To: Delrico J. Loyd, Public Works Committee
From: Barry June, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Parks Request to Approve Proposed 5-Year Parks Plan for DNR
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of the proposed 5-Year Parks Plan for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The plan will be valid 2024-2029.
BACKGROUND:
To be eligible to apply for Recreation Passport, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and Waterways grants, Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission (GCPRC) must have an approved 5-Year Plan on file with the Department of Natural Resources.
The Plan outlines possible project opportunities to improve facilities/park properties in the event that funding becomes available. Included in the plan is an inventory of Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission owned parks and facilities. Any parks and facilities not owned by GCPRC are not included. Partnership Agreements for parks and facilities maintained or operated by GCPRC may be included as an Appendix item to exhibit collaborations and cooperative relationships within the community. Local municipalities have also been invited to opt-in to our submission, increasing collaboration opportunities and community growth.
DISCUSSION:
Public review of the draft plan was made available October 16 through November 16, 2023, at seven district library locations, the Parks Administration Building, the Genesee County Administration Building, and digital by request.
Request for public review and public comment was advertised via social media, Parks website, and local print.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
None. This is a plan identifying possible projects throughout the Parks system in the event that funding becomes available.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The 5-Year Parks Plan promotes environmental stewardship and communicates available resources and services available to our residents and visitors of Genesee County. The Plan looks at possible projects, ensuring long-term financial stability and increases opportunities for collaboration and community growth.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, after proper posting and notice, public review, and comment of a draft of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation 5-Year Parks Plan 2024-2029 was collected for a period no less than thirty days; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the public review and multiple opportunities for public comment, a plan was developed for consideration by the Parks and Recreation Commission at its meeting on November 16, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the 5-Year Parks Plan 2024-2029 will be submitted to the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources for its approval as a necessary requirement to becoming eligible to apply for various DNR administered grant programs.
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Parks and Recreation Director to submit the 5-Year Parks Plan 2024-2029 to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the November 29, 2023 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).