anchor Description
This project schedules renovation, protection, modernization, conversion, and/or replacement of aging, unsafe, or obsolete local park facilities and features. The park system contains over 300 local parks and many different types of facilities, many of which are over 40 years old. There are six subprojects, organized by categories of infrastructure, within this project, and each has a prioritized list of candidate projects, but projects may change or be grouped as needs arise or economies-of-scale can be achieved. Subprojects: Boundary Markings, Minor Renovations, Park Building Renovations, Play Equipment, Resurfacing Parking Lots and Paths, and Court Renovations. Improvements may include, but are not limited to, renovating and/or converting existing amenities, modernizing facilities, improving infrastructure, etc.
anchor Justification
Renovations scheduled in this project are based on ongoing infrastructure assessments, as well as requests from park operations. Failure to proactively renovate or replace aging park facilities and features before the end of their useful life results in decreased levels of service to park users, potential safety risks, and an overall increase in capital costs as repairs become emergencies.
anchorFiscal Note
Prior year partial capitalization of expenditures through FY16 totaled $37,611,000. FY20 Supplemental Appropriation of $250k in State Aid for Centerway LP. MNCPPC was awarded two State Bond Bills in FY18 of $50k for Good Hope LP and $125k for Stewartown LP. State Bond Bill in FY15 of $75k for West Fairland LP. FY15 transferred in $560k P&P Bonds from North Four Corners LP, #078706. In FY10, $285k was transferred in from Broadacres Local Park PDF 058702. In FY09, $74k was transferred in from PLAR Athletic Field Renovation PDF 998700. In FY09, the Town of Chevy Chase donated $30k for Playground Improvements at Leland Local Park. FY21 State Aid of $350k added for improvements at Longbranch-Garland Neighborhood Park and State Aid of $200k for play equipment at Olney Family Neighborhood Park and State Aid of $200k for play equipment at Olney Family Neighborhood Park. FY22 bond bill added $150,000 for Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park. M-NCPPC was awarded $1,195,000 of FY24 State Bond Bills for the following: Minor Renovations - Maplewood Alta Vista Park ($500k), Wheaton Forest Local Park ($195k); Play Equipment - Greenwood Local Park ($250k), McKnew Local Park ($250k).
anchorCoordination
Trails: Hard Surface Renovation, PDF 888754, Trails: Natural Surface Trails, PDF 858710