To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
SUBJECT:
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10:00 a.m. - Volunteer Trail Stewards Program and Humboldt Bay Trail Fund
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a staff report on the Volunteer Trail Stewards program and Humboldt Bay Trail Fund;
2. Receive comments from the public; and
3. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute, the attached memorandum of understanding with the Humboldt Trails Council regarding implementation of the Volunteer Trail Stewards program on county-maintained trails.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Bicycles & Trailways Program (1710715); Forest Resources & Recreation - McKay Community Forest (1710716)
DISCUSSION:
This agenda item provides an update on community initiatives to provide volunteer and financial support for regional trails and transmits a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Humboldt Trails Council regarding implementation of the Volunteer Trail Stewards program on current and future county-maintained trails.
Volunteer Trail Stewards
The Trails Trust of Humboldt Bay was founded in 2004 as a group of local residents advocating for a regional multi-use trail system that would connect the Hammond Trail, Annie and Mary Trail and Humboldt Bay Trail and complete the California Coastal Trail in the Humboldt Bay region. This organization changed its name to the Humboldt Trails Council in 2010 and expanded its scope to serve as a unified voice supporting development and use of trails for recreation and transportation throughout Humboldt County. In 2011, the Humboldt Trails Council developed the following vision statement:
The Humboldt Trails Council envisions a well-maintained network of accessible community pathways traveled by walkers and riders of all abilities, ages and means in the pursuit of unfettered kinetic joy. We are advocates, educators and coordinators working to enhance the county's act...
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