anchor Description
This project funds parkland acquisitions that serve residents in all areas of the County and in all park types. This project covers the cost of land plus acquisition expenses such as land surveys, appraisals, settlement expenses, and other acquisition-related costs. The project also funds expenses to make new parkland safe and secure upon acquisition, e.g. removing attractive nuisances, demolitions, interim improvements, posting properties, securing structures, cleaning up sites, etc. Acquisitions can include new parks or additions to existing parks. To the extent possible, the Commission acquires parkland through dedication at the time of subdivision; however, to meet all parkland needs in a growing and changing County, this method must be supplemented by a direct land purchase program.
anchorCost Change
Increase due to the addition of two fiscal years to this ongoing project, partially offset by a reduction in Program Open Space funding.
anchor Justification
Park, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board, adopted area master plans, and functional master plans guide the parkland acquisition program. This PDF provides latitude to acquire properties consistent with master plans and Commission policies.
anchorFiscal Note
provided from Program Open Space in Reduced Program Open Space funding in by to account for the lower POS Allocation received from State.
anchorDisclosures
Expenditures will continue indefinitely.
M-NCPPC asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.
anchorCoordination
Legacy Open Space PDF Legacy Urban Space PDF ALARF: M-NCPPC PDF Bethesda Park Impact Payment PDF Mid-County Park Benefit Payments