PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: May 27, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a construction services contract for the construction of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail Phase II to provide a 12-foot-wide trail from Samuell Boulevard to Lawnview Park - A&C Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $3,217,156.46 in the Capital Gifts, Donation and & Development Fund - Not to exceed $16,091,000.00 $16,091,599.50 - Financing: 2017 Bond Fund (Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund ($12,317,114.79), Capital Gifts, Donation & Development Fund ($3,217,156.46), and Parkland Dedication Program Fund ($556,728.75 $557,328.25)
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BACKGROUND
Currently, 3.5 miles of the 11-mile gap has been completed, and this portion will add an additional 2.8-mile section that will help complete "The Loop Trail", a 50-mile trail circumnavigating Dallas. This trail section also incorporates a bridge connection across White Rock Creek to the recently acquired Parkdale Lake property from Lawnview Park which is currently inaccessible to park patrons.
The project scope is to build 12-foot-wide multi-use trail including eight prefabricated bridges and concrete board walks to connect the Trinity Forest Spine Trail Phase I at Samuel Boulevard to Lawnview Park.
The economic impact on trails, based on a previous study commissioned by the Park & Recreation Department, was determined to be 50:1. This trail with a cost of $16.1 million is projected to generate $80.5 million in economic impact.
A&C Construction, Inc. has had no contractual activities with the City of Dallas within the past three years.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction June 2026
Complete Construction December 2027
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 10, 2019, the Bo...
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