Title
Capital Improvements for Edgewater Farm Park
Action
ACTION:
Approve the use of $900,000 budgeted for farmland preservation in the FY2026 budget for capital outlay to make improvements to the Edgewater Farm Park.
Staff Contact: Erin Stanforth, Sustainability and Resiliency Manager
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The FY26 budget currently allocates $900,000 for farmland preservation. This funding was originally budgeted in FY2025 and was later carried forward in FY2026. The Budget Ordinance requires Board approval to increase any capital outlay in the operating budget over $100,000. Funding will be used to extend a water line , make ADA improvements, and upgrade utilities to the Edgewater Farm Park, located at Beatties Ford Road and US 73 in Huntersville. In addition, the funds will be used to add minor assets to the site, including a market garden, orchard, greenhouse, open air wash-n-pack, cold storage, tool room, and farm equipment.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The amended budget includes $900,000 for farmland preservation that was carried forward from FY2025. No new funding is needed for the improvements. Ongoing cost for utilities are expected to be $18,000 annually.