DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 7
SUBJECT:
Execution of a Joint Use Agreement with Pedcor Investments, LLC
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the execution of a Joint Use Agreement with Pedcor Investments granting Pedcor access to certain property owned and controlled by the City of San Antonio at Leon Creek Greenway near Bandera Road. Pedcor plans to develop the Trails at Leon Creek multi-family living facility at 7635 Bandera Road. The Leon Creek Greenway is located directly adjacent to the northwest of the future site of the Trails at Leon Creek. Pedcor is requesting permission to access city owned property to install and maintain utility improvements and construct sidewalk connections to the existing linear trails at Leon Creek. The execution of this Joint Use Agreement will grant Pedcor permission to access city owned property to install and maintain the outlined improvements.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Trails at Leon Creek will include approximately 296 units and will be developed over a 23.6 acre tract in NCB 18559 located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Bandera and Ebert Road. The development will also include a recreation center, swimming pool, dog park and playgrounds for their residents.
The proposed Joint Use Agreement will grant Pedcor access to Leon Creek Greenway property so they may install and maintain an 8” Sanitary Sewer Main which will connect to an existing 33” SAWS sewer line, two 24” Storm Sewer Mains and two 36” Storm Sewer Mains. Although installation of the proposed sanitary and storm sewer improvements will require Pedcor to open-cut across the city property and trails; there will be no interruption of services for users of Leon Creek Greenway. Pedcor will provide a temporary alternative trail route during construction at all times.
Pedcor will also provide two sidewalk trail connections from the multi-family development to the existing Leon Creek Trail. These connections are consistent with the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan which identifies increased pedestrian access to trails and neighborhood parks as a priority.
The Joint Use Agreement also allows for enhanced security measures at Leon Creek Greenway. Pedcor has committed to purchase and install two Rath Security Emergency Solar Tower Phones, Model 2100-TSC (emergency call boxes) along the greenway within the general proximity of the proposed joint use areas. The precise locations will be determined by appropriate Parks and Recreation staff.
ISSUE:
The proposed Joint Use Agreement will allow for Pedcor to provide necessary utility services for the Trails at Leon Creek Multi-Family Development and will provide a portion of the Leon Creek Greenway additional security with the installation of two emergency call boxes. Pedcor will also provide future residents direct pedestrian access to Leon Creek Greenway in a manner consistent with the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan.
ALTERNATIVES:
Shared use of the property provides the most cost effective manner in which to provide the Trails of Leon Creek with the necessary utility services. If this Joint Use Agreement is not authorized, an alternative site for the sanitary and storm sewer mains will have to be identified and this project would not include the emergency call boxes and sidewalk connections to Leon Creek Greenway.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the Department.
The estimated value for purchase and installation of two Rath Security Emergency Solar Tower Phones, Model 2100-TSC by Pedcor is estimated at $12,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a Joint Use Agreement with Pedcor Investments, LLC.