19-A Nat'l Rec Trails GrantAGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
PROJECT: Lake Crook Trails
BACKGROiJND: On August 30, 2002, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awazded National
Recreational Trails Grant funds to the Lake Crook Trails project in the amount of $81,640. This project is
an 80/20 match, therefore the City will match these funds with $20,410.
DESCRIPTION: The Lake Crook Trails project includes the construction of 8.6 miles of trails along the
shores of the city-owned 1200 acre lake. The proposed trails are divided into four categories: all weather
surface, compacted gravel surface, wide dirt trails, and narrow dirt trails. This variation of trail types will
provide trails for a broad spectrum of trail users including walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and mountain bikers.
The all weather surface and the compacted gravel surface trails will provide handicapped access to some of
the most spectacular regions of the lake.
A[ some point in the past, roads pazalleled the shores of the lake on both the north and south. This project
proposes to convert the old roadbeds around the lake into multi-use trails. The abandoned roadbed on the
south side of the lake contained an asphalt road, which with minor repairs will make an excellent 8' wide all
weather trail. The roadbed on the north side of the lake is a dirt road which can easily be converted into an
8' wide soft trail for mountain bikers, walkers, and joggers.
On both the north and south shore, trail loops coming off of the old roadbeds are proposed to offer trail users
a more diverse environment to experience. The loop trail widths on the north and south side of the lake will
be 5' wide and 8' wide respectfully. A total of seven picnic stations/observation decks are proposed at scenic
locations along the trails. The trail system will contain interpretive and directional signage. The interpretive
signage will identify significant ecotypes, trees and brief history of Lake Crook. Parking is proposed at each
trail entry. On the south shore, an existing pazking azea will be refurbished and on the north a gravel parking
lot will be constructed. City forces and equipment will be utilized to construct many of the improvements
proposed.
The use of the old roadbeds & use of city forces will allow the City of Paris to construct a significant trail
project surrounding a beautiful lake with a limited budget. The end product will be a unique trail system
which will draw a wide spectrum of trail users from the entire Paris region.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1) Approve the trails project and the appropriate funding; (2) Amend the
current ]ease agreement with the Archers Club, excluding zone one from the existing contract
STAFF CONTACT: Terry Townsend, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreatioa7//
COST: $20,410.00
SCHEDULE: Trai] design should begin December 2002; Total estimated project time is 2 years.
COUNCIL DATE: October 10, 2002
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Attached copy of award letter.
August 30, 2002
Mr. Terry Townsend
City of Paris
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P.O. Box 9037
NATMRRINE ARMSTflONG IOSRI
CNAIRMAN, SAN ANTONIO
paris, Texas 75460
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Dear Mr. Townsend:
JOSEPX B.C. FIRSIMONS
SAN ANTONIO
I am pleased to inform you that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Coaunission has awarded
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National Recreational Trails Grant funds and your Lake Crook Trails project was
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awarded $81,640 of grant Yunding. Congramlations, compeiition for funding was
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soon as possible. These reviews should be completed within two months. Afrer these
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reviews are completed, I will make arrangements to meet wi[h you and view [he trail
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site and proposed work to be accomplished with the grant funds. At this time, you will
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receive copies of our billing procedures and a project agreement to execute.
Please remember that this program will only reimburse you for 80% of the project cost,
up to the amount approved, for costs incurred after the project agreement has been fully
Gire Thank-e for executed. Do not start your project or incur any costs until this agreement is
signed by all parties. By law, you can not be reimbursed for costs incurred prior
t/aellleinorfed... to the execution of the project agreement.
Please feel free to contact me at (512) 912-7128 if you have any questions. Again,
nommoram~ congratulations for developing such a worthy trail project and compiling a successful
grant application.
Lone Star Legacy. Sincerely,
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Eirdnwmen! F«ad
Andrew Goldbloom
Program Manager
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September 24, 2002
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR A TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; ACCEPTING SAID GRANT AWARD UPON
NOTICE THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT UPON NOTICE THEREOF;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department provides funding for National
Recreational Trails grants; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris desires to ratify a grant application for
the Lake Crook Trails Proj ect at a total cost of $102,050.00, with $81,640.00 to be provided by
grant and $20,410.00 to be provided by the City of Paris in the form of matching funds; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the application made to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for a
National Recreational Trails Grant in the amount of $81,640.00, being approximately 80% of
the estimated $102,050.00 total cost of the Lake Crook Trails Project, with the City of Paris
providing $20,410.00 in funds, be, and the same is hereby, ratified.
Section 3. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, appointed as the Authorized
Official of said proj ect and is authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris,
any and all documents necessary for implementation of said grant.
Section 4. That the Director of Parks and Recreation, be, and he is hereby, appointed as
Proj ect Director and is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City of Paris,
all reports, communications, assurances, and documents necessary for the completion of said
proj ect.
Section 5. That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to
serve as the Financial Officer for said project and to receive and distribute funds for purposes
of the development of the Lake Crook Trails Project.
Section 6. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this lOth day of October, 2002.
Michael J. Pfiester, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney