AGENDA DATE: 8/2/2017
TITLE: Hedgerow Park Development Process Feasibility Study
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Hedgerow Park Development Process Feasibility Study Update
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Letteri, Kamptner, Henry, Crickenberger and Abplanalp
PRESENTER (S): Blake Abplanalp and Dan Mahon
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Douglas Walker
BACKGROUND: At its March 18, 2017, meeting the Board of Supervisors expressed interest in having staff move forward with the Hedgerow Park project through the Capital Improvement Program. In late February of 2017, the Parks and Recreation department requested that the Project Management Division of Facilities and Environmental Services (FES) assist in the inspection and evaluation of the proposed Hedgerow Park property based on this direction. Parks and Recreation and FES staff worked collaboratively to provide updated cost estimates and an anticipated schedule for design and construction associated with development of this property. The assessment process included meetings with County engineering staff, an engineering firm and a representative from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
A preliminary estimate and schedule were completed and shared with the Board at its April 12 meeting, at which time the Board authorized a conceptual engineering study to address potential issues that have design and cost implications. W.W. Associates of Charlottesville developed the conceptual engineering study and presented the completed study to staff on June 23, 2017. (Attachment A)
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: Today's presentation is to inform the Board of the findings and recommendations of the engineering study including:
* identified challenges,
* agencies needing coordination for approval of the design,
* estimated ...
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