PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: June 24, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 11
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an amendment of the Interlocal aAgreement (ILA) between the City of Dallas and the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) to include: (1) the addition of Dallas County as a third party to the ILA; (2) assignment of City responsibilities to Dallas County after one year; and (3) approval of the City's one-time contribution of equipment in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for outdoor improvements at the former Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School campus located at 14040 Rolling Hills Lane in consideration for RISD's grant to the City and Dallas County of a public access easement to the outdoor recreational area - Not to exceed $400,000.00 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund
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BACKGROUND
On October 23, 2024, the City Council authorized the twenty-year interlocal agreement with the two five-year renewal options with the Richardson Independent School District for shared campus access for neighborhood recreational use. The parties now desire to modify the agreement to add Dallas County as a party and assign the City's obligations to Dallas County in accordance with the deal points listed below. This amendment and assignment of responsibility to Dallas County will provide general public access to the recreational area through the grant of a public access easement while providing a cost savings to the City since the maintenance and programming responsibilities will be assumed by Dallas County. This action will eliminate the City's obligations and provide a one-time contribution of equipment in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 to develop the park by Dallas County. This agreement focuses on an open portion of the former Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School campus that is approximately 3 acres, which is located adjacent to the Cottonwood Creek Tra...
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