Title
Prospectors Point - Devonian Gardens Trail Link - Concept Plan
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council approve up to $50,000 from Restricted Surplus - Municipal Park to carry out a Prospectors Point - Devonian Gardens Trail Link Concept Plan.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
To generate a well defined conceptual plan based on community and stakeholder feedback that best meets their needs and provides Parkland County with the information necessary to seek out additional supports for the development of the project.
Summary
Parkland County is a proud, shareholding member of the River Valley Alliance (RVA), and has several projects planned along the North Saskatchewan River Valley. This trail link is one of them and proposes to build a 6 km linkage between the Devonian Botanical Gardens and Prospectors Point. This will provide connectivity for residents and visitors alike between these two popular regional assets.
A preliminary cost estimate was developed based on the order of magnitude costing for trail development used in the development of the River Valley Alliances Plan of Action. The preliminary cost estimate based on this information is in the neighborhood of $3,000,000. Two thirds of the costs would be covered through funding obtained through the River Valley Alliance and the Federal Government leaving Parkland County with one third at $1,000,000. Parkland County has used this high level information to approach a few Corporations for support and have been unsuccessful thus far.
Administration, along with our appointed River Valley Alliance members, feel the development of a Concept Plan is necessary. The development of this plan would include public engagement, investigation and confirmation of the most appropriate trail alignment and confirmation of development costs. This would better equip Parkland County to seek out the additional sponsorship and support we are seeking for this project.
If this project proceeds costs associated with the development of this Concept Plan may be offset by funding being provided by the RVA and Federal Government.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required):
Quality of Life - Goal #1 - Parkland County is a diverse and inclusive community that will balance the needs of its people and provide a choice of lifestyles in a harmonious an safe environment
Financial Impact:
Cost: $50,000
Source of Funding: Restricted Surplus - Municipal Park
Other (As Required)