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Agenda
• Background Information• Planning Process• Project Scope• Timetable• Financing Plan• Benefits• Questions & Answers (45 minutes)• Plan Commission Public Hearing on
Plan
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The Marquette Plan
• Recreational access along the lakeshore• New trails as close to the lakeshore as
possible• Minimizing private development within 200
feet of the shoreline
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The Marquette Plan - Whiting• Expand Whiting
Park• Improve park access• Connect Lake
George Trail to lakeshore
• Improve shoreline access and natural areas
• Focus on mixed-use development
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Complexity
• Multi-Agency Partnership– City of Whiting (several agencies)– City of Hammond (several agencies)– Lake County Parks Department– Federal Government - Congressman
Visclosky– BP– Regional Development Authority (RDA)– School City of Whiting– Calumet College of St. Joseph
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Complexity
• Multi-Agency Approval Needed– Local Boards and Commissions– Department of Natural Resources– Army Corps of Engineers– IDEM– Indiana Brownfield Program– 3 Separate Railroads
• Multiple Project Coordination– Hammond-Whiting Water Project (saved
$500K)
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The Planning Process
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The Planning Process
• Plan Commission to consider adopting Lakefront Master Plan tonight
• Plan then sent to the City Council for consideration
• City to make presentation to the RDA• Plan Commission to finalize update of
the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan• All work funded by an RDA Grant
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Charrette Workshop
• Held July 10 – 12th 2008 at Calumet College
• Mini planning process condensed into a weekend
• Over 70 attendees attended at least two of the three days
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Charrette Workshop Challenges• 100’s of great ideas presented• Phasing Plan created to allow each idea
to be considered in Future Phases of Plan
• As funding becomes available, we will continue to add amenities and features
• Our largest challenge was to draw the line in the sand to determine which ideas were included in the final plan
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Goals
• Provide for connectivity for pedestrians, bicycles, watercraft and automobile
• Link to the regional multi-use trail network
• Improve upon natural habitat opportunities along the shoreline
• Improve human connection to the lakefront through better access and amenities
• Preserve the park’s history and value to the community
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Goals
• Improve upon the park as an economic asset and attractor
• Provide for year-around recreational opportunities
• Expand opportunities for additional residential and commercial development
• Improve connection between the park and 119th St.
• Separate passive recreation with active (competitive) recreation
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Long-Range Master Plan
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Preliminary Phase
• Utility Infrastructure– Water, Sewer, Gas, Power
• Bike Trail – George Lake to Front Street
• Public Works Facility relocation• Baseball Field relocation• Property Acquisition – ROW• Engineering, Design & Permitting
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HAMMOND TRAIL BRIDGE WHITING TRAIL
PARK OPPORTUNITY
POCKETPARK &TRAIL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
Preliminary Phase – Bike Trail
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Preliminary Phase - Bike Trail
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Phase I Plan
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Phase 1 Highlights
• Replace existing rubble shoreline• New 2-tiered Boardwalk-Promenade
with 4 lookout points along shore• Improve Whihala boat launch & harbor• New City Museum – Multi-use facility• Improve 119th & Front Street
intersection• Improve Park Road - Turnaround loop• Close 117th Street to vehicles – “Quiet
Zone”
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Phase 1 Highlights
• Additional walking paths and connections
• Rehabilitate existing park pathways• Improve Front & 117th gateways• Remove W-R Boat Club harbor• New concession & restroom facility• Improve Pavilion area & concert seating• Renovate Gun Club building• New parking areas
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Phase 1 Highlights
• Standard Diamonds improvements• Playground expansion & improvements • Improve 117th and Oliver intersection• Major landscaping, lighting, signage and
communications service improvements• Lakefront Gazebo – entertainment venue• 200’ permanent fishing pier• Extend Front Street trail to Park
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Promenade & Gazebo
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Gazebo
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View Towards Chicago Skyline
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Phase II Plan
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Phase 2 Highlights
• Eastside lake fill restoration project – natural beach and dune habitat area
• Enhance gathering places along lakeshore
• Formal Garden near the new Gazebo• Activity Centers – Bean Bags, Bocce
Ball, Picnic Shelters, etc.• Whihala Boat Launch parking
enhancements• Pavilion enhancements
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Picnic Shelters
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Future Phases of the Plan
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Future Phase Highlights
• Not included in current Financing Plan• Expanded Playgrounds - Splash Pad• Extend Park Road to the south side of
Park• Pedestrian Bridge• Additional Park Buildings• Ice Rink• Boat Harbor Memorial Park• Marina???
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Year-around Activities
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Timetable
• Preliminary Phase – underway• Phase 1 – Spring 2010 through
2011• Phase 2 – Spring 2010 through
2012?• Future Phase – As funds become
available
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Financing Plan
• Largest Project in City’s History• Final Project Scope to be determined by
financing (RDA grant)• Total Scope as presented = $45 MILLION• No residential property tax funding
needed• Budget dilemma:
– Property tax budget under extreme pressure– Can’t pass up the opportunity to leverage
grant money to make these improvements
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Why is this Project Important?• Stimulates investment and new tax
base• Greatly enhances our Quality of
Life• Significant Regional Importance• Positive Impact to Property Values• Environmental Restoration• Sets the Table for Future “Clean”
BP Development Opportunities
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Financing Plan
• Project Funding Sources– $3,475,000 Federal Grants– $2,600,000 RDA Bike Trail &
Planning Grant– $2,350,000 BP Foundation Grant– $1,000,000 Miscellaneous Grants– $1,000,000 TIF Reserves– $??? RDA Implementation Grant– $??? TIF Bonds
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Intangible Benefits
• Increase in Fees are expected to offset additional operational costs
• Minimal impact to the City’s Budget– Debt service or Operations
• “Quiet Zone” improvements – “Priceless”
• Enhanced Retail Business Climate• Secondary Development
Opportunities
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Secondary Development
• Residential Growth– New Condominiums
•117th Street•Senior Condos
– Existing Housing Inventory investment
• Commercial Growth• Season Opportunities• Hotel?• BP Opportunities
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Mixed-use and Townhomes
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Closing
• Why Did We Delay the Plan Release?– Very Complex Project– I needed to be confident that:
•The scope was realistic and doable•The Funding Plan was solid•That we maximized our grant opportunities•That we didn’t hinder the BP OCC Project
– We needed to get it right, the first time– We are now ready to pull the trigger– Thank American Structurepoint – Staff -
Boards
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Q&A
• Questions and Answers?