HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16317-03-2005Ordinance No. f Z / 7` () 3
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE PARK IMPROVEMENTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM AVAILABLE
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LOOPED
TRAIL IN TRINITY PARK; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park
Improvements Fund in the amount of $10,000 from available funds for the purpose of funding an Interlocal
Agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District for the construction of a Looped Trail in Trinity Park.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 16061 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPRO ED AS TO FOP,,M AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attarne
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Jaftz
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 31112005 - Ordinance Nos. 16316 -03 -2005 and 16317 -03 -2005
DATE: Tuesday, March 01, 2005
LOG NAME: 80LOOP TRAIL REFERENCE NO.: * *C -20550
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Interlocal Agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District for the
Construction of Trinity Park Loop Trail and Adoption of Associated Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize:
1. The City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District, not to
exceed $30,000.00, for the construction of the Trinity Park Looped Trail ;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by
$10,000.00 in the Special Trust Fund,
3. Approve the transfer of $10,000.00 from the Special Trust Fund to Park Improvements Fund; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing by $10,000.00 estimated receipts in the
Parks Improvements Fund.
DISCUSSION:
The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) in cooperation with Streams and Valleys, Inc. and the Parks
and Community Services Department (PACSD) is proposing the construction of a looped trail through
Trinity Park (see attached). The proposed three (3) mile crushed limestone trail bisects the existing Mayfest
area to the east, parallels University Drive to the west, travels a short distance along the park road and has
a northern portion that extends to the Duck Pond before looping back to connect to the Mayfest segment. It
is anticipated to be very popular among casual users looking for a defined distance for recreational walking,
running and biking, similar to the looped trail in Memorial Park in Houston.
Besides providing recreational uses, the trail will also provide an additional high traffic route through the
Mayfest area that is expected to appeal to vendors. Currently, the majority of vendors line the park drive
causing congestion during the event. This portion of the looped trail will provide additional opportunities for
vendor set up and could result in an increase in vendor participation leading to greater revenue for the
event. The new trail can also serve as a bypass during the annual Mayfest event allowing regular users of
the trail to navigate around the Mayfest area. Currently, the trail is closed during the Mayfest event including
set -up and take down. Having to close this portion of the trail for this month long period has not been
popular with the regular users of the trail.
PACSD has committed $30,000 ($20,000 from the 2004 Capital Improvement Program for the Trinity River
Vision and $10,000 from the PACSD proceeds from Mayfest) to partially fund the construction of the looped
trail. Construction consists of leveling and grading the chat and installation of several bridges along the
portion of trail adjacent to University Drive. Streams and Valleys, Inc, has committed $75,000 to the project
and the TRWD will be providing in -kind labor and materials from their general operating budget in the
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amount of $26,367.
A public meeting was held on October 28, 2004 at the Botanic Garden and was attended by several trail
user groups. The consensus of the group was in support of the project. The Parks and Community
Services Advisory Hoard, at their November 16, 2004 meeting, approved this project unanimously. Annual
maintenance costs for the Loop Trail will be $1,500.00 .
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATIONICERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available, as appropriated, in the Park Improvements Fund
capital budget, as appropriated.
TO Fund /Account/Centers
FE72
488100
080502110030
$10,000.00
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538070
080502110030
10 000.00
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472072
801580017280
$10.000.00
C280
541600
801580017280
$10,000.00
FROM Fund /Acepunt/Centers
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Submitted for Qfty Manager's Office b : Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head: Randle Harwood (Acting) (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Harold Pitchford (Acting) (5728)
$30.000.00
$10.000.00
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