BLM LEASE FOR VULTURE MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA.PDF

United States Department of the Interior U.S. IIUMU DEPAKINIENT Or LAND Of WOUGIAlINT THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Phoenix District
Hassayampa Field Office
21605 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
www.blm .gov/az/
In Reply Refer To:
2912 (P010) MAR ti 3 2019
AZA-035947-01
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED #7016 1370 0000 0937 6642
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Recreation and Public Purposes
41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd. Lease Application
Morristown, Arizona 85342 AZA-035947-01
Lease Offered
The application submitted by the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department requested
that the following described land be classified for lease pursuant to the Recreation and Public
Purposes Act:
Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona
T. 6 N., R. 5 W.,
sec. 6, lot 8;
sec. 7, lot 1, W1/2NE1/4, SE1/4NE1/4, NE1/4SE1/4, and E1/2NW1/4;
sec. 30, lot 4;
sec. 31, lots 1, 2, and 4, and NE1/4NVV1/4.
T. 6 N., R. 6 W.,
sec. 1, S1/2NW1/4, SW1/4, S1/2SE1/4, and NW1/4SE1/4;
sec. 12, N1/2NE1/4 and N1/2NW1/4;
sec. 25, SE1/4SE1/4.
Containing 1,046 acres, more or less.
The land has been classified and a 25-year lease with the option to renew is offered.
If you concur, the enclosed lease forms are to be signed by the authorize official and returned to
this office within thirty (30) days from receipt of this decision. Under the special pricing

program, annual rental has been determined to be $0.00. A copy of the executed lease will be
returned to you.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Tyler Lindsey,
Realty Specialist, at the above address, email tlindsey@b1m.gov , or telephone (623) 580-5603.
Rem Hawes \
Field Manager
3 Enclosures

Form 2912-1 UNITED STATES Serial Number: AZA-035947-01
(May 2001) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
RECREATION OR PUBLIC PURPOSES LEASE
Act of June 14, 1926, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et. seq.)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This lease entered into on this day of March , 2019, by the United States of America, the lessor, through the authorized officer
of the Bureau of Land Management, and
Maricopa County, a Political subdivision of the State of Arizona,
hereinafter called the lessee, pursuant and subject to the terms and provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and to all
reasonable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior now or hereafter in force when not inconsistent with any express and specific
provisions herein, which are made a part hereof,
WITNESSETH:
Sec. 1. The lessor, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the conditions to be observed as hereinafter set forth, does hereby grant
and lease to the lessee the right and privilege of using for the purposes hereinafter set forth in the following-described lands:
Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona
T. 6 N., R. 5 W.,
sec. 6, lot 8;
sec. 7, lot 1, W1/2NE1/4, SE1/4NE1/4, NE1/4SE1/4, and E1/2NW1/4;
sec. 30, lot 4;
sec. 31, lots 1, 2, and 4, and NE1/4NW1/4.
T. 6 N., R. 6 W.,
sec. 1, S1/2NW1/4, SW1/4, S1/2SE1/4, and NW1/4SE1/4;
sec. 12, N1/2NE1/4 and N1/2NW1/4;
sec. 25, SE1/4SE1/4.
Containing 1,046.24 acres, together with the right to construct and maintain thereon all buildings or other improvements necessary for
such use for a period of 25 years, the rental to be $ 0.00 per annum. If, at the expiration date of the lease the authorized officer shall
determine that the lease may be renewed, the lessee herein will be accorded the privilege of renewal upon such terms as may be fixed
by the lessor. The lessee may use the premises for County Recreational Park.
Sec. 2. There are reserved to the United States all mineral deposits in Sec. 4. In consideration of the foregoing, the lessee hereby agrees:
said lands, together with the right to mine and remove the same under
applicable laws and regulations to be established by the Secretary of the (a) To improve and manage the leased area in accordance with the
Interior. plan of development and management designated as
Vulture Mountains Recreation Area draft POD herein made
Sec. 3. The lessor reserves the right of entry, or use, by final on the date of this lease
(a) any authorized person, upon the leased area and into the buildings and approved by an authorized officer on or any modification thereof
constructed thereon for the purpose of inspection; hereinafter approved by an authorized officer, and to maintain all
(b) Federal agents and game wardens upon the leased area on official improvements, during the term of this lease, in a reasonably good
business; state of repair.
(c) the United States, its permittees and licensees, to mine and remove (b) To pay the lessor the annual rental above set forth in advance
the mineral deposits referred to in Sec. 2, above. during the continuance of this lease.
(Continued on page 2)

(c) Not to allow the use of the lands for unlawful purposes or for any Sec. 6. Equal Access Clause. Lessee shall comply with all provisions
purpose not specified in this lease unless consented to under its terms: of the American Disabilities Act of July 26, 1990 the Architectural
not to prohibit or restrict, directly or indirectly, or permit its agents, Barriers Act of 1968 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
employees, contractors (including, without limitation, lessees, sub- 1973, as amended. These Acts require that programs and public
lessees, and permittees), to prohibit or restrict the use of any part of the facilities constructed or renovated he accessible to and usable by
leased premises or any of the facilities thereon by any person because of persons with disabilities.
such person’s race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Sec. 7. The lessee may surrender this lease or any part thereof by filing
(d) Not to assign this lease or to change the use of the land without first a written relinquishment in the appropriate BLM office. The
receiving the consent of the authorized officer of the Bureau of Land relinquishment shall be subject to the payment of all accrued rentals
Management. and to the continued obligation of the lessee to place the lands in
(e) That this lease may be terminated after due notice to the lessee upon condition for relinquishment in accordance with the applicable lease
a finding by the authorized officer that the lessee had failed to comply terms in subsections 4(f) and 4(g) and the appropriate regulations.
with the terms of the lease; or has failed to use the leased lands for the Sec. 8. The lessee further agrees to comply with and be bound by those
purposes specified in this lease for a period of 5 consecutive additional terms and conditions identified as
years; or that all or part of the lands is being devoted to some other use
not consented to by the authorized officer; or that the lessee has not Stipulations, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
complied with his development and management plans referred to in
subsection 4(a).
(f) That upon the termination of this lease by expiration, surrender, or
cancellation thereof, the lessee, shall surrender possession of the
premises to the United States in good condition and shall comply with
such provisions and conditions respecting the removal of the
improvements of and equipment on the property as may be made by an
authorized officer.
(g) To take such reasonable steps as may be needed to protect the
surface of the leased area and the natural resources and improvements
thereon.
(h) Not to cut timber on the leased area without prior permission of, or
in violation of the provisions and conditions made by an authorized and which are made a part hereof.
officer.
Sec. 9. No Member of, or Delegate to, the Congress, or Resident
(i) That nothing contained in this lease shall restrict the acquisition, Commissioner, after his election or appointment, and either before or
granting, or use of permits or rights-of-way under existing laws by an after he has qualified, and during his continuance in office, and no
authorized Federal officer. officer, agent, or employee of the Department of the Interior, except as
Sec. 5. Equal Opportunity Clause. Lessee will comply with all otherwise provided in 43 CFR, Part 7, shall be admitted to any share
provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as or part of this lease, or derive any benefit that may arise there from,
amended, and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary and the provisions of Title 18 U.S.C. Sections 431-433, relating to
of Labor. Neither lessee nor lessee’s subcontractors shall maintain con-tracts, enter into and form a part of this lease, so far as the same
segregated facilities. may be applicable.
FOR EXECUTION BY LESSEE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I N WITNESS WHEREOF:
_____________________________________________ _______________________________________
(Signature of Lessee’s Authorized Officer) (Authorized Officer)
____________________________________________ _______________________________________
(Signature of Witness) (Title: Field Manager)
_____________________________________________ _______________________________________
(Date) (Date)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
This form does not constitute an information collection as defined by 44 U.S.C. 3502 and therefore does not require OMB approval.
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Form 2912-1 UNITED STATES Serial Number: AZA-035947-01
(May 2001) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
RECREATION OR PUBLIC PURPOSES LEASE
Act of June 14, 1926, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et. seq.)
This lease entered into on this day of March , 2019, by the United States of America, the lessor, through the authorized officer
of the Bureau of Land Management, and
,hereinafter called the lessee, pursuant and subject to the terms and provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and to all
reasonable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior now or hereafter in force when not inconsistent with any express and specific
provisions herein, which are made a part hereof,
WITNESSETH:
Sec. I. The lessor, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the conditions to be observed as hereinafter set forth, does hereby grant
and lease to the lessee the right and privilege of using for the purposes hereinafter set forth in the following-described lands:
Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona
T. 6 N., R. 5 W.,
sec. 6, lot 8;
sec. 7, lot 1, W1/2NE1/4, SEI/4NE1/4, NE1/4SEI/4, and E1/2NW1/4;
sec. 30, lot 4;
sec. 31, lots I, 2, and 4, and NE1/4NW1/4.
T. 6 N., R. 6 W.,
sec. 1, S1/2NWI/4, SW1/4, S1/2SE1/4, and NW1/4SE1/4;
sec. 12, N1/2NE1/4 and N1/2NW1/4;
sec. 25, SE1/4SE1/4.
Containing 1,046.24 acres, together with the right to construct and maintain thereon all buildings or other improvements necessary for
such use for a period of 25 years, the rental to be $ 0.00 per annum. If, at the expiration date of the lease the authorized officer shall
determine that the lease may be renewed, the lessee herein will be accorded the privilege of renewal upon such terms as may be fixed
by the lessor. The lessee may use the premises for County Recreational Park.
Sec. 2. There are reserved to the United States all mineral deposits in Sec. 4. In consideration of the foregoing, the lessee hereby agrees:
said lands, together with the right to mine and remove the same under
applicable laws and regulations to be established by the Secretary of the (a) To improve and manage the leased area in accordance with the
Interior. plan of development and management designated as
Vulture Mountains Recreation Area draft POD herein made
Sec. 3. The lessor reserves the right of entry, or use, by final on the date of this lease
(a) any authorized person, upon the leased area and into the buildings and approved by an authorized officer on or any modification thereof
constructed thereon for the purpose of inspection; hereinafter approved by an authorized officer, and to maintain all
(b) Federal agents and game wardens upon the leased area on official improvements, during the term of this lease, in a reasonably good
business; state of repair.
(c) the United States, its permittees and licensees, to mine and remove (b) To pay the lessor the annual rental above set forth in advance
the mineral deposits referred to in Sec. 2, above. during the continuance of this lease.
(Continued on page 2)

(c) Not to allow the use of the lands for unlawful purposes or for any Sec. 6. Equal Access Clause. Lessee shall comply with all provisions
purpose not specified in this lease unless consented to under its terms: of the American Disabilities Act of July 26, 1990 the Architectural
not to prohibit or restrict, directly or indirectly, or permit its agents, Barriers Act of 1968 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
employees, contractors (including, without limitation, lessees, sub- 1973, as amended. These Acts require that programs and public
lessees, and permittees), to prohibit or restrict the use of any part of the facilities constructed or renovated he accessible to and usable by
leased premises or any of the facilities thereon by any person because of persons with disabilities.
such person's race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Sec. 7. The lessee may surrender this lease or any part thereof by filing
(d) Not to assign this lease or to change the use of the land without first a written relinquishment in the appropriate BLM office. The
receiving the consent of the authorized officer of the Bureau of Land relinquishment shall be subject to the payment of all accrued rentals
Management. and to the continued obligation of the lessee to place the lands in
(e) That this lease may be terminated after due notice to the lessee upon condition for relinquishment in accordance with the applicable lease
a finding by the authorized officer that the lessee had failed to comply terms in subsections 4(f) and 4(g) and the appropriate regulations.
with the terms of the lease; or has failed to use the leased lands for the Sec. 8. The lessee further agrees to comply with and be bound by those
purposes specified in this lease for a period of consecutive additional terms and conditions identified as
years; or that all or part of the lands is being devoted to some other use
not consented to by the authorized officer; or that the lessee has not Stipulations, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
complied with his development and management plans referred to in
subsection 4(a).
(f) That upon the termination of this lease by expiration, surrender, or
cancellation thereof, the lessee, shall surrender possession of the
premises to the United States in good condition and shall comply with
such provisions and conditions respecting the removal of the
improvements of and equipment on the property as may be made by an
authorized officer.
(g) To take such reasonable steps as may be needed to protect the
surface of the leased area and the natural resources and improvements
thereon.
(h) Not to cut timber on the leased area without prior permission of, or
in violation of the provisions and conditions made by an authorized and which are made a part hereof.
officer.
Sec. 9. No Member of, or Delegate to, the Congress, or Resident
(i) That nothing contained in this lease shall restrict the acquisition, Commissioner, after his election or appointment, and either before or
granting, or use of permits or rights-of-way under existing laws by an after he has qualified, and during his continuance in office, and no
authorized Federal officer. officer, agent, or employee of the Department of the Interior, except as
Sec. 5. Equal Opportunity Clause. Lessee will comply with all otherwise provided in 43 CFR, Part 7, shall be admitted to any share
provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as or part of this lease, or derive any benefit that may arise there from,
amended, and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary and the provisions of Title 18 U.S.C. Sections 431-433, relating to
of Labor. Neither lessee nor lessee's subcontractors shall maintain con-tracts, enter into and form a part of this lease, so far as the same
segregated facilities. may be applicable.
FOR EXECUTION BY LESSEE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I N WITNESS WHEREOF:
(Signature of Lessee's Authorized Officer) (Authorized Officer)
(Signature of Witness) (Title: Field Manager)
(Date) (Date)
This form does not constitute an information collection as defined by 44 U.S.C. 3502 and therefore does not require OMB approval.

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EXHIBIT B
Stipulations for R&PP Lease AZA-035947-01
1. The lessee or its successor in interest shall comply with an not violate any of the terms or
provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241), and requirements of the
regulations, as modified or amended, of the Secretary of the Interior issued pursuant thereto
(43 CFR 17) for the period that the lands leased herein are used for the purposes of which the
lease was made pursuant to the act cited above, or for another purpose involving the provision
of similar services or benefits.
2. If the lessee or its successor in interest does not comply with the terms or provisions of Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the requirements imposed by the Department of the Interior
issued pursuant to the title, during the period during which the property described herein is
used for the purpose for which the lease was made pursuant to the act cited above, or for
another purpose involving the provision of similar service or benefits, the Secretary of the
Interior or his delegate may declare the terms of the lease terminated in whole or part.
3. The Lessee, by acceptance of this lease, agrees for itself or its successors in interest that the
declaration of termination in whole or in part of this lease shall, at the option of the Secretary or
his delegate, operate to revest in the United States full title to the lands involved in the
declaration.
4. The United States shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of the requirements of Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the terms and conditions of the regulations, as modified or
amended, of the Secretary of the Interior issued pursuant to said Title VI, in the event of their
violation by the lessee.
5. The lessee or its successor in interest will, upon request of the Secretary of the Interior or his
delegate, post and maintain on the property leased by the document signs and posters bearing
a legend concerning the applicability of Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964 to the area or
facility leased.
6. The reservations, conditions, and limitations contained in paragraphs 1 through 5 shall
constitute a covenant running with the land, binding on the lessee and its successors in interest
for the period for which the land described herein used for the purpose for which the lease was
made, or for another purpose involving the provision of similar service or benefits.
7. The assurances and covenant required by sections 1-6 above shall not apply to ultimate
beneficiaries under the program for which this lease is made. "Ultimate Beneficiaries" are
identified in 43 CFR 17.12(h).

Vulture Mountains Recreation Area
&
Public Purposes Act Lease Project
Draft Plan of Development
June 2018
Prepared for Bureau of Land Management
Phoenix District Office
Per BLM Manual Handbook H-2740-1
By
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department
1

1. Description
On April 12, 2012, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department (MCPRD) submitted
to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Phoenix District Office, an "Application for Land for
Recreation or Public Purposes" (R&PP) for approximately 1,046 acres of BLM-administered lands
in Maricopa County, Arizona (see Figure 1). MCPRD proposes to establish through the Recreation
and Public Purposes Act, a lease area with three primary recreation sites including day-use,
camping, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) staging. Located approximately 75 miles northwest of
downtown Phoenix in unincorporated Maricopa County and approximately six miles south of
Wickenburg, Arizona, (see Figure 2) the sites features multiple ecosystems within the Sonoran
Desert, including Arizona Uplands represented by the Vulture Mountains.
The camping site area provides for the most level terrain for the largest amount of usable
individual camping spaces and road
access development with limited
Wckenburg environmental disturbance. The day
use site will focus on the existing
PROJECT Vulture Mine Trailhead and
AREA improvements such as entry station,
parking, picnic sites, nature
playground, restrooms, ramadas,
equestrian staging area and
Niaricopa County trailhead, both mountain bike and
foot traffic trailheads, an
Gila Bend amphitheater and nature center.
Vulture min, Mountain Parcels Finally, the OHV staging area will
r '1 Regional Park include a formalized access road to
the unauthorized airstrip allowing
A access to the developed group
5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Mi camping, picnicking, training and
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staging areas for OHV use.
Figure 1 —R&PP Lease Areas
2. Statement of Need
Urban growth in and towards the Wickenburg area and all of western Maricopa County has been
occurring at an exponential rate over the past several decades. Likewise, recreation use in the
region has grown dramatically as well. The Vulture Mountains area in general is attractive to
users for many of the same recreation opportunities that the Maricopa County Parks and
Recreation system provides, albeit unstructured and with few amenities. Some of the most
popular activities in the Vulture Mountains area include horseback riding, hiking, mountain
biking, primitive tent and RV camping, wildlife viewing, and hunting. The area is popular for both
recreational and competitive OHV use. Establishment of a recreation area with improved
recreation facilities will help conserve the outstanding scenic quality of the environment and
protect against overuse and abuse as the metro Phoenix area continues to encroach on this area.
2

The Vulture Mountains Cooperative Recreation Area Master Plan (RAMP), which was completed
in 2012 found that Wickenburg residents desired a county park closer to their community
(Appendix C). The Recreation Area would not only provide Wickenburg residents and visitors
close access to a Maricopa County park and would allow the park system to keep pace with
growing demand, in particular for western Maricopa County. The 2009 Maricopa County Parks
and Recreation System Master Plan identified the addition of new regional parks in western
Maricopa County as a top priority. Additionally, the RAMP narrowed down four alternative
recreation plans to a single preferred alternative which outlines the following desired uses for
the Vulture Mountains Recreation Area.
The desired supporting infrastructure to be implemented in a phased sequence includes:
• Non-Motorized (Multi-Use Trails) Uses
• Motorized Uses, except Rock Crawling
• Equestrian Uses, except for Arenas
• Picnic Uses
• Camping Uses
• Group Use Opportunities
• Interpretive Uses for Interpretive/Education Center, Wildlife Viewing, and Viewing of
Historical Sites/Features
• Miscellaneous Uses, including Hunting and Geocaching/Rock hounding
Fee regulated areas will provide direct benefits and facilities for what would otherwise not be
provided to the public without the presence of a Maricopa County park, such as developed day-
use facilities and camping areas. The fees charged will be commensurate with the MCPRD's
standard facility entrance and use fees. All park revenues are returned for park operations and
future improvements. See Table 6 for Maricopa County Parks Fee Schedules.
It is imperative to lease these lands so that we are prepared for future population growth and
impacts to public open space. Providing managed developed areas protects the natural
resources while providing organized recreation for all users.
3. Location
The lands embraced by the recreation area are to be leased by Maricopa County and are
described in Tables 1 —4 and Figures 2 - 10. It is also important to note that based on the mining
claims and terrain, roadways and facilities will be designed and constructed to avoid claims and
allow mining access. Providing ample space within the lease area is critical to accommodate
claimants and avoid any potential conflicts.
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4. Description, Timetable, and Cost Estimate of Improvements for Development of the
Recreation Area
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): The CIP was prepared as a general guide for potential
priority of development. Divided into four phases, the CIP outlines the major components of the
Preferred Alternative with improvements across a 25-year time frame, which is roughly
consistent with the improvement and development progression at other Maricopa County Parks
over the years. The estimate is presented as an order-of-magnitude approximation of the
potential development costs associated with the facilities at full build-out. Development may
occur in incremental phases depending on capital improvement funding availability and
infrastructure timing. For example, the initial development of the campground may not include
electric or water hookups (semi-developed). The day use area may be developed for hiking but
not initially include the nature center or amphitheater, thus the range of time in projected
development. All values presented are in 2017 dollars with no escalation.
Design Features / Architectural Theme: As stated in the 2003 General Plan for the Town of
Wickenburg and the 2012 RAMP, park development and design elements will reflect the "desert
southwest" theme which will follow the basic principles found in Territorial Architecture Style.
Specific principles of this style for use in public works have been well documented in The Built
Environment Image Guide for the National Forest and Grasslands by the U.S. Forest Service. Their
architectural guidelines for the Southwest Province, as well as recommendation for sustainability
and design synthesis are provided in Appendix D of the 2012 Vulture Mountains Cooperative
Recreation Area Management Master Plan. In addition to these design styles, County park
facilities typically utilizes color pallets that blend with the natural desert landscape, i.e. soft
greens, browns, tans and beiges. Additionally, Parks will minimize visual disturbance by designing
and constructing facilities with rusted steel, wood, local rock, native vegetation and natural
topography of the area. See examples below.
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Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices
Maintenance Activities: Maintenance schedules/work will be formalized in the Operations Plan
for the Park. The Parks department utilized both park staff and the county park maintenance
crew to provide all facility support and maintenance as needed. MCPRD will follow adopted
County Park Maintenance Standards (Appendix A) as part of Park Operation Procedures and will
build and maintain to those standards. Additionally, the Parks department will follow County
policies which dictate when a contractor must be utilized for major projects or facility
renovations.
Reclamation and Conservation:
MCPRD has included design features to minimize impacts to the Sonoran desert tortoise such as
design and development of facilities away from potential sensitive species habitats and
reclamation of previously disturbed areas. During construction and operations of the recreational
area, the 'Guidelines for Handling Sonoran Desert Tortoises Encountered on Development
Projects' (AGFD 2014) will be followed. Vulture Mountains Recreation Area will establish as part
of its operations plan, educational outreach and learning on the Sonoran desert tortoise as a part
of the proposed nature center.
Weed Management Plan: MCPRD has adopted the BLM Phoenix District Offices' Weed
Management Plan which will be utilized on site during and after the construction of the
development
Facility Construction
Roadway Construction: Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will utilize the
Highway User Revenue Funds (HERF) for the design, construction, and maintenance of all County
Park Roadways. Construction activities for the county park roads may include the use of one (1)
CY bucket tractor excavator, six (6) to eight (8) ten-yard dumpsters, two (2) D8 bulldozers, two
(2) four-yard paddle earth movers, two (2) motor graders, four (4) small backhoe loaders, two (2)
2CY rubber tire loaders, two (2) 5,000-gallon water trucks, one (1) 10,000-gallon mobile water
tank, one (1) grizzly for rock sizing, and one (1) 8ft x 40ft mobile field office.
Vehicles utilized on site will consist of steel tooth, steel wheel, and rubber tire compaction
vehicles. Additional equipment to be utilized on site includes: asphalt concrete laydown
equipment, AC compaction rollers, a track mounted crane, Portland cement deliver trucks, both
1/2 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks, concrete finishing equipment, a six foot auger for bridge footings,
track mounted drills for rock excavation, numerous hand held and power tools, several locking
storage containers, forklifts, and various material deliver trucks.
MCDOT anticipates approximately twenty (20) equipment operators, eight (8) laborers, three (3)
Foremen, and one (1) Superintendent to be working at the construction site each day.
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Construction of the roads is expected to last approximately 300 days. The final footprint will
consist of approximately thirty (38.8) acres of permanently disturbed area. The roadway curve
reroute of Vulture Mine Road will consist of approximately 0.84 acres which will be restored to
its natural desert state.
All roadwork construction performed by MCDOT will be flagged, fenced and signed in accordance
with MCDOT Traffic Control Manual: Work Zone and Special Events. This manual includes the
processes and procedures for work zone assessment and management that standardizes work
zone safety and mobility practices which support decision-making during the different stages of
the program and project delivery.
County Park Roadways
(28ft wide asphalt — 60ft wide base disturbance) 38 8 acres
Development I Acres
Development Structure Length in feet
Structure Disturbed
MCDOT Built Roadways
North Parcel - North and South bound lanes on North
3596.65 4.95
Parcel
Vulture Mine Rd.
South Parcel - Widening and turn lane - North and
1108.70 1.53
South bound lanes
Park Road "A" East to west from Park Road "B" 5978.08 8.23
Park Road "B" North Area Entry Station Road connecting with Vulture
Mine Rd. to the southeast 1406.46 1.94
Park Road "F" South Area Entry Station Road Connecting Vulture
Mine Rd. the air strip 1778.36 2.45
EPS Designed / Parks Built Roadways
Camp Road "Al" West Exterior road of campground loop
Park Road "A2" Eastside day use road
East to west cross section connecting Park Road "A" to
Park Road "D"
Camp Road "D" East Exterior road of campground 3235.77
East to west cross section connecting the north end of
Park Road "A" to Park Road "D" 582.47
OHV circulatory road South Parcel 2577.67 3.55
Total 42038.8
38.8 Acres
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Table 1 — Roadway Area of Disturbance
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Park Facility Construction: Construction activities for the development of the park may include
the use of one (1) skid steer, one (1) CY bucket tractor excavator, two (2) to four (4) roll-off
dumpsters, two (2) D8 bulldozers, two (2) graders, two (2) to three (3) medium backhoe loaders,
one (1) loaders, two (2) 5,000-gallon water trucks, one (1) 10,000-gallIon mobile water tank, and
one (1) 8ft x 40ft mobile field office.
Vehicles utilized on site may consist of steel wheel and rubber tire compaction vehicles.
Additional equipment to be utilized on site includes: asphalt concrete laydown equipment, AC
compaction rollers, a track mounted crane, material deliver trucks, both 1A ton and 1 ton pickup
trucks, concrete finishing equipment, auger, numerous hand held and power tools, several
locking storage containers, and one (1) forklift.
Construction phasing will dictate the types of trades and the number of workers on each crew;
however, it is anticipate that approximately twelve (12) trades' crew members will be working at
the site at any given time during the construction process.
Utilities: All utilities are anticipated to be located underground along the roadway of the existing
roadway prism. Conduit and piping will be laid during the roadway construction phase. No
additional ground disturbance is anticipated during the construction or maintenance of the
utilities lines. Electricity will be phased in as connections to local utility companies are made.
Initial electrical needs will be met via solar generated power.
Water needs will be met via a well and pump facility on both the north and south lease areas.
Typically, an 8ft wide area of disturbance would occur when waterlines are connected from the
well and pump facilities to the waterlines located in the roadway prism. This 8ft wide area of
disturbance to bury the waterlines would be allowed to grow back with natural desert vegetation.
Waste disposal needs will be met via the septic tanks located below the restroom facilities. These
tanks will utilize septic lines to push waste to the leach fields. These lines will also be located
within the existing roadway prism during the roadway construction. Connection lines to the leach
fields may create an 8ft wide area of disturbance, however this would be allowed to grow back
with natural desert vegetation once buried.
Maintenance Yard and Staging Area: Construction equipment for the roadway and the
development of the maintenance yard will be staged on the existing disturbed area located east
of Vulture Mine Road, just west of the Day Use Area. No additional disturbance will take place
outside of the existing pre-disturbed area for the initial staging. During the construction of the
permanent maintenance yard, typical site grading activities will occur. Once the permanent
maintenance yard has been constructed (See Figure 3), all construction equipment and materials
will be stage in the new maintenance yard. All future maintenance activities will occur from this
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maintenance yard location. The previously used staging area (north of the permanent
maintenance yard) will be restored with natural vegetation. See Figure 3.
Once the (1) acre maintenance yard and roadway construction have been completed,
construction materials and equipment for the park facilities will be staged at the new (1) acre
below grade maintenance yard (Figure 3). This below grade yard will be utilized as the Park's
Maintenance compound, which will house a standard park maintenance building/shop with a
restroom, standard construction and maintenance materials, as well as standard park
equipment, i.e. maintenance vehicles, trail dozer, and OHVs. Additionally, two (2) above ground
fuel storage tanks located on a concrete base will be located within the yard. Only county vehicles
are permitted to utilize these fuel tanks. The County will follow applicable federal and state
guidelines for tank placement, maintenance, and spill prevention. The (1) acre maintenance yard
may expand to a maximum of (3) acres in the future to accommodate additional park
maintenance and storage needs.
See summary in section 6 for decommissioning and removal of improvements.
Perimeter Fencing: Perimeter fencing around the facilities will be utilized on both the north and
south lease areas. An estimated 8,830 linear feet (1.67mi) of fencing will be utilized around the
south lease area and an estimated 26,000 linear feet (4.92mi) of fencing will be utilized around
the north lease area. Fencing may be a combination of three wire cattle fencing (non-barbed)
or rusted steel pipe rail approximately 4-5ft high. Additionally, precautions to avoid adverse
impacts to cultural resource sites will be taken through the placement of perimeter fencing.
Trails Plan: MCPRD would develop a non-motorized trail system within the R&PP area. Scouting
exercises for all non-motorized trails would occur in the 90% design phase of this project. Areas
of disturbance for the trail system can only be estimated until the scouting exercise has been
completed. Figures 2-5 show "placeholder" trails which would equal approximately twenty (20)
miles of new non-motorized trails. Additionally, when and where possible, MCPRD will design
and construct trails that tie directly into the BLM's authorized TMP trails surrounding the R&PP
lease area. See Appendix B for trail design, construction and management practices within the
County Park system.
Area of Disturbance: The final area of disturbance for the development of both the north and
south R&PP parcels is approximately 100 acres. Overall construction is anticipated to disturb
approximately 120 acres; however, approximately twenty (20) acres of the initially disturbed land
will be revegetated after the construction has been completed. Additionally, two (2) sections of
Vulture Mine Road (1.85 acres) as well as the existing disturbed land southeast of Vulture Mine
Road (1.26 acres) will be restored to natural native state. Out of the total 1,046 square acres of
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land to be leased, approximately 98 square acres or 9.5% of the total square acres will be
developed.
OHV Routes: MCPRD has requested that the BLM close portions of route #40008 and #40010 for
motorized use in the Wickenburg Travel Management Plan. These routes are located within Box
Wash which extends along the park roadway and development. MCPRD proposes that a reroute
(purple) of equal quality connects an existing portion of route #40008 (green) east-northeast to
the southern tip of route #40192 (green). The reroute would be approximately 1.1 miles (5,656
linear feet) long with a final base width of approximately ten feet. The intention of this reroute
is to allow all trail users continual access to the existing authorized BLM TMP trails surrounding
the R&PP lease area while diverting them around the park facilities and roadways. Additionally,
MCPRD requests the closure of (red) route #38123, #38128, #38129 (over the day use County
park roadway - See Figure #2), #38176 (the segment north of the day use County park road) and
#17143 (which extends from the day use trail south-southeast to Box Wash). The total route
closure is approximately 8,156 linear feet (1.54 miles). The new route (purple) will connect with
and match the width and surface material of the existing BLM OHV route. The OHV closure route
depicted on the map below in red, is predominantly located within Box Wash or on the day use
roadway. See Figure #8 for OHV reroute. See Figure #2 for all other requested motorized route
closures.
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5. Phased Development
Phase 1 - Vulture Peak Day Use and OHV Staging and Campground Areas
Time Frame: 1 to 10 Years Order of Magnitude Cost: $10,615,000
The first phase will provide developed day use facilities at two (2) easily accessible and popular
locations along Vulture Mine Road: the Vulture Peak Day Use Area and the OHV Day Use Area.
These two areas have been heavily disturbed from prior uses over the years. Development of
these sites will ultimately improve resource conditions.
Vulture Peak Day Use Area: The day use area will service as the main day use area and
administrative site on the interior of the R&PP area. Major facilities include a single story nature
center and amphitheater, picnic shelters, restrooms, below grade maintenance yard, nature
playground, competitive track, equestrian staging area, mountain bike trailhead, as well as the
existing trailhead. Reference page 6 for Design Features and Architectural Theme for styles and
finishes for all development of park facilities.
See Map ID reference number and associated map on page 15 (Figures 9 and 10)
Vulture Peak Day Use Area of Disturbance 8.78 acres
Approximate
Map ID Development Structure Description Disturbance
Structure
(sq. ft.)
Building footprint (Single story) 6,396
Associated parking area (43 spaces) 15,357
Nature Center
1 [RV pull-through parking (3 spaces) 4,625
(NC)
Seven (7) picnic tables with shade structures 7,000
Additional parking (11 spaces) 1,978
Four (4) tier concrete footprint 547
2 Amphitheater
Foot path from NC (7ft x 120ft — two way) 840
Equipment, Restrooms, picnic tables and shade
7,140
structures.
Super
3 playground [Associated parking area (38 spaces) 13,815
Foot path from NC (7ft x 140ft —two way) 980
Approximately 30 angled parking spaces for a
Equestrian Day
4 standard 20ft long pickup truck with an attached 26ft 49,385
Use Staging Area
long (4 horse) trailer
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Eight (8) picnic tables with shade structures and
associated parking area with sixty-six (66 spaces
5 Trailhead 39,480
including along the roadway) and three (3 additional
pull-through RV spaces)
Initial Maintenance yard/staging area and material
Below grade 49,217
pull area
maintenance
6 yard and staging Fully Developed Park Maintenance yard will occupy —
87,946
3 acres of land and a maintenance building with "
area
1000sq. ft. building footprint to include a restroom.
A portion of the "5" curve on Vulture Mine Road 47,520
(VMR) will be rehabilitated to a natural state.
Vegetation Rehab
7 areas The disturbed area east of VMR could be rehabilitated
with a phased in interpretive desert garden and 50,011
pathway
Table 2 — Day Use Area of Disturbance in Acres
OHV Day Use Area: The day use area will serve as the main staging area for OHV day use in the
R&PP. Major facilities include a staging area and trailhead, picnic shelters, informational signage,
a well, and restrooms. This area will initially be utilized as dry camping until a well has been
developed to service restroom facilities. Additionally, group camping facilities are proposed.
Vulture Peak OHV Staging and Campground Area of Disturbance " 18.56 acres
Development Approximate
Map ID Development Structure Disturbance
Structure
(sq. ft.)
8 Open Camping Three separate areas for RV Group Camping 456,123
Skills/Training
9 Fenced OHV training area 115,662
Area
Phased in with two (2) restrooms and shower
10 Restrooms facilities on concrete pads and associated parking (17 3,290
stalls)
11 Host Sites Two (2) RV host sites (3,000 sq. ft. each) 6,000
Day-
12 Use/Overflow Unpaved open area of — 3.9 acres 167,882
Parking
RV Clean out
13 Phased in with potential leach field 58,585
station
Well and pump facility — Initial development will be
14 Well 1000
dry camping.
Table 3 —Area of Disturbance in Acres for the OHV Staging Area and Group Campground
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Phase 2 - Vulture Peak Campground
Time Frame: 5 to 15 Years Order of Magnitude Cost: $13,925,000
The second phase is anticipated to commence midway through the development of Phase I and
will provide a developed campground for the R&PP area. The Vulture Peak Campground is
located west of Vulture Mine Road off the same intersection as the Vulture Peak Day Use Area.
The campground will include up to eighty (80) campsites with water and electricity hook-ups. The
campground will also include restrooms with showers, host campsites, walk-in tent camping,
auxiliary parking, OHV trail access, a dump station and equestrian/group camping facilities.
Area of Disturbance for the Family Campground — 10 acres
Approximate
Development
Map ID Structure Description Disturbance
Structure
(sq. ft.)
Fifty nine (59) back-in RV sites (4 Hosts Sites) 184,552
15 Camp sites
Twenty-one (21) pull-through spaces (1 Host Site) 117,600
Five (5) restroom and shower facilities on concrete
5,685
16 Restrooms pads
Five (5) Associated parking areas (5 spaces each) [ 4,965
Tent sites (10 x 1,034 sq. ft. each) 10,340
Restroom/shower facility 1,137
17 Walk-in Tent Sites
Decomposed Granite trail (4ft wide) 5,912
1,774
Equestrian/ Area available by reservation only
18 Group 76,222
Campground Restroom/shower facility
Campground Leach Field #1 (15,227 sq. ft.) 16,050
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leach fields Leach Field #2 (15,227 sq. ft.) 15,437
Pull-through RV clean-out south of Leach field #1 900
Well and pump facility 1000
Table 4— Family Campground Area of Disturbance in Acres
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6. Summary
Order of Magnitude Cost: $28, 570,000
In addition to the above costs, the County will provide maintenance and custodial services to all
facilities within the development. Funds for the phased development of this Park will be obtained
from County park user fees, the County general fund and from grants.
In the event that the R&PP lease is terminated, the County will follow the guidelines for
decommissioning and removal of improvements as per the BLM Manual Handbook H-2740-1
Chapter VIII section Gland G2.
7. County Park Fee Structure
MCPRD sets the user fee schedule for all County parks within the system which are reflected in
the table below. Additionally, Parks has recently revised the user fee schedule which is necessary
to bring the user fees more closely in line with typical fees for similar systems and to recover fee
services provided. Revenue generated for these fees will remain with Vulture Mountain
Recreation Area and will be utilized to pay for operations and maintenance.
Park Entry Fees
PRICE
Vehicle entry, all parks $7.00
Hike/Bike/Equestrian $2.00
Watercraft Motorized $4.00
Watercraft Non-Motorized $2.00
Archery Daily Supply Fee $2.00
- Children under 15 are free
School Bus -All Parks $15.00
Commercial Bus $55.00
- Motorized vehicle able to hold greater than 30 passengers
Commercial Passenger Van $25.00
- Motorized vehicle able to hold between 10 and 29 passengers
Spur Cross Conservation Area $3.00
- Children under 15 years are free
Hassayampa River Preserve Conservation Area Entry $5.00/person
- Children under 12 years are free
Discount Coupon Books
3 coupons for $15 (a $3 saving)
5 coupons for $24 (a $6 saving)
10 coupons for $45 (a $15 saving)
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Annual Pass
Annual Day-Use Entry Pass $85.00
• Allows card holder to access all Maricopa County Parks
• You may purchase your Annual Pass at any Maricopa County park location.
Add motorized watercraft $65.00
Add non-motorized watercraft $moo
Archery Supply Fee (Usery only) $48.00
- Children under 15 are exempt
Additional card for household member $20.00
- Must reside in same household
Replacement card for lost/stolen card
Senior Discount $20.00 off
- Discount for patrons 65 and older, Day-Use Annual Pass only. For more information, visit the page.
Disabled Veteran Discount 50% off
For more information on the Disabled Veteran Discount, visit the Af11.., page_
Hike/Bike/Equestrian Annual pass $3000
Facility Rental Fees
DAY USE PICNIC AREAS
Small Picnic Ramada Rental Fee $30.00
-2 to 4 Picnic tables, capacity up to 32 individuals
Medium Picnic Ramada Rental Fee $55.00
-6 to 10 Picnic tables,capacity up to 80 individuals
Large Picnic Ramada Rental Fee
-12 to 16 Picnic Tables, capacity up to 128 individuals
Amphitheater Rental $30/hour
- Two (2) hour minimum rental is required
Classroom Rental (Business Hours) $40/hour
Classroom Rental (After Flours) $60/hour
Meeting room $25/hour
Other Fees
Special Use Permit Application fee Waal
Amplified Music Fee $25.00
Photocopy Fee $oso
NSF Returned Check fee $25.00
Bounce House Fee $10.00
Fee-based programming/Special Interest Classes n/a
-As determined by Department
Coupon books, discounts, incentives n/a
- Department may offer seasonal discounts, coupons, and promotional incentives
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Camping Fees (Tent & RV)
SINGLE SITE CAMPING PRICE
Camping Reservation Fee $8.00
- Non-refundable reservation fee
Additional vehicles not in tow will be assessed a daily fee upon entering the park $7
Developed sites $32.00
- Designated camping sites with electrical and water hook-ups, dump station access, restrooms, picnic tables and grills.
Semi-Developed $22.00
- Designated camping site with restroorns, picnic tables, and grills
Primitive camping $15.00
- Non-designated or designated site, no amenities (Only available at Lake Pleasant and McDowell Mountain)
Shaded RV Sites
- Designated camping sites with water and electricity provided, shade cover
GROUP CAMPING
- Designated areas for large groups (adults 18 and over), restroom facilities within walking distance
Group Reservation fee $45.00
- Non-refundable reservation fee
Small Group area Waco
- Capacity for groups with Ito 10 camping vehicles
Midsized Group area $200.00
- Capacity for groups with 11 to 20 camping vehicles
Large Group area $300.00
- Capacity for groups with 21 to 35 camping vehicles, some capacity restrictions apply at specific parks
YOUTH CAMPING
- Designated areas for large groups of youth (aged 18 and younger, with parent), restroom facilities within walking distance
Youth Reservation fee $45.00
- Non-refundable reservation fee
Small Youth group area $50.00
-1. to 10 camping vehicles
Midsized Youth Group area $100.00
-II to 20 camping vehicles
Large Youth Group area Waal
-21 to 50 camping units, restrictions may apply at certain parks due to location capacityik For youth groups greater than
50, contact individual park for rates
Reservation Change/Transfer Fee $5.00
- Applies to all camping categories
Reservation Cancellation Fee $10.00
- Applies to all camping categories
Early Check Out Fee $15.00
Applies to all camping categories
Table 5— Maricopa County Parks Fee Schedule
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