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CLUB INFORMATION:
NAME: Essex County ATV Club Inc
ADDRESS: 7075 Eagle Cres, McGregor, ON, N0R 1J0
CLUB PRESIDENT: Jim O’Neill (519)726-5207
PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Jim O’Neill (519) 726-5207

CLUB PROFILE:
The Essex County ATV (ECATV) club was started in 2004 with the intention of serving the ATV riders in Essex and Kent Counties. Initially the club had troubles securing land use permission but that has changed with the agreement for the use of 3 properties consisting of over 200 acres and the potential to link to over 21 kms of trails. The club has been involved in a Search and Rescue Training Program as has held a fundraiser for the Amherstburg Food Bank raising over $2100. The club has 50 members and is in good standing with the OFATV.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project proposal from the ECATV club involves three properties where the bush lots are overgrown with hawthorn and rose bushes. In order to remove the growth and avoid injury to volunteers, the removal will be done with equipment. Once the trails are opened, volunteers will work with the contractor to build 3 bridges, set the trail bed, provide the appropriate signage and manage the warden program.

AUTHORITY TO UNDERTAKE PROPOSED PROJECT:
The club has land use agreements (attached to proposal) in place and has held discussions with the property owners.

INSURANCE WAIVERS FOR VOLUNTEERS:
The work will be completed by ECATV volunteers who will be covered under the OFATV policy.

CONTRACTORS WSIB CERTIFICATE #:
KAA Lawn Care is committed to undertake the project and have provided the necessary insurance documents to the club (attached).

BUDGET:
KAA Lawn Care $8750
Volunteer hrs 200 X $9 $1800
Project cost $10550
ECATV Club contribution $2110
Allowable volunteer hrs $1055
Grant request $7385
OTHER COMMENTS:
ECATV club will undertake a major clean-up of the Canard River that impacts the new trail system. This environmental project will alleviate the potential for flooding and the erosion of farm land.

PROJECT PROMOTIONS:
Local media have looked favourably on the activities of the ECATV and we anticipate positive coverage with is trail building project.

OFATV REVIEW RECOMMENDATION:
This project proposal is complete and the ECATV should be notified that they can proceed with their project.

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These images were captured during our Trail Development Work Days