AGENDA DATE: 6/13/18
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Biscuit Run Park Master Plan Team Structure and Engagement
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Receive information on the staff proposal for Biscuit Run Park team structure and process moving forward, and direct the County Executive to appoint the Biscuit Run Steering Committee
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Crickenberger,Bowman, Shifflett K.
PRESENTER (S): Bob Crickenberger, Kristy Shifflett
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeff Richardson
BACKGROUND: On January 4, 2018 Governor Terry McAuliffe announced a partnership with Albemarle County to open Biscuit Run park to the public. Governor McAuliffe and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) signed a 99-year lease with Albemarle County for the property. The park with be the first of its kind in Albemarle's development area.
The lease was crafted to assure protection of the park's natural resources. A minimum of eighty percent of the park will remain forested, all sensitive natural heritage resources will be protected, and management concerns like invasive species will be addressed.
Since the Governor's announcement in January, a cross-functional team consisting of staff from Parks and Recreation, Facilities and Environmental Services, Community Development, Community Relations, Project Management Office and the County Executive Office have been organized to identify milestones for the early phase of the park.
This cross-functional team also met with DCR and Board member representation on May 23, 2018 to further discuss and plan roles and responsibilities moving forward.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION:
The development of a master plan requires a variety of skills and expertise to ensure a well thought out and successful process. Staff proposes initial steps in building the n...
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