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| No. | Project Name | Description | Stage |
| Annual Tree Planting (2010) [Not shown on map] | The project involves the installation of 3" to 4" caliper Red Oak, Live Oak, Chinquapin Oak, Bur Oak, Chinese Pistache, Lacebark Elm, and Bald Cypress shade trees as well as flowering and ornamental trees like Redbud, Mexican Plum Callery Pear and Savannah Holly during the winter 2010 planting season. New trees will be planted at Cross Timbers Park, Linda Spurlock Park, Homes Town Lakes and J.B. Sandlin Park. Staff will prioritize tree plantings at the most needed locations. | Close Out | |
| 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. | ||
| Founders and Legacy Recognition Program [Not shown on map] | This project includes 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 2009/10, new monument signs will recognize those individuals who were instrumental in the early settlement or development of the City. | Construction | |
| Park Infrastructure Management (2010) [Not shown on map] | Repair/replacement of play structures, Fall Zone surface materials, doors, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, fencing, benches, fishing docks, soccer goals, painting (interior & exterior) and minor roof repairs. | Ongoing | |
| Trail Signage and Identification [Not shown on Map] | This project provides for the design and installation of identification and information signs to be introduced along the major trails within the trail system. The sign installations for each major trail would include the introduction of one large identification sign with a City-wide trail map locator, three "you are here" signs at terminus and mid-points, and smaller identification signs at cross streets. | Ongoing | |
| 01 | Boulevard 26 Multi-Use Trail [ISTEA] | The project is for the design and construction of a 10-foot wide multi-use trail between the former North Hills Mall and North Hills Hospital. The trail will provide pedestrian linkage from the hospital to proposed office/retail development and include access from Rodger Line Drive and Booth Calloway Road. This is an approved Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement (ISTEA) grant project. | Construction |
| 02 | Calloway Branch Trail Development [CMAQ] | This project designs and constructs of a 10-foot wide multi-use trail between the former North Hills Mall and North Hills Hospital. The trail will provide pedestrian linkage from the hospital and proposed office/retail development. The trail will include access from Rodger Line Drive and Booth Calloway Road. This is an approved Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement (ISTEA) grant project. | Land Acquisition |
| 03 | Davis Boulevard Streetscape [TxDOT] | This project is for 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. 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. | Ongoing |
| 04 | Educational and Interpretative Signage | This project provides for the design and installation of educational and interpretive signs relating to culture, history and the natural environment of our parks, open spaces and natural areas. The signs will educate the community about creek ecology, habitat protection, water conservation, the value of wildlife and the growth pattern and beauty of native and adaptive plants. | Ongoing |
| 05 | Grand Avenue Park Plaza | This project includes the design and development of a park plaza to be located at the library. The space will include park benches, turf, landscaping, pavestone, lighting features, irrigation and other 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. | Close Out |
| 06 | Lighting at Tipps Canine Hollow | This project is for 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 light within thirty feet of each pole. This illumination will add visual interest and allow visibility at night, but is not intended to provide uniform illumination. Approximately four fixtures will also be installed to provide better lighting in the circular parking lot area. | Planning |
| 07 | 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 trail runs from Precinct Line Road and the Cottonbelt Trail intersection to the northern end of Calloway Branch Trail. The trail will provide access to Northfield Park, J.B. Sandlin Park, Tommy & Sue Brown Park, Little Bear Creek Community Park and Dr. Pillow Park. | Design |
| 08 | Public Art at Library Park Plaza | This project provides for public art to be located in the future Grand Avenue Park Plaza, an open green space directly south of the Library. The public art feature will be a complimentary design and express the architectural theme of the park. | Close Out |
| 09 | Fossil Creek Area Revitalization | Design and construction of the trail connection west of Fossil Creek Park and development of neighborhood park amenities. | Ongoing |
| 10 | Richland Tennis Center Asset Management (2010) | The Richland Tennis Center Asset Management Plan addresses the facility’s long term needs for replacement and renovation. The 2010 funding will be used to repair/replace the tennis court fencing, rail fencing, plumbing fixtures, roof and upgrade the center’s lobby area. | Ongoing |
| 11 | Walker's Creek Park Phase 2 (Adult Softball) | This project is for the design and construction of new adult softball fields in Walker’s Creek Park approved in the Master Concept Development Plan. Features include a lighted four-plex, shade pavilion, trail access, landscaping and irrigation. | Planning |
