Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/14/2006

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VII. BASIS OF ESTIMATE Estimated costs for trail construction are based on recent comparable project costs as follows: = $22 per lineal foot $12 per lineal foot Bituminous Trail Aggregate Surface Trail = Other estimated costs vary on a per segment basis. Refer to "Cost Estimate and Summary of Work" for each individual segment. Easement acquisition costs and quantities are not included as part of this report. VIII. REVIEWING AND PERMITTING AGENCIES A. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area B. MNDOT C. Metropolitan Council D.. Watershed E. Corps of Engineers F. Anoka County G. City of Anoka H. City of Ramsey IX. DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND POLICY PLAN As the regional parks and recreation agency, Anoka County will be the lead entity to coordinate trail alignment and development throughout the proposed corridor. The county will work with the local jurisdictions, Anoka and Ramsey, to ensure that the trail alignment and trail development is planned and incorporated into future development projects. The Cities of Anoka and Ramsey, by adoption of the corridor plan, will provide for recognition and acceptance of trail development opportunities. Incorporating this feasibility study into the local, as well as the County's Comprehensive Plans, will ensure that efforts are made to successfully plan for and developthe proposed trail. Additionally, the county will forward this study to the Metropolitan Council for their adoption as part of the Mississippi River Regional Trail master plan. Upon adoption of this trail corridor, the County and local jurisdictions will hove a variety of funding options to provide for trail development. Trail developmentwill be eligible for regional dollars from the State of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Councilthrough the regional Capital Page 21 39