Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2013 02 13

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Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Request for Capital Equipment or Capital Improvement Project Project or Equipment IdentificationEstimated Expenditure Schedule Project Name:Lastoka Property ConservationEquipment orFive-YearYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Beyond Project CostsTotal201320142015201620175 Years Submitting Department/Division:Parks & RecreationHistoric Preservation18,500 --18,500 - -- Trails & Education Plan15,0007,500-7,500--- Funding Source(s)/Location(s)PercentCSA Market Farm10,000---10,000-- Conservation Trust - Land Acquisition25%Construction8,000----8,000- Water Pipeline Project87,50087,500----- Total Project Costs139,00095,00018,5007,50010,0008,000- Grant(s) or Other Project Revenue------- Total Funding25%Impact to Annual Department Priority Maint/Op Costs200----200- Project Location Map, Equipment Identification Photo, or OtherProject or Equipment Description and Justification Project Description: Harney Lastoka is an Open Space property that isjointly owned by Louisville, Lafayette and Boulder County Parks and Open Space. An adopted Management Plan for this property is focused to protect community character, preserve the area's cultural heritage, provide wildlife habitat and provide recreational & educational opportunities for the public. WhyIsthisprojectneededandhowdoesitsupportCityCouncil'sgoals? WhyIsthisprojectneededandhowdoesitsupportCityCouncilsgoals? Funding for this project is needed to complete the vision outlined in the Management Plan. In 2013 funds will be necessaryfor 1) planningthe interpretive educationelements and educational trail system near the homestead and 2) design and construction of a water pipeline to convey water from Hecla Reservoir to Harney Lastoka for use at the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) site and the agricultural fields. What benefits will this project produce or what undesirable consequences will occur if it is not approved? Benefits:1) Educational elements near the homestead will allow citizens to learn more about current and past land uses on Harney Lastoka while also allowing access to a new area on the property. 2) Water conveyed via the pipeline will allow the CSA to receive water and could also allow for a longer watering window enabling the tenant to grow a greater variety (MaporPhoto) of crops in the agricultural fields. The water pipeline also benefits Louisville by providing an opportunity to remove several open ditches within Louisville and creates new options for managing water quality issues at the Louisville Reservoir. Undesirable Consequences:1) If the educational component is not funded citizens will have less access and knowledge of the property. 2) If the pipeline is not funded the current water conveyance system will need to remain in place and the watering window and quantity will be limited. What realisticoptions or alternatives have been considered and what are the pros and cons of each? Severalother water conveyance options were considered and determined to either be too cost prohibitive or not viable. The water conveyance could remain as is which would limit the watering window, water quantity and create a need to keep current ditches operational. 10