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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the development and construction of a dog park to be located at Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside in the amount not to exceed $150,000 (Director of Parks and Cultural Services)
Background:
Approval of this item will allow staff to proceed with development and construction for a dog park to be located at Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside in the amount not to exceed $150,000.
A city dog park is listed in the current Parks & Open Space Master Plan as one of the future projects of importance by citizens of League City. In September 2016, City Council approved $150,000 for a dog park at a site to be determined. In January 2017, the Parks Board approved Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside for the site of a future dog park. At the January 23, 2017 City Council Work Session, staff presented a summary of improvements at the former Countryside Wastewater Treatment Plant, to be converted to a dog park (3.5 acres). These measures include fencing, clearing of underbrush, gates, wash down stations, entry bull pens, connection to existing trails, site drainage, and grading. Funds for this project were approved in the FY 17 capital budget. Funding source is from the Park Dedication Fee Account.
We have had several discussions with the Dog Park advocate group about including a pond for the dogs. We will continue to work with the group to maximize the effectiveness of the limited funds for the project. They have indicated a willingness to sponsor or pay for some of the smaller elements. This strategy coupled with minimizing any engineering cost by acting as a general contractor (if possible) and self-performing some of the work, may allow us to add in the water feature as the park is completed. Until we have completed some of the limited clearing of underbrush we will not know if we need to develop formal engineering plans for fencing and grading or if we can contract direct with the fencing and paving contractor to...
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