Agenda Item Name:
Title
Four Creeks Preserve Trail System Development
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Presenter:
Andi Christman, Senior Environmental Specialist, Parks and Conservation Lands Department
Description:
Four Creeks Preserve Trail System Development
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Authorize staff to move forward with development of trail system with two walk-in access points at Four Creeks Preserve as described herein.
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Prior Board Motions:
November 8, 2016 - The BoCC moved to place the Weiss property on the active acquisition list.
June 12, 2018 - In response to BoCC Regular Meeting Agenda Item #3 on the 5pm agenda, the BoCC moved to approve and authorize the necessary steps for acquisition of the Weiss property. The unanimous motion included direction for staff to follow normal procedures and due diligence for the acquisition, and additionally directed staff to:
1. develop a joint management strategy with the City of Gainesville,
2. work towards the property being placed on the Registry of Public Lands following acquisition,
3. open a basic trail system to the public within one year (including a basic trailhead and kiosk).
August 13, 2019 - During public comment in the 5pm BoCC Public Hearing, the BoCC moved that staff bring the issue of public access to Four Creeks Preserve and associated parking strategy along NW 37th Street to a BoCC public meeting so that the public and Board is informed of decisions being made.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Management costs of approximately $5,400 have been spent for initial public access to the preserve and was incorporated into the General Fund operating budget of the Parks and Conservation Lands Department; this was done at the direction of the Board. On-going costs will be minimal and a management plan will be developed that will include this land.
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Background:
INTRODUCTION
Four Creeks Preserve is a 715 acre preserve located in northwest Gainesville. The preserve is the first Alachu...
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