Title
Proposed Devonian Gardens Trail Connection
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council approve up to $510,753 from Restricted Surplus - Municipal Park to develop the Off Road Trail Alignment with Asphalt Option to the Devonian Gardens.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the recommendation as proposed.
Purpose
To present the Devonian Trail Link Conceptual Plan information for Council's consideration and decision.
Summary
Parkland County is a shareholding member of the River Valley Alliance (RVA) whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the river valley to create one of the largest river valley parks in the world. They have developed a Plan of Action to guide the development of the park system. The RVA has secured funding from the Provincial and Federal governments as well as commitments from the shareholding municipalities to undertake a first phase of development with the Plan of Action. Parkland County has three projects identified as part of this first phase. Two projects, Prospectors' Point Park Upgrades and the Imrie Property Trail, have had the necessary planning and approvals completed and will be proceeding with development over 2014 and 2015. The third project, the Devonian Gardens Trail link, required further study as more information was required in order for Parkland County to make a better, more well informed decision about this particular project. The focus was on engaging the public to gather public opinion on the idea, identify potential alignment options, type of trail to develop, uses to accommodate and a better idea of costing.
The Devonian Gardens Trail Concept Plan has been completed and was presented to the Governance and Priorities Committee on May 6, 2014 for information and is before Council today for a decision on the next steps for the project. The attached Administrative Report highlights the Concept Plan, its results, options and costing for implementation.
If Parkland County is to proceed with this project detailed design must occur over the latter half of 2014, with project tendered in January of 2015 and construction to occur over 2015 and 2016 being completed by December 31, 2016 in order to meet the RVA funding requirements.
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: $510,753
Source of Funding: Restricted Surplus - Municipal Park
Other (As Required)