AVALON MAILER TRAILHEAD UPDATE Parks and Recreation Division
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AVALON MAILER TRAILHEAD UPDATE Parks and Recreation Division October 28, 2008
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Background • Outstanding Issues • Next Steps • Action Requested
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Background • Outstanding Issues • Next Steps • Action Requested
PURPOSE • Discuss challenges with the development of a Trailhead at Avalon Park and utilization of $500, 000 Federal grant.
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Background • Outstanding Issues • Next Steps • Action Requested
BACKGROUND • Jan. 24, 2006 – BCC took 2 actions — Approved design of East Orange Environmental Center at Hal Scott — Approved Avalon Park Trailhead subject to: • Finalizing agreements with Avalon Park Developer • Securing bridge access from OUC at Hal Scott
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BACKGROUND Hal t Scot Potential Access Corridor OUC corridor ge id M Br r le ai . vd l B Site Avalon Park Trailhead
BACKGROUND Avalon Park Trailhead • . 66 Acres • Desirable Location • Environmental and Educational Opportunity • Opportunity for additional access to Hal Scott
BACKGROUND Avalon Park Trailhead Funding • County secured $500, 000 Federal Grant for design and construction • Executed Local Agency Planning (LAP) Agreement with State for design ($95 K) — Design completed ($35 K) • Permitting and construction on hold pending resolution of outstanding issues
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Background • Outstanding Issues • Next Steps • Action Requested
OUTSTANDING ISSUES Trailhead Access • No agreement with OUC for use of utility corridor and bridge to Hal Scott Preserve • No agreement with Avalon Park Developer and HOA’s along utility corridor or Mailer Blvd.
OUTSTANDING ISSUES Hal t Scot Potential Access Corridor OUC corridor ge id M Br r le ai . vd l B Site Avalon Park Trailhead
OUTSTANDING ISSUES Land Donation and Parking • Trailhead Property -. 66 acres • Park Land – 2. 2 acres • Church facilities and parking – 4 acres • School Recreation facility – 7 acres (Total Acres – 13. 86)
OUTSTANDING ISSUES Land Donation and Parking d. M r le ai v Bl
OUTSTANDING ISSUES Federal Grant Requirements • State notified County on September 2, 2008 that grant funding would be in jeopardy if no progress demonstrated. • Invoice submitted September 26, 2008 for design ($35 K). • Project construction must be bid by March 2009.
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Background • Outstanding Issues • Next Steps • Action Requested
NEXT STEPS • Allow Avalon Developer 30 days to provide the County the property and access agreements for use of trail. — Only acquire trailhead property and adjacent parkland property (2. 86 ac. ) If unsuccessful: • Relocate the trail project from Avalon Park to Parcel J serving as a trailhead on Moss Park Trail.
NEXT STEPS Alternative Trailhead Site Parcel J • Located northwest of Moss Park on Moss Park Road • 12 -foot trail on south side of Moss Park Road • State has indicated approval of site change
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Background • Outstanding Issues • Next Steps • Action Requested
ACTION REQUESTED • Board approval of Next Steps as outlined by staff
AVALON MAILER TRAILHEAD UPDATE Parks and Recreation Division October 28, 2008
