DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Funding Agreement: Botanical Gardens (2012 Bond Project)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the execution of a funding agreement with San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 and authorizing payment, for the Botanical Gardens improvement project, a 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond Program project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 12, 2012, San Antonio voters approved the 2012-2017 Bond Program, consisting of five propositions totaling $596 Million. As part of that program, $1,200,000.00 in Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements General Obligation Bond funds were approved for park upgrades to be completed within select areas of the Garden, as part of the San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc., improvement project.
The City-owned San Antonio Botanical Garden, located at 555 Funston Place, was opened to the public on May 3, 1980. Charted in 1980, the San Antonio Botanical Garden Society, Inc., is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit support organization specifically established in support of the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The mission of this organization is to support the San Antonio Botanical Garden in its role of inspiring people to connect with the world of plants and help them to understand the importance of plants in our lives. In this partnership, the San Antonio Botanical Garden Society, Inc., has brought major capital improvements to the Botanical Garden such as: the Lucile Halsell Conservatory, the Sullivan Carriage House, the Auld House, acquisition of Funston Properties, Texas Native Trail Revitalization, upgraded children's facilities, extensive landscape lighting, and master planning.
As part of their continuing efforts to support, improve, educate and serve the City's growing community, San Antonio Botanical Garden...
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