STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: June 11, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 13
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the first amendment to the agreement between the City of Dallas and Dallas ISD to undertake design and construction of artificial turf fields at Fair Oaks Park; and (2) the disbursement of the projects costs in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00 when funds become available in fiscal year 2026 - Not to exceed $1,100,000.00 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,000,000.00); Park Land Dedication Fund ($100,000.00) (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
On June 23, 2004, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas Independent School District for joint redevelopment, operation and maintenance of the Fair Oaks Park athletic complex located at 7600 Fair Oaks by Resolution No. 04-2184.
This amendment is a partnership with DISD to convert existing natural grass fields to artificial turf for better playability, more consistent usage due to weather resistance and a higher quality of surface for competition. The 2024 Bond Program includes agency match funds with DISD to partner on mutually beneficial projects such as this. In addition to Fair Oaks Park/Conrad High School, park staff and DISD staff will be bringing forward additional partnership projects for artificial turf conversions at Willis Winters Park/Woodrow Wilson High School, Dr. Frederick Douglass Todd Sr. Middle School, and a new artificial turf football field at Wheatland Park/Kimball High School. At Willis Winters Park and Fair Oaks Park, there will be two baseball/softball field conversations at each site.
The total estimated cost of the improvements at Fair Oaks Park is $2,400,00.000, and the City will contribute in the amount of $1,100,000.00. DISD will perform the work with ...
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