Proposed Park Development for the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department-1979

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DERICK G. S. DAVIS & ASSOCIATES
P. O. BOX 1425 • WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA 28401 • [phone]

PROPOSED PARK DEVELOPMENT
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FOR THE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The preparation of this report was financed in part through
a grant provided by the North Carolina Coastal.Management,
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Program, through funds provided by the Coastal Zone Manage-
ment Act of 1972, as amended, which is administered by the
office of Coastal Zone Management National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
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- 1979
AUGUST
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' TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I
AUTHORIZATION
CHAPTER
II
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER
III
SITE DESCRIPTIONS, EVALUATIONS &
PHYSICAL PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
Park Location Map
Arrowhead Park
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Castle Hayne Park
Snow's Cut Park
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Masonboro Island Park
CHAPTER
IV
COST ESTIMATES AND/OR RECOMMENDED
PHASING
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Arrowhead Park
Castle Hayne Park
Snow's Cut Park
Masonboro Island Park
Cost Estimate Summary
CHAPTER
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MAINTENANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER
VI
LABOR FORCE REQUIREMENTS
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CHAPTER
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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
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CHAPTER
VIII
COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES
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I. AUTHORIZATION
This document was prepared by Derick G.S. Davis and
Associates under contract to the New Hanover County Parks
and Recreation Department, Wilmington, North Carolina.
The scope of work consist of developing site plans for
five (5) sites to be accompanied by a narrative report
developed for each site:
Arrowhead Park
Castle Hayne
Snow's Cut Park
Masonboro Island Park
New Waterfront Park
(44 acres)
(4.7 acres)
(20 acres)
(15. acres)
(Three (3) sites to be
evaluated 10 - 15 acres
each)
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II. INTRODUCTION
It is the intent of this report to provide persons directing
' the development and management of these sites with a com-
prehensive plan of development, to be used as a foundation
for future plans and specifications.
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The planning process involved the use of an interdisciplinary
team approach to analyze site design information for recom-
mendations on development, cost estimates, phasing, maintenance
and operation procedures and staffing.
These plans were formulated with multiple considerations; to
develop a park that would more adequately meet the needs of
the surrounding area, function harmoniously with the physical
features of the site; be economically feasible, and to
provide a recreation base for future development.
With the implementation of these plans the people of the
area will receive BASIC recreational features and experiences
of a meaningful nature.
Present and future strains put on existing facilities as a
result of an influx of population and mounting demands for
' localized recreation being created by fuel shortages, has
put the department in the position of trying to bridge the
' gap between SUPPLY and DEMAND. Significant results to
compensate for those conditions, can be obtained through:
' Proper planning, improved land use, careful implementation
' and quality management.
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III. SITE DESCRIPTION AND EVALUATION
A. ARROWHEAD PARK
Size: The site is approximately 27 acres excluding the
adjacent Mary C. Williams Elementary. School property
of 17 acres.
Location: The park is located in the south central
area of the county, near Silver Lake and adjacent
to the Mary C. Williams Elementary School. See
park location map.
Access: The park is accessed by U.S. Hwy 421 via
Silver Lake Road and several subdivision roads
to Arnold Road.
Soils: The site is comprised of four (4) soil types
which are:
1. Johnston (JO)
2. Kureb - sand (Kr)
3. Rimini - sand (Rm)
4. Lakeland - sand (La)
* Each of these soils types are limiting in regard
to recreational development and require special
planning consideration.
Source: New Hanover County Soils Survey.
* Soil Conservation Service Evaluation July 4, 1979
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Vegetation: The vegetation varies on the site from swamp forest
along Mott Creek to Longleaf Pine, Turkey Oak, wiregrass
community on the sandhills, and a Pine Savanna community
on the flatter western portion of the site. Bottom land
hardwoods occur along higher ground near Mott Creek.
Topography: The site varies in elevation from near MSL along
Mott Creek to 42.6' above MSL at the top of a large sandhill,
near the upper end of the site. The 100 year flood elevation
for this site is 12' MSL. The site is generally comprised
of a sandhill ridge running north to south and a fairly
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level area on the wester third of the property. The area
directly adjacent to Mott Creek is swampy which varies in
width from approximately 100' to 2001.
Unique Features: The site contains several unique areas including
the variety of plant communities mentioned above and the
relatively high sandhill located in the central area of the
site. The site has approximately 1,600 LF of frontage
along Mott Creek.
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Existing Right -of -Ways: A high voltage power line forms the
' southwestern boundary of the project. Also, a 30' drainage
easement runs along the western portion on the project with
' a drainage ditch cutting across the site.
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Availability of Utilities: Telephone, electrical, and
water utilities are located adjacent to the site.
' Public sewage is not available.
Surrounding Land Use: To the north, northwest, and
northeast are residential areas. To the south,
' southwest is undeveloped land and to the southeast
' boundary is Mott Creek. The Mary C. Williams
Elementary School is located adjacent to northern
' boundary.
' Surface Water: A small pond is located in the northwestern
portion of the site behnind the school.
' Existing Facilities: The site is virtually undeveloped
with the adjoining school property having a ' multi-
purpose court and a play area with equipment.
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Special Problems: The surrounding residential area has
not provided open play areas for children. Low
areas around Mott Creek are showing signs of impact
from improper use. In addition, sandhills are
presently being used by off -road vehicles.
Citizen In -Put: The public meeting for citizen in -put
was poorly attended. However, persons present
expressed a strong preference for tennis courts and
family recreational activities.
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CONCLUSION OF ANALYSIS.
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Positive:
1. Variety of ecological communities
2. Good location in relation to need for outdoor recreation
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3. Adequate size
4. Relationship with school good - has potential for
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environmental education purposes
5. Canoe access to Mott Creek with canoe trail potential
Negative:
1. Soils on the uplands are generally execessively drained
sandy soils with severe limitations for recreational
development. Soils along Mott Creek are poorly drained
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with severe limitations for recreation also.
2. Vegetation on the sandhills and in the swamp areas are of
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a frag it nature and not conducive to intensive recreational
use.
3. Access being only obtained through residential areas
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should be noted for its potential traffic safety problem.
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f development objective Site Design Intent: The proposed plan o is p
to link the site with the Mary C. Williams Elementary School
grounds to form a community type park with facilities for
school and public use. The site is designed for both passive
and active recreation with outdoor educational facilities.
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' Facilities at Mary C. Williams Elementary School would include:
1.
A little league baseball field
2.
Additional playground equipment
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3.
Additional landscaping
4.
School being linked to nature trails for Environmental Education
Facilities at the proposed Arrowhead Park would include:
1.
One (1) regulation size softball field
2.
Two (2) double tennis courts
3.
Restrooms - concession - rental equipment building
4.
Two (2) small playground areas
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An observation tower on top of large hill
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A series of interpretive trails
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A system of walking trails linking the various activity
areas of the park and the Mary C. William Elementary
School
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A large parking area with access off Arnold Road for
tennis and softball complex
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A canoe put -in on Mott Creek
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A small parking area with access off Sandou Road for the
canoe put -in
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Picnic area with shelter
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B. CASTLE HAYNE PARK.
Size: The site is approximately 4.7 acres including the
Boy Scout property which forms the northern portion of
the park..
Location: The park is situated on the Northeast Cape
Fear River within the community of Castle Hayne.
See park location map.
Access: Accessed by S.R. 1340 via N. C. Hwys 132, 133,
and U.S. Hwy 117.
Soils: The site is comprised of two (2) soil types which
are:
1. Lakeland (La) involving approximately 90% of
the site. Depth to water table 6.00
2. Kenansville (Ke) comprises the remainder of the
site. Depth to water table 6.00
*Each of these soils types are limiting in regard to
recreational development and require special plan-
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Source: New Hanover County Soils Survey
*Soils Conservation Service Evaulation July 4, 1979-
Page s 62 - 64.
Vegetation: The site is generally comprised of mixed
Pine and hardwood species with some swamp forest
specimens along the water margin.
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Topography: The site varies in elevation from MSL to 12' above
' MSL. The 100 year flood elevation for this site is at 8'
MSL. Most of the site is flat to gently rolling. A steep
bank exists along the central portion of the site and diminishing
in both directions.
' Unique Features: The site is approximately 2,600 LF of shoreline.
An abandoned bridge abuttment is located at the northern
extremity of the site.
Existing Right -of -Ways: The State Highway holds a 30' R/W for S.
' R. 1340 the entire length of the site.
Availability of Utilities: Telephone and electric utilities are
located adjacent to the site. Public sewage or water systems
are not available
' Surrounding Land Use: To the north is low lying undeveloped river
frontage. To the northwest is more developed area of a higher
elevation. To the south and southwest is residential while
the entire east boundary is water oriented.
' Existing Facilities: Existing facilities include a concrete
masonry block community building, concrete picnic pads, a
1 boat lauching ramp and boat dock, with adjacent informal
swimming beach and a private observation dock. Generally,
the facilities are in poor condition.
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Special Problems: Existing land use and encroachment
by neighboring property owners are two specific
areas of concern at this site.
The existing land use problem is particularly
sensitive, since the people of the area hand built
several facilities on the site. While deserving
to be commended for their efforts, it should be
pointed out that a safety problem has been created
at the boat launch - swimming area. This is due
to the closeness of these conflicting facilities.
' Encroachment by neighboring landowners is another
concern with this site. In one case, a private
dock has been built on public lands. It is
' recommended that this matter be investigated and
appropriate action be taken.
An additional problem is posed by the uncontrolled
vehicle traffic through the tree cover.
Citizen In -Put: At the public meeting,
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Positive:
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Good land - water relationship with river access
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Mostly lands
non-floodable
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Good road access
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Good community park potential
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No through traffic
6.
Good tree cover
7.
Existing community multipurpose building
Negative:
' 1. Soils not conducive to intensive recreational use
2. Conflicting facilities (boat -swimming area)
3. Space limitations by total acres and linear configuration
of site.
4. Local opposition to change of current use
' 5. Poor control
6. Access to river at opposite end of site from entrance
7. Exterior of community building detracting from overall
site appearance.
8. Vehicular paths throughout park
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Site Design Intent: It is proposed that the site be developed as
a community park serving the local area, with the area being
used for passive activities. Proposed improvements to the
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Community Building Area.
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Remodel interior and exterior
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Add boat dock and observation deck
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Put in additional picnic sites
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Demarcate parking areas and install barrier posts
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Additional landscaping
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Improve ramp and dock
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Demarcate parking areas and road system
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Install sitting area with benches along river bank
Swimming Area.
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No improvement in this area. The present situation is
not safe and increased usage should be discouraged.
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The use of signs stating "Hazardous or Dangerous Swimming
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Install barrier posts to keep vehicles out.
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C. SNOWS CUT RECREATION.AREA.
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Size: The site is approximatley 207 acres.
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Location: The park is located in the south end of the
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county on the Snows Cut Channel of the Intercoastal
Waterway. See park location map.
Access: The park is access by S.R. 1576 and 1100 via
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U. S. Hwy. 421.
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Soils: The site is comprised of four (4) so types
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1. Wakulla (Wa) involving approximately 85% of
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the site. Depth to water table 6.00
2. Borrow Pit (BP) involving approximately 5% of
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the site.
3. Tidal Marsh (TM) involving approximately 5%
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of the site.
4. Leon (Le) involving the remainder of the
site.
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*Each of these soils types are limiting in regard to
recreational development and require special plan-
ning consideration.
Source: New Hanover County Soils Survey
*Soils Conservation Service Evaluation July 4, 1979 -
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Vegetation: The site is generally_ comprised of mixed
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Pine and hardwood.
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Topography: The site varies in elevation from near MSL to
21' above MSL. The 100 year flood elevation for this
site is 13' MSL. The area being mostly flat giving way
to two (2) march areas in the western portion of the
site. The waterway banks forming an approximate 1:1
slope.
Unique Features: The site has two (2) tidal marsh areas
with adjacent non-floodable lands. The area also
posesses an excellent water - land relationship.
Existing Right -of -Ways: The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
owns in fee a 500'`strip either side of the center line
of the waterway, within which the site is located.
Existing power line right-of-way runs along both S.R.
1576 a S.R. 1100.
Drainage Ways: The site has two (2) natural drainage
areas, both located in the western portion of the site
with effluent flow into the waterway.
Availability of Utilities: Telephone and electrical
utilities are available in the area. Public water and
sewer are not accessible to the site.
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Surrounding Land Use: To the north of the site is
residential and small commercial business such as
a camp ground area and a fishing supply store. To
the east and west are dredge disposal areas. The
southern boundary being approximately 3,400 L.F.
of the Intercoastal Waterway.
Existing Facilities: Existing facilities include a
picnic area with restroom accommodations, fishing
area, boat beach and some trails.
Special Problems: The severity of slope on the water-
way banks has potential for erosion and safety
problems.
Citizen In -Put: At the public meeting citizens generally
had little opposition to the proposed site plan
but expressed a strong desire to see soft ball
fields located across U. S. Hwy 421, in the
vicinity of the community of Seabreeze.
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CONCLUSION OF ANALYSIS
Positive:
1. Access off U. S. Hwy 421
2. Established picnic area, boat beach, and fishing area
3. Topography conducive to development
5. Tidal marsh areas with adjacent floodable lands
Negative:
1. Western portion of site restricted from operations and
maintenance access
2. Soils not conducive to intensive use
3. Power line right-of-way visually detracting
4. The geographical location of the site and the shape may
present control problems
5. Government ownership, requiring lease, may pose development
limitations
Site Design Intent: The site is designed primarily for passive
recreation with outdoor education facilities. Proposed
improvements to areas include:
Existing Picnic Area:
1. Remodeling interior and exterior of restrooms
2. Existing picnic table and grounds to be upgraded
3. Additional 40-car parking spaces
4. Additional space allocated for picnicing as needed
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Fishing Facilities:
1. Provide fishing platform
2. Demarcate parking spaces in area
Game Court Area:
1. Add parking facilities
2. Install two (2) 30' x 60' game courts
3. 10' storm fencing
4. Landscape screening native to the area
Natural Area:
1. Picnic shelter and facilities
2. Nature trails
3. Boardwalks along marsh areas
4. Two (2) parking facility locations
5. one (1) restroom buildings
6. An overlook area viewing waterway
7. Two (2) overlook areas viewing marsh
8. Retaining an existing boat beach area
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D. MASONBORO ISLAND NATURE AREA.
Size: The site is approximately 15 acres.
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Location The site is located on a barrier island between
Masonboro Inlet and Carolina Beach Inlet with the
county site being on the norther portion of the island.
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See park location map.
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Access: The area is restricted to boat access only.
Soils: The site is comprised of two (2) soil types which
are:
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1. Newhen (NH) involving approximately 800 of the site.
Depth to water table 6.00.
2. Tidal Marsh (TM) comprising the remainder of the site.
*Each of these soils types are limiting in regard to
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recreational development and require special planning
consiseration.
Source: New Hanover Soils Survey
*Soils Conservation Service evaluation July 4, 1979
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pages 62 - 64.
Vegetation: The site is composed of salt spray community
grasses with no existing g trees.
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Topography: The site varies in elevation from MSL to 11.6'
above MSL. The 100 year flood elevation for this site
is 13' MSL high velocity. Most of the site is gently
rolling with an occasional steep bank of dunes cropping
up along the eastern portion of the site and running
north and south. The geomorphology of the island is of
a shifting nature.
Unique Features: The site is unique in that it is an undeveloped
barrier island with randomly located shore bird nesting
area being one of the interesting features.
Existing Right -of -Way: The Goverment owns a 100' strip
eitherway the center line of the jetty foot in addition
to retaining a 20' easement on the maintenance road
from the sound side of the island to the ocean side.
Availability of Utilities: No utilities are available on
the site.
' Surrounding Land Use: To the north of the site is land
owned by the Government for a dredge disposal area. To
the south is privately owned undeveloped property. To
the east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the west is Banks
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Existing Facilities: The site is an undeveloped area.
Special Problem: The fact that the site is a barrier
island with nesting areas and salt spray communities
makes it extremely fragil to development.
The construction of the new jetty on the island
will increase pedestrian traffic.
Citizen In -Put: The attendance at the public meeting
was not good but those that were there expressed a
very strong desire not to disturb the island. It
was also felt that visitation should NOT be
encouraged.
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Positive:
1. Accessibility only by boat
2. Environmentally interesting flora and fauna
Negative:
1. Soils not conducive to recreational use
2. Vegetation and overall uniqueness of the area too
fragil for recreational impact
3. No economical solution to providing sanitation facilities
Site Design Intent: Masonboro Island is recommended for
extremely limited passive use. Barrier islands being very
unsuitable and non -conducive to development. Thus, drinking
water and sanitary facilities are not endorsed. Trash
containers will be furnished and maintained by county forces.
An overlook area is proposed to furnish visitors a prime
observation point, in order to relieve pressures being put
upon nearby dunes presently used for this purpose. It is
recommended this structure be of non -wood to resist vandalism
and the environmental elements. Principally, the intent is
not to encourage visitation to the island.
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IV. COST ESTIMATES AND RECOMMENDED PHASING:
PHASING IN PARKS IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS.
ARROWHEAD PARK
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PHASE
. 20' access road (600 LF. - 1300 s.y) _
$ 18,000
(including sand -clay base, asphalt
'
wearing course, culvert, etc.)
. 20 car parking lot (720 s.y.)
8,000
30,000
Shelter with rest rooms
. Entrance gate and sign
750
Site Work (paths, trash cans, cleaning,
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water fountain, utility work, seeding, etc) lump
sum 4,000
. 10 picnic units (including table, grill,
Itrash
items
can and installation of -
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$400 per unit)
4,000
Sub -Total
64,750
10% contingency
6,475
PHASE I TOTAL ESTIMATE
$71,225
PHASE II
. Tot lot (landscape structures items #19-A,
or equal - material cost 3,000 times 2.5
for installation)
$ 7,500
. Upgrading of existing lay equipment
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and little league ball field
15,000
. Nature trail 1,500 LF + (3'-4' wide) 2.00 LF
3,000
. Boardwalk/overlook area (10.00 LF @ 700 LF)
7,000
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32,500
10% Contingency
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3,250
PHASE II TOTAL ESTIMATE
$35,750
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. 40 car parking
P g lot ( 1 440 s.Y)
16,000
. 2 tennis courts ($15,000/each)
-30,000
. Softball field (complete including lights)
65,000
35,000
. Concession/Rest Room Building
Observation Tower
15,000
. Fence along ditch (1,500 + @ 6.00 ft
9,000
. Hard surface walks (400 s.y. @ 3.00/s.y.)
1,200
. Screen planting
3,000
'
. fountains
3,500
Water (2) and pipe
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. Inter. signs (routed - 20+ signs)- $50.00/each
1,000
.Sub -Total
178,700
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10% contingency
17,870
Phase. III Total Estimate
$196,570
FUTURE:
. 2 tennis courts (15,000 each)
30,000
Sub -Total.
30,000
10% contingency
3,000
FUTURE TOTAL ESTIMATE
33,000
PROJECT TOTAL ESTIMATE
$336,500
NOTE: Contingency is intended to reflect.hidden
increases
not reflected in the annual inflation rate
and
price index.
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(base material, grading, asphalt total job)
Community building — remodeling total job
(exterior improvements, new rest rooms)
. Tot lot (landscape structures Item #19A, or equal
material cost 3,000 X 2.5 for installation)
. 7.picnic units (including table, grill, trash
can and installation of items - concrete pads
existing - 400 per unit)
. Group Picnic Area - 7 tables, 2 trash cans,
barbeque, site work (no concrete pads for
tables) Total area cost
. Picnic Shelter (8-table)
. Boat dock and expand existing boat dock
. Gazabo
. 20 car/boat trailer parking area
1,500 s.y. @ 9.00/s.y.
*. Area lights at 6.00/month which includes all
maintenance
. Gravel Path (4' wide with wood edger-3100 L.F
- material and labor 3.00 L.F.
• Barrier posts - 51o.c. (use old utility poles
donated by CP&L - cut in 5' lenghts and
bury 3' in ground) 2,400 L.F. equals 480
posts @ 1.50 each for installation
• Speed bumps (4) @ 25.00/each
$ 4,050
10,000
7,500
2,800
1,750
15,000
5,000
7,500
13,950
* 216/
year
9,300
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. Landscape Planting - lump sum estimated
Sub -Total
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10% contingency
TOTAL
* NOT IN ESTIMATE - Recommended to lease from local
power company for maintenance and operations -
simplicity and economics.
2,500
80,070
8,000
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. 20' access road (including sand/clay base asphalt
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base, wearing course, etc) 11.00/s.y. - 1,300 s.y.
$ 14,630
. 18' access road (including sand/clay base, asphalt
base, wearing course, etc) 11.00/s.y. - 1,600 s.y.
17,600
. 20' gravel access road - 4.00/s.y. - 6" deep
(including material & labor) - •1,660 s.y.
6,640
. Parking (gravel) - 4.00/s.y. - 6" deep (including
material and labor) - 650 s.y.
2,600
. Games courts (2) fenced with -equipment and
jscreen
planting - lump sum
6,000
. Upgrading existing rest rooms - lump sum
7,500
. Upgrading existing picnic area (including new
tables, grills, trash cans, site work,
- (lump sum estimate)
3,500
. 20 picnic units (West of U.S. 421) including
table, trash cans, clearing underbrush, installation
of items - 450 per/unit
9,000
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. 9 picnic units (East of U.S. 421) same items
as per 20 units
4,050
. New rest rooms
20,000
. 8 table picnic shelter (no toilets)
15,000
. Gazabo/overlook with benches
7,500
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. Gabions/Rip Rap - lump sum
.2,000
. Hard -surface walks - 11.00/s.y. - 200 s.ys.
2,200
4' nature trails - 2.00/L.F. - 5,100 L.F.
10,200
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Snows Cut - Continued:
. Existing 8' trail to be upgraded
(3.50/L.F.) - 2,400 L.F.
8,400
. Boardwalk with viewing platforms
10.00/L.F. - 900 L.F.
9,000
. Boat Beach — remove existing stumps, L.S.
400
. Fishing Boardwalk - 15.00/L.F. - 450 L.F.
6,750
* . Area lights at 6.00/month each which includes
all maintenance (6-each)
* 432/
year
. Benches (5 each) 350.00/each
1,750
Sub -Total
183,320
10% Contingency
18,330
TOTAL
$201,650
* NOT IN ESTIMATE - Recommended to lease from local
power company for maintenance and operation -
simplicity and economics.
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MASONBORO ISLAND
. Overlook/Shelter structure (non -wood
structure to prevent vandalisum) Lump sum
• Boardwalk (5' wide built on grade - crushed
gravel surface with edger) 300/L.F. @ 5.00/ft.
• Sign (5 each) 50.00/sign including installation
• Trash can with security chains and posts
6 units @ 75.00/each including installation
• Planting - Youpon Trees - 50+ trees at 30.00
each includes installation
Sub -Total
10% Contingency
TOTAL
NOTE: Rocks for Overlook/Shelter to be placed by
jetty construction. New Hanover County to
coordinate with jetty contractor and Corps
of Engineers
40,000
1,500
250
450
1,500
43,700
4,370
$48,070
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$366,500.
CASTLE HAYNE PARK
88,070.
SNOW'S CUT PARK
201,650.
MASONBORO ISLAND PARK
48,070.
TOTAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
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V. MAINTENANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
It is imperative that all public areas and facilities for
parks and recreation services be well maintained and kept
attractive. This necessitates the staffing and maintaining
of a maintenance crew and the purchase of specialized
equipment to properly maintain all areas.
The following maintenance cost quidelines reflect labor and
material cost.of New Hanover County as of July 1978 and are
recommended for the specified areas.
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Page 1 of 2
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Rake s Fill
Once per year
16 hours per
Motor Equipment
Tractor with
year
Operator
Rake
h$ ours X 3.61 per
$ hours x 10.06
hour.= $28.88
per hour = $80.48
Laborer
-hours x 2.90 per
hour = $11.60
2. Repair
Once per year
4 hours per
Laborer I
Lumber
Boardwalk
year
h� x 2.90 per
" x " x 1"
hour =. $11 .60
2" x 4" x Ill.
6" x I" x I"
$12.00
(Approximately)
Paint
1 gallon X 5.75
per gallon = $5.75
Stain
I gallon X 12.45
per gallon =
$12.45
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
3. Replace
Once per year
1 hour per year
laborer I
Sign
Sign
1 hour X 2.90 per
1 sign X 10. per
hour = $2.90
sign = $10.00
Concrete
i bag X 2.65 per
bag=_$2.65
Travel Time; Cleanup Time, Break
$54.98 direct cost
Time (Indirect Costs)
- •781 = $70 total
cost
$70 - 54.98 = $15.02
21 productive hours -
Supervisory Time (Park Foreman)
•781 = 27 total
hours. 27 X .36 =
10 supervisory hours
10 X $4.41 = $44.10
Total Dirt Path Cost
Per Year = $237.43
$114.10
$42.85
$80.48
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Page 1 of 2
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Rake and
Once per year
16 hours per
Motor Equipment
Gravel -
Bucket Tractor
Fill
year
Operator
10 tons X 5.72
hours X 10.06
or
h8 ours X 3.61 per
per ton = $57.20
per hour = $80.48
hour = $28.88
Dump Truck
Laborer I
1 hour X 12.10
h$— ours X 2.90 per
per hour $12.10
hour = $23.20
Truck Driver
2 hours X 3.61 per
hour = $7.22
2. Replace Sign
Once per year
1 hour per year
Laborer I
Sign
(Vandalism)
1 hour X 2.90 per
1 sign X 10 per
hour = $2.90
sign = $10.00
Concrete
l bag X 2.65 per
bag = $2.65
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
62.20 direct costs
- .781 = $79.64
Travel Time, Cleanup Time, Break
total cost
Time (indirect cost)
79.64 - 62.20 =
$17'.44 indirect cost
19 productive hours
- .781 = 24 total
Supervisory Time (Park Foreman)
hours - 24 X .36 =
$8.64
supervisory hours
8.64 x 4.41 = $38.10
supervisory cost
Total Gravel Path Cost Per Year $280.17
$117.74
$69.85
$92.58
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Page 1 of 2
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Refurbishing
Once per season
.25 hours per
Laborer I
Paint
Trail Markers
marker
.25 hours per marker
p
7 gallon X 7.00
(10 Markers)
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X 10 markers X 2.90
per gallon =
per hour = $7.25
$7.00 Posts
2. Replacement
Replace 5 per
2 hours per
Laborer I
Posts
of Trail Marker
year
marker
2 hours per marker
5 markers X 2.00
(Vandalism)
X 5 markers X 2.90
per marker =
per hour = $29.00
$10.00
Cement
2.5 bags X 2.65 =
$6.63
3. Printing
Ongoing
$10,000 brochures
Artist -(Design -
Printing
Trail Brochure
per year
Brochure)
10,000 brochures X
10 hours X 6.00 per
$•03 per brochure =
hour = $60.00
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NATURE TRAIL WITH MARKERS
Page 2 of 2.
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING
CAPITAL
Motor Equipment
Wood Chips
Tractor
4. Trail
Total Resurface
8 hour - total
Re -Surfacing
Once per year
resurface
Operator
-hours$
Total Resurfacing)
$ hours X 5.50
Minor Resurfacing
(Volunteer labor
X 3.61
60 cubic yards X
hour = $44.00
after 6.months
for minor
$28.80
10.00 per cubic
use
resurfacing)
yars = $6 m oo
(Minor) 30 cubic
yards = $300.00
Travel Time, Cleanup Time; Break
NOT
Time (Indirect Costs)
APPLICABLE
Supervisory Time
NOT
APPLICABLE
Total Nature Trail Cost Per
Year - $492.68
$125.05
$323.63
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Asphalt - One Dumpster
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Mowing Around
Once per week
.5 hours per
Laborer
Hand Mower
The Outside of
26 weeks per
week
.5 hours X 2.90
.5 hours X .22
The Parking Lot
season
per hour X 26 weeks =
P
per hour X 2 6
$37.70
weeks = $2.86
2. Refuse
Once per week
.5 hours per
Laborer
Collection
(52 weeks per
week
.5 hours X 2.90
year)
per hour X 52 weeks =
$75.40
3. Painting
Once Per year
2 hours per
Laborer
Traffic Paint
Lines on Pavement
year
2 hours X 2.90
2 X
per hour = $5.80
gallons per
gallon = $5.68
4. Patching
Once per year
1 hour.per
Laborer I
As halt
Asphalt
year
1 hour X 2.90
—L—
$3.00 per bag X
per hour = $2.90
3 bags = $9.00
5. Maintain
Once per year
1 hour per
Laborer
Stain
and Replace
year
1 hour X 2.90 per
1 quart X per
Signs
hour = $2.90
quart = $
Signs
2 signs X 10.00
per sign = $20.00

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Page 2 of 2.
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
6. Replacing
Every 10 years
Dumpster
Dumpster
$5 0 per replace-
ment) $560 - 10
years $560 per
year
124.70 direct cost -
Travel Time; Cleanup Time; Break
.781 = 159.66 total
Time (Indirect Costs)
cost.
159.66 - 124.70 =
$34.96 indirect costs
43 productive hours
- .781 = 55 total hours
Supervisory Time (Park Foreman)
55 hours X .36 = 20
supervisory hours
20 hours X 4.41 per
hour = $88.20
Total Parking Facilities
Cost Per Year = $341.40
$247.96
$34.68
$58.86
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Mowing
26 weeks per
One hour per
Motor Equipment
season (April 15-
week
Operator
Mowin Tractor
g
October 15)
.5 hours X 3.61 X 26
.5 hours X 7.70
weeks = $46.93
per hour X 26
Laborer I
weeks = $100.10
.5 hours X 2.90 per
Hand Mower
hour X 26 weeks = $37.70
.5 hours X $.22
per hour X 26
weeks = $2.86
2. Refuse
52 weeks per
.5 hours per
Laborer
Collection
year - once
week
.5 hours X 2.90 per
per week
hour X 52 weeks _ $75.40
3. Painting
Once per year
2 hours per
Laborer I
Paint
Signs
year
2 hours X 2.90 per
1 gallon of metal
hour = $5.80
paint X 14.40 per
gallon = $14.40
Stain
1 quart X 3.12
per quart = $3.12
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING
CAPITAL
4. Spreading
Wood Chips and
Once per year
6 hours per
Laborer I
-.hours
Wood Chips and
Turf Tractor
Mulch
area
X 2.90 per
Mulch
l hour X 7.70
hour = $17.40
$75 per load X 6
per hour = $7.70
loads = $450
Lilly Spreader
.5 hours X 2.75
per hour = $1.38
5. Seeding
Seed once per
.5 hours per
Laborer I
Fertilizer
and Fertilizing
year
year seeding
1.5 hours per
1 acre X 320 lbs X
Fertilize twice
1 hour per
year X 2.90 per
0.59 per 16 X 2
per year
year fertilizing
hour = $4.35
_ $37.76
Seed
1 acre X 150 lbs X
$1.01 per lb =
$151.50
$207 direct cost -
Travel Time; Cleanup Time; Break
.781 $265.04 total
Time (Indirect Costs)
costs
$265. - 207 = $58
indirect cost
61 productive hours
Supervisory Time (Park Foreman)
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$369.06
$656.78
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING,
CAPITAL
1. Mowing
26 weeks per
.5 hours per
Motor Equipment
Mowing Tractor
season
week
Operator
7.70 per hour X
.25 hours X 3.61
.25 hours X 26
per hour X 26 weeks =
weeks = $50.05
$23.46
Laborer I
Hand Mower
.25 hours X 2.90
.25 hours X 22
hour X 52 weeks =
per hour. X 26
$75.40
weeks = $1.43
2. Refuse
Once per
.5 hours per
Laborer
Collection
week (52 weeks
week
1.5 hours per year
per year)
X 2.90 hour - $4.35
3. Seeding and
Fertilize twice
l hour per
Fertilizer
Turf Tractor
Fertilizing
per year
year -fertilize
l acre X 320 lbs
1.5 hours X 7.70
per acre X .059
per hour=.$11.55
Seed once per
.5.hours per
per lb. X 2
year
year - seed
applications=$37.76
Lilly Spreader
1.5 hours X 2.75
Seed
per hour = $4.13
1 acre X 150 lbs
per acre X 1.01
per lb. = $151.50

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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
4. Painting
Once per year
3 hours per
Laborer I
Staining
year
3 hours X 2.90
3 gallons X 12.45
Tables
per hour = $8.70
per gallon=$37.35
Grills
Aluminum Paint
Signs
1 gallon X 13.50
Trash Cans
per gallon = $13.50
Metal Paint
1 gallon X 14.40
per gallon = $14.40
5. Replacing
Every 10 years
1 hour per
Laborer I
Tables
Tables, Grills,
replacement
l hour X 2.90
10 tables X 90.00
and Cans
per hour -
per table - 10
10 years _ $.29
years = $90.00
per year
per year
Grills
10 gri.11s X 73.00
per grill - 10
years = $73.00
per year
Cans
5 cans X 10.00
per can - 10
years = $5.00
peryear
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ACTIONS
FREQUENCY STANDARD
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ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
131.05 direct cost -
Travel Time, Cleanup Time, Break
.781 = $167.80
Time (indirect cost)
total cost
167.80 - 131.05 =
$36.75 indirect cost
44 productive hours -
.781 = 56 total hours
Supervisory Time (Park Foreman)
56 X .36 = 20
supervisory hours
20 x 4.41 = $88.20
supervisory costs
Total Picnic Site Cost Per Year $745.67
$256
$254.51
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Janitorial
7 days per week
3 hours per da
p y
Laborer l
Supplies
Duties
-Clean Rest
52 weeks per year
3 hours per day X 7 days
Toilet Paper
per week X 52 week X
Face Towels
rooms
-Clean
2.90 per hour = $3,166.80
Ammonia
con-
Ajax
cession area
- Empty Trash
Approximately $14
per week X 52 weeks
$728.00
2. Utilities
-Water.
Water
-Electricity
$130 per season
Electricity
$52 per season
3. Building
Ongoing
$.45 per square
$.24 per s.f. X 1200 s.f.
$.24 per s.f. X
Maintenance
foot.
(approximate) _ $288.00
1200 s.f.
(.24 per s.f. for
(Approximate)
personnel costs)
$28&.00
(.24 per s.f. for
operating costs)
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS FREQUENCY STANDARD PERSONNEL OPERATING CAPITAL
Travel Time; Cleanup Time; Break
Time (Indirect Costs) Included Above
Supervisory Time Not Applicable
Total Rest Room -Concession Cost $345.80
$1,198.00

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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Trash
Once per year
6 hours per
Laborer I
Pickup
acre
-hours
Dump Truck
per hour = $17.40
3 hours X 10.45
per hour = $31:35
2. Brush
Once per year
2 hours per
Laborer
Removal
acre
2 hours X 2.90
Dump Truck
Per hour = $5.80
2 hours X 10.45
per hour = $20.90

OVERLOOK AREA OF WATERWAY
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
$23.20 direct cost -
Travel Time, Cleanup Time;
.781 = $29.70 total
Break Time (Indirect Cost)
cost
$29.70 - $23.20 -
6.50 indirect cost
13 productive hours -
-
.781 = 17 total
Supervisory Time (Park Foreman)
hours - 17 X .36 =
6 supervisory hours
6 X 4.41 per hour =
$26.46
Total Overlook Area
Cost Per Year $108.41
$56.16
$52.25
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Page 1 of 2
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Refuse
52 time per
.5 hours per
Laborer
Collection
year
court area per
.5 hours X 2.90 per
collection
per hour X 52 times
_ $75.40
2. Vandalism
Twice per year
1 hour to
Laborer l
Nets
(Replacement
replace items
l hour X 2.90
1 net X 1.09 net
of nets, poles,
each time
per hour X 2 times
= $1.09
cranks, and
= $4.80
benches)
Cranks
l crank X 14.00
per crank=$14.00
Sign -Rules and
Regulations
1 sign X $12.50
per sign = $12.50
3. Replacement
Replace legs
4 hours for
Laborer I
Le s
of Benches
every 10 years
repairing legs
•f—ors per year
f0.00 per replace-
x 2.90 per hour =
ment) $40.00 - 10
Replace slats
1 hour for
$1.16
years = $4.00 per
every 5 years
replacing slats
year
.2 hours per year
fu
X 2.90 per hour =
Slats
LQ
$.58
15.00 per replace-
ment) $15.00 - 5
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
4. Refinish
Every 5 years
160 man-hours
taborer I
Materials
Courts
for refinishing
160 hours X 2.90
(Coating, paint,
two courts (4
per hour - 5 years
etc.)
crew members
$464 per year
$2,750 - 5 years
for 5 days)
_ $550 per year
Travel Time, Cleanup Time, Break
546.94 direct
.Time (indirect cost)
cost - .781 = $700
$700 - 546.94 =
$153.06 indirect
cost
Supervisory Time (Park Foreman)
41 productive hours
- .781 = 78 total
hours
78 X .36 = 28
supervisory hours
28 X-4.41 = $123.48
Total Tennis Court Area
$823.48
$584.59
Costs Per Year = $1,408.07
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60 Foot Bases
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
1. Mowing
34 times per
.5 hours per
Motor Equipment
Mower
season
ball field plus
Operator
B.90 per hour X
one hour per
,5 hours X 3.61 per
.5 hours X 34
ball.field
hour X 34 = $61.37
times = $149.60
Laborer l
Hand Mower
1 hour X 2.90 per
$,50 per hour X
hour X 34 times =
1 hour X 34 times=
$98.60
$17,00
2. Seeding and
Fertilizer twice
2 hours for
Motor Equipment
Fertilizer
Turf Tractor
Fertilizing
per year (early
fertilizing
Operator
320 lbs per acre
7 hours X8..00
Spring, late
7 hours per season
per application X
per hour = $56.00
F
Fall).
5 hours for
X 3.61 per hour =
2 acres X 2 appli-
seeding
$25.27
cations X .059 per
Lilly Spreader
Seed once per
lb. = $75.52
7 hours X 3.00 "
year
per hour = $21.00
Seed
150 lbs. per acre
X 2 acres X 1 appli-
cation X 1.01 per lb.
_ $303.00

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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
3. Initial
Once per year
24 hours per
Motor Equipment
Sand
Dump Truck
Ball Field
field per
Operator
12 tons per year X
1 hour.per load
Preparation
season -
2F' hours per season
35.00 per ton
X 4 loads X 12.10
3 man main-
X 3.61 per hour =
$420.00
per hour = $48.40
tenance crew
$86.64
Clay
2+ tons per year X
Loader
Truck Driver
70.00 per ton =
.33 hours per
1 hour per load
$1,680.00
load X 4 loads
X 4 loads X 3.61
One Pitching Rubber
X 17.05 per
per hour = $14.44
One Home Plate
hour = $22.51
M-00
Heavy Equipment Operator
.33 hours per load
X 6.07 X 4 loads -$8.01
4. Dragging
Once every two
.5 hours per
Motor Equipment Operator
Rake and
Infields
games
infield
.5 hours per action
Wooden Drag $6.50
(assuming 6
X 39 actions X
per season
games per week)
3.61 per hour=$70.40
3 times per week
X .5 hours per
action X 26
weeks per
season = 39
times per season
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ANNUAL COSTS
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
OPERATING
CAPITAL
5• Lining of
Foul lines: Once
Fowl Lines: One
Laborer I (Fowl Lines)
Lime
Field (Foul
per week.
hour per week
1 hour per week X 26
100 - 50 lb bags'X
Lines, Base
Base Lines: Once
Base Lines and
weeks per season X 2.90
1.98 per bag =
Lines & Batter
per game
Batter Boxes:
per hour = $75.40
$198.00
Boxes)
Batter Boxes:
.5 hour per game
Laborer I (Base Lines
Once per game
Batter Boxes)
.5 hours per game
X 6 games per week
X 26 week per season
X 2.90 per hour = $226.20
6. Ball Game
Once per game
2 hours per game
Laborer l
Preparation -
Setting Out
—
2 hours per game
Bases, Switching
X 6 games per week
Lights On & Off,
X 26 weeks per season
Picking Up Trash,
X 2.90 per hour = $904.80
etc.
7. Preventative
Replace Bleachers
26 hours per
Laborer I
Replacement of
Maintenance on
every 10 years.
season (1 hour per
2Z hours per season X
Bleachers
Ball Field
Replace backstops
week during the
2.90 per hour = $75.40,
$ 00 per replace -
Structures
and player cages
season)
ment) $400 = 10
every 20 years
years = $40.00 per
year
Replacement of.Back-
Stop & Player Cages
095 per replace-
P,
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cD
4.495 - 20 years =
u,
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MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATING
ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
STANDARD
PERSONNEL
ANNUAL COSTS
OPERATING
CAPITAL
Travel Time, Cleanup Time, Break
1,646.54 direct
Time (indirect costs)
cost - .781 =
2,108.25 total cost
$2,108.25 - $1,646.54
_ $461.70 indirect
cost
549 productive
hours - .781 =
Supervisory Time (Park Foreman)
703 total hours
703 X .36 = 253
supervisory hours
253 X 4.41 = $1,115.73
Total Softball Field Cost Per Year $6,529.25
$3,223.97
$2,719.52
$585.76-
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total man hours per day, calculated as follows:
8 hours per, day - .5 hours for breaks - .25 hours per
day cleanup -.5 hours per day for travel to first site
and from last site - .5 hours for travel between sites
during the day = 6.25 productive (direct) hours per
day - 8 .781.
ADDENDUM TO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Boat Bench
Should be maintained on regular daily scheduling during season
(April 15 - November 15). Regular trash pickup plus raking. One
laborer, one hour per week.
Masonboro Island
Although an area of low intensity usage, a schedule of regular
maintenance should be established including the emptying of trash
recepticles, repairs to boardwalk when needed, and care of local
flora and fanna.
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VI. LABOR FORCE REQUIREMENTS:
.' The present labor force available for park maintenance consists
of the following:
1 Parks Foreman
5 Laborers
1
In order to adequately maintain the proposed four additional
areas and facilities, it is recommended that the following labor
force be made avialable for parks maintenance:
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1 Laborer III
1 Laborer II (Light Equipment Operator)
4 Laborers
1
The Laborer III would assume some leadership responsibilities.
The light Equipment operator would operate equipment necessary to
open spaces.
maintain ball fields, picnic areas and related
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VII. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
The following equipment is available for maintenance of county
parks:
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1 front end loader
1 dump truck
1 motor grader
4 tractors with bushog
1 tilt bed backhoe
1 sweeper
4 Yazoo riding mowers
1 400 John Deere tractor mower
1 Diesel tractor bushog
5 push mowers
1 tiller
We recommend purchase of the following additional equipment for
maintaining the additional acres being added to the County Parks
System:
1 dump truck
1 400 John Deere tractor mower
2 push mowers
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
P. 0. Box 248, Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 Telephone [phone]
' June 4, 1979
Mr. James S. Stevens, III
New Hanover County Recreation Dept.
320 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, N. C. 28401
Dear Mr. Stevens:
■ The Soil Conservation Service has evaluated the soil, water, and related
.resource factors on the proposed park sites for New Hanover County. We —
examined the following sites: (1) Castle Hayne Park, (2) Snow's Cut, and
(3) Arrowhead Park. We discussed the site plans for Masonboro Island Park
but did not visit the site due to its inaccessability to us.
Castle Hayne Park - The soils on this site were mapped as Kenansville
fine sand and Lakeland sand. Both of these soils can give problems with
the establishment of vegetative cover. They are real sandy and do not have
much moisture available for use by plants. I would recommend using drought
tolerant grasses on the open areas; such as, Bermudagrass, Bahiagrass, etc.
In the areas that have a lot of trees it will be difficult to get any grasses
growing and low light plants will be needed. With trails and picnic areas
it would be best to leave this area in natural vegetation.
Around the existing boat launching ramp we found some erosion problems.
Water running off the old pavement and the parking area has eroded a gully
to the river. A diversion should be planned and constructed to divert the
runoff to a paved chute that will safely carry the flow to the river. As
plans progress I will be glad to work with you on that part.
We also found two hills of fire ants on the site. These ants could cause
a lot of physical harm to people and possibly cause some liability to the
County. I would reccm.mcnd that steps be taken to eradicate these pests.
Contact the N. C. Dept. of Agriculture or APHIS with USDA at the Airport
for help.
■ The soils around the community center is a Kenansville fine sand. This
soil has slight limitations for septic tank absorption fields due to the
high permeability of the soil. The system should be placed as far as possible
from the river.
Snow's Cut - The main problem and most important problem is erosion control.
' The entire shore line with the exception of the marsh areas and the rip -rapped
areas are experiencing severe erosion problems. Any structures placed near
the edge of the cut could be in danger.
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There are numerous gullies on the site caused by people walking down to the
beach area. I would recommend that stairways be provided from the top to
the beach. Then•plants can be introduced to cover the erosion.or natural
vegetation will come back. In some places it might require additional
measures. At the request of the County, I can submit a plan for erosion
control for this site if something feasible can be planned.
This area will also need drought resistant plants for re-establishment of
vegetative cover.
The sites discussed for septic tanks are on Wakulla sand. This soil has
slight limitations for septic tank absorption fields due to the high per-
meability of the soil. The systems should be installed as far as possible
from the water's edge.
The erosion problem might be reduced if the speed of traffic in Snow's Cut
was reduced. The heavy water traffic sends some rough waves into the beach
undercutting the bank. The County could approach the Coast Guard, or Corps
of Engineers, to see about a "No -Wake" zone for this area. If you are plan-
ning to beach boats on this stretch of shore then you will need a "No -Wake"
zone.
Arrowhead Park - Arrowhead has the sandy soil problem also. It will be
extremely---dTTficult for vegetation to get established on the playing fields
without irrigation and a lot of fertilizer. Bermudagrass or Bahiagrass
should be considered for these areas.
The diverting of the existing drainage ditch will be a problem. With the
topography of the area the drain cannot be moved easily. The cost of piping
the drain will be extremely expensive also. I would suggest that the possi-
bility of diverting the ditch into the existing pond be explored...
Calculations could be made based on drainage area, runoff, permeability,
etc., to see if this would work.
The pond should not be partially filled as planned. An observation walk
should be provided and this area used as a nature pond for the school and
other people. This is a natural study area.
Masonboro Island - We felt that the little impact that the observation tower
would have in areas that we will be concerned with did not justify the time
involved to go the site. We discussed the site with Frank Olive, New Hanover
County Health Dept., since he has visited the site, and we do not see any
problems. Native vegetation should be used if any vegetative plantings are
planned.
If we can help further with the plans and implementation of these plans,
please feel free to call on us.
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Always interested
in the proper development of New Hanover County, I am
Sincerely yours,
'
/Alohn M. Ray,'Jr.
District Conserva
onist
cc: Derick G. S.
Davis & Assoc.
'
713 Princess
Street
Wilmington,
N. C. 28401
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WILMINGTON - NEW HANOVER f '�"`�`'�� �� 4, yf
Planning Department
P.O. Box 1810 F�"°Rt
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
rJuly 27, 1979
' Mr. Steve Stevens, Director
New Hanover County Parks and
Recreation Department
County Administration Building
Wilmington, N.C. 28401
Re: Wilmington -New Hanover Planning
Department Review of Proposed Park
Development Program.
Dear 11r. Stevens:
Thank you for allowing Mr. Glenn Harbeck and myself the opportunities to
review the Proposed County Park Development Program with you and representives
from Derrick G. S. Davis and Associates.
Mr. Harbeck and I have concluded our final review of the plans and the pre-
' liminary report. In general, we feel each proposed park as planned is an appro-
priate land use with full consideration given to the available property con-
figurations and its general location within New Hanover County. Specific minor
comments have been noted in the text of the preliminary report for your benefit,
but all of the earlier comments submitted by Mr. Harbeck and myself have been
addressed on the plans. -
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Very truly yours,
j
Charles A. Lilley
Senior Planner
Growth Management Section
CAL/ef
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