STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 5, 7, 9
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) 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 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 in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from Dallas County for the County's share of the project cost in the Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Fund; (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in the Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Fund; and (4) execution of the agreement including all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information for potential future costs)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a Project Funding Agreement (PFA) with Dallas County to establish the terms for the design, specifications, estimates, and construction for the first 4.25 miles of the planned approximately 8-mile Trinity Forest Spine Trail, 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. This project is to be funded equally by Dallas County and the City for a total cost of $1,000,000.00 with the City as project lead. In collaboration with the Circuit Trail Conservancy, the City is currently developing construction plans for the trail. After completion of the trail design and an opinion of probable cost is developed, the City and Dallas County will execute a Project Specific Agreement for construction of the project. The PFA establishes the terms of the project and secures the County’s funds.
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.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. Future estimated cost includes $500,000.00 for the City’s portion for this project funding agreement from 2017 General Obligation Bond Funds (subject to appropriations).
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