HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Local Parks Grant Program MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 16, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE
LOCAL PARKS GRANT PROGRAM FOR SETTLERS PARK PHASE 2
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution authorizing and
directing staff to participate in the Local Parks Grant program for the
development of Settlers Park Phase 2.
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A until grant is approved
BACKGROUND: In 2019, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department awarded the City
$500,000 through the Local Parks Grant program for Settlers Park. Due to
impacts from the COVID pandemic including increased construction costs,
the development of Settlers Park was phased to keep the project moving
forward. Phase 1 is currently underway and scheduled to be completed by
late fall. Amenities in Phase 1 include a segment of the concrete and soft
surface trails, restroom, small pavilion, a portion of the fishing pier,
elevated boardwalk with picnic area, gravel parking lot, and park signage.
The complete development of Settlers Park is projected to require three
phases. The anticipated cost for Phase 2 is $4,540,447, which will include
a selection of remaining amenities that would best complement phase one
amenities. Remaining key amenities include kayak launch, large
education pavilion, completed fishing pier, event pier and pavilion over the
pond, wetland boardwalk, primitive campsites, and completed concrete
and soft surface trails.
The recommended resolution will allow staff to move forward in applying
for grant funding for the project.
The grant requires a 100% City match. We are requesting $750,000. If
that amount is granted, the City funds necessary to match the grant would
be $750,000. Any expense above the total of the grant and City match will
be the responsibility of the City.
Staff recommends approval.