Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve the McCarty Ranch Recreation Conceptual Master Plan
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Submitted By: Kelly Boatwright, Acting Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Discuss the McCarty Ranch Recreation Conceptual Master Plan development by Kimley-Horn
Presentation Information: Kimley-Horn Consultant, Nick Kuhn - PLA, CPRP, will provide a brief presentation for the McCarty Ranch Recreation Conceptual Master Plan for City Council. City staff will be in attendance to answer questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the McCarty Ranch Conceptual Master Plan.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the proposed McCarty Ranch Conceptual Master Plan inclusive of revisions.
2. Move that the Council not approve proposed McCarty Ranch Conceptual Master Plan and provide staff with further direction.
Background:
McCarty Ranch is a 3100-acre parcel mostly made up of largely old Florida pinelands and several large freshwater lakes. The property’s intended use is for both a public water supply storage facility and Camping and Outdoor Recreation. The City’s adopted Strategic Plan, Goal 6, Culture, Nature and Fun Activities, includes the planning of expanded camping and additional recreational opportunities as a desire at this site and in this area of the City.
In July 2023, the City of Port St Lucie awarded the McCarty Ranch Recreation Master Plan Design Contract to Kimley-Horn. The Kimley-Horn team has collaborated with City staff and engaged the public through online surveys and in-person events to develop a plan that would identify new recreational amenities for McCarty Ranch. These amenities may include additional tent and RV sites with water and electric service and other recreational activities appropriate to the site and in consideration of the City’s future water storage needs, resulting in a multi-functional City facility.
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Financial Information: Funding in the amount of $600,000 for campsite water service and $100,000 for fiber installation has been allocated in the General Fund FY 23/24 Capital improvement plan.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: 12525 Range Line Road, Port St Lucie, FL 34987
Attachments: Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
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