STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: October 27, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 12
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year interlocal agreement with the Richardson Independent School District for (1) shared access of campus grounds and (2) the design and construction of park improvements at Parkhill Junior High School located at 16500 Shadybank Drive for the period of November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2026, with an option to extend the agreement for one ten-year period - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (See Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
Throughout Dallas, there are areas that are deficient in park land and open space. A strategy utilized nationally to increase resident access to parks and open spaces is to partner with schools to make their campuses available to the neighboring residents. By partnering with Richardson Independent School District (RISD), the City will be able to fill a service gap without the need to acquire new park land. Approval of this item will support an overall initiative to ensure as many residents as possible have access to a park or open space within a ten-minute walk of their home.
This agreement focuses on an underutilized portion on the southeast portion of the Parkhill Junior High School campus. Currently, residents adjacent to the campus are utilizing the tract of land as a dog park.
Deal Points:
• City of Dallas Park & Recreation agrees to:
o Maintain the site for the length of the agreement
o Make improvements to the site including fencing, gate, and other amenities as needed
• RISD agrees to:
o Allow public access to the site during normal park hours for the length of the agreement
o Partner on improvements to site if funding is available
• Other terms
o Boundary to be defined by attached image (generally bounded by intersection and tree line/creek)
o Term to expire on October 31, 2026
o 10-year renewal period if RISD does not require the site for new Parkhill Junior High building
o Termination for cause
§ Cause to be defined as City negligence, abandoning maintenance requirements of site, and/or other reasons to be defined
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 15, 2021, the Park and Recreation Board authorized an interlocal agreement between the City of Dallas and the Richardson Independent School District shared access of campus grounds and the design and construction of park improvements at Parkhill Junior High School.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. Estimated future costs are approximately $40,216 for park improvements to be paid from the Capital Gifts Donations and Development Fund, as well as $40,000 annually in General Funds for operating and maintenance for the duration of the agreement.