3. Flood Control Zone (Public Access and Recreational Amenities

The Flood Control Zone area consists of 60 acres along the north portion of the site, consistent with the BVCP Park, Urban and Other (PK-U/O) land use and is intended to include public lands used for a variety of active and passive recreational purposes and for flood control purposes. Key terms relating to the flood control zone include: 

• Land for Flood Mitigation. The university will dedicate 80 acres of the property to the city for its flood mitigation project and open space.
  
  
• Amended Fill Alternative. Included is an alternative flood mitigation layout that reduces the volume of fill and associated cost from $10 M to $3M. The alternative layout utilizes a roadway embankment for South Loop Drive along the boundary between the Development Zone and Flood Control Zone.
  
  
• CU Boulder Recreational Facilities. The university will develop recreational facilities up to 30 acres in this zone. The specific facilities are not yet known, though the agreement does prohibit any large-scale sport venue that is defined as exceeding a fixed seating capacity of 3,000 people (e.g., smaller than Boulder High Sports Facility).
  
  
• Running Track and Dog Park. The city and university will jointly consider a formal running track and dog park with public access.