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Program Category: 08 Project # 09 Project # 10 Project # Parks, Recreation and Open Space PR-24 PR-06 PR-05 Yes No NA x Funding Source Accounting Code FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 GCTA 17,000 12,000 17,000 RTP Grant 17,000 17,000 17,000 CTEP (City) 328,000 354,000 CTEP (County) 220,000 100,000 23,000 Open Space Bond 06 70,000 100,000 104,000 577,000 454,000 - - 157,000 Budgeted Funds Accounting Code FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 A. Land Cost 104,000 75,000 B. Construction Cost 386,000 419,000 C. Contingencies (10% of B) 52,000 21,000 D. Design & Engineering (15% of B) 39,000 14,000 E. Percent for Art of B) F. Equipment Costs G. Other 25,000 157,000 104,000 577,000 454,000 - - 157,000 Expense Object Accounting Code FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 Personnel 5,621 5,902 6,197 6,507 6,832 Supplies 1,493 1,747 2,044 2,391 2,798 Purchased Services 1,668 1,952 2,283 2,671 3,126 Fixed Charges Capital Outlay Debt Service 8783 8,782 9,600 10,524 11,570 12,756 - Responsible Person: Responsible Department: Preparer's Initials Total Score Dave Shaw Parks & Recreation KM 49 Is this equipment prioritized on an equipment replacement schedule? Are there any site requirements: How is this project going to be funded: Does this project have any additional impact on the operating budget: How is this project going to be spent: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM City of Missoula CIP Project Request Form FY 2010-2014 Description and justification of project and funding sources: The proposed Grant Creek Trail is an 8’-wide asphalt biking and pedestrian trail starting from the north end of the current RMEF trail and ending at Snow Bowl Rd. (3/4 mi. from Ravine trailhead). The proposed trail would be 3.3 miles (2.0 City; 1.3 County) running along and to the west of Grant Creek Rd. and would serve as the trunk system connected by future lateral trails from each of the subdivisions. This proposed trail is Grant Creek neighborhood initiated and supported, and enjoys a high level of community participation. This trail is urgently required to alleviate unsafe conditions and provide non-motorized means of travel. Grant Creek Rd. is a busy, shoulder-less, winding road with 45 mph speeds used by bicyclists and pedestrians, who have no other choice for travel/recreation in the Grant Creek corridor. Grant Creek consists of 13 subdivisions with no safe bicycle or pedestrian connectors between them for children or adults, and no means other than automobile to connect to community transport systems. This trail would connect to Rattlesnake Creek via Ravine Trail. It would also meet the bike lanes on Reserve St., virtually connecting to the majority of existing trails in Missoula. Spent in Prior Years OPERATING BUDGET COSTS Spent in Prior Years Funded in Prior Years REVENUE EXPENSE Project Title: Grant Creek Trail Date Submitted to Finance Today's Date and Time 06/02/2009 9:03 Description of additional operating budget impact: In FY09 the cost of maintaining trails was estimated at $2,535, additional years estimated at 5% increase for personnel and 17% for supplies per mile per year. The total mileage is about 3.3 miles. Cost of routine resurfacing approximately every 7 years dependent on weather not included in budget. ---PAGE BREAK--- Program Category: 10 Project # Parks, Recreation and Open Space PR-05 Yes No 1. Is the project necessary to meet federal, state, or local legal requirements? This cri- terion includes projects mandated by Court Order to meet requirements of law or other x requirements. Of special concern is that the project be accessible to the handicapped. 2. Is the project necessary to fulfill a con- tractual requirement? This criterion includes Federal or State grants which require local x participation. Indicate the Grant name and number in the comment column. 3. Is this project urgently required? Will de- lay result in curtailment of an essential ser- vice? This statement should be checked "Yes" only if an emergency is clearly indi- x cated; otherwise, answer "No". If "Yes", be sure to give full justification. 4. Does the project provide for and/or im- prove public health and/or public safety? This criterion should be answered "No" un- less public health and/or safety can be x shown to be an urgent or critical factor. Raw Score Total Range Weight Score (0-3) 5. Does the project result in maximum benefit to the community from the 3 5 15 investment dollar? (0-3) 6. Does the project require speedy implementation in order to assure its 2 4 8 maximum effectiveness? (0-3) 7. Does the project conserve energy, cultural or natural resources, or reduce 2 3 6 pollution? (0-2) 8. Does the project improve or expand upon essential City services where such 2 4 8 services are recognized and accepted as being necessary and effective? (0-3) 9. Does the project specifically relate to the City's strategic planning priorities or other 3 4 12 plans? Total Score 49 It is urgent to remedy the dangerous exposure of pedestrians and cyclists on Grant Creek Rd by providing a trail separate from the road as soon as possible and before a serious accident occurs. We have verbal agreements with individual landowners including Washington Corporation and others, willing to ease necessary and critical land for this project. Delays could mean loss of interest, and any changes of ownership could jeopardize crucial land easement for this project. If the momentum now developed for the project is lost by delays, the homeowners buy-in may subside and the trail may not be able to be created. The Grant Creek Trails Association has been formed to raise $50,000 by private donation to insure completion of the City portion in 2008 and the County portion in 2009. This trail encourages use of non-motorized transportation resulting in increased air quality. The need for motorized transportation between neighborhoods and other locations will also be diminished. This trail will help promote education regarding our elk population with a proposed elk viewing station. The trail provides access to the open spaces of Grant Creek and the connecting trails to the Rattlesnake. This trail would provide a safe non-motorized route that is inexpensive and convenient for Grant Creek residents, Missoula residents and Missoula visitors. The project is in concert with plans to conserve open space. It furthers the objectives of Transportation Demand Management(TDM) by providing a facility of affordable transportation, reducing the number of vehicle trips, and increasing transportation options for Missoula Residents. The trail was included as an unfunded project in the 2004 UTP Update and is mentioned specifically in the 2006 Open Space Plan Update. The trail is supported by the Master Parks Plan and the 2001 Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. It meets Strategic Plan objectives by promoting community involvement in partnership with City government, acquiring donated private property and furthering TDM goals. The concept of a Grant Creek trail separate from roads was part of the 1980 Grant Creek Area Plan, the 1987 Grantland PUD, and was a requirement of the City ordinance upon annexation of Grantland in 1989. Quantitative Analysis Comments The trail will alleviate traffic, provide safe routes between neighborhoods and provide a safe alternative to motorized transportation. In a December 2006 survey of GC residents, 330 people (exclusive of visitors and others from elsewhere in the City) indicated they would use the trail on a regular basis with 35% of Grant Creek residences responding. Project leverages come from the Open Space Bond, cash donations and easements donated by landowners to match CTEP and RTP funds. Because of public safety, this project should not be deferred. Also, we have verbal agreements with individual landowners willing to donate easements, which are necessary and critical land for this project. Delays could mean loss of interest, or any changes of land ownership could jeopardize crucial land easement for this project. Private donations of cash and easements will not be forthcoming if trail completion in the near term cannot be demonstrated. Not only do Missoulians use Grant Creek Rd. for recreational biking and walking/jogging, but the three local hotels have visitors who frequently walk along Grant Creek Rd. for exercise. With virtually no shoulder along Grant Creek Rd, and a speed limit of 45 mph, this creates a dangerous bicycle/pedestrian environment. This trail would make safe non-motorized connections between subdivisions and reduce traffic (and exhaust pollution) created by Grant Creek residents. This neighborhood accessible trail would also encourage physical activity, promoting individual health. Montana Code provides that services to annexed areas be provided on substantially the same basis and in the same manner as such services are provided within the rest of the municipality. Grant Creek does not have a safe means of bicycle or pedestrian transportation via a trail network, sidewalks, or bike street lanes as provided elsewhere in the City. Grant Creek does not have access to Mountain Line bus transportation. This project will provide the safe means of pedestrian/bicycle transportation via a trail separated from the road and designed for ADA handicapped access. If a separate CIP Request for a Park'n Ride with bus service and trailhead parking just north of Sevenar is approved and coupled with this project, GC pedestrians/cyclists/motorists will all have bus transportation access. Rebuilding GC Road to incorporate sidewalks and bike lanes is not feasible and is cost prohibitive. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (See C.I.P. Instructions For Explanation of Criteria) Qualitative Analysis Comments Project Rating Project Title: Grant Creek Trail ---PAGE BREAK---