AGENDA DATE: 6/8/2016
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Milton Boat Landing Property Acquisition
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution to approve the acquisition of property to expand the Milton Boat Landing
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Crickenberger, Mahon
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: This request is to consider accepting the donation of a 1.353-acre parcel (TMP 79-23C) located on the south west side of Randolph Mill Lane near the Milton Boat Landing along the Rivanna River (see Attachment A) for the purpose of expanding the County's boat landing facility at Milton. This land gift is being offered by the Virginia Land Trust, whose Trustees have signed a Deed of Gift to the County (Attachment B). Current conditions at the Milton Boat Landing site are not suitable to meet the growing population of river recreation users. Accepting this property would allow the County to potentially re-locate the boat launch and to expand the parking area, which would also serve as a trailhead for hikers and bikers along the Rivanna Greenway.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Natural Resources: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County's ecosystems and natural resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations.
Critical Infrastructure: Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
DISCUSSION: In recognizing the Rivanna River as a natural and cultural asset, Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and private partners have recently been working together to improve conditions along the river to invite more use. There are currently only three public boat launch/landing sites along this segment of the river: Darden Towe Park, Riverview Park, and Milton. Of these three landings, Milton is...
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