g. controlling invasive vegetation, seeding, planting). After the initial work is completed, the project would then be actively monitored and managed by Stream + Wetlands Foundation over the course of 10 years.

• Out of pocket, direct costs to the City should be minimal. Stream +

Wetlands Foundation will manage all aspects of design, project approval, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring over the first 10+ years. If Kent Parks and Rec serves as the long-term steward for the project, then we would receive money to fund completion of those tasks (e.g. preventing trespassing & dumping, etc.) once the project has been released by the Corps and Ohio EPA.

Fish Creek Stream & Wetland Mitigation Bank

Benefits for City and Watershed

• Removal of Invasive Vegetation – removal of large populations of

non-native species of vegetation. Following removal native seed, shrubs and trees will be installed throughout the restored wetland.

• Water Quality Improvement- Improvements to water quality via

shading of the Fish Creek Stream channel.

• Restoration of Wetlands – Incorporate the restoration of new

wetlands areas.

• Other Opportunities – Partnerships with local entities to conduct

research, enhance access to natural areas and improve

• pportunities for passive recreation upon completion.

Upcoming Events

• Who’s Your Mama - Earth Day Block Party April 25
• River Days – Friday May 15 and Saturday May 16