Agenda Item Name:
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Black Lake Preserve 10-year Management Plan
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Presenter:
Ryan Kennelly (352) 727-0432, Elisabeth Manley (352) 363-7412
Description:
Request for the Board to approve the Black Lake Preserve 10-year Management Plan
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Black Lake Preserve 10-year Management Plan
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Prior Board Motions:
On February 26, 2022, the BoCC adopted the guiding principles for the Alachua County Forever Program, including guidance on management plan development for county nature preserves.
On December 10, 2019, the BoCC approved and exercised the options to purchase the Lake Santa Fe - Johnson Tract and authorized staff to execute additional documents as necessary to close the transaction.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
An estimated $144,000 in initial improvement costs related to public opening from Wild Spaces Public Places funding, Fund 021.41.4160.537.xx and an estimated $9,000 in annual maintenance costs from the General Fund, 001.41.4160.537.xx.
Breakdown of Initial Improvement Costs:
$25,000 Parking lot
$10,000 Fencing
$25,000 New driveway
$21,000 Kiosks and interpretive/wayfinding sings
$5,000 Dock
$5,000 Solid waste and damaged barn demolition/removal
$8,000 Trail and road stabilization projects
$45,000 Consultant work for parking lot engineering plans
Project 6214104 Land Management: Black Lake already exists for the maintenance of this preserve, funded from Wild Spaces Public Places funds. $165,025 has been allocated from prior year WSPP revenues and a balance of $94,175.95 remains in the project as of 1/4/23. Additional funding will need to be added to this project in the future to fully fund the 10-year plan. The Department has been setting aside over $1million per year for land management since FY21 and has the additional budget to cover this expense.
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Environment
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Background:
The 286.74-acre Black Lake Preserve is loc...
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