DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 3
SUBJECT:
Lease Agreement for land from I.H. 37 Land, Ltd. for the Salado Creek Greenway Trail project from Southside Lions Park to Southeast Military Drive
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes execution of a Lease Agreement for land from I.H. 37 Land, Ltd. for a term of up to 20 years for the Salado Creek Greenway Trail (Southside Lions Park to Southeast Military Drive) project, included in the FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program budget, located in Council District 3.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The proposed Lease Agreement will allow for the expansion of the Salado Creek Greenway Trail from Southside Lions Park to Southeast Military Drive, enhancing bike and pedestrian connectivity and park access for adjacent residents. The property is located within the 100-year floodplain, adjacent to the Salado Creek Greenway Trail in Council District 3. This action is consistent with the City's objectives to acquire and preserve open space along San Antonio waterways and to develop multi-use hike and bike trails, trailheads, signage and associated amenities for use by San Antonio residents and visitors.
The Salado Creek Greenway is part of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails system, which is funded through sales tax initiatives approved by voters in 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015. The objectives of the Program are to acquire and preserve open space along San Antonio waterways and to develop multi-use hike and bike trails, trailheads, signage and associated amenities for use by San Antonio residents and visitors.
The segment of the Salado Creek Greenway from Southside Lions Park to Southeast Military Drive is currently in design. This segment will be just over three miles long, making a total of 11 miles of connected trail from Ft. Sam Houston to Southeast Military Drive, where a new trailhead parking area will be built.
ISSUE:
This ordinanc...
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