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Activities and Programming <br />City- sponsored programs and activities are being utilized to a degree, but there appears to be <br />strong support to increase the frequency and availability of those programs; especially for <br />cultural programming, outdoor recreation and activity center. <br />The City is in need of a cultural activities coordinator who can begin to develop the strategy and <br />model needed to implement a successful program. Availability of space seems to be a barrier <br />to keeping people involved. It was suggested that several, smaller centers be developed <br />(similar to recreation) so that individuals of any age have easy access within their neighborhood <br />and not across town. Certain activities such as music and theater would benefit from their <br />own, larger facility, so a long -range goal is to identify where and how that happens. <br />Active recreation and outdoor learning continue to grow exponentially throughout the City. <br />From youth basketball programs to outdoor education, citizen involvement is beginning to <br />flourish throughout the City. One of the ideas brought forth through the user surveys is the <br />need to have a consistent, comprehensive outreach program so that people know what is <br />happening in the City, and when. The people will participate as long as the City is doing its part <br />to advertise the opportunities. <br />Cost / Funding <br />The following is a look at potential cost of land acquisition, facility development and trails for <br />the next ten years. These numbers are general in nature and make assumptions about cost: <br />Land Acquisition <br />$25,000 per acre <br />Park Development <br />$120,000 per acre (incl. infrastructure, parking, amenities, etc.) <br />Hike & Bike Trails <br />$200,000 per mile <br />Natural Trails <br />$2,000 per mile <br />Building <br />$225 per square foot <br />Each of these initiatives will need to be reviewed in greater detail to understand the final <br />magnitude of the project. These probable costs also do not include miscellaneous costs such as <br />design consultants, permit fees, etc. At the end of this section there is a summary table that <br />outlines the total potential capital expenses needed over the next ten years: <br />Land Acquisition <br />0 -3 years Need Cost (in 2009_$$ ) <br />RR 12 /Craddock Road Min. 20 acres for community park $500,000 <br />East of 1 -35 (River Road) Min. 20 acres for community park $500,000 <br />98 <br />