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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_Gallatin_County_Open_Space_Grant_-_City_of_Bozeman Application for Gallatin County Open Space Levy Funding "Other Eligible Projects" Category 1. Project Name: Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project 2. Please give a brief description of your project: Funding is requested to match the City of Bozeman and Gallatin Valley Land Trust's purchase of 12 acres of land adjacent to the County at the south end of Burke Park. The overall 1.6 million dollar project includes the acquisition completed in January 2022, design and installation of scenic overlook and seating areas with trails on Peet's Hill,trail extensions and ADA improvements to integrate the new property with the design of the larger park and to improve connections to the County lands immediately south of the new parcel. 3. Budget Information: Amount of Funding Requested: $100,000 Total Project Cost: $1,624,728 Amount requested as percentage of total project cost: 6.2% Funding sought/secured from other sources:$1,309,728 secured Do you anticipate requesting future funds to complete project: yes 4. Applicant Contact Information: Name: Addi Jadin, Park Planning and Development Manager Phone:406-582-2908 Email: ajadin@bozeman.net Mailing Address: City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 Page 5 of 6 5. Property Owner Contact Information: Name: City of Bozeman c/o Jeff Mihelich, City Manager Phone:406-582-2306 Email: jmihelich@bozeman.net Mailing Address: PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 If multiple property owners attach contact information on separate sheet. On Separate Sheet(s) Provide the Following: 6. Narrative addressing evaluation criteria (see pages 3 and 4 of application packet for additional information). 7. Describe proposed timeline for project and any work already completed on the project. 8. Describe anticipated maintenance requirements for the project along with an explanation of who will be responsible for maintenance and maintenance costs. 9. Please attach any supporting documents, maps, pictures, letters of support, etc.that may be useful in the initial evaluation of your proposal. 10. Provide 15 copies of your completed application and supporting documentation and one digital copy. I hereby certify that the information on and attached to this application is true and correct, and by signing below I authorize County Staff and Open Lands Board Members to access the project site as necessary to evaluate this application. ZZ Applicant's Signature Date --n,-X�LZ; J/ — ro a Owner's Signature(If different than Applicant) Date Page 6 of 6 6. Narrative addressing evaluation criteria. The expansion of Burke Park from its current south boundary on Peets Hill to the County line meets the purpose and intent of the Gallatin County Open Space Levy and results in a tangible and compelling public benefit. The specific property for which funding is requested has a history of recreational use due to a narrow trail easement held by the City of Bozeman. When improvements are added and it is well-integrated into the existing City park, recreational use of the property will expand not only in terms of the park's area, but with new features appealing to a wider group of people. The trails will now lead to two new passive recreational features—one is a new seating area in a prominent junction at the top of the Peets Hill; the other is a scenic overlook with interpretive signage celebrating our natural geography. The seating area will also come to life with donor recognition elements honoring the over 600 individuals who contributed to the project and grantors as applicable. With these new features and ADA access improvements, more people will be welcomed into the park to experience this rare in-town panorama of mountain views and celebrate the public-private partnership that has been expanding for decades at Burke Park. As noted in GVLT's grant application to the City of Bozeman (attached) and in public letters, this property has been well-maintained as an open space by the previous owners. Due to leashing requirements and the narrow trail corridor, the vegetation is lush and many animals are still found there. These important traits have been considered in the improvements proposal which uses a small footprint to keep people and pets within focused areas. Targeted restoration and trail work within the existing parkland may also be employed to create natural, vegetative barriers and focused corridors to minimize recreational impacts. Although this newly acquired parcel does not contain any streams and rivers within its boundary, Burke Park now forms a mile- long backbone above Bozeman Creek. The protection of this additional land from development into perpetuity will help to maintain water temperatures and water quality as the creek enters the increasing hardscapes of downtown Bozeman. And all of this public benefit is being realized at a reasonable cost to the local government and thus, the residents of Gallatin County. As noted in the City of Bozeman Commission Resolution 5353 (attached), the purchase price for the property was below the appraisal value. The appraisal value itself was set at a rate comparable to the city's appraisal for undeveloped parkland applied to new developments which is significantly below the market rate for land within the City. The extremely successful funding campaign by the Gallatin Valley Land Trust and the organization's contributions make up over half of the project cost. If awarded, the Gallatin County Open Lands funding amounts to 6.2% of the total project or 8.2% of the $1.225 million purchase price for which this grant request is made. The City's contribution has been 30% of the total project so far ($485,000) with another 20% ($315,000) plus financing costs committed within two years. If awarded funding through the Gallatin County Open Lands Levy, the City's remaining commitment would be reduced proportionately. Over the next 16 months, City staff will continue to seek further funding from other sources such as the Montana Land and Water Conservation Fund. Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Overlook Project Section 2—Page 1 of 3 The City of Bozeman staff and commission have committed to this project for a variety of reasons including those outlined above. In addition, expansion of the park and installation of new features supports several of our community objectives. The project is clearly in compliance with our 2007 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan and the Burke Park Master Plan (PROST) that outlines the consolidation of parkland and expansion of trail connections as two primary recommendations. The City of Bozeman's 2020 Climate Plan calls for restoration efforts to improve carbon sequestration and states "The City will promote the installation and maintenance of greenways along bike and walking paths and incentivize the connection of habitat corridors as development and redevelopment occurs." The project partnership and funding proposal contribute to the cross-cutting objective of the City's Strategic Plan to expand public engagement through public-private partnerships and public agencies collaboration and the design emphasis on improving and diversifying access and activities within the new and existing parcel contributes to the creation of a safe, healthy and welcoming community. Ultimately, the significant public support for this project gave the City the confidence to invest from the cash-in-lieu of parkland funding and to commit to securing additional funding within two years. With over 650 different donations spread across the valley and the Country, we know that Burke Park is a treasured area enjoyed by all of us. As stated in the GVLT application attached: Even more impressive than the financial commitments were the stories we heard from the community. We heard from couples who had first dates, engagements and weddings on Peets Hill. We heard from staff who work at the hospital and use the trails along Peets Hill for a much-needed recharge. We heard from youth cycling groups and cross-country running teams. We heard about 4th of July Fireworks, solar eclipses, and sunsets. Families shared memories of sledding, teaching their children to ride a bike and walking the family dog. We heard from seniors who live at the Knolls and Aspen Point; the park is where they move daily and stay connected to community. We feel strongly that this investment will benefit the community at large, not only the City of Bozeman and County neighborhoods immediately adjacent, and we look forward to sharing this project with the County Open Lands Board and County Commission. 7. Describe proposed timeline for project and any work already completed on the project. GVLT started working on this project in June of 2021 after learning that a piece of land adjacent to Burke Park was coming up for sale. The first step was to work with their board to make an offer on behalf of the City of Bozeman and people of the Gallatin Valley in anticipation of the City's financial commitment. Given the quick timeline, GVLT also commenced due diligence to prepare for the eventual property acquisition by the City as described in their attached application letter. The City Commission approved the project on December 14, 2022 including Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Overlook Project Section 2—Page 2 of 3 the City's funding commitment authorized in Resolution 5353 and directed City staff to work with GVLT to prepare for the closing which occurred January 2022. Future phases of the project will commence in 2022 starting with design refinement and Burke Park Master Plan Amendment at City Commission. Trail work is expected to commence during the summer of 2022 and the new seating area and overlook will be completed by the fall of 2023. 8. Describe anticipated maintenance requirements for the project along with an explanation of who will be responsible for maintenance and maintenance costs. As the property is now under City ownership, all maintenance responsibilities, including but not limited to weed management, trail maintenance and dog waste removal, will fall on the City and will be funded through the Parks and Trails District. It is anticipated that the City and Gallatin Valley Land Trust will have a separate donor-recognition agreement to outline terms of maintenance for certain elements of the seating and overlook areas. GVLT may also choose to support trail maintenance with volunteer events. 9. Please attach any supporting documents, maps, pictures, letters of support, etc. that may be useful in the initial evaluation of your proposal. The following materials have been attached in Section 3: 1. Conceptual Designs for Improvements (trails, scenic overlook, seating area with donor recognition features) 2. Burke Park Vicinity Map 3. Excerpts from December 14, 2021 City of Bozeman Commission Packet for Gallatin Valley Land Trust Project Application: o City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Staff Memo o GVLT Application Letter o Project Cost Estimate o Summary of Public Engagement and Letters of Support o Public Comment Letter 4. City of Bozeman Resolution 5353 Authorizing Project Funding 5. Gallatin Valley Land Trust Support Letter The City of Bozeman is able to provide other land acquisition documents as requested. 10. Provide 15 copies of your completed application and supporting documentation and one digital copy. Application was submitted Friday, March 18 to the Gallatin County Planning Department. Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Overlook Project Section 2—Page 3 of 3 s } t r k r - f i r f I �t``- .` + -—— - _ -fit •• — _ ��-- 1 mo ry L oe , y•. i n I . J �r r s. i i n: II ©` -------- �-- - � V -- -- ------- - ---- _- ` T_ pp r At w 1 ._ — fir- _ • �_ II �'� �� _.—•-� _ \` \1' — —�� J � � '� Wit. _s� � �I � � i •t I� 1 1 11 / s , e;,�a � -•i •� �!. �� �F1 d���� � � y�,"r: �&I�:i� •` 1� ., '� �` � r •lol,A� �� � 1 � f �) '. it nj► ":�.�� �, ��1�� r BOZEMANMT Vicinity Map "OM7 .�®1� �• � Trails — IS Paths Gravel Paths E.M.,, aE.M .!, ` t" Parks Downtown Bozeman �•• J. City Limits y. _... 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Users of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the usability of Feet tha inf--ti— MT Memorandum REPORT TO: Recreation and Parks Advisory Board FROM: Addi Jadin, Park Planning and Development Manager Mitch Overton, Director of Parks and Recreation Chuck Winn, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Proposal and Resolution 5353 Gallatin Valley Land Trust Application for Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Funds for Phase I Property Acquisition Matching Funds MEETING DATE: November 4, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Proposal and Resolution 5353 Gallatin Valley Land Trust Application for Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Funds for Phase I Property Acquisition Matching Funds STRATEGIC PLAN: 6.5 Parks,Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND: The Gallatin Valley Land Trust has submitted a proposal to the City to purchase and install improvements on 12 acres at the south end of Burke Park/Peet's Hill. The proposal includes an initial application for$485,000 of cash-in-lieu of parkland (CILP) funding to cover purchasing and closing costs associated with the land transaction that would allow direct transfer of the property to the City of Bozeman. Additional phases of the project will include improvements as outlined in the grant application including expansion of the trail system, overlooks, a gathering/gateway area and donor recognition. As described in the proposal letter, GVLT requests that the City's funding for the project be applied to the property acquisition. In addition to the initial $485,000 payment, an additional amount of $315,000 plus financing costs is to be paid to GVLT within 2 years. Possible funding sources for the additional land acquisition costs include cash-in- lieu of parkland, grants, cash-in-lieu of parkland, and donations. The aforementioned proposal allows the property acquisition to move forward on GVLT's negotiated closing date in January 2021 with direct transfer of the property to the City, ensures CILP funding is available for other projects throughout the improvement phases, and allows GVLT to retain funding from their donors for property improvements. CILP Balance: The current unallocated balance for cash-in-lieu of parkland grants is 1 Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials approximately$890,000. The phase 1 grant of$485,000 amounts to approximately 54% of the current balance and if approved, the remaining balance would be $405,000. Staff recommends that the existing 58 CILP funding sources under$10,000 be applied to this project and the balance to be withdrawn from the remaining CILP funds. The balance of projects under $10K is approximately$140K. Future Phases: Future phases of the project will include refinement of proposed improvements, Burke Park Master Plan Amendment, grant applications by City staff, grant applications by GVLT, and completion of City financing. Preservation and restoration of existing wildlife and native plant species will be considered during the amendment to the park master plan. Additionally, amendments to Section 8.02.080 Bozeman Municipal Code regarding animal restraint requirements for the newly acquired parcel will be considered at that time. Until a code amendment is completed, dogs would be required to be on leash within the newly acquired parcel. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: Future funding sources and amounts for future project phases will be determined at the time of subsequent phases of the project and will be based on availability of cash-in-lieu of parkland , grants received, and other unidentified funding sources. Under the current proposal, the final cost to the City is unknown. By limiting City funds to acquisition costs, the land trust may finance the City's portion until it is paid including financing costs. Terms of financing are unresolved. Expansion of the restraint-free area at Burke Park will be considered during future phases of the project. ALTERNATIVES: Per Recreation and Parks Advisory Board or Commission decision. FISCAL EFFECTS: The Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland balance of$805,000 will be reduced to $320,000 if the initial grant request for $485,000 is approved. 2 Supplemental Materials Section 3 -Page <<3>> of 34 November 1,2021 GALLATIN Bozeman City Commission VALLEY Recreation&Parks Advisory Board LAND TRUST 415 N Bozeman Ave. TRAILS&CONSERVATION Bozeman,MT 59715 Dear City Commissioners and RPAB Members, Gallatin Valley Land Trust(GVLT) is pleased to present the attached Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland application that would provide essential funds to complete the "Protect Peers'Final Piece"parkland acquisition and improvement project.If approved for full funding, this project will permanently protect 12 new acres as a City Park and would expand Burke Park (also known as "Peets Hill") by 30%. This is a"once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity and quite possibly our last chance as a community to come together to protect the last large parcel on Peets Hill. GVLT is currently under contract to acquire the property;however,the timeline is tight.We have until January 18,2022 to secure funds and complete the purchase. Earlier this fall, GVLT launched a fundraising campaign for a portion of the acquisition costs and associated due diligence,project management and improvements. Even more impressive than the financial commitments were the stories we heard from the community.We heard from couples who had first dates, engagements and weddings on Peets Hill. We heard from staff who work at the hospital and use the trails along Peets Hill for a much-needed recharge.We heard from youth cycling groups and cross-country running teams.We heard about 4th of July Fireworks, solar eclipses,and sunsets. Families shared memories of sledding, teaching their children to ride a bike and walking the family dog.We heard from seniors who live at the Knolls and Aspen Point;the park is where they move daily and stay connected to community. The total cost of this project is $1.6 million. GVLT is requesting that the City of Bozeman invest$800,000 in this project which will provide a 1:1 match of the$800,000 dollars that GVLT has already secured through private donations.All of the City funds will go directly towards purchasing the property.As the project budget details,we are proposing a multi-phase funding request from the City that includes a Phase I Acquisition request of$485,000 from the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland fund,with future funding sources from the City yet to be finalized. We have received overwhelming public support for this project in the form of more than 650 individual donors, spread out across Bozeman,and beyond. Our community rallied around the cry to "Protect Peets' Final Piece."Now we are asking you to consider allocating money designated specifically for park acquisition to expand Peets Hill, to preserve the trails, the wildlife habitat and the scenic qualities that make this place a top attraction in Bozeman. Thank you for considering our application and we look forward to presenting additional information and answering questions at the upcoming public meeting. Sincerely, �,:e:: .�� Chet Work Executive Director •P.O.Box 7021 •Bozeman,MT 59771 •406-587-8404•www.Vlt.org Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials Overview of Proiect and Request Gallatin Valley Land Trust(GVLT) invites the City of Bozeman(City) to partner on the acquisition of 12 acres of undeveloped land on Peets Hill and to protect it forever as a City park. The privately-owned property is located directly south of Burke Park and is contiguous with the existing park boundary. This project would permanently protect the last large parcel on Peets Hill and would increase the size of Burke Park by nearly 30%. The 12-acre property was listed for sale on the open market in July and GVLT narrowly secured a purchase agreement which allows until January 18, 2022 to complete the acquisition. The total cost for the project is approximately $1,600,000 which includes property acquisition, restoration and improvements. GVLT is requesting $800,000 from the City of Bozeman that would go directly towards the purchase price for the property. GVLT has secured an additional $800,000 through private fundraising that will match the City's investment in this project. Ideally, all $800,000 of City funds would be available before closing of escrow on January 18, 2022. If that is not possible, GVLT will pursue bridge financing to cover the gap in City funding and could structure the transaction as an installment sale as follows: • First installment: $485,000 from Cash-in-Lieu: With respect for other City priorities, this application requests $485,000 through the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland fund which is only a portion of the total funds required to close on the property. These funds would go directly towards the purchase of the property. • Second installment: $315,000 from other City funds: In order to provide the City with additional time, the remaining $315,000 (plus financing costs) could be scheduled over the next 24 months. During this time, the City could determine how to best acquire and allocate these additional funds. GVLT would secure bridge financing to cover the gap. Current Request from CIL: $485,000 Background In late June of this year, we, the board and staff of GVLT, learned that 12 acres of undeveloped land on the south end of Peets Hill were about to be listed for sale on the open market. This property has been on GVLT's radar for many years because it is directly adjacent to one of Bozeman's most beloved parks - Burke Park aka Peets Hill. We recognized that purchasing this property represented a"once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to expand the park and buffer the existing parkland from encroaching development. Given the current real estate market and rapid development in the area, we also knew that we had to act quickly and decisively to have any chance of competing with other offers. Not surprisingly, within 24 hours of the property being listed, multiple offers had come in, including one from GVLT. After a few tense weeks of uncertainty, GVLT secured a purchase agreement for the property amidst a handful of developers and competing bids. Our agreement includes a 6-month term to close on the property, which gives us until mid-January to complete property investigations, and raise funds. If we are unable to secure the necessary funds by mid-January, the property will be re-listed and will likely sell for residential development. There may already be a back-up offer in place. In the early 1990s, GVLT, the City of Bozeman and the Burke Family partnered to protect the original 40+ acres that created Burke Park. The property was originally owned by the Peets 1 family who allowed the community to use the property for many years, which is why it is also known locally as "Peets Hill". GVLT facilitated the acquisition with the Burke family and the property was eventually purchased by the City of Bozeman as parkland. In the original transaction, the Burke family held onto two development lots on the top of Peets Hill. In 2008, GVLT and the City of Bozeman again partnered with the Burke Family to acquire those parcels to ensure that the upper portion of Peets Hill would remain open to the public and not impaired by residential development. The current 12-acre property under consideration is the last large parcel on Peets Hill. It consists of native grasslands and shrubs that provide habitat for a diversity of birds and small mammals. The property provides spectacular views of the City of Bozeman and beyond. The property has an existing trail across it that provides trail connectivity from the top of Peets Hill to Sourdough Rd/South Church. This popular trail sees an average of 163 users per day and has a high of 247 users per day according to a trail counter located along the trail. Though the existing trail easement is somewhat secure, its location is not. The existing trail easement specifically allows the trail to moved anywhere on the property to accommodate homes, roads, utilities and other infrastructure. A provision is even made for termination of the easement should the City of Bozeman not accept the trail corridor as fulfillment of development requirements should the property be subdivided and developed. Additionally, GVLT sees opportunities to improve the existing trails on the property and enhance the parkland with expanded trails and natural lookouts providing spaces for quiet reflection of nature and taking in the spectacular views. GVLT has already hosted preliminary design and feasibility meetings with landscape architects to brainstorm community interests and needs for parkland improvements. There was consensus that improvements should be minimal to reflect the natural beauty of the land, and also incorporate inclusive design for people with disabilities, language translation, and educational opportunities around Native American history. GVLT sees an opportunity to rehabilitate the existing trail tread to provide a smoother, more stable surface and create more sustainability to reduce erosion and improve drainage. Proposed enhancements and much needed maintenance to the existing trail would be covered entirely by GVLT private fundraising efforts. Budget Please see the attached detailed budget. Many of the budget items related to property investigations (e.g. title review, environmental site assessment, survey, etc.)have already been incurred by GVLT as we have been completing necessary property investigations to keep the transaction moving forward. GVLT has also committed $60,000 in earnest money to secure the purchase agreement. As you can see in the attached budget, GVLT is covering all of these costs and providing them as a match to the requested funds from City of Bozeman. Because our contract on the property is extremely short, we have had to move quickly to take advantage of this opportunity. Phase I: Property Acquisition—The negotiated purchase price for the property is $1,225,000 and the closing date is January 18, 2022. The appraised fair market value of the property is $1,400,000. Once the property hit the market in July, GVLT mobilized quickly and negotiated Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials extensively to secure a purchase agreement on the property. Our first offer on the property was actually rejected in favor of a different offer from a developer. Fortunately, we were able to submit a backup offer and when the developer's offer terminated, our backup offer became active. Since our offer was accepted, GVLT has been working diligently through the necessary property investigations. As detailed in the attached budget, the transaction costs associated with the purchase of the property total a little over$100,000 which is all being covered by GVLT as a match to the project. Phase II: Restoration and Improvements—GVLT has worked with Design 5 to complete an initial feasibility assessment on proposed improvements to the property. The cost of improvements are rough estimates created on a short timeframe. Because of the natural beauty of the property, the general concept is to have a"light touch" and have any new amenities blend into the landscape. However, a more thorough master planning process for the park may need to be completed, which could modify the proposed budget. Many of the private donors to this project noted the opportunity to improve the accessibility, community spaces and natural features of the property as a primary motivation for giving to the project. As noted in the budget, approximately $300,000 of individual donor funds as well as in-kind contributions from GVLT, Design 5 and other groups will be used for site planning and improvements on the property. A woman takes in the views as she walks her dog on the connector trail that traverses across the subject property Property Due Diligence GVLT has completed substantial property investigations and due diligence on the property. All of the following reports have been provided to the City of Bozeman for review. • Property appraisal—GVLT contracted with an independent, certified appraiser to conduct an appraisal of the property. The effective date of the appraisal is September 1, 2021. The appraisal report determined that the fair market value of the property is $1,400,000. The 3 highest and best use of the property from an appraisal perspective was identified as a 5- lot subdivision. Utilities, water and sewer are accessible from pipelines that run north from Kagy Boulevard. The appraised value of the property is substantially higher than the purchase price, ensuring that GVLT and the City of Bozeman would not be paying above fair market value for the property. The City of Bozeman is listed as an intended user of the appraisal. • Title Review—GVLT ordered a title commitment from American Land Title Company of Bozeman. GVLT staff and outside counsel have reviewed the title and found the title to be very clean given the location of the property within city limits. The title commitment and title exception documents have been provided to City staff for review. • Phase I Environmental Site Assessment—GVLT contracted with TD&H engineering to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the property. The environmental assessment did not identify any environmental concerns on the property and no further action was recommended. • Property Boundary Survey—GVLT contracted with surveyor Jonathan Roen of Roen, Inc to locate and mark the boundaries of the property. • Minerals Ownership—GVLT contracted with a mineral ownership reviewer who determined that the current landowner own all mineral rights associated with the property. It is expected that the mineral rights would transfer if the property is acquired. Timeline for Completion: As noted above, GVLT is under contract on the property and the closing date for the transaction is January 18, 2022. If we have not secured the necessary funds by that date, the contract would terminate, and the property would return to the open market. Design and feasibility for improvements on the property would begin soon after purchasing the property in close coordination and collaboration with City of Bozeman parks staff. Conclusion Earlier this fall, GVLT launched a fundraising campaign for a portion of the acquisition costs and associated due diligence, project management and improvements. The community was overwhelmingly supportive of this project and 650 individuals made donations of all sizes our campaign totaling $800,000. Even more impressive than the financial commitments were the stories we heard from the community. We heard from couples who had first dates, engagements and weddings on Peets Hill. We heard from people who processed some of the hardest moments of their lives while sitting on a bench there. We heard about 4th of July Fireworks, solar eclipses, and sunsets. Families shared memories of sledding, teaching their children to ride a bike and walking the family dog. An overwhelming number of people made donations in honor of their pets. We heard from seniors who live at the Knolls and Aspen Point; the park is where they move daily and stay connected to community. We heard from youth cycling groups and cross- country running teams. We heard from staff who work at the hospital and use the trails along Peets Hill for a much-needed recharge. And while Peets Hill is an urban park in the heart of Downtown, we heard from many that the park's natural beauty was its most important feature. Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials Burke Park contains some of the most diverse plant populations per acre (217 species) in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem! We even heard from visitors to our area that have enjoyed the views on their adventures. GVLT, the 300+ signers to our attached letter of support and our 650 donors for this project, believe that the project to Protect Peets' Final Piece is worthy of a highly leveraged$800,000 investment of City of Bozeman. Thank you for considering this application and please let us know if there is additional information we can provide. PROTECT PESTS' FINAL 'PIECEME �� � N , Pups pose for a photo as official members of the Teets Pack'90 people made donations to the project in honor of their dogs. 5 Peets Hill/Burke Park Expansion Project Budget Phase I:Land Acquisition(Fall/Winter 2021) Phase I:Land Acquisition Detail Total Cost City of Bozeman %COB Match Source Purchase $ 485,000 Cash in Lieu $ 315,000 GVLT Bridge Loan to City Purchase of land 12 acres at approx.price of$2.33/square ft. $ 1,225,000 $ 800,000 $ 425,000 GVLT Transaction Costs Title and closing title insurance,closing costs $ 4,000 $ - $ 4,000 GVLT Appraisal property appraisal $ 4,000 $ $ 4,000 GVLT Phase 1 ESA environmental site assessment $ 5,000 $ $ 5,000 GVLT Boundary survey to locate property boundaries $ 1,500 $ $ 1,500 GVLT Minerals ownership review to determine mineral ownership $ 525 $ $ 525 GVLT Legal review contract drafting and review $ 12,000 $ $ 12,000 GVLT Site planning to develop conceptual plan $ 20,000 $ $ 20,000 Design 5(donated) GVLT project management negotiations,due diligence,fundraising,900hr @$60hr avg $ 54,000 $ - $ 54,000 GVLT PHASE I Total $ 1,326,025 $ 800,000 60% $ 526,025 40% Phase If:Improvements(Spring/Summer 2022) Phase II:Improvements _ Detail Total City of Bozeman %CoB Match Match Source Site Preparation and Reclamation Erosion control 6,500 SF @$0.75 $ 4,875 $ $ 4,875 GVLT Grading and site layout 7,500 SF @$0.38 $ 2,850 $ $ 2,850 GVLT Top soil&amendments 495 CY @$5.00 $ 2,475 $ $ 2,475 GVLT Native reclamation seeding 40,500 SF @$0.25 $ 10,125 $ $ 10,125 GVLT Mobilization 1 EA @$5,000 $ 5,000 $ $ 5,000 GVLT Site Amenities-Trails&Overlooks 4'gravel paths 3,850 LF @$11.00 $ 42,350 $ $ 42,350 GVLT Trail directional sign 3 EA @$500 $ 1,500 $ $ 1,500 GVLT Trail educational sign 8 EA @$1,000 $ 8,000 $ $ 8,000 GVLT Pet waste receptacle 2 EA @$350 $ 700 $ $ 700 GVLT Sculpture park-concrete pads 530SF @$6.00 $ 3,180 $ $ 3,180 GVLT Trail benches 3 EA @$1,500 $ 4,500 $ $ 4,500 GVLT Boulder seating at overlook 15 EA @$750 $ 11,250 $ $ 11,250 GVLT Site Amenities-Gateway&Gathering Space Circular gravel pad(30') 706 SF @$8.00 $ 5,648 $ $ 5,648 GVLT Boulder seating 17 EA @$750 $ 12,750 $ $ 12,750 GVLT Mountain Range View Finder 4 EA @$12,000 $ 48,000 $ $ 48,000 GVLT Inset Steel Medicine Wheel 1 EA @$45,000 $ 45,000 $ $ 45,000 GVLT Donor Gateway-Engraved boulders 20 EA @$750 $ 15,000 $ $ 15,000 GVLT Design&Project Management Landscape design site planning $ 18,000 $ $ 18,000 Design 5(donated) Civil engineer construction design $ 7,500 $ $ 7,500 GVLT Native plant consultant for restoration work $ 2,000 $ $ 2,000 GVLT GVLT project management 300 hrs @$60/hr $ 18,000 $ 18,000 GVLT Contingency 10%construction contingency $ 30,000 $ $ 30,000 GVLT PHASE II Total $ 298,703 $ 298,703 Total Cost City of Bozeman Match %Match 1,624,728 $ 800,000 49% $ 824,728 51% CIL Request $ 485,000 Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funding Application November, 2021 Gallatin Valley Land Trust Attachment 3 Describe the process utilized for obtaining public input and support for the project. GVLT has seen an outpouring of support for this project, demonstrated by the conversations we have had with community members and the overwhelming financial backing the project has received. Over 650 donors have contributed to the project.This campaign counts as GVLT's largest capital campaign in its 31 year history. Below is a map of the Gallatin Valley displaying the locations associated with donations for the Peets Hill project. People from all over the valley have rallied around this important piece of land in the heart of downtown Bozeman. It truly is a destination park that serves members of the community beyond the adjacent neighborhoods. 0 y v o (9 O ` U O V O Ci ° ° a V 0 8 ° 0 U u 0 U - .. 0 0u u u 0 u u u Vo u _ u u 0 o u u — — 0 00 0 ° u 0 u 0 u u 00 u u u 0 0 u o O 0 u u 0 00 0 u O U V O V 0 O In addition to financial support, please find attached letters of support from various partners, donors, and businesses that support this project. In addition, 315 community members signed on to a letter of support for this application. Finally, GVLT and landscape architecture firm Design 5 invited a variety of voices from the community to imagine what improvements to the property might look like. Design 5 is currently working on some Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials conceptual drawings based on this feedback that they will present to GVLT and the City of Bozeman for comment and approval. GVLT will work closely with the City of Bozeman Parks department in order to finalize details on how trails and park amenities can be added and/or improved. 100M BOZEMAN HEALTH October 20, 2021 City of Bozeman 121 N Rouse Ave Bozeman, MT 59715 Whom it May Concern, Bozeman Health is proud to submit this letter in support of Gallatin Valley Land Trust's (GVLT) application for funding from City of Bozeman's Cash in Lieu of Parkland program to purchase 12 acres at the south end of Peets Hill. Peets Hill is the heart of our local trail system, Bozeman's most iconic park, and the property contains an important trail connection from Peets Hill to Kagy Blvd and the rest of the Main Street to the Mountains system. Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital and Hillcrest Senior Living are close neighbors to Peets Hill/Burke Park and appreciate the tremendous value it provides to our employees, our visitors, and our residents. As a health system dedicated to improving community health and quality of life, we appreciate the friendship and collaboration we have with community partners like GVLT. Securing this additional land is important—not just to nearby residents, but for residents who come to use this property from all over Greater Gallatin Valley. A Bozeman Health employee shared that they and their partner often walk Peets Hill on Sunday mornings, driving from across town to enjoy the views and with the knowledge that they are likely to see other colleagues out enjoying the trail as well. Bozeman Health and GVLT have a strong partnership and work together often, most recently on the Wellness Connector Trail in the Highland Glen Nature Reserve.Their dedication to overall health and well-being and ensuring that trails are accessible to all is to be commended. It is important that Peets Hill/Burke Park remain available for residents for the years to come,to directly and positively impact community health and in support of living an#outdoorhealthylife.We've shared before that research shows a positive relationship between neighborhood open space and physical activity. People in communities with abundant open spaces generally enjoy better health. As Southwest Montana's healthcare provider of choice,we hope you favorably review GVLT's application as this is an important opportunity to improve our community's health and quality of life. With you in health, John Hill President and CEO Bozeman Health 915 Hiqhland Boulevard I Bozeman, IVIT 59715416 111 1 bozemanhealth.orq Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials GALLATIN 7� PF-A-q VALLEY .A-mi LAND TRUST To the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and Bozeman City Commission, Thank you for considering the Gallatin Valley Land Trust's application for cash in lieu of parkland funds to support the acquisition of the 12 acres at the south end of Peets Hill. We,the undersigned, support the allocation of funds from the Cash in Lieu program because Peets Hill is a truly special and unique place for City residents and visitors alike. Peets Hill is a popular destination and cultural icon for people all over the city,not just downtown. It is where our community comes together with neighbors, friends, family,hospital staff,MSU students, seniors,youth, and of course, our dogs. These public dollars would be highly leveraged by GVLT's successful private fundraising and we believe that this is a worthy and appropriate use of the City's Cash In Lieu of Parkland funding. Thank you for your consideration and support of the shared outdoor spaces that make this place so special. The 327 individuals below have signed on to this letter of support. They are joined by 650 individuals who have made contributions to Protect Peets' Final Piece. Aaron Wernham Anna Wearn Breanna Polacik Cathy Costakis Adam Johnson Anne Banks Brenda Boyd Cathy Gnehm Adam St.Pierre Anne Lewis Cooper Spencer Brenda Coppede Cedar Mathers- Alexa Coyle Annmarie Sheets Winn Brett Conner Alison Bayr Art Sandborgh Celeste Ellig Brian Haskins Alison Totten Audrey Wooding Charles Geller Bridget Uzzelle Allison Throop Barb Cestero Bronson Neff Charles Hussey Aloha Johnson Barbara Mall Chelsea Quinones Amanda Eva Bruce Combs Barbara Sirovatka Cheryl Eiholzer Jungles Bryna Barfknecht Barbara Turner- Cheryl Santos Amanda Strolin Lantz Bunny Gaffney Christina Reynolds Arnie Majerus BB Webb Byron Groh Christine Stoppa Amy Berghold Becca Mulhill Carlene Pailthorpe Amy Falcione Becky Saleeby Carol Ann Cimberli Kearns Amy Kleist Ben Ford Flaherty Claire Chandler Carol Weaver Claire Gillam Andy Montgomery Bern Kohler Caroline Groth Clara Johnson Ann Halverson Beth Madden Pincus Ann Kunsak Betsy Beauvais Casey Sheahan Clark Bosley Catherine Anna Allen Bill and Jane Gum Courtenaye Clay Ellig Anna Patterson Bill Pailthorpe Cathleen Stamm Colleen Keller Anna Sellers Brad Benne Cathy Baumbauer Collette Brooks- Hops Cooper Shea Erin Downey Janet Fox Kassandra Cora DeSantis Erin Eisner Janet Rolfs Betterley Cori Soucie Erin Jackson Janet Young Kathy Allen Courtney Grigg Erinn Zindt Jeff Swan Kathy Powell Cynthia N Evans Faye Boom Jeffrey Dineen Katie Minalga Fr. D Gregory Katie Plumb Dan Riley g rY Jena Olney Smith Katie Scharmer Darra Perdaems Gail Wein art Jenelle Dowling g Katrina Ivancic Dave Ball Sedivy Jenna Fallaw Katy Souther David Gary Kachadurian Jennifer Hicks Knickerbocker Keith Laskowski Gerald Nielsen Jennifer Lammers David Peters Kelly Pohl Gerrie Mohr Jessica Groseth Davina Stebbins Kelsey White Gerry Lang Jessica Hickey Dean Littlepage Kelsi Tjemagel Gina Carolan Jessica Minalga Debbie Schenk Ken and Barbara Deborah Peters Glenn Allinger Jessica Quay Kaufman Debra De Bode Gregory Houston Jim Walseth Ken McKenna Dee-O-Gee Hannah Beckner Jodi Atterberg Ken Pierce Bozeman Hannah Gross John Applegate Kimber Brown Devin Archilla Harriet Tamminga John Backes Kimberly Schlenker Diane Donnelly Heather Stewart John Payton Kristin Taylor Dominique Hays Hillary Guilford Jon Maxwell Hillary Wernlund Lacey Egelus Donald Aandal rY Jon Zemans Walz Laura Pertuit Eddie Steinhauer Joni Evans Honor Randall Laura Prindiville Edith Harrington Joseph Capella Ian Roderer Laurel Sabol Elaine Chandler Joseph Quinones Inese Wheeler Lauren McGee Eleanor Barker Josh Hays Isabelle McGrail Lawrie Lieberman Elizabeth Joshua Gallatin Domenech Jackson Deane Judy Tucker Lee Allinger Elizabeth Flesch Jacob Abel Leslie Taylor Julia Henderson Ellen Stephenson Jacob Robl Linda Pierce Julia Mazade Emily Eicholtz Jaime Martinez Linda Semones Julie MacGillis Emily Qiu Jaimi Melville Julie Nix Lindsay Hibbs EmilyBojorquez Jan Deal Lindsey Henson Kara Adams Emma Burick Jana Van Dam Lisa Meredith Kasey Schultz Shick Emma Kucharski Jane Mittelsteadt Eric Nielsen Jane Wilson Kasey Welles Lisa Riley Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials Lisa Roos Monique Renard- Randy Throop Stacie Coppens Pierce Liz Sherman Richard Gillette Stella Moss Lynn Altizer Moriah Ellig Richard Taylor Stephen T. Cole Madeline Kirch Nancy Blake Rob Jaeger Steve Griswold Nancy Davenport Madison Currey Rob Maher Steve Seright Madison Stevens Nancy Ostlie Robert Larsen Steven Krezminski Natalie McKay Mandy Meyer Robert Meshew Stuart Strolin Margaret Ward Nichole Joyce Robert Morrell Sue Parrish Nick Stadie Mark Ringer Robin Bosley Sumana Petaja Nolan Sunderland Mary Keefer Robin Hape Sumner Anacker Pam Szelmeczka Matt Lavin Rochelle Nielson Sunniva Russell Pascal Beauvais Matt Thompson Roger Fischer Susan Hinkins Pat Ramos Maurene Hinds Ron Kaye Susan Penner Patricia Cornelious McCall Dunn Patricia Dowd Roni Zimmer Taylor Casey Megan Hartwig Rosemary Keller Teresa Seright Patricia Sherman Megan Higgs Ryan ONeill Teri Ball Melinda Patricia Simmons Salal Huber- Tim Marcinko Winegardner Patrick Costello McGee Tisha Jones Melissa Bowen Patrick Gale Sam Haraldson Tobie Laskowski Melissa Butynski Patrick Mitchell Sandy Dodge Toby Koffman Michael Fallaw Patrick Nix Sarah Day Tomas Gedeon Michael McGee Patti Steinmuller Sarah Price Michaela Hackner Paul Guest Sasha Slorer Tory Atkins Michaela Trevor Soucie Paula Mozen Scott Hinds O'Donoghue Valerie Copie Peder Growth Shana Wood Michele Eckhardt Vivien Park Pete Fay Sharon Iltis Michele McKinnie Whitney Bermes Peter Thatcher Sheena Perata Michelle Thiel Yadira Alvarez Philip Naro Sheri Simkins Milton Mozen Yvonne Leung Rachel Black Sonja Chandler Miranda Wheeler Yvonne Rudman Rachelle McLain Spencer Bruce Molly Bowman October 20, 2021 To: Bozeman City Commissioners Re: City of Bozeman's Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dear Bozeman City Commissioners: I am writing on behalf of the Downtown Bozeman Partnership Board members in support of GVLT's application for funding from City of Bozeman's Cash in Lieu of Parkland program to purchase 12 acres at the south end of Peets Hill. As a Bozeman resident of 22 years, I vividly remember my early years here spending countless hours walking Peet's hill teaching my dog social skills and admiring the new community I was privileged to be a part of. Now, as an employee of the Downtown Bozeman Partnership for over 15 years, I have watched this easily accessible walking trail grow into the heart and soul of our city-wide trail system as well as a critical community gathering space due to its central location, amazing views, and welcoming nature. There is no doubt that Peet's Hill has become a vital community asset and that this sentiment is shared by nearly all of our residents, employees, visitors and beyond. Also, with Peet's Hill being GVLT's first community-trail program endeavor, they continue to be an integral part of bringing the community together to preserve and protect the greenspace within our community that we all love and cherish. And as future development threatens our coveted urban greenspace, with leadership from GVLT and support from the City of Bozeman through the cash in lieu of parkland funds, the time has come once again to take action to preserve and protect the final piece of this community asset. So, it is with great passion and excitement that the Downtown Bozeman Boards support the $800,000 match of City Cash in lieu of Parkland funds to purchase the final 12 acres of Peet's Hill as well as future enhancements and improvements to this special piece of property. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Ellie Staley Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN PARTNERSHIP 222 EAST MAIN STREET,SUITE 1 BOZEMAN, MT 59715 0 .6 Ill DOWNTOWN BOZEMAKORG Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials EAGLE MOUNT October 27, 2021 City of Bozeman 121 N Rouse Bozeman, MT 59715 To whom it may concern: Eagle Mount is in support of GVLT's application for funding from the City of Bozeman's Cash in Lieu of Parkland program to purchase 12 acres at the south end of Peets Hill. In particular, one of the improvements that GVLT is proposing is to create all abilities access to overlooks on Peets Hill.These all abilities access spaces will be paired with the paved, accessible parking available near the water tower on Peets Hill.This will create yet another opportunity for people with limited mobility or our neighbors who use adaptive equipment to visit this community resource and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. Eagle Mount is in support of the public/private partnership between the City of Bozeman and GVLT and are in support of GVLT's application for funding from the City of Bozeman's Cash in Lieu of Parkland program to purchase 12 acres at the south end of Peets Hill. Appreciatively, Kevin Sylvester Executive Director Everybody Has Challenges. We Have Adventures. EAGLEMOUNT.ORG 406-586-1781 / 6901 Goldenstein Lane Bozeman, MT 59715 BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY October 27, 2021 u City of Bozeman s 121 N Rouse Ave. s Bozeman, MT 59715 ® Attention: Recreation and Parks Advisory Board City Commission ° Re: Letter of Support for GVLT's application for funding from the City's Cash in Lieu of Parkland m s As a transit provider and advocate of multi modal transit connections and opportunities,the connection that Peet's Hill to Kagy Boulevard and the rest of the Main Street to the Mountains trail system provides directly in conjunction with bike lanes and Streamline bus stops is invaluable in our community. Our route redesigns for Streamline that went into effect in August 2021 and our long term transit plans were informed by and designed around these systems and connections. Losing this corridor would create a significant disconnect in systems and loss of access points, particularly along Kagy Boulevard where reduced traffic congestion is a critical component to safety and climate impacts. GVLT has a demonstrated history and capacity to successfully acquire properties to meet the health and wellness outcomes for our community. This appears to be an eligible investment from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland funds and creates more parkland for the City of Bozeman. HRDC fully supports an investment in this community initiative and the public/private partnership proposed between the City of Bozeman and GVLT. Sincerely, d�p -- I Heather Grenier President/CEO e: hello@thehrdc.org a: 32 South Tracy Bozeman, Montana 59715 p: 406.587.4486 a: 111 South 2nd Ave Livingston, MT 59047 p: 406.333.2537 HRDC BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY www.thehrdc.org Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials October 21, 2021 Cash In Lieu of Parklands Program City of Bozeman Bozeman, Montana 59715 Dear City of Bozeman Officials, Mountain Time Arts firmly supports Gallatin Valley Land Trust's application for the Cash In-Lieu of Parklands (CILP) funds for the extension of Peets Hill. Gallatin Valley Land Trust is an important partner of Mountain Time Arts. One of the many ways that Gallatin Valley Land Trust has supported Mountain Time Arts is a contribution to the "Lighting of the Teepees - Illuminating Indigenous Peoples' Day" on Peets Hill. We hope that we will work closely with Gallatin Valley Land Trust and the City of Bozeman on future art installations and events on Peets Hill. Thank you for considering our support in Gallatin Valley Land Trust's application for CILP funds. Kind regards, Ma r�'geth MaryBeth Morand Executive Co-Director Mountain Time Arts marybeth@mountaintimearts.org mountaintimearts.org 'N J October 20, 2021 REGARDING THE PEETS HILL ACQUISITION BY GVLT: On any given day, any season of the year, Peets Hill bustles with Bozemanites. Young and old, male and female, solo and in groups, the good citizens of this town take to their favorite in-town park to exercise, breathe the fresh air, have a picnic,walk the dog, catch up with friends, or enjoy the setting sun. Before work, at lunch, after work, and on the weekend, these folks flood in from every point on the compass. That all-day, multi-directional access is one of the things that makes Peets Hill so special. Whatever your approach angle,whatever your mode of travel—on foot, by bike, atop a skateboard or scooter, in a car—a trail guides you in, directly to its long spine, its beating heart. From there you can strike out in another direction, to run errands, visit a friend, or continue your run or ride. Can you imagine losing the southern portion of Peets Hill? It would be like carving off the corner of Central Park in New York City, replacing that open public space with private condos. It would change everything. It would degrade the access, depreciate the character, and devalue the experience. That cannot happen. We need Peets Hill, and we need it in its entirety. We need it for our daily dose of nature. We need it to restore our sanity amid the increasing hustle and bustle of Bozeman. We need it for our quality of life. We need it for our way of life. We need it for our children, and theirs. As a 30-year resident of Bozeman who enjoys Peets Hill often, I cannot think of a more important addition to city parkland. As a 20-year business owner whose customers enjoy Peets Hill often, I cannot think of a better use of Cash in Lieu of Parkland funds. Please support GVLT's efforts and help them close the deal on this important acquisition. Please continue Bozeman's long history of predominately non-vehicular access to a centralized recreation area and connective trail network whose quietude and natural beauty provides solace to hundreds of people every day and to thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, every year. Please help save Peets Hill. Mike England Outside Bozeman Magazine mike@outsidebozeman.com Outside Bozeman Southwest Montana's Outdoor Journal . outsidebozeman.com 313 W. Mendenhall#8 PO Box 1101 . Bozeman,MT 59771 . 406-582-8068 • info@outsidebozeman.com Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials Penelope Pierce 1029 North Two Waters Way Belgrade, Montana 59714 406-570-0152 pierce.penelope@gmail.com October 22, 2021 City of Bozeman The Whom It May Concern As the former Executive Director of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT),I am writing to voice my strong support of GVLT's application for full funding from the City's Cash in Lieu of Parkland. What a fabulous project! Peets Hill is the very heart of our Main Street to Mountains trail system and a cherished park. It was the first project GVLT did,back in the early 90's and has become an iconic part of Bozeman,loved and visited by tens of thousands of people (and dogs) each year. 1 cannot think of a better use of Cash in Lieu of Parklands funds as our valley continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Places where people can go to be in nature,visit with friends and neighbors and see our beautiful valley are fast disappearing, and to have another beloved open space lost to development would be heartbreaking for so many and for Bozeman. We need places like Peets Hill. It is a community-gathering place at it's finest. Thank you for all that you do and for you consideration. Sincerely, Penelope Pierce SOUTHWEST MONTANA PO BOX 1855 MOUNTAINBIKE BOZEMAN,MT 59715 A S S 0 C I A T 10 N SOUTHWESTMONTANAMBA.ORG City of Bozeman 121 N. Rouse Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715 October 27, 2021 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing today in support of GVLT's application for funding from the City's Cash in Lieu of Parkland for 12 acres of open space at the south end of Peets Hill. As the region's leading advocates for mountain bike trails,the Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association (SWMMBA) is committed maintaining and enhancing trail access, and this project does just that.With over 2,500 members, SWMMBA is the largest trails organization in the state, and many of our members use this open land on a regular basis. In-town trail connectivity is vital to improving community health and wellness, creating sustainable active transportation infrastructure, and connecting to our outdoor spaces. The area in question provides critical access to other town trails,which in turn connect with our state and federal public lands on the south end of the Gallatin Valley. Losing these connections would pose safety risks to cyclists, increase car traffic, and further add to congestion at local trailheads. Cycling is increasing in popularity and projects such as these allow our sport to continue to grow, providing another beneficial form of active recreation while also adding to the economic prosperity of the region. For these reasons and more, the SWMMBA board of directors fully supports GVLT's application for Cash in Lieu of Parkland funding. On behalf of the SWMMBA Board, thank you for the opportunity to comment. Sincerely, A�301__ Ian Jones Board President Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials October 21, 2021 THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC City of Bozeman, Montana LAND Northern Rockies 1007 E Main St, To Whom it May Concern, Suite 300 Bozeman, MT 59715 I write in support of The Gallatin Valley Land Trust's application f 406 522 7453 g t 406 522 745 for funding from the City of Bozeman s Cash In Lieu of Parkland tpl org program to help purchase 12 acres at the south end of Peet's Hill. The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people. As part of that mission, we purchase lands for parks and trails, and design and build parks. Story Mill Community Park is the most well- known project we have tackled in Bozeman, but we have also been instrumental in creating funding for parks and trails in Bozeman and Gallatin County. Conserving the remainder of Peet's Hill is a high priority for this community and would be an excellent use of the Cash in Lieu of Parkland funds. It would also continue the strong tradition of the City working in a productive public/private partnership with groups like GVLT and TPL that has led to the successful park and trails programs the community enjoys. It is no secret that Peet's Hill is beloved by people in Bozeman, Gallatin County, and beyond. Its iconic location and views make it one of the most popular public spaces in the valley. I'm sure the City recognizes that and I urge you to use the Cash in Lieu of Parkland funds to secure its future. Sincerely, l f Dick Dolan Northern Rockies Director dick.dolan@tpl.org Chet Work,Executive Director Gallatin Valley Land Trust P.O.Box 7021 Bozeman,MT 59971 EJ Porth,Associate Director Gallatin Valley Land Trust P.O.Box 7021 Bozeman,MT 59971 Jeff Mihelich,City Manager 121 North Rouse Bozeman,MT 59715 Mitch Overton,Parks Director 121 North Rouse Bozeman,MT 59715 Mayor Cyndy Andrus 121 North Rouse Bozeman,MT 59715 Deputy Mayor Terry Cunningham 121 North Rouse Bozeman,MT 59715 As you are aware,the attempt to purchase 12 acres of land adjacent to Bu►"ke Park on Peets Hill by the city of Bozeman and GVLT has been in the local news lately. As a resLilt, I have concerns over wildlife within the proposed project area. I applaud the attempt to purchase these lands for protection and save them from development; there is a concern over the wildlife which inhabit these 12 acres and the surrounding area. I recognize there have been problems in the past over unleashed dogs and visitors of Peets Hill and Burke Park not adhering to designated trails, but recent observations and knowledge of marauding dogs unleashed by their owners and off-trail mountain bikers and hikers have raised new concerns. I urge you to put up signage requiring leashes. The area is important habitat for wildlife.The following maps show FWP's Critical Habitat Ranking of the Peet's Hill area.Crucial Habitat Rank depicts relatively ranked areas containing the resources, including food,water,cover,shelter and"important wildlife corridors,"that are necessary for the survival and reproduction of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife and to prevent unacceptable declines, or facilitate future recovery of wildlife populations,or are important ecological systems with high biological diversity value.The darkest are the most valuable for wildlife Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials t - f 4f Map 1 shows the vicinity J of lose me i[ aye Is- a.a a • • _ [ �j Via_.• _� • IN re �� L Z . i • • Map 2 shows a more detailed location Please take measures to protect important habitat for wildlife. Nancy Schultz 420 N.10th Ave Bozeman,MT 59715 nancyanaconda@msn.com DocuSign Envelope ID:02813C92C-2788-4077-ME6-5A8119BFEF7A RESOLUTION 5353 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, APPROVING THE BURKE PARK/PEETS HILL EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT INCLUDING ALLOCATION OF CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND ADJACENT TO BURKE PARK AND AUTHROZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO PURCHASE THE LAND ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT WHEREAS, Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) submitted a proposal for the City to expand and develop Burke Park through a 12-acre property acquisition and trail expansion and improvement project; and WHEREAS, the total expected project cost is $1,624,728 including Phase I land acquisition costs of$1,326,025 and phase II improvement costs totaling $298,703; WHEREAS, GVLT requests that the City allocate $800,000 toward the Phase I land acquisition costs;and WHEREAS, GVLT will provide $824,728 of funding toward the remaining Phase I and Phase 11 costs; and WHEREAS, the city-wide cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication fund balance is currently $891,210.65; and WHEREAS, Section 38.420.030 (F.)of the Bozeman Munic ipal Code,("Cash Donation in lieu of Land Dedication") specifies criteria for which these funds may be utilized; and WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board at their special meeting on November 4,2021 unanimously passed a motion recommending that the Commission approve the project and immediate allocation of$485,000 from the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication account to the land acquisition; and Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials DocuSign Envelope ID:028BC92C-278B-4077-A6E6-5A8119BFEF7A WHEREAS,the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board recommended a two-year period to provide the remaining $315,000 plus financing costs for the land acquisition to allow staff time to find additional funding sources such as grants; and WHEREAS, GVLT has agreed to finance the remaining $315,000, plus financing costs, for a period of up to two years; and WHEREAS, a known source of funding must be provided for security of the remaining $315,000 plus finance costs; and WHEREAS, GVLT has provided the City with a current appraisal of the property and the purchase price of the property ($1,225,000) is below the appraised value ($1,400,000); and WHEREAS, Chapter 1.8 of the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan ("PROST Plan") establishes procedures for amending individual park master plans; and WHEREAS, the PROST Plan further establishes guidelines for park and trail location, design, and recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the existing Burke Park Master Plan indicates that acquisition of adjacent land to the south would be desirable; and WHEREAS, the conceptual improvements to Burke Park as outlined in the project proposal, to include trail expansion and improvements, overlook, and gathering spaces, will be further developed with the Parks and Recreation Department; WHEREAS, the City Commission finds purchasing the property through assignment by the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) to the City of GVLT's existing purchase and sale agreement with the current owner is in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, Section 1—Authorize Cash-in-lieu for the Project The Burke Park/Peets Hill Expansion and Improvement Project will serve the entire City of Bozeman thus meeting the requirements of Section 38.420.030 (F.) of the Bozeman Municipal Code for use of cash donations from the city-wide fund. Expansion and improvement of Burke Parkas proposed through the acquisition of two contiguous parcels will allow the expansion of the trail network, increase the amount of parkland frontage on a public right-of-way, retain a prominent landscape feature with high visibility as public land, improve accessibility for mobile assist devices, and provide an attractive gathering and donor-recognition area within a relatively undeveloped park. DocuSign Envelope ID:028BC92C-278B-4077-A6E6-5A8119BFEF7A The City will authorize the use of$485,000 of funding from the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication fund and will accept the remaining $740,000 of funding from GVLT to complete the purchase (this does not include an additional $60,000 that GVLT has already spent on due diligence costs,which puts GVLT's total commitment at$800,000). The City will also allocate up to $315,000 plus financing costs of additional cash-in-lieu of parkland funding to be paid to GVLT within two years of the effective date of this Resolution. The $315,000, plus loan origination fees and an annualized interest rate based on the prime rate+ 0.5%,with no pre- payment penalty, which is not expected to exceed$30,000, shall be considered appropriated by the City until other funding sources are secured for this project. The result of this project is that the balance in the cash-in-lieu parkland fund is $61,210.65 until project funding or additional cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication is received. Section 2—Authorizing the Citv Manager and Citv Attornev to Complete the Land Acquisition The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to complete the necessary steps to acquire the new parcel and resolve any issues associated with the purchase, including an assignment agreement of GVLT's Purchase and Sale Agreement to enable the City to acquire the Property as the Buyer on January 18, 2022. The City will accept from GVLT the reassignment of the appraisal and the buy-sell agreement and proceed with the purchase of the properties for $1,225,000 using $740,000 of GVLT funding and $485,000 from the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication fund. The City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with GVLT for bridge financing of the remaining City portion of the project ($315,000 plus financing costs as set forth above) to be paid within two years. The City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with the adjacent landowner, a member of the selling entity, to resolve encroachment issues within a reasonable timeframe. The City will resolve any other issues arising from the purchase of the properties in a timely manner, including but not limited to annexation into the City as needed and amendment to the City's zoning map to designate the property as PLI -Public Lands and Institutions, and park master plan amendment. After closing, staff will negotiate and prepare for City Commission consent agenda a Memorandum of Understanding or Use License with GVLT for completion of site improvements, donor recognition and public infrastructure development at GVLT's cost,in accordance with City standards and requirements. Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials DocuSign Envelope ID:028BC92C-278B-4077-A6E6-5A8119BFEF7A PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 14th day of December,2021. Docusigned by: E 85588C7C1BBidEB... CYNTHIA L.ANDRUS Mayor ATTEST: DocuSigned by: E DocuSigned by: T �lU, ILt.aaSt- ,F922G95AB475„ �Fy4,�-� •' MIKE MAAS City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: DocuSigned by: r sA"AA. GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney This copy is a true and correct copy of the original document on file in my office. z ,; Bozemu CityZ ok L) , '�► C1 7. - � _ ............... GALLATIN VALLEY 7 LAND TRUST March 8, 2022 0�3 TRA I LS&CONSE RVAT ION Gallatin County Open Lands Board Gallatin County Commissioners 311 W Main St,#306 Bozeman, MT 5975 To Whom It May Concern: Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) enthusiastically supports the application made by the City of Bozeman Parks& Recreation Department(The City)for the Burke Park Expansion project. We believe that the acquisition of open space, particularly when it has perpetual, dedicated maintenance and management funding to care for it, is the ideal use of Open Lands program funding. In January of this year, GVLT and the City worked hand-in-hand to purchase an additional twelve acres of parkland to add to one of the most visited landscapes in Gallatin County. Known fondly by people across the Gallatin Valley as "Peets Hill," Burke Park now features 54 acres of open land, creating a more than one-mile linear greenway stretching from the Bozeman Public Library to the County line south of Kagy. The Peets Hill trails are an integral part of the Main Street to the Mountains system,which stretches from downtown Bozeman to the Bridger and Gallatin Mountains. Peets Hill is the beating heart of the valley's urban trail network, serving thousands of City and County residents annually. In fact,the preservation of Peets Hill was GVLT's first trail project. Now we find ourselves coming full circle, growing this unique park so that it remains both open and accessible to anyone who visits. As GVLT continues to expand its service area out into the Triangle and beyond, it remains important to preserve the critical connections that make our trail system unique. Without quick and decisive action from GVLT and the City of Bozeman,this new parkland likely would have become a housing development, threatening the trail connectivity this property has provided the public for decades. Now it will remain open and accessible in perpetuity. GVLT was able to raise $800,000 of the $1.6 million project from 655 donors, more than half of whom reside outside the downtown area.The City committed to match the community's contribution with nearly$500,000 already paid toward the land purchase. GVLT supports the investment of$100,000 of Open Lands funding to advance the remainder of the project, including adding a gathering space, all abilities accessible overlook, and trail and resource restoration efforts. Thank you for your support of trails and open lands in Gallatin County, and for your time and attention to this funding request. Sincerely, Matt Parsons, Director Trails Program WWW.GVLT.ORG - LLRED/r� mail P.O.Box 7021,Bozeman,MT 59771 MAIN STREW INS z office 212 S.Wallace Ave.,Suite 101,Bozeman,MT 59715 MOUE aogNDTRuS�o info@gvlt.org I phone 406.587.8404 I fax 406.582.1136 Burke Park/Peet's Hill Expansion and Improvement Project Section 3 - Supplemental Materials