Bellefonte Central. Study. Community Advisory Committee Meeting Four March 13, 2008

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1 Bellefonte Central Rail Trail Feasibility Study Community Advisory Committee Meeting Four March 13, 2008

2 Agenda - Bellefonte Central Rail Trail Feasibility Study 1. Review proposed alignment and phases 2. Review and discuss opinion of probable construction costs 3. Review and discuss funding strategies 4. Review and discuss operation, management, and security costs 5. Follow-up discussion on trail management structure 6. Review comments on draft document 8. Next Steps - Submit draft to PA DCNR for review - Schedule final property owners and public meetings - April Final Community Advisory Committee Meeting -May 2008

3 Proposed Phasing Plan Phase Description Ia 1b IIa IIb IIIa IIIb IV V Upper Gyp Road to Coleville Park Upper Gyp Road to Buffalo Run Community Park Clinton McKee Bikeway to Toftrees Montauk Circle Extension Bellefonte Loop North Bellefonte Loop South Toftrees to Lower Julian Pike Access Julian Pike Trail Access to Buffalo Run Community Park

4 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs Liberal Estimates - assumes the following: - Funding sources will require survey of easement and preparation of topographic survey for each segment. - PennDOT Funding - requires 15% of Construction Estimate to be set aside for construction inspection services. - Includes 25% contingency to cover issues unknown at this time, contingency will be reduced to 10% as final designs are prepared for each segment. C t b d 2008 t ti fi f t - Costs are based on 2008 construction figures, future phases must factor inflation

5 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs Summary Phase Description Opinion of Probable Construction ti Cost Ave. Cost LF L.F. Ia Buffalo Run Community Park to Lower Gyp Road $764,228 $ b Upper Gyp Road to Coleville Park $1,381,335 $ IIa Clinton McKee Bikeway to Toftrees $409,176 $31.89 IIb Montauk Circle Extension $252,182 $45.28 IIIa Bellefonte Loop North $1,151,900 $ IIIb Bellefonte Loop South $1,782,178 $ IV Toftrees to Lower Julian Pike Access Point $654,370 $ V Julian Pike Trail Access to Buffalo Run Community $1,157,482 $46.24 Park Total Cost $7,552,851 $95

6 Implementation Responsibilities Phase Description Opinion of Probable Ave. Cost Implementation Responsibility Construction Cost L.F. Ia Upper Gyp Road to Coleville Park $764,228 $60.41 Multi-Municipal Agency 1b Buffalo Run Community Park to Upper Gyp Road $1,381,335 $ Multi-Municipal Agency IIa Clinton McKee Bikeway to Toftrees $409,176 $31.89 Developer IIb Montauk Circle Extension $252,182 $45.28 Developer IIIa Bellefonte Loop North $1,151,900 $ Multi-Municipal Agency IIIb Bellefonte Loop South On Hold Due to Cost n/a On Hold Due to Cost IV Toftrees to Lower Julian Pike Access Point $654,370 $ Developer V Julian Pike Trail Access to Buffalo Run Community Park Currently Not Feasible n/a Currently Not Feasible Total Cost $4,613,191 Cost by Implementation Partner Multi-Municipal Agency Developer Cost $3,297,463 $1,315,728

7 Funding Strategies PA DCNR Grants PennDOT Grants Donations of Easements and Property In-Kind Services Foundation / Corporate Grants

8 Funding Implementation Strategies Phase Ia & Ib Phase Ia - Upper Gyp Road to Coleville Park Amount Notes Property Value Match $2,880 Value of donated SBWJA Easement In-Kind Services $161,073 Trail Construction with Road Departments of Multi- Municipal Agency Grants $327,906 PA DCNR $115,000 Foundations Cash Match $161,073 Multi-Municipal Agency Total $767,932 Phase Ib - Buffalo Run Community Park to Upper Gyp Road Amount Notes Property Value Match $7,500 Value of donated SBWJA Easement In-Kind Services $240,000 Trail Construction with Road Departments of Multi- Municipal Agency Grants $200, PA DCNR $83,500 PA DCNR - Benner Twp. Trail Access $200,000 PennDOT $100,000 Foundations Cash Match $200, Multi-Municipal Municipal Agency $83,500 Benner Township - Trail Access $200,000 Foundations Total $1,314,500

9 Funding Implementation Strategies P hase IIa & IIb Phase IIa - Clinton McKee Bikeway to Amount Notes Toftrees Property Value Match $7,500 Value of donated by Developer In-Kind Services $205,000 Trail Construction - by Developer Grants $205,000 PA DCNR Total $417,500 Phase IIb - Montauk Circle Extension Amount Notes Property Value Match $5,000 Vl Value of fdonated tdby Developer In-Kind Services $125,000 Trail Construction - by Developer Grants $125,000 PA DCNR Total $255,000

10 , and IV Phase IIIa, IIIb Funding Implementation ti Strategies t Phase IIIa - Bellefonte Loop North Amount Notes Property Value Match $7,500 Value of donated Graymont Easement In-Kind Services $125,000 Grants $200,000 PA DCNR $112,500 PA DCNR - Bellefonte Borough - Coleville Park Access $200,000 PennDOT $100,000 Foundations Cash Match $200,000 Multi-Municipal Agency $112,500 Bellefonte Borough - Coleville Park Access $100,000 Foundations Total $1,157,500 Phase IIIb - Bellefonte Loop South Amount Notes On Hold Due to Cost Phase IV - Toftrees to Lower Julian Pike Access Point Property Value Match Amount Notes $7,500 Value of donated by Developer In-Kind Services $205, Trail Construction - by Developer Grants $205,000 PA DCNR Total $417,500

11 Funding Implementation ti Strategies t ase V Ph Phase V - Julian Pike Trail Access to Buffalo Amount Run Community Park Currently Not Feasible Notes

12 Funding Implementation ti Strategies t Summary Source Amount Ave. Cost Per Phase Cash responsibility of multi-municipal agency $561,073 $187, In-kind services responsibility of multi-municipal municipal $526,073 $175, agency Grants $1,903,906 $317, Foundation Grants / Corporate Gifts $615,000 $205, Developer Improvements $735,000 $245, Property / Easement Donations $37,880 $7, Trail Access Improvements - Local Municipalities $308,500 $102, Total $4,687,432 If seven municipalities participate: The per municipality cash match, per phase, is approximately $27,000 The per municipality in-kind services match, per phase, is approximately $25,000

13 Operation, Maintenance, and Security Costs Security Patrols Trash / Litter Removal Maintenance of Drainage Features Leaf Removal Repair of ftrail ilsurface Repair of Signs, Bollards, Gates, etc.

14 Rail Trail Belle efonte Central Feasib bility Study Maint tenanc ce Cos sts Ope eration and Spring Township Event Person Hours per Event Frequency per Week Weeks per Year Total Frequncy Hourly Rate Subtotal Cost On-Going Monitoring Patrol trail $20.00 $2, Abrorist view $50.00 $20.50 Crushed Linestone Surface Level trail $20.00 $ Patch pot holes $20.00 $27.60 Remove plants from edge of trail $20.00 $ Asphalt Surfaces - At Roadway Intersections Sweep gravel and debris $20.00 $ Repair washouts $20.00 $ Coat or seal surface $20.00 $80.00 Patch pot holes $20.00 $40.00 Vegetation Mow shoulders $20.00 $ Mow to extent of brush clearance $20.00 $ Trim trees $20.00 $8.20 Remove leaves $20.00 $ Maintenance Activity Signs - Inspect / Repair / Replace $20.00 $ Fences - Inspect / Repair / Replace $20.00 $0.00 Barriers & Gates - Inspect / Repair / Replace $20.00 $0.00 Bridge / Culvert - Inspection / $20.00 $0.00 Debris Removal Trash Removal Pick-up litter $20.00 $ Trail Access Points Pick-up, collect, & dispose of trash $20.00 $2, and recyclables Inspect parking areas for hazards $ $ and repair or replace to eliminate hazard Mow Vegetation $20.00 $1, Restrooms - Inspection & Clean $20.00 $2, Kiosks and Signage $20.00 $ Estimate of Probable Operation $11, and Maintenance Costs Total Miles of Trail 1.38 Cost per Mile $8,390.07

15 nce intenan Costs on, Mai curity peratio & Se Op Bellefonte Central Rail Trail Projected Annual Operations, Maintenance and Security Costs Municipality Security Costs Operations, and Maintenance Costs Totals Ferguson Township $260 $428 $688 College Township $1,352 $1,942 $3,294 Patton Township $11,076 $21,566 $32,642 Benner Township $10,556 $27,150 $37,706 Spring Township $2,184 $9,394 $11,578 Bellefonte Borough $2,392 $7,910 $10,302 Total Operations, $27,820 $68,390 $96,210 Maintenance, and Security Total Mileage 17.2 Average Cost Per Mile $5, Volunteers support most of the operation, maintenance, and security of similar trails. Municipalities typically provide materials, and equipment, in-kind labor as needed, above and beyond abilities of volunteers. Costs projected herein assumes no volunteer assistance.

16 nce intenan Costs on, Mai curity peratio & Se Op University Students - Pool of Volunteer Resources Adopt-a-Trail Program Quarterly Trail Clean-ups Community Service Projects Community Service to Satisfy Judicial Penalties Volunteers support most of the operation, maintenance, and security of similar trails. Municipalities typically provide materials, and equipment, in-kind labor as needed, above and beyond abilities of volunteers.

17 Trail Management Structure Management structure recommendation: two components, public and private 1. Public Component - Provides access to government funding - Acquires property and easements - Holds property and easements - Ensures consistent development throughout corridor - Insures for general liability of trail - Provides routine maintenance - Provides law enforcement 2. Private Non-Profit Component - Provides access to foundation and corporate giving - Organizes and conducts fundraisers - Organizes volunteers - Assists with property and easement acquisition - Coordinating the promotion of the trail. - Promotes and advocates the trail - Builds support for expansion of the trail.

18 Trail Management Structure Public Component Centre Region Trail Council Create with an Intergovernmental Agreement - PA Act 177 This Act requires the agreement to be written to comply with the terms of Act 177 and include the following: a. The agreement must be enacted by ordinance. b. The ordinance must specify the conditions of the agreement. c. The duration of the agreement. d. The purpose and objectives of the agreement, including the powers and scope of authority delegated in the agreement. e. The manner and extent of financing the agreement. f. The organizational structure necessary to implement the agreement. g. The manner in which property, real or personal shall be acquired, licensed, or disposed of. h. That the entity created under this section shall be empowered to enter into contracts t for policies i of group insurance and employee benefits, including social security, for its employees.

19 Trail Management Structure Public Component Create with an Intergovernmental Agreement - PA Act 177 Furthermore, we recommend the agreement address issues such as: - Who will hold property and easements acquired for the trail. - Who is responsible for trail operations, maintenance and security. - Whether any responsibilities will / can be delegated to a outside entities, such as a non-profit organization, volunteers, etc.

20 Trail Management Structure Private Component Friends of Centre Region Trails Create as a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization in accordance with Internal Revenue Service requirements. 1. Articles of Incorporation 2. Bylaws Be sure to identify multiple purposes to provide broaden funding opportunities, for example: To promote the development and stewardship of trails in the Centre Region for recreation, transportation, and wellness purposes, and, for conservation of lands contiguous to the trail corridor for water quality enhancement, to preserve natural, cultural and historic resources.

21 Trail Management Structure Centre County Greenways &Trails Coalition Friends of Centre County Greenways & Trails Advisory Role Centre County One Representative ti Municipalities Bellefonte Borough Patton Township Benner Township Spring Township College Township Ferguson Township State College Borough Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority Penn State One Representative One Representative Each

22 Next Steps - Submit draft to PA DCNR for review - Schedule final property owners and public meetings - April Final Community Advisory Committee Meeting - May 2008 Discussion and Comments on Draft

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