08 - Pump Track Project Presentation

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Item No. 8 memorandum TO: Mayor & Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: PUMP TRACK PROJECT DATE: June 29, 2018 BACKGROUND: As I previously reported to the council by email, a pump track is one of the projects our parks plan update called for to be submitted for a Texas Parks & Wildlife outdoor recreation grant by October 1. Since that time, local interest and support has grown significantly, and we have partnerships with the VCC, Rotary Club, and a number of local businesses and individuals. This will allow us to construct a larger facility and draw many more users, including those from outside the city. Additional private funding and partners will also give us more points towards award of the state grant. STATUS OF ISSUE: We have met with a designer, who has begun preliminary layout and cost estimating, information that will be necessary for our submission to TPWD. We are also working with Hayter Engineering, which has extensive experience working with TPWD grant processes, applications, and staff. The proposed site is at the Sports Complex, but located near Collegiate Road, immediately west of the existing large pavilion, thereby giving it great visibility, tying it to the Trail de Paris and the Love Center, and utilizing existing infrastructure. BUDGET: Project cost will be approximately $500,000; the city's share will be $100,000, paid from 2017 parks bond proceeds. RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only; a resolution will need to be passed prior to formal submission of the grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife.