Department: Parks and Recreation Department
SUBJECT:
The donation of properties to the Parks and Recreation Department
SUMMARY:
The properties consists of approximately 16.353 acres, located west of Blanco Rd, situated north of Loop 410, south of Wurzbach Parkway and in Council District 9. Sandy Jenkins, Parks Project Manager, Park Project Services (210) 207-2721 sandy.jenkins@sanantonio.gov.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Council District: 9
Filing Date: February 18, 2015
Owner: Wal Mart Real Estate Business Trust
Staff Coordinator: Sandy Jenkins, Parks Project Manager, Park Project Services (210) 207-2721
Case History:
An opportunity of donation and acquisition of property between Wal Mart Real Estate Business Trust and the Parks and Recreation Department; and the donation includes approximately 16.353 acres of land for the continued use of an open space destination in City Council District 9.
ANALYSIS:
This 16.353 acre land donation meets the goals outlined in the Far North Subarea of the Parks System Strategic Plan. Specifically, the acquisition of additional park acreage is to connect park to neighborhoods, community parks and develop cooperative efforts with NISD for park development and programs
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Parks and Recreation recommends the Approval of the proposed resolution, recommending that City Council authorize the acquisition/donation of 16.353 acres of property.