STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: June 14, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) acquisition of approximately 12,313,671 square feet (282.68 acres) of land located at 8600 Clark Road from the Trust for Public Land for development of a future park; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 in the Reforestation Fund - Not to exceed $2,550,000.00 ($2,500,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $50,000.00) - Financing: Reforestation Fund (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes the acquisition of approximately 12,313,671 square feet (282.68 acres) of land (Property) located at 8600 Clark Road from the Trust for Public Land for development of a future park (Exhibit A). The total purchase price for this acquisition is $2,550,000.00 based on an independent appraisal and further negotiations with the property owner ($2,500,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $50,000.00). Funds used for this acquisition are from the Reforestation Fund. This fund is financed through tree mitigation proceeds. The Director of Development Services, who manages the Reforestation Fund, is agreeable to the Dallas Park & Recreation Department (DPARD) acquiring this forested land using this fund.
The criteria for acquisition of forested land with Reforestation Funds includes: 1) Acquisition of land for and to benefit the public good; 2) Land acquired must be conserved and retained (Section 51A-10.102 and 51A-10.135) to support tree canopy coverage and the enhancement of wildlife habitat; 3) The prioritization of sites that are development-threatened habitat areas and provide interconnectedness with natural area corridors for retention of continuous tree canopy, including city parks and riparian zones; and ...
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