AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ARIZONA...

**AMENDED**

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE

ARIZONA STATE PARKS BOARD

Notice is hereby given to Members of the Arizona State Parks Board (Board) and the general public that there will be a General Parks Board meeting, to begin on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 and A.R.S. § 41-511 et. seq. at the Arizona State Parks Offices located at 1300 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona or via toll-free teleconference by calling 1-877-820-7831. The participant code is 613038#. You must enter the pound key (#) after entering the code. The Board may elect to hold an Executive Session for any agendized item at any time during the meeting to discuss or consult with its legal counsel for legal advice on matters listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A) (3). Items on the Agenda may be discussed out of order, unless they have been specifically noted to be set for a time certain. Public comment will be taken. The Board will discuss and may take action on the following matters:

AGENDA

(Agenda items may be taken in any order unless set for a time certain)

A. CALL TO ORDER – Roll Call

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. INTRODUCTIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS AND AGENCY STAFF – Board

Statement - “As Board members we are gathered today to be the stewards and voice of Arizona State Parks and its Mission Statement to manage and conserve Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our parks and through our partners.”

D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – Those wishing to address the Board must register at

the door and be recognized by the Chair. Presentation time may be limited to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair; the Chair may limit a presentation to one person per organization. The Board may direct staff to study or reschedule any matter for a future meeting.

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E. DIRECTOR’S SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS – The Executive Director will provide a report on current issues and events affecting Arizona State Parks. A list of items to be discussed under this agenda item will be posted on the State Parks website (AZStateParks.com) 24 hours in advance of the Parks Board meeting.

F. CONSENT AGENDA – The following items of a non-controversial nature have been grouped together for a single vote without Board discussion. The Consent Agenda is a timesaving device and Board members received documentation regarding these items prior to the open meeting. Any Board member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for discussion and a separate vote at this meeting, as deemed necessary. The public may view the documentation relating to the Consent Agenda at the Board’s office: 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona. 1. Approve Minutes of July 16, 2014 Arizona State Parks Board Meeting

2. Approve Minutes of August 4, 2014 Arizona State Parks Board Meeting

G. BOARD ACTION ITEMS 1. Consider Approval of Arizona State Parks FY 2016 Capital Improvement

Plan – Staff recommends that the Arizona State Parks Board approve the FY 2016, FY 2017 and FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan as presented in Agenda Item G-1.

2. Consider Approval of Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with

Buckskin Sanitary District – Staff recommends that the Arizona State Parks Board approve the MOU with Buckskin Sanitary District for the purpose of the design, construction and operation of a new wastewater treatment plant.

3. Consider Approval of Funding for Growing Smarter State Trust Land

Acquisition Grant Requests – Staff recommends that the Arizona State Parks Board approve funding for requests received from the City of Phoenix and Pima County.

4. Consider Approval of Staff to Enter Negotiations for Right-of-Way Across ASP Property – Staff recommends that the Arizona State Parks Board approve the request to enter negotiations and grant a non-exclusive right-of-way for a residential driveway across ASP property to access his private property located within Buckskin Mountain State Park.

5. Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Cooperative Administration of Lake Havasu – Staff recommends that the Arizona State Parks Board approve the MOU to facilitate the collaborative regional administration of Lake Havasu.

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H. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Revenue Forecast by Major Fund and Park Visitation Update 2. State Parks Operations Status Update 3. Lyman Lake State Park Extended Operations 4. Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Legacy Partnership Program

I. TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING AND CALL FOR FUTURE AGENDA

ITEMS 1. The next Arizona State Parks Board Meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY,

OCTOBER 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Location to be determined.

2. Board members may wish to discuss issues of interest to Arizona State Parks and request staff to place specific items on future Board meeting agendas.

J. ADJOURNMENT

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Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Arizona State Parks does not discriminate on the basis of a disability regarding admission to public meetings. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the acting ADA Coordinator, Nicole Armstrong-Best, (602) 542-7152; or TTY (602) 542-4174. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

9/15/14 9:27 AM

Bryan Martyn, Executive Director

Arizona State Parks Board Action Report Agenda Item #: G-1

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Title: Consider Approval of the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2016, 2017 and 2018

Staff Lead: Jay Ream Deputy Director, Parks Date: September 17, 2014

Recommended Motion: I move that the Arizona State Parks Board approve the Arizona State Parks Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2016 as presented. Status to Date: Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) requires that Arizona State Parks (ASP) submit a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and a 2-year project forecast annually. ASP has identified $200 million of capital needs. The FY 2016, FY 2017 and FY 2018 CIP identify $30 million in projects needed in the parks. The ASP FY 2015 Capital Budget allocates $1.4 million to fund capital needs from the State Lake Improvement Fund, $1.5 million of the State Parks Revenue Fund, allocates $0.97 million from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, and $0.2 million from the Kartchner Operating Appropriation for FY 2015 capital projects. Time Frame: Initial CIP documents were submitted to ADOA in May 2014 as per their request. Should the Parks Board take action that make substantive changes to the plan amended plans will be submitted. Staff and Financial Resources: The development of the annual CIP with submission to ADOA requires 40 hours of staff time. Relation to Strategic Plan: To provide safe, meaningful and unique experiences for our visitors, volunteers and citizens. Relevant Past Board Actions: On July 17, 2013 the Arizona State Parks Board approved the CIP for FY 2015, FY 2016 and FY 2017. Attachments: CIP for FY 2016 CIP forecast for FY 2017 and FY 2018

Agency:

Priority Location Project Name Project Description Project Category Fund Sources Total Costs

1 PB1-003 ALAMO - NEW RESTROOM/SHOWER BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - PRE-ENGR. RR/SHWR BUILDING W/SITE UTILITIES TBD $350,000

2 PB7-007 BOYCE THOMPSON ARB - NEW AREA LIGHTING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - MAIN PARKING AREA LIGHTING/PART ADOT PROJECT TBD $275,000

3 PB1-002 BUCKSKIN MTN - SHORELINE STABILIZATION TO BEACH AREA (PHASE 2) CONSTRUCTION - EROSION CONTROL AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TBD $925,000

4 PB1-002 BUCKSKIN MTN - ELECTRIFY EXISTING CAMPSITES CONSTRUCTION - NEW ELECTRICAL 100 AMP PEDESTALS TBD $650,000

5 PB1-002 BUCKSKIN MTN - NEW RANGER RESIDENCE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - PRE-MFG. DOUBLE-WIDE UNIT W/SITE UTILITIES TBD $150,000

6 PB1-002 BUCKSKIN MTN - NEW RESTROOM/SHOWER BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - PRE-ENGR. RR/SHWR BUILDING W/SITE UTILITIES TBD $350,000

7 PB2-005 CATALINA - ELECTRIFY EXISTING CAMPSITES CONSTRUCTION - NEW ELECTRICAL 100 AMP PEDESTALS TBD $475,000

8 PB6-005 DEADHORSE - UPGRADES TO EXISTING RESTROOMS UPGRADES AND REMODEL EXISTING RESTROOMS TBD $325,000

9 PB4-001 HOMOLOVI - OFF-SITE POTABLE WATER LINE TO PARK (PHASE 1) DESIGN ONLY - NEW POTABLE WATER LINE TO EXISTING LINE TBD $550,000

10 PB6-001 JEROME - WATERLINE CONNECTION TO CITY NEW POTABLE WATERLINE TO CITY WATER SUPPLY TBD $650,000

11 PB3-004 KARTCHNER - OFF-SITE POTABLE WATER LINE TO PARK (PHASE 1) DESIGN - NEW POTABLE WATER LINE TO REPLACE WELLS (PHASE 1) TBD $1,500,000

12 VARIOUS MULTI-PARK - MISC'L. FORCE/MATERIAL/ADA,CONST ON-GOING - EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND SMALL PROJECTS TBD $250,000

13 VARIOUS MULTI-PARK - ADEQ CONSENT ORDER (WATER/WASTEWATER) ON-GOING/CONSULTANT - WATER/WASTE WATER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $700,000

14 VARIOUS MULTI-PARK - FIRE ALARM AND SECURITY SYSTEMS UPGRADE AND REPLACE EXISTING SYSTEMS AT FT. VERDE, RIORDAN AND SAN RAFAEL TBD $240,000

15 PB2-006 ORACLE - NEW POTABLE AND ELECTRIC LINES DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - NEW POTABLE WATER AND ELECTRIC LINES TBD $525,000

16 PB2-006 ORACLE - NEW WWTP (PHASE 1)DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - NEW UTILITY LINES FOR KANNALLY HOUSE, RESIDENCES AND FUTURE NEW RESTROOM BUILDING TBD $250,000

17 PB2-006 ORACLE - NEW RESTROOM BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - NEW PRE-ENGINEERED RESTROOM BUILDING TBD $150,000

18 PB6-008 REDROCK - NEW SHOP BUILDING SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW PRE-ENGINEERED METAL SHOP BUILDING TBD $125,000

19 PB3-002 ROPER LAKE - NEW RESTROOM/SHOWER BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - PRE-ENGR. RR/SHWR BUILDING W/SITE UTILITIES TBD $350,000

20 PB3-002 ROPER LAKE - PRE-ENGINEERED MFG. CABINS (4) DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - PRE-ENGINEERED LOG TYPE CABINS TBD $260,000

21 PB7-004 TONTO - PRE-ENGINEERED MFG. CABINS (20) (PHASE 1) DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - PRE-ENGINEERED CABINS (PHASE 1) TBD $700,000

22 PB7-004 TONTO - ROCK STABILIZATION TO GOWAN TRAIL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TO STABILIZE ROCK/CLIFF FORMATION TBD $250,000

Total $10,000,000

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SYSTEMFY 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

ONE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECT REQUEST SUMMARYCIP FORM 2

Parks Board, Arizona State

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Item G-1 Attachment 1

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Agency:

Year Location Project Name Project Description Project Category Funds Source Total Costs2017 PB1-003 ALAMO - NEW CONTACT STATION/VISITORS CENTER DESIGN TBD $225,0002017 PB1-003 ALAMO - NEW RANGER RESIDENCE AT CHOLLA ROAD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $275,0002017 PB1-002 BUCKSKIN MTN - SHORELINE STABILIZATION TO BEACH AREA (PHASE 3) CONSTRUCTION - EROSION CONTROL AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TBD $525,0002017 PB2-005 CATALINA - NEW OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $175,0002017 PB6-009 CONTACT POINT - OFF-SITE UTILITIES DESIGN TBD $500,0002017 PB6-005 DEADHORSE - ELECTRIFY NEW CAMPSITES DESIGN TBD $125,0002017 PB6-005 DEADHORSE - STUDIO REMODEL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $200,0002017 PB6-004 FORT VERDE - STABILIZATION TO EXISTING STRUCTURES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $275,0002017 PB4-001 HOMOLOVI - OFF-SITE POTABLE WATER LINE TO PARK (PHASE 2) CONSTRUCTION - NEW POTABLE WATER LINE TO EXISTING LINE (PART) TBD $2,025,0002017 PB3-004 KARTCHNER - OFF-SITE POTABLE WATER LINE TO PARK (PHASE 2) CONSTRUCTION - NEW POTABLE WATER LINE TO REPLACE WELLS (PART) TBD $2,600,0002017 PB7-001 LYMAN LAKE - UPGRADES TO EXISTING RESTROOMS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $325,0002017 VARIOUS MULTI-PARK - MISC'L. FORCE/MATERIAL/ADA,CONST ON-GOING - EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND SMALL PROJECTS TBD $250,0002017 VARIOUS MULTI-PARK - ADEQ CONSENT ORDER (WATER/WASTEWATER) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $700,0002017 PB2-006 ORACLE - NEW WWTP (PHASE 2) CONSTRUCTION TBD $900,0002017 PB3-002 ROPER LAKE - ELECTRIFY NEW CAMPSITES DESIGN TBD $150,0002017 PB7-004 TONTO - PRE-ENGINEERED MFG. CABINS (20) DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - PRE-ENGINEERED CABINS (PART) TBD $750,0002018 PB1-003 ALAMO - NEW CONTACT STATION/VISITORS CENTER CONSTRUCTION TBD $1,600,0002018 PB1-005 BUCKSKIN/RIVER ISLAND - NEW RESTROOM/SHOWER BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $350,0002018 PB2-005 CATALINA - NEW SEWERLINE EXTENSION TO PIMA COUNTY SERVICES DESIGN TBD $450,0002018 PB6-009 CONTACT POINT - ON-SITE UTILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $2,050,0002018 PB6-009 CONTACT POINT - NEW LAUNCH RAMPS (2) DESIGN TBD $300,0002018 PB6-009 CONTACT POINT - ON-SITE UTILITIES DESIGN TBD $600,0002018 PB4-001 HOMOLOVI - OFF-SITE POTABLE WATER LINE TO PARK (PHASE 3) CONSTRUCTION TBD $1,750,0002018 VARIOUS MULTI-PARK - MISC'L. FORCE/MATERIAL/ADA,CONST ON-GOING - EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND SMALL PROJECTS TBD $300,0002018 VARIOUS MULTI-PARK - ADEQ CONSENT ORDER (WATER/WASTEWATER) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TBD $900,0002018 PB2-006 ORACLE - UPGRADE UTILITIES TO KANNALLY HOUSE DESIGN TBD $375,0002018 PB6-008 REDROCK - HOUSE OF APACHE FIRE DESIGN TBD $475,0002018 PB7-004 TONTO - PRE-ENGINEERED MFG. CABINS (20) CONSTRUCTION - PRE-ENGINEERED CABINS (PART) TBD $850,000

Total $20,000,000

Parks Board, Arizona State

FY 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SYSTEM

CIP FORM 5FY 2017-2018 TWO YEAR CAPITAL PROJECT FORECAST

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Title: Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Buckskin Sanitary District

Staff Lead: Jay Ream, Deputy Director, Parks Date: September 17, 2014

Recommended Motion: I move that the Arizona State Parks Board authorize the Executive Director or his designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Buckskin Sanitary District for the purpose of the design, construction and operation of a new wastewater treatment plant. Status to Date: Arizona State Parks (ASP) holds patent on lands along State Route 95 in La Paz County, Arizona. Buckskin Sanitary District (“District”) proposes to lease 20 acres of ASP land for the purpose of developing a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). ASP operates two WWTPs at Buckskin Mountain and River Island State Parks, upon completion of the new District plant, ASP would decommission its plants and connect to the District plant. The District would agree to pay ASP a onetime lease fee that would assist with the design and eventual connection to the District plant. This MOU will assist the District with its application for a Rural Development Grant to fund the WWTP project. Once the District has arranged funding an Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) between the District and ASP will be drafted to formalize the payment for the lease of the property. ASP staff will bring that IGA to the Arizona State Parks Board for final approval. Time Frame: The term of the MOU is five years. Staff and Financial Resources: ASP will commit time to the negotiation of the final documents for the IGA. ASP Real Estate Manager will conduct these negotiations; the time commitment will be approximately 160 hours. Relation to Strategic Plan: To provide sustainable management of our natural, cultural, recreational, economic and human resources. Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding as signed by Buckskin Sanitary District

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Title: Consider Approval of Funding for Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition Grant Requests

Staff Lead: Kent Ennis, Deputy Director Date: September 17, 2014

Recommended Motion: I move that the Arizona State Parks Board approve the funding for the following two Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition grant requests as follows: 1) The City of Phoenix – up to 50 percent of the remaining available balance of

the Land Conservation Fund (based on current balance - $354,411.91), for the purchase of 85.15 acres of Sonoran Preserve.

2) Pima County – up to 50 percent of the remaining available balance of the Land Conservation Fund (based on current balance - $354,411.92), for the purchase of 100.77 acres for the Tucson Mountain Park Expansion Acquisition Phase I.

The final grant amounts will be based upon total remaining available funds and the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) final appraisal value of the parcels, agreed upon by the applicants, plus no more than 10 percent for eligible associated costs. Approval of the awards is contingent upon the appraised land value being finalized before December 31, 2014. Background: The purpose of the Land Conservation Fund is to conserve open spaces in or near urban areas and other areas experiencing high growth pressures. This is accomplished by awarding grants for the purchase or lease of State Trust land that has been classified as suitable for conservation purposes by the ASLD. Status to Date: The rating team scored the applications per the rating criteria in the FY 2014 Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition Grant Manual and determined that all parcels applied for are eligible. See attached summary of recommendations. The current balance available in the Land Conservation Fund for Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition grants is $708,823.83. For the FY 2014 Growing Smarter Grant Program, staff received two requests from different counties. The total amount requested from these two counties is $1,000,000. However, according to A.R.S. §41-511.23.H.2, no more than 50 percent of the Land Conservation Fund from any one fiscal year may be awarded to projects in a single county. This means that no more than $354,411.92 can be awarded in any single county.


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Staff received the following two applications for the FY 2014 Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition Grant Program Cycle: City of Phoenix – Total estimated project cost is $800,000 and their

funding request is $400,000 for the purchase of 85.15 acres of Sonoran Preserve. The final appraisal amount is $1,855,000. However, this project can only receive $354,411.91 in funding due to the limited amount of remaining funds and the restriction stating that only 50 percent of funds in a fiscal year may go to projects in one county.

Pima County – Total project cost is $1,200,000 and their grant funding request is $600,000 for the purchase of 100.77 acres of Tucson Mountain Park Expansion Acquisition Phase I. The final appraisal amount of $1,175,000 is less than the total project cost. This means the project will be eligible for up to $354,411.92 toward the acquisition from the remaining fund balance due to the limited amount of remaining funds and the restriction stating that only 50 percent of funds in a fiscal year may go to projects in one county.

On August 28, 2014, the Conservation Acquisition Board (CAB) reviewed and concurred with the staff recommendation to fund the two FY 2014 Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition Grant Applications up to the eligible amounts described above.

Total Available Funds for Grants: $ 708,823.83

Funding Recommendations: 1. City of Phoenix 354,411.91 2. Pima County 354,411.92

Total Recommended Funding: 708,823.83

Remaining uncommitted balance to carry forward for future grant cycle:

$ 0

Time Frame: Applicants will bid on the State Trust Land at a public auction held by Arizona State Land Department. Grant award amounts will be contingent upon the appraisals and parcel sizes being approved by the State Land Commissioner, and the applicants are the highest and best bidders at public auction. Staff will execute Participant Agreements to the applicants that are successful bidders at public auction. Staff and Financial Resources: No additional staff or financial impacts are anticipated.


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Relation to Strategic Plan: To build lasting public and private partnerships to promote local economies, good neighbors, recreation, conservation, tourism and establish sustainable funding for the agency. Relevant Past Board Actions: The Board has approved a total of $266,212,137 in Growing Smarter Grant Funds between Fiscal Years 2001 through 2013 of which a total of $213,727,358 was actually expended towards the acquisition of 31,282 acres of State Trust land for conservation. A summary list of the history of Growing Smarter Grant awards is attached. Attachments: Attachment 1 – Summary of Funding Requests and Recommendations Attachment 2 – Summary History of Growing Smarter Grant Awards 2001 through 2013

Applicant Parcel Acres County Total Grant Request

Total Project Cost

Requested

Final Appraisal Amount

50% Eligible Amount

Total Amount Recommended Rating Score

Phoenix, City of Sonoran Preserve Priority 3-E 85.15 Maricopa $400,000 $800,000 $1,855,000 $354,400 $354,411.91 32

Pima County Tucson Mountain Park Expansion API 100.77 Pima $600,000 $1,200,000 $1,175,000 $354,400 $354,411.92 44

185.92 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,030,000 $708,824 $708,823.83

Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition Grant ProgramFY 2014 Grant Recommendation For Projects

Totals

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Funding Year Participant Parcel Acres County

Estimated Total

Project CostGrant Award

Actual Grant Amount

Expended

Auction Date Comments

Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Phase I 640 Maricopa $10,208,000 $5,104,000 $4,779,069 10/31/00

Desert Foothills Land Trust Jewel of the Creek 26 Maricopa $906,752 $453,376 $446,565 10/31/00

The grant award amount was amended. The original approved award was $453,376.

Desert Foothills Land Trust Go John Canyon, Phase I 65 Maricopa $1,501,500 $750,750 $719,629 2/1/01

Pima County Tumamoc Hill Pima Withdrawn $0 N/A

This grant award expired before the public auction could take place. This grant was transferred to the Board of Regents but then withdrawn. This award was originally in the amount of $1,400,000 for 320 acres.

TOTAL 731 $12,616,252 $6,308,126 $5,945,263

Fountain Hills McDowell MountainThis application was withdrawn before grant awards were made.

Desert Foothills Land Trust Go John Canyon, Phase II 116 Maricopa $2,555,520 $1,277,760 $1,204,456 12/18/01

Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Phase II 765 Maricopa $13,464,500 $6,734,750 $6,262,088 12/21/01TOTAL 881 $8,012,510

Desert Foothills Land Trust Go John Canyon, Phase III 60 Maricopa $1,655,730 $827,865 $822,737 2/20/03

Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Phase III 629 Maricopa $11,693,510 $5,846,755 $5,846,755 1/29/03TOTAL 689 $29,369,260 $6,674,620 $14,136,036

*This is the second grant cycle using monies available through Fiscal Year 2002.

Desert Foothills Land Trust Go John Canyon, Phase IV 30 Maricopa $483,650 $491,825 $491,825 9/24/03

Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Phase IV Maricopa Withdrawn $18,683,131 $0

Project withdrawn -never went to auction. Application was for 848 acres

TOTAL 30 $483,650 $19,174,956 $491,825

FY 2004 Pima County Valencia Archaeological Site Pima Withdrawn $900,000 $0

This grant was approved by the Board in September of 2004 in the amount of $900,000 for 67 acres. However, due to legal challenges, the auction did not take place.

TOTAL 0 $0 $900,000 $0

*FY 2002 2nd Cycle

FY 2003

GROWING SMARTER STATE TRUST LAND ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAMHISTORY OF GRANT AWARDS

FY 2001

FY 2002 1st Cycle

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PhoenixSonoran Preserve, Phase I, Priority 1 861.97 Maricopa $77,003,063 $38,900,000 $38,501,531 11/8/07

PhoenixSonoran Preserve, Phase I, Priority 2 645.425 Maricopa $12,302,208 $8,700,000 $6,151,104 6/30/08

TOTAL 1507.395 $89,305,271 $47,600,000 $44,652,635

Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Priority 2B 715.419 Maricopa $45,148,074 $32,193,855 $22,574,037Pima County Tumamoc Hill 320 Pima $3,500,000

TOTAL 1035.419 $45,148,074 $35,693,855 $22,574,037

Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Priority 2C 294.57 Maricopa $10,516,000 $5,258,000 $4,927,621Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve 398.91 Maricopa $7,150,000 $3,575,000 $3,351,928Pima County Valencia Archaelogoical Site 67.17 Pima $1,034,000 $517,000 $499,302

TOTAL 760.65 $18,700,000 $9,350,000 $8,778,852

Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Priority 2C 1139 Maricopa $40,000,000 $20,000,000 $13,295,820 10/15/10Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve 2000 Maricopa $50,000,000 $25,000,000 $22,526,875 10/15/10Coconino County Rogers Lake 2249.04 Coconino $12,318,303 $7,000,000 $840,079 11/1/10

TOTAL 5388.04 $102,318,303 $52,000,000 $36,662,773

PhoenixSonoran Preserve, Priority 3-B 317.911 Maricopa $4,894,000 $2,447,000 $2,447,000 11/30/11

PhoenixSonoran Preserve, Priority 3-C 271.053 Maricopa $3,459,560 $1,729,780 $1,729,780 11/30/11

ScottsdaleMcDowell Sonoran Preserve- Parcel 2 1937.19 Maricopa $34,595,620 $17,297,810 $17,297,810 12/7/11

ScottsdaleMcDowell Sonoran Preserve- Parcel 3 2482.2 Maricopa $37,970,820 $18,985,410 $18,985,410 12/14/11

TOTAL 5008.354 $80,920,000 $40,460,000 $40,460,000

Pima County Totrolita Mountain 1415 Pima $3,780,000 $1,890,000 $1,890,000 12/20/12Flagstaff Picture Canyon 477.8 Coconino $5,065,824 $2,389,000 $2,389,000 10/30/12

Scottsdale

McDowell Sonoran Preserve- Cholla Mountain-Rawhide Wash 2044.94 Maricopa $30,000,000 $4,824,330 $4,824,330 11/21/12

Scottsdale

McDowell Sonoran Preserve- Cholla Mountain-Granite Mountain 3200.42 Maricopa $40,000,000 $6,783,082 $6,783,082 11/21/12

Scottsdale

McDowell Sonoran Preserve- Cholla Mountain-Upper Sonoran 1153.18 Maricopa $30,000,000 $4,389,051 $4,389,051 11/21/12

PhoenixSonoran Preserve, Priority 3-D 1543.78 Maricopa $30,000,000 $4,370,917 $4,370,917 1/30/13

TOTAL 9835.12 $138,845,824 $24,646,380 $24,646,380

FY 2012

FY 2008

FY 2009

FY 2010

FY 2011

FY 2007

GROWING SMARTER STATE TRUST LAND ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAMHISTORY OF GRANT AWARDS (continued)

Pima County Tortolita Mountain 800 Pima $2,695,000 $1,347,500 $1,335,367 12/4/13Flagstaff Observatory Mesa 2,251 Coconino $12,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 12/13/13

Scottsdale

McDowell Sonoran Preserve- Southern McDowell Mountains 2,365 Maricopa $16,088,380 $8,044,190 $8,044,190 11/19/13

TOTAL 5,416 $30,783,380 $15,391,690 $15,379,557

TOTALS FOR ALL YEARS 31,282 266,212,137$ 213,727,358$

FY 2013

GROWING SMARTER STATE TRUST LAND ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAMHISTORY OF GRANT AWARDS (continued)


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Title: Consider Approval of Staff to Enter Negotiations for Right-of-Way Across ASP Property

Staff Lead: Jay Ream, Deputy Director, Parks Date: September 17, 2014

Recommended Motion: I move that the Arizona State Parks Board authorize the Executive Director or his designee to enter into negotiations with George Field and grant a non-exclusive right-of-way for a residential driveway across ASP property to access his private property located within Buckskin Mountain State Park. Status to Date: Arizona State Parks (ASP) holds patent on lands of Buckskin Mountain State Park, located along State Route 95 in La Paz County, Arizona. Mr. George Field formerly owned Castle Rock Shores RV Resort, an inholding within the park. When Mr. Field sold Castle Rock Shores, he retained a ±2 acre parcel for his personal residential use. Mr. Field is seeking a non-exclusive right-of-way for a driveway across park-owned land to connect his property to State Route 95. ASP will also use that right-of-way to access remote parts of the park. The right-of-way grant will be subject to review by the Joint Committee on Capital Review. Time Frame: The term of the right-of-way will be 20 years, with optional renewal for an additional 20 years. Staff and Financial Resources: ASP will commit time to the negotiation of the right-of-way. ASP Real Estate Manager will conduct these negotiations; the time commitment will be approximately 20 hours. Relation to Strategic Plan: To provide sustainable management of our natural, cultural, recreational, economic and human resources. Attachments: Aerial Map of the proposed Right-of-Way

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Title: Consider Memorandum of Understanding for the Cooperative Administration of Lake Havasu

Staff Lead: Jay Ream, Deputy Director Parks Date: September 17, 2014

Recommended Motion: I move that the Arizona State Parks Board authorize the Executive Director or his designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the collaborative regional administration of Lake Havasu. Status to Date: Arizona State Parks along with Federal, State, County and City, and Tribal entities from Arizona and California have worked for many years to develop a cooperative management agreement for the purpose “to clarify and describe the respective roles, responsibilities and expertise to achieve resolution for overarching issues pertaining to public safety, recreation opportunities, conservation of natural and cultural resources, as well as economic development.” Parties will work to provide a framework of communication for consistent management and transparent decision-making. The result of these efforts is a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accomplish these purposes. Time Frame: The term of the MOU is year to year until December 31, 2034. Any party may withdraw without cause upon providing 30 days written notice to the other parties. Staff and Financial Resources: ASP will commit staff time to attend the biennial meetings. No party to the MOU may commit any other party to any expense, cost or obligation without the express written consent of the other party. Relation to Strategic Plan: To provide sustainable management of our natural, cultural, recreational, economic and human resources. Relevant Past Board Actions: None Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding

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BLM MOU No. AZ-2014-13

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE:

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, LAKE HAVASU FIELD OFFICE and the

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, US BUREAU OF RECLAMATION,

US COAST GUARD, US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE, CHEMEHUEVI INDIAN TRIBE,

ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT, ARIZONA STATE PARKS,

CALIFORNIA DEPT OF FISH & WILDLIFE, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, CA,

LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA

TO FACILITATE COLLABORATIVE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION OF LAKE HAVASU

I. Introduction

The feature proposed for cooperative management under this Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter “MOU”) is Lake Havasu, a large reservoir north of, and impounded by, Parker Dam on the lower Colorado River, bordering the states of California and Arizona. This MOU establishes a framework for the collaborative management of various lands and waters of, and appurtenant to, Lake Havasu (hereafter Lake Havasu) among the Bureau of Land Management, Lake Havasu Field Office (BLM-LHFO) and the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Coast Guard, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Arizona Game & Fish Department, Arizona State Parks, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, CA, and Lake Havasu City, AZ jointly herein referred to as “Parties” and individually as “Party”. The BLM-LHFO is responsible for management of resources and uses on many of the federal lands surrounding the waters of Lake Havasu. However, certain levels of regulatory, jurisdictional and/or management responsibility and control over aspects of, and activities performed on, Lake Havasu are held by one or more of each of the Parties hereto.

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II. Geographic Boundaries

For the purposes of this agreement, the geographic boundary of Lake Havasu is defined as that area between Parker Dam and River Mile 231 at the stream gage, USGS-09424000, lower Colorado River near Topock, Arizona.

III. Joint Policy Statement

The Parties will work cooperatively to manage both the resources and uses (recreational and commercial) on Lake Havasu. All Parties recognize that a collaborative process will facilitate improved resource and recreational management and will assure that the concerns of all Parties, and those put forth by the public, are considered in decisions affecting management of the same. Collaborative decision-making by all Parties to this MOU will bring together a broad range of skill sets, knowledge, and resources benefitting future regulatory processes for Lake Havasu.

The Parties consider the coordinated management of Lake Havasu important and agree to work cooperatively to achieve shared goals, and to both sustain and/or enhance existing resources and uses. The Parties’ respective responsibilities and mandates are generally outlined in the spreadsheet attached to this MOU titled: LAKE HAVASU PERMITTING ACTIVITIES AND AGENCIES” (Exhibit “A”) and are supported by signatories of this MOU, with the expressed understanding that those responsibilities may be modified for consistency among the Parties through cooperation and coordination. Implementation level plans, site-specific projects, permitting, and scheduling are encouraged to be evaluated and finalized through appropriate coordination, partnerships, and processes that reflect the spirit and intent of this MOU.

IV. Purposes of this MOU

a. To clarify and describe the Parties’ respective roles, responsibilities, and expertise to achieve resolution for overarching issues pertaining to public safety, recreation opportunities, conservation of natural and cultural resources, as well as economic development.

b. To provide a framework for communication, cooperation, and coordination between

and among the Parties for consistent management of the resources and uses at Lake Havasu. The term “coordinate”, as contained in this MOU addresses desired communication between the Parties prior to pursuing a course of action or making a decision.

c. To establish a process to facilitate ongoing communication and transparent decision-

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V. The Parties Mutually Agree

a. To work collaboratively for the common purpose of managing the uses, and improving the resources, of Lake Havasu.

b. To cooperate and collaborate, where possible, appropriate, and as agreed upon, to

further enhance management efficiencies.

c. To establish a regularly scheduled forum for discussion of Lake Havasu management issues and to develop a decision-tree process for addressing solutions to those issues.

d. To collaborate in the development, implementation, and revision of plans or programs

that may affect the management of resources and uses on Lake Havasu.

VI. Meetings

a. Biennial Meetings of All Parties: The Parties shall meet twice a year at a location to be determined and agreed on by the Parties with a view to strengthening and fostering cooperation between the Parties. The BLM-LHFO shall be responsible for taking the lead in scheduling and coordinating said biennial meetings. A Draft agenda will be electronically distributed by the BLM-LHFO not less than one (1) week prior to said meeting.

b. Meetings As Needed Between a Subgroup of Parties: The Parties hereto are

encouraged to meet on as as-needed basis to foster cooperation, coordination, and collaboration to address issues that are not in the immediate purview of all of the Parties hereto. Said Parties are encouraged to provide a report of activities addressed in these meetings to the larger group at the next biennial meeting.

VII. Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding

With the exception of this paragraph, this MOU merely constitutes a statement of the mutual intentions of the Parties with respect to its contents and each Party represents to the other that:

a. No reliance shall be placed on it;

b. It does not constitute an obligation binding on any Party;

c. It may not contain all matters upon which agreement must be reached in order for the

MOU to be consummated; and

d. It creates no rights in favor of any Party or third parties.

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e. Each party is solely responsible for its acts or omissions under this MOU and each party is individually responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to its activities under this MOU.

VIII. Authorities

This MOU does not convey any authorities or responsibilities of any Party hereto to any other Party hereto.

IX. Funding

a. Subject to the availability of funds, each Party agrees to fund their own expenses associated with the implementation of this MOU.

b. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as obligating any federal agency to any

expenditure or obligation of funds in excess or in advance of appropriations, in accordance with the Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. § 1341.

c. Nothing contained in this MOU shall be construed as obligating any other Party to any

expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of those allocated or appropriated for the purposes outlines in this MOU, in accordance with State, County, or local laws and regulations.

X. Expenses

No Party hereto may commit any other Party to any expense, cost, or obligation without the express written consent of the other Party.

XI. Records

a. Any records or documents generated as a result of this MOU shall become part of the official record maintained and controlled by the Party that originated creation of the document or that has ownership of the information.

b. Any requests for release of records associated with the implementation of this MOU to

anyone outside the Parties must be determined based on applicable laws, including the Freedom of Information Act, Arizona Public Records law, the California Public Records Act, and the Privacy Act.

XII. Limits on Authority of Others

Nothing herein provided shall be deemed to limit or in any way negate the authorities

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concurrently held by any legal entity, including, but not necessarily limited to the United States, the Chemehuevi Tribe, the State of Arizona, and/or Mohave County, Arizona, the State of California and/or San Bernardino County, CA, or Lake Havasu City, AZ. In addition, nothing in this MOU shall authorize any Party to interfere with any other Party’s operations or activities in management of Lake Havasu.

XIII. Amendments

Any Party hereto may request changes to this MOU which shall become effective upon the written agreement of all Parties. Any changes, modifications, revisions, or amendments to this MOU shall be incorporated by written instrument, executed and signed by all Parties, and will be effective in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein.

XIV. Additional Parties Should any other agency, or agencies, located within the geographic boundaries of this MOU be identified as having regulatory, jurisdictional, or management role at Lake Havasu, they will be deemed eligible to participate as a party in this MOU. Additional parties may be added pursuant to provisions of Article XII above. There are three known parties that have some regulatory, jurisdictional, or management role at Lake Havasu that have determined that their being a signatory to this MOU was not applicable; however, they have expressed a desire to continue to cooperate and collaborate with all stakeholders and the public. Specifically those three agencies are: Mohave County, AZ, the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD), and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Note that letters are attached hereto, identified as Attachments 1 and 2, from both the ASLD and the ADEQ that further explain their roles at Lake Havasu.

XV. Term and Termination of MOU

This MOU shall be effective immediately upon signature of all Parties and shall remain in effect through December 31, 2014. Thereafter, it shall be deemed to be automatically extended on an annual basis running from January 1st through December 31st of each calendar year unless otherwise terminated by written mutual agreement of all Parties, or until December 31, 2034 at which time it shall expire. At that time the parties may agree to renew this MOU or execute a new MOU.

XVI. Withdrawal from MOU Any Party hereto may unilaterally withdraw from participation in this MOU, without cause, upon providing 30 days written notice to the other Parties.

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XVII. Proper Notice

Whenever notice to a Party is required by this MOU, it shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when deposited with proper address and postage in the U.S. Mail or when personally delivered at the address set forth in Exhibit “B” to this MOU.

XVIII. Duplicate Originals

This MOU may be executed in one or more duplicate originals bearing the original, signature of all Parties and when so executed any such duplicate original shall be admissible as proof of the existence and terms of the MOU between the Parties.

XIX. Conflict of Interest

This MOU may be terminated by the State Parties upon a finding that a State employee that was significantly involved in the creation of this MOU is, during the time this MOU or any extension of their MOU is in effect, an employee or consultant to any other Party to this MOU.

XX. Paragraph Headings The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience and reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of this MOU.

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XXI. Signatures

All signatories to this MOU attest that by virtue of the signature affixed below and pursuant to the authorities and delegations of each signatory’s agency:

a. All signatories have the appropriate delegation of authority to sign this MOU.

b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below.

________________________________________ _____________________________ Bureau of Land Management Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ US Army Corps of Engineers Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ Bureau of Reclamation Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ US Coast Guard Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ US Fish and Wildlife Service Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. _______________________________________ _____________________________ Chemehuevi Indian Tribe Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ Arizona Game and Fish Department Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ Arizona State Parks Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ California Department of Fish & Wildlife Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, CA Date

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b. The Parties have executed this MOU on the dates shown below. ________________________________________ _____________________________ Lake Havasu City, AZ Date

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Title: State Parks Operations Status Update Staff Lead: Jay Ream, Deputy Director, Parks Date: September 17, 2014

Status to Date: The Arizona State Parks Board continues to keep parks open and operating by both leveraging existing public and private partnerships and building new relationships. Of the 27 parks that were open to the public prior to the February 2009 budget cuts, all of those 27 parks are currently open and operating. Picacho Peak and Lyman Lake State Parks are open seasonally. Oracle State Park is open on a limited basis. San Rafael State Natural Area has never been open to the public. Slide Rock State Park is operating this summer without the swim area that was closed due to the “Slide Fire.” • Lyman Lake reopened May 2, 2014 and remains open thru December 1,

2014 • Picacho Peak reopened September 13, 2014 • Oracle is open during the week for school groups by reservation only and to

the general public on Saturdays and Sundays year round Upcoming Activities: Staff continues to work with communities willing to create partnerships that support Park operations. On July 30, 2014, Arizona State Parks staff met with Lake Havasu City representatives and Arizona Department of Transportation staff and consultants to discuss partnerships for the development of Contact Point State Park. Time Frame/Target Date for Completion: Staff will continue to update the Arizona State Parks Board at each regularly scheduled meeting. Relevant Past Board Actions: No recent actions. Attachments: State Parks Operations Status Update – Page 43 Partnership Agreement Status – Page 45


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Title: Operations Status Update Attachment Staff Lead: Jay Ream Deputy Director, Parks Date: September 17, 2014

Status to Date: A. Parks open without Financial Partnerships FY 2015:

1. Alamo Lake SP 2. Buckskin Mountain SP 3. Catalina SP 4. Cattail Cove SP 5. Dead Horse SP/Verde River

Greenway State Natural Area

6. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

7. Jerome SHP 8. Kartchner Caverns SP 9. Lake Havasu SP 10. Lost Dutchman SP 11. Lyman Lake SP* Re-opened May 2, 2014 12. Patagonia Lake SP 13. Picacho Peak SP* Park reopened Sept.13, 2014 14. Slide Rock SP

15. Tonto Natural Bridge SP 7-days per week operation year round.

B. Parks Operated by Arizona State Parks staff through Partnership

Support:

1. Fort Verde SHP No current agreement

2. Homolovi SP Hopi Tribe - $50K agreement to February 28, 2015, Winslow water to Oct. 31, 2014

3. Oracle SP* Friends of Oracle State Park provide volunteers. Park reopened October 1, 2013.

4. Red Rock SP Benefactors providing funding for education program to June 30, 2015

5. Roper Lake SP Graham County – agreement to June 30, 2015

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C. Parks Operated by Partners with no State Parks Staff:

1. Boyce Thompson Arboretum SP

University of Arizona & Boyce Thompson Foundation

2. McFarland SHP Town of Florence/Florence Chamber of Commerce Agreement to June 30, 2016

3. Riordan Mansion SHP Arizona Historical Society agreement to June 30, 2016

4. Spur Cross Conservation Area Maricopa County Parks

5. Tombstone SHP City of Tombstone agreement through March 31, 2015

6. Tubac Presidio SHP Santa Cruz County & Friends of the Tubac Presidio agreement to March 31, 2016

7. Yuma Territorial Prison SHP

City of Yuma & Yuma Crossing Heritage Area agreement to March 31, 2016

8. Yuma Quartermaster Depot SHP

City of Yuma & Yuma Crossing Heritage Area agreement to June 30, 2016

D. Parks that are closed to the Public:

1. Contact Point

Unit of Lake Havasu State Park. Currently used as Public Safety Dock and Law Enforcement Training Academy. MOU with BLM for accessible fishing dock. Meeting with representatives from LHC and ADOT on July 30, 2014

2. San Rafael Natural Area Parks Board approved “Management Framework” May 21, 2014.


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Title: Partnership Agreement Status Attachment Staff Lead: Jay Ream Deputy Director, Parks Date: September 17, 2014

Status to Date:

Park IGA No. Partner Date Ending

Renewal Term

Current Agreements:

Homolovi 11-0036 Hopi Tribe 2/28/2015 1 Year

Homolovi 11-009 Winslow 10/31/2014 1 Year

Tubac Presidio 10-037 Santa Cruz Co. 3/31/2016 3 Years (2)

San Rafael SUP Grazing 4/30/2014 Limited

Red Rock Gift Shop 13-125 Benefactors 6/30/2014 Expired

Red Rock Connection 13-117 Benefactors 6/30/2015 1 Year

Yuma QMD 11-062 Yuma 6/30/2015 3 Year (1)

Lyman Lake 10-038A2 Apache County 12/13/2012 No Agreement

Roper Lake 10-044 Graham County 6/30/2015 2 year

Riordan Mansion 10-039 AHS 6/30/2016 3 Years

Tombstone 10-035 Tombstone 3/31/2015 2 Year (1)

Yuma Terr. Prison 10-031 Yuma 3/31/2016 3 Years (2)

McFarland 11-027 Florence 6/30/2016 3 Years (2)


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Title: Lyman Lake State Park Extended Operations Staff Lead: Jay Ream, Deputy Director Parks Division Date: September 17, 2014

Status to Date: Lyman Lake State Park was closed to the public on February 22, 2010 due to budget reductions. On June 17, 2010 Lyman Lake State Park reopened to the public for the summer months through an agreement with Apache County to provide $20,000 to offset the cost of operations through the summer. This agreement was renewed for the summer of 2011. Since then Arizona State Parks (ASP) has kept the park open seasonally on a mostly summer schedule without a financial partner. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 ASP spent $194,000 to operate the park and received $117,000 in revenues. FY 2015 projected operating costs are $294,000 and projected revenues are $130,000. Staff met with Apache County representatives on August 29, 2014 and has developed a plan to keep the park open year round by operating the park from December to May for day-use only, with access to boat launch and day-use parking area. This plan would not increase projected operating costs but has the potential to increase projected revenues by $15,000. Apache County would participate by providing a Department of Corrections work crew once a week, regular patrols by Apache County Sheriffs Office Deputies and road maintenance assistance. Further the county will work with ASP in its efforts to ensure increased water storage in the lake. This assistance would offset the need to increase staffing at the park during the winter months and a rise in lake levels will inflate visitation. The park’s seasonal operation has been confusing for park visitors resulting in reduced visitation, a year round operation would clear up that confusion and allow for consistent marketing of the park and its facilities. Upcoming Activities: ASP has been in contact with representatives from Apache County for the past year. Those representatives are working on a plan to keep the park open on a year round basis. Lyman Lake State Park is scheduled to close to the public on December 1, 2014. Time Frame/Target Date for Completion: On December 1, 2014 the park is scheduled to close for the season, this is the target date. Relevant Past Board Actions: Arizona State Parks Board voted to close Lyman Lake State Park on January 15, 2010. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Third Party Management of Lyman Lake State Park, September 15, 2010, Attachments: None


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Title: Land & Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Legacy Partnership Program

Staff Lead: Dawn Collins, Chief of Resources & Public Programs Date: September 17, 2014

Status to Date: Each fiscal year Congress appropriates money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance program, which traditionally is allocated to the states based on a legislative formula. For fiscal year 2014, congress appropriated $42.0 million for the ongoing program plus an additional $3.0 million specifically designated for a new competitive grant program. On June 16, 2014, the National Park Service (NPS) released guidelines for the new $3.0 million nationwide “pilot program.” The requirements for this program differed from the typical LWCF procedures in the following ways: Arizona State Parks Board is not awarding LWCF funding for these projects. Instead, prospective grant recipients were asked to submit a simplified pre-application to state lead agencies which then assessed the pre-applications for eligibility and sent them on to the NPS for possible review and award. Minimum grant awards are $250,000 and maximum are $500,000. A 1:1 match is required for this program. Two pre-applications, one from the City of Peoria and one from the City of Phoenix, were submitted by the closing date August 1, 2014. These pre-applications were reviewed by staff (see Attachment), found to be eligible and forwarded to NPS for review. Arizona State Parks entered the pre-applications into the grants.gov database by the deadline Friday, August 15, 2014. The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578) became effective January 1, 1965. The Act provides financial assistance to states, their political subdivisions, and Indian tribal governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities such as playgrounds, ball fields, picnic areas and others. The LWCF was established by Congress through Public Law 88-578, as amended, and receives its revenue primarily from the Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing. The LWCF State and Local Assistance program is operated by the NPS in partnership with designated lead agencies. To be eligible for funding, states must have a current Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) in place that assesses demand and need for outdoor recreation resources and sets priorities for the use of LWCF funds in the state. In past years the Federal LWCF grant program was normally available to communities in conjunction with the Heritage Fund Local, Regional, and State


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Park grant program (LRSP). Since the excise of the Heritage Fund, the LWCF grant program has been suspended and State Parks has been using the funds for eligible capital improvements in State Parks. Time Frame/Target Date for Completion: National Park Service will review up to 100 recommended nationwide applications and will choose between 6-12 projects to receive funding. Chosen projects will be required to submit a full application by August 2015 and projects must be completed by Spring 2018. Relevant Past Board Actions: On May 21, 2014, the Parks Board approved the submission of the LWCF grant application to fund project #04-00742 for two restrooms and two restroom/shower buildings at Lake Havasu State Park. On February 19, 2014, the Parks Board approved the submission of LWCF grant request for the electrification of campgrounds at Buckskin Mountain, Catalina and Lost Dutchman State Parks. Attachment: Legacy Program Pre-applications and Ratings

LWCF Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program

Arizona State Parks submitted two local proposals for National Parks Service urban outdoor recreation national competition Peoria 99th & Olive Avenue Trailhead

The City of Peoriaʼs 99th & Olive Avenue Trailhead grant is a project listed in its City Community Services Master Plan. The trailhead is in Southern Peoria and will provide access to large-scale trail system that connects several West-Valley cities. Construction of an access point to the New River Trail System, with comfort facilities: parking, resting, drinking and equestrian.

Partners are Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC).

Grant request is $250,000

Project estimate is $1,545,000

Phoenix South Mountain Piedras Grandes Rehabilitation

The City of Phoenixʼs South Mountain Piedras Grandes Rehabilitation grant is to restore an existing historic group ramada, 3 group ramadas and 5 medium ramadas; remove and replace 22 small ramadas with 12 new; remove old swing sets and replace with new desert-themed ADA and interactive playground.

Partners are My City My Park, Keep Phoenix Beautiful, Sonoran Preserve Committee, Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board.

Grant request is $500,000

Project estimate is $2,004,600

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