Agenda Item Name:
Title
Presentation of the Conceptual Master Plan for Squirrel Ridge Park
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Presenter:
John Morris
Description:
Presentation of the Conceptual Master Plan for Squirrel Ridge Park
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear the presentation and approve the Conceptual Master Plan. Authorize staff to procure design and engineering service to complete construction documentation and permitting for the Park
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Architectural and engineering services for Squirrel Ridge Park are estimated at $53,985 based on the $539,849 allocated for the project in the FY 2020 Capital Improvement Plan.
Fund#021.41.4100.572.31.00; Project 6194108 - Squirrel Ridge Park
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Background:
On November 8, 2016, Alachua County voters approved Wild Spaces and Public Places, a one-half cent sales tax to be collected in the county from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2024. The funds are collected to acquire and improve environmentally sensitive lands; and create, improve, and maintain parks and recreation facilities.
The Board has allocated 10% of the County's portion of Wild Spaces and Public Places revenues for recreational improvement projects. A prioritized list of parks was established for each quadrant of the County and potential park improvements were identified. Staff presented the Schematic Plan to ROSCO on June 18, 2019 and held a public open house to present the plan and solicit citizen input on July 16, 2019.