STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: October 23, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an application for an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant in the amount of $1,020,000.00 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Glendale Park Phase 1 Implementation located at 1515 East Ledbetter Drive - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) administers the Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant. Funding for this program comes from a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods through the Texas Recreation and Parks Account, the Texas Large County and Municipality Recreation and Parks Account, and from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.
The scoring criteria for this grant program includes: development or the extension of parks; a locally adopted and department-approved park master plan, reduction of the threat to the public availability of a conservation or recreation opportunity; location in an underserved area; involvement of public or private cooperation and meets the goals of TPWD Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan.
Glendale Park is a 63.4-acre community park, that was established in 1934 on East Ledbetter Drive near Pentagon Parkway. Glendale Park is identified by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department as the candidate for this funding application due to its completion of a Master Plan outlining the Phase 1 redevelopment priorities and the availability of match funds.
Phase 1 Implementation of the Glendale Park Master Plan will include installation of a new, all-inclusive playground, updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant picnic area and amenities, and a new ADA accessible pavilion.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 10, 2019, the Park and Recreation Board authorized an application for an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant in the amount of $1,020,000.00 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Glendale Park Phase 1 Implementation located at 1515 East Ledbetter Drive.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. 2017 Bond Funds in the amount of $1,020,000.00 for Glendale Park Phase 1 Implementation will be used for the match funding requirement.
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