Res 037-2010 3/2/2010 RESOLUTION NO. �� °�� � O
Resolution Amending The City's Park, Recreation, And Open
Space Plan
WHEREAS, it is desirable to resubmit a matching grant application to the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a trail and other improvements to the
80-acre Wichita Bluff Open Space; and,
WHEREAS, amendment to project prioritization in the Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space Plan will increase the grant application scoring.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The attached Prioritization of Needs in the City's Parks, Recreation, and
Open Space P/an is hereby amended to reorder the project priorities as
described therein.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of March, 2010.
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MAY
ATTEST:
'ty Clerk
Table 31
Prioritization of Needs, Timelines and Recommended Funding Sources
(S) Standards Based (D) Demand Based (R) Resource based
Project Start Complete (Complete Funding Comments Cost
In City's 5 (M$)
Yr. CIP)
Park land 2010 2020 2013 1,3,4,5 Acquire 455 acres for four 8
acquisition (S) (R) community parks, 462 acres far three
lar e urban arks.
Circle Trail 2010 2017 2012 1,3,4,5 18 miles of trail construction to 8.9
completion (R) (D) complete the Circle Trail, plus a one
mile spur to Wood Memorial Park, a
one mile spur to downtown, and a
five mile spur along the R/R from
Wichita River to Missile Road.
Outdoor Theater 2010 2011 2013 1,2,3,4,5 The outdoor education theater would .025
(S)(D) be located at the Wichita Bluff Open
S ace.
Falls Flyover 2010 2011 2010 1,3 Second phase of tree planting for the .127
landscaping at US eastern sections of interchange.
287/281/82 (R)
Lake Wichita Park 2011 2012 2010 1,3 Located on shore on Circle Trail by .375
concession building Hill for food and drink sales, rental
(R)(D) hall, water craft rentals, four wheel
cycle rentals.
Sunset Terrace 2012 2012 2011 1,3 To span the irrigation canal linking .102
Access Brid e(D) Deville St. to park.
Falls Bridge, Trail, 2010 2011 2010 1,3 Replace 6' wide bridge with 14' .8
Water Recirculation bridge, new by-pass ADA trail, and a
(R) (D) new recirculation pumping system to
ermit clear water over Falls.
Parking lot on 2010 2010 2010 1.3 On existing ROW of Lake Park .026
Holliday Creek Trail Drive at Taft for 20 space parking.
(R) (D)
Hill in Lake Wichita 2012 2014 2012 13.4.5 This will finish the Hill with increase .350
Park (R) (D) height from 83 feet to 100 feet, a
paved switchback trail to top,
planting of shrubs and trees on slope,
ornamental structure on to .
Lake Wichita land 2010 2011 2010 1,3 Acquire 18 lots west of new Boat .125
acquisition near Ramp for eventual dining and
Boat Ramp (R) (D) connector trail with Circle Trail at
Spillwa .
Replacement of 2010 2011 2010 1,3 Replacement of the bridge on the .040
Bridge and Culverts Wichita River Trail by Central
on Wichita River Services will allow vehicles to pass.
Trail (D)
Lake Wichita 2010 2017 2010 1,2,3,4,5 This will include a large pier by the 6
shoreline Spillway, trails along the north shore
improvement (R) to Sisk Road, excavation at high use
(D) areas, additional hills, dining
facilities, and an outdoor theater by
the Hill.
Paving at Municipal 2012 2012 2012 1,3,4 Paving grass areas within the TSA .043
Airport (D) security area will decrease
maintenance.
Biological Exhibits 2012 2019 2012 1,3,5 100 acre towist attraction features a 6
(D) combination botanical garden, zoo,
and aquarium similar to that in
Albu uer ue.
McGrath Creek 2012 2014 2012 1,3,4 An amactive walk from Sikes Lake 2.5
Walkway (R)(D) along McGrath Creek through
Maplewood Drive median to Kemp
Street.
Recreation Center 2014 2015 2013 1,3,4,5 A 60,000 square foot building with 10
(S)(D) three gyms and multipurpose rooms.
All programs now at the center above
the Library would be transferred to
this facili , exce t the 50 Plus Zone.
Large Pavilions 2012 2015 2012 1,3,4,5 One large shelter each in Lucy and 1.5
(S)(D) Lake Wichita Parks.
Ponds (R)(D) 2012 2015 2012 1,3,4,5 Ten onds are identified. 2
Large Outdoor 2015 2015 2015 Located at the MPEC or at Lake 3
Concert Theater Wichita Park.
TOTAL 49913