FY2022-FY2027 Adopted Capital Improvement Program

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Capital Project Summary

Capital Project Number: PR1036

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Capital Project Title: Richard W. Kanode Farm Park Design Concept Plan

Region: Thurmont

Asset Type: Parks & Recreation Asset Category: Parks & Recreation

Year Identified: 2021 Est Completion Date: 12/31/2025

Capital Project Status: Active

Capital Project Description: The Richard W. Kanode Farm Park property was donated to Frederick County for the sole use of providing future educational and recreational programming related to agricultural and equestrian pursuits. The property is further encumbered with a perpetual agricultural easement that restricts how the site can be developed and used by the public. In order to determine the best use of the property, a Park Design Concept Plan will need to be completed. A Design Concept Plan is the first step in development and creates a long-range comprehensive vision for the park. During this process, the site is considered in context of the surrounding neighborhood, as well as one park of many within the Frederick County Parks and Recreation system. When approved, this document will serve as a decision making tool to be referred to during final design and the construction of this project. Project scope will require update to incorporate construction: The Richard W. Kanode Farm Park property was donated to Frederick County by way of a Life Estate bequeathment. As part of this parkland dedication, a Memorandum of Understanding was executed between Mr. Kanode and Frederick County that this property would only be used for agricultural and equestrian activities in perpetuity. This would also be consistent with the Agricultural Preservation Easement that encumbers a majority of the property. In keeping with Mr. Kanode ¶ s wishes, the initial development of this park will include a entrance road and driveway to accommodate two-way traffic, various upgrades and improvements to existing farm buildings, provide an indoor and outdoor equestrian riding rink, equestrian trails, roadway/parking lot, public utilities and landscaping.

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