Revenue Offset: None / Eligible for Proffers Project Description:
This project provides funding for a future property donated to the County for a formal boat access to the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir at the existing ramp site near the water treatment plant. The project includes an access road, parking areas for cars and boat trailers, piers and a new concrete boat ramp. Project also includes security fencing and other security improvements.
Program Summary/Schedule/Operating Impacts:
FY18 – Site Design and Engineering Cost - $138,214
FY19 Construction - $975,522 Operating Impacts
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FY19 Operating impacts – Operation to begin in Jan. 2019 (Based on 6 months of operation which includes $9,735 for personnel (1 gate opener and 1 PT Laborer) and $7,280 for maintenance = $17,015)o
FY20 Operating Impacts – Annual operating cost to include $20,355 for personnel and $14,840 for maintenance = $35,195.o
FY21 Operating impacts – Annual operating cost to include $21,240 for personnel and $15,120 for maintenance = $36,360.o
FY22 Operating impacts – Annual operating cost to include $22,125 for personnel and $15,400 for maintenance = $37,525.o
FY23 Operating Impacts- Annual operating cost to include $23,010 for personnel and $15,680 for maintenance = $38,690.o
FY24 Operating impacts- Annual operating cost to include $23,895 for personnel and $15,960 for maintenance = $39,855.o
FY25 Operating impacts- Annual operating cost to include $24,780 for personnel and $16,240 for maintenance = $41,020.o
FY26 Operating impacts- Annual operating cost to include $25,665 for personnel and $16,520 for maintenance = $42,185.Location/Property:
Location:
Physical Location: South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir, Albemarle County, VA
GPS Coordinates: 38.108123 -78.494018
Magisterial District: Rio
Neighborhood: Rural Area 3 Site Status (Land): Future Donation
Assets: Currently – Not County-Owned Land
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(Continued: South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Boat Access) Relationship to an Approved County Policy or Plan:
County Aspirations:
Natural Resources: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County’s ecosystems and natural resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations
Rural Areas: Preserve the character of rural life with thriving farms and forests, traditional crossroad communities, and protected scenic areas, historic sites, and biodiversity
Comprehensive Plan: This project is consistent with the Water Resources section of the Comprehensive Plan. This project supports Objective 3 of the Comprehensive Plan: Provide access points for greenways and blueways.
Guiding Principles:
Support and enhance Albemarle County’s overall quality of life and community desirability and livability, including projects that contribute to the arts, education, community events, outdoor recreation, historic and cultural heritage, and social opportunities;
Pursue innovative arrangements for financing approaches including, but not limited to, public/private
partnerships; ground lease of County properties in high value areas; leaseback and lease-purchase options, and intergovernmental cooperation;
Other: This plan is in agreement with recommendations in the Virginia Outdoors Plan.
Project Justification:
The Rivanna Reservoir is one of the best small fishing lakes in Virginia according to VDGIF. At 450 acres, it is the largest public lake available to Albemarle and surrounding counties. While it has a history of providing excellent fishing it has limited angler access. The current boat ramp near the dam is not well designed and has limited parking. The informal popular access point at the twin bridges is crowded and dangerous. The Department of Parks and Recreation has long sought a decent access point to the reservoir. Previous attempts to access the reservoir at the UVA crew site were unsuccessful. The Department has been attempting to secure property to improve the access point near the dam since 1995 and the transfer of that property to the County was approved by the Board in July of 2008. This project was previously in the CIP and funds were approved in the late 1990's, however due to failed negotiations with the property owner, those funds were dispersed for other outdoor recreation projects. By creating public access to our rivers and lakes for all residents, we can improve the quality of life in Albemarle County. In the 2004 recreation needs assessment, improved access to river and lakes ranked 5th out of 27 recreation facilities with 44% of respondent households having a need for such facilities while ranking as the 3rd highest unmet need.
Change/Reasons for Revisions:
As compared to the unfunded FY16 request, the FY17 request is updated in delaying the project to FY18 design and FY19 build and operate based on other priorities.
Alternatives/Impact if Project Not Funded/Completed:
No alternatives to this project are available at this time. If not funded current situation of inadequate access to this reservoir will continue. A good formal access plan is necessary to continue recreational use without negative impact on water supply use.
Other Special Considerations:
Eligible for Co-location
Related to/Dependent upon another submitted project Public/Private Partnership
X Other:
Potential partnership/funding with Va. Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Eligible for proffer revenue
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(Continued: South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Boat Access) Capital Project Request Financial Data:
Project Index
South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Boat Access FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY17 - FY21
EXPENDITURES
Architectual/Design/Engineering Costs $0 $138,214 $0 $0 $0 $138,214
Construction/Site Preparation/Utilities Cost $0 $0 $948,260 $0 $0 $948,260
Project Management Fee $0 $8,961 $30,986 $0 $0 $39,947
EXPENDITURES TOTAL $0 $147,175 $979,246 $0 $0 $1,126,421
REVENUES
OPERATING IMPACTS
Personnel Costs $0 $0 $9,735 $20,355 $21,240 $51,330
Annual Maintenance Cost $0 $0 $7,280 $14,840 $15,120 $37,240
Net Operating Cost $0 $0 $17,015 $35,195 $36,360 $88,570
Personnel Count 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Boat Access FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY22-FY26 FY17-FY26
EXPENDITURES
Architectual/Design/Engineering Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $138,214
Construction/Site Preparation/Utilities Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $948,260
Project Management Fee $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $39,947
EXPENDITURES TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,126,421
REVENUES
OPERATING IMPACTS
Personnel Costs $22,125 $23,010 $23,895 $24,780 $25,665 $119,475 $170,805
Annual Maintenance Cost $15,400 $15,680 $15,960 $16,240 $16,520 $79,800 $117,040
Net Operating Cost $37,525 $38,690 $39,855 $41,020 $42,185 $199,275 $287,845
Personnel Count 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00