1. Site Plan for: Krotz Springs Boat Launch Town of Krotz Springs Greater Krotz Springs Port Commission Presented by: Mireya Laigast, Project Manager - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Daniel McElmurray, Landscape Architect – Perez, APC PEREZ, APC

2. Topics of Discussion Purpose of Meeting Purpose of Meeting Background Background Recommended Plan for Boat Launch Recommended Plan for Boat Launch – Constraints and Opportunities – Proposed Improvements – Phasing and Costs What’s the Next Step? What’s the Next Step? Summary Summary Open to Discussion and Feedback Open to Discussion and Feedback

3. Purpose of Meeting Provide you an overview of projects currently in Site Planning Phase Provide you an overview of projects currently in Site Planning Phase Present recommended boat launch improvements at Krotz Springs Present recommended boat launch improvements at Krotz Springs Solicit Feedback Solicit Feedback Determine level of support for the projects Determine level of support for the projects

4. Project Background This Project is part of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System Project, Louisiana as authorized in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986. This Project is part of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System Project, Louisiana as authorized in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986. – Under the Recreational Element Project authorized construction of 15 boat landings “in the vicinity of” the Atchafalaya Basin. Project authorized construction of 15 boat landings “in the vicinity of” the Atchafalaya Basin. Received limited funding on recreation projects until WRDA 2000. Received limited funding on recreation projects until WRDA 2000. Krotz Springs Boat Launch is currently slated to be launch 5 of 15. Krotz Springs Boat Launch is currently slated to be launch 5 of 15.

5. john eblen: RPC input from Lynn john eblen: RPC input from Lynn Krotz Springs Boat Launch Access Points Parking Area ExistingLaunch

6. Steep grade of boat launch Poor condition of existing launch Limited width of parking area Limited number of parking spaces Limited property boundaries Adjacent pipeline Overhead electric lines Limited security features Steep grade of boat launch Poor condition of existing launch Limited width of parking area Limited number of parking spaces Limited property boundaries Adjacent pipeline Overhead electric lines Limited security features Project Issues

7. Poor Condition of Existing Ramp Steep Grade of Ramp Inadequate Parking and Turnaround Area

8. Krotz Springs Boat Launch Proposed Improvements Coordinated Signage Improved Access from Service Road New Three Lane Boat Launch Expanded Gravel Parking Area & ADA-compliant Parking New Floating Dock Canoe Launch Landscaping Trash receptacles Security Lighting

9. Krotz Springs Boat Launch Proposed Improvements

10. New Signage

11. Krotz Springs Boat Launch Proposed Improvements Expanded Parking Area and Access Road New Security Lighting Gravel Parking Area

12. Krotz Springs Boat Launch Proposed Improvements New Three Lane Launch Canoe Launch

13. Krotz Springs Boat Launch Proposed Improvements New Floating Dock Landscaping

14. Project Phasing Construct new three lane launch and install new floating dock Expand parking area and grade Install curbing Cover access lanes and parking areas with limestone gravel Renovate existing launch into canoe launch Install security lighting Install landscaping Construct new three lane launch and install new floating dock Expand parking area and grade Install curbing Cover access lanes and parking areas with limestone gravel Renovate existing launch into canoe launch Install security lighting Install landscaping

15. Krotz Springs$471,000 Local match required, contributed on behalf of the Town of Krotz Springs and the Greater Krotz Springs Port Commission by DNR Projected Costs

16. What’s the Next Step?  Step 1 - Complete final layout by 31 August 2002, based on your feedback tonight, via e-mail or regular mail.  Step 2 - Begin project engineering design (plans and specs).  Step 3 - Complete Engineering Documentation Report by 31 December 2002.  Step 4 - Complete plans and specifications by 30 Sept 2003.  Step 5 - Execute Project Cooperation Agreement with Port Commission by 31 October 2003.  Step 6 - BCOE Review completed by 30 November 2003.  Step 7 - Construction in FY04 pending funding, scheduled to take advantage of mid-year low water season. Note: This schedule is tentative and is contingent upon federal funding

17. Contact: Daniel McElmurray Perez, APC 909 Poydras St Suite 2250 New Orleans, LA 70112mcelmurray@e-perez.com Phone: 504.584.5104 Fax: 504.584.5140 Contact: Daniel McElmurray Perez, APC 909 Poydras St Suite 2250 New Orleans, LA 70112mcelmurray@e-perez.com Phone: 504.584.5104 Fax: 504.584.5140 We want your comments!