5 2 Trail 8 5 Project Local Park, Open Space and Trail Sponsors A sponsorship program for trail amenities allows smaller donations to be received from both individuals and businesses. Cash donations could be placed into a trust fund to be accessed for certain construction or acquisition projects associated with the greenways and open space system. Some recognition of the donors is appropriate and can be accomplished through the placement of a plaque, the naming of a trail segment, and/or special recognition at an opening ceremony. Types of gifts other than cash could include donations of services, equipment, labor, or reduced costs for supplies. Volunteer Work It is expected that many citizens will be excited about the development of a greenway corridor or a new park or canoe access point. Individual volunteers from the community can be brought together with groups of volunteers from church groups, civic groups, scout troops and environmental groups to work on greenway development on special community workdays. Volunteers can also be used for fund-raising, maintenance, and programming needs.
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Military/Corrections Labor—This is the use of military or corrections institution labor and equipment to build projects.
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Military bases or Colorado National Guard.
Local Policies and Regulatory Measures Each community should enforce existing policies and regulatory measures or adopt measures that could aid in getting trails on the ground. The City of Brighton has several measures in place that could be used as examples including development impact requirements, fees and taxes. These are fees or taxes assessed on new commercial and residential property. Impact fees and local requirements reflect the need for facilities created by new development. In some instances, fees and requirements are specifically stipulated in the code. In some instances, certain improvements might be negotiated as part of the development review process. In addition, Brighton currently requires that: •
developers provide right-of-way and construct trails along streams and canals;
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developers provide trails and sidewalks along arterials and collector roads per published City standards and;
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park impact fees funds are collected for community and neighborhood parks. Developers must construct the park or pay a fee per unit. These can only be spent on park improvements, but could include trails in parks.
Some of the volunteer, youth and other in-kind programs that should be considered as a trail development resources include: •
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado— Organizes trail and land stewardship projects on public lands in Colorado.
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Mountain Bike Organizations—Including the International Mountain Bicycling Association and the Fat Tire Society.
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Youth Programs—Including Youth Corps and other programs for at risk youth.
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In-kind Resources—use of City, County, or donated labor and equipment to build projects.
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Applicable Brighton Standards include: •
Public Works Department Standards and Specifications Manual, 2002 Edition lists specific cross sections and design requirements for roadside trails and walks, multi-use trails, on-street bicycle standards and sidewalks.