Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Document - City of Urbandale

WCRP
Nature Center
COSTS ITEMIZED Unprogrammed
(In 000's) TOTALS 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015+
Design -
Acquisition -
Construction 2,875.0 2,875.0
TOTAL 2,875.0 - - - - - - 2,875.0
FUNDING SOURCES
GOB 2,000.0 2,000.0
County 875.0 875.0
-
TOTAL 2,875.0 - - - - - - 2,875.0
AA
A
B
C
PROJECT CLASSIFICATION
Imminent Need or Emergency:
Special Opportunity
Existing Need: Plans and
Approval Complete
Existing or Developing Need:
Minor Plan Approvals Needed
Plans Under Preparation: Need
Acquistion, Assessment, or
3rd Party Approvals
X D Growing Demand: No plans,
need further study or lengthy
approval process
X
E
Future need as growth
continues; other projects
completed, or funding obtained
ART
PROJECT STATUS
Completed
In Year
Studies/Need Asses.
X
Survey/ Prel. Design
Acquisition
Assessment Schedule
Plans 14
State/Federal Approval
Bid/Construction
Other
Future
X
X
Description: Proposed is the creation of a nature
center in the Walnut Creek Regional Park. The
approximate location would be in the vicinity of
150 th Street and Aurora Avenue.
Justification: The nature center would be used
for educational purposes and would provide an
area for citizens and students who wish to study
the natural resources of the area. Retaining the
natural areas would also reduce long-term
maintenance costs. It is possible that the project
could be co-sponsored by Dallas County
Conservation and Polk County Conservation.
Project Status: This project was recommended
in the 1993 Parks and Open Space Plan. Plans
need to be prepared for this project to be
constructed in 2015+. The Nature Center could
be constructed inside the current WCRP, or
property adjacent to the park could be acquired as
described elsewhere in the CIP project
description for WCRP. A bond referendum would
be required.
Effect on Operating Budget: Increase for
operating and maintenance of proposed center.
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