City of San Antonio - File #: 19-8696

• File #: 19-8696
• Type: Real Property Acquisition
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 12/12/2019
• Posting Language: Ordinance approving the acceptance of a property donation from the San Antonio Housing Authority of 0.728 acres of land to serve as a neighborhood park located at 723 Arthur Street, in Council District 2. Funding in the amount of $1,000 for closing cost is available in the FY 2020 Parks & Recreation General Fund Adopted Budget. [Colleen M. Bridger, MPH, PhD, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/12/2019	1	City Council A Session	adopted	Pass

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Homer Garcia III, Interim Director


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2


SUBJECT:

Acceptance of a Land Donation from the San Antonio Housing Authority


SUMMARY:

This ordinance authorizes the acceptance of a property donation from the San Antonio Housing Authority of 0.728 acres of land to serve as a neighborhood park located at 723 Arthur Street, in Council District 2. Funding in the amount of $1,000 for closing cost is available in the FY 2020 Parks & Recreation General Fund Adopted Budget.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The proposed property donation of Phillis Wheatley Park as approved by the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) Board of Commissioners will serve as a neighborhood park in Council District 2. The acquisition of this park is consistent with the goals and objectives outlined in the SA Parks System Plan which recommends providing equitable access to parks and recreation activities and addressing a recreational need in an urban environment. The property is accessible to pedestrians and provides additional public park land in an underserved area.

Phillis Wheatley Park opened in September 2019 and includes a playground, exercise equipment, pavilion, seating, shade canopies, green space and parking. A public art component featuring mosaic glass tile memorial walls, statues and benches was included in the development of the park. As a condition of the Deed to the property, the San Antonio Housing Authority is requesting that the park be named "Phillis Wheatley Park."

The Parks and Recreation Department consistently looks for opportunities to collaborate with potential partners to establish public green space and provide recreational opportunities to meet the needs of the community. This project incorporated a robust public engagement effort with multiple public input meetings, and the final design and constructed park is a reflection of the community's feedback. Phillis Whea...