STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: May 22, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 9
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) Amendment No. 1 to the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County, County Transportation Major Capital Improvement Projects 10233, for the purpose of providing funding for the Trinity Forest Spine Trail Phase 2 from the Santa Fe Trail just north of Tenison Park Golf Course to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Lawnview Station located at 5900 Scyene Road; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds from Dallas County in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for the County's share of the project cost in the Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Fund; and (3) execution of the agreement including all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Estimated Revenue: Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Fund $2,000,000.00
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Project Specific Agreement (PSA) with Dallas County for funding of Phase 2 of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail Project. The City is funding a total of $28,535,000.00 towards the cost of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project. In the PSA, Dallas County provided $3,335,000.00 for Phase 1 construction and, by this Amendment No. 1, will provide $2,000,000.00 towards construction of Phase 2. The actual award of the construction contract will be by separate action.
The Trinity Forest Spine Trail was identified in the Dallas Trail Network Master Plan as the primary link in southeast Dallas to the trail network. The Trinity Forest Spine Trail, when fully completed, will connect to the existing AT&T Trail. Additionally, the Trinity Forest Spine Trail will connect to the planned Five Mile Creek Trail, Trinity Forest Trail, and other trails in southern Dallas. The segment of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail currently under design will provide access to major public transportation, employment, residential areas, and a community park-Samuell-Grand Park.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 12, 2019, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County, County Transportation Major Capital Improvement Projects 10233, for trail design of Phase 1 of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail.
On January 8, 2020, the City Council Council authorized a Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County, County Transportation Major Capital Improvement Projects 10233, for trail design of Phase 1 of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail by Resolution No. 20-0131.
On June 3, 2021, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County, County Transportation Major Capital Improvement Projects 10233, for Phase 1 construction of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail.
On June 23, 2021, the City Council Council authorized a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County, County Transportation Major Capital Improvement Projects 10233, for construction of Phase 1 of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail by Resolution No. 21-1135.
On April 18, 2024, the Park and Recreation Board authorized Amendment No. 1 to the Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County, County Transportation Major Capital Improvement Projects 10233, for trail design of Phase 2 of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Estimated Revenue: Capital Gifts, Donation & Development Fund $2,000,000.00
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