TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
DATE: October 14, 2024
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Title
Glenville Lake Crossing & East Shore Trail - Update
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 2 & District 4
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4: The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate with thriving neighborhoods and a high quality of life for all residents.
Executive Summary:
The Mazarick Park Neighborhood Connections Plan continues the City of Fayetteville’s vision of creating an interconnected system of parks and greenways that provides amenities for residents and destinations for visitors. This effort focuses on how to improve neighborhood connections to Mazarick Park and better connect the Murchison Road Corridor and Fayetteville State University to the Cross Creek Linear Park, Downtown Fayetteville, Methodist University, the Cape Fear River Trail and other attractions.
The completion of the Glenville Lake Crossing & East Shore Trail will provide a seamless and safe route for pedestrians and bicyclists to travel from neighborhoods located along the east side of Glenville Lake to Murchison Road, Fayetteville State University and a number of existing bus stops and sidewalks.
Design proposals were received in late September. The next step in the project is the selection and contracting of a qualified engineer to complete the design and potentially oversee the future construction phase.
Background:
The plan builds on previous studies, including the Fayetteville Center City Parks and Trails Plan and maps out projects that will address missing links. Key recommendations include a multiuse path along the east side of Glenville Lake, a bridge to connect neighborhoods to the existing trails on the west side of the lake and priority improvements at Mazarick Park and other nearby properties owned by the City
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
$350,000 of the budget has been allocated to go towards the project. There has also been a Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) grant application submitted for the project. We are currently awaiting confirmation on whether the grant will be approved. There are not any current impacts to the budget.
Options:
City Council receives report
City Council receives report and provides additional guidance to staff
Recommended Action:
City Council receives report and provides additional guidance if needed.
Attachments:
Glenville Lake Crossing & East Shore Trail Update 10_14_24