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HomeMy WebLinkAbout62-14 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO.62-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 4.28 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,050.00 TO FACILITATE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HIGHWAY 16 BRIDGE ACROSS THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville specifically finds that certain real property described in the attached Exhibits "A" and `B" is no longer needed for municipal purposes; and WHEREAS, said property is needed by the Arkansas State Highway Commission as right-of-way for the replacement of the Highway 16 bridge across the Middle Fork of the White River, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the sale of approximately 4.28 acres of right-of-way described in the proposed Contracts to Sell attached to this Resolution as Exhibits "A" and `B", to the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the amount of $15,025.00 to facilitate the replacement of the Highway 16 bridge across the Middle Fork of the White River. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas further approves a temporary construction easement as described in the attached Exhibit "C" in favor of the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the amount of $25.00 to facilitate the bridge replacement. Section 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute all deeds and agreements necessary to effectuate the transfer. PASSED and APPROVED this 18t' day of March, 2014. APPROVED: ATTEST: A /] SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/sT`juY 0 ;1>,r1 �U• FAYETTEVILLE -" '... • kA NAP 6 'sss�/" 11l ! 3 f l o ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Scott E. Bennett P.O. Box 2261 Director q�T Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 1 o Telefax (501) 569-2400 VoicefM 711 www.arkansashighways.com April 7, 2014 City of Fayetteville 113 W Mountain Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 Re: Job 040641 Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) Washington County Tracts: 1, 4 & 4E1 Dear Property Owner: The Contracts to Sell which you executed on March 18, 2014, in favor of the Arkansas State Highway Commission in connection with the above job have been accepted. Warrants totaling $15,050.00 will be requisitioned from the Treasury of the State of Arkansas in accordance with the Contract to Sell. Once we have verified title to the property, you will be paid upon your execution of a deed and the release, if necessary, of any mortgages or encumbrances upon the land conveyed by the deed. We will expedite this matter as rapidly as possible. If there are reasons, which necessitate more than 45 days from the date of this letter to make full payment, you shall be advised by letter. Your cooperation is appreciated, and we trust this has been handled to your satisfaction. Yours truly, Perry M. Johnston y, Division Head D- Right of Way Division PMJ:lt r JOB NAME: Middle Fork White tuver Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) JOb 040641 TRACT 1 ORIGINAL CONTRACT TO SELL tCANS:4S STATE HIGHWAY REAL ESTATE FOR HIGHWAY tURrOS n TRIA' :? C> TATIO(V DEFT. RECEIVED Grantor: City of Fayetteville APR 7 2014 Address: POC: Connie Edmonston 113 West Mountain Rd.; Fayetteville, AR 72701 ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Grantee: ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION RIGHT OF WAY DIVISION IN CONSIDERATION of the benefits that will inure to the Grantor(s) and the public, the undersigned does hereby give and grant to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, an agency of the State of Arkansas, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the right to purchase the following described real estate, save and except the oil and gas only therein and thereunder, situated in the County of Washington, State of Arkansas, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the West half Southeast Quarter and part the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, all being in of Section 21, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8 inch rebar being used as the Center South Sixteenth Corner of Section 21; thence South 87' 18' 07" East along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 946.61 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as eastablished by AHTD Job 9424 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1657.47 feet a distance of 419.55 feet having a chord bearing of North 41' 30' 40" West a distance of 418.43 feet to a point; thence North 34' 15' 34" West along said right of way line a distance of 239.33 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 56° 15' 51" East along said right of way line a distance of 107.81 feet to a point; thence South 35' 53'55" East along said right of way line a distance of 294.50 feet to a point; thence South 37° 40' 16" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.75 feet to a point; thence South 49' 40' 23" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.75 feet to a point; thence South 511 10' 07" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.29 feet to a point; thence South 55' 56' 34" East along said right of way line a distance of 174.57 feet to a point; thence South 551 56'59" East along said right of way line a distance of 375.01 feet to a point; thence South 46' 07' 29" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.74 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence North 55' 58' 00" West along said right of way line a distance of 708.92 feet to a point; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1657.47 feet a distance of 208.40 feet having a chord bearing of North 52' 21' 53" West a distance of 208.26 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.79 arces more less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. AND ALSO: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin (State Monument) being used as the Section Corner of Section's 21, 22, 27 and 28; thence North 02' 30' 33" East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 374.81 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 38.97 feet having a chord bearing of North 67' 59' 30" West a distance of 38.97 feet to a point; thence continue in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 326.87 feet having a chord bearing of North 62' 26' 26" West a distance of 326.46 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 49.90 feet having a chord bearing of North 56' 43' 25" West a distance of 49.90 feet to a point; thence North 55' 58' 00" West along said right of way line a distance of 200.11 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 65' 37' 37" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.72 feet to a point; thence South 55' 56' 59" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.00 feet to a point; thence South 47' 05' 27" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.60 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.04 arces more less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. AND ALSO: Part of .the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22 all being in, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin (State Monument) being used as the Section Corner of Section's 21, 22, 27 and 28; thence North 02' 30' 33" East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 374.81 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 38.97 feet having a chord bearing of North 67' 59' 30" West a distance of 38.97 feet to a point on the Northeasterly tight of way of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 79' 43' 26" East along said right of way line a distance of 241.75 feet to a point; thence South 76' 11' 11" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.08 feet to a point; thence South 72' 23' 06" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.75 feet to a point; thence South 72128' 55" East along said right of way line a distance of 100.48 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence North 78' 03' 50" West along said right of way line a distance of 292.30 feet to a point; thence South 11' 56' 10" West along said right of way line a distance of 10.00 feet to a point; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 312.41 feet having a chord bearing of North 730 19' 25" West a distance of 312.06 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.30 arces more less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. Total area to acquire containing 1.13 arces more or less. G.A. 12/31/12 ® Uncontrolled Access ❑ Partially Controlled Access -Access break from Station ❑ Fully Controlled Access ❑ Fully Controlled Access with a frontage road ❑ Maintenance Agreement PREAUDITED AND ACCEPTED: to Station Property Manager to Negotiator By Date PAYMENTDUE ------------ -------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4$ ,000.00 (Appraised value offered by the Commission for real estate, including damages, if any, to the remainder; to be paid after approval of title and execution of a deed as hereinafter provided). The Commission shall have the irrevocable right to exercise the "Contract to Sell" at any time within ninety (90) days from date; and it is agreed that if within the time above specified, the said Commission shall declare its intention to exercise this "Contract to Sell" including the right to purchase said land, the Grantor(s) will execute and sign a General Warranty Deed when presented by the Commission and receive payment of the stated "Payment Due" from the said Commission, less any amount that may be found due and payable to any mortgagee. It is expressly understood that the said Commission shall not be obligated further unless stated herein to wit: It is understood and agreed that closing costs will not accrue to the Grantor(s) as the Grantee's Attorney will prepare the necessary documents for closing and the Grantee will pay the cost of recording all instruments conveying title to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. Grantor(s) further agrees neither to sell nor encumber the said real estate during the term of the "Contract to Sell". The Arkansas State Highway Commission is hereby authorized and directed to make payment of the purchase funds for the conveyance to Signature Signature Dated this-4.L*day of 0_A— i afore /)— , _ _ s II -/i A ffz ) Signature ��`��: • •G\T Y 0 t _ : FAYETTEVILLE:� z: ACKNOWLEDGMENT :;sy9'�kgNSP�.'�.` STATE OF k011W) � i Oir0 •�`• SS COUNTY ) BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day came before the undersigneo, a Nonc Public, a ing within and for the aforesaid County, on this day personally appeared 1,lon l� an,s * 14k) well known to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and stated to me that.executed the same for consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set fo WITNESS m hand and seal as such No Public this day of , 2 . Y �`Y MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: M111�,.1L. 161, rel WE MA .I. JOB NAME: Middle Fork White Kiver Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) JOn 040641 TRACT 4 ORIGINAL ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY CONTRACT TO SELL AND TRAINS E I TIET. DEP REAL ESTATE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES APR 7 2014 Grantor: City of Fayetteville Address: 113 W. Mountain Road; Fayetteville, AR 72701 ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION RIGHT OF WAY DIVISION Grantee: ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION IN CONSIDERATION of the benefits that will inure to the Grantor(s) and the public, the undersigned does hereby give and grant to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, an agency of the State of Arkansas, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the right to purchase the following described real estate, save and except the oil and gas only therein and thereunder, situated in the County of Washington, State of Arkansas, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest of Section 22 all being in, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a half inch rebar with cap being used as the East Sixteenth Corner of Section 21; thence North 02' 42' 15" East along the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 863.47 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 550 00' 06" West along said right of way line a distance of 45.14 feet to a point; thence North 19' 00' 49" East a distance of 84.10 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence South 55' 58' 00" East along said right of way line a distance of 1074.06 feet to a point; thence in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 1988.03 feet a distance of 471.92 feet having a chord bearing of South 620 46' 01" East a distance of 470.81 feet to a point; thence continue in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 1988.03 feet a distance of 247.68 feet having a chord bearing of South 73' 08' 12" East a distance of 247.52 feet to a point; thence South 30' 25' 39" West a distance of 44.57 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence North 79' 31' 40" West along said right of way line a distance of 146.41 feet to a point; thence North 74' 24' 15" West along said right of way line a distance of 213.92 feet to a point; thence North 64' 33' 04" West along said right of way line a distance of 216.31 feet to a point; thence North 56' 17' 44" West along said right of way line a distance of 405.93 feet to a point; thence North 58' 40' 10" West along said right of way line a distance of 421.47 feet to a point; thence North 48' 44' 08" West along said right of way line a distance of 79.63 feet to a point; thence North 55' 00' 06" West along said right of way line a distance of 257.01 feet to the point of beginning and containing 3.15 arces more less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. G.A. 12/31/12 ® Uncontrolled Access ❑ Partially Controlled Access — Access break from Station to Station ❑ Fully Controlled Access,. ❑ Fully Controlled Access with a frontage road ❑ Maintenance Agreement r PREAUDI ED AN C EPTED: Property Manager to Negotiator r j .� / By Date PAYMENTDUE---------------------------------------------------------------------------;--------;------------ 11� ,025.00 (Appraised value offered by the Commission for real estate, including damages if any, to the remainder; to be paid after approval of title and execution of a deed as hereinafter provided). The Commission shall have the irrevocable right to exercise the "Contract to Sell" at any time within ninety (90) days from date; and it is agreed that if within the time above specified, the said Commission shall declare its intention to exercise this "Contract to Sell" including the right to purchase said land, the Grantor(s) will execute and sign a General Warranty Deed when presented by the Commission and receive payment of the stated "Payment Due" from the said Commission, less any amount that may be found due and payable to any mortgagee. It is expressly understood that the said Commission shall not be obligated further unless stated herein to wit: It is understood and agreed that closing costs will not accrue to the Grantor(s) as the Grantee's Attorney will prepare the necessary documents for closing and the Grantee will pay the cost of recording all instruments conveying title to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. Grantor(s) further agrees neither to sell nor encumber the said real estate during the term of the "Contract to Sell". The Arkansas State Highway Commission is hereby authorized and directed to make payment of the purchase funds for the conveyance to Signature Signature Dated this 1 rTU-� day of � J j j iA 1 e , 20 Old 144, Signature p���nrrur� ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF ) ) SS COUNTY U19 ) G\T Y 0�'9SG'': _ �: FAYE7TEVILLE * �kANSQ'••��•� ��iON10O�`` BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day came before the undersi ne�, a Notar Pu is ac wi and for the aforesaid County, on this day personally appeared well o to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and stated to me that executed the same for consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. WI SS my hand and seal as such Notary Public this A_day of 20 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: NOT t0TAq y'�'r`. tea. 0 . Cns 'v' • 'Co "tJBLIG I.. 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Rmgw, In cw nor seas wears a Foe W-0 ha retbmn r■celrerll a paaeletr�l k requrad to praerme ih■ta pertrer b a 1ore�l per■ot, and pa�rtle yAtrio>drgte� ltreerore; nyou ors a U.S. pews tart b a porter In a parbad cordu fta tnaf■ or boneea loft Warted Shftk pmvnle R ma W4 to tra pnFraaawp+tc eatetierr you us. elydrra arrd ■told olil l kg m yar ahem of pmNmvl*► booms. ar.ML1a2SIx Fern sar�� JOB: 040641 TRACT: 4E-1 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT City of Fayetteville for and in consideration of Twenty Five Dollars, ($25.00), and other valuable considerations, to us cash in hand paid by the Arkansas State Highway Commission, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give and grant to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, it's successors and assigns an exclusive temporary right of way and temporary easement for the sole purposes necessary for Highway construction, together with free ingress and egress, to, across, through and over the lands shown on the Right of Way Plans for Job No. 040641, and designated as Tract No. 4E-1 situated in the County of Washington, State of Arkansas. This temporary easement as conditioned above shall terminate when the above subject job has been completed by the contractor and accepted by the Arkansas State Highway Commission. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto the said Arkansas State Highway Commission and to its successors and assigns for and during the term aforesaid and for the purposes hereinabove set forth. WITNESS my signature of this. iday Signature ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF SS COUNTY {� ) BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day came before the undersign d, a otaiy Public, acting within and for the aforesaid County, on this day personally appeared l ")NA well known to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and stated to me that executed the same for consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Publieday offflt 20 _4 U--A/AD3-, MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Scott E. Bennett P.O. Box 2261 Director N Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 NTp Telefax (501) 569-2400 Voice/TTY 711 www.arkansashighways.com City of Fayetteville POC: Connie Edmonston 113 West Mountain Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Re: Job 040641 Middle Fork White River Str & Apprs (Fayetteville) Washington County Tract: 1 Dear Property Owner(s): A negotiator for the Arkansas State Highway Commission has presented to you a Contract to Sell offering to purchase the fee simple title to your property needed for highway purposes. A description of the property needed is attached. The negotiator will contact you within 10 business days for your response that should include all issues or concerns you may have regarding the offer. It is anticipated that negotiations should be concluded within 30 calendar days from the date of the initial contact. The offer of $4,000.00 is based on the opinion of a qualified real estate appraiser. The offered amount is based on the market value concept and is broken down as follows: $4,000.00 as just compensation for the realty to be acquired, and $-0- for market damage to the remaining lands. Should you elect to accept this offer, the State will determine if you convey a merchantable title, and if so, a property deed conveying the land to the Arkansas State Highway Commission will be prepared and you will be paid the amount contained in the written offer. If you make a final rejection of this offer, and if the Arkansas State Highway Commission elects to do so, a condemnation suite will be filed and the amount that the Arkansas State Highway Commission has determined to be estimated just compensation for your property will be deposited into the Registry of the Circuit Court of the County. You may at this time elect to accept the amount deposited as just compensation for your property. If you elect to do so, the Circuit Court will be asked to enter Judgment in the sum of the estimated just compensation and this amount will be paid to you thereby, disposing of the condemnation suit. Page 2 City of Fayetteville If you do not elect to accept the amount deposited as estimated just compensation, than you may withdraw the amount placed on deposit as estimated just compensation without prejudice to your rights to claim additional compensation. In this event, you will be entitled to a trial by jury by the Circuit Court of the County in which your lands are situated to determine just compensation for your lands condemned. n either event, payment of the estimatedjiiSi compensation wiii be iiiade available to you prior to vacating your property. Yours truly, Perry M. Johnston Division Head Right of Way Division PMJ:km Chris Brown Submitted By City of Fayetteville Item Review Form 2014-0112 Legistar File Number March 18, 2014 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item Action Required: Development Services Department A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 4.28 ACRES OF PROPERTY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR USE AS HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE HIGHWAY 16 MIDDLE FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT. Does this item have a cost? NO Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item? Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Corn �." Ar-� 3- V- /� Category or Project Budget Funds Used to Date $0.00 Remaining Balance Budget Adjustment Attached? Program or Project Name Program or Project Category Fund Name CITY OF Tay I le ARKANSAS MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2014 TO: Mayor and City Council CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director FROM: Chris Brown, City Engineer DATE: February 26, 2014 SUBJECT: Sale of Right of Way on Highway 16 to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for improvements to the bridge over the Middle Fork of the White River RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the sale of approximately 4.28 acres of property to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for use as highway right of way on the Highway 16 Middle Fork of the White River bridge replacement. BACKGROUND: The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department is planning a project to replace the bridge over the Middle Fork of the White River. The proposed project includes a new bridge that will accommodate 4 lanes of vehicular traffic, and will also include bike lanes and sidewalks. The total project length, including roadway approach work, is approximately 3000 feet. The City owns property on both sides of the road in this area, as part of the property surrounding Lake Sequoyah. A portion of this property will be needed by the AHTD for right of way to construct the new bridge and approaches. DISCUSSION: AHTD is currently in the right of way acquisition phase of the project, and have presented the City with offers for land on either side of Highway 16, as follows: 1) Tract 1, on the north side of the road, consists of approximately 1.13 acres. The AHTD has offered $4,000 for this acreage. 2) Tract 4, on the south side of the road, consists of approximately 3.15 acres of right of way and a small temporary construction easement for the construction of a driveway. The AHTD has offered $11,025 for the right of way and $25.00 for the temporary construction easement, for a total offer on this tract of $11,050. In total, AHTD proposes to acquire 4.28 acres of City property. The total offer amount from AHTD is $15,050 for the acquisition areas. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 Many times in the past, the City has dedicated right of way to AHTD for highway widening projects. Usually, this right of way is a conversion from City right of way to State right of way. In this case, as was the case on Highway 265 adjacent to Lake Fayetteville, the AHTD is proposing to acquire City property owned by the Water and Sewer Department and used as City park property. Therefore, it is appropriate for the AHTD to pay fair market value to the City for this land. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: Funds received will be transferred to the Water and Sewer Fund. Attachments: Tract 1 Offer Letter Tract 4 & 4E-1 Offer Letter Tract 1 Contract To Sell Tract 4 Contract To Sell Tract 4E-1 Temporary Construction Easement Exhibit -Location of Tract 1 & Tract 4 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 4.28 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,050.00 TO FACILITATE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HIGHWAY 16 BRIDGE ACROSS THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville specifically finds that certain real property described in the attached Exhibits "A" and `B" is no longer needed for municipal purposes; and WHEREAS, said property is needed by the Arkansas State Highway Commission as right-of-way for the replacement of the Highway 16 bridge across the Middle Fork of the White River, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the sale of approximately 4.28 acres of right-of-way described in the proposed Contracts to Sell attached to this Resolution as Exhibits "A" and `B", to the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the amount of $15,025.00 to facilitate the replacement of the Highway 16 bridge across the Middle Fork of the White River. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas further approves a temporary construction easement as described in the attached Exhibit "C" in favor of the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the amount of $25.00 to facilitate the bridge replacement. Section 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute all deeds and agreements necessary to effectuate the transfer. PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of March, 2014. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By. LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Scott E. Bennett P.O. Box 2261 Director q Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 D Telefax (501) 569-2400 Voice/TTY 711 www.arkansashighways.com Date City of Fayetteville 113 W. Mountain Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 Re: Job 040641 Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) Washington County Tract 4, 4E-1 Dear Property Owner(s): An Acquisition Agent for the Arkansas State Highway Commission presented to you a Contract to Sell offering to purchase the fee simple title to your property needed for highway purposes. A description of the property needed is attached hereto. The acquisition agent will contact you within 10 business days for your response that should include all issues or concerns you may have regarding the offer. It is anticipated that negotiations should be concluded within 30 calendar days from the date of the initial contact. The offer of $11,050.00 is based on the opinion of a qualified real estate appraiser. The offered amount is based on the market value concept and is broken down as follows: $11,025.00 as just compensation for the realty to be acquired, $25.00 for the Temporary Construction Easement and $0.00 for market damage to the remaining lands. Should you elect to accept this offer, the State will determine if you can convey a merchantable title, and if so, a proper deed conveying the land to the Arkansas State Highway Commission will be prepared and you will be paid the amount contained in the written offer. If you make a final rejection of this offer, and if the Arkansas State Highway Commission elects to do so, a condemnation suit will be filed and the amount that the Arkansas State Highway Commission has determined to be estimated just compensation for your property will be deposited into the registry of the Circuit Court of this County. You may at this time elect to accept the amount deposited as just compensation for your property. If you elect to do so, the Circuit Court will be asked to enter Judgment in the sum of the estimated just compensation and this amount will be paid to you thereby disposing of the condemnation suit. Page 2 City of Fayetteville If you do not elect to accept the amount deposited as estimated just compensation, then you may withdraw the amount placed on deposit as estimated just compensation without prejudice to your rights to claim additional compensation. In this event, you will be entitled to a trial by jury by the Circuit Court of the County in which your lands are situated to determine just compensation for your lands condemned. In either event, payment of the estimated just compensation will be made available to you prior to vacating your property. Yours truly, Perry M. Johnston Division Head Right of Way Division PMJ: km JOB NAME: Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) JOB 040641 TRACT t ORIGINAL CONTRACT TO SELL Grantee: ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION IN CONSIDERATION of the benefits that will inure to the Grantor(s) and the public, the undersigned does hereby give and grant to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, an agency of the State of Arkansas, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the right to purchase the following described real estate, save and except the oil and gas only therein and thereunder, situated in the County of Washington, State of Arkansas, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the West half Southeast Quarter and part the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, all being in of Section 21, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8 inch rebar being used as the Center South Sixteenth Corner of Section 21; thence South 87' 18' 07" East along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 946.61 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as eastablished by AHTD Job 9424 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1657.47 feet a distance of 419.55 feet having a chord bearing of North 41' 30' 40" West a distance of 418.43 feet to a point; thence North 34' 15' 34" West along said right of way line a distance of 239.33 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 560 15' 51" East along said right of way line a distance of 107.81 feet to a point; thence South 35' 53'55" East along said right of way line a distance of 294.50 feet to a point; thence South 37' 40' 16" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.75 feet to a point; thence South 49° 40' 23" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.75 feet to a point; thence South 510 10' 07" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.29 feet to a point; thence South 550 56' 34" East along said right of way line a distance of 174.57 feet to a point; thence South 55' 56'59" East along said right of way line a distance of 375.01 feet to a point; thence South 46' 07' 29" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.74 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence North 55' 58' 00" West along said right of way line a distance of 708.92 feet to a point; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1657.47 feet a distance of 208.40 feet having a chord bearing of North 52' 21' 53" West a distance of 208.26 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.79 arces more less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. AND ALSO: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin (State Monument) being used as the Section Corner of Section's 21, 22, 27 and 28; thence North 02' 30' 33" East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 374.81 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 38.97 feet having a chord bearing of North 67' 59' 30" West a distance of 38.97 feet to a point; thence continue in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 326.87 feet having a chord bearing of North 62' 26' 26" West a distance of 326.46 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 49.90 feet having a chord bearing of North 56' 43' 25" West a distance of 49.90 feet to a point; thence North 55' 58' 00" West along said right of way line a distance of 200.11 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 65' 37' 37" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.72 feet to a point; thence South 550 56' 59" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.00 feet to a point; thence South 47' 05' 27" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.60 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.04 arces more less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD, referenced as Job 040641. AND ALSO: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22 all being in, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin (State Monument) being used as the Section Corner of Section's 21, 22, 27 and 28; thence North 02' 30' 33" East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 374.81 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 38.97 feet having a chord bearing of North 670 59' 30" West a distance of 38.97 feet to a point on the Northeasterly tight of way of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 79' 43' 26" East along said right of way line a distance of 241.75 feet to a point; thence South 76' 11' I I" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.08 feet to a point; thence South 720 23' 06" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.75 feet to a point; thence South 72' 28' 55" East along said right of way line a distance of 100.48 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence North 78' 03' 50" West along said right of way line a distance of 292.30 feet to a point; thence South I V 56' 10" West along said right of way line a distance of 10.00 feet to a point; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 312.41 feet having a chord bearing of North 73' 19' 25" West a distance of 312.06 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.30 arces more less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. Total area to acquire containing 1.13 arces more or less. G.A. 12/31/12 ® Uncontrolled Access ❑ Partially Controlled Access -Access break from Station to Station ❑ Fully Controlled Access ❑ Fully Controlled Access with a frontage road ❑ Maintenance Agreement PREAUDITED AND ACCEPTED: Property Manager to Negotiator By Date PAYMENTDUE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $4,000.00 (Appraised value offered by the Commission for real estate, including damages, if any, to the remainder; to be paid after approval of title and execution of a deed as hereinafter provided). The Commission shall have the irrevocable right to exercise the "Contract to Sell" at any time within ninety (90) days from date; and it is agreed that if within the time above specified, the said Commission shall declare its intention to exercise this "Contract to Sell" including the right to purchase said land, the Grantor(s) will execute and sign a General Warranty Deed when presented by the Commission and receive payment of the stated "Payment Due" from the said Commission, less any amount that may be found due and payable to any mortgagee. It is expressly understood that the said Commission shall not be obligated further unless stated herein to wit: It is understood and agreed that closing costs will not accrue to the Grantor(s) as the Grantee's Attorney will prepare the necessary documents for closing and the Grantee will pay the cost of recording all instruments conveying title to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. Grantor(s) further agrees neither to sell nor encumber the said real estate during the term of the "Contract to Sell". The Arkansas State Highway Commission is hereby authorized and directed to make payment of the purchase funds for the conveyance to Dated this day of Signature Signature -Signature Signature ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF ) SS COUNTY ) 20 BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day came before the undersigned, a Notary Public, acting within and for the aforesaid County, on this day personally appeared well known to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and stated to me that executed the same for consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public this day of , 20 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: NOTARY PUBLIC JOB NAME: Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) JOB TRACT Grantee: ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION 040641 4 IN CONSIDERATION of the benefits that will inure to the Grantor(s) and the public, the undersigned does hereby give and grant to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, an agency of the State of Arkansas, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the right to purchase the following described real estate, save and except the oil and gas only therein and thereunder, situated in the County of Washington, State of Arkansas, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest of Section 22 all being in, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a half inch rebar with cap being used as the East Sixteenth Corner of Section 21; thence North 02' 42' 15" East along the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 863.47 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 55' 00' 06" West along said right of way line a distance of 45.14 feet to a point; thence North 19' 00' 49" East a distance of 84.10 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence South 55' 58' 00" East along said right of way line a distance of 1074.06 feet to a point; thence in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 1988.03 feet a distance of 471.92 feet having a chord bearing of South 62' 46' 0 1 " East a distance of 470.81 feet to a point; thence continue in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 1988.03 feet a distance of 247.68 feet having a chord bearing of South 73' 08' 12" East a distance of 247.52 feet to a point; thence South 30' 25' 39" West a distance of 44.57 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence North 79' 31' 40" West along said right of way line a distance of 146.41 feet to a point; thence North 74' 24' 15" West along said right of way line a distance of 213.92 feet to a point; thence North 64' 33' 04" West along said right of way line a distance of 216.31 feet to a point; thence North 56' 17' 44" West along said right of way line a distance of 405.93 feet to a point; thence North 580 40' 10" West along said right of way line a distance of 421.47 feet to a point; thence North 48' 44' 08" West along said right of way line a distance of 79.63 feet to a point; thence North 55' 00' 06" West along said right of way line a distance of 257.01 feet to the point of beginning and containing 3.15 arces more less as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. G.A. 12/31/12 ® Uncontrolled Access ❑ Partially Controlled Access — Access break from Station to Station ❑ Fully Controlled Access ❑ Fully Controlled Access with a frontage road ❑ Maintenance Agreement PREAUDITED AND ACCEPTED: Property Manager to Negotiator By Date PAYMENTDUE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $11,025.00 (Appraised value offered by the Commission for real estate, including damages, if any, to the remainder; to be paid after approval of title and execution of a deed as hereinafter provided). The Commission shall have the irrevocable right to exercise the "Contract to Sell" at any time within ninety (90) days from date; and it is agreed that if within the time above specified, the said Commission shall declare its intention to exercise this "Contract to Sell" including the right to purchase said land, the Grantor(s) will execute and sign a General Warranty Deed when presented by the Commission and receive payment of the stated "Payment Due" from the said Commission, less any amount that may be found due and payable to any mortgagee. It is expressly understood that the said Commission shall not be obligated further unless stated herein to wit: It is understood and agreed that closing costs will not accrue to the Grantor(s) as the Grantee's Attorney will prepare the necessary documents for closing and the Grantee will pay the cost of recording all instruments conveying title to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. Grantor(s) further agrees neither to sell nor encumber the said real estate during the term of the "Contract to Sell". The Arkansas State Highway Commission is hereby authorized and directed to make payment of the purchase funds for the conveyance to Dated this day of Signature Signature Signature Signature ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF } SS COUNTY ) a BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day came before the undersigned, a Notary Public, acting within and for the aforesaid County, on this day personally appeared well known to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and stated to me that executed the same for consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public this day of , 20 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: NOTARY PUBLIC JOB: 040641 TRACT: 4E-1 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT City of Fayetteville for and in consideration of Twenty Five Dollars, ($25.00), and other valuable considerations, to us cash in hand paid by the Arkansas State Highway Commission, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give and grant to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, it's successors and assigns an exclusive temporary right of way and temporary easement for the sole purposes necessary for Highway construction, together with free ingress and egress, to, across, through and over the lands shown on the Right of Way Plans for Job No. 040641, and designated as Tract No. 4E-1 situated in the County of Washington, State of Arkansas. This temporary easement as conditioned above shall terminate when the above subject job has been completed by the contractor and accepted by the Arkansas State Highway Commission. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto the said Arkansas State Highway Commission and to its successors and assigns for and during the term aforesaid and for the purposes hereinabove set forth. WITNESS my signature of this day of Signature STATE OF COUNTY Signature ACKNOWLEDGMENT SS , 20 BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day came before the undersigned, a Notary Public, acting within and for the aforesaid County, on this day personally appeared well known to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and stated to me that executed the same for consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public day of , 20 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: NOTARY PUBLIC Chris Brown Submitted By M-Wn M akjO �k�" ��w%Wyl City of Fayetteville Item Review Form Mr kN dd �%&V& 2014-0214 Legistar File Number N/A City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item Action Required: Development Services Department Execution of WARRANTY DEED and AFFIDAVIT OF NO LIENS with the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the sale of approximately 4.28 acres of property for use as highway right-of-way on the Highway 16 Middle Fork of the White River Bridge Replacement project. Does this item have a cost? No Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Category or Project Budget Funds Used to Date $0.00 Remaining Balance Program or Project Name Program or Project Category Fund Name Budgeted Item? Budget Adjustment Attached? V20130812 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 62-14 Original Contract Number: Comments: CITY OF Ta aege ARKANSAS MEMO TO: Mayor Lioneld Jordan MAYOR'S APPROVAL ONLY THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director Chris Brown, City Engineer FROM: Paul Libertini, Staff Engineer -4� P-^*0 DATE: May 13, 2014 SUBJECT: Execution of Warranty Deed and Affidavit Of No Liens with the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the sale of approximately 4.28 acres of property for use as highway right-of-way on the Highway 16 Middle Fork of the White River Bridge replacement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor sign the Warranty Deed and Affidavit Of No Liens as requested by the Right Of Way Division of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD). BACKGROUND: The AHTD is planning a project to replace the bridge over the Middle Fork of the White River. The proposed project includes a new bridge that will accommodate 4 lanes of vehicular traffic, and will also include bike lanes and sidewalks. The total project length, including roadway approach work, is approximately 3000 feet. The City owns property on both sides of the road in this area, as part of the property surrounding Lake Sequoyah. A portion of this property will be needed by the AHTD for right of way to construct the new bridge and approaches. DISCUSSION: At the March 18t" City Council Meeting, Resolution 62-14 was approved to sell approximately 4.28 acres of property to AHTD for $15,050 and authorized the Mayor to sign the appropriate legal documents. The Mayor has already signed the Contract To Sell and those documents have been received and accepted by AHTD. To finalize the sale, the Warranty Deed and Affidavit Of No Liens must be signed, notarized and mailed to AHTD. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: Funds received will be transferred to the Water and Sewer Fund. Attachment: Contract Acceptance Letter 04/07/14 Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street wwwfayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 no ARKA.NSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Scott E. Bennett P.O. Box 2261 Director q� Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 �D Telefax (501) 569-2400 VoicefM 711 www.arkansashighways.com April 7, 2014 City of Fayetteville 113 W Mountain Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 Re: Job 040641 Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) Washington County Tracts: 1, 4 & 4E1 Dear Property Owner: The Contracts to Sell which you executed on March 18, 2014, in favor of the Arkansas State Highway Commission in connection with the above job have been accepted. Warrants totaling $15,050.00 will be requisitioned from the Treasury of the State of Arkansas in accordance with the Contract to Sell. Once we have verified title to the property, you will be paid upon your execution of a deed and the release, if necessary, of any mortgages or encumbrances upon the land conveyed by the deed. We will expedite this matter as rapidly as possible. If there are reasons, which necessitate more than 45 days from the date of this letter to make full payment, you shall be advised by letter. Your cooperation is appreciated, and we trust this has been handled to your satisfaction. Yours truly, C;Perry M. Johnston t Division Head Right of Way Division PMJ:lt ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY G��9E TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Scott E. Bennett P.O. Box 2261 Director N Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 Telefax (501) 569-2400 Voice/TTY 711 April 17, 2014 R ECV'' r7" City of Fayetteville AP I� . 2;2 2 p/V C/o Lioneld Jordan, Mayor CITY OF FAYE T TEVILLE 113 W. Mountain Road MAYORS OFFICE Fayetteville, AR 72701 061iTOXII''S'� Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. Washington County Tract 1 & 4,E Dear Mayor Jordan: In order to close the transaction for the purchase of property for highway right of way for which you signed two Contracts to Sell dated March 18, 2014, we enclose a Warranty Deed and an Affidavit of No Liens to be executed by those indicated thereon. It will be necessary to do this before a Notary Public. Please return the properly executed documents to me in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided and I will promptly mail to you State Warrants totaling $15,050.00. If additional information is needed, please call me at (501) 569-2334. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention and cooperation in this transaction. Sincerely, Lisa Duncan, Administrative Asst. I Administrative Section Right of Way Division Ld Encls. Job No. 040641 Tract Nos. 1, 4 WARRANTY DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a Municipal Corporation, Grantor, by Lioneld Jordan, Mayor, pursuant to Resolution No. 62-14 passed and approved by the City Council, dated March 18, 2014, for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 ($15,025.00), and other good and valuable considerations, cash in hand paid by the Arkansas State Highway Commission, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Arkansas State Highway Commission, Grantee, and unto its successors and assigns forever, the following lands, save and except such minerals therein and thereunder, as oil, gas, distillate, condensate, salt water and its component parts, and all other hydrocarbons which do not interfere with the surface use for highway purposes, said lands being more particularly described as follows, to -wit: Tract No. 1 Part of the West half Southeast Quarter and part the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, all being in of Section 21, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8 inch rebar being used as the Center South Sixteenth Corner of Section 21; thence South 87' 18' 07" East along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 946.61 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1657.47 feet a distance of 419.55 feet having a chord bearing of his instrument uas prepared 6y David S. 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Box,2261, Littk Xpd ,41'�arlsas 72203 North 41' 30' 40" West a distance of 418.43 feet to a point; thence North 34' 15' 34" West along said right of way line a distance of 239.33 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 56' 15' 5 1 " East along said right of way line a distance of 107.81 feet to a point; thence South 35' 53'55" East along said right of way line a distance of 294.50 feet to a point; thence South 37' 40' 16" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.75 feet to a point; thence South 490 40' 23" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.75 feet to a point; thence South 51' 10' 07" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.29 feet to a point; thence South 550 56' 34" East along said right of way line a distance of 174.57 feet to a point; thence South 550 56'59" East along said right of way line a distance of 375.01 feet to a point; thence South 460 07' 29" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.74 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence North 55' 58' 00" West along said right of way line a distance of 708.92 feet to a point; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1657.47 feet a distance of 208.40 feet having a chord bearing of North 52' 21' 53" West a distance of 208.26 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.79 acres, more less, as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. AND ALSO: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin (State Monument) being used as the Section Corner of Section's 21, 22, 27 and 28; thence North 02' 30' 33" East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 374.81 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 38.97 feet having a chord bearing of North 67' 59' 30" West a distance of 38.97 feet to a point; thence continue in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 326.87 feet having a chord bearing of North 62' 26' 26" West a distance of 326.46 feet to the . POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 49.90 feet having a chord bearing of North 56' 43' 25" West a distance of 49.90 feet to a point; thence North 55' 58' 00" West along said right of way line a distance of 200.11 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 65" 37' 37" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.72 feet to a point; thence South 55' 56' 59" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.00 feet to a point; thence South 47' 05' 27" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.60 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.04 acres, more less, as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. AND ALSO: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22 all being in, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin (State Monument) being used as the Section Corner of Section's 21, 22, 27 and 28; thence North 02' 30' 33" East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 374.81 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 38.97 feet having a chord bearing of North 67' 59' 30" West a distance of 38.97 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 79' 43' 26" East along said right of way line a distance of 241.75 feet to a point; thence South 76' 11' 11" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.08 feet to a point; thence South 72' 23' 06" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.75 feet to a point; thence South 72' 28' 55" East along said right of way line a distance of 100.48 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence North 78' 03' 50" West along said right of way line a distance of 292.30 feet to a point; thence South I I' 56' 10" West along said right of way line a distance of 10.00 feet to a point; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 312.41 feet having a chord bearing of North 73' 19' 25" West a distance of 312.06 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.30 acres, more less, as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. Total area to acquire containing 1.13 acres, more or less. G.A. Rev. F.R. 04/16/14 And Also Tract No. 4 Part of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest of Section 22 all being in, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a half inch rebar with cap being used as the East Sixteenth Corner of Section 21; thence North 02' 42' 15" East along the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 863.47 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 55' 00' 06" West along said right of way line a distance of 45.14 feet to a point; thence North 19' 00' 49" East a distance of 84.10 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence South 55' 58' 00" East along said right of way line a distance of 1074.06 feet to a point; thence in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 1988.03 feet a distance of 471.92 feet having a chord bearing of South 62' 46' 01" East a distance of 470.81 feet to a point; thence continue in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 1988.03 feet a distance of 247.68 feet having a chord bearing of South 73' 08' 12" East a distance of 247.52 feet to a point; thence South 30' 25' 39" West a distance of 44.57 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence North 790 31' 40" West along said right of way line a distance of 146.41 feet to a point; thence North 74' 24' 15" West along said right of way line a distance of 213.92 feet to a point; thence North 64' 33' 04" West along said right of way line a distance of 216.31 feet to a point; thence North 56° 17' 44" West along said right of way line a distance of 405.93 feet to a point; thence North 58' 40' 10" West along said right of way line a distance of 421.47 feet to a point; thence North 48' 44' 08" West along said right of way line a distance of 79.63 feet to a point; thence North 55' 00' 06" West along said right of way line a distance of 257.01 feet to the point of beginning and containing 3.15 acres, more less, as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. G.A. 12/31/12 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto the said Arkansas State Highway Commission and unto its successors and assigns forever. And the Grantor hereby covenants with the said Grantee that Grantor will forever warrant and defend the title to said lands against all lawful claims, whatsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has caused these presents to be executed by its Mayor on this 'Z ` day of , 2014. CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS Lioneld Jor n ayor ATTEST: �♦ oRK l-T� Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk/Treasurer=.�XT.'C,\iY 0,' • G-.- v% FAYETTEVILI_i: ' � 4 ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF On this _q_ day of J, 2014, before me, a Notary Public, duly commissioned, qualified and acting, within and for said County and State, appeared the within named Lioneld Jordan and Sondra E. Smith, being the Mayor and Attested by City Clerk/Treasurer, respectively, of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a Municipal Corporation, and who had been designated by said corporation to execute the above instrument, to me well personally known, who stated that they were the Mayor and the City Clerk of said city and were duly authorized in their respective capacities to execute the foregoing instrument for and in the name and on the behalf of said Municipal Corporation, and further stated and acknowledged that they had so signed and attested, executed and delivered said foregoing instrument for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this 9day of WO—, 2014. My Commission Expires: (Seal) o�����u�r►�►� MC ��. °° Noragr'��•i • .. 2 of pUEiL{G :�: �i�0 • to i�ii�► W Wom.,1 i% 5 14oV, Public Job No. 040641 Tract Nos. 1, 4, 4E-1 AFFIDAVIT OF NO LIENS I, Lioneld Jordan, upon being duly sworn, state: That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a Municipal Corporation, Grantor, by Lioneld Jordan, Mayor, pursuant to Resolution No. 62-14 passed and approved by the City Council, dated March 18, 2014, have conveyed by Warranty Deed to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, the following described property, to -wit: Tract No. 1 Part of the West half Southeast Quarter and part the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, all being in of Section 21, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8 inch rebar being used as the Center South Sixteenth Corner of Section 21; thence South 87' 18' 07" East along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 946.61 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1657.47 feet a distance of 419.55 feet having a chord bearing of North 410 30' 40" West a distance of 418.43 feet to a point; thence North 34' 15' 34" West along said right of way line a distance of 239.33 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 56' 15' 5 1 " East along said right of way line a distance of 107.81 feet to a point; thence South 35' 53'55" East along said right of way line a distance of 294.50 feet to a point; thence South 37' 40' 16" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.75 feet to a point; thence South 49' 40' 23" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.75 feet to a point; thence South 5 V 10' 07" East along said right of way line a distance of 190.29 feet to a point; thence South 55' 56' 34" East along said right of way line a distance of 174.57 feet to a point; thence South 55' 56'59" East along said right of way line a distance of 375.01 feet to a point; thence South 46' 07' 29" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.74 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence North 5.5° 58' 00" West along said right of way line a distance of 708.92 feet to a point; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1657.47 feet a distance of 208.40 feet having a chord bearing of North 52' 21' 53" West a distance of 208.26 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.79 acres, more less, as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. /—,\ I t AND ALSO: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin (State Monument) being used as the Section Corner of Section's 21, 22, 27 and 28; thence North 02' 30' 33" East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 374.81 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 38.97 feet having a chord bearing of North 670 59' 30" West a distance of 38.97 feet to a point; thence continue in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 326.87 feet having a chord bearing of North 62" 26' 26" West a distance of 326.46 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 49.90 feet having a chord bearing of North 56' 43' 25" West a distance of 49.90 feet to a point; thence North 55' 58' 00" West along said right of way line a distance of 200.11 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 65' 37' 37" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.72 feet to a point; thence South 55156' 59" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.00 feet to a point; thence South 47' 05' 27" East along said right of way line a distance of 50.60 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.04 acres, more less, as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. AND ALSO: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22 all being in, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin (State Monument) being used as the Section Corner of Section's 21, 22, 27 and 28; thence North 02' 30' 33" East along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 374.81 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 38.97 feet having a chord bearing of North 67' 59' 30" West a distance of 38.97 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence South 79' 43' 26" East along said right of way line a distance of 241.75 feet to a point; thence South 76' 11' 11" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.08 feet to a point; thence South 72° 23' 06" East along said right of way line a distance of 150.75 feet to a point; thence South 72' 28' 55" East along said right of way line a distance of 100.48 feet to a point on the Northeasterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence North 78' 03' 50" West along said right of way line a distance of 292.30 feet to a point; thence South 111 56' 10" West along said right of way line a distance of 10.00 feet to a point; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 1888.03 feet a distance of 312.41 feet having a chord bearing of North 73' 19' 25" West a distance of 312.06 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.30 acres, more less, as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. Total area to acquire containing 1.13 acres, more or less. G.A. Rev. F.R. 04/16/14 And Also Tract No. 4 Part of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest of Section 22 all being in, Township 16 North, Range 29 West, Washington County, Arkansas more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a half inch rebar with cap being used as the East Sixteenth Corner of Section 21; thence North 020 42' 15" East along the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 a distance of 863.47 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 55' 00' 06" West along said right of way line a distance of 45.14 feet to a point; thence North 19' 00' 49" East a distance of 84.10 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 9424; thence South 55' 58' 00" East along said right of way line a distance of 1074.06 feet to a point; thence in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 1988.03 feet a distance of 471.92 feet having a chord bearing of South 620 46' 01" East a distance of 470.81 feet to a point; thence continue in a Southeasterly direction along said right of way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 1988.03 feet a distance of 247.68 feet having a chord bearing of South 73' 08' 12" East a distance of 247.52 feet to a point; thence South 30' 25' 39" West a distance of 44.57 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of Arkansas State Highway 16 as established by AHTD Job 040641; thence North 79' 31' 40" West along said right of way line a distance of 146.41 feet to a point; thence North 74' 24' 15" West along said right of way line a distance of 213.92 feet to a point; thence North 64' 33' 04" West along said right of way line a distance of 216.31 feet to a point; thence North 560 17' 44" West along said right of way line a distance of 405.93 feet to a point; thence North 58' 40' 10" West along said right of way line a distance of 421.47 feet to a point; thence North 48' 44' 08" West along said right of way line a distance of 79.63 feet to a point; thence North 55' 00' 06" West along said right of way line a distance of 257.01 feet to the point of beginning and containing 3.15 acres, more less, as shown on plans prepared by the AHTD referenced as Job 040641. G.A. 12/31/12 2. No person has any valid contract for the purchase of said premises, or any part thereof; I know of no facts by reason of which grantors' possession of or title to said premises, or any part thereof, might be disputed or questioned, or by reason of which any claim to any part of said property, or to any undivided interest, adverse to grantors might be set up or made; 4. There is no suit or proceeding pending in any court or elsewhere affecting said premises or any part thereof; 5. The said premises are free and clear of all taxes, encumbrances, or liens by attachment, mortgage, decree, judgment, or by statute, or by virtue of any proceedings, in any court, state or federal, or filed in the office of the Clerk of any county, or court in this State, and of all other liens of every nature and sort whatever, recorded or unrecorded, other than any mortgages partially released herein; 6. There are no judgments, decrees, attachments, or orders of any court or officer for the payment of money against the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a Municipal Corporation, individually, or in connection with any other party or parties, unsatisfied or not cancelled of record in any of the courts or before any officer of the United States or of this State; 7. No proceedings in bankruptcy have ever been instituted by or against the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a Municipal Corporation, in any court, or before any officer of any State, or of the United States; 8. The grantor is not a surety on any bond payable to the State of Arkansas, whereby a lien may hereafter attach to said real estate; 9. No person, persons, corporation or corporations is entitled to any lien on said real estate for work or labor or materials; 10. No liens have been filed against the above property for hazardous waste or notices of same given by the Environmental Protection Agency; 11. Said property is not traversed by any roads, ways, or easements except those shown of record; 12. The affiant is over the age of eighteen; 13. The affiant understands and recognizes that a portion of the purchase money funds of the said property were contributed by the Federal Highway Administration. 4 14. All the statements and representations in the affidavit are made in order to induce the said grantee to pay to grantor the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($15,050.00) purchase -money for said real estate and any interest therein. ATTEST: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk/Treasurer CITY FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS K m� STATE OF ��C�s ) ►�0{ COUNTY OF �h1� On this the � day of , 2014, before the undersigned, personally appeared Lioneld Jordan and Sondra E. Smith, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledge that they executed the same for the purposes ther 'n contained. MOWA Nota ublic My Commission Expires: t40'rAp f'�h:• A • 7 •day • e ••Q 5 'fETfL}. ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY RECEIVED AND JUN 12 2014 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT CITY OF FAYETTEv►t i E MAYOR'S OFFICE Scott E. Bennett P.O. Box 2261 Director q * Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 (� Telefax (501) 569-2400 Voice/TTY 711 June 11, 2014 City of Fayetteville C/o Lioneld Jordan, Mayor 113 W. Mountain Rod Fayetteville, AR 72701 Job 040641 Middle Fork — White River Str. & Apprs. Washington County Tracts 1 & 4,E Dear Mayor Jordan: Enclosed are State Warrants totaling $15,050.00 for the purchase of property for highway right of way. Also enclosed are two closing statements, the original of which is to be signed by those indicated thereon. The copy is for your file and a self-addressed envelope is provided for your convenience in returning the original document to complete our files. Thank you for your cooperation in this transaction. Sincerely, f Lisa Duncan, Administrative Assistant I Administrative Section Right of Way Division Encls. ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT • Right of Way Division - Administrative Section City of Fayettville 113 W. Mountain Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 Total Purchase Price Less Salvage Retained CLOSING STATEMENT Job 040641 Tracts 1 & 4,E Total Consideration P ' Grantor true and correct statement oft closing of subject tract compensation therefor. $ 15,050.00 -0- $ 15,050.00 certify that this is a and payment of just I,(We), the undersigned grantor(s) acknowledge receipt of this closing statement and the amount shown hereto as full and final payment of just compensation for the purchase of this property as designated by the above captioned tract and job number, which corresponds to the deed I (We) have executed. 2014. � cu-- ioneld Jo a ,Mayor Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk/Treasu,Will# G�ERK / T* For tax purposes we are tabulating the values as appraised, optioned P P g PP � P �U; ,�' •. and ad. • F P AYF •r''= ��. _NIECE. _ A 1099-S of gross proceeds must be submitted to the IRS for your %�`ty9�kANSP�.° Federal ID# / Social Security#. +� ;;t `` APPRAISAL OPTION Tr. 1 (1.13 Ac.) $ 4,000.00 Admin. Settlement -0- Tr. 4 (3.15 Ac.) $ 11,025.00 Total $ 15,050.00 TCE Rental $ 25.00 Less Salvage Value of Buildings -0- Improv. Retained -0- Severance Damage -0- TOTAL $ 15,050.00 TOTAL PAID $ 15,050.00 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4226 05-00438.3 (MWR-NRSSP/G) Mr. John Beneke Director Outdoor Recreation Grants Program Department of Parks and Tourism One Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mr. Beneke: PNATHML ARK JUL 3 1 2014 V RECEIED or. t�,e 6RM of Outdoor Recre8don Grants This is to inform you of the approval for Amendment No. 3 to, Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCrF) project 05-00439, Lake Fayetteville Park. This amendment converts 039 acre of land for the widening if Highway 265 and 0.37 acres from Lake Sequoya Park for the widening if Highway 16. It adds 4.5 acres of 4acent replacement land at Lake Fayetteville for the convened parkland.. With. this letter, we recognize the city, of ayetteville's request to bank the excess value of the replacement property for future, conversion issues. We understand that the 4.5 acres of replacement property is valued at $200,250 and the converted property is valued at $11,950, The remaining value of $188,300 will be banked. and must be used within five years. Enclosed are your copy of the executed amendment and the envicorunental determination. Any questions your -have related to this conversion may be directed to me at 402-661- 1559, Sincere Roger A. Knowlton Outdoor Recreation Planner Enclosures 4 TAKE INAMERICA 0--,% CITY OF 1 7 le ay ARKANSAS March 6, 2014 AR Parks & Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant John Beneke, Director One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Beneke, In 2005, NPS approved a park land conversion at Lake Fayetteville Park consisting of 47.82 acres that was replaced with 500 acres of land at Lake Sequoyah Park — Project #05-00438. The City of Fayetteville, AR is requesting permission to convert 0.37 acres of the 500 acres of 6(f) park boundary established at Lake Sequoyah Park and replace it with acreage remaining within the 4.5 acres donated land located adjacent to Lake Fayetteville Park. The requested conversion of 0.37 acres at Lake Sequoyah is requested because of the need of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, to replace the bridge on Highway 16 crossing the Middle Fork of the White River. This will impact Lake Sequoyah Park of approximately 3.1 acres of property as needed for additional right of way. No recreational activities occur on this property to be used for the road project. Of the 3.1 acres needed by AHTD, only 0.37 acres lies within a Section 6(f) protected boundary by the AR Parks and Tourism Department and the National Park Service. AHTD provided an evaluation of the project at Lake Sequoyah Park. The evaluation determined that the proposed roadway improvement will not harm the protected features, qualities or activities that make the park important for recreation. This project was redesigned by AHTD at the request of the City of Fayetteville in order to provide bike lanes and sidewalks on the bridge. The bike lanes will be used as alternative transportation to provide access to Lake Sequoyah Park. Future plans are to complete the nature trail around Lake Sequoyah. These improvements will ultimately enhance and increase outdoor usage of Lake Sequoyah Park. Previously, the City banked .79acres of the 4.5 acres of land donated at Lake Fayetteville to complete the asphalt trail loop at Lake Fayetteville. (See attached August 17, 2012 Letter to AR Parks & Tourism.) The remaining replacement land bank of 3.71 acres at Lake Fayetteville Park will satisfy the requirement for this 0.37 land conversion leaving a remaining balance of 3.34 acres of replacement land. The City of Fayetteville Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 further requests for the remaining 3.34 acres of replacement land at Lake Fayetteville be banked for future possible park land conversions if needed. The conversion of the 0.37 acres would decrease the 6(f) boundary of Lake Sequoyah Park to 499.63 acres. This parcel was appraised by Allen Lewis and Patricia Bradbury at $4,000 per acre. (See attached Appraisal.) James L. Krejci, Outdoor Recreation Planner for the National Park Service approved the waiver of retroactivity for the acquisition of the donated 4.5 acres in his letter to AR Parks and Tourism that was received on August 3, 2012. The warranty deed for this property has been received by the City of Fayetteville. The replacement land consisting of 4.5 acres that lies adjacent to Lake Fayetteville Park provided a wonderful opportunity for the City to complete the 5-1/2 mile of hard surface trail around the park. Acquiring this land to build the remaining 1 mile of trail saved the City from building four bridges to cross the deep ravines of the city's original property. Usage of the trail has increased tremendously since the trail loop was completed in 2013. The 4.5 acres of replacement property is valued at $200,250. The replacement parcel is part of Lake Fayetteville Park and it increased increase the 6(f) boundary of Lake Fayetteville to 577.71 acres. Public meetings were held by HTD prior to the design of the bridges and Highway 16 East. It has taken a couple of years for the bid documents to be completed and for AHTD to complete the information need for this 6(f) land conversion project. AHTD posted a Public Notice in the local newspaper has invited everyone to review and comment on the proposed project's impacts. No comments regarding the proposed impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park were received. AHTD conducted a public involvement meeting was held on January 26, 2012. At this meeting, the proposed project's impacts on Lake Sequoyah Park were presented on displays and handouts, with the opportunity to comment on the project. No comments regarding the proposed impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park were received. An additional public involvement meeting was held by AHTD on January 31, 2013 to present the redesigned project with bike lanes and sidewalks to the public. The recalculated impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park were presented on displays and handouts, with another opportunity to comment on the project. No comments regarding the proposed impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park were received. The City of Fayetteville has agreed this project will not have a harmful effect on Lake Sequoyah Park. AHTD has approved this project. AHTD completed the appraisals and environmental assessments for the 0.37 acres of conversion land, as well as the 4.5 acres of replacement land that took place in 2012. City of Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan signed a document approving the assessment and proposed minimization and mitigation of impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park as detailed in the enclosed Section 4(t) Evaluation and documentation of De Minimis Findings to Section 4 (f) Property for Public Parks, Recreation Lands, and Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges. 2 Attached are the LWCF Proposal Description and Environmental Screening Form and supporting documents as required for this land conversion. The City of Fayetteville extends our gratitude for Arkansas Parks and Tourism and National Park Service approval of the waiver of retroactivity for the acquisition of the donated 4.5 acres that allowed us to complete the remaining 1 mile of trail at Lake Fayetteville. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact me at 479.444-3473 or cedmonston ci.fa etteviile.ar.us Thank you for your assistance on this land conversion. Sincerely, Connie Edmonston Parks & Recreation Director City of Fayetteville, AR Attachments: Correspondence of Arkansas Parks and Tourism and National Park Service Arkansas Parks and Tourism Letter July 25, 2012 National Park Service Letter August 3, 2012 Lake Fayetteville Replacement Land Warranty Deed and Property Line Adjustment Support Letters AHTD Environmental Impacts Assessment Form Replacement and Conversion Land Maps LWCF Proposal Description and Environmental Screening Form Lake Sequoyah Environmental Screen Forms - AHTD Lake Sequoyah Appraisal 3 Correspondence of Arkansas Parks and Tourism and National Park Service Nt<ansas. THE NATURAL STATE �MOF Ta July 26, 2012 1 MW U Me Roek AR 7VO1 5ol-m-7 n Mr. Jim Krejci GWFdWRood "Ion 501-M-1120 $ Midwest Region Aiummmn National Park Service ► Ycwvft n 601 Riverfront Drive 501 sVA,i hmwn Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4226 HUM Resowoesseckn 501-6U-77420M RE: Project #05-00438-Conversion eeKW D6 Acquisition Waiver of Retroactivity Keepkiam s8eoM.00m swepoftumsion Dear Mr. Krejci: 501-6N-1191(TDO) J A*aaosSWd ftcom TOW=Dirision This is a request for a Waiver of Retroactivity to allow the City of Fayetteville to acquire a 501-662-7777 (TOO) ArkaMM.com 4.5 acre site as replacement property for conversions at Lake Fayetteville and Lake Sequoya Parks. The conversions will result in a loss of 0.79 acres of parkland at Lake Fayetteville and as much as 3.5 acres of parkland at Lake Sequoya. Both conversions are along park 1101i°'M 60VE111111I0il boundaries and are necessitated due to federally -funded highway projects that will expand highway right-of-ways at each park. I anticipate that design, environmental assessments and appraisals for these projects will completed by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation VJcMU Down Department within the next 12 months. Elucunq WrWOR The owner of the proposed replacement property has agreed to donate the land, and the City 0111YU D111 a 00 of Fayetteville wishes to accept this generous offer as soon as possible. The proposed replacement property is immediately adjacent the 6(f) boundaries of Lake Fayetteville and X=RADj*TION will provide opportunity for expansion of an existing trail. I have inspected the proposed a replacement property and concluded that the recreation value is greater than that of the park sT'T land that will be lost. Joe DuuidRee TOURISM M TOURIS r it is my opinion that the City of Fayetteville's reason for requesting this waiver is compelling. GRWRKRRM Please call me at (501) 682-1301 if additional information is needed. I am attaching a map or. wa*mc er illustrating the locations of park land that will be permanently lost and of the proposed HSTORYCOMMISSION replacement property as supporting documents for this request. RobedPl�elps KEEPARKANStiS eEALHM Sincerely, John eneke, Director u or Recreation Grants Program AMEOIIAL Enclosures OPPOR111Nf1Yl APFIRMAVIVE ACTIOW A6MERICAHS WITH DISAM117JES ACT EMPLOYER Springdale Fayetteville Land Purchased - Beaver for Hwy. 265 Widening AdIp 1 Replacement 6(f) Property Lake Goshen 4 r �} Land Proposed for Hwy. 16 Widening VO Elkins 1 �1 1 Lake Fayetteville Park 0 05 l and Lake Sequoyah Park Mile Conversion and Replacement Sites AHTD - Envimnmenlnl GIS - Reed July 20,2012 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, Nebraska 681024226 2012 670.1.3.B.(MWR-P/G) Mr. John Beneke Director, Outdoor Recreation Grants Program Department of Parks and Tourism One Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mr. Beneke: FM� RECEIVED en the deb e/ AUG - 2012 Outdoor R*creWU, Grants This is to advise you that your request for a waiver of retroactivity for the acquisition of two tracts of land, 4.5 acres in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been granted. The City of Fayetteville has requested that we process a waiver of retroactivity for the acquisition of 4.5 acres of land located within Fayetteville, Arkansas. The 4.5 acres is adjacent to the 6(0 boundary of Lake Fayetteville Park. Since waivers are only meant to allow a project to proceed while the application is being prepared for submission, waivers should not remain outstanding for an extended period of time. This waiver shall be effective for the remaining part of Federal fiscal year 2012 and all of Federal fiscal year 2013 (September 30, 2013). Granting of the waiver means only that the project will not be disapproved because title to the land was received by the applicant prior to project approval and does not imply a qualitative approval of the project. The retroactive costs are incurred at the applicant's risk, since the granting of the waiver does not in any way ensure approval of the project. Sincerely, ames L. Krejci Outdoor Recreation Planner TAKE PRIDE' , IMAM ERICA Lake Fayetteville Replacement Land Warrant Deed and Property Line Adjustment Support Letters AHTD Environmental Impacts Assessment Form Lake Fayetteville Trail Part of Parcel No. 765-13206-200 Part of Parcel No. 765-15609-000 Part of Parcel No. 765-15614-000 WARRANTY DEED BE IT KNOWN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT Barbara Tyson, a single person, hereinafter called GRANTOR, for and in consideration of the sum of One, Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called GRANTEE, and unto Grantee's successors and assigns, the following described land situated in the County of Washington, State of Arkansas, together with all improvements located thereon, subject, however, to recorded restrictions and easements, to -wit: The purpose of this deed is to convey those portions as shown on Lot Line Adjustment recorded as Doc. Ref. , in the Office of the Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Washington County, Arkansas, the revised description of the whole tracts as follows: City of Fayetteville Adjusted Tract: The Northwest Quarter (NW '/a) of the Northeast Quarter (NE %), art of the Southwest Quarter (SW '/) of the Northeast Quarter (NE'/) , part of the Southeast Quarter (SE'/) of the Northwest Quarter (NW %), part of the Northeast Quarter (NE '/.) of the Southwest Quarter (SW %) all in Section Twenty-four (24), Township Sixteen (16) North, Range Thirty (30) West; and a part of the Southwest Quarter (SW %) of the Southeast Quarter (SE %) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Sixteen (16) North, Range Thirty (30) West, Washington County, Arkansas, all being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Southwest corner of said Southeast Quarter (SE 'f) of the Northwest Quarter (NW '/a) in said Section Twenty-four (24), being a found stone with a chiseled "x'; thence along the Westerly line of said 40 acre tract North 02°44'03" East 394.10 feet to a three inch (30) iron pipe; thence continuing along said Westerly line North 02°44'03" East 737.86 feet to the approximate centerline of the original channel of Clear Creek (now part of Lake Fayetteville); thence along said centerline North 84046'54" East 287.08 feet; thence continuing North 71°07'18" East 166.90 feet; thence continuing along said centerline North 53007'34" East 134.22 feet to the Northerly line of said 40 acre tract; thence along said line South 87°15'57" East 768.45 feet to the Westerly line of said Northwest Quarter (NW %) of the Northeast Quarter (NE '/); thence along said Westerly line North 02*18'36" East 1,311.83 feet to the Southwest comer of the Southwest Quarter (SW %) of the Southeast Quarter (SE %) of said Section Thirteen (13); thence along the Westerly line of said forty (40) acre tract; North 03'01'13" East 566.36 feet to a found iron pin; thence leaving said Westerly line North 72°06'28" East 1,414.35 feet to a set iron pin on the Easterly line of said Southwest Quarter (SW '/a) of the Southeast Quarter (SE '/) of said Section Thirteen (13); thence along said Easterly line South 02"53'24" West 1,058.46 feet to the Northeast corner of said Northwest Quarter (NW '/) of the Northeast (NE %) of said Section Twenty-four (24); thence along the Easterly line of said forty (40) acre tract South 03905'52" West 1,317.27 feet to the Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW '/) of the Northeast Quarter (NE %) of said Section Twenty-four (24); thence along the Easterly line of said forty (40) acre tract South 01'14'23" West 329.95 feet to a disturbed found iron pin; thence leaving said Easterly line the following courses: North 87°00'48" West 860.00 feet to found iron pin; South 02054'07" West 398.52 feet to a set iron pin; South 26°01'26" East 54.60 feet to a set iron pin; South 03'28'55" East 80.47 feet to a set iron pin; South 16°38'04" West 122.25 feet to a set iron pin; South 80°01'31" West 66.35 feet to a set iron pin; North 56°33'43" West 119.10 feet to a set iron pin; South 89°07'38" West 123.06 feet to a set iron pin; North 47'01'00" West 132.93 feet to a set iron pin; North 87°12'59" West 508.05 feet to a set iron pin; South 54°02'03" West 30.18 feet to a set iron pin; South 02°59'59" West 49.43 feet to a set iron pin; South 54°02'03" West 48.45 feet to a set iron pin; North 87°38'58" West 116.98 feet to a set iron pin; South 54°55'46" West 25.03 feet to a set iron pin; South 16°53'21" W 130.87 feet to a set iron pin; South 89°57'49" W 90.30 feet to a set iron pin; North 28°43'35" W 199.24 feet to a set iron pin; North 87°38'58" W 322.12 feet to a set iron pin; South 16°0602" East 321.63 feet to a set iron pin; South 02°36'08" West 184.97 feet to a set iron pin; North 87*23'52" West 228.09 feet to a set iron pin on the Westerly line of the Northeast Quarter (NE %) of the Southwest Quarter (SW '/); thence along said Westerly line: North 02°45'14" East 95.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 108.739 acres, more or less. LESS AND EXCEPT: City of Fayetteville Original Tract Description Parcel Nos. 765-13206-200; 765-15609-000; 765-15614-000 (Deed Bk 402, Pg 313): The Northwest Quarter (NW %) of the Northeast Quarter (NE %) and part of the Southeast Quarter (SE %) of the Northwest Quarter (NW '/) and part of the Southwest Quarter (SW '/) of the Northeast Quarter (NE'/), all in Section Twenty -Four (24), Township Seventeen (17) North, Range Thirty (30) West, and a WARRANTY DEED Page - 2 - part of the Southwest Quarter (SW %) of the Southeast Quarter (SE %) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Seventeen (17) North, Range Thirty (30) West, more particularly described as follows, to -wit: Beginning at a point 396 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 24 and running thence East 825 feet to an iron pin; thence North 99 feet to an iron pin; thence East 495 feet to the East line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence East 451 to an iron pin; thence North 495 feet to an iron pin; thence East 869 feet to the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 24; thence North along the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter 330 feet to the Northeast corner of said 40 acre tract; thence North 1,320 feet more or less along the East line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 24 to the Northeast comer thereof; thence continuing North along the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 17 North, Range 30 West 1,034 feet to an iron pin, thence South 69 degrees and 52 minutes 1,405.9 feet, more or less, to a point on the West line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 13, 550 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence South 550 feet to the Southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 13; thence South along the West line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 24, 1,320 feet, more or less to the Southwest comer of the last named forty acre tract, thence West along the North line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24 to the middle of the channel of Clear Creek; thence down the middle of the channel of Clear Creek to the West line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 24; thence South to the point of beginning. Resulting in a net conveyance of 4.391 acres, more or less. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto the said Grantee and unto its successors and assigns, forever, with all tenements, appurtenances and hereditament$ thereunto belonging; orovided however, this conveyance is made upon the express limitation, evidenced by acceptance of this deed, that this property shall be used exclusively and solely for the construction, use and maintenance of a multi -use trail together with all trail appurtenances, including lighting, with the unconstructed remaining conveyed property left in its natural state and Grantees estate In the property conveyed herein shall continue only for so long as the entirety of such property shall be used for such specified purpose; and at such time as or in the event that any part of the property conveyed herein shall be used for any other purpose, then the entire property, together with all improvements located thereon, and the title thereto shall immediately and automatically revert to the Grantor, her successors and assigns, it being the intent of the Grantor to convey hereby a determinable fee which shall terminate, and the title revert, upon the use of the property conveyed herein, or any part thereof, for any purpose other than that granted. Except as set forth above, Grantor hereby covenants that it will forever warrant and defend the title to the said lands against all legal claims whatsoever. WITNESS the execution hereof on this day of _0!f�j 12012. - -� 4- - kE C. tom:--�• ►P+��.sv�*,..�- -+-V BY: � �" ► j(V drs � 11 t�(ZA?i Barbara Tyson ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF ARKANSAS �•r�+' rv�� COUNTY OF WASHINGTON 71; BE 1T REMEMBERED, that on this date, before the undersigned, a d ly commissioned and acting Notary Public within and for said County and State, personally appeared Barbara Tyso a single person, to me well known as the person who executed the foregoing document, and who stated and acknowledged she had so signed, executed and delivered said instrument for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. WITNESS my hand and seal on this day of 2012. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: T. CRA O JOKES WASHINOTOHCOUNrY K)TARYPUBW-AWANM otary Pub My Commbsion Eq*asAO 15.2M7 Commnlon No.12350M ��. �r ilk. �h `Lti� �. � 'I � ul � tL•. � � rri���kGs '•�{C► rr '��•URoR v��,�'�, VGINMING DIVISION 113 W. MOUNTAIN STREET x (ml Ma-M ,r ro f�nl l411v1 IBM LAKE FAYETTEVILLE TRAIL PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT till Id 1 qq F Fi E � ■ f � s 4 (F a :rf.srw g i�yl� � 1 $ �� a $ v, 1 • � ��L ti S z m i 41 • vp� .00v.rw ,IxxBV ,wn1.0 fennr,f taw.a Ml w .N'MaW OilR `r Q R I m `.. all pq i ' I• i f l 3 ON 17 aECM-- wwu€ .WWEWT &W SE u I r- � .f,-r„•w��.rm, � ! 4 Racnoun;R.n�sow�r 1 Edl # tto®►Oaofig go �'�i�l [oil a [l fill [[fill { 0 0 N = ENGINEERING DIVISION j : E , LAKE FAYETTEVILLE TRAIL f . is N ye v e 113 W. MOUNTAIN STREET PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT Public Meetings and Support Letters ARKANSAS REQUAL PLAIKCi COMMISSION August 9, 2012 Matt Mihalevich, PLA, LCI Trails Coordinator City of Fayetteville 113 W Mountain Street Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Dear Mr. Mihalevich: 1311 CLAYTONSr. SPRiNODAL$, ARKANSAS 72762 (479) 7514125 FA]x (479�7J1-71_SQ The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planting Commission fully supports the park land conversion needed to extend the Lake Fayetteville Trail around the south side of the Lake. The Lake Fayetteville Trail is connected to the Razorback Regional Greenway and the southern extension of the Lake Fayetteville Trail will provide increased bicycle and pedestrian access to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, a popular travel destination. We believe that the public will benefit greatly from the park land conversion. If you have any questions, feel free to call at (479) 751-7125. Sincerely, John McLarty Transportation Study Director NWARPC R�2!!Ma r•►W&AWwrAnON .0a+ a wooer+ ARKAN SAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT F.D.Box 2261 Danflowers Liule Rock, Arkansas . 72203-2-761 Director h Phone (301) 569-20M FaX (50 1) 569-NOO' -R WWWARKANSASHICWWAYS-COM Ms. -Sandra L. Otto Division Administrator Federal Highway AdmiiiistmfiQn 3128 Federal 6friceBuilding Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 June 24, 2011 R6:,AHTDJab Number 040440 FAP Number STP-3142(19) Highway 265j:mprovepents Highway,45 —City Limits (Fayetteville) WaihingtowCbunty- FONSI Reassessment Dear Ms. Oho: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a finding. of no significant impact (FONSI) for the. Highway 265 Improvements Pr6cct in Washington Conty on March, 17, 2009. The FONS- I request jneorrectj'y indicated the-acqusition and, dernolitidn of standing structures, to include four residential relocations! and four Ornmetclal.properfies. The Highway 266 hnprovements project - bctwmu Highway 45 AW the, Fayetteville City Limits will not require residential or cQnmm=ial PI'PPcrtY rclocations- The remaining information incWded in -the, approved FONSI is acewate. SWuld you have qt!cstions or require additional. information, please contact theEnvironmental Division at 569,228 1. Sincerely, Lynn P - M W bro u gh Division Dead Eh v"nWeMt.a1jDiVis1on LPADRS-fe, The Dgmrtment of May 25, 2012 A11 wsas Mr. Matt Mihalevich Heritage Trail Coordinator City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Mike Beebe Governor Re: Washington County — Fayetteville Section 106 Review — FHWA Cathie Matthews Final Report Titled "A Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Director Luke Fayetteville Hiking Trail Extension, Washington County, Arkansas" Arkansas Arts Council AAS Project Number 12-04 AHPP Tracking Number 79661 Arkansas Natural Heritage CommissionCommissionDear Mr. Mihalevich: Delta cultural Center The staff of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has reviewed the above referenced report. This report presents the results of the archeological Historic Arkansas Museum survey of a proposed trail expansion and is acceptable. We find that the final version of the report has addressed our � previous comments. Based on the ' information contained in this report, we concur that archeological site Mosaic Templars Cull Center 3WA1117 is ineligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic ' Places. Therefore, it is our opinion that the proposed undertaking will have no effect on historic properties. Given this, we have no objection to the Old State House Museum implementation of the project as designed. Thank you for the opportunity to review this undertaking. If you have any Aft questions, please call Eric Gilliland of my staff at 501-324-9880. Arkansas Historic Sincerely, Preservation Program 1500 Tower Building 323 Center street Frances MCSWain Little Rock, AR 72201 Dqputy State Historic Preservation Officer (501)3240 -988 fax: (1) 3 -988 84 0c' Dr. Ann Early, Arkansas Archeological Survey tdd: (501) 324-9811 Mr. Randall Qindlinga AICan585 Archeological Survey e-mail: Dr. Andrea A. Hunter, Osage Nation info(a)arkansast)reservation.ore website: www.arkansasr)reservation.com An Equal Opportunity Employer 1-t-2 lym ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes for August 6, 2012 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Steve Meldrum at 5:37 p.m. at the Frisco Trail, west of the Greenhouse Grille, and north of MKL Blvd. The meeting then convened at Room 111 at City Hall at 113 West Mountain in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Meldrum, Watson, Lawson, Leonard, McKnight, Paul, Proffitt, and Waite were present. No one was absent. Staff members Edmonston, Gipson, Jumper, Mihalevich, and Thomas were in attendance. AGENDA: 7. Other Business: Edmonston said that the highway department is widening Highway 265 and 16. To do that, they need some land from both Lake Fayetteville and Lake Sequoyah. Both parks are in the recreation grant area. If an area has received improvements through a recreation grant, it has to remain the same. Parks had to give .79 acres to the highway department, so Edmonston had to do a land conversion. If land is taken away, it has to be replaced. She said that since we knew we needed a trail, Parks got some donated land that will be used for the land conversion. The donated 4.5 acres will also be used for the land that was taken away from Lake Sequoyah. The land must be appraised at the same value and the same recreational value. Paul asked if Parks could bank the land. Edmonston said yes. Mihalevich said the land conversion takes a lot of paperwork. THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS ENGINEERING DIVISION 125 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Plane 0791444.340 August, 101h 2012 Mr. John Beneke Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism One Capital Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: Lake Fayetteville Trail Southern Extension public input process Dear Mr. Beneke: On May 181h, 2010 the proposal to extend Lake Fayetteville Trail along the south side of the lake to Veterans Memorial Park was presented to the Fayetteville City Council as a request to apply for grant funding through the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program. The City Council meetings are advertised and open to the public. The City Council and citizens are very supportive of this important connection and the grant funding was approved. The Fayetteville Active Transportation Advisory Committee is composed of 8 community members who conduct advertised quarterly meetings that are open to the public. Their task is to review current and proposed trail and sidewalk infrastructure projects and make recommendations based on input they receive from the public. Based on public comment, the committee recommended the extension of Lake Fayetteville Trail and was updated on the planning and land donation process during each of their meetings on the dates listed below. The meetings are televised and broadcast to the public on the government channel. Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meetings: 2010 May 12`' July 14`i' September 8`I' November 10`h January 12t1 2011 January 12`h April 131h July 13`'' October 12`I' 2012 January 11 th April 11 th July 11 tl' Sincerely, 4 all Mihalevich 14i� Trails Coordinator City of Fayetteville 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD (479) 521-1316 ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 16, 2012 TO: Master Files FROM: Lynn P. Malbrough, Division Head, Environmental Division 4,4u"�— SUBJECT: AHTD Job Number 040613 FAP Number NRT- 13 02(205) Lake Fayetteville Trail Washington County Tier One Categorical Exclusion for NRTFP The Environmental Division has reviewed the referenced project and it falls within the definition of a Categorical Exclusion under 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 771.117. The project is a Tier 1 Categorical Exclusion as defined by the AHTD FHWA Memorandum of Agreement on the processing of Categorical Exclusions. A public hearing will not be offered for this project. The proposed action is a National Recreational Trails Fund Program (NRTFP) project. The City of Fayetteville proposes to construct a multi -use concrete trail. The project will provide the final link of the 4.3 mile Lake Fayetteville Paved Trail. The proposed project involves constructing approximately 5,500 feet of 10-foot wide concrete trail along the south side of Lake Fayetteville. Valley crossings will have 24 inch pipes installed to maintain drainage and ADA accessibility. This project is consistent with the goals of the 1990 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, the 1986 Arkansas Statewide Trails Plan, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. There are no hazardous materials, wetlands, underground storage tanks, relocatees, or public water supplies associated with this project. No Section 404 permit will be required. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century of 1998 exempted the Recreational Trails Program from Section 4(f) requirements (23 U.S.C. 206(h)(2)). Correspondence with the State Historic Preservation Officer is attached. Approximately AHTD Job Number 040613 Tier One Categorical Exclusion for NRTFP Page 2 of 2 4.5 acres of land will be donated to complete this project as part of a Section 6(f) land conversion at Lake Fayetteville City Park. LPM:SS:fc Attachments: Project Location Map Trail Layout SHPO Clearance Environmental Study Check List c: Planning & Research Programs and Contracts Right of Way District 4 FHWA Master File C Ch Buckhead Ave 5pling .� n g Lhaiadlyr l uide+aux 1. to p a� Arr Ave BeYn� ]1 Pultle ssa Ln Ave co Av 0 mbs Existing Lake Fayetteville Trail Ln 10' Wide Paved - 4.5 Miles �� ` '"" tndlan tA Ea (0 y C2 JS -- a Coleftsy['46 U Liew ClEel,i�' 1 E AndfewA CA Lake Rd �; Ain31�1 tn►,K:t a w LAt--,1tt' a L Laimom Ave of m - ' i IL Wrr�'sc�0.ve laf�eF� tcsrt�le Future Trail to Johnson M" I � :i• malf1 Of �j f - = posed llde R,• �; Concrete Trail - 1 Mile Q0 .J A 'V' ♦rA F fE�dnRdq $ a , Existing Bike Lanes to Mud & Scull Creek Trails E 5rarns Lj '� I E Park share rx R rr a z pro r„,r �+ (Lake Fayetteville TrailECEXSnNCG; Legend c ItlCIlECE TRAfI Vp Recreational Traits Grant AVIEVTRA& PR01 LOCATION i1rIAP W RGiIrE — — E. •� ::� k. 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R Sow • - a Existing Multi -Use Trails SHEEF ' 4F f JAN 2012 SCALE 1,24,000 _ Proposed Lake Fayetteville Trail 0 0.25 0,5 1 11111 Miles Wss Ol 00+0 Vie 3lWowd ONV Nvld 7jd 7�/i 3/ib �1T�1 i NO�SIAIG JN]OITN�ON3i� i PS A a wv+i j DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS ROGERS REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE 2260 N. SECOND STREET ROGERS, ARKANSAS 72756 REPLY TO ATTEMPION OF Regulatory Division File No.: 201100805 Mr. Matt Mihalevich The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 125 West Mountain Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Dear Mr. Mihalevich: January 24, 2012 Please refer to your request dated November 28, 2011, concerning Department of the Army permit requirements pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. You requested authorization for the construction of a recreational trail along the south side of Lake Fayetteville. The project is located in Section 24, T. 17 N., R. 30 W., Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. Corps of Engineers personnel has evaluated the sites by reviewing the information you provided, aerial and topographic maps and found no wetland areas or other waters of the United States within the project area Therefore, the proposed project does not require a Section 404 Department of the Army permit. This determination does not relieve you of complying with other applicable local, state, and Federal laws. We have attached the Approved Jurisdictional Determination and the Notification of Administrative Appeal Options and Process and Request for Appeal. The notification describes your options regarding this action. Your cooperation in the Corps of Engineers regulatory program is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact me at (479) 636-1210, ext 1389. Sincerely, Debra Woodward Project Manager Enclosures Copy Furnished: Ch, Regulatory Enf Br, w/cy dwgs 'The Department of May 9, 2012 1 l_I tmnsas Mr. Matt Mihalevich Heritage Trail Coordinator City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Mike Beebe Re: Washington County — Fayetteville yetteville Section 106 Review - FHWA Cathie Matthews Draft Report Titled "A Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Director Lake Fayetteville Hiking Trail Extension, Washington County. Arkansas" Arkansas Arts Council AAS Project Number 12-04 AHPP Tracking Number 79661 Arkansas Natural I teritage Commission Dear Mr. Mihalevich: Delta Cultural Center The staff of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has reviewed the above referenced report. This report presents the results of the archeological survey of a proposed trail expansion. Based on the information contained in Flistonc Arkansas Museum this reportwe concur that archeological site 3 WA 1 1 17 is ineligible For inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. 'Therefore, it is our Mosaic femplars opinion that the proposed undertaking will have no effect on historic C ultura► Center properties Given this, we have no objection to the implementation of the project as designed. Old State House Museum Aft Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Littic Rock. AR 72201 (501) 324-9880 fax: (501)324-9184 tdd. (50 t) 324-981 I e-mai L inlotu�ark samre rvati3n ore wchsite; wwM.arkan,sasareservation com An Equal Opportunity Employer Please have the archeologist consider the following comments during the production of the final report. • Please provide a topographic map background for Figure I and Appendix 1. • in future reports, the background research should include examination of the cultural resource files available at our ofFice. These tiles contain information on over 35,000 properties. including structures, many with associated archeological remains, and Civil War battlefields. Many of these properties are not listed in the archeological site files maintained at the Arkansas Archeological Survey. • The collection strategy used during the evaluation of site 3WA1 117 should be discussed. • Please include a map showing the locations of shovel tests excavated at site 3WA1117, as well as a table showing the contents of each shovel test. Thank you for the opportunity to review this undertaking. If you have any questions, please call Eric Gilliland of my staff at 501-324-9880. .-'��, Sincerely, Frances McSwain Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer cc: Dr. Ann Early. Arkansas Archeological Survey Mr. Randall Guendling, Arkansas Archeological Survey Dr. Andrea A. Hunter. Osage Nation AHTD ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM AHTD Job Number 040613 Job Title Lake Fayetteville Trail FAP Number NRT-1302(205) Environmental Impacts None Minor Significant Comments Air Quality X Construction Impacts X Cultural Resources No effect on historic properties Economic X Endangered Species X Energy Resources X Environmental Justice/Title VI X Fish and Wildlife X Floodplains X Forest Service Property X Hazardous Materials/Landfills X Land Use Impacts X Migratory Birds X Navigation/Coast Guard X Noise Levels X Prime Farmland X Protected Waters X Public Recreation Lands X Public Water Supply/WHPA X Relocatees X Section 4(f)/6(f) X NRTFP exempt from 4(f) requirements Social X Underground Storage Tanks X Visual Impacts X Stream Impacts X Water Quality Wetlands t!F Wildlife Refuges Section 401 Water Quality Certification Required? N Short-term Activity Authorization Required? N Section 404 Permit Required? N Type Remarks: Signature of Evaluator 0.1' - C J Date May 11, 2012 511112M Replacement and Conversion Land Maps Future Proposed Banking at Lake Sequoyah Springdale Land Purchased for Hwy. 2 Widening Replacement 6(f) _ Property Fayet#evill.® Lake Beaver 1 r 1 y Gupiten �� •`-ram f c Land Proposed for ' f Hwy. 16 Widening ' Elkins Lake Fayetteville Park 0 05 l and Lake Sequoyah Park Mile Conversion and Replacement Sites AHTD - Environ—Lal GIS - Reed July 207 2012 T Z 1 J U a 1l��epunvg Ltd New Lake Fayetteville Boundary Map so a f f. r i{ 7 '0 0 4t ♦ M L • M t r a q„t ♦ PON " i f � ♦fir i too M G I'1 ` C oN •i t 'i■= i ' jIB unto ♦ i*,pip jt ♦r i■� vot* J i W v +IL FiA ` * Mr.■� 6 ! tt y 'rri i9 IL �r err x. `�~', � `�' :rimy• � � �r �- � � � � _.Y;• :}'. Z �► iIL �•�,rg ,f, '1 r i 1 Vr 0dl1P f 1 + Mf Y m T �c r ♦ YL. uj IL is �sNaru z 16 Ir r. „ . � s 4 � a '. f s Y LL •#INNER 1 � o J V- J zM F. i 3 � IL * rr•'�.. 4� r a r Sµ1LoNpR r DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone:601-682-7777 FAX:501-682-1364 History Commission 501-682-6900 (V/TT) Keep Arkansas Beautiful Division 501-682-3507 Personnel Section 501-682-7742 (V/TT) State Parks Division 501-682-1191 (VITT) Tourism Division 501-682-7777 (VfM INTERNET arkansos.com Arka nsasStateParks. com Mike Huckabee GOVERNOR Richard W. Davies EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STATE PARKS, RECREATION & TRAVEL COMMISSION Jane Christenson CHAIRMAN Jim Shomburger VICE-CHAIRMAN Sieve Arrison Bill Barnes Jay Bunyard Polly Crews Danny Ford Jim Gaston Debra Hoak Billy Lindsey Monline McNulty Mike Mills Ness'Sechrest Wade Williams DIVISION DIRECTORS Larry Cargile ADMINISTRATION Greg Butts STATE PARKS Joe David Rice TOURISM Nancy Clark GREAT RIVER ROAD John L. Ferguson HISTORY COMMISSION Robert Phelps KEEP ARKANSAS BEAUTIFUL AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EMPLOYER ,%Avansas. THE NATURAL STATE Wednesday, August 10, 2005 The Honorable Dan Coody Mayor of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 RE: Project # 05-00438 Lake Fayetteville Park Conversion Dear Mayor Coody: The City's request for conversion of the park property at Lake Fayetteville Park has been approved by the National Park Service. You may now make all necessary transfer of ownership for all lands involved in the conversion. Be aware that the new park property is encumbered under all of the same rules and regulations in the Land and Water Conservation Fund that the original park was subject to and must remain in outdoor recreation in perpetuity. It is the responsibility of the City to develop the new property into a useable park site. If you have any further questions please fell free to contact me at (501)-682- 1301. Sincerely, zc__ Ian Hope, Project Officer Outdoors Recreation Grants Program �, k'� I,.T� - ' K' . I�:� : �:�' `� • Rrl � ��j' • �y�� t� • �i j ¢�, • e; � ` F^ ��'it. I��f�� r' � � �i � 'ya +rl _.II ll.'.i^:" •��.�'��'; IC• d .'�' f r wig, 71 f EMU 27 Ic r .i • �R"~t � _ .��+',,?[. Sri„ *+�. .f - .J •- _- I ' ,,, � `� �•. +:� N�rt k���'�7 -I-�,';x� 3'.'r .i � •' . �• It•.ex, +�{vim' � '` -•' � V r •� /��i �i�' •� �� r.. ;� y � � . ..r r �� + ' .sir � �r��' } k�,'� •� ,' •: •,. M - r �_: , �� � �;�. ` �7:; ��-i�! � }P Ay m ®R U cu Ncu - Y �0p - ... U � Age H- (a (o O p pcc C!I a) - ~0p° _ S a) LL rn ca C_ Q? 00 p �+ Y cri cc N N LWCF Proposal Description and Environmental Screening Form The purpose of this Proposal Description and Environmental Screening Form (PD/ESF) is to provide descriptive information about Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) proposals for NPS review and decision. This form also serves as the administrative record that supports the pathway used to document the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis for LWCF proposals. States and/or project sponsors should use this PD/ESF early in the planning process for any proposal that will be submitted for NPS review and decision. The ESF portion is a tool for use during project planning that will help to identify potential environmental impacts and issues that will ultimately inform the decision to use a categorical exclusion (CE), or to conduct an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. The ESF can also be used to document potential impacts and planned mitigation from previously conducted and still viable environmental reviews. Except for the proposals listed below, the completed PD/ESF must be completed and signed by the State and accompany each new federal application for LWCF assistance (Standard Form 424), and amendments for scope changes that alter or add facilities and/or acres, including proposals for conversions, public facility exceptions, sheltering outdoor facilities, and changing the original intended use of an area from that which was approved in an earlier LWCF agreement. Consult the LWCF Grants Manual (www.nps.gov/lwcf) for detailed guidance on additional information required for your type of proposal and for further guidance on how to comply with NEPA. For the following types of proposals, only this cover page is required because these proposals are categorically excluded from further NEPA environmental analysis. NPS will complete the NEPA Categorical Exclusion Form for you. Simply check the applicable box below, and complete and submit this Cover Page to NPS along with the other items required for your type of proposal as explained in the LWCF Grants Manual. ❑ SCORP planning proposal ❑ Time extension with no change in project scope or with a reduction in project scope ❑ To delete work and no other work is added back into the project scope ❑ To change project cost with no change in project scope or with a reduction in project scope Date: March 3, 2014 Name of LWCF Project: Lake Sequoyah Park Prior LWCF Project Number(s) List all prior LWCF project numbers and other park names associated with site(s): #05-00438 and #A-1 01 33094-WA Local or State Sponsoring Agency: City of Fayetteville, AR Local or State Sponsor Contact: Name/Title: Connie Edmonston Parks and Recreation Director Office/Address: 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72704 Phone/Fax:479.444.3473 Email: cedmonston@fayetteville-ar.gov 479.521.7714 Cover Page Use a separate sheet for narrative descriptions and explanations. Address each item and question in the order it is presented, keying it to the associated item, such as Step 1-A1, A2; Step 3-B1;Step 6-A1, A29; etc. Step 1. Type of LWCF Proposal II New Project Application Acquisition ® Development Go to Step 2A Go to Step 2B FW Project Amendment ❑Combination (Acquisition & Development) Go to Step 2C EDIncrease in scope or change in scope from original agreement. Complete Steps 3A, and 5 through 7. F6(f) conversion proposal. Complete Steps 3B, and 5 through 7. Request for public facility in a Section 6(f) area. Complete Steps 3C, and 5 through 7. IIRequest for temporary non -conforming use in a Section 6(f) area. Complete Steps 4A, and 5 through 7. IIRequest for significant change in use/intent of original LWCF application. Complete Steps 4B, and 5 through 7. nRequest to shelter existing/new facility within a Section 6(f) area regardless of who funds the work. Complete Steps 4C, and 5 through 7. Step 2. New Project Application (See LWCF Manual for guidance.) Proceed to Steps 5 through 7 Step 3. Project Amendment (See LWCF Manual for guidance.) A. Increase/Change in Project Scope 1. For Acquisition Projects: To acquire additional property that was not described in the original project proposal and NEPA documentation, follow Step 2A-Acquisition Project and 2D. 2. For Development Projects: To change the project scope for a development project that alters work from the original project scope by adding elements or enlarging facilities, follow Step 213-Development Project and 2D. 3. For Combination Projects: Follow Step 2C as appropriate. B. Section 6(f) Conversion Proposal Prior to developing your Section 6(f) conversion proposal, you must consult the LWCF Manual and36 CFR 59 for complete guidance on conversions. Local sponsors are encouraged to consult early with the State LWCF manager when a conversion is under consideration or has been discovered. States are also encouraged to consult with their NPS-LWCF manager as early as possible in the conversion process for guidance and to sort out and discuss details of the conversion proposal to avoid mid -course corrections and unnecessary delays. An important first step is for the State and NPS to agree on the size of the Section 6(f) parkland impacted by any non -recreation, non- public use, especially prior to any appraisal activity. For NPS review and decision, the following elements are required to be included in the State's completed conversion proposal to be submitted to NPS: 1. A letter of transmittal from the SLO recommending the proposal. 3/06 2. Describe in detail the sponsor's need to convert the Section 6(f) parkland including all efforts to consider other practical alternatives to this conversion, how they were evaluated, and the reasons they were not pursued. Arkansas Highway Transportation Department (AHTD) has planned for the widening of Highway 116 East and bridge replacement crossing the Middle Fork of the White River for the past several years due to the traffic congestion and the deteriorating condition of the bridges. Lake Sequoyah Park lies on both sides of the highway right of way, so it was not possible to avoid the park. Funding became available for the project and AHTD needed 3.1 acres of parkland at Lake Sequoyah to expand the right-of-way for the bridge. Only 0.37 acres on the north side of the bridge is within the 6(f) boundary. City officials met with the Highway Department and determined the land necessary for this widening that would have the least impact on the park as possible. The 3.1 acres of park land needed for the project lies within a ditch and did not have a recreational value except for serving as a buffer separating the park from the highway. AHTD provided an evaluation of the project at Lake Sequoyah Park. The evaluation determined that the proposed roadway improvement will not harm the protected features, qualities or activities that make the park important for recreation. This project was redesigned at the request of the City of Fayetteville in order to provide bike lanes and sidewalks on the bridge. The bike lanes will provide alternative transportation access to Lake Sequoyah Park. Future plans are to complete the natural trail around Lake Sequoyah. AHTD's improvements will enhance and increase outdoor usage of Lake Sequoyah Park. No other alternatives were pursued since Lake Sequoyah Park lies on both side of the existing highway bridge. AHTD has predicted work on this project to occur in 2016. 3. Provide a statement on how the conversion is in accord with the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Trading of this small acreage of 0.37 acres at Lake Sequoyah to the replacement 4.5 acres at Lake Fayetteville would support the SCORP Priorities as follows: SCORP: Align efforts to improve outdoor recreation with existing conservation, preservation and public good initiatives. The 3.71 acres (part of the original 4.5 acre) of replacement land at Lake Fayetteville Park contains beautiful woods, rolling terrains, and a pasture area; whereas the 0.37 acres of conversion was land in a ditch and had no recreational or conservation/preservation benefit. SCORP: Improve Access to, and quality of, health and fitness related recreational areas and facilities. The replacement 4.5 acres at Lake Fayetteville promotes the use of this beautiful natural by allowing the last mile of the loop trail to be completed. The completion of the loop trail improves access as well as enhancing aesthetics to Lake Fayetteville Park. The new bridge over Lake Sequoyah will have bike lanes and be accessible to Lake Sequoyah's 1,400 acre park. Amenities provided at Lake Sequoyah Park include: marina office, boat ramp, picnic facilities, restroom, fishing pier, and nature trails. SCORP: Improve the quality, accessibility, and availability of outdoor recreational resources on public lands and parks in a sustainable way. AHTD's construction of bike lanes on the highway and bridge will make Lake Sequoyah more accessible to our citizens. The addition of the replacement property at Lake Fayetteville provided an accessible 5 '2 mile trail loop around Lake Fayetteville Park. Lake Fayetteville Park amenities include the following: 3 pavilions, fishing piers, boating ramp and stalls, environmental study center, botanical gardens, softball complex, restrooms, concession stand, playgrounds, disc golf course, as well as hard and natural trails. SCORP: Enhance the Economic Benefit of Recreation Resources: The 5.5 mile trail around the perimeter of Lake Fayetteville draws people to visit and utilize Lake Fayetteville, thus enhancing the economic benefit to our City. With the completion of the hard surface trail, organized runs and events will be drawn to this trail encouraging people living outside of Fayetteville to come to our City to participate, stay in our hotels and 3/06 dine out. This increases the Once Cent Hotel Motel Restaurant Tax our City receives for development, construction and maintenance of our Parks System. SCORP: Conserve Natural and Recreation Resources for Future Generations: The addition of the 4.5 acres will Increase the acreage of Lake Fayetteville by 3.71 acres and conserve these acres in a 6(f) boundary to be used for outdoor recreation purposes only. 4. Complete the State Appraisal Review certification in Step 7 for both the converted and replacement parcels certifying that the appraisals meet the "Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions." States should retain copies of the appraisals and make them available if needed. Appraisals of the 0.37 acres of conversion land at Lake Sequoyah and 4.5 acres of replacement land at Lake Fayetteville Park were completed by the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department and are attached. 5. For the parkland proposed for conversion: a. Identify the specific location, 9-digit zip code, and name of park or recreation area proposed for conversion. The replacement land is located in Lake Fayetteville Park at 1330 East Lake Fayetteville Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703. The conversion property is located in Lake Sequoyah Park at 6608 East Lake Sequoyah Drive. Describe the area proposed for the conversion including the acreage to be converted and any acreage remaining. For determining the size of the conversion, consider not only the physical footprint of the non - recreation development/activities but how the development/activities will impact the entire 6(f) park area. Describe the recreation resources, facilities, and recreation opportunities that will be impacted, displaced or lost by the proposed conversion. For proposals to partially convert a Section 6(f) park area, the remaining 6(f) parkland must remain recreationally viable and not be impacted by the non -recreation activities that are triggering the conversion. If it is anticipated that the non -recreation activities overlap and impact the remaining Section 6(f) area, the proposed area for the conversion should be expanded to encompass all impacted parkland. The 0.37 acres of park land within the proposed land conversion is vegetated with grass and a few small trees/shrubs in the ditch adjacent to Highway 16 East. There will be approximately 1,399.63 acres remaining in Lake Sequoyah Park with the subtraction of the 0.37 acres and 499.63 acres remaining in the 6(f) boundary. Prior to the land conversion to the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department, there was no precipitating activity occurring in this 0.37 acre area. This parcel was basically a buffer area between the park and highway. There will be no recreation resources, facilities and recreation opportunities impacted, displaced or lost by the conversion of the 0.37 acres. AHTD noted in the DE MINIMIS FINDING the following: • The Middle Fork of the White River may have temporary restrictions on river traffic during construction (no longer than 30 minutes at a time). There may be temporary increases in noise levels during demolition of existing structures and construction of new structures. AHTD will implement the following measures to reduce harm to Lake Sequoyah Park: • The additional right of way needed was minimized as much as possible. Any land required within the Section 6(f) boundary will be replaced in kind. • Special provisions will be added to the contract for boater safety, as well as limiting the amount of time the Middle Fork can be closed to river traffic. • The project was redesigned, at the request of the City of Fayetteville, to provide bike lanes and sidewalks. These alternative transportation facilities will provide access to Lake Sequoyah Park and provide the park with a means to complete their multi -use trail around Lake Sequoyah. • Access will be provided to park property west of the bridge that is currently inaccessible. 3/06 c Describe the community and population served by the park, including who uses the park and how? Lake Sequoyah Park is located in Washington County, Arkansas, and owned by the City of Fayetteville. The park property includes 1,400 acres. The main purpose of Lake Sequoyah Park is for recreation on and around Lake Sequoya. Recreational activities at the park include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing bird watching, and picknicking. In addition, the Boy Scout Troops have heavily utilized this park for hiking, badge certifications, Eagle Scout projects, building trails, and camping. The Boy Scout Annual Camporee is held each year at Lake Sequoyah. Lake Sequoyah is categorized as a regional park that serves the citizens of Fayetteville, AR, University of Arkansas students, city of Elkins, AR, residents from NW Arkansas, as well visitors to our city. Fayetteville's population is 75,102. The City of Elkins, AR is 2,648. The University of Arkansas college enrollment is approximately 25,000 students. Lake Sequoyah serves a diverse population of all ages and nationalities. Lake Sequoyah has the following amenities: fishing/boating lake, marina office building, restroom, boat ramp, and reservoir fishing area, 4 miles of nature trail, kiosk area, picnic areas and park benches. The Boy Scout Troops and Eagle Scouts have utilized Lake Sequoyah for their service projects of blazing trails, building bridges, and park cleanup days. The University of Arkansas has utilized the lake for special environmental studies. d. For partial conversions, where only a portion of the Section 6(f) area is proposed for conversion, produce a revised 6(f) map clearly indicating both the portion that is being converted and the portion remaining intact under Section 6(f). Map is attached. 6. For the proposed replacement site(s): a. Produce a location map indicating specific location of site(s) and associated 9-digit zip code(s), clearly indicating major roadways and waterways. If site(s) will be added to an existing public park/outdoor recreation area, indicate on map. Show geographical relationship between replacement site(s) and Section 6(f) converted parkland. See attached maps. Replacement Property: Lake Fayetteville Park is 1330 East Lake Fayetteville Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Conversion Property: 6608 East Lake Sequoyah Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701 b Describe the site's physical characteristics and resource attributes by describing and quantifying the types of resources and features on the site (for example, 15 acres wetland, 2,000 feet beachfront, 50 acres forest, scenic views, 75 acres riparian, vacant lot, special habitat, any unique or special features, structures, recreation amenities, historic/cultural resources, hazardous materials/contamination history, restrictions, institutional controls, easements, rights -of -way, overhead/underground utilities including overhead wires, towers, etc. The project area is located in central Washington County within the southern portion of the Springfield Plateau, a subdivision of the Ozark Mountains physiographic region. This plateau extends along the western portion of the Ozarks between the Boson Mountains and the Salem Plateau. The soils are Baxter cherty silt loam 20 to 45 percent slopes on the terrace edges overlooking Lake Fayetteville and Nixa cherty silt loam on the upland flats. Large quantities of residual chertfrom the extensive Boone chert/limestone formation are typically found in these soils. This material was utilized by prehistoric inhabitants for the production of stone tools and is used today for gravel and stone construction. "The diverse topography, hydrology, and elevations present in northwest Arkansas serve as habitats for a large number of animal species. Species inhabiting flood plains and terraces along creeks include various turtles, beaver, otter, gray fox, red fox, muskrat, skunk, black bear, and eastern woodrat. Upland areas were home to mourning dove, bobwhite quail, gray and red foxes, elk, white-tailed deer, gray squirrel, 3/06 cotton -tailed rabbit, opossum, raccoon, and black bear. Today there has been no evidence known for black bears or elks in this area." The land includes lowland forest in the flood plain of Clear Creek and in the uplands away from the creed were oak barrens. These open habitats quickly reverts to forest after settlement of the area, largely due to the suppression of uncontrolled burning of the grasses that kept woody seedlings from establishing themselves. The Cultural Resources Survey of this property by Randall L. Guendling states, "The present environment is the result of 150 years of farming, timber clearing, economic development and urbanization that has radically altered the early nineteenth century biotic system of both plants and animals. " The Arkansas Archeological Survey conducted a cultural resources survey of the proposed new trail segment assed "the presence prehistoric deposits, documented a historic component on the site and surveyed the remaining route for unrecorded archeological sites. The survey determined that construction of the trail would have no impact on significant archeological deposits. Note: Information obtained from Randall L. Guendling May of 2012 report, "A Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed lake Fayetteville Hiking Trail Extension". There are no any unique or special features, structures, recreation amenities, histori%ultural resources, hazardous materials/contamination history, restrictions, institutional controls, easements, rights -of -way, overhead/underground utilities located on this property. c. Identify the replacement site (s) owner(s) and its recent history of use/function up to the present. Barbara Tyson is the owner of the property. She has requested for her land donation to remain anonymous to the public. Former use of a portion of this property has been a hayfield with the remaining land being forested and left in its natural state. d. Explain in detail how the proposed replacement site(s) is of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location as the property being converted. Describe the recreation needs that will be met by the new replacement parks, populations to be served, and new outdoor recreation resources, facilities, and opportunities to be provided. Our City's goal was to build a hard surface loop trail around Lake Fayetteville consisting of 574 acres. In 2012, the city had 4-1/2 miles of hard surface trail built with one mile remaining to be built on the south side of the park. The south side had deep ravines and was very costly to build because of the four bridges that would be required due to the steep terrain of the land. Staff visited with the property owner to the south of the park to determine if she would be interested in donating, selling, or giving an easement to the City for the City to complete the trail. The property owner offered to donate 4.5 acres that made the completion of the loop trail around the lake possible. This property is more aesthetically pleasing and will be more useable for park purposes in completion of the trail that will bring more users to our trails system. Citizens have really used and love the trail at Lake Fayetteville for the many recreational opportunities it provides. They had been requesting the completion of this trail to complete the loop around Lake Fayetteville for the past few years. In 2013, the last mile was completed on the replacement land. Completion of the loop trail continues to serve the citizens of Fayetteville, University of Arkansas students, citizens of Springdale, residents from NW Arkansas, as well visitors to our city. See answer to #5 (C) above for the opportunities and amenities available at Lake Fayetteville Park. Portions of the nature trail was re- routed on the existing Lake Fayetteville Park property by a volunteer group called the Ozark Off -Road Cyclist. With the enhancement of the 5-1/2 mile loop trail and renovation of the nature trail, Lake Fayetteville's attendance has increased tremendously. The new trail area has experienced an average of 724 users a day and a peak day of 1,625 on April 7, 2013 according to the trail electronic counter. e. Who will own and manage the new replacement park(s)? The City of Fayetteville will own the replacement property and the land will be managed by the 3/06 Parks and Recreation Department. f. What will be the name(s) of the new replacement park(s)? If replacement park(s) will be added to an existing public park area, will the existing area be included within the 6(f) boundary? What is the name of the existing public park area? The additional 4.5 acres of land will be added to the existing Lake Fayetteville Park which is in a 6(f) boundary. The entire 577.71 acres is part of Lake Fayetteville Park. g. Provide a timeframe for completing the new park area(s) and making it available for public outdoor recreation use. The City of Fayetteville Transportation Department's Trail Building Crew started building the hard surface trail on August 15, 2012 and the trail was completed on April 9, 2013. The trail opening was on May 18, 2013. This trail is part of the Northwest Arkansas Razorback Greenway Trails System as well as Fayetteville's Alternative Transportation Trail. h. Produce new Section 6(f) map(s) for the new replacement park(s). Maps are attached. Environmental analysis must be conducted for converted apdrep/acement sites. Proceed to Steps 5 through 7 C. Proposal for a Public Facility in a Section 6(f) Area Prior to developing this proposal, you must consult the LWCF Manual for complete guidance. In summary, NPS must review and decide on requests to construct a public facility within a Section 6(f) area. In certain cases NPS approval may be given to construct public facilities within a Section 6(f) area where it can be shown that there is a gain or increased benefit to public recreational opportunity. In most cases, development of non -recreation public facilities within a Section 6(f) area constitutes a conversion. Describe in detail the public facility proposed and include the following information, if appropriate: This section is not applicable to The City of Fayetteville land conversion as outlined in Step 1 - Project Amendment (f) conversion proposal. Proceed to Steps 5 through 7 Step 4. Proposals for Temporary Non -Conforming Use, Significant Change in Use, and Sheltering Facilities (See LWCF Manual for guidance.) This section is not applicable to The City of Fayetteville land conversion as outlined in Step 1 - Project Amendment (f) conversion proposal. Proceed to Steps 5 through 7 B. Proposal for Significant Change in Use Prior to developing the proposal, you must consult the LWCF Manual for complete guidance. NPS approval must be obtained prior to any change from one eligible use to another when the proposed use would significantly contravene the original plans or intent for the area outlined in the original LWCF application for federal assistance. NPS approval is not required for each and every facility use change. For proposals that will significantly change the use of a LWCF-assisted site (e.g., from passive to active recreation), address the following points: This section is not applicable to The City of Fayetteville land conversion as outlined in Step 1 - Project Amendment (f) conversion proposal. 3/06 Proceed to Steps 5 through 7 C. Proposal for Sheltering Facilities Prior to developing this proposal, you must consult the LWCF Manual for complete guidance. NPS must review and decide on all proposals to shelter an existing outdoor recreation facility or construct a new sheltered recreation facility within a Section 6(f) area with or without LWCF assistance. The proposal must demonstrate that there is a gain or increased benefit to public recreation opportunity. Describe the sheltering proposal in detail, including the following information: This section is not applicable to The City of Fayetteville land conversion as outlined in Step 1 - Project Amendment (f) conversion proposal. Proceed to Steps 5 through 7 Step 5. Summary of Previous Environmental Review Describe any prior environmental review undertaken at any time for this proposal or related efforts that could be useful to understanding potential environmental impacts. Consider previous local, state, federal (e.g. HUD, EPA, USFWS, FHWA, DOT) and other environmental reviews. At a minimum, address the following: This section was completed by the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department. See Attached Forms — Environmental Assessment. Proceed to Steps 6 through 7 Step 6. Environmental Screening Form (ESF) Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department Submission Attached for the Environmental Screening Form (ESF) Step 7. NEPA Pathway Recommendation and Certifications First consult the attached list of "Categorical Exclusions (CEs) for Which a Record is Needed," If you find your action in the CE list, and you have determined in Step 6A that impacts will be minor or less for each applicable environmental resource on the ESF, and you answered "no" to all of the "Mandatory Criteria" questions in Step 6B, the proposal qualifies for a CE. Complete the following "State LWCF Environmental Recommendations" box indicating the CE recommendation. If you find your action in the CE list, and you have determined in Step 6A that impacts will be greater than minor or that more data is needed for any of the resources, and you answered "no" to all of the "Mandatory Criteria" questions, your environmental review team may choose to do additional analysis to determine the context, duration, and intensity of the impacts of your project or may wish to revise the proposal to minimize impacts. If impacts remain at the greater than minor level, an EA must be prepared for your proposal. Complete the following "State Environmental Recommendations" box indicating the need for an EA. If you do not find your action in the CE list, regardless of your answers in Step 6, you must prepare an EA or EIS. Complete the following "State Environmental Recommendations" box indicating the need for an EA or EIS. 3/06 State LWCF Environmental Recommendations and Appraisal Certification 1 certify that a site inspection was conducted for each site involved in this proposal and to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this LWCF Proposal Description and Environmental Screening Form (PD/ESF) is accurate based on available resource data. All resulting notes, reports and inspector signatures are stored in the state's NEPA file for this proposal and available upon request. On the basis of the environmental impact information for this LWCF proposal as presented in this LWCF PD/ESF with which I am familiar, I recommend the following NEPA pathway: This proposal qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion (CE). • CE Item* • Explanation: This proposal requires an Environmental Assessment (EA) which is attached and has been produced in accordance with the LWCF Grants Manual. This proposal may require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). NPS guidance is requested per the LWCF Grants Manual. AiwV h.NMMh.M.YMi`.�w.w.��w�wvwiw.�Ful�iwrtiwi�Y�..�YMA..Fu �I �V /Yw.M.V w/Ir/r+V wFu.V �Y.Y�Vi�V MM�V M.YI�!MMw+wr� w.�V w.�1 V /YF.MM�I�4.V w./1w.�wy�v State Appraisal Review -If applicable, complete this certification for each appraisal. I certify that the State has reviewed the appraisal and has determined that it was prepared in conformity with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions. Property Address: Date of appraisal transmittal letter: Fair market value: $ Effective Date of Value: SLO/ASLO Original Signature: Date: Typed Name, Title, Agency: 12 3/06 Lake Sequoyah Environmental Screen Forms ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Scott E. Bennett P.O. Box 2261 Director 44 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 Telefax (501) 569-2400 Voice/TTY 711 4D www.arkansashighways.com June 19, 2013 Ms. Sandra L. Otto Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration 700 West Capitol, Room 3130 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3298 Re: Job Number 040641 FAP Number NHPP-9142(34) Bridge Number A0982 Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) (S) Washington County Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Dear Ms. Otto: The Environmental Division has reviewed the referenced project and it falls within the definition of the Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion as defined by the AHTD/FHWA Memorandum of Agreement on the processing of Categorical Exclusions. The following information is included for your review and, if acceptable, approval as the environmental documentation for this project. The purpose of this project is to correct structural and roadway deficiencies on the Highway 16 bridge crossing the Middle Fork of the White River. The project is located in the City of Fayetteville in Washington County. Total length of the project is 0.6 mile. A project location map is enclosed. The existing 15-span bridge (A0982) has a 555' x 28' concrete deck on steel beam spans supported by concrete piles and bents. It has a sufficiency rating of 47.2. The existing roadway consists of two 11-foot wide paved travel lanes with 6-foot wide shoulders. The existing right of way width is approximately 100 feet. AHTD Job Number 040641 Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Page 2 of 3 The proposed project will replace the bridge with a 9-span structure with a 581' x 70' concrete deck on a continuous composite W-beam supported by steel pilings and concrete bents. The proposed structure will be constructed 32' upstream of the existing centerline. The proposed roadway will include four 11-foot wide paved travel lanes (striped for two lanes) with curb -and -gutter, 4-foot wide bicycle lanes, and 5-foot wide sidewalks. The average proposed right of way width will be variable between 130'— 210'. Approximately 5.8 acres of additional right of way will be required for this project. Design data for this project is as follows: [Design Year Average Daily Traffic Percent Trucks Design Speed 2013 13,000 8 55 mph 2033 18,000 8 45 mph There are no relocations, Executive Order 12898 Environmental Justice issues, or endangered species associated with this project. Field inspections found no evidence of existing underground storage tanks or hazardous waste deposits. Approximately 0.3 acres of Prime Farmland will be converted to highway right of way. Form NRCS-CPA-106 is enclosed. Noise predictions have been made for this project utilizing the Federal Highway Administration's Traffic Noise Model 2.5 procedures. A noise assessment is enclosed. Lake Sequoyah Park is a Section 4(f) property that will be impacted by the proposed project. Measures were taken to minimize impacts to the park. A Section 4(f) De Minimis Evaluation for impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park is enclosed. The Adrian Fletcher House, which was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is in close proximity to the western limit of the project. Measures were taken to minimize impacts to the historic structure and associated property. A Section 4(f) De Minimis Evaluation for impacts to the Adrian Fletcher House is enclosed. Public involvement meetings for this project were held on January 26, 2012 and January 31, 2013 at Harris Baptist Church in Elkins, Arkansas. The public involvement synopses are enclosed. Approximately 2.46 acres of wetlands will be permanently impacted. See the enclosed wetland assessment for a detailed description of the impacted wetlands. There are no approved wetland mitigation credits available; therefore, mitigation will be completed at the first available mitigation bank or a permittee-responsible mitigation area. Construction of the proposed project should be allowed under the terms of Nationwide AHTD Job Number 040641 Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Page 3 of 3 Permit 23 for Approved Categorical Exclusion Projects as defined in Federal Register 77(34):10184-10290. If you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Division at 569-2281. AP OVER &WIWOW" $Pak" F+Wresl in" & Enclosures LPM-Ss:fc c: Programs and Contracts Right of Way Roadway Design District 4 Master File Sincerely, Lynn P. Nlalbrough Division Head Environmental Division Fayetteville Begin Job 040641 0 500 1,000 Feet AHTD - Environmental G[S - Reed March 22, 2013 End Job 040641 Odle Job 040641 Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) (Hwy. 16) Washington County Elkins Project Location ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND 7( a TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT F N wA NAQ Soon E, Beonetl P.O. Box 2261 Dbeclor U& Bock, Arkenm 72203-2261 Telophone (501) 569-2000 Telerax (301) 569-2400 VokerM 711 www.Uk&N hkhWeye.com February 7, 2013 A14 P? Mr. George McCloskey LIAR 01 2.013 Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 RE: AHTD Job No. 040569 West & Middle Forks White River Strs. & Apprs. (S) Washington County Dear Mr. McCloskey: Enclosed for your review is an addendum to the above referenced project. Please review for concurrence with the findings of my staff. If you have any questions or require additional information, contact Kristine Boykin of my staff at 569-2079. Enclosure Addendum LPM:DW:KB:fc Sincerely, Lynn P. Malbrough Division Head Environmental Division RECEIVED AH"D MAR 15 2013 EWIRONVIF TAI DIVI510N Date w . f- - _Ali t,Twe- nn ti TfIl911f1Sii:�.dk}t rt�� `,,shelf QyC r �t11s NB .rlo..� ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND Owh TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Dan Flowers P.O. Box 2261 Director R4 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 4Telet:ax (501) 569-2400 Mr. George McCluskey Section 106 Review Officer 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mr. McCluskey: May 4, 2011 AHPP MAY 092011 RECEIVED AHTD JUN 2 9 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL, DIVISION Re: AHTD Job Number 040569 West & Middle Forks White River Strs. & Apprs. (S) Washington County A Project Identification Form for the referenced project is enclosed. Please review for concurrence with the findings of my staff. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Chris Branam of my staff at 501-569-2594. Sincerely, Lynn P. Malbrough Division Head Environmental Division LPM:SI:CB:ab Enclosure V � I ` I U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NRC3-CPA-1 U5 Natural Resources Conservation Service (Rev. t-el) FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING FOR CORRIDOR TYPE PROJECTS PART I (To be completed by Federal Agency) Job Number 040641 3. Date of Land Evaluation Request 4/2/2013 1 Sheet 1 of 2_ 1 Name of Project Middle Fork White River Str. & Appre. 5. Federal Agency Involved Federal Highway Administration 2. Type of Project Bridge Replacement PART II (To be completed by NRCS) 8. County and State Washington County, Arkansas 1. Date Request Received by NRCS 2. Person Completing Form 3. Does the corridor contain prime. unique statewide or local imoortantfarmland? YES NO (If no, the FPPA does not apply - Do not complete additional parts of this form). 4. Acres Irriplad I Average Farm Size 5. Major Crops) 6. Fannableland In Government Jurisd(ct(ort Acres: % i. ovnt armla om n A Acres: % 8. Name Of Land Evaluation Syslem Used 9. Name of Local Site Assessment System 10. Date Land Eva tlalidn Ret+m "by NRCS PART III (To be completed by Federal Agency) Alternative Corridor For Segment Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4 A. Total Acres To Be Converted Direcliy 5.9 B. Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly, Or To Receive Services C. Total Acres In Corridor PART IV (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Information A. Total Acres Prime And Unique Farmland 0.3 B. Total Acres StabmdeArid Lotal Farrnlarid C. c(Fwriartdin OrLmd GovL LkATa Be ConvwW D. PenaerltageClFarmland in Govt. Jurisdidon WM Same Orl•llghBrReh"Valu9 PART V (To be twmpleled by NRCS) Land Evaluation htlbrmation Criterion Relative value of Farmland to Be Serviced or Conve tad Scale of 0 -100 Points PART VI (To be completed by Federal Agency) Corridor Assessment Criteria (These criteria are explained In 7 CFR 658.5(c)) Maximum Points 1. Area in Nonurban Use 15 1 30 2. Perimeter in Nonurban Use 10 5 3. Percent Of Corridor Being Farmed 20 0 4. Protection Provided By State And Local Government 20 0 5. Size of Present Farm Unit Compared To Average 10 0 6. Creation Of Nonfarmable Farmland 25 0 7. Ava(labipl Of Farm Support Services 5 5 8. On -Farm Investments 20 0 9. Effects Of Conversion On Farm Support Services 25 0 10. Compatibility With Existing Agdcullural Use 10 0 TOTAL CORRIDOR ASSESSMENT POINTS 160 20 PART VII (To be completed by Federal Agency) Relative Value Of Farmland (From Part V) 100 300 Total Corridor Assessment (From Part VI above or a local site assessment) 160 20 TOTAL POINTS (Total of above 2 lines) 260 120 1. . 2. otalAcres o arm an s to a Converted by Project: See Part IV 3. Date Oi 5election: 4/2/2013 4. Was A Local Site Assessment Used? YES ❑ NO p 5. Reason For Selection; with more than one DATE 4/2/2013 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETING SYNOPSIS Job Number 040569 West & Middle Forks White River Strs. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) (Hwy. 16) Washington County January 26, 2012 An open forum Public Involvement Meeting was held for the proposed project in Elkins at Harris Baptist Church, from 4:00 — 7:00 p.m. on January 26, 2012. Efforts to inform the public and involve minorities in the meeting included: • Display advertisement placed in the Madison County Record on Thursday, January 12, 2012 and Thursday, January 19, 2012. • Distribution of English flyers in the project area. The following information was available for inspection and comment: • Two copies of preliminary design of the proposed project at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet. • Two copies of an aerial photograph display at a scale of one inch equals 623 feet. • Draft De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation for impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park Section Handouts for the public included a project comment form, a Section 4(f) Evaluation comment form and a small-scale map that was identical to the aerial photograph display. Copies of these are attached. Table 1 describes the results of the public participation at the meeting. TABLE 1 Public Participation Totals Attendance at meeting (including AHTD staff) 42 Total comment forms received 7 Section 4(f) comment forms received 0 Letters received 2 AHTD staff reviewed all comments received and evaluated their contents. The summary of comments listed below reflects the personal perception or opinion of the person or organization making the statement. The sequencing of the comments is random and is not intended to reflect importance or numerical values Some of the comments were combined and/or paraphrased to simplify the synopsis process. An analysis of the responses received as a result of the public survey is shown in Table 2. Job Number 040569 - Public Involvement Meeting Synopsis January 26, 2012 Page 2 of 2 TABLE: 2 Survey Results 'Totals Believes a need exists to improve Flighway 16 Does not believe a need exists to improve Ilighway 16 Has knowledge of cultural resources adjacent to the proposed project Has knowledge of environmental constraints within the project limits 6 2 3 2 Believes the proposed project would have beneficial impacts 2 1 Believes the proposed project would have adverse impacts Did not indicate beneficial or adverse impacts 4 �C'ommenis mentioned American Indian artifacts_ it IV" century Friscu railrnad Iwd and it pre\ious residence of furmer President Bill Clinton Two comments mentioned Lake Sequoyah Park as an em tronmcalal constraint Other comments concerning issues associated wilh the proposed project were as follows: • The highway at Elkins should extend to Highway 74 and then west to Fayetteville. • The bridge and all utilities should be located on the south side of Highway 16. • Widening from Fayetteville will help Elkins grow, relieve traffic congestion, and improve safety. • No improvements are needed. • Widening will create safety hazards from speeding traffic. • The public involvement meeting should have been located in Fayetteville. • A restoration plan that factors soil duality should be considered, along with planting native grasses and forbs. • The whole highway should be considered for a 5-lane cross section with curb and gutter, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks. • Highway and bridge ramp should be raise to keep Ilood waters From closing the highway during high water periods. • Wetlands on the south side of Highway 16 are frequently dug out to remove silt. • Maintain access to private properties. Attachments: Public handouts, including blank comment forms Small-scale display copies RJ DN SS:ym ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (AHTD) CITIZEN COMMENT FORM AHTD JOB NUMBER 040669 West & Middle Forks White River Stirs. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) (Hwy. 16) WASHINGTON COUNTY LOCATION: HARRIS BAPTIST CHURCH (FELLOWSHIP HALL) 2201 N. CENTER ST. ELKINS, AR 4:00 — 7:00 P.M. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 Make your comments on this form and leave it with AHTD personnel at the meeting or mail it within 15 days to: Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Environmental Division, Post Office Box 2261, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261. Yes No ❑ ❑ Do you feel there is a need for the proposed replacement of two bridges on Hwy. 16 between Fayetteville and Elkins? Comment (optional) ❑ ❑ Do you know of any historical sites, family cemeteries, or archaeological sites in the project area? Please note and discuss with staff. ❑ ❑ Do you know of any environmental constraints, such as endangered species, hazardous waste sites, existing or former landfills, or parks and public lands in the vicinity of the project? Please note and discuss with AHTD staff. ❑ ❑ Does your home or property offer any limitations to the project, such as septic systems, that the Department needs to consider in its design? (Continue on Back) Yes No ❑ ❑ Do you have a suggestion that would make this proposed project better serve the needs of the community? Do you feel that the proposed bridge replacements will have any impacts (❑ Beneficial or ❑ Adverse) on your property and/or community (economic, environmental, social, etc.)? Please explain. It is often necessary for the AHTD to contact property owners along potential routes. If you are a property owner along or adjacent to the route under consideration, please provide information below. Thank you. Name: Address: E-mail: Please make additional comments here (Please Print) Phone: (__) -- ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT LAKE SEQUOYAH PARK - DE MINIMIS SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION AHTD JOB NUMBER 040569 What is Section 4(f)? Section 4(f) is part of a law that was passed to protect public parks, recreation areas, wildlife/waterfowl refuges, and important historic sites from being harmfully affected by transportation projects. What is a Section 4(f) de minimis evaluation? It has been determined that the Section 4(f) impacts from this project can be recognized as de minimis, which means relatively minor. The De Minimis Section 4(1) Evaluation presents information to prove that there are only minor im- pacts to Lake Sequoyah Park. We can have a de minimis finding on projects that meet certain conditions, which can be found in the De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation for this project. Copies of the draft De Minimis Section 4(i) Evalua- tion for this project's impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park are available for review at this meeting. How will this project impact Lake Sequoyah Park? 1. 3.1 acres of Lake Sequoyah Park along Highway 16 will be taken for right of way. No recreational activities currently take place on the property that will be taken for the road project. 2. The Middle Fork of the White River may have temporary restrictions on river traffic during construction (no longer than 30 minutes at a time). 3. There may be temporary increases in noise levels during demolition and construction of new structures. Do you have any comments regarding the proposed project's impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park? If so, please indicate them below: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETING SYNOPSIS Job Number 040641 Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) (Hwy.16) Washington County January 31, 2013 An open forum Public Involvement Meeting was held for the proposed project in Elkins at the Harris Baptist Church from 4:00 — 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Efforts to inform the public and involve minorities in the meeting included: • Display advertisement placed in the Madison County Record on Thursday, January 17, 2013 and Thursday, January 24, 2013. • Distribution of flyers in the project area. The following information was available for inspection and comment: • One copy of the preliminary design at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet. • One copy of an aerial photograph display at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet. • Draft De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation for impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park. Handouts for the public included comment sheets for the proposed project and the Section 4(f) Evaluation and a small-scale map that was identical to the aerial photograph display. Copies of these are attached. Table 1 describes the results of the public participation at the meeting. TABLE 1 Public Participation Totals Attendance at meeting (including AHTD staff) 23 Total comment forms received 4 AHTD staff reviewed all comments received and evaluated their contents. The summary of comments listed below reflects the personal perception or opinion of the person or organization making the statement. The sequencing of the comments is random and is not intended to reflect importance or numerical values. Some of the comments were combined and/or paraphrased to simplify the synopsis process. Job Number 040641- Public Involvement Meeting Synopsis January 31, 2013 Page 2 of 2 An analysis of the responses received as a result of the public survey is shown in Table 2. TABLE 2 Survey Results Totals Believes a need exists to improve the bridges on Highway 16 3 Does not believe a need exists to improve the bridges on Highway 16 0 Did not answer the "need" question 1 Has knowledge of cultural resources adjacent to the proposed project 1� Has knowledge of environmental constraints within the project limits 1 Has knowledge of home or property limitations 1� Believes the proposed project would be beneficial 2 Believes the proposed project would have adverse impacts 1 Did not indicate beneficial or adverse impacts 0 The comment regarding these issues mentioned pioneer settlements and Native American artifacts found along the White River. The comment regarding these issues mentioned wetlands and a historic home. The cornment regarding these issues mentioned a septic system. Other comments concerning issues associated with the proposed project were as follows: • The highway should be four lanes. • The bridge is in poor shape. • The highway has heavy traffic. • The proposed project will make travel to Elkins easier and safer. • The proposed project should begin soon. • The bridge should only be replaced if the existing bridge is structurally unsound. • If Highway 16 is widened, vehicle speed will increase and farmland will be taken. Attachments: Public handouts, including blank comment forms Small-scale display copy RJ.: d D N SS:ym ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (AHTD) CITIZEN COMMENT FORM AHTD Jos NUMBER 040461 Middle Fork White River Strs. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) (Hwy. 16) WASHINGTON COUNTY LOCATION: HARRIs BAPTIST CHURCH (FELLOWSHIP HALL) 2201 N. CENTER ST. ELKINS, AR 4:00 — 7:00 P.M. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012 Make your comments on this form and leave it with AHTD personnel at the meeting or mail it within 15 days to: Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Environmental Division, Post Office Box 2261, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261. Email: environmentalDimeetinas@ahtd.ar.gov_. Yes No ❑ ❑ Do you feel there is a need for the proposed replacement of the Middle Fork Bridge on Hwy. 16 between Fayetteville and Elkins? Comment (optional] ❑ ❑ Do you know of any historical sites, family cemeteries, or archaeological sites in the project area? Please note and discuss with staff. ❑ ❑ Do you know of any environmental constraints, such as endangered species, hazardous waste sites,- existing or former landfills, or parks and public lands in the vicinity of the project? Please note and discuss with AHTD staff. ❑ ❑ Does your home or property offer any limitations to the project, such as septic systems, that the Department needs to consider in its design? (Continue on Back) Yes No ❑ ❑ Do you have a suggestion that would make this proposed project better serve the needs of the community? Do you feel that the roposed bridge replacements will have any impact (E] Beneficial or Adverse) on your property and/or community (economic, environmental, social, etc.)? Please explain. It is often necessary for the AHTD to contact property owners along potential routes. If you are a property owner along or adjacent to the route under consideration, please provide information beiow. Thank you. Name: (Please Print) Address: Phone: ( ) -- E-mail: Please make additional comments here. For additional information, please visit our website at ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT LAKE SEQUOYAH PARK - DE M/NIMIS SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 What is Section 4(f)? Section 4(f) is part of a law that was passed to protect public parks, recreation areas, wildlife/waterfowl refuges, and important historic sites from being harmfully affected by transportation projects. What is a Section 4(f) de minimis evaluation? It has been determined that the Section 4(f) impacts from this project can be recognized as de minimis, which means relatively minor. The De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation presents information to prove that there are only minor impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park. We can have a de minimis finding on projects that meet certain conditions, which can be found in the De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation for this project. Copies of the draft De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation for this project's impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park are available for review at this meeting. How will this project impact Lake Sequoyah Park? 1. 3.4 acres of Lake Sequoyah Park along Highway 16 will be taken for right of way. No recreational activities currently take place on the property that will be taken for the road project. 2. The Middle Fork of the White River may have temporary restrictions on river traffic during construction (no longer than 30 minutes at a time). 3. There may be temporary increases in noise levels during demolition and construction of new structures. Do you have any comments regarding the proposed project's impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park? If so, please indicate them below: ti-y fir/ S I EVALUATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF A DE MINIMIS FINDING TO SECTION 4(F) PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC SITES AHTD Job Number 040641 FAP Number NHPP-9142(34) Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) (Hwy. 16) Washington County Adrian Fletcher House June 2013 Federal Highway Administration Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department What is Section 4M? Section 4() is part of a law that was passed to protect public parks, recreation areas, wildlife/waterfowl refuges, and important historic sites from being harmfully affected by transportation projects. Does Section 4 A l to the Adrian Fletcher Residence? The Adrian Fletcher House (Figure 1) is an important historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Arkansas State Historic Preservation Officer. Figure 1. Adrian Fleteber Residence After we do an evaluation like this one, some Section 4(f) impacts can be recognized as "de minimis," which means relatively minor. We will present information to prove that there are no undesirable impacts to the Adrian Fletcher House. We can use a Section 4(f) de minimis finding on projects that meet the conditions shown in Table 1. DE MINIMIS SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION-AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 DE Mimmis SECTION 40l EVALUATION AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 F- Table 1 When Can We Use A Section 4(f) De Mini►nis Finding Does It Apply on a Historic Site? To This oThis The State Historic Preservation Officer agreed that there were "no adverse effects" to the historic site. Yes The FHWA informed the officials over the historic site that a de minimis finding would occur, based on their agreement in the finding Yes of "no adverse effect." What is the Proposed road project? The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes to replace the bridge on Highway 16 (Figure 2) crossing the Middle Fork of the White River, which will require right of way acquisition from the Adrian Fletcher House property. See Figure 3 for the project location. Vichy is the Historic Site Important? Figure 2. Existing Hwy. 16 Bridge over the Middle Fork White River The Adrian Fletcher House is located in Washington County, along Highway 16. E. Faye Jones won the top award from the American Institute of Architects "for excellence in residential design" in 1961 for his design of the Adrian Fletcher House. In addition, former President William Clinton resided there while teaching at the University of Arkansas. The 80 acre property surrounding the house has expansive grassland transitioning into the forests of the Ozark Plateau. This is the first home encountered against this natural scenic backdrop as cars travel west on Highway 16. The home with its natural surroundings has kept with Fay Jones's original design principles. The Adrian Fletcher House was listed on the NRHP in May 2013 under Criteria C. Under Criteria C, the structure is considered significant because it embodies distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction. DE MIhIIMIS SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION-AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 2 Fayetteville Begin Job 040641 Woe 0 500 1,000 Feet Q, Job 040641 IAHTD - Environmental GIS - Reed Mach 28, 2013 Figure 3 Project Location End Job 040641 I� Elkins N ' %* Project Location Can We Avoid the Historic Site? There is not enough existing right of way to construct the new, wider bridge without acquiring new right of way. In order to maintain traffic on Highway 16 throughout construction, the new bridge will be constructed offset to the south towards the Adrian Fletcher House property. It is preferred to offset the new bridge to the south because the are on the north side of the bridge is much lower into the White River/Lake Sequoyah floodplain and would require more wetland mitigation. The north side of Highway 16 in the project limits is also completely within Lake Sequoyah City Park and a protected Section 6(f) boundary. What Witi the Protect Do To the Historic Site? The roadway improvements will require 1.17 acres of the historic site to be acquired. The portion of the site that will be used by the road construction is located along the south side of Highway 16, as shown in Figure 4. The 1.17 acres to be acquired is in disturbed areas from the initial construction of Highway 16. Figure 5 shows the typical land to be acquired from the historic property. The minor reduction in acreage from the property will not greatly alter the existing setting or any of the characteristics of the site that convey its historic significance. The history of disturbance and lack of archeological deposits within the proposed new right of way will not result in any adverse effect from the bridge replacement project. Figure 5. Typical land to be acquired from the Adrian Fletcher House property DE MINIMIS SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION-AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 4 4- r �_ = - err s sir-• __-'i~ ". /i�••?� {�+.� .'=r-i:[_!�_ .r.17 501.1 RAI _ r - � ! N R� Si si'• � �l Y s�^;i.' f� L•- . r 'f �'I' *1 a� ,J' #+u� .�:'. -'' 4i i �! �'" z . .. _ r .may, , r,•... +•: I?" �:s".:s ,ramC�- •b�- NF t ! What Did We Do to Reduce Harm to the Historic Site? The western limit of the project was moved to the east to avoid right of way acquisition and construction in front of the Adrian Fletcher House. Right of way acquisition on the rest of the property was minimized as much as practical. Who Did We Involve In This Evaluation? A Public Notice in the local newspaper has invited everyone to review and comment on the proposed project's impacts. No comments regarding impacts to the Adrian Fletcher House were received. A public involvement meeting was held on January 26, 2012. At this meeting, the proposed project's impacts were presented on displays and handouts, with the opportunity to comment on the project. No comments regarding impacts to the Adrian Fletcher House were received. An additional public involvement meeting was held on January 31, 2013 to present the redesigned project with bike lanes and sidewalks to the public. The revised impacts were presented on displays and handouts, with another opportunity to comment on the project. No comments regarding impacts to the Adrian Fletcher House were received. The State Historic Preservation Officer has agreed that this project will not have an adverse effect on the Adrian Fletcher House. A copy of this conclusion is included in Appendix A. What is the Decision? We believe this evaluation shows that the proposed roadway improvement will not harm the protected features or qualities that make the historic site important under Section 4(f), thus qualifying for a de minimis finding on the Adrian Fletcher House, DE MINIMIS SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION-AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 6 DE MWBWS UON OF) EVALUATION AHTD Jos NUMBER 040641 w w 34i! 11 0-44 ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY -7 06; AND O wb TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT -- i A } Dan Flowers e P.O. Box 2261 Director R Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569-2000 4,11 Telefax (501) 569-2400 Mr. George McCluskey Section 106 Review Officer 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mr. McCluskey: May 4, 2011 ANPP MAY 0 9 10" RECEIVED AHTD JUN 2 9 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION Re: AHTD Job Number 040569 West & Middle Forks White River Strs. & Apprs. (S) Washington County A Project Identification Form for the referenced project is enclosed. Please review for concurrence with the findings of my staff. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Chris Branam of my staff at 501-569-2594. Sincerely, Lynn P. Malbrougb Division Head Environmental Division LPM:SI:CB:ab Enclosure . •;, ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND -2 70G--z TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS w� Soon E. Beonetl P.O. Box 2261 Director Lilde Rock, Arlo 72203-2261 Telq*m (301) %9-2000 Telefiot (301) 369-2400 VoicerM 711 www.wkenwAishweye.com February 7, 2013 Opp Mr. George McCluskey MAR 01 Z013 Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 RE: AHTD Job No. 040569 West & Middle Forks White River Strs. & App m. (S) Washin" County Dear Mr. McCluskey: Enclosed for your review is an addendum to the above referenced project. Please review for concurrence with the findings of my staff. If you have any questions or require additional information, contact Kristin Boykin of my staff at 569-2079. Enclosure Addendum LPM.DW:KB:fc Sincerely, C* /) AZ416 (-- Lyrm P. Malbrough Division Head Environmental Division RECEIVED AHTD MAR 1 5 2013 ENVIROF;h4ENTAL DIV151CIN uAR 14 2M3 �fllR tlfltltilfdkli�f � f!Ct� gp�ftliiQ 11�3� l / ,1"ar1 OU;Fr EVALUATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF A DE MINIMIS FINDING TO SECTION 4(F) PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATION LANDS, AND WILDLIFE AND WATERFOWL REFUGES AHTD Job Number 040641 FAP Number NHPP-9142(34) Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) (Hwy. 16) Washington County Lake Sequoyah Park City of Fayetteville June 2013 Federal Highway Administration Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department DEMlNimis SEcTioN 4(n EVALUATION AHTD Job NumBER 040641 What is Section 4(f)? Section 4(f) is part of a law that was passed to protect public parks, recreation areas, wildlife/waterfowl refuges, and important historic sites from being harmfully affected by transportation projects. Does Section 4 A i to Lake Se uo ah Park? Lake Sequoyah Park is an important public park and recreational area for the City of Fayetteville (Figure 1). After we do an evaluation such as this, some Section 4(f) impacts can be recognized as de minimis, which means relatively minor. We will present information to prove that there are only minor impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park. We can have a de minimis finding on projects that meet the conditions shown in Table 1. Figure 1. Lake Sequoy*b Perk Table 1 When can we use a de minims finding on Section 4(f) properties? Does it apply to this project? Did we specially design the project to protect Lake Sequoyah Park as much as possible? Did we use mitigation and enhancement where it Yes was suitable? Did the officials with authority over Lake Sequoyah Park have a chance to consider this information and agree that the project will not Yes greatly harm the things that make Lake Sequoyah Park important? l7id the public have an opportunity to review and comment on the effects of the project on Lake Sequoyah Park and the things that Yes make it important to them? What is the proQosed road Drolect? The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes to replace the bridge on Highway 16 crossing the Middle Fork of the White River, which will impact Lake Sequoyah Park. Figure 2. Existing Hwy.16 Bridge over the Middle Fork White River FAP NUMBER NHPP-9142(34) DE MINIMIS SECTION 40) EVALUATION AHTD Jos NUMBER 040641 is Lake Se ua ah Park important? Lake Sequoyah Park is located in Washington County, Arkansas, and owned by the City of Fayetteville. The park property includes 1,284 acres. The main purpose of Lake Sequoyah Park is for recreation on and around Lake Sequoyah, including the following recreational activities: • Hiking (See Figure 3) • Mountain Biking (See Figure 3) • Boating (See Figure 4) • Fishing • Birdwatching • Picnicking Figure 3. AikiuglMoaeWn Olking Trall I hpm 4. Lake SMMah Boat Lauuek Can we avoid the nark? The road construction will require property acquisition from Lake Sequoyah Park as the new bridge will be constructed offset of the existing bridge to maintain traffic on Highway 16 during construction. Lake Sequoyah Park is on both sides of the highway right of way, so it is not possible to avoid the park. What will the nroiect do to the nark? The roadway improvements will require the acquisition of 3.1 acres of park property. The portion of Lake Sequoyah Park that will be used by the mad construction is located along Highway 16, as showy in Figure 5. No recreational activities occur on the property to be taken for the road project. impacts to the park that result from highway construction will include: 3.1 acres of Lake Sequoyah Park will be taken for right of way. Because 0.3 acres are within a Section 6(f) protected boundary, the AHTD has provided replacement property for any land purchased within this boundary at Lake Fayetteville City Park. Flgare S. Typical Land to be Acguhvd from Lake Sequoyah Park (South Side Hwy. 16) • The Middle Fork of the White River may have temporary restrictions on river traffic during construction (no longer than 30 minutes at a time). • There may be temporary increases in noise levels during demolition of existing and construction of new structures. FAP NUMBER NHPP-9142(34) 2 DEMINIMIS SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 What did we do to reduce harm to the Dark? The following measures were included in the proposed project to reduce harm to Lake Sequoyah Park: • The additional right of way needed was minimized as much as possible. Any land required within the Section 6(f) boundary will be replaced in kind. • Special provisions will be added to the contract for boater safety, as well as limiting the amount of time the Middle Fork can be closed to river traffic. • The project was redesigned, at the request of the City of Fayetteville, to provide bike lanes and sidewalks. These alternative transportation facilities will provide access to Lake Sequoyah Park and provide the park with a means to complete their multi -use trail around Lake Sequoyah. • Access will be provided to park property west of the bridge that is currently inaccessible. How did we involve the public in this evaluation? A Public Notice in the local newspaper has invited everyone to review and comment on the proposed proj ect's impacts. No comments regarding the proposed impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park were received. A public involvement meeting was held on January 26, 2012. At this meeting, the proposed project's impacts on Lake Sequoyah Park were presented on displays and handouts, with the opportunity to comment on the project. No comments regarding the proposed impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park were received. An additional public involvement meeting was held on January 31, 2013 to present the redesigned project with bike lanes and sidewalks to the public. The recalculated impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park were presented on displays and handouts, with another opportunity to comment on the project. No comments regarding the proposed impacts to Lake Sequoyah Park were received. The City of Fayetteville has agreed that this project will not have a harmful effect on Lake Sequoyah Park. A signed copy of this agreement will be included in Appendix A, when available. What is the decision? We believe that this evaluation determines that the proposed roadway improvement will not harm the protected features, qualities, or activities that make the park important for recreation under Section 4(f), thus qualifying for a de minimis finding on Lake Sequoyah Park. FAP NUMBER NHPP-9142(34) DEMIIynm SECTION 40) EVALUATION AHM JOB NUMBER 040641 APPENDIX A CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE COORDINATION ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Scott B. Bennett P.O. Box 2261 Director Lithe Rock, Arlimm 72203-2261 Telephone (501) 569 2000 'relefus (5111) 569-24M Voice/M 711 www.wkunmobighways.com The Honorable Lioneld Jordan 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Dear Mayor Jordan: RECEIVED March 19, 2013 MAR 2 12013 CITY OF FAYETfEVILLE MAYOR'S OFFICE Re. AHTD .lob Number 040641 Middle Fork White River Sir. & Apprs. (Fayetteville) Washington County The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) is proposing a project to improve Highway 16 by replacing the bridge over the Middle Fork of the White River in the City of Fayetteville, Washington County. The proposo highway right of way passes through Lake Sequoyah Park. The primary uses of the park are recreational activities such as boating, birdwatching, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and picnicking. The determination has been made by the AHTD that the proposed project will not adversely affect the protected features, attributes or activities qualifying the property for protection under Section 4(f), thus qualifying for a de minimis finding on the Lake Sequoyah Park property (see the enclosed De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation). The AHTD's proposal includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the recreational use. The total area of Lake Sequoyah Park is 1,284 acres. Approximately 3.1 acres of property will be acquired from the facility as additional right of way. The land conversion affects an area where no recreational activities occur. Because 0.3 acres are within a Section 6(f) protected boundary, the AHTD has provided replacement property for the land purchased within this boundary at Lake Fayetteville Park. Impacts as a result of the highway construction will include temporary restrictions on river traffic (no longer AHTD Job Number 040641 De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation Page 2 of 3 than 30 minute periods) and temporary increases in noise levels during construction. Recreational uses after construction of the highway will be unchanged from the present conditions. Several measures have been incorporated into the project to assure that the proposed project does not jeopardize the recreational value of the park. These measures included as part of the proposed project are: • The additional right of way needed was minimized as much as possible. Any land required within the Section 6(f) boundary will be replaced in kind. • Special provisions will be added to the contract for boater safety, as well as limiting the amount of time the Middle Fork can be closed to river traffic. • The project was redesigned, at the request of the City of Fayetteville, to provide bike lanes and sidewalks. These alternative transportation facilities will provide access to Lake Sequoyah Park and provide the park with a means to complete their multi -use trail around Lake Sequoyah. • Access will be provided to park property west of the bridge that is currently inaccessible. A requirement of the Section 4(f) process for a de minimis finding is an opportunity for the public to comment on the De Minimis Section 4(f) Evaluation. The draft De Minimb Section 4(f) Evaluation was made available for review and comment by the public, and no comments were received. If you have any questions, comments or wish to discuss the impacts to the park further, please contact Susan Staffeld at (501) 569-2281. If you agree with the assessment of the impacts of this project and the proposed minimization and mitigation for the impacts on Lake Sequoyah Park, please sign the statement below and return it to us. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Lynn � Malbrough Division Head Environmental Division LPM:SS:fc Enclosure AHTD Job Number 040641 De Minbnis Section 4(fl Evaluation Page 3 of 3 I concur with the assessment and the proposed minimization and mitigation of impacts to the Lake Supoyah Path as detailed in the enclosed Section 4(f) Evaluation and documentation of De Minimis Findings to Section 4(f) Property for Public Parks, Recreation Lands, and Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges. -Signaturc 10 -13 Date AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 NOISE ANALYSIS Fundamentals of Sound and Noise "Noise" is defined as an unwanted sound. Sounds are described as noise if they interfere with an activity or disturb the person hearing them. Sound is measured in a logarithmic unit called a decibel (dB). The human ear is more sensitive to middle and high frequency sounds than it is to low frequency sounds, so sound levels are weighted to more closely reflect human perceptions. These "A -weighted" sounds are measured using the decibel unit dB(A). Because the dB(A) is based on a logarithmic scale, a 10 dB(A) increase in sound level is generally perceived as twice as loud while a 3 dB(A) increase is just barely perceptible to the human ear. Sound levels fluctuate with time depending on the sources of the sound audible at a specific location. In addition, the degree of annoyance associated with certain sounds varies by time of day, depending on other ambient sounds affecting the listener and the activities of the listener. The time -varying fluctuations in sound levels at a fixed location can be quite complex, so they are typically reported using statistical or mathematical descriptors that are a function of sound intensity and time. A commonly used descriptor of the equivalent sound level is Leq, which represents the equivalent of a steady, unvarying level over a defined period of time containing the same level of sound energy as the time varying noise environment. Leq(h) is a sound level averaged over one hour. For highway projects, the Leq(h) is commonly used to describe traffic -generated sound levels at locations of outdoor human use and activity (such as residences). Noise Impact Criteria Traffic noise impacts take place when the predicted traffic noise levels approach or exceed the noise abatement standard, or when the predicted traffic noise levels exceed the existing noise level by ten dB(A) (decibels on the A -scale). The noise abatement standard of 67 dB(A) is used for sensitive noise receptors such as residences, schools, churches, and parks. The term "approach" is considered to be one dB(A) less than the noise abatement standard. The number of noise receptors was estimated for this project utilizing the Federal Highway Administration's Traffic Noise Model 2.5, existing and proposed roadway information, existing traffic information, and projected traffic levels for 2033. Traffic noise analyses Traffic noise analysis was performed for the Middle Fork White River Structure utilizing a roadway cross-section of four 11-foot wide paved travel lanes, two 4-foot bike lanes and a curb and gutter design. AHTD Job 040641 Noise Analysis Page 2 of 2 Effects of Project The traffic noise estimates resulted in a noise abatement distance of 134 feet from the centerline. Based upon a visual assessment, it has been determined that no sensitive receptors are located along the proposed project location. Therefore, no sensitive receptors will be adversely impacted and no noise impacts will be associated with this project. In addition, based upon existing development, no sensitive receptors are anticipated to be impacted during the planning period. However, in the event the project area is developed prior to beginning construction, a reevaluation of the potential noise impacts will be performed. Any increases in roadway noise levels will not be the result of the proposed project, but instead a result of traffic volume increases during the planning period (Year 2033). Therefore, any noise level increases will occur independent of this proposed project, and no project related noise impacts are anticipated Traffic Noise Abatement Since noise impacts are predicted within 500 feet of the proposed project, the feasibility and reasonableness of potential noise abatement measures must be evaluated. Based upon AHTD's "Policy of Reasonableness and Feasibility for Type 1 — Noise Abatement Measures", any noise abatement effort using barrier walls or berms is not warranted for this project. This is due to the lack of development and to the need to provide direct access to adjacent properties. In order to provide direct access to adjacent properties, breaks in the barrier walls or berms would be required. These necessary highway access breaks would render any noise barrier ineffective. To avoid noise levels in excess of design levels, any future receptors should be located a minimum of 10 feet beyond the distance that the noise abatement standard is projected to occur. This distance should be used as a general guide and not a specific rule since the noise will vary depending upon the roadway grades and other noise contributions. Any excessive project noise, due to construction operations, should be of short duration and have a minimum adverse effect on land uses or activities associated with this project area. In compliance with Federal guidelines, local authorities will not require notification. WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 404 CLEAN WATER ACT AHTD JOB NUMBER 040641 MIDDLE FORK WHITE RIVER STR. & APPRS. (FAYETTEVILLE)(S) WASHINGTON COUNTY JUNE 79 2013 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................. 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ........................................... PROJECT AREA................................................................... DESCRIPTION OF WETLANDS .............................................. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED ............................................. WETLAND IMPACTS .................................................... 3 .................................................... 3 .................................................... 3 ........................ I........................... 7 ................................................................................................................... 7 STREAMIMPACTS...................................................................................................................... 8 MITIGATION............................................................................................................................... 8 CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................. 9 LITERATURECITED.................................................................................................................. 10 APPENDIX A: CALCULATING REQUIRED WETLAND MITIGATION CREDITS ............................. 11 APPENDIX B: REFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHS............................................................................... 14 TABLE OF FIGURES FIGURE 1: TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP.............................................................................................. 4 FIGURE2: AERIAL VIEW........................................................................................................... 5 FIGURE3: SOIL MAP................................................................................................................. 6 FIGURE 4: WETLAND AREA LOCATIONS.................................................................................... 9 FIGURE 5: PLOT 1, WET MEADOW, MAY 2013........................................................................ 14 FIGURE 6: PLOT 1, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013.......................................................................... 15 FIGURE 7: PLOT 2, BOTTOMLAND HARDWOOD, MAY 2013..................................................... 15 FIGURE 8: PLOT 2, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013.......................................................................... 16 FIGURE 9: PLOT 3, WET MEADOW, MAY 2013........................................................................16 FIGURE 10: PLOT 3, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013........................................................................ 17 FIGURE 11: PLOT 4, UPLAND PASTURE, MAY 2013................................................................. 17 FIGURE 12: PLOT 4, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013........................................................................ 18 FIGURE 13: PLOT 5, VEGETATED DITCH, MAY 2013............................................................... 18 FIGURE 14: PLOT 6, BOTTOMLAND HARDWOOD, MAY 2013................................................... 19 FIGURE 15: PLOT 6, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013........................................................................ 19 AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 1 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT TABLE OF TABLES TABLE 1: REQUIRED WETLAND MITIGATION CREDIT TABLE .................................................. 13 TABLE 2: REQUMD MITIGATION CREDIT WORKSHEET......................................................... 13 AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 2 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW This analysis finds that there is no practicable alternative to construction in wetlands adjacent to the Middle Fork White River. This finding is in accordance with Executive Orders 11990 on Protection of Wetlands and 11988 on Management of Floodplains. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT Refer to the Categorical Exclusion for the description of the project. PROJECT AREA This project is located in the Lower Boston Mountains Ecoregion. The wetlands occur on both sides of Highway 16 within the Middle Fork White River floodplain (Figure 1). DESCRIPTION OF WETLANDS Wetlands affected by this project are a combination of bottomland hardwoods, wet meadow, and vegetated ditches within the Middle Fork White River floodplain. Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for the location of the wetlands on the project. Dominant vegetation within the bottomland hardwood wetlands includes silver maple (Acer saccharinum), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), American elm (Ulmus americana), box elder (Acer negundo), and Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis). The dominant vegetation within the wet meadow (herbaceous) includes soft rush (Juncos effusus), cylindric fruited primrose (Ludwigia glandulosa), hairy buttercup (Ranunculus sardous) and various sedges (Carex spp.). Vegetated ditches (scrub/shrub) within the project area are dominated by black willow (Salix nigra), buttonbush (Ccphalanthus occidentalis), soft rush (Juncos effusus), and various sedges (Carex spp.). Soil types within the impact area are mapped as Cleora fine sandy loam, Razort loam, and Sloan silt loam (Harper et al. 1969) (Figure 3). Cleora soils consist of well -drained soils formed in alluvium on floodplains. Razort soils consist of well -drained, moderately permeable soils formed in alluvium on flood plains and low terraces. Sloan soils like Cleora and Razort are formed in alluvium on flood plains from parent material consisting of cherty limestone, acid sandstone, siltstone, and shale. Sloan soils are less permeable than either Cleora or Razort soils. AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 3 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT . L =6b 447 FIGURE 1: TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 4 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT FIGURE 2: AERIAL VIEW AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 5 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT FIGURE 3: SOIL MAP AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 6 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED The project replaces the Middle Fork White River Bridge on Highway 16 in Washington County approximately 32 feet upstream (south) of the existing structure. The new structure will be widened to four travel lanes with two bicycle lanes. Deficiencies include corrosion on beams and bearings with section loss as well as concrete spalling. The No -Action Alternative would not alleviate the need for increased traffic capacity or the safety concerns due to bridge deficiencies. The existing structure crossing Middle Fork White River consists of 15 steel beam spans supported by multi -column concrete bents on spread footings. The bridge is 33.60 feet wide and 555 feet long. Proposed improvements include integral continuous composite W-beam decks with nine spans (60-73-60-60-73-60-60-73-60 feet in length) supported by multi column concrete bents on spread footings or HP pile footings. The bridge is 54-feet wide by 581-feet long. Traffic will remain on the existing alignment until the new bridge is constructed. Design alternatives, which included a northern alignment, were rejected due to cost, additional permanent impacts to wetlands, and impacts to a city park. WETLAND IMPACTS Construction of this project will permanently impact 2.46 acres of wetlands. The wetlands will be affected by the construction of the new bridge, additional travel lanes, and the temporary work roads. Approximately 3,969 cubic yards of permanent fill and 177 cubic yards of temporary fill will be placed in the wetlands. Wetlands within the project area were divided into five areas utilizing the 2002 Charleston SOP (Appendix A). Area 1 consists of 0.82 acre of fully functional, bottomland hardwood wetlands that will be impacted for greater than 10 years by clearing and grubbing activities as well as the placement of fill for the widening of the existing roadway embankment. Area 2 consists of 0.41 acre of herbaceous wetlands (wet meadow) that will be permanently filled due to the widening of the existing highway embankment. Areas 3 and 4 consist of 1.23 acres of vegetated ditches (scrub/shrub) that have been partially impaired by the maintenance of a utility right-of-way. AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 7 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT Area 3 will be permanently filled during construction of highway embankment and bridge footings. Area 4 will be temporarily impacted during construction of the temporary work roads. See Figure 4 for wetland area locations. STREAM IMPACTS Additional impacts are expected to waters of the U.S. due to construction of the bridge crossing of the Middle Fork White River. Two bents are located within the stream channel; however, geotechnical investigations are incomplete at this time and quantities of permanent fill required below the plane of ordinary high water (1170 feet mean sea level) are unavailable at this time. The construction of the temporary work roads will require also require temporary fill in the Middle Fork White River, but those quantities are also unknown at this time. Water quality will be temporarily impacted during construction. Water quality will not be permanently impacted by construction of this project, and it is expected to return to normal levels immediately following completion of the project. MITIGATION The wetland impacts will require 25.75 wetland mitigation credits. See Appendix A for the Required Wetland Mitigation Worksheets (Charleston District SOP 2002). There are no approved wetland mitigation credits available; therefore, mitigation will be completed at the first available mitigation bank or a Permittee responsible mitigation area. AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 8 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT FIGURE 4: WETLAND AREA LOCATIONS AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 9 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT FIGURE 4: WETLAND AREA LOCATIONS AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 9 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION Construction in the wetlands and streams discussed in this document is unavoidable. Construction of the proposed project should not permanently impact the functional integrity of the wetland system in the project area. Construction of the proposed project should be allowed under the terms of Nationwide Permit 23 for Approved Categorical Exclusion Projects. LITERATURE CITED Harper, M.D., W.W. Phillips, and G.J. Haley. 1969. Soil Survey of Washington County, Arkansas. Soil Conservation Service and Arkansas Experiment Station. Published by U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. Woods, A.J., T.L. Foti, S.S. Chapman, J.M. Omernik, J.A. Wise, E.O. Murray, W.L. Prior, J.B. Pagan, J.A. Comstock Jr., and M. Radford. 2004. Ecoregions of Arkansas (color poster with map, descriptive text, summary tables, and photographs): Reston, Virginia, U.S. Geological Survey. AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 10 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT APPENDIX A: CALCULATING REQUIRED WETLAND MITIGATION CREDITS DEFINITIONS Cumulative impact factor, Y- AAi stands for the sum of the acres of adverse impacts to aquatic areas for the overall project. When computing this factor, round to the nearest tenth decimal place using even number rounding. Thus 0.01 and 0.050 are rounded down to give a value of zero while 0.051 and 0.09 are rounded up to give 0.1 as the value for the cumulative impact factor. The cumulative impact factor for the overall project must be used in each area column on the Required Mitigation Credits Worksheet. Duration means the length of time adverse impacts will last (in years). Dominant impact factors include fill, impound, drain, dredge, clear, and shade. Existing Condition means the degree of disturbance. Fully functional means the system type is functionally naturally. Examples: pristine wetlands or riverine habitats, wetlands with no effective drainage. Partially impaired means site disturbances have occurred but functional recovery could be reversed through natural processes, such as clear-cut wetlands, utility corridors, wetlands with ditches that impair but don't eliminate wetland hydrology. Impaired means functional recovery from disturbance is unlikely to occur naturally. Bedded pine monoculture, severely fragmented areas, channelized streams. Vegetated ditches are here included. Very impaired means full recovery would require major restoration effort. Filled areas, drained wetlands. Lost Type categories are based on the suite of functions that they perform. Type A includes: Riverine systems including headwaters and riparian zones Bottomland hardwoods Type B includes: Seeps and bogs Savannahs and flatwoods Depressions Pocosins and bays Type C includes: Man-made lakes and ponds Vegetated lake littoral Impoundments AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 11 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT Other habitat types need to be evaluated and assigned a category ranking. Farmed wetlands and vegetated ditches are here defined as Type C. Scrub -Shrub wetlands are here defined as Type B. Priority Category means designated areas of aquatic systems that provide functions of recognized importance because of their inherent functions, their position in the landscape, or their rarity. Primarypriority areas provide important contributions to biodiversity or high levels of functions contributing to landscape or human values. Examples include Wild and Scenic Rivers, Heritage or TNC natural areas, national wildlife refuges, old growth communities, etc. Secondary priority areas include bay forest, high elevation seep, pond cypress pond, upland depression swamp forest, etc. Tertiary priority areas include cypress -tupelo swamps, bottomland hardwood, pine flatwoods, etc. AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 12 of 19 WETLANDS AND STREAM ASSESSMENT SUMMARY 2002 CHARLESTON SOP FOR CALCULATING REQUIRED MITIGATION CREDITS TABLE 1: REQUIRED WETLAND MITIGATION CREDIT TABLE R FACTORS OPTIONS Type C Type B Type A Lost Type 0.2 2.0 3.0 Tertiary Secondary Primary Priority Category 0.5 1.5 2.0 Very Impaired Impaired Slightly Impaired Fully Functional Existing Condition 0.1 1.0 2.0 2.5 0 to 1 1 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 30 Over 10 Duration 0.2 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Shade Clear Drain Dredge Impound/Flood Fill Dominant Impact 0.2 1.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 <0.25 0.25 - 0.99 Acre 1.0 - 2.99 Acres 3.0 - 9.99 Acres ?10.0 Acres Cumulative Impact 1 0.1 0.2 0.5 1.( 2.0 TABLE 2: REQUIRED MITIGATION CREDIT WORKSHEET R FACTORS FORESTED WETLAND 1 FORESTED WETLAND 2 FORESTED WETLAND 3 FORESTED WETLAND 4 Lost Type Type A Type B Type C Type C Priority Category Secondary Secondary Tertiary Tertiary Existing Condition Fully Functional Fully Functional Partially Impaired Partially Impaired Duration Over 10 Years Over 10 Years Over 10 Years 0 to 1 Year Dominant Impact Fill Fill Fill Fill Cumulative Impact 1.0 - 2.99 Acres 1.0 - 2.99 Acres 1.0 - 2.99 Acres 1.0 - 2.99 Acres Sum of R Factors 12.5 11.5 8.2 6.4 Impacted Area 0.82 0.41 1.23 0.11 R x AA = 10.25 4.715 10.086 0.704 TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS = Z (R x AA) TRC = E (R x AA) = 25.755 AHTD Job Number 040461 Page 13 of 19 APPENDIX B: REFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHS FIGURE 5: PLOT 1, WET MEADOW, MAY 2013 FIGURE 9: PLOT 2, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013 FIGURE 9: PLOT 39 WET MEADOW, MAY 2013 FIGURE 10: PLOT 3, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013 FIGURE 11: PLOT 49 UPLAND PASTURE, MAY 2013 FIGURE 12: PLOT 4, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013 FIGURE 13: PLOT 5, VEGETATED DITCH, MAY 2013 FIGURE 14: PLOT 6, BOTTOMLAND HARDWOOD, MAY 2013 FIGURE 15: PLOT 6, SOIL SAMPLE, MAY 2013 AHTD ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM AHTD Job Number 040641 FAP Number NHPP-9142(33_. Job Title Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. Fa etteville S Environmental Impacts None Minor Significant Comments Air Quality X Washington County in attainment Construction Impacts X Temporary and minor during construction Cultural Resources X De minimis 4(f) at Adrian Fletcher House Economic X Endangered Species x Energy Resources X Environmental Justice/Title VI X Fish and Wildlife X Temporary impacts during construction Floodplains x Forest Service Property X Hazardous Materials/Landfills X Land Use Impacts X 5.8 acres of proposed right of way Migratory Birds X Migratory Bird SP added Navigation/Coast Guard x Noise Levels x Prime Farmland x 0.3 acres Protected Waters x Public Recreation Lands X De minimis 4(f) at Lake Sequoyah Park Public Water Su pl iWHPA X Relocatees X Section 4(f)/6(f) X Two de minimis 4(f) evaluations approved Social x Underground Storage Tanks X Visual Impacts X Stream Impacts X NWP 23 Water Quality X Temporary impacts during construction Wetlands x 2.46 acres Wildlife Refuges X Section 401 Water Quality Certification Required? Short-term Activity Authorization Required? Section 404 Permit Required? Remarks: No Yes Yes Type Nationwide 23 Signature of Evaluator LAkOD Date June 14, 2013 5/17/2011 Date Submitted November 30, 2012 ROADWAY DESIGN REQUEST Job Number 040641 FAP Number NHPP-9142(34) County Washington Job Name Middle Fork White River Str. & Apprs. ffayetteville) (5)- Design Engineer Linda Gunn Environmental Staff Brief Project Description The purpose of this project is to widen 0.578 miles of Hwy. 16 from two lanes to four 1 V lanes with 4' bike lanes curb & gutter and sidewalks and replace a bridge structure that is not structurally sufficient for widening. A. Existing Conditions: 1. Roadway Width: Metric: 2. Shoulder Width: Metric: 3. Number of Lanes and Width: Metric: 4. Existing Right -of -Way: Metric: B. Proposed Conditions: 1. Roadway Width: Metric: 2. Shoulder Width: Metric: 3. Number of Lanes and Width: Metric: 4. Average Right -of -Way: Metric: C. Construction Information: If detour: Where: N/A Length: Metric_ English English: 34' English: 6' English: 2.11' English: 100' approx, English: 54' face to face of curb English: 1'6" curb and gutter English: 4/11' w/ 4' bike lanes Lt & Rt. English: Var. 130'-210' D. Design Data: 2013 ADT: 13,000 2033 ADT: 18,000 Trucks 8% Design Speed: __ km/h 45 MPH E. Approximate total length of project: kilometer(s) 0.59 mile(s) F. Justification for proposed improvements: This project is a continuation of roadway improvement along, this route_ G. Total Relocatees: 0 Residences: 0 Businesses: 0 H. Have you coordinated with any of the following: (Provide name and date) City and or County Officials: No State Agency: No Federal Agency: No RECEIVED AHiO Date Submitted to Environmental Division: JArI 1 8 2013 BRIDGE INFORMATION - PRELIMINARY ENVi!Pnr\rnENTAL, Job Number: 040641 FAP Number: 9290 County: � W on CN Job Name: iv V0 Design Engineer: _ Courtney Rome _ Environmental Staff- Susan Staffeld A. Description of Existing Bridge: 1. Bridge Number A0982 over Middle Fork White River 2. Location: Rte.: 16 Section: 3 Log Mile: 7.71 3. Length: 555.00 ft Br. Rdwy. Width: _Z 00 ft Deck Width (Out -to -Out): 33.60 ft 4. Type Construction: Fi w/ 1 on d tin s. 5. Deficiencies: Corrosion on beams & bearings w/ section loss concrete galling. 6. HBRRP Eligibility: Qualif. Code: NO Sufficiency Rating: 47.2 B. Proposed Improvements: 1. Length: 581.15 ft Br. Rdwy. Width: 54.00 ft Deck Width (Out -to -Out): 70.17 ft 2. Travel Lanes: 4 1 V Lwes and 2 4' iike7___Lqnes 3. Shoulder Width: N/A 4. Sidewalks? Yes Location: Both Width: 6.5 ft C. Construction Information: 1. Location in relation to existing bridge: 32' upstream of the existing C.L. 2. Superstructure Type: 3-193' Cont Comp. W-Beam Units 3. Span Lengths: 0'-73'-60'• 60'-73'-60'• 60'-73'- ' 4. Substructure Type: End Bents: HP arestte-pilm 113ents2 & 3• multi column ttgnts Qn §pread f Bents 4- : multi column bents gn HP Rile fibotinils, 5. Ordinary High Water Elev. (OHW): 1170 No. of Bents inside OHW Contours: 2 6. Concrete Vol. below OHW: TBD yd3 Vol. Bent Excavation: M yd3 Vol. Backfill THD yd3 7. Is Channel Excavation Required? NA Surface Area: R2 Volume: yd3 8. Is Fill below OHW Req'd.? NA Surface Area: R2 Volume: yd3 9. Is Riprap required? No Volume: yd3 D. Work Road Information: 1. Is Work Road(s) required? Yes Location: C L (s) of the work road(s) are offset 55' parallel to C L Construction both upstream and downstream. Top Width: 20 ft 2. Is Fill below OHW required? Yes Surface Area: 5,450 ft2 Volume 690 yd3 3. Are Pipes required to meet Backwater Criteria? NO Waterway Opening: ft2 E. 1, 2. 3. Detour Information: Is a detour bridge required? No Location in relation to Existing Br.: _ Length: ft Br. Rdwy. Width: ft Deck Elevation: Volume of Fill below OHW: yd3 Surface Area: F. Coordination with Outside Agencies (e.g., FHWA, City, County, C of E, USCG): Has Bridge Division coordinated with any outside agencies? No Ageng Person Contacted Date CAwwMHTD1ADNE965W406411Erry Form Prelim 040641.410o rN 91 Lake Sequoyah Conversion Property A. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Not NoiNegligible - Impacts- : Impacts More Data Needed', Indicate potential for adverse impacts. Use a separate sheet to clarify responses per Applicable- Resource does Exists but no or Minor Impacts Exceed Minor EAlEIS required to De'4e`rmine ' Degree of Impact instructions for Part A on page 9. not exist negligible im acts ' , EA/EIS required,- 1. Geological resources: soils, bedrock, X slopes, streambeds, landforms, etc. 2. Air quality X 3. Sound (noise impacts) X 4. Water quality/quantity X 5. Stream flow characteristics X 6. Marine/estuarine X 7. Floodplains/wetlands X 8. Land use/ownership patterns; X y livability property values; communit 9. Circulation, transportation X 10. Plant/animal/fish species of special concern and habitat; state/ X federal listed or proposed for listing 11. Unique ecosystems, such as biosphere reserves, World Heritage X sites, old 2rowth forests, etc. 12. Unique or important wildlife/ wildlife X habitat 13. Unique or important fish/habitat X 14. Introduce or promote invasive X species(plant or animal 15. Recreation resources, land, parks, open space, conservation areas, rec. trails, facilities, services, opportunities, X public access, etc. Most conversions exceed minor im acts. See Step 3.B 16. Accessibility for populations with X disabilities 17. Overall aesthetics, special X characteristics/feature s 18. Historical/cultural resources, including landscapes, ethnographic, X archeological, structures, etc. Attach SHPO/THPO determination. 19. Socioeconomics, including employment, occupation, income X changes, tax base, infrastructure 20. Minority and low-income X populations 21. Energy resources (geothermal, X fossil fuels, etc. 22. Other agency or tribal land use X tans or policies 23. Land/structures with history of contamination/hazardous materials X even if remediated 24. Other important environmental X resources to address. B. MANDATORY CRITERIA To he If rar.: MO _f_ _ _i7asi 1.16 a ""i*av;eial tii�,aU it.,. Yes No dqtOMin X 1. Have significant impacts on public health or safety? 2. Have significant impacts on such natural resources and unique geographic characteristics as historic or cultural resources; park, recreation, or refuge lands, wilderness areas; wild or scenic rivers; national natural landmarks; sole or X principal drinking water aquifers; prime farmlands; wetlands (E.O. 11990); floodplains E.O 11988 ; and other ecologically significant or critical areas. 3. Have highly controversial environmental effects or involve unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources [NEPA section 102 2 E ? X 4. Have highly uncertain and potentially significant environmental effects or involve unique or unknown environmental risks? X 5. Establish a precedent for future action or represent a decision in principle about future actions with pqtentially significant environmental effects? X 6. Have a direct relationship to other actions with individually insignificant, but cumulatively significant, environmental effects? X 7. Have significant impacts on properties listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, as determined by either the bureau or X office.(Attach SHPO/THPO Comments 8. Have significant impacts on species listed or proposed to be listed on the List of Endangered or Threatened Species, or have significant impacts on designated X Critical Habitat for thesespecies. 9. Violate a federal law, or a state, local, or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection of the environment? X 10. Have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority _populations Executive Order 12898 ? X 11. Limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites on federal lands by Indian religious practitioners or significantly adversely affect the physical integrity X of such sacred sites Executive Order 13007 ? 12. Contribute to the introduction, continued existence, or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area, or actions that may promote the introduction, growth, or expansion of the range of such species X Federal Noxious Weed Control Act and Executive Order 13112 ?