REPORT FROM: Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Trails Coordinator

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1 DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH REPORT TO: Council FOR: Regular REPORT FROM: Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Trails Coordinator PRESENTED: March 04, 2008 FILE: SUBJECT: Local Motion Grant Funding Recommendation: That Council supports the concept and development of a regional trail connecting the communities of the Squamish Lillooet Regional District, called the Sea to Sky Trail: And That Council supports the application to the Province of British Columbia for a Local Motion Grant to facilitate the development of the Sea to Sky Trail within the boundaries of Squamish. CAO Recommendation: THAT the recommendation from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism be approved. K. Anema, CAO 1. Purpose: To have Council pass a resolution in support of our application for the Local Motion Grant Program. 2. Time Critical: Yes, the deadline for submission is March 15, Background: The Corridor Trail from the Stawamus Chief Apron Parking lot, continuing North to Depot Road is approximately nine Kilometres. This section of the Corridor Trail is the Squamish portion of the Sea to Sky Trail and the Trans Canada Trail that continues North to Whistler and Pemberton. We are applying for this grant in conjunction with Whistler, and the SLRD under the Sea To Sky Trail. L:\WPDocs\COUNCIL\Form.wpd Page 1

2 4. Project Information: The Sea to Sky Trail is our Regional Trail that will connect our community through the Corridor Trail and continue the connection to the rest of the Sea to Sky Region. This project will help us fund the relocation of the pedestrian overpass from Centennial Way to its new location of Kingswood Park. We are applying for $824,000 from the Local Motion Grant Program, which as Council is aware is a matching grant. Our portion of the grant will come from the Corridor Trail Committee Funds. 5. Department Comments: 6. Policy Implication (Must be considered and included in all reports even if conclusion is none ) 7. Alternatives to Staff Recommendation: Staff Recommendation: That Council endorses the resolution for the application of the Local Motion Grant Program for the Corridor Trail as demonstrated by the Trails Coordinator. Comments: L:\WPDocs\COUNCIL\Form.wpd Page 2

3 a February 27, 2008 Mr. Kim Anema Chief Administrative Officer District of Squamish Box 310 Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 Dear Mr. Anema: Re: Local Motion Grant Application, District of Squamish At the February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board, the following resolution was passed: THAT the Board support the District of Squamish Local Motion grant application in the amount of $800,000 for completion of the Sea to Sky Trail through Squamish, using District of Squamish funding for the 50% share. The Board has strongly supported completion of the Sea to Sky Trail and congratulates the District on its work to construct the Corridor Trail. If you require further information, please contact me. Yours truly, Allison Macdonald Deputy Secretary cc.: Todd Pope, Squamish Trails Coordinator C:\Documents and Settings\cpawluk\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK80\0802DOS-LocalMotion.doc Members: District of Squamish, Resort Municipality of Whistler, Village of Pemberton, District of Lillooet, Electoral Areas A, B, C, and D, located within School Districts No. 48 and No. 74

4 PLEASE READ THE PROGRAM GUIDE before completing this Application Form. A separate Application Form must be completed for each Project. All Application Forms must be completed in full and submitted with mandatory supporting documentation. Applicants should be aware that information collected is subject to provincial freedom of information legislation. See the Program Guide for more details. This Application Form is designed to be filled in electronically using word processing software. Each question must be completed using less than 200 words. If you require help completing a particular question, click on the area to be filled in and press the Help Key (F1) on your keyboard. If you require further assistance, please contact: For Administrative Use Only Phone: (250) Fax: (250) infra@gov.bc.ca A. Applicant Information Legal Name of Applicant: The District Of Squamish Address: Second Avenue Town/City: Squamish Postal Code: V0N 3G0 Phone No: Fax No: Address:tpope@squamish.ca Primary Contact Name: Todd Pope Title of Primary Contact: Trails Coordinator Has the applicant signed on to the British Columbia Climate Action Charter? Yes No Is the applicant a participant in ActNow BC? Yes No If so, please describe how the community is advancing the principles of ActNow BC. The District of Squamish is working with a number of different programs that are following the ActNow BC principles. Here is a brief description of some of these projects Power Play Project Partnership Squamish Recreation Parks and Tourism Dept, Sunshine Coast Recreation Dept, Diabetes Prevention Project, Vancouver Coastal Health and Howe Sound School District. Present this exciting and innovative program focused on promoting active leadership in the schools expanding the games children play during recess and lunch. Seniors Keep Well Program is designed to encourage seniors to become more active, and improve balance, strength, and coordination. Active Club participants receive health tips and information on free club monthly events. Move for Health Day events are planned for all ages to become active continuously for twenty minutes. Core Health Technologies have been contracted by the District of Squamish to provide a website for an interactive recreation web based program that will motivate individuals towards healthier and more active lifestyles which will provide mapping technology to easily track walking challenges on the website. Get Active Stay Active Community Active Card this program enables youth to participate in a variety of programs and activities in Squamish. Is the applicant a participant in Measuring Up? Yes No If so, please describe how the community is advancing the principles of Measuring Up. The District of Squamish has formed a Accessibility Advisory Committee throught the Measuing Up Program.The mandate of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to work as a team to the best of our ability, and with the resources available to us, in partnership with interested parties and key stakeholders, to foster the development of a community that is fully accessible and inclusive by implementing the Measuring Up guide and process that will perpetually review and improve the four identified goals of Disability support services, Access to information, Economic participation, Community contribution. Citizens with disabilities will be an active part of Page 1 of 7

5 all our work B. Project Description Project Name:Sea To Sky Trail - Corridor Trail (Apron Parking lot North to Depot Road) Brief Project Description: The Sea to Sky Trail will be a regional trail which, when Phase 1 is complete, will extend 180 kilometres from Squamish to D Arcy. It is a multi-use accessible transportation and recreational trail for cyclists, pedestrians, equestrians, wheelchairs, cross country skiers and snowshoers. Trail sections between communities will feature a 1.0 to 2.0 metre wide packed gravel surface, and the character of a flowing, non-technical mountain bike trail with moderate pitch. Within communities the route will utilize new and existing trails of various types. Each new section will be immediately useful as a transportation route between neighbourhoods and communities. The trail also serves as a valuable recreational amenity for local residents, and will become a significant destination tourism attraction. Interpretive signage en route will enhance the cultural and environmental experience. The full scope of the trail is envisioned eventually spanning from Horseshoe Bay to Lillooet. C. Project Information 1. What type of infrastructure is being proposed? (See Program Guide for definitions) Bike Path Greenway Walkway Building seniors-friendly and disability-friendly communities Other: 2. Is the project part of a community walking and/or cycling network plan? Yes No 3. Provide a description of the physical works that will be included in the proposed project, including a description of its function, physical size and capacity. The Sea to Sky Trail - Corridor Trail will be bulit with these funds which will provide a framework and key linkages to our community that in part will link into the Provincial Sea to Sky Trail and the National Trans Canda Trail Networks. The Corridor Trail is approximately nine Kilometers in length and will form the Squamish Connection for the above noted Provincal and National Trail systems. Along with these funds they will aid in providing a vital pedistrian link over Highway 99 to allow the flow of pedistrians, cyclists, and commuters to cross east to west in a safe and effeient manner. 4. a) What is the population of the community? 15,000 b) What is the population that will be served by this project? 5. If multiple applications are being submitted, this project is ranked as priority 1 out of 2 applications. 6. Is the proposed project shelf ready? Yes No a) Has all of the property acquisition been completed? Yes No b) Have all required federal and provincial permits and approvals been obtained from the appropriate agency? Yes No Page 2 of 7

6 If yes, please submit copies with the application and state the approvals and permits obtained: c) Has all public consultation been completed? Yes No If yes, please state applicable dates and briefly describe how the public was consulted: The District of Squamish has been in consultation with the different not for profit user groups and community gorups that would use this trail and have had monthly meetings with them. We are in the process of organizing a community wide public open house for the early Spring of d) Are there any outstanding issues? Yes No If yes, please explain what the issues are and how they will be settled including time frame: We are in the process of negotiations with private land owners and with CN rail for a pedistrian crossing. We do not foresee any problems at this time and will forward on all aplicable copies of agreeements when completed. 7. a) Describe how this project contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This new portion of the Sea to Sky Trail Corridor Trail will be a new commuter trail that is roughly 9 kilometres in length and will provide a safe alternative to the vehicle. We expect that overall average of users a day will be 50 with the average distance that the commuters will ride is 5 km one way for a total round trip of 10 km of a commute. This is in line with the provincial average as pointed out in the Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessment Guide for British Columbia Local Governments. b) What are the estimated GHG emission reductions for this project? 25.3 tonnes c) Please outline, in detail, the methodology used to determine GHG emission reduction estimates (including all calculations and assumptions). Vehicle kilometres avoided = Number of bike path users/year * % of users that would have driven * average bike user trip length GHG emissions reductions = vehicle kilometres avoided * GHG factor for vehicles ( tco2e/km) as outlined in the Greenhouse gas Emission Assessment Guide for British Columbia Local Governments. Vehicle KM Avoided = 50x365x50%x10km=91,250 GHG Emisions Reductions = 91,250x tC02e/km = 25.3 tc02e/km 8. Describe how the project creates a mode shift from motor vehicle travel to pedestrian/cycling travel. By buliding the Sea To Sky Trail - Corridor Trail it will allow us to expand our cycling / commuter network it is providing the needed resources for the infrastructure to allow for a greener approach to our community. This project will allow us to start the process of achieving our OCP plan and achieve the goals of our community with providing a safe alternate green transportation route. 9. Describe how the project encourages physical activity. By providing a safe alternate transportation route for commuters, families, and school children they have the option of biking, walking, jogging etc to work or school instead of taking a vehicle and thus promoting healthy choices and a cleaner environment. Page 3 of 7

7 10. a) Describe how the project builds seniors-friendly and disability-friendly communities. Squamish is experiencing an exciting time in it s evolution. The District has been progressive in their adoption of the Smart Growth on the Ground principles, where an alternative to driving is emphasized and that all community members voices are respected and included. We want options that are environmentally friendly and inclusive to each and every member of our community. The trail network in Squamish is extensive and, in fact, world renowned for it s mountain biking. However this piece of proposed trail, between Depot Road and the Apron parking lot, will be the first piece of the network that will be built with accessibility truly in mind. That is considering such things as: grade, cross slope, soil condition, drainage, surface firmness, tread width and of course, be obstruction-free. Furthermore signage and visual edge distinction will ensure that this pathway will be accessible to the whole community. The Sea to Sky Trail - Corridor Trail will be the key to linking accessible trails. It will provide the start / backbone of a cohesive system that will provide a safe means to link our community from not only north and south but east and west along and between our neighborhoods. b) What amenities have been provided to assist seniors and people with disabilities? The Sea to Sky Trail Corridor Trail will provide an accessible crossing of Highway 99 along with a linear segregated trail that allows for connectivity to recreation centre, shopping, medical facilities, and downtown. D. Supporting Documentation 1. Mandatory Documents All application forms must be submitted with the following mandatory documents. Please indicate whether the required documents will be submitted with the application form. A map detailing: project location; associated cycling/pedestrian network; linkages to recreational opportunities; and indicates major trip generators (e.g. large employers, schools, shopping areas) Cross section drawing for all projects and for those projects over $100,000 design drawings must also be included. Yes Yes No No Community walking and/or cycling network plan Yes No Copies of any required federal or provincial licenses, approvals or permits Yes No Resolution from council or board authorizing the project to proceed Yes No 2. If you answered no to any of the above questions, provide a brief explanation describing why the required document(s) will not be submitted with the application: 3. Optional Documents You may submit with this application any other supporting documentation that may help with the assessment process (e.g., results of public consultation). If applicable, please list the supporting documentation that will be submitted with the application. Sea to Sky Trail Master Plan Maps of the Corridor Trail Route Options Page 4 of 7

8 E. Partnerships (complete this section only if appropriate) Legal Name of Partner Organization: Address: Town/City: Postal Code: Phone No: Fax No: Address: Primary Contact Name: Describe how this partner is supporting this project: F. Financial Details 1. Explain why program funding is needed to complete this project. Program funding is needed to complete this project as we have had an opportunity to expand our commuter trail network and collaborate with our neighbouring communities of Whistler and Pemberton with in the SLRD. The District has been able to capitalize on other opportunities in regards to Highway 99 upgrades and the ability to negotiate saving of a pedestrian overpass that was slated for demolition. This overpass would be reused along this portion of the Sea to Sky Trail Corridor Trail. However we are in need of the funds to help with the installation of the overpass and to allow us to make the east and west connections and provide a safe, accessible crossing for all users. The funding would also allow for paving sections of the trail. 2. How will the local share of capital costs be financed? 3. Who is responsible for the ongoing operational costs of the project when complete? The District of Squamish 4. Will/has this project receive(d) funding from another local government, provincial agency, or the federal government? (This does not include monies from the GTA Community Works Fund and Small Community and Regional District Unconditional Grant Programs) If yes, please list all of the parties and amount of funding: 5. Provide a cost estimate, broken down by major cost category as indicated below. Yes No PROJECT COST ESTIMATE WORKS DETAIL QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST AMOUNT Type "A" (Solid) 1,000 m Excavation 3 $155 $155,000 Type B (Other) 11,000 m 3 $45 $495,000 Granular Sub-Base: Depth mm/width 8,200 t $45 $368,000 Page 5 of 7

9 Granular Base: Depth mm/width t Compaction Watering kl Primer L Pavement: Depth mm/width 875 t $120 $105,000 Shouldering Culvert - Type: /Size: m Storm Drain m Utility Relocation (Road Authority's Share) m Catch Basins - new Utility Access Covers Pavement Markings Signs Intersection Lighting Cyclist Activated Signals & Duct Works: Cyclist Actuation Loops Cyclist Actuation Push Buttons Traffic Calming (circles, bulges, etc.) Drop Curbs Retaining Walls Guardrail m Bridge Structures 3 25,000 $75,000 Fencing m Obstruction Removal Project Management Rest Stop Amenities Type: Other: Pedestrian Overpass of Hwy 99 1 $450,000 $450,000 TOTAL All contributions by another local government, provincial agency, or the federal government must be deducted* ( - ) TOTAL COST SHAREABLE AMOUNT $1,648,000 $ $1,648,000 Local government share Minimum of 50% $824,000 Local Motion Program share Maximum of 50% $824,000 * except for monies from the GTA Community Works Fund and Small Community and Regional District Unconditional Grant Programs Note: GST is not cost-shareable as municipalities receive 100% federal government rebate effective February 2004 Page 6 of 7

10 Please completed Application Forms and supporting documentation to: Hardcopies can be mailed to: Ministry of Community Services Infrastructure and Finance Division PO Box 9838 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9T1 To complete the application process you must sign and mail the Certification Form to the address above. By signing the Certification Form you are certifying that the information contained in this application is to the best of your knowledge correct and complete. Applications are not eligible for assessment until the Certification Form is received by the Ministry. The Certification Form can be downloaded from LOCALMOTION_APPLICATION_FORM.DOC Page 7 of 7