DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 1
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of Grant Funds from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and License Agreement with San Antonio Housing Authority
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the acceptance of grant funds from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to provide improvements at Labor Street/Victoria Commons Park located in Council District 1, establishes a project budget in the amount of $150,000.00 for improvements and $50,000.00 for fitness programming, for a total of $200,000.00; authorizes the amendment to the FY 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Program budget, and executes a license agreement with San Antonio Housing Authority for use of their property. This ordinance also authorizes the Parks and Recreation Director to execute any and all related documents and accept any additional NRPA funds that may become available for this project during the term of this grant.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Coca Cola Company approached NRPA with grant funds to create an urban space for teens to recreate and participate in Fitness In The Park activities in San Antonio. Based on grantor's requirements and preferred location, Labor Street/Victoria Commons Park was identified to receive these funds. No formal submission for this award was required.
Labor Street/Victoria Commons became a City park earlier this year with the cooperative property exchange between the Parks and Recreation Department, San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) and the Center City Development Office. While currently there is an open play area located in the park, additional development and rehabilitation is required to maximize the use of this parcel for park activities. Prior to the property transfer, SAHA commissioned a master plan with public input from the surrounding neighborhood.
The grant funds will be used to construct outdoor f...
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