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When will construction start?
What is the total budget for the park development?
How is this project being paid for?
Why can’t construction start sooner than 2012?
Who will maintain the park after it’s built?
Can I install a gate from my yard into the park?
When will construction start?
This park is scheduled to start construction in 2012. Clark County will start construction sooner if funding allows.
What is the total budget for the park development?
The total project budget, including planning, design, permitting and construction is $757,700. The construction budget is approximately $633,500.
If the proposed mini-mod soccer fields were included, the county would add $100,000 to the budget from the sports field development fund.
How is this project being paid for?
Funding to design and construct this project comes from:
- Park impact fees, which are paid whenever a new residential development is built
- Real estate excise taxes, which are paid whenever a property is sold
Maintenance of the park after construction 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.
Why can’t construction start sooner than 2012?
Park impact fees and real estate excise taxes are directly linked to the local housing market. Unfortunately, housing development and sales have slowed considerably. As a result, we have less funding available to design and build the new parks. This is why Lakeshore Neighborhood Park is not currently scheduled to start construction until 2012. If the housing market improves, we may be able to start this work sooner.
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 care, garbage pick up, and other repairs as needed.
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 must contact Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation in advance to request a gate agreement. For more information, call Brian Potter at (360) 619-1123.
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