CITY OF HAVELOCK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) SLOCUM CREEK RECREATION AREA
Place Making – Slocum Creek
City of Havelock
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
Table of Contents: I.
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Background………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….2 Gent property acquisition Figure 1.1……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Table 1.1……………………………………………………………………………………………….....….3 Table 1.2………………………………………………………………………………………………........ 4 Properties being considered for acquisition (in negotiation)………………………………………..….5 Jerrett property – 104 Hickory Circle……………………………………………………………..………….5 Figure 2.1……………………………………………………………………………………..………………5 Grimm property……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………5 Figure 2.2………………………………………………………………………………………………..……5 Table 2.1……………………………………………………………………………………………….………6 Properties identified in Closed Session 1/25/2013…………………………………………………………..6 Table 3.1……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 Figure 3.1………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Improvements at Tourist and Event Center………………………………………………………………………8 Table 4.1………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Figure 4.1………………………………………………………………………………………………….……8 Figure 4.2……………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 “Place making” and Connecting the Vision of City Center through your CIP –………………….10 Prioritization………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….11 Table 5.1………………………………………………………………………………….……………….….12 Place making………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….13 Figure 5.1…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…14
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City of Havelock
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
Background –
Construction to replace the federal bridge at Slocum Creek, NCDOT project B-4488, is now underway and is scheduled for completion in May 2013. The NCDOT project presented Havelock with an opportunity to request a multi-modal environment at Church Road and US Hwy 70. Most importantly, the project ignited the process for place making within the vicinity of the Tourist and Event Center and Slocum Creek. To date the City has purchased 2.5904 acres (Figure 1.1) on Slocum Creek, formerly known as the Belcher property and is located on the corner of Church Road and Woodland Drive. Through a partnership with the Coastal Land Trust and the Division of Coastal Management, the City of Havelock has acquired fee simple ownership of the property to develop a waterfront park.
Figure 1.1 – City of Havelock owned property (Gent-Belcher) 2.5904 acres
Total purchase price for the property was $185,000 (See Table 1.1)
Figure 2.1 – Recombination Plat – Gent property
The City of Havelock plans to provide water access opportunities included but not limited to a kayak/canoe launch, fishing, and the preservation of a natural resource (Slocum Creek). The project is also supported by economic development initiatives for “place making” for the City of Havelock. The proposed waterfront park will serve as an appendage to the City of Havelock’s Tourist and Event Center and will provide a historic link from Havelock’s past to Havelock’s future. Estimated out of pocket expenses for purchase of the property are as follows in Table 1.1: 2
City of Havelock
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
Table 1.1 Purchase Price of property
CAMA contribution
Bate Foundation (Coastal Land Trust - CLT)
$185,000
$133,000
$20,000
Attorney General’s Environmental Enhancement Grant (CLT) $25,000
Net Cost (City of Havelock) $7,000
Renderings of the waterfront park were submitted with the 2012 CAMA Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Funds grant application. Amenities proposed for the waterfront park include but are not limited to: 1. Elevated multi-use bridge (bike and pedestrian) crossing Slocum Creek from Tourist and Event Center property to Church Road Waterfront Park (Location to be determined). 2. Multi-use paths connecting park to Church Road and Woodland Dr. and other properties TBA. 3. Kayak (small craft) launch from waterfront park. 4. Relocation of Trader Store and Train depot to waterfront park. Up-fit and utilization of structures for education/event centers. 5. Driveway entrances into Park facility. 6. Parking for use of park, education/event centers and kayak launch. 7. Landscaping. 8. Lighting. 9. Stormwater features (BMP’s) for development of park. 10. Picnic facilities, grills, water fountains, bike racks. 11. Wayfinding signage and general signage. 12. Engineering and Planning. *Costs to develop the property as desired and presented in the 2012 CAMA grant are anticipated in Table 1.2:
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Slocum Creek Recreation Area
Table 1.2 Number 1
Element Elevated multi-use bridge
Units 8’ – 10’ x 150’ – 200’ linear
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Multi-use paths
755’ linear
3 4 5 6
Kayak (small craft) launch Relocation of Trader Store/Train Depot Driveway Parking for use of park
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Landscaping
8
Lighting
9 10 11
Stormwater feature Picnic facilities, grills, etc. Wayfinding signs/entry/exit
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Engineering and Planning CHURCH ROAD PARK
Both units 2 50 spaces 365’ street scape/interior landscaping 15 poles Bio-retention 10,3,8,5,2 20 signs: stop, entry, wayfinding: walking path/boat ramp, event center *ESTIMATED TOTAL:
Estimate $1,200/linear foot = $180,000 - $240,000 $25/linear foot = $18,875 $20,000 - $40,000 $12-$16/square foot = $31,200 - $41,600 $2,000 $2,500/space = $125,000 $26,400 $1,500/pole = $22,500 $39,000 $19,200 $300/sign =$6,000
$48,175 – $57,175 $536,350 - $632,300
*Certain features included in park can be phased in, i.e. elevated multi-use bridge.
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Slocum Creek Recreation Area
II. Properties being considered for acquisition (in negotiation) – Additional properties are being considered for acquisition and currently in negotiation for purchase. Parcel # 6-053-026, a 1.43 acre tract located at 104 Hickory Cir, owned by Janet L. Jerrett, has currently been negotiated and agreed for purchase at $20,000. Figure 2.1 – Parcel # 6-053-026 – 104 Hickory Cir
Tax value is estimated at $46,200 per Craven County property records. The property is believed to have had historic significance (Civil War) and is a desired acquisition for Coastal Land Trust funding. Parcel #6-053-002, a 1.332 acre tract located adjacent to city owned property (Gent-Belcher), currently owned by Kenneth O. & Cresencia P. Grimm. Property has been appraised and interest has been conveyed to owner concerning purchase of property. Tax value is estimated at $4,500 per Craven County property records. The property will be connected via walking trails to recently acquired property owned by the City (Gent-
Figure 2.2 – Parcel 6-053-002 – Property adjacent to proposed waterfront park
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
Belcher) and is contiguous to future abandoned right-of-way (Church Road) where removal of the bridge is to occur. The property has also been identified as a desired acquisition for Coastal Land Trust funding. *Costs to acquire and develop the properties are anticipated in Table 2.1 Table 2.1 Parcel Data
Appraised Value
Tax Value
6-053-026 6-053-002
$78,500 $20,000
$46,200 $34,000
III.
Requested purchase amount $20,000 In negotiation ESTIMATED TOTAL:
*Potential Development Costs See Table 5.1 See Table 5.1
Properties identified in Closed Session 1/25/2013 –
Additional properties for potential acquisition were identified in Closed Session at the Board of Commissioners meeting on 1/25/2013. Negotiations for pursuing acquisition are in process. Those properties for potential acquisition via Coastal Land Trust are noted in Table 3.1 and shown in Figure 3.1: Table 3.1 Parcel ID
Property Owner
Acreage
Tax Value
6-050-119 6-051-055 6-053-001 6-053-025
Edward Cieszko Howard Muller Peter Freeman Travis Gilmore
7.75 6.23 1.057 1.161
$10,460 $51,850 $46,200 $46,200
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Requested Purchase *Potential Amount Development Costs Unknown See Table 5.1 Unknown See Table 5.1 Unknown See Table 5.1 Unknown See Table 5.1
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Figure 3.1 – Slocum Creek identified properties (orange) – Closed Session 1-25-2013
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Slocum Creek Recreation Area
City of Havelock
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
Improvements at Tourist and Event Center
Since 2009, the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation and the City of Havelock has been raising money to fund the Havelock Tourist and Event Center Expansion. Included in this document are probable cost to complete the expansion* (Table 4.1). Table 4.1 Element Building construction costs Site construction costs Interior exhibits Professional Fees Estimated Total Cost
Estimate $3,220,000 $960,000 $375,000 $418,000 $5,053,000
*This information is included for informational purposes and for consideration of funding that may be available through grants and inclusion in the City’s CIP. Costs included are mean values from a 2009 estimate. The expansion and improvement of the TEC is important for the Slocum Creek Recreation Area plan to reach its full potential. Site acquisitions are currently underway that will connect to this resource.
Figure 4.1 – Rendering of TEC expansion – Courtesy of CJMW Architects
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Figure 4.2 – Site rendering of TEC expansion – Courtesy CJMW Architects
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Slocum Creek Recreation Area
City of Havelock
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
“Place making” and Connecting the Vision of City Center through your CIP –
Havelock’s Slocum Creek Recreation Area CIP is a five year plan identifying various outlay and improvement needs in the Tourist and Event Center/Church Road/US 70 vicinity of Slocum Creek. By providing a planned schedule of public improvements, the CIP outlines present and future needs and priorities. The Slocum Creek Recreation Area CIP process will be ongoing. Each year the CIP document will need to be updated as grant funding could be available and needs change. The need or idea for capital improvements can originate from the Mayor, Board, Citizens, or Town staff. These items are compiled into this document and presented to the Board of Commissioners each year. Through the annual planning retreat and budget work sessions, the Board focuses on prioritizing the first year’s expenditures. Once the CIP is approved, it outlines the City’s official commitment to funding these expenditures in the upcoming budget. During the annual budget process forthcoming, the first year projects are refined and a financing plan is put into place within the budget to fund those expenditures. A CIP must be updated each year. Adopting a CIP does not end with the first year. Changing needs and priorities, emergencies, cost changes, mandates and changes in technology all require the CIP to be updated annually. The City’s public facilities, streets, parks, infrastructure, equipment, etc., are constantly in need of repair, replacement or expansion. These reasons require that the CIP be updated to maintain the financial strength of the City. The City of Havelock’s staff has updated the City’s overall CIP each year since adopting its first in 2006. Upon consideration of the Slocum Creek Recreation Area CIP, and its inclusion in the overall City CIP process, the following objectives should be included as a component of the City’s budget and financial planning process: • • • •
Focuses attention on community goals, needs and capabilities Achieve optimum use of taxpayer dollars Guides future community growth, development and economic development Advance planning ensures that projects are well thought out in advance of construction
The Slocum Creek Recreation Area CIP shall cover the (5) five fiscal years 2013-14 through 2017-18. This plan shall contain capital expenditure requests from each project.
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City of Havelock
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
Each project identified in the Slocum Creak Recreation Area CIP can be prioritized by a prioritization system, a summary by funding level for the fiscal year 2013-14 and a summary on each project and funding for each of the five fiscal years. Prioritization: A priority system will need to be developed to assist in the setting of priorities for projects located within the Slocum Creek Area. Not all requests can be funded in any given year due to budgetary constraints. The priority system at this point should be considered as a guide and certainly can be and should be modified during the budget planning process. Traditional CIP’s use similar systems as indicated below: A priority system could include a priority rating of high to low:
High:
Project mandated by local, state, or federal regulations. Project is a high priority of the City Board. Project improves quality of life (Economic development iniative).
Medium:
Project maintains existing service level. Project results in better efficiency or service delivery.
Low:
Project is not a mandate. Project does not improve service levels. Project does not improve quality or life.
Other Criteria Categories can include: I. II. III. IV. V.
Health/Safety/Welfare – projects that protect the health, safety and welfare of the community and the employees serving it. Economic Development – projects that provide for an opportunity for place making. Maintenance/Replacement – projects that provide for the maintenance of existing systems and equipment. Expansion of Existing Programs – projects which enhance the existing systems and programs allowing for expansion of existing services. Expansion of New Programs – projects that allow for expansion into new programs and services.
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
Last, a level of funding can be established: Level A – highest consideration for funding, Level B – moderate consideration, Level C – least consideration for funding resources. Using the criteria outline above decisions can begin to be formed for the potential funding of projects. A five year CIP for the Slocum Creek Recreation Area plan is established in Table 5.1. The projected costs are broken out over a 5-year period. Some of the projects and components of the project can be extended beyond a 5-year plan. Table 5.1 is to illustrate a cost projection. How each project is prioritized and funded will have to be measured against priorities and the City’s overall budget.
Description Church Road Waterfront Park Tourist and Event Center Expansion *Civil War Historical Site Potential Greenways/ multi-use paths Greenways from Parks & Rec. Master Plan **New sidewalks Underneath US Hwy 70 Bridge connecting east side of US 70 to west side (125’) TOTAL
2013-14 $107,270 $126,420
2014-15 $107,270 $126,420
Table 5.1 2015-16 $107,270 $126,420
$1,010,600
$1,010,600
$1,010,600
2016-17 $107,270 $126,420
2017-18 $107,270 $126,420
Total $536,350 $632,300
$1,010,600
$1,010,600
$5,053,000
$5,000 $40,000
$40,000
$40,000
$40,000
$40,000
$200,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$1,750,000
$10,439
$10,439
$10,439
$10,439
$10,439
$52,195
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$150,000
$7,842,495
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City of Havelock
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Slocum Creek Recreation Area
*Civil war site in the early stage of development, wayfinding signage/kiosk would suffice. Additional cost could be factored in for clear cutting and grading. ** Sidewalks could be offset by Sidewalk Fee in Lieu of, $30k+ is currently available
Placemaking (Figure 5.1): Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. Placemaking capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, ultimately creating good public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being. Placemaking is both a process and a philosophy. Process involves creating squares, plazas, parks, streets and waterfronts that will attract people because they are pleasurable or interesting. Havelock’s philosophy - The acquisition of properties in the Slocum Creek area produces many options and scenarios for place making. Connecting each of these properties will tell a story about Havelock (the place) and provide for walking and biking opportunities in Havelock. Literally a day at the park could be spent in Havelock, first by exploring Havelock’s ecological history at the newly relocated Trader Store or Train Depot at the waterfront park…..venture down to the creek and possibly see a working replica of the old grist mill. Next either kayak or walk down to Havelock’s Civil War site and see how advanced our military has become by kayaking or walking on the connector bridge to the Tourist and Event Center. Discover the evolution of transportation in Eastern NC by walking down to historical markers/kiosks identifying the old Church Road Bridge and take a sidewalk stroll to the new bridge and traverse under it to additional walking paths and further exploration of Slocum Creek. Hotels and restaurants already set the stage for an overnight stay in Havelock to explore a City rich in military and ecological history. Once these amenities (City and Regional a perspective) are put in place, then the possibilities for developing City Center per the City’s CAMA Land Use Plan grows more a reality.
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City of Havelock
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Figure 5.1 – Slocum Creek Recreation Area – Concept Map
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Slocum Creek Recreation Area