Item 4PItem 4P: Approve SPDC Matching Funds Request from Southlake Mounted Patrol for TPWD Trail Restoration Grant
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Southlake Mounted Patrol is non-profit, volunteer organization which assists DPS on equestrian and hiking trails on Corps property at Lake Grapevine
Walnut Grove Trail System consists of ten miles of designated National Recreational Trails
TPWD funding awarded in the amount of $50,000
Improvements will provide:
safe access for all users
maintenance needs
Improved DPS emergency response
Park user amenities
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Improvements to City owned or leased areas include:
Bob Jones Trailhead (equestrian)
4 covered picnic tables
Corral fencing (2005 Parks Master Plan)
Walnut Grove Trailhead (Bluestem)
2 covered picnic tables
Erosion control & trail surface
85% of all trail improvements
Improvements to natural water crossings
SPDC matching funds request
US Army Corps of
Engineers Property
City of Southlake
lease area
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Typical area for crossties and fill
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Typical poor drainage area
Area for covered picnic units
Area for Corral Fencing
Area for picnic units
SPDC Matching Funds Request
If approved, funds will allow for:
Restoration of trails in all areas leased by City
Trailhead improvements
Installation of picnic shelters and corral fencing (to match existing)
Fiscal Year 2006-07 SPDC Matching Funds in the amount of $200,000 are budgeted
One allocation to date ($2,000 to KSB for litter receptacle)
If approved in the amount of $44,950, an unencumbered balance of $153,050 would remain
Parks Board recommended approval (8-0) at their November 13, 2006 meeting
SPDC will consider prior to City Council meeting
Representative from Southlake Mounted Patrol is available for questions
Staff is available for questions and seeks City Council direction