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Parks & Recreation System Master Planning PROJECT GOALS BACKGROUND PLANNING PROCESS EVALUATE PHASE ▪ ENGAGE PHASE ▪ ENVISION PHASE ▪ PLAN PHASE ▪ SUCCESS STORIES DISCUSSION February 20, 2020 2

Project Goals PROJECT GOALS This process will identify: BACKGROUND  The Community’s priorities. PLANNING PROCESS  What and how many facilities are needed? EVALUATE PHASE ▪  How much land is needed? ENGAGE PHASE ▪  How should facilities be developed? ENVISION PHASE ▪ PLAN PHASE ▪  Where? SUCCESS STORIES  When should facilities be developed? DISCUSSION  What will it cost to construct and operate?  How much more land and facilities will be needed as the population increases?  How much staff will be needed? 3

The Process 1. Robust Civic Engagement PROJECT GOALS Steering Committee of Community Leaders • Booths at Community Events and Festivals • BACKGROUND Open House format public workshops • More convenient for community • PLANNING PROCESS More FUN engagement methods • Dollar Voting • EVALUATE PHASE ▪ Dot Voting • ENGAGE PHASE ▪ MindMixer and website throughout the complete process • Stakeholder Discussions • ENVISION PHASE ▪ Statistically Valid Mail and General Public Web Surveys • 2. Reviews All Aspects of Service Delivery PLAN PHASE ▪ Parks and Facilities • SUCCESS STORIES Programs • Operations • DISCUSSION Marketing • Funding • 3. Leads to Implementation! Capital Funding • Tax Levies • Foundations • 4 Partnerships •

Action Plan  Detailed Implementation Plan  Timeline and Action Strategies PROJECT GOALS ▪ Land/New Parks BACKGROUND ▪ Facility Strategies PLANNING PROCESS ▪ Trails & Greenways EVALUATE PHASE ▪ Open Space ▪ ▪ Active and passive parks ENGAGE PHASE ▪ ▪ Athletic fields ENVISION PHASE ▪ ▪ Funding Analysis & Revenue Strategies PLAN PHASE ▪ ▪ Marketing ▪ Organizational Structure & Staffing SUCCESS STORIES ▪ Programs & Services DISCUSSION ▪ Policies  Concept Plans  Draft and Final Reports  Public Presentations  Executive Summary 5

Concept Plans PROJECT GOALS BACKGROUND PLANNING PROCESS EVALUATE PHASE ▪ ENGAGE PHASE ▪ ENVISION PHASE ▪ PLAN PHASE ▪ SUCCESS STORIES DISCUSSION 6

Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center 7

Brady’s Leap Trail Project 2020 -2021

Brady’s Leap Project S ummary

Hike/Bike Steps Main Street

Brady’s Leap Trail Project – River Access

Park & Play Concept-Improved River Access

Project Funding & Estimate • $700,000 AMATS Grant • $150,000 ODNR Recreation Trails Fund Grant • $10,000 CDBG Design Grant • $140,000 In-kind inspection and labor • $200,000 Park Funds (16%) • Estimated project cost with contingency $1.2 million

Fish Creek Stream & Wetland Mitigation Bank • Use of City property along Fish Creek as a potential wetland/stream mitigation site. • Funding for the project would come from Stream + Wetlands Foundation . The project could be approved within ~12 months, at which point work targeting improvement of wetland and stream habitat on the site would be undertaken during the subsequent growing season (e.g. controlling invasive vegetation, seeding, planting). After the initial work is completed, the project would then be actively monitored and managed by Stream + Wetlands Foundation over the course of 10 years. • Out of pocket, direct costs to the City should be minimal. Stream + Wetlands Foundation will manage all aspects of design, project approval, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring over the first 10+ years. If Kent Parks and Rec serves as the long-term steward for the project, then we would receive money to fund completion of those tasks (e.g. preventing trespassing & dumping, etc.) once the project has been released by the Corps and Ohio EPA.

Fish Creek Stream & Wetland Mitigation Bank

Benefits for City and Watershed • Removal of Invasive Vegetation – removal of large populations of non-native species of vegetation. Following removal native seed, shrubs and trees will be installed throughout the restored wetland. • Water Quality Improvement- Improvements to water quality via shading of the Fish Creek Stream channel. • Restoration of Wetlands – Incorporate the restoration of new wetlands areas. • Other Opportunities – Partnerships with local entities to conduct research, enhance access to natural areas and improve opportunities for passive recreation upon completion.

Upcoming Events • Who’s Your Mama - Earth Day Block Party April 25 • River Days – Friday May 15 and Saturday May 16