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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #08 Parks Capital Improvement Plan440d,t\ CHUBBUCK 1 0 0 H 0 Memo To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Community Services Department 290 E Linden Ave., Chubbuck, ID 83202 208.237.2430 www.CityofChubbuck.us From: Devin Hillam, Community Services Director ID 1 Date: November 28, 2023 Re: Parks Facilities Capital Improvement Plan Proposal To better understand where our parks priority funding should be to maximize the effectiveness of department funding, I asked J -U -B Engineers Landscape Architects to develop a scope of work proposal to create a detailed facility capital improvement plan for our entire parks and recreation system. The current plan which was done about 5 years ago is very high level and does not provide a prioritized list of projects across all parks, nor did it do a thorough assessment of every park facility and amenity to determine whether liabilities exist or provide a timeline of maintenance needs and costs for which to budget. Just as the pavement management study by Public Works assessed every foot of road in the City and provided a detailed list of where and when to do various renovations and the project cost, I believe that the same effort should be done in our city park system. Obtaining this report and GIS map/dashboard will help the department and the City Council better understand the financial needs for budgeting purposes. This project is currently not accounted for in the Parks Divisions' nor the Community Services' budgets but we were made aware that the City recently received $463,025.01 in monies from the closing of the 1992 urban renewal plan area. Attached: 1- J -U -B Park Facility Capital Improvement Plan Proposal 2- Current Parks Plan (2018) J:\Parks & Rec\Impact Fee CIP\2024 CIP - JUB\12.6.23 Council Memo—Capital Improvement Planning_parks and rec.docx 1 November 22, 2023 Devin Hillam Community Services Director Chubbuck City 208.239.3239 RE: Chubbuck Park System Inventory and Capital Improvement Projects La I wnwwr r I Inu. J -U -B FAMILY OF COMPANIES It is J -U -B ENGINEERS' understanding that Chubbuck City desires to inventory the condition of their existing 21 parks within the City limits. The purpose of this inventory is to help determine future capital improvement projects and find a systematic way to evaluate the condition of the park amenities to provide impartial recommendations for future replacement/improvement projects. The following tasks outline the scope of work to provide professional services as desired by Chubbuck City. SCOPE OF WORK TASK 11 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND MEETINGS A. Administrative Tasks — Tasks may include project management, phone calls, emails, product coordination, billing, and other necessary tasks to ensure the project runs smoothly. B. Project Kick-off Meeting — One (1) virtual meeting (1.5 hours) with the City. C. Progress Meeting #1 — One (1) virtual meeting (2 hours) to identify replacement schedule/priorities. D. Progress Meeting #2 — One (1) virtual meeting (1 hour) with the City to present draft capital facility plan document. E. Final Presentation/Conclusion Meeting — One (1) virtual meeting (1 hour) with the City to present final capital facility plan document. TASK 2 1 INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS A. Site Visits 1. Visit Existing 21 Parks — Visit parks and access condition of the parks and amenities. Log findings in ESRI Field Maps App. B. GIS Inventory and Analysis 1. Set-up ESRI Field Maps App for Site Visits —Generate categories/ranking system and setup app interface. 2. Work with Chubbuck City to Finalize Park Inventory Database — Finalize what data and ranking system will be used on the site and the final database. 3. Analysis of Park System/Generate Map with Replacement Schedule and Set Up Dashboard — Generate a web map with park inventory data. Upon review and collaborating with the city (task 3.A.1 below), we will generate a map showing park conditions and priorities for replacement/improvements. a 466 Kays Dr. Kaysville UT 84037 p 801 547 0393 /'801547 0397 )a, www.jub.com TASK 3 1 WRITTEN CAPITAL FACILITY PLAN A. Draft Document 1. Progress Meeting #1 (see Task 1 above) — Meet with City to discuss findings of GIS analysis and determine replacement schedule/priorities. 2. Write Document Sections — Write a draft 8.5 x 11" document containing the following sections. i. Introduction/Methodology (approx. 1-2 pages) ii. Park System Analysis Summary (approx. 5-8 pages) iii. Summary of Costs for Capital Improvement Projects (3-5 pages with individual cost estimate for each park provided in the appendix.) iv. Replacement/Improvement Schedule (approx. 1-2 pages) 3. Internal Review— Perform a QA/QC check on draft document. 4. Revisions — Make any necessary changes to the document. 5. Progress Meeting #2 (see Task 1 above) —Meet with City to review draft document. B. Final Document 1. Make Edits to Plan Document— Based on feedback from progress meeting #2, incorporate make changes including: i. Edits to Introduction/Methodology ii. Edits to Park System Analysis Summary iii. Edits to Cost for Capital Improvement Projects iv. Edits to Replacement/Improvement Schedule 2. Internal Review— Perform a QA/QC check on draft document. 3. Revisions — Make any necessary changes to the document. 4. Final Presentation/Conclusion Meeting (see Task 1 above) — Meet with City to review final document. 5. Revisions— Make any necessary changes to the document. 6. Prepare Final Deliverable — Print and bind a final plan document and close out project. A pdf copy of the plan will also be provided to the city. ASSUMPTIONS 1. Site visits will be conducted either prior to snow this winter or after the snow has melted this spring. The variability of the weather will affect the schedule. 2. Cost estimating will be based off discussed priorities or city selected capital improvement projects for each park in current 2024 dollars. 3. This project's final deliverable is a 8.5 x 11 written document that will guide Chubbuck City in future capital improvement projects within the existing park system. 4. Chubbuck City will provide GIS data to J -U -B's GIS team. www.jub.com J -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc. PROJECT FEE The fee proposed for completing the above outlined scope of work will be a lump sum amount of 42,900.00 with estimated breakouts for each task shown below for convenience. All reimbursable costs copying, travel, printing, etc.) are included. TASK 1— Project Administration and Meetings $ 7,500 TASK 2 — Inventory and Analysis $ 19,000 TASK 3 — Written Capital Facility Plan $ 16,400 TOTAL $ 42,900 PROJECT SCHEDULE The proposed schedule is as follows: Task 1 Project Administration Ongoing through the project Task 2 Inventory and Analysis Either Winter 2023 or Spring 2024 weather dependent) Task 3 Written Capital Facility Plan 8 weeks after completion of Task 2 We are excited about this project and look forward to working with you. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us. Thank you again for this opportunity. Sincerely, J -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc. Andre . Noor ander, PLA Senior pe Architect www.jub.com J -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc. HOUCK Developm ded 201S TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION 3 1.1 Project Description/Objectives 3 1.2 Background 4 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 5 2.1 Inventory of Existing Facilities 5 3.0 COMMUNITY SURVEY 22 3.1 Survey Results 22 4.0 PARK PROGRAMMING 23 4.1 National Standards 25 4.2 Standards Based on Population 25 4.3 Park Classification 26 5.0 NEEDS ANALYSIS 28 5.1 Demographics & Economics 28 5.2 Site Evaluations 31 6.0 COMMUNITY PARKS MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN 34 6.1 Espie Park Water Education Center 34 6.2 Chubbuck City Downtown Park 35 6.3 Miller Park 36 6.4 Multi -Use Trail System 37 7.0. FINANCIAL PLAN 38 7.1 Introduction 38 7.2 Summary of Park Development Costs 38 7.3 Local Funding Sources 43 7.4 State and Federal Grants 43 8.0 PARK CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 46 8.1 Construction Details and Descriptions 46 8.2 Construction Specifications 62 9.0 REFERENCES 61 Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A well-designed park system that meets the needs of the public it serves is a key component in creating a high quality of life in a community. Parks and recreational facilities can: affect the type and direction of growth in an area enhance the overall look and feel of a community facilitate positive interactions among community members. Essential to the successful development of a community park system is the planning process. This requires city planners to 1) work in partnership with their community and professional design consultants and 2) to find the right tools for creating and implementing a sound plan. This City of Chubbuck Parks Master Development Plan (Plan) is a tool for guiding the City of Chubbuck (City) in its efforts to maintain quality and continuity within its park system. The City is home to 22 named park facilities, occupying 87.4 acres of land. Found in this Plan is an inventory of these parks and their amenities with suggestions for improvements based in part on National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) guidelines, results of a community survey, and a community needs analysis. In addition, there are three proposed park master plans and one master plan for a proposed multi -use trail system all of which include a concept rendering and construction cost estimate. The Park Development Standards detailed in this Plan include the following: The City has established a standard of providing six (6) acres of developed park land per 1,000 residents. Neighborhood Parks should be at least 1/3 acre in size unless authorized by the City, or designated as a Mini Park such as a trailhead, or historical marker, etc. A City park should be within '/z mile of every resident, or closer. The NRPA provides guidelines for park development including types, quantity, and service distance, etc. as shown in Table 4.0 in this plan. However, caution will be used when following NRPA guidelines exclusively. The results of the Community Parks and Recreation Survey, input and experience of City staff, and information gathered at public meetings, etc. should take precedence in park planning. Park construction standards should meet or exceed the details as illustrated in this plan. All plans must be approved by the City prior to construction. All park construction work MUST meet local, state, and federal building codes. With the population growth rate for the City of Chubbuck projected at 3.5% per year, this Plan will help the City successfully develop its park system to meet the current and future needs of its residents while avoiding the costly and time-consuming mistakes attributed to the lack of proper planning. As the City Public Works Director, Rodney Burch, has often said: "Good public space does not happen by accident." Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Description/Objectives This Parks Master Development Plan has been prepared by Jackson Land Design, PC at the request and direction of the City of Chubbuck, Idaho. Because Chubbuck City is experiencing growth every year, and is expecting a jump in growth as a result of incoming businesses and upcoming developments like Northgate, the City understands the importance of developing a comprehensive master plan for a community -wide park system that satisfies the current and future recreation needs of its residents. The 2001 Chubbuck Comprehensive Plan states that as the City "grows and a denser pattern of land use emerges, the park system will become more valuable to residents. The City will expect new development to help expand the park system." It is the purpose of this Plan to provide a general guide to the City for making land use decisions pertaining to future park development, and to provide an outline of suggested park functions along with conceptual designs for four (4) sites included in the proposed community -wide park system. Cost estimates for these parks and multi -use trail system are also included in this Plan. The development of this Plan was based upon responses to a community survey distributed to a sampling of Chubbuck City residents, input from City personnel, and an evaluation of existing parks and recreation facilities in Chubbuck City as compared to standards for parks facilities as set by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). Park spaces and recreation facilities are integral components of community development. The location of a park or types of facilities within a park, can affect the type and direction of growth of surrounding areas. Furthermore, the physical attributes of a park can contribute positively to a community's aesthetics. It is also true that park facilities enhance the quality of life experienced by community residents by providing convenient recreational outlets, opportunities for community members to associate with one another, and an enhanced atmosphere contributed by pleasing green spaces. Essential to the successful development of community park systems is the planning process. Typically, it is more expensive and time-consuming to retrofit a park facility to an existing community, than if the park facility had been developed as an integral part of the planned community. In addition to the difficulties associated with retrofitting an existing park or open space, it can be especially problematic if a city must acquire land for "after the fact" park construction. The quantity and quality of available property diminishes, even vanishes, over time due to the encroachment of growing communities upon available open space. Cities are often faced with the costly option of purchasing land back from developers when the need for a new park or recreation facility arises. Therefore, it is necessary to begin allocating property for park sites now. This Plan will help the City successfully develop its park system to meet the current and future needs of its residents while avoiding the costly and time-consuming mistakes attributed to the lack of proper planning. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 3 1.2 Background Chubbuck City is a quiet growing community located in the northwest portion of Bannock County in southeast Idaho. The City's population is approximately 14,644, making it the second largest city in Bannock County. The nearest large urban areas are Boise (Idaho's capital) and Salt Lake City, Utah, located approximately 230 miles to the west and approximately 170 miles to the south of Chubbuck City, respectively. The climate of Chubbuck City is characterized by long, hot summer days and cold winters, with average annual precipitation of approximately 12 inches. July tends to be the hottest month with an average daytime high of 88 degrees F; January is the coldest month with average overnight low of 16 degrees F. Less precipitation falls in August than any other time of year, averaging 0.59 inches of rain. May is the wettest month with an average precipitation of 1.5 inches. Winter snow levels vary from year to year, but on average Chubbuck receive 44 inches of snowfall annually. Chubbuck sits at an elevation of 4,472 feet above sea level in part of the extensive Snake River Plain marked by seas of sagebrush landscape, fertile agricultural land, and historic lava flows. Chubbuck lies close to juniper -covered foothills and forested mountains banking the Portneuf Valley and is surrounded by diverse recreational opportunities, including but not limited to mountain biking, camping, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, bird watching, hunting, and fishing. Popular recreational attractions in the area include Yellowstone National Park, American Falls Reservoir, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Massacre Rocks State Park, Pebble Creek Ski Resort, and an abundance of public lands and sportsmen access sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In the early 1800s, French hunters and trappers from Canada and British traders visited southeast Idaho to trade with the native Shoshoni and Bannock peoples of the region. John C. Fremont -- an American explorer and expert surveyor and map maker-- came through Idaho in 1843. Among his many observations, he noted that this region of Idaho was appropriate for agriculture. Today, agriculture remains a keystone in southeast Idaho's economy --including areas surrounding Chubbuck-- with the production of potatoes, hay, wheat, and alfalfa as well as livestock and dairy farming. The railroad came through southern Idaho in 1880. Sugar beets were one of the principle crops of the area and were loaded onto railroad cars at a siding where Chubbuck is now located. The siding became known as "beet run siding". A senior conductor for the Oregon Short Line by the name of Walter Elmer Chubbuck was in charge of loading the railroad cars at "beet run siding". The railroad later began a tradition of naming sidings after senior conductors, so "beet run siding" was renamed Chubbuck in 1889 [Source: A History of Chubbuck written by Bessie M. Shrontz Roberts- Wright]. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 4 e 1. 1 wime MIND - V!lu4Aa.IL3;al'7wf'i x:41 y '`. 1 VIII L LL v lit N&fX111_ I Map 2.1 - Existing Facilities 1, Armstrong Park - 837 Boyd Street 2. Bicentennial Park - 300 Abraham Street 3. Bistline Park - 701 East Chubbuck Road 4. Briarwood Park - Eagle Rd. & Briarwood 5. Capell Park - 5246 Park Lawn Drive 6. Chase Park - 4559 Pinewood Avenue 7. Cotant Park - 625 Victor Avenue 8. Dalton Park - 400 Idealya Lane 9. Espie Park - 692 Darris Street 10. Heartland Park - 967 Striped Road 11. Heritage Park - 1051 Pennsylvania Ave. 12. Homestead Park - 715 Dell Road 13. Mary Harker Park - 5110 Kay Street 14. Jerry Rowland Park - 405 Hampton Avenue 15. Larry Miller Park - 801 Alpine Avenue 16. Long Park - 550 Thomas Street 17. Mary's Park - 854 Washburn Drive 18. Park Meadows Park - 4765 Galena Avenue 19. Sample Park - 5415 Stuart Avenue 20. Stuart Park - 5161 Stuart Avenue 21. Sunset West Park - 1360 Jenna Drive 22. Tree Valley Park - 810 Garden Drive Park Idnetifier a r' ._ r• a Y ip ____ t_ ~ ` fi"r, F _ 3E;Chubbuck Rd _ Rw 4 J> y I1(,T,1 Y, Tr' TIFTIl' t1vW , F' Y In i WAR i o e iT.-i'_. .Vrx.. Y. .. _ `.- a # • • 'moi rte., p; •-,-' r I orc . rte., p; •-,-' 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS This chapter inventories existing park facilities within the City of Chubbuck. Information was gathered during field investigation and through information supplied by City personnel. Park area and acreage were determined by reviewing City base map material provided by the City of Chubbuck's GIS Department. 2.1 Inventory of Existing Facilities Currently, there are twenty-two (22) parks encompassing 87.4 acres which fall under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department in the City of Chubbuck (see Map 2.1 Existing Facilities). The forethought and vision of previous City leaders to require that developing neighborhoods have a neighborhood park is commendable. Most of these parks are very similar in design and contain a playground with swings, picnic pavilion, walking trail, open grass area, and some landscaping. These "prototypical" parks are ideally located throughout the City. The following is an inventory and evaluation of these facilities. 2.1.1 Armstrong Park: (1.6 Acre Neighborhood Park) 837 Boyd Street Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Pavilion c. 4 picnic tables d. 1 Bench e. Half -court basketball (asphalt) f. Open grass with some trees Adjacent Land Use — Armstrong Park is bordered on the east and west sides by multi -family housing. On the park's north and south sides are single-family homes. Park Evaluation - This park is in fairly good shape are in great shape, but the pavilion slab is beginning to crack and show signs of age. It is recommended that ADA (American Disabilities Act) pathways are installed to connect the park's amenities with the adjacent sidewalk and roadway. The grass and landscaping Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 5 2.1.2 Bicentennial Park: (6.9 Acre Neighborhood Park) 300 Abraham Street Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Pavilion c. 8 picnic tables d. Park Benches throughout e. Full -court basketball (asphalt) f. Ball field with grassed infield g. Perimeter walking trail (8' wide asphalt) h. 2 horseshoe pits i. 2 asphalt tennis courts (needs removal / replaced) j. Asphalt play area (needs removal / replaced) k. 30 -stall parking lot 1. Open grass with mature shade trees Adjacent Land Use — This neighborhood park is located in an established neighborhood, and is surrounded on all four sides by single-family housing. Park Evaluation — This older neighborhood park is in fairly good shape with a variety of park amenities to accommodate many user groups. The grass and landscaping are in great shape with large shade trees located around the park's perimeter. Most of the park's amenities are connected with ADA pathways. There are two (2) very old asphalt tennis courts that appear to have been taken out of service. These courts need to be removed or rebuilt, and in their current state are a safety hazard. Also, there are two (2) horseshoe pits located within this old asphalt pad that need to be removed, or repaired. Adjacent to the full -court basketball court is another old asphalt pad that needs to be removed. The park's condition is consistent with a park of this age. Adding additional planter areas to eliminate some of the turf areas could be considered to reduce watering requirements. Also, additional benches, shade trees, and site lighting would help to beautify and add to user enjoyment. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 6 2.1.3 Bistline Park: (1.2 Acre Neighborhood Park) 701 East Chubbuck Road Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. 1 bench c. Sloped hill on park's east boundary popular for sleigh riding and ice blocking d. Open grass e. Few trees Adjacent Land Use — This neighborhood park is bordered on the north by Chubbuck Road, and to the west by Hiline Road and an irrigation canal. To the south and east are single-family homes. Park Evaluation — Along the park's eastern boundary is a 20'-40' slope which is very popular with the community for sleigh riding and ice blocking. There are only a half dozen trees and no shrub beds in the entire park. There are no pedestrian pathways, or ADA connection to the nearby streets with park amenities. These pathways should be provided. The park is elevated which allows for spectacular views to the west and south. 2.1.4 Briarwood Park: (1.5 Acre Neighborhood Park) Eagle Road & Briarwood Street Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Half -court basketball (asphalt) c. Perimeter walking trail (8' wide asphalt) d. Open grass with pine trees Adjacent Land Use — This park is bordered on the west by railroad tracks. To the south are commercial storage units, and to the north and east are a mixture of single family homes, trailer homes, and multi -family townhomes. Park Evaluation - This park is a long narrow park, and is in fairly good shape. The perimeter asphalt trail is looped and bordered by mostly pine trees which only provide limited shade. The asphalt basketball court is beginning to crack and settle. The park has no benches, picnic tables or pavilion. These should be considered along with adding additional large shade trees and shrub beds to help beautify and add to user enjoyment. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 7 2.1.5 Capell Park: (17.5 Acre Community Park) 5246 Park Lawn Drive Amenities include: a. Refrigerated ice skating rink with lights b. Concrete skating rink c. 3 ball fields with skinned infields & warning tracks d. Pavilion e. Restroom building f. Osborne Tennis Complex with 8 asphalt tennis courts g. Storage structure and tennis service shop h. Perimeter walking trail (8' wide asphalt) i. Open grass with mature shade trees j. Large parking lot along western boundary Adjacent Land Use — This park is mainly located in a commercial area. To the north of the park are the Diamond Court apartments. Along the park's eastern boundary are railroad tracks, and to the west and south are commercial businesses. Park Evaluation — This large community park boasts a variety of active recreational activities and amenities. A refrigerated ice skating rink, and concrete skating rink are fairly unique park amenities not commonly found in municipal parks in this area and anchor this park. These skating rinks are in fairly good shape with the exception of the perimeter safety fence. The fence has some exposed sharp edges which could present a safety issue. A PVC coated chain link fence replacement should be considered. Also, additional bleachers and seating opportunities for spectators should be provided. There are three (3) ball fields in excellent shape that all have skinned infields and outfield warning tracks. The Osborne Tennis facility is located at the park's north east corner and is in excellent condition. The site's parking is mainly located along the entire western boundary of the park. The parking stalls are not striped which could create confusion and safety concerns during large events. Adding striped parking stalls will help maximize the number of parking spaces and provide safer F edestrian and vehicular travel. Many of the park amenities do not have ADA connection to the parking lot. The large perimeter looped walking trail is in good shape, but could use park benches placed along the route. A community park of this size could use additional pavilions, and covered picnic areas. Shrub beds could be added to help beautify and remove some of the large expanses of turf and water requirements. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 8 2.1.6 Chase Park: (0.8 Acre Neighborhood Park) 4559 Pinewood Avenue Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. 1 bench c. Open grass d. 2 trees, 1 deciduous and 1 evergreen e. Park connects to Cotant Park to the east Adjacent Land Use — This small prototypical neighborhood park is mostly surrounded by single-family homes with an irrigation canal running along the park's southern boundary. Park Evaluation - This grassed park is in excellent condition. The playground structure is the only active park amenity. This park does touch Cotant Park to the east, but does not have an ADA pedestrian connection. The park's proximity to the canal and possible future trail along the canal would make this small park an ideal candidate for a trailhead with possible restrooms and water filling station. Parking for a possible future trailhead here could be accommodated by street side parking, or at the nearby Cotant Park. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 9 2.1.7 Cotant Park: (21.1 Acre Community Park) 625 Victor Avenue Amenities include: a. 6 ball fields with skinned infields. Fields are sleeved to allow for temporary fencing to accommodate joint use with open field sports, etc. b. Large asphalt slab with full court basketball & 4 tennis courts rough condition) c. Half -court basketball (asphalt) d. Grass volleyball court e. Large decorative memorial gazebo f. Restroom / concession building centrally located g. Small pavilion with picnic tables h. Recently demolished playground that needs to be replaced i. Perimeter walking trail (8' wide asphalt) j. On street parking along park's north & east boundary. Isolated parking lot at southeast corner of park k. Open grass with mature trees Adjacent Land Use — This large community park is ideally situated within an older established neighborhood, and is surrounded on all four sides with single- family homes. The park's immediate southern boundary is an irrigation canal. Park Evaluation — This parks main function is ball field complex. There are six 6) fields total all with skinned infields, and varying base path lengths, and distances to the outfield fences. Four fields are in a "wheel & spoke" pattern with a central concession and restroom facility. The interior asphalt walkways and bleacher pads that service this area are in rough shape, and soon will need to be replaced. Consider replacing with concrete. The lone two ball fields have no ADA connection to the parking lots, or other ball fields and park amenities. In addition, the picnic pavilion at the northwest corner of the park has no ADA accessible routes. An ADA pedestrian evaluation plan should be conducted for this community park, and ADA pedestrian pathways should be installed. During the time of this evaluation the asphalt tennis courts, basketball court, and nearby playground appeared to be under construction. These amenities should be replaced. The perimeter walking trail is in good shape, but could use additional benches and shade trees. Consider replacing the turf between the perimeter trail and park boundary with drip irrigation and shrub beds. This will help to beautify the park and reduce water requirements. The gravel parking lot at the south east corner of the park could be paved and striped to increase parking spaces and safety between vehicles and pedestrians. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 10 2.1.8 Dalton Park: (0.5 Acre Neighborhood Park) 400 Idealya Lane Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. 1 bench c. Open grass d. 2 trees Adjacent Land Use — This very small half -acre park is bordered on the north, east, and west sides with single-family homes, and to the south by an irrigation canal Park Evaluation — This park is typical of many of the existing City parks. It contains a playground, 1 bench, a couple of trees, and no picnic tables or shrubs. The existing amenities are in very good shape, but the park could use some updating. This could be achieved very simply by adding shrub beds throughout 52111theparktoaddcolorandbeauty. These shrub beds could be mulched with bark mulch, or rock mulch to minimize maintenance requirements. The turf area would be reduced by these plant beds, and drip irrigation could be installed that would reduce water usage. Also, ADA pathways could be added to link the nearby sidewalk with the park amenities. 2.1.9 Espie Park: (0.9 Acre Neighborhood Park) 692 Darris Street Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Small picnic pavilion c. 3 picnic tables d. 1 bench e. Open grass with trees Adjacent Land Use — This small "L" shaped neighborhood park is located in a developing neighborhood of single-family homes. Located within this park's boundary is a new City water tank. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 11 Park Evaluation — Espie Park in its current state is a "prototypical" neighborhood park, and is in very good condition. The City is currently installing a new water tank here, and has plans to create a new park and municipal water education themed park on this site (see Espie Park Water Education Center Concept Masterplan in this Plan). Once completed the newly renovated park will be 4.25 acres in size. 2.1.10 Heartland Park: (2.2 Acre Neighborhood Park) 967 Stripes Road Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Small picnic pavilion c. Half -court basketball (concrete) d. Open grass with evergreen tree screen above ravine Adjacent Land Use — Heartland Park is bordered on the north, east and west with single-family homes, and to the north a very large drainage ravine. Park Evaluation — This park is a typical neighborhood park for the City of Chubbuck. What's here is in great shape. However, a park of this size needs more amenities. The park's size would allow for additional amenities to be added increasing the park's use and appeal. These amenities should be linked to the street side parking with ADA accessible routes. Plant beds with drip irrigation could be added to help beautify and add needed shade. The nearby drainage could be utilized to possibly add a "nature" themed play area that utilizes the slopes and natural vegetation in this area. Additional park benches could be placed along a new looped ADA trail that would allow users to enjoy the magnificent views visible in all directions from this elevated park site. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 12 2.1.11 Heritage Park: (2.9 Acre Neighborhood Park) 1051 Pennsylvania Avenue Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Pavilion c. 4 picnic tables d. 3 Benches e. Half -court basketball (asphalt) f. Perimeter walking trail (8' wide asphalt) g. Large elevated mound (grassed) for winter sledding, etc. h. 15 -stall parking lot at park's south end i. Open grass with mature shade trees Adjacent Land Use - This rectangular shaped park is surrounded on all four sides by single-family homes. Park Evaluation - This is a very nice older park located in an established neighborhood. The trees are large and mature and add lots of shade. Central to this park is a large grassed hill that can be used for winter sledding, or summer ice blocking, etc. The park has an asphalt walking trail that loops the park, and provides connection to the adjacent homes. - Additional benches could be placed - @ along a trail of this length. The 15- +- g stall parking lot at the park's south end is in good shape with ADA parking and accessibility to park amenities. There are several portable potties servicing this park that should be replaced with a new permanent restroom facility. Additional shrub beds with drip irrigation would help to beautify and reduce maintenance and water requirements. 2.1.12 Homestead Park: (2.6 Acre Neighborhood Park) 715 Dell Road Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & wood mulch surfacing) Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 13 b. Pavilion c. 4 picnic tables d. 1 bench e. Full -court basketball (asphalt) f. Grass Volleyball Court g. Perimeter trail (8' wide asphalt) h. Open grass with mix of trees Adjacent Land Use — This long narrow park is surrounded on all four sides by newer single-family homes, and is serviced by several streets and cul-de-sacs. Park Evaluation — Homestead Park is a very nice newer park located in a developing neighborhood. The layout of the park allows for excellent connection to the nearby homes, and the road layouts provide excellent vehicular access. There are a wide variety of park amenities that are all in very good condition. The lawn and plant material are in good condition. Additional trees, and shrubs would help to add interest and beauty to the park. Also, a permanent restroom building should be considered for a park this size. There is no visible park sign. 2.1.13 Mary Harker Park: (1.3 Acre Neighborhood Park) 5110 Kay Street Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Half -court basketball (asphalt) c. 1 bench d. Open grass with trees Adjacent Land Use — This "L" -shaped park is surrounded on all four sides by established single-family homes. Park Evaluation — Mary Harker Park is an older park that is beginning to show some age. There are two (2) playground structures that are nearing the end of their safety cycle. Rust and faded plastic are indications that these play structures should be replaced. There are no visible park benches in the entire park. Benches should be provided at a minimum close to the playgrounds. There is no pavilion, or covered picnic structures in this park. Also, there are no visible picnic tables in this park. There are no ADA connections to park amenities. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 14 2.1.14 Jerry Rowland Park: (2.2 Acre Neighborhood Park) 405 Hampton Avenue Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Small picnic pavilion c. 4 picnic tables d. 1 bench e. Half -court basketball (asphalt) f. Grass volleyball court g. Elevated mound (grassed) for winter sledding, etc. h. 12 -stall parking lot at park's southeast edge i. Trail connector spurs to north and south neighborhoods j. Open grass with a mix of trees Adjacent Land Use — This prototypical neighborhood park is bordered on the north, south and east sides by single-family homes, and to the west by railroad tracks. Park Evaluation — This is a very nice neighborhood park with added interest due to the park's undulating topography. Central to the park is a grassed mound approximately 20' tall for winter and summer fun. The perimeter looped walking trail has excellent connection and tie-ins to the neighborhood and 12 -stall parking lot. The park has a nice mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees placed throughout the park. The small pavilion and play structure are in fair condition. Additional picnic tables and benches could be placed along the walking path. Shrub beds could replace some of the turf to minimize watering requirements, and add beauty and additional interest to this efficient park. 2.1.15 Larry Miller Park: (2.3 Acre Neighborhood Park) 801 Alpine Avenue Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Half -court basketball (asphalt) c. Perimeter trail (8' wide asphalt) with some benches d. 5 -stall parking lot at park's northeast edge e. Open grass with mix of trees Adjacent Land Use — This "L" -shaped park is located in a single-family neighborhood with I-86 running along the park's southern boundary. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 15 Park Evaluation — Like several of the City neighborhood parks this site also serves as a storm water management site for the surrounding area. On the day of this site evaluation the grass area was very wet and saturated. In the photo below tire tracks are visible caused by a stuck maintenance vehicle when it encountered the soggy lawn. In addition, due to the wet ground several trees along the perimeter trail have settled and are leaning. The trail is also rutted and settled due to the wet ground. This wet condition may only be an occasional concern during spring melt and heavy rains, but it is recommended that a licensed civil LARRY MILLER CITY PARK engineer examine the site for drainage issues. The perimeter looped walking trail connects the park to the surrounding neighborhoods, and streets. There are no visible benches, or picnic tables in the park. The park has good visibility from the interstate, but visibility from the nearby streets and neighborhood is difficult. A landscape park entrance feature could help potential users find this hidden park. 2.1.16 Long Park: (1.4 Acre Neighborhood Park) 550 Thomas Street Amenities include: a. Park is underdevelopment with only 1 bench & landscaping b. Open grass area was recently hydro -seeded c. A mix of trees have been recently planted around the park Adjacent Land Use — This brand new park is surrounded on all four sides by a developing single-family home neighborhood. Park Evaluation — Currently, this park is underdeveloped. The only amenity is a single park bench at the end of a small sidewalk surrounded by a few shrubs and trees. The park appears to be tiered to provide some storm water management. A few additional trees have been planted throughout the park. The grass has recently been hydro -seeded and is filling in. The grass has some bare spots and weedy areas. These areas will need to be watched and repaired as needed to ensure a healthy thick stand of grass is achieved. Parking for this park is available on -street. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 16 2.1.17 Mary's Park: (4.3 Acre Neighborhood Park) 854 Washburn Drive Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Pavilion c. 4 picnic tables d. 2 benches e. Half -court basketball (asphalt) f. Tennis -court (asphalt) — striped for pickleball g. Perimeter trail (8' wide asphalt) h. Open grass with mature trees i. Large drainage ravine with nature trails Adjacent Land Use — Mary's Park is located in an established neighborhood, and bordered on the south, east and west sides by single family homes. On the north border is a very large drainage ravine. Park Evaluation — This neighborhood park is packed with amenities. In addition to the many activities available to park visitors this park also enjoys spectacular views in all directions. The park is older, but is in fairly good shape. The asphalt tennis courts and basketball court are in good shape. The tennis court does lack a sidewalk connection to the gate opening. Also, there is no ADA connection to the picnic pavilion, or playground benches. The park has a nice mix of mature shade and evergreen trees. 2.1.18 Park Meadows Park: (8.2 Acre Neighborhood Park) 4765 Galena Avenue Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. 2 benches c. Multi -parcel park that serves as a community grassed storm detention facility d. Trail connection (8' wide asphalt) with some benches e. Open grass with mix of trees Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 17 Adjacent Land Use — Park Meadows Park is a multi -parcel park that serves as a neighborhood park and storm water control facility for the Park Meadows Neighborhood which is comprised of single family homes. Park Evaluation — This multi -parcel park serves as a neighborhood grassed storm water detention facility linked by an 8' wide asphalt trail. Besides the trail the only other active park amenity includes a playground off of Galena Avenue on the west side of the road. The playground has a mix of toys for a variety of ages with two (2) park benches. The trail connects all of the different park parcels and is mostly located behind the p r nearby single-family homes. A few trees have been planted along the trail and , throughout the park. Additional plant material and shrub beds could be added to beautify and enhance park's identity. These strategically placed shrub beds would replace some of the large expanses of grass which would help reduce maintenance and watering requirements. Benches should be placed along the trail along with additional shade trees. The park also needs signage. Except for the parcel that contains the playground it is difficult to distinguish this site as a neighborhood park. Additional park amenities such as pavilions, picnic tables, exercise stations, frisbee golf, etc. would also help to create identity, and increase park use and user enjoyment. 2.1.19 Sample Park: (0.7 Acre Neighborhood Park) 5415 Stuart Avenue Amenities include: a. Playground with small play structure & wood mulch surfacing b. Open grass are with tow (2) trees Adjacent Land Use — This very small neighborhood park is surrounded by single-family homes on all four sides. Park Evaluation — This small park which is in excellent condition also serves as a storm water detention basin with an outlet control structure. The park's lone amenity is a small playground and two trees. There are no spectator benches at the playground, or ADA Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 18 access from the nearby sidewalk to the playground. Additional park amenities could be added to this park to increase park use and user enjoyment. Shrub beds and additional trees could be added to further beautify this park. 2.1.20 Stuart Park: (4.9 Acre Neighborhood Park) 5161 Stuart Avenue Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure (concrete curb & wood mulch surfacing) b. 2 small pavilions c. 4 covered picnic tables d. Water splash pad e. Restroom building f. Perimeter trail (8' wide concrete) g. City well -house h. Parking along park's north & east edge with a 16 -stall parking lot at south edge i. Decorative shrub planter beds placed throughout park j. Open grass with mix of young trees Adjacent Land Use — This park is located in an older, established neighborhood with single family homes located at the park's south, and east boundaries. An LDS Chapel is located to the north of this park, and the Fort Hall Canal runs along the park's western boundary. Park Evaluation — Stuart Park was recently completely renovated in 2017, and is technically classified a neighborhood park. However, the newly renovated park boasts the areas first splash pad which brings users to this park from around the community. In addition, this park is often used by the City to house community events such as the Friday Night Movie in the Park. The park and its amenities are in excellent condition due to its recent renovation. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 19 2.1.21 Sunset West Park: (1.6 Acre Neighborhood Park) 1360 Jenna Drive Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure (rubber curb & wood mulch surfacing) b. 1 bench c. Mounded play area that serves as a community grassed storm detention facility d. Trail connection to playground from Kirsten Drive (5' wide concrete) e. Open grass Adjacent Land Use — This park is located in a newer subdivision Sunset West and is surrounded on all four sides by single-family homes. Park Evaluation — Sunset West Park is defined by a series of berms, swales and depressions. This undulating topography is stabilized with all grass. A few trees are planted near the park's lone amenity, a new playground structure. The park is hard to distinguish as a neighborhood Adz park, and no park sign was - - visible. The main entrance to the park appears to be off of Kiersten Drive. A park sign, or several signs would help to improve park visibility and use. The grassed berms and interesting topography could be further enhanced with long linear shrub and rock mulch beds. Additional amenities such as ADA pathways, picnic areas, benches, etc. would further help to distinguish this site as a neighborhood park. 2.1.22 Tree Valley Park: (0.8 Acre Neighborhood Park) 810 Garden Drive Amenities include: a. Playground with play structure & swing set (concrete curb & gravel surfacing) b. Pavilion c. 2 picnic tables Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 20 d. 2 benches e. Half -court basketball (asphalt) f. Open grass with mix of trees Adjacent Land Use — Tree Valley Park is surrounded by a developing single-family home neighborhood. Its location is in close proximity to a drainage area and large mature trees. Park Evaluation — This neighborhood park is similar to the other prototypical parks in Chubbuck with similar amenities. Additional landscaping and shrub beds with drip irrigation would help to beautify this park while reducing grass, water use and maintenance requirements. ADA connection from the street to the park amenities should be provided. Also, the basketball court is beginning to crack creating a safety issue that needs to be repaired. The lawn area and trees are in excellent condition. Playground Surfacing Note: Many of the existing playgrounds in the City do not meet current safety surfacing standards and ADA requirements. For example many of the existing playgrounds as identified in this master plan have "pea -gravel" surfacing. This surfacing does not meet current ADA accessibility requirements. Also, "pea -gravel" surfacing is no longer an acceptable surface for any play structure that have a potential fall height of greater than five (5) feet. A popular playground surfacing that does meet current ADA and safety guidelines in sterilized wood chip mulch such as Fibar Playground Surfacing. Other acceptable playground surfacing materials include crump - rubber, rubber tiles, and poured in place rubber surfacing. These compliant rubber surfacing products are more expensive than the wood chip surfacing material. It is recommended that the City has all of their existing playgrounds evaluated by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector to help develop a plan and strategy to bring all of the City's playgrounds in to compliance with current accessibility and safety standards. Parks Master Development Plan for Chubbuck, Idaho Page 21 November 22, 2023 Devin Hillam Community Services Director Chubbuck City 208.239.3239 RE: Chubbuck Park System Inventory and Capital Improvement Projects La I wnwwr r I Inu. J -U -B FAMILY OF COMPANIES It is J -U -B ENGINEERS' understanding that Chubbuck City desires to inventory the condition of their existing 21 parks within the City limits. The purpose of this inventory is to help determine future capital improvement projects and find a systematic way to evaluate the condition of the park amenities to provide impartial recommendations for future replacement/improvement projects. The following tasks outline the scope of work to provide professional services as desired by Chubbuck City. SCOPE OF WORK TASK 1 I PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND MEETINGS A. Administrative Tasks — Tasks may include project management, phone calls, emails, product coordination, billing, and other necessary tasks to ensure the project runs smoothly. B. Project Kick-off Meeting — One (1) virtual meeting (1.5 hours) with the City. C. Progress Meeting #1— One (1) virtual meeting (2 hours) to identify replacement schedule/priorities. D. Progress Meeting #2 — One (1) virtual meeting (1 hour) with the City to present draft capital facility plan document. E. Final Presentation/Conclusion Meeting — One (1) virtual meeting (1 hour) with the City to present final capital facility plan document. TASK 2 1 INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS A. Site Visits 1. Visit Existing 21 Parks — Visit parks and access condition of the parks and amenities. Log findings in ESRI Field Maps App. B. GIS Inventory and Analysis 1. Set-up ESRI Field Maps App for Site Visits —Generate categories/ranking system and set up app interface. 2. Work with Chubbuck City to Finalize Park Inventory Database —Finalize what data and ranking system will be used on the site and the final database. Analysis of Park System/Generate Map with Replacement Schedule and Set Up Dashboard — Generate a web map with park inventory data. Upon review and collaborating with the city (task 3.A.1 below), we will generate a map showing park conditions and priorities for replacement/improvements. a 466 Kays Dr. Kaysville UT 84037 p 801 547 0393 f 801 547 0397 u) www.jub.com TASK 3 1 WRITTEN CAPITAL FACILITY PLAN A. Draft Document 1. Progress Meeting #1 (see Task 1 above) —Meet with City to discuss findings of GIS analysis and determine replacement schedule/priorities. 2. Write DocumentSections— Write a draft 8.5 x 11" document containing the following sections. i. Introduction/Methodology (approx. 1-2 pages) ii. Park System Analysis Summary (approx. 5-8 pages) iii. Summary of Costs for Capital Improvement Projects (3-5 pages with individual cost estimate for each park provided in the appendix.) iv. Replacement/Improvement Schedule (approx. 1-2 pages) 3. Internal Review— Perform a QA/QC check on draft document. 4. Revisions — Make any necessary changes to the document. 5. Progress Meeting #2 (see Task 1 above) —Meet with City to review draft document. B. Final Document 1. Make Edits to Plan Document — Based on feedback from progress meeting #2, incorporate make changes including: i. Edits to Introduction/Methodology ii. Edits to Park System Analysis Summary iii. Edits to Cost for Capital Improvement Projects iv. Edits to Replacement/Improvement Schedule 2. Internal Review— Perform a QA/QC check on draft document. 3. Revisions — Make any necessary changes to the document. 4. Final Presentation/Conclusion Meeting (see Task 1 above) — Meet with City to review final document. 5. Revisions— Make any necessary changes to the document. 6. Prepare Final Deliverable — Print and bind a final plan document and close out project. A pdf copy of the plan will also be provided to the city. ASSUMPTIONS 1. Site visits will be conducted either prior to snow this winter or after the snow has melted this spring. The variability of the weather will affect the schedule. 2. Cost estimating will be based off discussed priorities or city selected capital improvement projects for each park in current 2024 dollars. 3. This project's final deliverable is a 8.5 x 11 written document that will guide Chubbuck City in future capital improvement projects within the existing park system. 4. Chubbuck City will provide GIS data to J -U -B's GIS team. www.jub.com J -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc. PROJECT FEE The fee proposed for completing the above outlined scope of work will be a lump sum amount of 42,900.00 with estimated breakouts for each task shown below for convenience. All reimbursable costs copying, travel, printing, etc.) are included. TASK 1— Project Administration and Meetings $ 7,500 TASK 2 — Inventory and Analysis $ 19,000 TASK 3 —Written Capital Facility Plan $ 16,400 TOTAL $ 49,200 PROJECT SCHEDULE The proposed schedule is as follows: Task 1 Project Administration Ongoing through the project Task 2 Inventory and Analysis Either Winter 2023 or Spring 2024 weather dependent) Task 3 Written Capital Facility Plan 8 weeks after completion of Task 2 We are excited about this project and look forward to working with you. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us. Thank you again for this opportunity. Sincerely, J -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc. Andre . Noor ander, PLA Senior pe Architect www.jub.com J -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc.