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MICHIGAN OCZM GRANT #NA-80-AA-H-CZ157 SUBTASK q VILLAGE OF SAUGATUCK FINAL REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 1982 COASTAL MANAGEMENTPROJECT SUBGRANT LRP-431 PHASE.II PRESERVATION AND REHABILITATION MT. BALDHEAD/OVAL BEACH RECREATION AREA (ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND @CO NSTRUCTION) Products LL -10, A. Village's Report B. Landscape Architectis Report. r_1A IC. Engineer's Report D. Plans E. Specifications ZONTE Co STAL TO IvipTION CW IN This document was prepared. in part through financial assistance provided. by the,Coastal,Zone Management Act mf 1972, administeredby the office of'Coastal Zone aagement National Oceanic &Atmospheric Administration. GV 182 V55 FY1982 1982 @OMMURITY of ICE SBUHTUCH - DOUGIRS Workitig and Planning Together for a Better Coininunity P.O. Box 789, Saugatuck, Michigan 49453 Telephone (616) 857-2709 (616) 857-4096 october 25, 1982 Mr. Gordon Anderson Coastal Program Unit Division of I-and Resource Programs Department of Natural Resources Stevens T. Mason Building P.o. Box 30028 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Dear Mr. Anderson: The following information sumiarizes all-,aspects involved in the Planning and execution of the Mt. Baldhead/Oval beach Coastal Management Project as required by the terms of the Grant Agreement between the Village of Saugatuck and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In May of 1982 the Landscape Architecture firmof:0' Boyle,.Cowell, Rohrer and Associates were employed by the Village of Saugatuck to continue work on a.project that had been started in Fiscal Year 1981. At that time, with the use of grant funds made possible by the Department of Natural Resources, the Village began developing Mt. Baldhead Park into a more useable and better defined recreation site. As additional funds became available,in 1982 the,scope of the project en- larged to include the Oval Beach as part of a newly proposed "Recreation Area".. The project goals also shifted to include the erosion problem on the beach shore- line and atop mt. Baldhead. Further study in this area revealed that the erosion on Mt. Baldhead was caused mainly by "People erosion". The constant failure of visitors to remain on.the poorly defined paths had caused destruction of large patches of vegetation coupled J with unnatural shifting of sand, leaving large barren "holes" scooped out of the side of the dune. This was also a cause for same erosion at the Oval Beach, howeve r this had been seriously compounded by the wind and wave action on the shoreline. After several on- and off-site meetings with the landscape architect, a specific plan emerged as to the most efficient and econcmically feasible way to . approach these goals. This plan was sulmitted to the Village of Saugatuck and was subsequently approved by representatives of the Village and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. US Department of Commerce Se' ice-3 Ce-cr U*ibrary NOAA Coastal rv 2234 South Robson Avenue Charleston, SC 29405-2413 (1) Mr. Gordon Anderson Page two October 25, 1982 The final plan for Mt. Baldhead included the use of signs, plantings and clearly defined trails to control future foot traffic and repair past damage. Initially, theonly econcmically feasible approach to the shoreline problem ap- peared to be the use of concrete rip.rap as an erosion control device, and a partial wooden walkway to control the flow of pedestrian traffic. Due to the amount of funds available, however, the opportunity to develop any long term or permanent control of the problem seemed unlikely. For this reason, an application for additional funds was submitted and approved, enabling Saugatuck to go ahead with a more extensive plan for the shoreline erosion control. The actual work cnMt. Baldhead began in'july, 1982 and included the clearing and redefining of trails already in existance, and creating a new trail to connect two already established trails. This action ended a situation where people were en- couraged to tresspass on private property. The solution was acccmplished by blocking the previous trails tEmporarily with large piles of brush and planting appropriate plantings in front of the brush as a more long term, permanent discouragement. This method was also used to block several "spurs" off the main trails which were a product of uncontrolled foot traffic leaving the trails and running down the slopes at inappropriate areas. Two of the trails have overlook areas that provide excellent panoramic views of Lake Michigan, the dunes and the old Light House. These areas were.cleared to make the overlooks more pronounced, and split log benches were built to provide a natural resting spot for hikers. Logs were also used to make steps set into the steep slopes in order to facilitate climbing, and to encourage visitors to stay on the trails. The final work done on mt. Baldhead was to increase the awareness of visitors to our area in general, and Mt. Baldhead specifically. In canpleting the original intention of our first grant, two large carved wooden signs were placed on top of I Mt - Baldhead in frames built last year when the new observation deck was ccmpleted. These signs enable people to orient themselves to their surroundings and supply inforn-kation covering the historical past of this area. In order to guide visitors to other@areas of.the dune, another carved wooden sign was placed by the observation deck. This will help in leading people to the be- ginning of each -trail where they will find smaller painted signs describing each individual trail by length, description and degree of difficulty. Finally, people will be urged to remain on the trails by the use of trail markers and small signs asking for cooperation in."maintaining the sensitive nature of the dunes." In August, 1982 construction at the Oval Beach began on a wooden walkway system with handrails designed to provide a continuous, protective path frcm the south end of the beachto the north end. Two new stairways were also built leading down to the beach area. These will encourage more use at the south end of the Oval and minimize previous congestion at the north beach. The handrail will discourage the public frcm. running:, down the bluff which overlooks the beach. This will prevent any further damage to the sensitive vegetation on the slope and encourage new growth. Mr. Gordon Anderson Page three Ocrober 25, 1982 Perhaps the most important work undertaken at the oval Beach was the concrete rip rap placed at the toe of the bluff. This method of erosion control was the maxi- rmxn protection available within our budget as reccumended by Gove Associates en- gineering firm. The Village had originally contracted for 280 square yards of rip rap to be installed at only the worst erosion points. with the additional funds gained through our grant request, the.Village was ableto place rip rap the enti-re length of the south beach area between the two new*stairways, an ad- ditional 79.8 square yards@. The@overall goals undertaken by the Village of Saugatuck while pursuing this pro- ject have been fully realized. Although-a ccmplete reversal after years of damage, both natural and man-made, cannot be achieved instantly, steps have now been,taken to arrest present damage and minimize most future damage. In addition, visitors to our area will now be able to enjoy the entire recreation area to its' fullest extent through more accessibl e knowledge and information. The ccmLunity will use their own Employees to maintain this facility in the future as outlined by the design consultant. Attached is a*ccmplete financial recounting of all expenses incurred during this. project. If further information is needed, I will be pleased to provide it. Thank you. S, Cheri Gi er .Vill e of Saugatuck 03/elc encls. V ,;v ur r, G, f Lla e 0 a 1982 MT. BALDHEAD/OVAL BEACH FEDERAL COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PRWECT FINAL CUIPLETION COSTS village Funds $ 9,184.06 Federal Funds 36,256.00 $45,440.06 DETAIL CF DISBURSEMENTS Salaries, Wages and Fringe Benefits Reimbursement to Village for use of Village Rnployees $ 1,059.74 outside Labor 1,529.50 $ 2,589.24 Materials Purchases Plant Materials $ 3,921.40 Soil and Peat Moss 405.30 Guard Rail 5.32.'00 Mt. Baldhead Orientation Signs 750.00 Carved Trail Sign 300.00 Painted Trail Signs 295.00 Posts, Bolts, Concrete, etc. .83.06 CaTmercial Record (Invitation to Bid) @61.18 Fih-n Purchase and Development 14.80 Plexiglass Sign Protection 160.00 $ 6,522.74 Consultant, Landscape Architect $ 2,170.00 2,110.00 1,591.25 $ 5,871.25 Construction Contract outside Contractor. (material Hauling and Earth Work) $ 280.00 Squire Troutman Builders, Inc. August 13, 1982 14,000.00 September 10, 1982 12,000.00 September 16, 1982 1,500.00 September 27, 1982 (Final) 2,676.83 $30,456.83 Total Disbursements: $45,440.06 Federal Funds, Received April 3, 1982 $ 1,972.00 Received September 7, 1982 16,156.00 $18,128.00 Grant Allocation $361256.00 Received to Date 18,128.00 Final Request: $18, 128.00 (2) 1982 Mt. Baldhead/Oval Beach Federal Coastal Zone Management Project DocLnents Included in Final Report Written Report -T5 -Co-pies) Financial Statement (5 Copies) Invoices and Bills (2 Copies) Reports and Specifications: Report 1. Lake Michigan Oval Beach and Mt. Baldhead June, 1982 (2 Copies) Dunes Preservation and Rehabilitiation Sign Specification (2 Copies) July, 1982 Trail Specification (2 Copies) July, 1982 Planting Specifications (2 Copies) July, 1982 Site Improvements (2 Copies) July, 1982 Blueprints: Sheet 1. Mt. Baldhead Dunes Trail Development June 15, 1982 Sheet.2. Beachfront Existing Conditions June 15, 1982 Sheet 3. Beachfront Development Master Plan June 15, 1982 Sheet 4. Beachfront Development Planting Plan June 15, 1982 Sheet 1. Beachfront Development Phase I. June 30, 1982 Sheet 2. Beachfront Existing Conditions June 15 and 30, 1982 Sheet 3. 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