HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Silver Lake ParkMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 21, 2018
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE
LOCAL PARKS GRANT PROGRAM FOR SILVER LAKE PARK
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution authorizing and
directing staff to participate in a Local Parks Grant program for the
development of Silver Lake Park. The City's matching contribution will be
the donation of the land from Newcrest Image/Mr. Patel.
FUNDING SOURCE: NA
BACKGROUND: The City has a unique opportunity to acquire 17 acres of parkland and a
natural spring fed pond. The new park would enhance the parks and
recreation services offered to Grapevine residents. The City would be it
the best position to manage this natural area and expose residents and
visitors alike to nature based programming.
The proposed park will include the following amenities: concrete trails, soft
surface trails, restroom, naturalized stream, park signage, boardwalks,
pavilion, primitive camp sites, public parking, lake overlooks, fishing pier
and kayak launch. Additional program elements may be addled during the
design development process.
The City has had initial visits with Texas Parks & Wildlife regarding the
parkland acquisition. It is the opinion of the TPWD biologist that this asset
would be best managed by the City. The creation of this park would also
be considered very favorable for grant funding via Texas Parks & Wildlife.
The recommended resolution will allow staff to move forward in applying
for grant funding for the project.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
ON BEHALF OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PARK GRANT
PROGRAM, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE
"PROGRAM"; CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS
ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE;
CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT MATCHING SHARE
IS READILY AVAILABLE; AND DEDICATING THE
PROPOSED SITE FOR PERMANENT PUBLIC PARK AND
RECREATIONAL USES.
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine ("the Applicant") is fully eligible to receive
assistance under the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is desirous of authorizing an official to represent and act
for the Applicant in dealing with the Parks and Recreation Department ("the Department")
concerning the Program; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Applicant hereby certifies that they are eligible to receive
assistance under the Program.
Section 2. That the Applicant hereby certifies that the matching share for this
application is readily available at this time.
Section 3. That the Applicant hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager
to act for the Applicant in dealing with the Department for the purposes of the Program,
and that the City Manager is hereby officially designated as the representative in this
regard.
Section 4. The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes the official to make
application to the Department concerning the site to be known as Silver Lake Park and
is hereby dedicated (or will be dedicated upon completion of the proposed acquisition)
for public park and recreation purposes in perpetuity (or for the lease term, if legal control
is through a lease). Projects with federal monies may have differing requirements.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of August, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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Park Amenities:
1. Trail Connection to City Wide System
2. Soft Surface Nature Trails
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3. Restroom _
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4. Naturalized Stream with Waterfall
5. Park Signage
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6. Boardwalks &Trail Overlooks
Pavilion on the Lake
8. Terraced Event Spaces with Seating
& Shade Structures
9. Primitive Camping
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Park Amenities Cont.:
10. Public Parking (24 Spaces)
11. Lake Overlook
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12. 6.2 Acre Lake Max. Depth: 23.4'
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13. Lake Fountains (3Total)
14. Fishing Pier
15. Kayak, Canoe & Paddle Boat Launch
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16. Ropes Course/Zipline
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Park Information:
Area North of Bass Pro Drive: 15 Acres
Area South of Bass Pro Drive: 2 Acres
Total Park Area: 17 Acres
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