ITEM: 12.2 ADMINISTRATION - Jim Hafner, Stormwater Manager
Title
ADOPT THE 2013 OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Background
The Open Space and Trails Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is developed and recommended annually by the Natural Resource Conservation Board (NRCB) and is designed to cover city trail projects and management of the open spaces. These activities are for improvement and development of the City's open spaces and reflect some of the priorities in the Open Space Management Plan, approved by the Council on June 5, 2008. Specific areas to be improved in 2013 are:
Potential trail: Old Radisson Road |
62,000 |
Project continuation: |
|
Laddie Lake restoration |
2,650 |
Hidden Ponds prairie |
1,000 |
Hidden Ponds invasive removal |
10,000 |
Buckthorn Follow up: |
|
Kane Meadows area |
2,200 |
Laddie Lake |
4,200 |
Aquatore |
1,700 |
131st |
850 |
Oak Savannah |
750 |
Hidden Ponds |
750 |
|
|
Benches, kiosks, info boxes |
7,000 |
Total for 2013 |
$93,100 |
Costs listed are estimates and sales tax is not included.
The NRCB has discussed the priorities and makes these recommendations. Approval on bid awards will be made by the Council.
Funds for these projects are contained in the Open Space and Trail Fund. The current balance is sufficient to cover the 2013 tasks.
Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the trails and open spaces of the City of Blaine are being developed for the benefit of the residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the Open Space Management Plan for the development and improvement of Blaine's open spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Natural Resource Conservation Board has developed and now recommends approval of the 2013 Open Space and Trails Capital Improvement Program for the City of Blaine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council hereby adopts the 2013 Open Space and Trails Capital Improvement Program for the City of Blaine.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 18th day of April, 2013.