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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
GRAND COUNTY
AND
CITY OF MOAB
FOR DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
OF LIONS PARK, TRAIL, AND TRANSPORATION HUB
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish roles and responsibilities for parties engaged in
developing, operating, and maintaining Lions Park, Trail, and Transportation Hub. The
agreements represent the intentions of Grand County Council and Moab City Council to
continue in a partnership for the development and management of this project as a Gateway
Park for Moab and Grand County, a trailhead for multiple high -use trails in the area, and a
transportation hub for parking and shuttling recreationists to visit area resources.
Background
Proiect Site and Ownership
The project, called the Lions Park Trail and Transportation Hub, includes approximately 156
acres located on the north and south banks of the Colorado River, east of the US 191 Colorado
River Bridge. The project comprises approximately 5 acres of land on the south shore, north of
SR-128, currently owned by Utah Department of Transportation; 19 acres of Grand County land
on the south shore, both north and south of SR-128; and approximately 134 acres of Grand
County land on the north shore of the Colorado River. The provisions of this document may
refer to zones of the park identified as follows: Lions Park South (south of Colorado River, north
of SR-128, and including trails extending from this area); Lions Park Transportation Hub (south
of SR-128, including parking area and trail underpass); Lions Park North (north of the river).
Existing and Funded Improvements
The project site currently includes the following facilities: covered picnic pavilion, picnic tables,
storage sheds, kitchen building, vault toilets, water faucets, non -motorized bridge across the
Colorado River, trails, signage, boat ramp, connector sidewalks, and parking areas. Several
facilities will be added with already obtained funding: bike-ped underpass, transportation hub
parking and shade shelter, and trail extensions.
Partnership Planning Efforts
Planning for an expanded area around Lions Park has been underway since 2001 through
several committees of partners. In 2003, concept drawings were developed with partner
participation and the help of Utah State University. In 2007, Grand County created the Boat
Ramp Task Force to develop a set of recommendations for the project area, with special
emphasis on the north side of the river. The task force became the Lions Park Planning Group
(LPPG), and the LPPG, with facilitation by the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and
Conservation Assistance Program, is building on the Task Force recommendations with an
updated concept plan and facility design drawings. The LPPG includes Moab City, Grand
County, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Sovereign Lands, Trail Mix, Moab
Trail Alliance, and Lions Club. This MOU will characterize the roles of the City of Moab and
Grand County in the continuing partnership.
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Terms of Agreement
Grand County and the City of Moab Mutually Agree:
1. To manage the project site as one site regardless of ownership; the project site is
described and defined in Appendix 1.
2. To manage the project as a partnership between the City and the County through an
MOU and, when the park reopens after construction projects are completed, an
Interlocal Agreement.
3. To acknowledge both the City and County in park signage.
4. To institute formal agreements with other partners from the Lions Park Planning Group
as need for such agreements is determined by the City and County.
5. To continue the use of the name, Lions Park, to refer to the project area.
6. To both review, jointly amend if needed, and approve the recommendations of the
LPPG.
7. To coordinate the development of grant applications for further site improvements and to
determine the most appropriate provider of local matching funds and in -kind services,
cost -sharing when possible. Site improvements will include installation of water and
sewer infrastructure to Lions Park South and Lions Park Transportation Hub and park
facilities to all areas of the project.
8. To create a shared City -County funding mechanism for major repairs of Lions Park Trail
and Transportation Hub facilities.
9. To determine in future Interlocal Agreements the cost -sharing of monthly water, sewer,
and electric utility service and maintenance of these utilities.
Grand County Agrees:
1. To complete construction on the following projects:
a. Lions Park/128 Underpass and Transit Hub.
b. Funded portions of the Colorado River Trail from Lions Park to completed section of
trail along SR-128.
2. To seek formal surface use agreement, or other appropriate mechanism, from the Utah
Department of Transportation for portions of UDOT rights -of -way along US-191 and SR-
128 where needed within the project area.
3. To coordinate with UDOT for inspections of the non -motorized bridge and bicycle -
pedestrian underpass, and provide for these two facilities long and short-term
maintenance and funding for any identified major repairs.
4. To contribute to a City -County fund for major repairs of Lions Park Trail and
Transportation Hub facilities, as identified in an Interlocal Agreement and in each fiscal
year's budget.
5. To consider, in the future, soft surface trail construction at Lions Park North through Trail
Mix or other suitable mechanism.
6. To provide and fund all maintenance for the county road within Lions Park North.
The City of Moab Agrees:
1. To officially endorse the Lions Park Planning Group as a City -sponsored advisory
committee.
2. To manage the planning design grant for Lions Park obtained through National Park
Service.
3. To seek ownership from the Utah Department of Transportation of any UDOT surplus
land located within the park project.
4. To seek formal surface use agreement, or other appropriate mechanism, from UDOT for
portions of UDOT rights -of -way along US-191 and SR-128 where needed within the
project area.
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5. To provide and fund regular maintenance and upkeep of park grounds and facilities,
other than the bridge and underpass, in the portion of Lions Park Trail and
Transportation Hub that falls within the City Limits, and to provide trash pick-up to Lions
Park North with funding assistance from the County.
6. To contribute to a City -County fund for major repairs of Lions Park Trail and
Transportation Hub facilities, as identified in an Interlocal Agreement and in each fiscal
year's budget.
7. To manage any reservation and rental service for the pavilion.
MOU Process
1. The signatories of this agreement will meet to review the status of this agreement
annually before its anniversary date. The annual review will confirm that all the
obligations of this agreement are being met and that all activities are being conducted to
the satisfaction of both parties.
2. Following the annual review, this MOU may be revised or modified, only with consent of
both parties.
3. The original MOU and any annual modifications must be approved by vote of the Grand
County Council and the City of Moab Council.
David Sakrison, Mayor
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Project description and map
Appendix 2: Facility/amenity list with City/County roles (per Donna's matrix)
Appendix 3: UDOT letter of intention to make surplus property available to Lions project after
bridge construction. UDOT is currently working on drafting this document.
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APPENDIX 2
City of Moab/Grand Couniy Proposal to Maintain/Provide Services
Facility or
Service
Location
Service to be
Provided
Entity to
Maintain/Provide
Special
Provisions
Lions Park Pavillion
Area (existing or new)
Lions Park
maintenance and rental to
public
City of Moab
Lions Club to use
free of charge/ By
Interlocal Agreement
between City and
County
Lions Park Outdoor
Grilling/Cooking Area
(new)
Lions Park
maintenance/upkeep and
rental to public
Gil of Moab
Lions Club to use
free of charge/ By
Interlace' Agreement
between City and
County
Lions Park Grounds
Lions Park
Trash Pick-up and
Maintenance
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Lions Park Picnic
Areas
Lions Park
Trash Pick-up and
Maintenance
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Transportation Hub
Parking Lot
Lions Park
Trash Pick-up
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Transportation Hub
Parking Lot
Lions Park
Long Term Maintenance
and Improvements
Grand County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Pedestrian Bridge
Lions Park
Long and short term
maintenance and
improvements
Grand County
Lions Park Parking
Lots
Lions Park
Trash Pick-up and
Maintenance
City of Moab
By Interiors!
Agreement between
City and County
Grand Center Meeting
Space
Grand Center
Meeting Space for Winter
Lion's Club meetings
Grand County
Lions Club to use
free of charge for
Lions Club meetings
Grand Center Kitchen
Grand Center
Lion's Club Special
Events
Grand County
Lions Club to use
free of charge on an
arranged basis
Future Outdoor
Pavillion
Grand Center
Lion's Club Special Events
Grand County
Lion's Club to use
free of charge on an
arranged basis
North Side of River
Lions Park
Trail Maintenance
Grand County/Trail Mix
North Side of River
Lions Park
Trash can emptying
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Grant Writing
Lions Park
Grant Administration
City of Moab/Grand
County
Lions Park in general
Lions Park
Large Scale Improvements
City/County
By Interiors!
Agreement between
City and County
City Water and Sewer
Lions Park
Installation of
infrastructure
City/County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
City Water and Sewer
Facilities
Lions Park
Water and Sewer Line
Maintenance
City
Water and Sewer
Service
Lions Park
Monthly bills
City or County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Garbage Service
Lions Park
Monthly bills
City or County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
County Roads
Near Lions Park
Maintenance
Grand County
Rest Rooms
Lions Park
maintenance/upkeep
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Lions Park Sign
Lions Park
Name of Park
City/County
Lions Park name to
be maintained
State of Utah
JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR.
Governor
GARY R. HERBERT
Lieutenant Governor
DEPARTIVIENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPENDIX 3
JOHN R. NJORD, P.E.
Executive Director
CARLOS M. BRACERAS, P.E.
Deputy Director
July 2, 2009
The Honorable David Sakrison, Mayor
City of Moab
217 East Center St.
Moab, UT 84532
Reference: Lion's Park Property Letter of Intent
Dear Mayor Sakrison and Chairman Greenberg:
The Honorable Robert Greenberg, Chair
Grand County Council
125 E. Center St.
Moab, UT 84532
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) intends to transfer the surplus portion of
Lion's Park property to either the City of Moab or Grand County after construction is complete
on the US-191 Colorado River Bridge Project. The US-191 and SR-128 right-of-way lines will
bound the Lion's Park surplus property on two sides. Preliminary investigation proposes the
right-of-way line at a 100-foot. Offset from the current project control line for US-191, and a 75-
foot offset from the current project control line for SR-128. A preliminary plan sheet is enclosed
for clarification. The offset for SR-128 is subject to modification (reduction) with appropriate
design modeling and review. The proposed area to be transferred is approximately 2.48 acres, of
which approximately 0.48 acres is included in an overlap with the meander line defined in 1911.
It is understood that the method of transfer will be determined by the UDOT at the time of
transfer, but may include one of the following options: 1) transfer by fee simple title at the
appraised value at the time of transfer, 2) transfer fee simple title with restrictions in the deed
including a reversionary clause should the property cease to be used for purposes other than
which intended, and 3) transfer by lease only.
It is further acknowledged that the UDOT is willing to enter into a landscaping agreement for
the right-of-way that is not currently part of the roadway prism and meet the clear zone
requirements. The landscaping items would be placed and maintained by either the City of
Moab, or Grand County, upon approval by the UDOT. These landscaping features are subject to
possible future removal made necessary by the widening of either the US-191 or SR-128
Region Four Headquarters . 1345 South 350 West . Richfield, Utah 84701
telephone 435-893-4799 • facsimile 435-896-6458 - www.udot.utah.gov
Mayor Sakrison and Chairman Greenberg
July 2, 2009
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highways to meet future demands. It is also understood that the necessary highway fencing will
be placed to best meet the needs of both parties, and may not be delineating the actual right-of-
way lines of the highway. However, right-of-way markers will be placed on the finalized right-
of-way lines with the current project.
We believe this project will enhance the area and meet the needs of the public and end users
in the area. We applaud the City of Moab, Grand County and National Park Service for their
efforts in improving the transportation and user demands in this area.
Sincerely,
Nathan D. Lee, P.E.
Region Four Director
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Enclosures
cc: Monte Aldridge, Region 4 Preconstruction Engineer
Steve Ogden, East Area District Engineer
Nancy Jerome, Region 4 R/W Engineer
Kathryn Nichols, National Park Service
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City of Moab/Grand County Proposal to Maintain/Provide Services
Facility or
Service
Location
Service to be
Provided
Entity to
Maintain/Provide
Special
Provisions
Lions Park Pavillion
Area (existing or new)
Lions Park
Maintenance and rental to
public
City of Moab
Lions Club to use
free of charge/ By
Interlocal Agreement
between City and
County
Lions Park Outdoor
Grilling/Cooking Area
(new)
Lions Park
Maintenance/upkeep and
rental to public
City of Moab
Lions Club to use
free of charge/ By
Interlocal Agreement
between City and
County
Lions Park Grounds
Lions Park
Trash Pick-up and
Maintenance
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Lions Park Picnic
Areas
Lions Park
Trash Pick-up and
Maintenance
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Transportation Hub
Parking Lot
Lions Park
Trash Pick-up
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Transportation Hub
Parking Lot
Lions Park
Long Term Maintenance
and Improvements
Grand County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Pedestrian Bridge
Lions Park
Long and short term
maintenance and
improvements
Grand County
Lions Park Parking
Lots
Lions Park
Trash Pick-up and
Maintenance
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
North Side of River
Lions Park
Trail Maintenance
Grand County/frail Mix
North Side of River
Lions Park
Trash can emptying
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Grant Writing
Lions Park
Grant Administration
City of Moab/Grand
County
Lions Park in general
Lions Park
Large Scale
Improvements
City/County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
City Water and Sewer
Lions Park
Installation of
infrastructure
City/County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
City Water and Sewer
Facilities
Lions Park
Water and Sewer Line
Maintenance
City
Water and Sewer
Service
Lions Park
Monthly bills
City or County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Garbage Service
Lions Park
Monthly bills
City or County
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
County Roads
Near Lions Park
Maintenance
Grand County
Rest Rooms
Lions Park
Maintenance/upkeep
City of Moab
By Interlocal
Agreement between
City and County
Lions Park Sign
Lions Park
Name of Park
City/County
Lions Park name to
be maintained
Revised July 21, 2009
Memo
Date: July 28, 2009
To: Donna Metzler, Moab City Manager
cc: Ruth Dillon, Grand County Council Assistant
From: Bob Greenberg, Grand County Council Chair
Subject: Lions Park Memorandum of Understanding, Appendix 2
Attached please find two copies of Appendix 2 to the Lions Park MOU; such appendix was
missing when the Council originally approved the MOU. At our last meeting, the Council
approved Appendix 2. Please find two copies of the initialed, approved appendix. Please keep one
for your records and initial and return one to the County, attention Ruth Dillon.