SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $300,000.00 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) under the Recreational Trails Grant Program 2024 to provide bike and hike trail in Santa Fe Park located in District 2; further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the award of this grant. The grant will be accounted for in the Parks Capital Grant Fund and requires a match in the amount of $75,000.00, which is available in the Parkland Improvement Fund for District 2.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council approved grant submission on January 22, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The Santa Fe Park has existed since 2003 and supports a high-density neighborhood. The parks lends itself to create a 10-foot wide, asphalt hike and bike trail of approximately 1 mile. The lighted trail would incorporate the detention pond portion of the park and is a large, beautiful open grassland area that has some existing grove of trees in the center. Already environmentally cleared, with rolling hill topography, it has some nice views and is very suitable as a leisure walking or biking trail. Ultimately, this trail would be able to connect to a larger trail system and lead to the river.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Goal 7.6 - Expand access to parks, open space, and recreational opportunities
"Provide a system of parks, trails, and recreational facilities that promote physical activity, health, and quality of life for residents of all ages and abilities."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.26 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan)
Policy 7.6.2 - Expand and connect trail systems
"Develop and expand hike and bike trails to improve connectivity between neighborhoods, parks, and community destinations."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.26 - Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehen...
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