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| No. | Project Name | Description | Stage |
| Central West Neighborhood Park (Not shown on map.) | This project provides for the acquisition of land and development of neighborhood park services in the central west area of the City, the exact location not yet determined. Park amenities may include a playground, picnic pavilion, concrete multi-use trail, signage, landscaping, public art and irrigation. This project is part of third phase of the Neighborhood Park Initiative providing new neighborhood parks geographically distributed throughout the City. | Planning | |
| Founders and Legacy Recognition Program (Not shown on map.) | This project will include historical recognition signs at parks named after individuals in our community. The signs will provide a history of the individual and the contributions they made to the city through their leadership, civic, political or business efforts. In FY 2006/07, monument signs were completed for Ace Park, Dr. Pillow Park and JoAnn Johnson Trail. New signs will include at Tommy and Sue Brown Park, Clyde Zellars Park, Dick Faram Park, Linda Spurlock Park and Kay Granger Park. | Ongoing | |
| Annual Tree Planting 2008 (Not shown on map.) | This project provides for the introduction of trees into the urban forest and replacement of trees that have died at various locations throughout the City. The project involves the installation of 3" to 4" caliper Red Oak, Live Oak, Chinese Pistache, Drake Elm, and Bald Cypress shade trees during the Winter 2008 planting season. New trees are scheduled to be planted at Dick Faram, Legacy Park, Richfield Park, J.B. Sandlin Drainage Channel, and Home Town Lakes. Staff will prioritize tree plantings at the most needed locations. | Ongoing | |
| Park Infrastructure Maintenance 2008 (Not shown on map.) | This project provides infrastructure maintenance in response to use and age. The Parks and Recreation Department developed an Asset Management Plan for park amenities (trails, trees, playgrounds, fences, roofs, HVACs, etc.). The plan addresses long term funding needs for replacement and renovation, demonstrating responsible stewardship of property assets by the City on behalf of its citizens. FY2007/08 improvements include repairs and/or replacement of the retaining wall at Adventure World playground, addressing drainage issues at Clyde Zellers Park, the replacement of posts and cable at Northfield Park, and replacement of playground equipment at Northfield Park. | Design | |
| Parks and Recreation Security and Lighting Systems (Not shown on map.) | This project provides for the installation of remote wireless cameras with digital video at various park sites and where necessary, enhanced lighting. Vandal proof cameras would be installed at various locations within each park to provide adequate video surveillance coverage. It is proposed that the camera system would be accessible via internet within the tennis center building and would be capable of producing clear identification and viewing of all activities in the majority of the park and facility areas. | Planning | |
| Playground and Bleacher Shade Structures (Not shown on map.) | This project involves the installation of attractive, brightly colored shade structures over selected neighborhood park playgrounds and bleachers at athletic complexes. Priorities include shade over the dug-outs at Cross Timbers Park, shade over the Norich Park playground structures and shade at Dick Faram Park. Other projects will be considered as the budget allows. | Planning | |
| 01 | Boulevard 26 Multi-Use Trail [ISTEA] | This project provides for the design and construction of a 10-foot wide multi-use trail along the drainage corridor between the former North Hills Mall and North Hills Hospital. The trail will provide for pedestrian linkages between the hospital and the proposed office and retail development. The project includes trail access from Rodger Line Drive to the North and Booth Calloway to the South. This is an approved Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement (ISTEA) grant project. | Engineering |
| 02 | Calloway Branch Trail Development [CMAQ] | This project provides for the design and construction of 4 miles of both on-road and off-road multi-purpose concrete trail along the Calloway Branch Drainage Corridor from the North Electric Trail to the Little Bear Creek Trail. This trail has terminus points at the North Electric Trail east of Holiday Lane on the north side of the Holiday Lane Practice Fields site, and at the future Little Bear Creek Trail within the Little Bear Creek Community Park site. Connections are provided to Liberty Park, Richfield Park, the Cottonbelt Trail, and Cross Timbers Park. The project also provides direct trail access to Richland High School and to North Ridge Middle and Elementary Schools. | Engineering |
| 03 | City Entry Sign (East Harwood Road) | This project involves the design and construction of a City Entry Monument Sign located at the east city limits on the north side of Harwood Road. The monument sign is proposed to have a low profile sign panel announcing the name of the City, with stone masonry construction matching the original seven existing monument signs constructed at other entry portals around the City. | Close Out |
| 04 | Davis Boulevard Streetscape [TxDOT] | This project will provide landscape and streetscape improvements along Davis Boulevard between Maplewood Avenue and Emerald Hills Way. The landscaping improvements will consist of adding a variety of trees, shrubs and decorative hardscape to enhance the City's image and appearance at this location. This project will be administered by TxDOT with a matching share from the City in accordance with the TxDOT Landscape Cost Sharing Program. The project will be locally "let" and managed by TxDOT. | Engineering |
| 05 | J.B. Sandlin Park Imp. (Drainage Channel) | This project includes engineering and construction work associated with drainage channel improvements south of J.B. Sandlin (formerly Thornbridge) Park, on the west side of the Thornbridge South subdivision, north of Little Bear Creek. Lack of established turf and resulting erosion has had a significant impact on the ability to maintain the channel. This project will involve turf establishment to reduce future erosion along the channel. The project also includes irrigation improvements. | Construction |
| 06 | Liberty Park Lake Phase I and II | This project provides for the construction of a lake within Calloway Branch Creek included on the approved Master Development Plan for Liberty Park. City Council requested staff to proceed with the work necessary to construct a lake in February 2003. However, it was determined that the permitting and approval requirements from all of the appropriate governing agencies required more time than was accommodated in the original construction contract for the park. This project includes all necessary engineering, permit applications, fees, hydraulic study and construction of a lake. | Engineering |
| 07 | Library Park Plaza | This project includes the design and development of a park plaza which will be located in front of the new library. The space will include irrigation, turf, landscaping, pavestone, park lighting features, park benches and other park plaza related amenities. The space will compliment the area development and provide a perfect setting for outdoor book readings, a lunch concert series, art shows and general passive use. One of the highlights of the space will be a significant piece of public art which has a separate project detail sheet. | Engineering |
| 08 | Little Bear Creek Trail Development [ISTEA] | This project provides for land acquisition, design, and construction of 3 miles of multi-use trail along Little Bear Creek. The project has terminus points at Precinct Line and the Cottonbelt Trail intersection and at the northern end of Calloway Branch Trail. The project will provide trail access to Northfield Park, J.B. Sandlin Park, Tommy & Sue Brown Park, Little Bear Creek Community Park and Dr. Pillow Park. | Engineering |
| 09 | Public Art at Library Park Plaza | This project provides for public art to be located in the future Library Park Plaza, an open green space directly south of the new Library. The public art feature at the future Library Park Plaza may not necessarily be a separate stand alone piece but instead be built into the architectural theme of the park. | Planning |
| 10 | Lighting at Tipps Canine Hollow | This project involves the design and installation of lighting at Tipps Canine Hollow Dog Park. Approximately fifteen pedestrian style fixtures will be installed throughout the canine play areas to provide a light level of 0.5 foot-candles within thirty feet of each pole. This level of illumination would add visual interest and allow visibility at night, but it is not the intent to provide uniform illumination. In addition, approximately four fixtures will be installed to provide an even light level distribution of one foot-candle in the circular parking lot area. | Engineering |
| 11 | Median and Entry Sign Imp. (Glenview & Loop 820) | This project involves the design and construction of landscape improvements to the existing North Richland Hills entry sign at Loop 820 and Glenview Drive. The proposed improvements include the installation of lighting, irrigation, native plant materials, boulders, pavers and natural stone. | Design |
| 12 | Tipps Canine Hollow Additional Parking | This project is for the design and construction of approximately 16 parking spaces at Tipps Canine Hollow. The parking spaces will be immediately north of the dog park exterior fence with south head-in parking along Northfield Drive which is the entrance into Northfield Park. Additional handicap parking spaces will need to be included in the overall facility parking plan. Because of an existing swale between the exterior fence and Northfield Drive, underground drainage will need to be included for conveyance of water. | Design |
