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Developers to build off-site McDonald Road trail using $449,596 in park fees; board recommends council approval
Summary
The board recommended that council approve an agreement allowing Estates of Bristol Valley LLC to use $449,596.51 in park fee-in-lieu funds to construct a 10-foot concrete off-site trail segment along McDonald Road to connect to the Stoneleigh trail system.
The Park Board unanimously voted to recommend that City Council authorize an agreement permitting Estates of Bristol Valley LLC (Michael Joyce Properties) to use $449,596.51 in park fee-in-lieu funds to build off-site trail segments that would connect the subdivision to the city's trail network.
Staff said the total is derived from 120 lots at $3,540.13 per dwelling unit, producing an immediate available sum of $449,596.51. The work described includes a 10-foot concrete trail, grading, relocation of fences, utility relocations at the Falcon Point entrance, retaining walls where required, engineering for topography, and easement exhibits for the city to procure permanent access from two property owners.
Meredith, speaking for the developer, said the smaller Estates at Bristol Valley streets are in and that the contractor expects to begin the on-site sidewalk work "probably starting in 2 weeks," while the off-site McDonald Road segment will follow and align with the larger Bristol Valley Phase 1 construction timeline.
Staff and developer representatives said using the developer's crew while they are mobilized will produce economies of scale and likely reduce the city's outlay and scheduling lag. The developer will be responsible for obtaining property easements and for most construction tasks; staff noted that if final costs exceed the fee amount, the developer has Phase 2 fees available and the city would reconcile final costs per the agreement.
The board made a motion to recommend execution of an agreement and forwarded the recommendation to City Council. City staff will draft the formal agreement, including mechanisms to reconcile cost overruns or underruns and to ensure the city receives the required documentation and surveys before easement acquisition.
Next steps: staff to prepare an agreement for Council consideration, including survey exhibits, easement language, and cost reconciliation procedures.
