DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 10
SUBJECT:
Friesenhahn Park Expansion
SUMMARY:
This resolution recommends that Planning Commission authorize staff to acquire a 26.02 acre tract of land located off of Classen Road from the Long's Creek Homeowners Association. The property is adjacent to Friesenhahn Park, 15701 O'Connor Rd and is located in City Council District 10.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The proposed acquisition will be utilized for future park development and will expand Friesenhahn Park. With this acquisition, Friesenhahn Park will expand to approximately 38 acres. This is consistent with recommendations outlined in the Parks and Recreation System Strategic Plan for the Northeast subarea. This plan recommends the acquisition of additional park acreage to meet the service goals, especially in regards to neighborhood based parks.
Discussions began with representatives from Long's Creek Homeowners Association, District 10 Council Office and the Parks and Recreation Department in 2015. The Parks and Recreation Department has worked closely with the neighborhood residents and the Council Office to address the desire for additional park land in the community. There have been numerous meetings and site visits of all parties pertaining to this acquisition.
The property will be acquired using Certificate of Obligation funds appropriated in the FY 2016 budget.
ISSUE:
To achieve the goals of the Parks and Recreation System Strategic Plan for the Northeast subarea, this plan recommends acquisition of additional park acreage for future park development.
ALTERNATIVES:
To not acquire the property, this would not achieve the goals of the Parks and Recreation System Strategic Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds of $100,000.00 in Certificates of Obligation were appropriated in the FY 2016 budget for the Friesenhahn Park Expans...
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