Item 3B2Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve Master Plan
City Council Work Session
April 21, 2009
Background
Nature Center Development Committee formed in 2001
Grand Opening April 2008
1st Anniversary Celebration April 2009
City/BJNC Partnership formalized via CS Agreement and guided by BJNCP Operations Plan
Nature Center & Preserve Coordinator recruitment underway
Funding Allocated to Date
Land Acquisition $5,549,713
BJNCP Site
Tucker $2,739,713 60.29 acres
Adjacent Sites
Farhat $610,000 32.65 acres
Miles $1,050,000 11.20 acres
Fretwell* $1,150,000 6.50 acres
Design $61,700
Development $1,030,183
Total $6,641,596
Purpose
Develop a comprehensive Master Plan to
guide the long-term development and operations of the Nature Center & Preserve
Supplement to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
Included in Southlake 2030 Plan
City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value
and unrivaled quality in everything that we do.
Fulfill Our
Mission
Promote
Learning
and Growth
Provide
Financial
Stewardship
Serve Our
Customers
Live Our Core Values
Manage the
Business
Safety Mobility Infrastructure Performance Management Quality Partnerships
and Security and Service Delivery Development and Volunteerism
Deliver on Our
Focus Areas
Financial Impact
Approved funding in the amount of $103,000 is included in the FY 2009 Strategic Initiative Fund budget
(Parks & BJNCP Master Plans)
Process – 12 Months
Develop RFQ and Prof Services Contract
Invite Interested Firms
City Attorney Review of PS Contract
Analyze RFQ Received
Award & Execute Contract
Master Plan Development
Master Plan Adoption
Scope & Deliverables
Inventory Land/Facilities
Identify Opportunities and Constraints
Identify Goals and Objectives
Assessment of Current Facility
Recommend Long-term Facility Plan
Recommend Standards for Development
Recommend Standards for O&M and Associated Long-term Costs
Recommend 20 Year Prioritization of Needs and Plan Implementation
Develop Maps and Conceptual Plans
BJNCP Master Plan Workgroup
Parks Board (1)
SPDC (1)
City Council (1)
BJNC Organization (2)
Southlake Mounted Patrol (1)
USACOE
Staff
Consultant
Questions?