FY2026-FY2031 Proposed Capital Improvement Program

Capital Project Summary

Capital Project Number: PR1036

Activity #: C7109.7109.01

Capital Project Title: Richard W. Kanode Farm Park

Region: Thurmont

Capital Project Status: In Progress Asset Type: Parks & Recreation Asset Category: Parks & Recreation

Year Identified: 2021 Est Completion Date: 12/31/2027

Capital Project Description: 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, equestrian trails, roadway/parking lot, public utilities and landscaping.

Cash Requirement Schedule:

Project Total

Prior Budget

Categories

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

2031 Costs After

Studies / Surveys

402,866 206,966 150,000 150,000 235,811 235,811

195,900

Site Improvement - NonBldg

Architect/Engineering

Construction

4,711,100

4,711,100

Construction - IIT Infrastruct

64,400 182,900 76,680 730,300 31,100

64,400 182,900 41,800 730,300 31,100

Inspectors - County Project Management

34,880

Capital - Furniture / Equipmen

Capital - IIT Hardware

Total Cost:

6,585,157 627,657

5,957,500

Funding Schedule:

Project Total

Prior Budget

Categories

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

2031 Costs After

Trans from General Fund Trans from Parks Acquisition General Obligation Bonds

150,000 150,000 4,035,157 477,657

3,557,500

0

Recordation Tax Bonds

2,400,000

2,400,000 5,957,500

Total Cost:

6,585,157 627,657

80