Sepulveda Dam Basin Master Plan - Los Angeles District - U.S. Army

Sepulveda Dam BasinMaster Plan and Environmental Assessmentrefurbish and rehabilitate amenities or implement new ones than providing a carefullyconstructed operations and maintenance program.While no specific plans are considered under this updated Master Plan, future plans proposed forrecreation development are guided by Corps policies and guidelines for demonstrating the needand economic feasibility of such proposals. This includes documenting financial capability onthe part of the proponent, sufficient funding to complete the proposal, as well as long termoperation, maintenance, and repair. The proponent must also show the economic need for theproject by providing market survey information to indicate community desire and the need forthe project to indicate its future community use and intrinsic value.If a proponent is not able to provide funding through normal budgetary means to maintainquality and use to a safe and clean standard, funds for operation and maintenance may need to befound elsewhere. This may involve the charging of use fees for certain activities such as ballfields, group reservations and special events (fees are subject to District Commander approval).Other sources include state and local funding sources, trusts, and private organizations to helpdefray costs. Public volunteer programs to staff amenities such as nature areas and visitor centercould be pursued.Land Use Classification and Resource Plan Recommendations 6-12