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Please review the following frequently asked questions before continuing on to the preliminary concept plan review and comment page.
Click on the questions you are interested in, or scroll down to read them all.
When will construction start?
What is the budget for the park development?
How is this project being paid for?
Who will maintain the park after it’s built?
What will happen to the forested area on the west side of the park?
Can I install a gate from my yard into the park?
What will be done with the peacocks in the neighborhood?
When will construction start?
Construction will start in March or April 2010 and be complete this fall.
What is the budget for the park development?
The total project budget, including planning, design, permitting and construction is $978,500. The construction budget is approximately $785,000.
How is this project being paid for?
Funding to design and construct this project comes from:
- Park impact fees, which are paid whenever new homes are built
- Real estate excise taxes, which are paid whenever property is sold
Maintenance will be paid for with property taxes collected by the Greater Clark Parks District (www.clarkparks.org), which was approved by voters in the unincorporated urban area of Clark County in 2005.
Who will maintain the park after it’s built?
After construction is complete, Clark County Public Works will maintain the park. Maintenance will include regular mowing, weed removal, tree and plant care, garbage pick up, and repairs as needed.
What will happen to the forested area on the west side of the park?
This habitat and wetland area is protected by a conservation covenant, and will not be developed. The proposed park development will focus on about five acres on the northeast side of the property.
Can I install a gate from my yard into the park?
Neighbors who share a property line with the park may pay to have a gate installed in the park’s chain link fence after construction is completed. Interested neighbors should contact Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation to request a gate agreement. For more information, call (360) 619-1123.
What will be done about the peacocks in the neighborhood?
Clark County Animal Control and Protection has received several complaints from neighbors about the peacocks living in the neighborhood. The county is working to remove the peacocks before construction starts on the park. If you know where the peacocks roost at night, or where they are fed, please call 397-2446 x. 1656. This information will help the county capture the birds.
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