VILLAGE OF BANCROFT
COMMUNITY ACTION
PLAN
BANCROFT BETTERMENT
CORPORATION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TASK FORCE
Park and recreation committee
Committee Priority
Develop and maintain community park and recreation system
Narrative
Community park and recreation systems and infrastructure need to be enhanced to better serve the needs of community residents, improve community appearance, and provide benefits to the community (i.e., economic development, tourism, improved health).
Committee Strategies and Goals
1. Enhance appearance and functionality of municipal park system.
2. Upgrade and enhance municipal athletic and recreation facilities, including renovation of baseball and softball fields and development of football field with a track
3. Create municipal programs related to parks and recreation.
Committee Action Plan and Timeline
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ACTIONS TASKS |
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Obtain Operation Roundup grant to begin Action Plan (Village Board and Bancroft Betterment Corporation, a 501(c)(3) organization)
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March 2004 completed ($500 grant) |
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Park Cleanup and maintenance
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May 2004 completed (on-going; annual event) |
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Membership in Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
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June 2004 completed; renewed annually by Village Board |
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Meeting and park walk through with Nebraska Statewide Arboretum staff
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May 2004 completed |
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Conduct Tree Assessment of municipal park utilizing State and District Foresters |
June 2004 completed
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GPS map of park (utilizing USDA NRCS staff) |
June 2004 completed
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Park landscape and utilization design plan by NE Statewide Arboretum (utilizing GPS map and Action Plan) |
Completed Winter 2004/05
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Creation of mini-park along Main Street drainage ditch area (part of NE Statewide Arboretum plan) |
Completed May 2005
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Creation of village trail system |
Grant applications submitted Sept/Oct 2005
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Village street tree inventory and assessment |
June 2004 completed
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Develop and adopt village tree ordinance |
Adopted by Village Board March 2005
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Create and appoint village Tree Board |
Appointed April 2005
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Seek and obtain Tree City, USA designation |
Submitted December 2005
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Develop recreation complex plan with community group representing school, village and other stakeholders |
Plan completed Fall 2004
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Obtain funding for recreation complex |
On-going (DEQ and Dinklage Fdn. Grants obtained Spring 2005)
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Complete construction of recreation complex |
Summer 2006
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Additional Action Tasks:
The following is a list of Action Tasks related to the main Bancroft Municipal Park broken down into short term (immediate to 1 year); medium-term (1-2 years); and long-term (2+ years).
Short-term:
| Flag Pole illumination |
| Band shell repair/restoration – researching history to determine course of action and potential relevance for historical designation, preservation and funding |
| Construction of additional athletic equipment storage shed – to replace storage in band shell |
| Landscaping around dike |
| “Bridge” across drainage ditch at north entrance of park |
| Repairs on Bring Memorial sign |
| Welcome sign for park |
Medium-Term
| Repair and replacement of lights, esp. softball field |
| Campground improvements |
| Repair and enhance picnic shelters – general repairs and maintenance, extend cement floors |
| West parking area – create more of a parking area look |
Long-term:
| Larger enclosed shelterhouse/picnic shelter – electricity, divided areas/rooms |
| Playground equipment replacement – for older equipment (metal slides and other equipment) |
HOUSING COMMITTEE
Committee Priority
Develop housing options for the Village of Bancroft.
Narrative
The Village of Bancroft has numerous issues concerning housing – a lack of adequate affordable single family housing; a lack of available lots for housing construction; and a shortage of available housing options for seniors. Community surveys have demonstrated that housing is an issue of primary concern for village residents. The Village will undertake steps to determine the housing needs and options of the community and to implement the recommended steps to provide an adequate, affordable housing supply that meets the needs of all segments of the village population, and to ensure an adequate housing supply for future development goals of the community.
Committee Strategies and Goals
1. Obtain funds for a Housing Market Study
2. Contract for a Housing Market Study
3. Conduct Housing Market Study
4. Public input on Housing Market Study and recommendations
5. Implement recommendations of Housing Market Study
Committee Workplan and Timeline
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ACTIONS TASKS |
tIMELINE |
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Submit proposal for CDBG funding for a Housing Market Study through NENEDD |
Completed October 2003
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Obtain CDBG award for Housing Market Study |
Completed February 2004
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Accept CDBG award |
Completed February 2004
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Contract with NENEDD for Housing Market Study
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Completed June 2004 |
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Conduct and complete Housing Market Study |
Completed by the Northeast NE Economic Development District
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Receive Housing Market Study |
Completed February 2005
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Public input on Housing Market Study and recommendations |
Completed at public meeting in February 2005
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Implement recommendations of Housing Market Study |
On-going; Village Housing Committee appointed in March 2005
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Obtain CDBG funding for comprehensive planning and zoning plan |
CDBG funding obtained May 2005
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Develop comprehensive planning and zoning plan |
To be completed Fall 2006
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Community infrastructure committee
Committee Priority
Enhance and modernize the water, sewer and street systems of the Village of Bancroft.
Narrative
Community infrastructure, namely the municipal water and sewer system and streets, need repairs, upgrades and betterment to provide a safe and reliable source of water and a functional municipal street system for the health, safety and future development of the community.
Committee Strategies and Goals
1. Repair and upgrade the municipal water and sewer system.
2. Develop and follow an annual street repair and maintenance program.
Committee Workplan and Timeline
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ACTION TASKS |
TIMELINE |
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Obtain CDBG Planning Grant for water system study |
Completed
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Undertake water system study and engineering report |
Completed
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Obtain DEQ State Revolving Loan Fund loan for water project
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Completed |
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Contract for and undertake Phase I of water project (system repairs and upgrades, water meters and test well)
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Completed Summer 2004 |
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Contract for and undertake Phase II of water project (new well)
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To be completed Fall 2005 |
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Determine street repairs and maintenance needs through street inventory
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Annually in Spring |
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Develop and adopt annual street repair and maintenance plan |
Annually in Summer
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Undertake annual street repairs and maintenance |
Annual
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Explore permanent paving of all non-paved village streets |
Plan obtained by Village Board Summer 2005
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Develop plan with village residents to permanently pave all non-paved village streets |
On-going – public meetings to be held in Winter 2005/06
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Obtain DEQ Funding for sewer system study |
Grant obtained March 2005 |
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Complete Sewer system study |
To be completed Fall 2005 |
Community foundation committee
Committee Priority
Create and implement a Community Foundation to support the Bancroft Betterment Corporation and its community and economic development projects.
Narrative
The residents of the Village of Bancroft will create, fund and implement a community foundation to support the Bancroft Betterment Corporation (BBC) and promote the general social and economic welfare of the Village of Bancroft.
Committee Strategies and Goals
1. Complete all necessary legal and IRS paperwork and filing to create a community foundation.
2. Implement a fundraising and public relations strategy for the newly created foundation.
3. Implement policies to carry out the purpose of the community foundation.
Committee Workplan and Timeline
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ACTIONS TASKS |
TIMELINE |
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Obtain the approval of and a resolution from the BBC officers to incorporate the community foundation as a “support organization” of the BBC |
Completed Sept. 2004
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Complete community foundation Articles of Incorporation
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Completed July 2005 |
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File necessary paperwork with the Nebraska Secretary of State and complete publication requirements
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Paperwork for the “Future of Bancroft Community Foundation” filed August 2005 |
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Complete necessary IRS tax exempt paperwork and file with IRS
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Pending |
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Complete community foundation by-laws and other necessary foundation policies (in collaboration with BBC officers) |
Pending
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Appoint community foundation board members (by BBC) |
Pending
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Develop fundraising and public relations plan |
Nov. 2005
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Implement fundraising and public relations plan |
Nov./Dec. 2005
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COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Committee Priority
To undertake initiatives and projects for the general betterment and beautification of the Bancroft community.
Narrative
This committee will coordinate initiatives and projects to ensure that Bancroft remains an attractive community, both aesthetically and in terms of relations with residents and visitors.
Committee Strategies and Goals
Committee Workplan and Timeline
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ACTIONS TASKS |
TIMELINE |
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Maintain landscaping around welcome signs around town entrances |
On-going annually
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Develop and disseminate monthly village newsletter
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Started March 2005; on-going monthly |
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Develop new, updated village website in conjunction with Bancroft-Rosalie School and Great Plains Communication
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Completed Summer 2005 |
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Coordinate community NCIP applications
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On-going annually |
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Coordinate community TARGET tourism self-evaluation |
Initial evaluation completed July 2005
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Original Plan: May 2004 Modified: Nov. 2004, Sept. 2005