EAA  S1  1915  Memo  To: From: CC: Date: Re:  Cramerton Mayor and Commissioners Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation Director  Town Manager, David Pugh August 16, 2019  Firm Recommendation for Parks and Recreation Update  After receiving feedback from an Initial Review Team that consisted of key personnel, volunteers, and staff, iti is my recommendation that the Town enter negotiations with Withers Ravenel for updating the Included are the statements of qualifications from the firms that replied to the Request for Qualifications.  Town of Cramerton Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan.  26    ER  1915  Memo  To: From: CC: Date: Re:  Cramerton Mayor and Commissioners Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation Director  Town Manager, David Pugh August 16, 2019  Repair Costs for the South Fork Village River Amenities  After discussions with Blue Ridge Trail Works, cost estimates on repairs to the South Fork Village River Amenities will be between $15,000-527,000. Itold the contractor to give me a high/low cost ont the repairs due to the uncertainty of the damage and nature oft the repairs because oft the water. This price includes a full repair on the River Access and a partial repair on the fishing pier. The pier would be repaired to extend over the water only 10-15 feet. Itist the recommendation oft the contractor to only repair to thate extent due tot the extensive damage beyond that point and the vulnerability of future damage due exposure in the river. Any remaining elements of the old fishing pier will be demolished in a Staff recommendation is to repair only the River Access and construct a "fishing porch or patio" to allow people to fish off the riverbank. Ibelieve this will be lowest cost option and still provide the same opportunities as the original amenities while minimizing chances of future damage.  safe manner and/or left in the riveri in a safe manner.  Attached are pictures oft the damage.  27    2  28    3  29    WithersRavenel OurP People.) Your Success.  STATEMENT OF QVALIFICATIONS Parks & Recreation Department Masterplan TOWN OF CRAMERTON  WithersRavenel 1375Wilmington: Street,Suite-200 Raleigh, NC27601 www.withersravenel.com  30    WithersRavenel OurPeople. Yours Success. July:29,2019 Town of Cramerton 155 North Main Street Cramerton, NC28032 Dear Mr. Smallwood,  Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation Director  RE: Parks & Recreation Department Master Plan  WithersRavenel is pleased to present our qualifications to the Town of Cramerton for  of Cramerton Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan. We understand that the strategic planning services for the Town old, and considered outdated for any grant funding opportunities. We look forward to the current master plan is over 11 years comprehensive plan that willg guide the development of parksandr recreational facilities opportunity of working withy you ona  termi improvement: strategies and long-term aspirational vision.  fort ther next decade thati is based ons short-  We understand that the key to an achievable plan is bold recommendations and implementable the foundation ofe engaginga a community, a thoroughi inventory and comparative  action items that are based on  robust and dedicated funding team, we will gear the updated document toward analysis, and needs assessment. Equipped witha next decade and continue the: successful history of Town of Cramerton in leveraging the grant funds over the course oft the  itsr recreational assets.  taking advantage of these funding options for growing  Specifically, we offert the following strengths for this project:  Team members who are familiar with the Town of Cramerton, WithersRavenel provided and planning services, among others, in support of Lakewood Park Trail, which is and wayfinding standards. Additionally, Funding Specialist Catherine Renbarger is  landscape architecture Town's unique character currently assisting the Town with a  Officer Jessica Martin-Lane has maintained a long-time relationship with Town currently under construction. Client park system maintenance that is key for the sustainability of this project. the Planner Drew and understands the importance of firm, provided graphic support for the Town's Bicycle Plan, where he became familiar with Crumpton, the while at a previous - the only multi-disciplinary design firmi in ther region that has a dedicated service group community engagement. focused WithersRavenelis and trail planning and design. Our studio focuses on understanding the system-wide strictly issues on parks, greenways, historically helped our clients achieve both: wel have assistedi more than 25 municipalities with PARTF strategic planning has administering grant funds, andy wev work with clients to find creative ways to leverage multiple requirements of obtaining and  Brownfields application. Ther multi-disciplinary nature of  our firm allows us to approach each project with the special skills  and design, landscape architecture, engineering, environmental assessment, and design, the challenges of implementation, andt the opportunities to create greater  inherent inj parkp planning associated with the grant projects, securing funding sources SO that more plan. We: also hopet to continue  planning connectivity.  Peace of mind throughout the grant funding application process, Our firm's unique approach to moret than eightr million dollars with ana average grant amount of $372,739. Weu understand the Wel look forward tov working withy yous as you continue the goods stewardship thati is the master  moneys goes directly to the final product. our efforts through a successful funding acquisition  park  projects from concept to concrete, and we have the process, into project implementation. Itisa always ouri intent tos see our client's  experience and resources available to dos SO.  Sincerely, WithersRavenel K  Slvank Shweta Project Manager  Gary Warner, PLA,ASLA,AICP Project Director  Nanekar, PLA,ASLA,L LEEDAP  137SWilmington Street, Suite 200 I Raleigh, NC27601 E:919.469.3340 wwwwithersrawenel.com, License No. C-0832 Asheville Caryl Greensboro I Pittsborol I Raleigh Wilmington  31    01/FIRMOVERVEW,  FIRM OVERVIEW  WithersRavenel Our People. Your Success.  LEE COUN: CEETOT Om/glMIh  CONTACT  Jessica Martin-Lane I Client Officer mtmiRw.eveeion Shweta Nanekar, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP  Project Manager nearewtetsavenaton 137S, Wilmington Street, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27601 P:919.469.3340 ww.wtnersavenelcom LOCATION OF OFFICES WithersRavenel is headquartered in Cary and maintains five branch locations, including;  SSAy  TOP500 DESIGN FIRMS  GrseAsbprg  WithersRavenel leadingapublici inputr meetingf forl Lee CountyF Parkso and! Recreation. PARKS & RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE MASTER WithersRavenel brings vision, technical expertise, adaptability, anda collaborative spirit to make the master planning process as success. Our data collection and analysis experts work hand-in-hand with our planners and designers to help clients base every one of their goals on The result is aj plan that does not collect dust on a shelf, but remains a living document that guides and nurtures future action.  Wimingten E E  PLANNING EXPERTISE  Kale  Pitborg  reliable data.  This project willl be performed from our Raleigh and Cary offices. HISTORY OF THE FIRM Founded in October 1983 as Withers & Ravenel, Inc., WithersRavenel is nowa an employee-owned. company, equipped with 35 years of serving a wide array of clients and projects through innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions in the Carolinas. EMPLOYMENT PROFILE WithersRavenel, Inc. headquartered in Cary, isan Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. Our more than 250 employee- owners excel at providing consulting services  In-House Capabilities Our Parks & Recreation. Studio offers: Public Engagement Visioning Site Assessment & Selection Feasibility Studies Site Specific Park Planning Design Guidelines Comprehensive Parks & Greenway Planning  Open Space Planning Residential Planning Neighborhood Theming Commercial Planning Utility Planning Stormwater Solutions  for our clients.  WITHERSRAVENEL, M PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN 17 TOWN OF CRAMERTON  3 32    02 MPROJECTT TEAM  PROJECT TEAM OVERVIEW  Ourf firm uses at team approach to staffing allo of our projects. We assemble ag group ofi individuals who best match the staffing requirements ofe each project. The specific professionals proposed for eachi initiative are chosen for their skills, training and direct experience with past projects of the samet type. We are committed to completing the job on time andt to providing the level of responsible service that yous should expect of our firm. An organization chart outlining our team structure is shown below and  ther resumes for team members are included on the following pages.  Each of ourteam members were carefully selected to provide the management and technical resources necessary to effectively complete this project.  Jessica Martin-Lane CLIENT OFFICER  Shwetal Nanekar, PLA, ASLA, LEEDAP PROJECT MANAGER SVVIn FUNDING Alice Briggs FUNDING MANAGER Catherine Renbarger FUNDING SPEÇIALIST CIVILI ENGINEERING Ryan Fisher, PE CIVIL ENGINEER  Gary Warner, AICP,ASLA PROJECT DIRECTOR GIS Lindsay Thomas, GISP GIS MANAGER PUBLICINPUT Shweta! Nanekar, PLA, ASLA,LEEDAP PLANNER  PLANNING Drew Crumpton, PLA,ASLA PLANNER Shwetal Nanekar, PLA, ASLA,LEEDAP PLANNER Rose1 Tanksley, PLA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT  ELL  Drew Crumpton, PLA,ASLA PLANNER Brilabbate VISUALS  ABOUT YOUR CLIENT OFFICER: JESSICA MARTIN-LANE  As your Client Officer, Ms. Martin-Lane will act as al liaison between the Town of Cramertonandyour Project Manager, Shweta Nanekar, ensuring that as at team we: are continually maintaining the highest standards of service and quality. She willl have check-ins with the Town to ensure all projectr milestones are  met and to address any concerns or questions the Town may have.  WITHERSRAVENEL, 48 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTI MASTER PLAN 1 TOWN OF CRAMERION  4 33    02/ /R PROJECTTEAM  PROJECTDIRECTOR GARY WARNER, AICP,ASLA vanerewiherrasenalcom e 919.535.5238 Mr. Warner has received recognition as a  U  Specializing in the planning and design of public placesi in NC communities, play areas for children of various abilities. Additionally, he holds with master planning, developments in inclusive design and expertise facilitation and workshops, open space design, construction play, public  EDUCATION M.L.A., Virginia Tech; B.S., Horticulture, Virginia Tech PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Landscape Architect: NC #1708,SC#1201,VA #1799,GA#1661,FL #1473,MD  specialist in the design ofi inclusive  landscapes, andi is very familiarwith PARTF PROJECT EXPERIENCE Project Director Project Manager Project Manager Project Manager  details, urban  ul  funding process.  Comprehensivel Recreation Master Plan, Town ofTarboro, NC. Town-wide Comprehensive Master Plan, Town of Elkin, NC. Greenwood Parki Master Plan, Town of Biltmore Forest,NC. O.T. Sloan & Kiwanis Children's Park Master Plan, Lee County, NC. Shelton Avenue Linear Park, City of Statesville, NC. Project Manager Sturgeon Creek Master Plan, Town of Leland, NC. Project Director  a C B VL U 3  PRQJECTMANAGER  SHWETA NANEKAR, PLA, ASLA, LEEDAP mcarewilaaenaicomn . 919,469.3340 Ms. Nanekar specializes in designing child- and family/-friendlyoutdoor environments. Her areas of emphasis include master recreation facilities, system-wide Inaddition, she often presents at various conferences educationingstitutions landscape architecture and parks andi recreation. ont topicsrelated to  EDUCATION MS Landscape Architecture, North Carolina State University; BSArchitecture, Nagpur University, India PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Landscape Architect: NC, #1960 LEED Accredited Professional (Building Design + Construction)  planning parks and  residential  comprehensive plans, amenityareas for  developments, and formal and non-formal  PROJECT EXPERIENCE  Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Project Manager and Lead Landscape Architect Update, NC. Landscape Designer Planner and Landscape Architect Landscape Architect  Plan, Town ofTarboro, NC.  Town of Cary-+ + Chatham County. Joint Use Parks and Recreation Plan Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan, Wilson,NC. Parks Facilities Evaluation, Fuquay-Varina, NC. Project Manager and Lee County Parks, Lee County, NC. Lead Designer  WITHERSRAVENEL WPARKS & RECREATION DEPARIMENTMASTER PLAN 1 TOWN OF CRAMERTON  5 34    02 WPROJECTTEAM  PLAMNERAPUBLCINPUT DREW CRUMPTON, PLA, ASLA acrumpton@withersravenel.com . 919.238.0421  U  Mr. Crumpton! has expertise in landscape architecture, park planning and related fields. His professional responsibilities consist of master planning at both: small-scale and system wide levels, public involvement, project  EDUCATION State University; M.L.A., NC: State University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Landscape Architect: NC, #2015  B.S., Parks, Recreation: and management, site design, hand graphic and digital rendering, and project  Tourism Management NC visualizations.  m  PROJECT EXPERIENCE  Town of Cramerton Bicycle Plan, Cramerton, NC. Landscape Designer prior to working for WithersRavenel who provided graphic support for the Town of Cramerton's Bicycle Plan, which focused on proposing bike routes ofv varying difficulty. Role in project focused on the development ofv wayfinding standards that fit within the town's character, as well as before/after Visualizations ofs several different route conditions. Comprehensive Recreation Master Plan," Towno of1 Tarboro, NC. Planner Town-wide Comprehensive Master Plan," Town of Elkin, NC. Planner City of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Rocky Mount, NC. Assistant Project Manager prior to joining WithersRavenel Greenwood Parkl Master Plan, Town of Biltmore Forest, NC. Planner  C a 6 8 VL  LANDSCAPE. ARCHITECT ROSE TANKSLEY, PLA enssyeuanaantcom . 765.749.4407 Ms. Tanksleyi isa a landscape designer with experience in designing commercial and family-friendly outdoor environments, with an emphasis on plant selection and long-term landscape function. She has alsomanaged Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plans, and designed parks and greenways in tandem with those plans. In: addition tos site design and planning, she has experience collaborating with other industry professionals, municipalities and State agencies to develop Design Guidelines.  EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture, Ball State University; BS Plant and Soil Science, Southern Ilinois University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Landscape Architect: NC, #2087  PROJECT EXPERIENCE  Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex Master Plan, Kernersville, NC. Landscape Designer who developed they written portion ofa park Master Plan, including the environmental conditions and supporting maps. RELEVANT COMPREHENSIVE PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN  EXPERIENCE (PRIOR TO WITHERSRAVENEL)  Johns Creek, GA Brunswick County, NC Rockdale County, GA  AmercusSumterCounty, GA Alexandria, LA Statesboro-Bulloch County (Update), GA  WITHERSRAVENEL HPARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTH MASTER PLANIT TOWN OF CRAMERTON  6 35    02/PROJECTTEAM  GIS MANAGER  LINDSAYTHOMAS, GISP liomas@wtherrawenelcom-9192380364  aU  Ms. Thomas isa GISPwith over: a decade of database design and GIS development and implementation experience. Shei is responsible fora and involved in all aspects of GIS projects completed by WithersRavenel. Shei isa point of contact for clients who are requesting maps, data, and ArcGIS training and support. Hera areas ofe expertise include data creation, base mapping, database management, cartography, and SDE. Shei is also thel leadi fort training clients in the use of GIS software and data andr map layout creation. She is well-versed in multiple asset management: systems, and understands the  EDUCATION MS Geographywith Planning Concentration & GIS Certificate, ECU; BS Earth Science, Central Michigan University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Geographic Information Systems Professional: NC, #54020  importance of GIS datasets iny work order systems.  PROJECT EXPERIENCE GIS Technician Technician GIS Technician  Comprehensive Master Plan, Town ofTarboro, NC. GIS Technician Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan, Wilson, NC. Chatham Park Development GIS, Chatham County, NC. Lead GIS Apex Greenway Map, Town of Apex, NC. Project Manager Town-wide Comprehensive Master Plan, Town of Elkin, NC.  a C a a L 3 A  FUNDINGMANAGER ALICE BRIGGS  ugrCwaleaandcom e 828.255.0313  Ms. Briggs has experience managing many projects in the areas of economic development marketing research and planning, grant researchand application assistance, project management, and marketing strategy and factors that affect the financial performance of local governments. She has assisted many communities, specifically the City of Shelby, with grant and loan applications and administration services to various agencies, including PARTE, CDBG, EDA, the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center, USDAI Rural Development, Golden LEAF Foundation, and the State Revolving Fund. Her highly organized approach is a valuable asset to each projectin PARTF FUNDING EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO JOINING WITHERSRAVENEL North! Park Project-Phase I, Bessemer City, NC. Funding Manager Connect NC-City Park-ALLAboard, City of Shelby, NC. Hoffman Town Park, Town of Hoffman, NC. Funding Manager  EDUCATION Studies (Departmental Honors/Magna Cum Laude), Washington College PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - NCDEQCDBG Infrastructure Program Application Guidance and Requirements Training NCDEQCDBG Infrastructure  BAI Economics and German development. She is an experienced economic developer well versed in  which she is involved.  Funding Manager  WITHERSRAVENEL AE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN/TOWNI OF CRAMERTON  7 36    021F PROJECT TEAM  CIIL ENGINEER RYAN FISHER, PE  a  haiharcwlerandcmey 919.469.3340  Mr. Fisher's experience in civil engineering and related fields includes project management, site grading design, utility design, roadway design, and  EDUCATION BS Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Engineer: NC, #039756  subdivision design. PROJECT EXPERIENCE  Lee County Parks, Lee County, NC. Lead Designer Umstead Solarium Parking, SAS Institute, Inc. Project Engineer Regency Woods II, Cary, NC. Project Manager and Site Designer Centregreen Building IV Parking Deck, Cary, NC. Project Engineer  E a  UNDINGSPECALIST CATHERINE RENBARGER crenbargerewitheraravenekcome919.469,3340  Ms. Renbarger assists local  8 S S  governments with myriad strategic consulting  initiatives as well as grant/loan-related projects. Her background in municipal and county administration enables her to bring critical insight and real-world  EDUCATION MPA, UNC-Chapel Hill; BAJ Journalism and Mass Relations Concentration, UNC-Chapel Hill  solutions to challenging client problems.  Communication with Public PROJECT EXPERIENCE  BroumhaldGamtApliation, Town of Cramerton, NC. Funding Manager Greenwood Park PARTF, Town of Biltmore Forest, NC. PUBLICINFORMATIONVISUALS albatce.atarraenalkcom e 828.232.6120  Funding Manager  BRI LABBATE  Ms. Labbate intertwines strong communication skills with her fresh eye for design. Her background includes managing content strategies foral host of social media clients, developing branding packages, and promoting clients' projects in an attractive, innovative manner. She understands thei importance ofv visual messaging, and employs collaborative thought and out-of-the-box solutions to market your voice and engage stakeholders. Town-wide Comprehensive Master Plan," Town of Elkin, NC. Visuals Walking Map Guide & Seal Update, Town ofWeaverille, NC. Task NC-ASLAI Instagram' Takeover, April 2019. Task Manager  EDUCATION BS Public Relations, Appalachian State University  PROJECT EXPERIENCE  Manager  WITHERSRAVENEL 1 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARIMENT MASTERI PLAN 41 TOWN OF CRAMERTON  8 37    03 4: SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  COMPREHENSIVE RECREATION  MASTER PLAN CITYOFWILSON The City of Wilson's Parks and  This included an assessment  Recreation Department manages of the existing facilities and 28 parks, 2 community centers, 2 an opinion of costs for capital outdoor pools, Wedgewood Public improvement plan. The 2017 Golf Course, Lake Wilson, Wiggins comprehensive master plan also Athletic Complex, which includes andt trails, and provides a usable  Mill, Buckhorn Lake, and the 117-acre tourism venue Gillette ana all-children's playground, 12 sports fields, cross country courses, bocce, and shuffle board courts. WithersRavenel systematically evaluated existing recreation facilities, conducted public engagement process, and provided recommendations regarding renovation and consolidation strategies forp park properties.  addresses the City's current and future needs for parks, facilities, plan to guide its actions over the next 10 years. CLIENT CONTACT David Lee Parks and Recreation Director (252)399-2262 dlee@wilsonnc.org  INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES Multiple public input sessions at alls oft the project with multiple ways to stages receive feedback from residents. included written surveys, interviews withs stakeholders, evening workshops andi interviews with all departments" keys staff Interactive teen council session Intensive evaluation and analysis process to find out parks andy playgrounds that needt to be decommissioned or re-p purposed.  Strategies  responses, online  COMPREHENSIVE RECREATION MASTER PLAN In2 2018, the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Department decidedi ity was time fora anew Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The original plan, produced in 1997, has proven to be av valuable planning roadmap. However, itl has been more thani two decades since the plan was adopted. Edgecombe County's shifting land development patterns and demographics demand af fresh perspective. To accomplish this, the department brought The 2018 master plan intends to provide a 10-year vision for Tarboro's parks and recreation programs that is built on the strong vision of overall health and wellness of the community. The report is divided into facilities, programs, budget, staffing, and operations categories. Each categoryi is inventoried, analyzed, and compared with benchmarking communities and the National Recreation and Parks Association's 2018 parks metrics report to develop recommendations and implementation strategies throughyear: 2028. The master plan was adopted unanimously by the Tarboro Town Councili in March, 2019. Travis Stigge, Parks and Recreation Director, (252) 641-4276, snge@tarporo-nc.com WITHERSRAVENEL, MF PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN/TOWN OF CRAMERTON  TOWN OF TARBORO  WithersRavenel team on board.  INNOVATIVE TECHNIQVES Multiple usedt to advertise avenues were public meetings and online surveys to achieve maximum turn-over within the limited timeframe and budget, involving multiple town departments' staff to advertise.  the  CLIENT CONTACT  9 38    03 /S SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES MASTER PLAN UPDATE As as subconsultant, WithersRavenel attended municipal project meetings, assisting in the development andi implementation ofa a public participation plan, and providing GIS mapping services for this update to the Town's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Master Plan. The update covered an area on the western side of towni in Chatham County, andi iti is more complex than a typical master plan because the study areai is largely rural and Cary! has established standards for parks, community centers, and greenways that must be interpreted for the study area. The plan report was taken over by the town staff for further Doug McRainey, Director, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources 919)469-4066, ogmcanepeonmoldryens INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES part of the Town.  CaryPRCRMaster Plan Update  TOWNOF CARY  analysis and findings. CLIENT CONTACT  TOWN-WIDE COMPREHENSIVE TOWN OFELKIN  Rigorous GIS analysis to document growth patterns in the western MASTER PLAN  The Town of Elkin 2030 Comprehensive Town-wide Plani isas strategic guidet that serves as af framework fort thef future of Elkin. Developed through an extensive process of community involvement: and stakeholder input, the planr represents thes shared vision of what the communitywantst tob become, and action-oriented implementationsrateges that will help them get there. Serving as aguide, they plan includes a review of existing plans, analysis of existing conditions, community ands stakehodernyokement, the creation ofa ay vision for development, planning recommendations, implementation: strategies, and priority actioni items. Thei town! has reached outt to WR to assist with rewriting: zoning code, with future Leslie Schlender, Economic Development Director (336) 794-6464, Schlender@eknncorg INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES Two-day Vision' Workshop atr multiple locations with interactive mapping and visioning exercises. Project presentations at7 Townspecial events. Online surveya administered Code handouts.  COMMUNITY SURVEY & PARKS FACILITIES EVALUATION TOWNOEJ FUQVAY-VARINA  WithersRavenel is the prime consultant charged with laying the ground work for upcoming Town of Fuquay-Varina comprehensive parks and recreation master plan. The team conducted two extensive publici input sessions at the community center, attended special events as well as conducted ani in-depth online community surveyt to understand residents' needs related to parks and recreation programs and potential future opportunities for enhancements to existing park facilities. In addition, the team conducted systematic assessments ats six pre-selected parks to evaluate existing facilities and provide recommendations for renovations and opportunities for new amenities. Anthony DiMarzio, Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation (919)552-1415, dmarzp@luurarmaog INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES  land use update tot follow. CLIENT CONTACT  CLIENT CONTACT  Scheduled firsti information session at July 4th event, where an art table was set up to attract kids and therefore, attracting parents to receive their feedback on parks throughout the town. Asecond public meeting was: scheduled at the Community Center and citizens who participated in classes at the centerwere! invited  through QR-  top participate in the session.  WITHERSRAVENEL, VPARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN 41 TOWN OF CRAMERTON  10 39    03 SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  SWIFT CREEK GREENWAY MASTER PLAN WAKE COUNTY FACILITIES DESIGN &CONSTRUCTION Wake County Facilities Design & Construction sought to develop a master plan fort the proposed Swift Creek Greenway connecting the City of Raleigh's Lake Wheeler Park to the Town of Garner's Lake Benson Park: and' White Deer Parki in collaboration with' Wake County, the Town of Cary, the City of Raleigh, and the Triangle Land Conservancy. The goal for Swift Creek Greenway project was to connect people of Wake County to natural resources within the County, provide an environmental education resource, and create active and at-will recreational opportunities. corridor alignment with the goal to minimize impacts to wetland areas and preserve rare or unique vegetation,  threatened or endangered species, and other natural resources ini the greenway corridor. WithersRavenel also developed a plani for open: space conservation, recommendations on: stream restoration of approximately 1.5 miles of Swift Creek, and the planning and design for the paved greenway trail that will ultimately link the Town of Carygreenway system to the Lake Wheeler Park: site. The Wake County Facilities Design & Construction Department approached WithersRavenel to review the adopted master plan and provide recommendations for updating the alignment as needed. INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES CLIENT CONTACT ercsaehle@waegowcom  Extensive use of GIS to analyze the alternate routes and their impact on construction costs.  WithersRavenel identifed more than five miles of greenway Eric Staehle, Senior Facilities Project Manager, Wake County  Facilities Design & Construction, 919-856-6369,  FUNDING CAPABILITIES  WithersRavenel has assisted more than 25 municipalities with PARTF projects, earning millions of dollars for our clients. We partner with clients to shepherd them through the grant funding process, and wes stay current on any additions or modifications that may occur on an annual basis. In addition, WithersRavenel has recently brought on board thes staff ofWR- Martin (formerly Martin-McGill, Inc.), who have completed 22 PARTF funded projects fora a total of $8,736,303.  Name ofl Park Fleming Loop Park Balley-Middlesex Park Ayden District Park Dobson Square Park Ocean Front Park Kiwanis Children's Park Forestville Road Soccer Complex Greenwood Park Master Plan O.T. Sloan Park Sunset Beach Town Park Hildebran Community Park Municipal Park Renovations Wilson's Mills Community! Park Royal Lane Park Drexel Pocket Park  Parks Department Nash Co, Parks and Recreation Ayden Recreation Department Surry Co. Parks and Recreation Kure Beach Parks & Recreation Lee County Town of Knightdale Town of Biltmore Forest Lee County Brunswick Co. Parks & Recreation Burke Co. Parks and Recreation Commission Erwin Recreation Department Wilson's Mills Parks & Recreation Clinton! Recreation and Parks Drexel Recreation Department  Award Amount Year ofGrant 2016 $500,000 2009 $500,000 2011 $499,888 2013 $497,100 2009 $456,393 Pending $400,000 Pending $500,000 Pending $160,000 Pending $450,000 2013 $418,500 2010 $381,866 2007 $395,000 2015 $250,000 2015 $350,000 2016 $205,000 2010 $141,855  Fuquay-Varina Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources  Inclusion Park of Johnston County Smithfield Parks and Recreation  WITHERSRAVENEL, AF PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN #T TOWN OF CRAMERTON  11 40    04 / PROJECTA APPROACH  PROJECT APPROACH  We believe in the power of Great Park Systems. and recreation system has the power to shape the communities and neighborhoods. Effectively are vital threads of a community's cultural fabric that ensure healthy, resilient ande equitable beyond. Great parks are result of intense collaborative process that keeps public engagement at its heart. Theyi invoke memories for visitors and turn ordinary spaces into great social places. Our approach top parks and recreation planning and design takes into considerationa community's story, its character, and the needs of its entire spectrum of users. We trust that our collective talents will create a' "vision" of sustainable public space, greenways and trails that other, engage in environmental stewardship, and ensure the resiliency of their community for future generations. Our philosophyi is rooted in our extensive experience with parks and recreation planning and design. We understand that every community is unique in its own way, andy we strive to and challenges each face. Our  process is INCLUSIVE andi involves engaging a wide cross-section ofs stakeholders throughout the course of the project process. Community engagement is accomplished by utilizing a variety oft techniques includingi interactive workshops, technology, surveys, af few. Our missioni is to actively bring the planning process to the than waiting for them to come to us. An essential component of this delivery. inclusive approach is to maintain Int tandem with community engagement, data is an important tool in the planning process. Our Geomatics team uses geographic information systems (GIS) technology to collect information on demographics, land use, Data analysis and benchmarking comparison gives us better understanding of what certain areas need. undertake, implementation process to ensure that the achievable. In partnership with the All of our plans include a detailed unding/mplementation strategy thati incorporates acquisition strategies, operations and maintenance recommendations, and potential policy updates. We opportunities, and ensure that  Townd of Elkinl Town-Wide Comprehensive.Master Plan Public InputMeeting! ledbyy youry WithersRavenel Project Team. LWCF application requirements. enhanced by our project performance and As with all projects, we remain flexible and oft the Town. Our goali is to remain ap partner throughout the planning process and! beyond, delivering a comprehensive living document that will guide andi nurture future planning and management efforts for Cramerton. WithersRavenel isf familiar with the local area and has conducted research and analysis communication between our team and the Town of Cramerton staff ande elected officials. Wel have people on staffwhol haves worked on some ofy youry planning effortsi including Town of Cramerton Bike and Pedestrian Plan and Lakewood! ParkTrail. Our philosophy resonateswith fort the Town of Cramerton "Pridei in our recreation master  Acomprehensive, integrated parks interviews, charrettes, public  events, social networking to name our planning process exceeds all PARTFa and  planned and designed park systems members of the community, rather All phases of our process and approach are  environments fori its residents and transparency and community  consensus throughout the process. tailor our approach to meet the unique needs  amenities, infrastructure, and more. that will help maintain a strongl line of the  realm interwoven with parks, open As with all master plans we allow people to connect with each iso considered throughout the  thet tagl line will plan update not bej just  recommendations are realistic and Past, Faithi in our Future." The new parks and Town, we anticipate ar result that is an update but as system-wide vision plan that BOLD AND ACTION-ORIENTED. will connect the past and future of Cramerton  through interconnected network of variety of recreation spaces that celebrate the historic and cultural values of the Town. We hope to generate a new legacy of parks and recreation and uncover opportunities from small scale improvements to long term aspirations.  understand thes specific conditions also explore all available funding  WITHERSRAVENEL, 1 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARIMENTMASTER: PLAN WTOWN OF CRAMERTON  12 41    05/ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  SCHEDULING CONTROL WithersRavenel Project Managers prepare project schedule using a gantt chart with critical milestones and path items emphasized. Allp project team members have inputi in creating the schedule, andt they assist in defining dependencies constraints, and duration oft tasks. Weekly and monthly checks are mandatoryand: any concerns are detected, discussed and addressed before they become issues that could disrupt the project.  CLIENT REFERENCES At WithersRavenel, we believe that the ultimate objectives met, results achieved, and clients satisfied. reward is references provided below can attest that the timeliness of our work helped them to meet their quality goals. and MASTER PLAN REFERENCES David Lee, Parks & Recreation Director City of Wilson (252)399-2262 dlee@wilsonnc.org Town of Tarboro (252)641-4276 5nge@tarporo-nccom Brent Cornelison, Town Manager Town of Elkin (336) 794-6461 pcomelison@elknncorg EricO. Staehle, Senior Facilities ProjectManager Wake County Facilities Design & Construction (919) 856-6369 ncsben-e@wakegoycom Anthony DiMarzio, Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation Town of Fuquay-Varina (919)552-1415 dimaro@huuyanaorg  The  Travis Stigge, Parks & Recreation Director  int the spotlight  LAKEWOOD PARK TRAIL TOWN OF CRAMERTON  WithersRavenel had the pleasure of providing planning, engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, boardwalk design, hydraulics, hydrology, environmental services, NEPA documentation, permitting, cost estimating and easement acquisition services for the Lakewood Park Trail, whichi is currently under construction. Additionally, team member Catherine Renbarger is assisting the Town withi the preparation ofal Brownfields application.  WHY CHOOSE WITHERSRAVENEL  We are excellent  cellence taserndetEguriene  at our craft and excellent people.  We are passionate about what we do.  Community is one of our five core values, Our dedicated team of park planning professionals recognize the power of unification that recreation facilities possess. We believe in great parks and we believe in this project. We are: statewide with offices readyt to serve) you directly, Wel have every! level of expertise needed to execute the project and make These valuesmatter to us as much as we believe they matter to) you. WITHERSRAVENEL, MR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN 4 TOWN OF CRAMERTON  WithersRavenel received a2 2019 CX-cellence Award forlnnovative Client Experience Strategyi in the Client Connectedness: Category presented by Client Savvy,  resources available whenever needed.  13 42    WithersRavenel Our People. Yours Success.  Parks bring  communities  together.    Shaping Communities Together  mcgil!  Town of Cramerton Parks and Recreation Master Plan  Table of Contents Cover Letter 02 Firm Overview Project Experience.. 04 Key Personnel. 05 Approach 06  01 03  8-11 12-13 14  ScheduleandTmeline.  44    mcgill. July29,2019 Eric Smallwood, Director Town of Cramerton 155 North Main Street Cramerton, North Carolina 28032 RE: Statement of Qualifications Parks and Recreation Master Plan Town of Cramerton, North Carolina  Shaping Communities Together  Dear Mr. Smallwood:  Inr response to the Town of Cramerton's recent Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to develop a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, McGill Associates, P.A. (McGill) is pleased to present the enclosed submittal to demonstrate our firm's qualifications to provide professional services for this plan. After reviewing the RFQ, it is evident that the Town is seeking a well-thought-out strategic plan to meet its long-term recreation needs. Furthermore, the Town desires that the components of the final plan will be formulated and driven through robust community input and vision. We understand these desires and are well-positioned to ensure that these objectives are achieved, given that McGill isf familiar with Cramerton and: surrounding region, in addition to having at thorough knowledge of Our proposed project team is comprised of landscape architects, planners, former parks and recreation directors, experienced facilitators, public input specialists, and visionaries. Withan unparalleled depth and breadth ofr resources, our comprehensive team is strategically positioned to McGill understands the Town's need to work expeditiously to complete this planning effort. Our proximity to the Town of Cramerton enables us tol be easily açcessible and readily available toi the Town, which will aid in completing the effort as quickly as possible. We would be pleased to discuss this project and our qualifications to provide the proposed planning services aty your convenience. Please feel free to reach out to Doug at ougcnapman@mcgnlassoclatescom and 828.217,3609, or  recreation departments throughout North Carolina.  address all aspects of your projectneeds.  Mike at mikenorris@mcgilassociates.com and 828.310.5238.  Sincerely, MCGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A. Principal/Hickory Office BEE  s MIKE NORRIS,'PLA Director of Land  PE  Manager  Planning and Recreation  MCGILL ASSOCIATES1240 19TH STREETLANE NW, HICKORY, NC: 28601/8283282024, MCGILASOGAIESCOW  45    02/Firm Overview  Contacts Doug Chapman, PE Principal /Hickory Office Manager oug.chapman@meglassociates.com Director of Land Planning and Recreation mmemglmdnon How We're Different McGill serves public and private clients throughout the Southeast. The range and depth of McGill's expertise includes a wide spectrum of engineering services, land planning, and recreation, as well as Our foundation is built on creating comprehensive solutions in a personal way, Collaboration is the key to our success and clients are an integral part of every project at McGill. By building lasting relationships with communities, we understand our clients' visions and project goals. Our dedicated project team focuses on delivering a customized solution for each unique community, We help our clients identify challenges, formulate responsive solutions, and manage successful project completion. Through partnership, we: shape the best Permitting results for each client and community.  Office Locations  Newport News  Mike Norris, PLA  Boohe  ORaleigh OSmithfeld Shallotte  Knoxville  Asheville  Pinehurst Hlckory  consulting services.  Local Office: 828.328.2024  1240 19th Street Lane NW, Hickory, NC 28601  What We Do Land Planning and Recreation Water and Wastewater CivilE Engineering Water Resources Solid Waste Electrical Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Survey and Construction Stormwater Management Environmental Consulting Services  Ata Glance Legal Name: McGill Associates, P.A. Incorporated /Year:1984 Business Type: Corporation Number of Offices:9 Number of Employees:160  V  Town of Cramerton I Parks and Recreation/ Master Plan  46    03IF Project Experience  Client Reference David Pugh Town Manager pugnecramerronorg 704.824.4337  Goat Island Park Town of Cramerton  McGill provided planning, design, and construction phase services for Goat Island Park, situated on a 30-acre island within the South Fork of the Catawba River. The property is distinctive and unique beçause it is ani island and is centrally located between the downtown district and a residential neighborhood. One of the primary components of the park ist two pedestrian bridges that connect the downtown district and the neighboring residential community. This connection promotes and allows residents to access not only the island, but also other areas of Town Due to the nature of the site being an island, water-based recreation is ap primary focus for the park. Other facilities consist of a disc golf course, playground, picnic shelter, river walk, amphitheater, walking trails, and a dog park. These amenities provide activities for all age groups int the areas of water-based recreation, passive recreation, family entertainment, as well as other recreational and educational programming events.  through walking and bicycling.  .  Town ofc Cramerton I Parks andR Recreation! Master Plan  47    Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan  Client Reference Mark Wagner Parks and Recreation Director 910.295.2817  Village of Pinehurst  McGill prepared a comprehensive master plani for the Village of Pinehurst's Parks and Recreation Department. This plan has provided the Village with the needed tools to expand the Village's recreation system int the future and includes a site-specific master plani for Cannon Park. In preparing this plan, McGill held several public meetings and worked closely with a project oversight group to ensure that the needs and desires oft the community were addressed int the plan.  ORo  Town Creek Park Brunswick County  Client Reference Aaron Perkins Parks and Recreation Director 910.253.2670  McGill assisted Brunswick County with the redevelopment of Town Creek Park. McGill assisted with master planning, grant assistance, construction documents, and administration for this multi-sport complex. The park focused on redevelopment to provide opportunities for all ages, abilities, and additional recreational amenities. The parki included newi facilities, such as a baseball and softball complex, soccer and multipurpose fields, dog park, and walking trails, as well as the renovation ofe existing basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic areas, and a playground. Improvements also included restroom and concession buildings, and expanded parking opportunities. The park also included the addition of an elaborate pedestrian trail system, which provides ADA connectivity to alla amenities, facilities, and the adjacent Town Creek Elementary School. McGill assisted the County with applying for the PARTF grant to help fund  the implementation of the master plan.  V  Town of Cramerton I Parks andF Recreation Master Plan  48    Client Reference Kenny Story Parks and Recreation Director 828.757.2166  Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan  City of Lenoir  McGill developed the City of Lenoir's first comprehensive parks and recreation master plan. A priority for this planning effort was to better understand the changes that were occurring throughout the City and to predict future demand for facilities and: services for the City. The planning process included an inventory of existing park and recreation facilities in the City. It also included a public involvement process with several public Ina addition to developing a city-wide needs assessment, the plan provides recommendations on collaborative planning and operations between the City'sparks and recreation department and other City departments in  workshops.  order to share staff resources.  Client Reference Treg McGee Parks and Recreation Director 828.764.9090  Comprehensive Recreation Master Plan Update  Burke County  The updated 20-year comprehensive master plan provides the framework for guiding the County Board of Commissioners and staff in both its current evaluation of and long-range planning for the parks and recreation system for Burke County, The framework for this master plan was based upon conducting a review and inventory of the existing park system. This master plan provides Burke County with a practical guide for its enhancement of its facilities and programs. This guide also sets the stage fort future development of alternative recreation opportunities focused around sustainable eco-tourism and adventure-based tourism. Inp preparing the comprehensive master plan, McGill worked with Burke County staff and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee. A key objective in the development of the comprehensive master plan was the solicitation of community input and identification of additional needs for Burke County, such as renovation, construction, land purchase, development, and operational policies. The comprehensive master plan emphasizes the potential for connectivity of proposed projects and existing sites, such as parks, recreational facilities, schools,  and other government-owned properties.  M  Town of Cramerton I Parks andR Recreation Master Plan  5 49    Comprehensive Parks and Recreation  Client Reference Jennifer Brown Parksand Recreation Director 828.295.5222  Master Plan Town of Blowing Rock  McGill assisted with the creation of an updated 10-year Comprehensive Recreation Master Plan. McGill worked with the Town of Blowing Rock staff to choose the most appropriate methods for collecting both facility and program information. The public input lead tot thet final master plan, which recommended the addition or renovation of several parks, programs, and recreational facilities, as well as prioritized specific projects, such as recommended park upgrades, expansion, and land acquisition. This master plan provided the Town of Blowing Rock with a practical guide for its enhancement ofi its facilities and programs. The plan also emphasized the potential for connectivity of proposed projects and existing sites. Other identified objectives included opportunities for grants, partnerships, and outside funding streams recommended as aids int the establishment Capital Improvement Plan and an operating budget.  6A  ofa  Client Reference Sue Huskins Recreation Director 828.652.3001  Comprehensive Parks and Recreation  Master Plan McDowell County  McDowell County's population has grown steadily since 1980 and the growth is expected to be moderate. The County elected to developa a parks and recreation master plan to address park and recreation facility needs, as well as recreation programs and: services for the County. The plan also provides steps fori implementation, such as al list of priorities, funding and financing resources, as well as public policy initiatives that willl help set-aside land and funding fori future resources. A primary focus for this master plan wast the implementation for health and wellness programs for rural communities in the County. Greenway trails and small neighborhood parks were: strategically located in these areas to provide recreational opportunities that are needed to encourage physical activities.  M  Town of Cramerton I Parks andR Recreation Master Plan  50    Parks and Recreation Master Plan Through community input and close coordination with Town of Ocean Isle Beach: staff, McGill created multiple design alternatives for the Town of Ocean Isle Beach Park. Att the core of the final master plani is a stage venue for concerts, festivals, and movies int the park. Other amenities include an interactive fountain, arbor shade structures with benches and bench swings, a restroom building, and paved parking lot. The final park design also included aesthetically appropriate landscaping that fits the coastal surroundings of Ocean Isle Beach. Along with this project, a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant appliçation was prepared.  Client Reference Justin Whiteside AssistantTown Administrator 910.579.3469  Town of Ocean Isle Beach  Client Reference Foster Hughes Parksand Recreation Director 252.639.2915  Martin Marietta Park  City of New Bern  Martin Marietta Parki in the City of New Bern was a land donation by the Martin Marietta Corporation. Martin Marietta's donation coincides with the City'svisioni to create a regional park with mult-recreational opportunities and the potential of an outdoor amphitheater capable of hosting entertainment and performances. The property consists of approximately 888 acres of land and lakes. The City of New Bern hired McGill to develop a master plan outlining multi-recreational and cultural opportunities, as well as ap proposed amphitheater, that will be available to local citizens. The main-day use area of the park consists of approximately 70 acres. Ar number of water-based amenities were planned fort the lakes, including canoe and kayak launches, saill boat rentals, fishing, and bidingarcommodations. Parking, restrooms, concessions, an adventure playground, and picnic shelters were designed with an outdoor adventure theme in mind. The amphitheater was designed to initially accommodate seating for 5,000 patrons with space for expansion. Other park amenities willi include ar ropes course, skate park, zip lines, lookout and observation deck, and a vast network of walking and biking trails.  A  Town ofC Cramerton I Parks and Recreation Master Plan  7 51    04/Key Personnel  Team Overview  Our goal ina assembling the proposed team outlined below is matching the individual and team qualifications with the expertise and experience appropriate for this project. Our comprehensive project team approach is particularly appropriate for projects where coordination, scheduling, and efficiency are  important considerations.  Doug Chapman, PE Principal /Hickory Office Manager Mike Norris, PLA Director of Land Planning and Recreation  PARK PLANNING Carrie Cranwill, PLA,EI Landscape Engineering Architect/ Associate Kurtis Durrant Project Planner  PARKI PROGRAMMING David White Park Programmer  PUBLICENGAGEMENT Jim! Ford Park Planner/ /Designer  M  Town of Cramerton I Parks andR Recreation Master Plan  8 52    Doug Chapman, PE Principal /Hickory Office Manager  Doug Chapman has practiced engineering in North Carolina for more than 26 years. His experience includes a wide range of publicp projects, including parks and recreation, streets and stormwater systems, water and wastewater systems, and community facilities and planning. Doug has worked ina a variety of professional environments, including both public and private sector positions, which have contributed positively toward developing his capacity to solve complex problems and understand the needs of public clients. Doug has worked on numerous  Education North Carolina State University Professional Registration PE NC #020622 Professional Associations AWWA WEF  B.S., Mechanical Engineering, projects and is well-versed in public bidding requirements and project  funding opportunities. Related Experience Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Town of Blowing Rock Town Creek Park, Brunswick County Martin Marietta Park, City of New Bern  Mike Norris, PLA  Director of Land Planning and Recreation  Mike Norris is an award-winning registered landscape architect with extensive experience in park master planning and design services. He has performed sustainable comprehensive park master planning and design, landscaping design, and signage and trail design. Mike offers expertise in all phases ofl landscape architecture and land planning, including master planning, due diligence evaluations, rezoning, ADA compliance, and public information sessions. Mike has an array of experience in garnering interactive public input, and he particularly enjoys involving the public in his projects through community and culture of the community. He has completed many successful projects thati incorporate active and passive park planning, greenways, trails, and streetscapes, many of which incorporate environmentally respectful planning and low-impact design elements.  Education North Carolina State University Professional Registration PLA NC#1048 PLA SC#1016 PLA TN#836 Professional Associations ASLA NCRPA MA  B.S. Landscape Architecture, meetings and charrettes, which allows him to understand the needs  Related Experience  Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Town of Ocean Isle Beach Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Village of Pinehurst Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, McDowell County  Martin Marietta Park, City of New Bern  Town of Cramerton 1 Parks and Recreation Master Plan  9 53    Carrie Cranwill, PLA, El Landscape Architect / Engineering Associate Carrie Cranwilll has over 25 years of experience in land development for public and private projects. She has experience with project management, sitei investigation, site planning, construction documents, engineering design, permitting, construction observation, and graphics renderings for planning and construction projects. She has performed av variety of tasks associated with parks and recreation, eduçational facilities, medical facilities, industrial sites, and: site development associated with business parks, commercial centers, and residential neighborhoods. Carrie brings a unique blend of landscape architectural  Education B.S., Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia B.S., Civil Engineering, NC Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University Professional Registration PLA NC#915 PLA VA #001727 EI NC#A-19104  and civil engineering skills to her projects. Martin Marietta Park, City of New Bern River Park Master Plan, Town of Lillington Founders Park, Town of Kernersville Downtown Park, Town of Valdese  Related Experience  Beaufort County Regional Park Master Plan, Beaufort County Government Complex Park Master Plan, Harnett County  Kurtis Durrant Project Planner  Kurtis Durrant has been in the design field for three years as a landscape designer, working on residential outdoor environments. During his tenure asa graduate student, he took an interest in how the outdoors can afect childhood development as well as looking at how the outdoors can impact the health and wellbeing of people. Kurtis has taken a particular interest in motivating people, especially families, to get outdoors for physical, social, and mental health. He is a firm believer that when people get outside, whether in natural or built environments, that the health benefits will make them stronger, physically and emotionally. Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Ocean Isle Beach Town Park, Town of Ocean Isle Beach Martin Marietta Park, of New Bern Founders Park, Town of KernersVille Holden Beach Park Master Plan, Brunswick County Optimist Park Master Plan, Town of Hudson  Education M.L.A., North Carolina State University B.S., Horticulture, North Carolina State University Professional Certification Permaculture Certification Outdoor Learning Environment Certification  Related Experience Town of Blowing Rock  City    Town ofCramerton I Parks andRecreation Master Plan  10 54    David White Park Programmer  David' White is an energetic and innovative leader with extensive experience in planning. He has decades of experience related to parks, recreation, and public services, as well as solving the various types of issues presented with each. David has a strong background inp parks, recreation programs, and planning, and hei is especially known for his consistently positive interactions with a wide variety of officials, staff, and the public. David possesses a vast amount of knowledge about local and state government and has served in various public administration  Education B.S., Parks and Recreation Administration, East Carolina University Professional Associations NorthCarolina Recreation and Parks Association (NCRPA)  roles for over 32 years. Related Experience  Town Creek Park, Brunswick County North Site Park Master Plan, City of Mount Holly Comprehensive Parks Master Plan, Burke County Comprehensive Parks Master Plan, Town of Southern Pines Government Complex Park, Harnett County Pool Park Master Plan, Town of St. Pauls  Jim Ford Park Planner /Designer  Jim Ford is an experienced planner who creates sustainable designs through environmentally conscious greenway and open space design and low-impact development concepts.. Jim has attained LEED Gold and Platinum designations for numerous landscape plans. He serves public interests through quality landscape design, ecologically sensitive planning, and environmental design to help protect and restorer native habitats, improve water and air quality, and provide for educational  Education M.S., Landscape Architecture, Florida Agricultural and MechancalUniversity B.S., Physical Education and Sports Management, Florida State University Specialization Comprehensive Master Planning  opportunities for persons of all ages. Related Experience  Ocean Isle Beach Town Park, Town of Ocean Isle Beach Martin Marietta Park, City of New Bern Town Creek Park, Brunswick County  Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, City of Lenoir Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Burke County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Village of Pinehurst  Town of Blowing Rock  M  Town of Cramerton I Parks and Recreation Master Plan  11 55    051 I Project Approach  Project Understanding McGill understands that the Town of Cramerton into the future. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will make recommendations for park, open space, greenway, and other facilities that reflect community needs and desires, Town staff input, and other relevant stakeholders' input. The plan department's facilities, gather citizen input on future needs, identify program trends specific tot the needs of Cramerton residents, and make recommendations for future park development, facilities improvements, and programming, Project Approach Our approach for developing the Town of Cramerton Parks and Recreation Master Plani is summarized on the following page. The outline provides ar methodology for the process of how McGill proposes to achieve the goals set forth by the Town. McGill's recreation planning staff understands that the Town desires a concise and community needs assessment that will appeal to arange of resident interests and ages. The plan should guide the Town's actions over the next 10 years regarding the current recreation inventory, including identifying the current state oft the department's facilities and developing new park  McGill will work closely with Town staff, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and elected officials to  desires a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to guide determine the plan schedule, including meetings, recreation development for the next 10 years and community input sessions, and review dates.  A thorough inventory of Cramerton's existing parki resources, land, and facilities will then be undertaken to understand the opportunities for facility improvements, and land acquisition for potential and system-wide expansion. The next collect valuable public opinions and concerns. McGill typically uses both online and handout surveys. Additional public input willl be solicited at scheduled and advertised community meetings. McGill understands comprehensive recreation systems and the impact well-designed and well- managed recreation facilities playi in the ability of the Town to meet the needs ofi its residents. Careful consideration and study of existing recreation department plans, recreation trends and standards, Town staff, Town council, citizen- appointed commissions, and other community stake-holders' comments and community input will yield information critical to developing the best  should identify the current state of the recreation step will consist of developing a public survey to  visionary recreation plan informed by al broad-based recommendations for existing and future parks and  recreation programs.  Recent trends we have witnessed include the desire for nature-based recreation amenities, such as greenway trails and unprogrammed open areas to access nature, in addition to alternative amenities,  facilities, programs, and greenway connectivity. The such as climbing walls, off-road bike tracks, and plan should be prepared in a manner that meets the outdoor or environmental education classrooms. comprehensive master plan requirements for Parks Traditional active recreation amenities, such as  and Recreation Trust Fund grants.  ballfields, courts, and playgrounds remain important components of any well-rounded recreation: system.  M  Town of Cramerton I Parksa and Recreation Master Plan  12 56    McGill's goal is to develop a comprehensive, communty-supported plan that can address the concerns of Town residents as well as Town of Cramerton recreation: staff and Town council. The final plan willl be designed to be effectively implemented through the capital improvement plan and Town program strategies and operations. McGill will furnish all labor, materials, supervision, and travel to undertake and complete the development of the final Master Plan for Town of Cramerton Parks and Recreation. Our process is Phase 1: Community Needs Assessment asampling of the community population will be conducted to determine needs and desires of  Face-to-face interaction for completion of Web-based surveys and meeting advertisement via both the Town and Parks and Recreation web Phase 2: Inventory and Comparison of Existing Facilities and Programs The inventory will include a study of existing Town programs offered and a visual survey of all Town- owned existing park property and recreation facilities, as well as existing partnerships with Gaston County. Included in the inventory will be as summary of all municipal, state, and any private  project-based surveys and social media pages  proposed as follows:  The Community needs assessment that represents parks and recreation facilities located within or near Cramerton residents by means of two community will be appropriately compared with other similar- meetings and the use of a public survey (online and sized towns in North Carolina and to thei industry  the Town of Cramerton.  The Town of Cramerton's facilities and programs  handouts). The advertisement of the meetings and standards and trends.  relevant information will be provided through the use of the Town's recreation web page. The variety of public participation strategies  Phase 3: Recommendations and Final Plan McGill will provide final recommendations for the development of future facilities and operations for Town of Cramerton's Parks and Recreation./ A improvement costs will be created and presented in the final plan document. Graphic representations and maps will be included as part oft the final comprehensive master plan document.  proposed include: opportunities  Public presentations with question and response prioritized action plan and statement of capital  Charrette activities designed to engage attendees in a progressive planning process  M  Town of Cramerton 1 Parks andR Recreation! Master Plan  13 57    06 I Schedule & Timeline  Month1  Month1  Task 1: Establish Project Oversight Group Task 2: Inventory Analysis  Month 2  Month 2  Task: 3: Public Input/Communityl Needs Assessment Task 4: Community Involvement and Focus Group Interviews  Month 3  Month 3  Task 5: Needs Assessment Task 6: Recommendations and Proposals Task 7: Program Implementation Task 8: Final Plan Development  Month 4  Month 4    Town of Cramerton I Parks andR Recreation! Master Plan  14 58    R2)  (J ()  a  o (01  (  2  McGill Associates, P.A.  1240 19th Street Lane NW, Hickory, North Carolina 28601  828.328.2024 I mocgllassodates.com  mcgill  59