STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts and Culture
AGENDA DATE: December 11, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 5
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the National Park Service through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) the amount of $1,500,000.00 for the development of Crawford Memorial Park located at 8700 Elam Road for the period May 14, 2024 through May 13, 2027; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 in the TPWD Crawford Memorial Phase 1 Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 in the TPWD Crawford Memorial Phase 1 Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with TPWD and all terms, conditions and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $3,000,000.00 - Financing: TPWD Crawford Memorial Phase 1 Grant Fund ($1,500,000.00) and Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,500,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
The TPWD administers the Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant. Funding for this program comes from a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods through the Texas Recreation and Parks Account, the Texas Large County and Municipality Recreation and Parks Account, and from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.
The scoring criteria for this grant program includes development or the extension of parks; a locally adopted and department-approved park master plan, reduction of the threat to the public availability of a conservation or recreation opportunity, location in an underserved area, involvement of public or private cooperation and meets the goals of the TPWD Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan.
The grant program stipulates a 50 percent match funding requirement. The City’s existing 2017 Bond allocation for the Crawford Memorial Park project will be used for the required funding match.
Crawford Memorial Park is a 266.2-acre metropolitan park, that was established in 1954 in the Pleasant Grove community in South Dallas. Crawford Memorial Park was identified by the Dallas Park & Recreation Department as the candidate for this funding application due to its completion of a Signature Park Master Plan outlining the Phase One development priorities.
Based on the current master plan, Phase One development will include installation of the new loop trail, pedestrian bridges, an all-abilities playground, an accessible picnic area, and preservation of remnant Blackland Prairie.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Review master plan, finalize design, and schedule construction May 2025
Begin Construction August 2025
Complete Construction November 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 22, 2021, the City Council authorized an application for the local Parks Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the TPWD by Resolution No:21-1654; and the City is owner of said parkland.
On November 7, 2024, the Park and Recreation Board authorized the acceptance of a grant from the National Park Service through the TPWD for the Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program (Federal Award ID No. P24AP00416, Assistance Listing No. 15.916).
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
TPWD Crawford Memorial Phase 1 Grant Fund |
$1,500,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$1,500,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$3,000,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Federal Participation (TPWD) $1,500,000.00
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund $1,500,000.00
Total Project Cost $3,000,000.00
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