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Limited capital investment. 0 HANC)i like other Parks & Recreation assets, will need capitalization investments regardless of any new improvements. City Ihas a capital fund, but isn't in step with the expected outlays of Park & Recreation asset renewal. lo Capital needs are significant. Replacement costs through deprecation amounts to approximately $25,0001year ($500,000 for 20 years) * Besides, some boardwalk repair and replacement, there has been a limited capitalization olutl�ay devoted to facility and ground maintenance since HANC's inception. * Significant identified capital needs have Ino current funding stream.9 Ma�inta�inin,g volunteer, staffing levels Current volunteer resources are stretched • iMany volunteers have put in heroic levels of time commitment, it is becoming difficult to sustain such levels over multiple years. • Volunteer succession and replenishment is difficult to sustain. Most of HANC lis wetland * This wetland is in the Grass Lakes Watershed area. * Concern over the negative impact of leaf compost site run-off on the wetland. C�, Any changes and improvements must comply with wetland regulations, • HA,N�C is used for storm water drainage and flow o There may be little-to-no control of water, quality feeding into HANC. o Any changes and improvements must account for this in land usage, along with any associated regulations that it must comply with. • There is no clear agreed to understanding of what is meant by "Restoration" when it comes to assessing the vegetation, plant life, water levels etc. — further analysis and evaluation needed as part of a master plan. • School districts Ihave reduced their field trips to places such as HANC o Schools have to consider the costs involved given their tight budgets. Time allotments to field trips are fixed; HANC competes with other field trip opportunities that are limited for schools. Improve,, Enhance and Develo Facilities for Cost Effectiveness 1, IPursue Master Plan with a professional services firm • It is difficult to make, sound decisions on modified usage without a deeper understanding of ecology, water table; storm drainage flow; projected rate of linvasivie specie infestation, etc. • Need more community participation with a non-biased facilitator who can objectively analyze community interests, needs and resolve in resource and financial support for any substantial modifications. • Those conducting the Master Planning will use this, report as a major resource. They should be re�qu�ired to build from the report and facilitate community members in making similar comments. 0 It is important to refine, this report's recommendations to fit any significant new direction for HANG. Attaichment 9 (page 59) HNC PIP Proposal Attachment'l 0 (paige 60) Central Park Natural IRS siource Management Plan 2/2812008 PAGE 10