STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: June 11, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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Authorize (1) the first amendment to the agreement between the City of Dallas and Dallas Independent School District to undertake design and construction of artificial turf fields at Willis Winters Park, and (2) the disbursement of 50% of the projects costs in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 when funds become available in fiscal year 2026 - Not to exceed $1,000,000.00 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
On December 8, 2003, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas Independent School District for a new soccer field, softball field, baseball field, concession and rest room structures and associated parking at Randall Park by Resolution No. 03-3389
This amendment is 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 Willis Winters Park/Woodrow Wilson High School, park staff and DISD staff will be bringing forward additional partnership projects for artificial turf conversions at Fair Oaks Park/Conrad 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 Willis Winters Park is $2,000,000, and the City will contribute 50% of the costs in the amount of $1,000,000.00. DISD will perform the w...
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