PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: April 22, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for improvements to Community Park at Fair Park, located at 1200 Second Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00; (2) the acceptance of an award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for improvements to the Community Park at Fair Park, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00; (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 in the TPWD Community Park at Fair Park Grant Fund; (4) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 in the TPWD Community Park at Fair Park Grant Fund; (5) the disbursement of funds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 from the TPWD Community Park at Fair Park Grant Fund; and (6) execution of the agreement with TPWD and all terms, conditions and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $3,000,000.00 - Financing: TPWD Community Park at Fair Park Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
On June 22, 2025, the Texas State Senate passed Senate Bill 1 allocating funding to projects across the State, including Community Park at Fair Park. As part of the funding approval process TPWD requires a project application and resolution.
This action will authorize an application and resolution that will be submitted to TPWD to begin TPWD's contract development and funding approval process. This funding will be allocated toward development of Community Park at Fair Park.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 16, 2026, the Park and Recreation Board approved an application to the TPWD for improvements to Community Park at Fair Park, located at 3809 Grand Avenue.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund
FY 2026
FY 2027
Future Years
TPWD Community Park at Fair Park Grant Fund
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