SUMMARY

Project Name: City/County Joint Parks

Department: Parks & Recreation

Start Date: 7/01/2023

End Date: 6/30/2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This will establish a funding stream for those recreational properties and facilities that are jointly operated by the City and Albemarle County. The establishment of such funding will permit the systematic and proactive replacement and renovation of these facilities, reducing liability and ensuring a safe environment for users. These projects would be similar in scope and scale to our small capital and capital improvements programs and not include regular operational maintenance activities such as mowing and restroom cleaning. The City/County split on capital funding is 50/50 for Ivy Creek Natural Area and for Darden Towe Park is 30.91% City and 69.09% County. The City has an obligation under our current management agreement with the County for joint operation for these areas. Costs reflected represent only the City's portion of the anticipated cost of the projects.

RELATIONSHIP TO Comprehensive PLAN:

Chapter 9 : Community Facilities and Services

Goal 1. Efficient Planning for Facilities and Infrastructure

Prioritize efficient construction and maintenance of all community infrastructure and facilities, and ensure that infrastructure capacity is built and maintained in line with growth or declining demand, as appropriate.

Chapter 10 : Community Engagement and Collaboration

Goal 2. Inclusive Processes

Seek out and facilitate the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a process or decision.

Goal 4. Effective Engagement

Define and evolve a clear process and strategies for how the City gathers input and shares information with all residents.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES / STATUS:

Objectives-This will establish a funding stream for those recreational properties and facilities that are jointly operated by the City and Albemarle County.

Status- We have a few uncompleted projects that still need it be completed. Ivy Creek Natural Area Historic Preservation Study which includes Farmhouse complex, out buildings and historic landscape. The installation of Synthetic Turf on five athletic fields has not been funded on the county side and this project will not be moving forward. Estimated Completion date 2025.