Smith Park and Green Ponds Fishing Docks
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Project ID: 6512
Status: Current
Fiscal Year: 2024
Submitted By:
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Project Manager: Chris Penne
PM Agency: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
PM Office: Salt Lake Office
Lead: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
WRI Region: Northern
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Description:
The city of Farr West would like to expand fishing access at it's popular community fishery by providing a fishing dock that makes the pond completely accessible to children, adults and people of all abilities.
The city of West Haven is developing a community fishery that will be open to the public in late 2023 and would like to provide fish docks that make the pond completely accessible to people of all abilities.
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Location:
Smith Park Pond is a popular 5-acre community fishery located at 2500 W 4000 N, Farr West, UT 84404. This highly used community fishery is located within the multi-use Smith Park, which hosts a riding arena, trails, athletic courts, and playground. The multi-use nature of the park attracts visitors of all types and makes the pond a popular attraction for bank anglers of all ages and skill levels.
Green Farm Pond will be located in West Haven...
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Project Need
Need For Project:
Utah has one of the nation's strongest community fisheries program with 59 waters spread throughout the state. This network of waters provides close, convenient and safe spaces for anglers of all abilities to fish and are among the most heavily used waters in the state on a per-acre basis. A recent survey observed that 20% of Utah's 489K licensed anglers used community fisheries (Lillieholm et al. 2017), representing nearly 98K users. They also represent the majority of the fishing areas in Utah that are accessible for those with limited mobility. Fishing docks can be a means to get anglers away from shore and into prime fishing areas where their chances of catching a fish increase. Provide easy access to quality fishing opportunities is consistent with the objectives of the Division of Wildlife and it's municipal partners in the community fishing program and will aid in the recruitment and retainment of new anglers, thereby making a contribution to Utah's continued angling legacy.
Objectives:
The overall goal is to provide a safe and fun place for people of all ages and abilities to go fishing. These docks will expand access to the center of each pond, which fish can show a preference to during the hottest months of the year.
Specifically, we would like to provide one fishing dock at Smith Park Pond on the pond's west side (see figure in attachments) and one dock at Green Farm Pond on the pond's north end (see figure and pond layout in attachments).
Project Location/Timing Justification (Why Here? Why Now?):
None. These docks should actually mitigate some risk around each pond, reducing hazards associating with slipping and falling along the bank.
Relation To Management Plan:
This project is consistent with the Utah Division of Wildlife's Strategic Plan, specifically objectives C1 and C6, which call for increasing hunting and fishing opportunities and participation.
Fire / Fuels:
Not applicable
Water Quality/Quantity:
Not applicable
Compliance:
No archaeological clearance is required for previously disturbed ground, such as these ponds. NEPA is not required either.
Methods:
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Monitoring:
Public use and structural integrity of the dock will be monitored by both cities and DWR Northern Region personnel.
Partners:
City of Farr West
City of West Haven
Future Management:
Each city will be responsible for maintenance of the fishing docks. It is anticipated each fishery may sustain increased use by anglers as a result of the dock. DWR will monitor use of the fisheries and adjust management as necessary.
Sustainable Uses of Natural Resources:
Docks will be made of steel frames and composite wood (recycled plastic and reused saw dust), which will reduce overall maintenance and improve sustainability compared to traditional wood, which would require annual treatments with a water sealant.
| Budget | WRI/DWR | Other | Budget Total | In-Kind | Grand Total |
| $98,296.00 | $27,039.00 | $125,335.00 | $16,080.00 | $141,415.00 |
| Item | Description | WRI | Other | In-Kind | Year |
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| Materials and Supplies | Pressure treated joists 110 (2x6x8)@10.50 each | $1,155.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2024 |
| Other | Contingency funds @ 10% of project total | $11,500.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2024 |
| Materials and Supplies | Trex Decking; 230 8'x6" planks @ $21 each | $4,830.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2024 |
| Materials and Supplies | Deck fasteners - 4 boxes @ $209 each | $836.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2024 |
| Materials and Supplies | Steel framing | $13,475.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2024 |
| Contractual Services | Helical pile installation - funded by UOR grant | $0.00 | $27,039.00 | $0.00 | 2024 |
| Contractual Services | Crane lifting (6 hours). Paid for by Farr West | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,000.00 | 2024 |
| Materials and Supplies | Miscellaneous landscaping | $1,500.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2024 |
| Contractual Services | Paved approaches for dock. Paid for by Farr West | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3,445.00 | 2024 |
| Personal Services (permanent employee) | Personnel time for installing dock at Smith Park Pond - Farr West $37.63 x 250 hrs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9,400.00 | 2024 |
| Contractual Services | Dock and construction for West Haven City | $65,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2024 |
| Personal Services (permanent employee) | Reinstall Fence at Smith Park Pond after dock construction. Done by Rocky Mountain Fence on behalf of Farr West City | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,235.00 | 2024 |
| Funding | WRI/DWR | Other | Funding Total | In-Kind | Grand Total |
| $98,296.00 | $27,039.00 | $125,335.00 | $16,080.00 | $141,415.00 |
| Source | Phase | Description | Amount | Other | In-Kind | Year |
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| Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation | Utah Office of Outdoor Rec. Grant for Smith Park Pond Dock | $0.00 | $27,039.00 | $0.00 | 2024 | |
| Farr West City | Reinstall fencing after removing it for construction (e.g., crane access) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,235.00 | 2024 | |
| Farr West City | In-kind cash | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5,445.00 | 2024 | |
| Habitat Council Account | QHCR | $98,296.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2024 | |
| West Haven City | Install Trex decking on dock frame. 200 hours @ $50/hr. | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9,400.00 | 2024 |
Species
| Species | "N" Rank | HIG/F Rank | ||||
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| Bluegill | R3 | |||||
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| Channel Catfish | R4 | |||||
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| Largemouth Bass | R3 | |||||
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| Rainbow Trout | R5 | |||||
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Habitats
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| Open Water | ||||
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Project Comments
| Comment | 03/08/2023 | Type: 1 | Commenter: Chris Penne |
| While West Haven is not showing in the Finance Section as making any in-kind contributions, it should be noted they are building a pond with a budget of up to $2 million and are just seeking funding for one dock to assist with the overall cost. They have also sought and secured funding for one additional dock via a Weber County RAMP Grant | |||
Completion
Start Date:
07/24/2023
End Date:
08/12/2024
FY Implemented:
2025
Final Methods:
Will be updated upon completion of docks in both cities - see project narrative for an update of progress on project #6512 thus far.
Project Narrative:
September 2024 update:
The project began in July of 2023. Farr West City quickly moved on getting pylons installed for the dock at Smith Park Pond. Shortly after, they ran into a roadblock with the contractor they had chosen for the rest of the dock install passing away. Their project manager has also struggled with some health issues during the past year. Nonetheless, between the cost of materials and pylon installation, the city of Farr West has spent and been reimbursed by WRI for the full amount granted as part of project #6512. A picture of the pylons is included in the Images/Documents section. It is hoped the dock will be completed no later than spring 2025. A final completion report will be submitted at that time.
West Haven City put a lot of thought into the design and contracting of the docks to be installed at their new pond. After completing the dock designs in house with city engineers, the city put install of the docks out to bid and that bid was awarded to Jacobsen Construction. Jacobson has a great track record and built and installed the docks at the Utah Botanical Center/Kaysville Ponds. The new docks for Green Farm Pond in West Haven should be installed by the end of fall of 2024. West Haven city has been reimbursed for materials for the docks associated with this grant. This narrative will be updated and a project completion report submitted when docks at both cities are completed.
With both Farr West and West Haven being reimbursed, all funds available for project #6512 have been spent.
Future Management:
Docks at both ponds will be monitored by DWR personnel as they visit each pond several times per year. Each city will notify DWR of any repairs needed as soon as they are noticed and those cities will be responsible for repairs for the reasonable lifetime of each structure.
Map Features
| ID | Feature Category | Action | Treatement/Type |
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| 2930 | Other point feature | ||
| 2931 | Other point feature |
Project Map
