ST. MARY'S CoUNTY GoVERNMENT

DEPARTMENT OFRECREATION AND PARKSArthur Shenherd. Director

CoMMrssroNERs oF sr. MARy's couNTyJames R. Guy, President

Eric Colvin, CommissionerMichael L. Hewitt, Commissioner

Todd B. Morgan. CommissionerJohn E. O'Connor, Commissioner

June 11, 2O2!

Ms. Margaret Lashar

AdministratorProgram Open Space

Land Acquisition and PlanningDepartment of Natural Resources

580 Taylor Avenue, E-4

Annapolis, MD 21401

Dear Ms. Lashar:

Attached please find one (1) original and one copy of the Fiscal Year 2021 Program Open Space Annual

Program as follows:

Acquisition Proiect

FY 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) Update

Development Proiectk)

Nicolet Park Playground

Cecil Park Athletic Lights

Please feel free to contact me at (301) 475-4200 ext. 71812 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

f't,ftvtArthur ShepherdDirector

P.O. BoX 653 . 23I50 LEONARD HALL DRIVE, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650

PHoNE 301.475.4200 EXT. 71800 . FAX 301.475.4108 . www.stmarysmd.com

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..'.1irr1-r1ST. MARY'S CoUNTY GoITRNMENT CoMMISSIoNERS oF sr, MARY'S couNTYe+- ".# Z James R. Guy, President

Enc Colvin, CommissionerDEPARTMENT OF M ichael L. Hewitt, CommissionerRECREATION AND PARKS

Todd B. Morgan. Commissioner "=is*Arthttr Sheoherul. Director John E. O'Connor, Commissioner

June 7L, 2027

Debbie Herr Cornwell, PLA, ASLA

Resource Conservation Planner Maryland Department of Planning

301 West Preston Street, Suite 1101

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Dear Ms. Cornwell:

Attached please find one (1) original and one copy of the Fiscal Year 2022 Program Open Space Annual

Program as follows:

Acouisition Proiect

FY2O22 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) - Update

Development Proiectbl

Nicolet Park Playground Cecil Park Athletic Lights

Please feel free to contact me at (301) 475-4200 ext.71812 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

ftllv Arthur Shephe Director

P.O. BOX 653 ' 23150 LEONARD HALL DRIVE, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650

PHoNE 301.475.4200 EXr.7l800 ' FAX 301.475.4108 ' www.stmarysmd.com

St. Marvos Countv

Annual Program for

Proposed Program Open Space

Acquisition and Development Projects

Fiscal Year 2022

Table of Contents

Introduction I

Program Open Space - Annual Program for Acquisition z

Development Project Descriptton J-+

Progtam Open Space - Annual Program for Development 5

Maps . .... .. .... . 6-8

Funding Authorization - Development . . ........... 9-11

St. Mary's County

Program Open Space Annual Program

INTRODUCTION

St. Mary's County's Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Program Includes one (2) development projects and

one (1) acquisition project as follows:

1. Funding to assist with the cost of playground equipment, fencing and safety surface at

Nicolet Park Playground.

2. Funding to assist in the purchase and installation of athletic lights at the Cecil Park Tennis

Courts.

3. Funding to assist with the funding of a consultant to update the 2017 Land Preservation,

Parks and Recreation PIan (LPPRP) for FY2022.

The projects proposed in Fiscal Yea r 2022 are consistent with goals identified in the County's

Comprehensive Plan and the LPPRP. The projects are also included in the County's FY2022 capital

budget program. The process used to select the project included:

r Staff review and recommendation to the Recreation and Parks Citizen Advisory Board.

. Recreation and Parks Board adoption and recommendation to the Commissioners of St.

Mary's County.

o Planning Commission review and recommendation to the Commissioners of St. Mary's

Countv.

. commissioners of St. Mar/s County adoption.

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St. Mary's County POS Annual Program

Acquisition Project Description

Land, Preservation, Parks and Recreatlon Plan (IPPRP) - 2022 Update

The County is proposing to utilize 525,OOO in Fiscal Year 2022 Program Open Space - Local funds

to assist with the funding of a consultant to update the ZOLT land, Preservation, Parks and Recreation plan (LppRp). This plan is required by state law as a prerequisite to participate in the Program open

Space funding program.

This Plan The project is consistent with the purpose of the 20u Land Preservation, Parks, and

Recreation Plan: This Plan provides current information and establishes goals and recommendations to guide St. Mary's County in providing, improving, and best leveraging its system of parks, recreation

services, and open space amenities to meet the growing needs and desires of residents and visitors.

The project is also in compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan section 1O,2.2.D,

Create new and enhanced facilities to provide recreational opportunities while preserving

environmental, aesthetic, and cultural quality (page 10-5).

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Development Proiect Description

Playground Equipment (Replacement) - Nicolet Park

The County is proposing to utilize 5270,000 in FiscalYear 2022 Program Open space - Local

funds to assist with the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Nicolet Park located at

27770 FOR Boulevard Lexington Park, MD 20653. The original playground was installed in 2002 and

plans are for playground upgrades and replacements every twenty years. The playground will be made

ofmetal and plastic materials. This proiect will also include fencing (for safety) and safety surfacing to enhance ADA accessibility. The estimated costofthe playground equipment, fencingand safety

surfacing is 5300,000 and will consist of county and Program Open Space - Local funds.

The project is consistent with the 2017 Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan in Goal#4:

continue to operate, maintain, and improve existing county parks, recreation facilities, museums, and

ooen soaces in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the benefit of residents and visitors.

The project is also in compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan section 10'2 2'D'

create new and enhanced facilities to provide recreational opportunities while preserving

environmental, aesthetic, and cultural quality (page 10-5).

Cecil Park Athletic Lights- Tennis Courts

St. Mary's County Tennis Association has requested lights be provided specifically at this park. The four

(4) lighted courts at Cecil Park will allow for league Play.

The county is proposing to utilize s2o2,5oo in Fiscal Year 2022 Program Open Space - Local funds to

assist with the purchase and installation A light-structure system with total light control at Cecil Park

Tennis courts located at 19241 S1. Georges Church Rd, valley Lee MD. currently the only tennis courts

with lights in st. Mary's county are located at Dorsey Park over 16 miles away. This location was

specifically identified by the St. MaVs Tennis Association as a priority location'

The pro.iect is consistent with the 2017 Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan in Goal #4:

Continue to Operate, maintain, and improve existing County parks, recreation facilities, museums, and

open spaces in an efficient and cost effective manner for the benefit of residents and visitors.

The project is also in compliance with the county's comprehensive Plan section 10.2.2.D. create new

and enhanced facilities to provide recreational opportunities while preserving environmental, aesthetic,

and cultural quality (page 10-5).

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1- Cecil Park Athletic Lights

2- Nicolet Park Playground

Program Open Space

Project: Cecil Park Athletic Lights

Applicant: St. Mary's County

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Development & Capital Renewal Applicatior J Project Agreement (Cont.) P\ 'rolect #

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Program Open Space Grant

Funding Authorization Form

May 25, 2021

(Date)

Program Open Space Grants Department of Natural Resources Tawes State Office Building, E-4 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, Matyland 2'l 40'l

RE: Nicolet Park Playground

Park Name - Project Name

As the official designated by St. Mary's County for the purpose of dispensing the (Specify County or Baltimore City)

Program Open Space apportionments for this political subdivision, I hereby certify that

St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks (Applicant)

may apply for the following funds on the above referenced project.

Name of Grant Program Amount

Program Open Space $ 270,000

Land and Water Conservation Fund

Other (specify) Local Funds $ 30,000

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Development & Capital Renewal Application and ProJect Agreement (Cont.) P. )ro, . #

Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesProgram Open Space Grant

Funding Authorization Form

May 25,2021{Date)

Program Open Space GrantsDeoartment of Natural ResourcesTawes State Office Building, E-4580 Taylor AvenueAnnapolis, Maryland 21 401

RE: Cecil Park Athletic Lights

Park Name - Project Name

As the official designated by St. Mary's County for the purpose of dispensing the(Specify County or Baltimore City)

Program Open Space apportionments for this political subdivision, I hereby certify that

St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks(Applicant)

may apply for the following funds on the above referenced project

Type Name of County Liaison

Name of Grant Program Amount

Program Open Space $ 202,500

Land and Water Conservation Fund o

Other (specify) Local Funds $ 22,500

TOTAL: $ 225,00

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Arthur Sheoherd, Director

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Planning Grant Application and ProJect Agrr ent (Cont.) POS )ct #

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Program Open Space Grant

Funding Authorization Form

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Program Open Space Grants Deoartment of Natural Resources Tawes State Office Building, E-4 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, Maryland 21401

RE: Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP)

Park Name - Project Name

As the official designated by St. Mary's County for the purpose of dispensing the (Specify County o. Baltimore City)

Program Open Space apportionments for this political subdivision, I hereby certify that

St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks (Applicant)

may apply for the following funds on the above referenced project.

Name ot Grant Program Amount

Program Open Space $ 25,000

Land and Water Conservation Fund D

Other (specify)

TOTAL: $ 25,000

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Arthur Sheoherd. Dlrector

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