Parks level of service and south-side parks
Staff said the city has 4.54 acres of parks per 1,000 residents against a 6.25-acre standard, needing 57 acres now and 187 more by 2030, roughly $17 million in land now. Discussed Sept. 15, 2020.
- Where it stands
- Proposed
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- South of I-15
Every hearing and vote
September 15, 2020 · City Council work session
Parks level of service and south-side park needs (with Parks and Recreation Committee)
Discussed
Community Services Director Camden Bird said the city has 4.54 acres of parks per 1,000 residents versus its 6.25-acre standard, so it needs 57 acres now and 187 more by 2030 (population 54,000), or 12-16 acres a year. At about $300,000 an acre, that is roughly $17 million now and $56 million by 2030 for land alone. The available park fund balance is $3,809,202 after a $2.6 million reserve for the Art Dye Park bond, which park impact fees must cover if the PARC tax is not renewed. Mayor Frost asked the committee to update the parks master plan and identify parcels; City Administrator David Bunker said impact fees have not kept up with demand. Bunker explained wetland mitigation could let the city enlarge Mountain Meadows Park. The mayor noted county pledges of $1.2 million for the boat harbor and MAG's $11.8 million for trails, $3 million of it for American Fork.
- Standard: 6.25 acres per 1,000 residents; current 4.54
- Need: 56.72 acres now; 187 acres by 2030
- Land cost: about $300,000/acre → ~$17 million now
- Park fund available: $3,809,202; Art Dye bond reserve $2.6 million